The convention of the Poale Zion-Zeire Zion concluded here yesterday at the Lord Baltimore Hotel after devoting much time and discussion to many vital problems relating to the efforts of the Zionist labor groups in Palestine, the work of the Party in this country and conditions of labor at large.
The delegates went on record favoring unemployment insurance, a five-day working week of six hours daily, old-age insurance and an elaborate program for federal and municipal public works to meet the unemployment situation. At the same time it was decided to lend support to the candidacy of Narman Thomas and James H. Maurer, the Socialist candidates for President and Vice-President.
The report of P. Gingold, regarding the work of the Jewish schools and the Jewish Teachers’ Seminary of New York, and an address by Dr. Chaim Greenberg, editor of the Party’s weekly organ, “Der Kempfer,” called forth heated debates regarding the cultural efforts now being made by the Zionist labor elements in this country. There was some criticism on the basis of Mr. Gingold’s report and a demand for greater effort was voiced.
Among those who contributed to the discussion were Dr. Judah Kaufman and Professor Chaim Fineman, leading educators, who had spent considerable time in Palestine. Dr. Kaufman urged the creation of special schools to include general and Jewish secular education as well as the establishment of trade schools. Dr. Fineman dealt particularly with the movement of the Chalutzim and its furtherance in this country. I. Mereminsky and Golda Meyerson, two leading members of the Histadruth, the Palestine Federation of Labor, who are now on a visit to this country, also addressed the Convention.
Among other resolutions adopted one expressed appreciation of the co-operative efforts being made by Sir Arthur G. Wauchope, High Commissioner of Palestine, in the upbuilding of the country, and another urged greater activity in behalf of the Jewish National Fund.
Appreciation of the work done by Baruch Zuckerman during many years past was expressed in a special resolution on the occasion of his departure for Palestine where he is making his home.
Meyer L. Brown was reelected National Secretary and David Pincus, treasurer. A Central Committee of fifteen was also chosen.
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