A Sub-Committee appointed to deal with this matter had studied the question thoroughly, and found that the forwarding of matzoth from this country to Russia would be very costly, as the duties to be paid on every 1b. of matzoth were exorbitant, Mr. A. M. Kaizer, the General Secretary, reported to the last meeting of the Executive Council of the Federation of Jewish Relief Organisations, held here with Mr. M. Grossman in the chair.
The Sub-Committee, therefore, came to the conclusion, he said, that the best method would be to purchase flour and other commodities from the Government stores in Russia, thus obviating the cost of postage and duties, and ensuring that the Passover relief would be in the possession of the beneficiaries in good time. The representative of the Federation in Russia had, therefore, concluded an arrangement with the authorities whereby they will provide parcels of flour, sugar, tea, oil and other necessities for Passover to individuals in Russia on instructions from London. The flour would be of the best white variety, which is not obtainable in the open market. The representative recommended that flour to the value of £2,000 should be purchased immediately, so that he could proceed at once to plan out its distribution.
The meeting resolved that this scheme be adopted, and that the flour and other Passover necessities be purchased immediately from the Government stores. It was also resolved that orders be accepted from individuals in this and other countries for the issuing of these Passover parcels to their relatives in Russia.
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