News Brief

The question of whether the present Government is bound by the Polish-Jewish Agreement concluded between the late Government under M. Grabski and the Club of Jewish Deputies was raised at a meeting of the Political Commission of the Cabinet, at which Count Skrzynski, the Premier, presided.

The Premier reported on the questions which had been raised during the interview he had had with Dr. Leon Reich, President of the Club of Jewish Deputies. He acquainted the Commission with the complaints made by Dr. Reich that the Government had not carried into effect the conditions of the Polish-Jewish Agreement.

A lengthy discussion followed among the members of the Commission, during which the text of the Polish-Jewish Agreement was closely examined. Several members asked whether it was certain that the Agreement which was concluded between the Club of Jewish Deputies and the previous Government binds the present Government, and if so, to what extent. It was decided that the Government cannot settle the questions of principle raised by the Polish-Jewish Agreement before consideration of these questions by the Parties constituting the Coalition Government.

The Minister of Education reported on the Jewish educational question. Without affecting questions of principle, it was decided to return to the Vilna Jewish community the communal building which had been requisitioned by the Government.

The Minister of Trade reported on his negotiations with the representatives of the Jewish merchants on the proposal to permit Jews to trade for two hours beyond the normal closing hour on Saturday night or on Sunday afternoon. The Political Commission decided that this question cannot be dealt with until the question of principle arising out of the Polish-Jewish Agreement has been settled.