That the Communists had a share in the recent Palestine disturbances is the conviction of the authorities, according to the Jerusalem correspondent of the London “Morning Post.” A raid was carried out in Haifa, resulting in the arrest of a number of Communists, the correspondent reports. It is recalled that the Communists have a means of playing on the fanaticism of the Arabs through their consulate at Jeddah. Palestine Arabs making the pilgrimage to Mecca, come under the influence of the Soviet consul and return to Palestine incited to excesses.
Peace in Palestine is more apparent than real, states the correspondent. Precautions still deemed necessary for public security suggest that the confidence of the authorities in restored order is unfounded. It is still illegal to carry any weapon, even a stick, which in the police officer’s opinion might be used for disturbance. The officers are made the arbiters of the effect of a song or gesture and are given authority to arrest offenders without warning. Assemblies are still prohibited.
“Jewish Influence in Modern Thought” by Dr. A. A. Roback has just been issued by the Jewish Forum Publishing Co., New York.
Among the chapters are: Cultural Pogroms and Their Consequences: Jews and Genius: The Intellectual Sovereigns of Europe; Is Psychoanalysis a Jewish Movement?; Jews and the Nobel Prize; Moses Mendelssohn; Kant and Judaism: The Deepest Man in Germany: The Jewish Slant on Philosophy and an appendix entitled Jewish Contributions to Civilization.
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