Urges Caution on Jewish Agency Commission; Jerusalem Zionist Executive Greets Agency Agreement (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A message of congratulations to Dr. Chaim Weizmann because of his agreement with Louis Marshall on the extension of the Jewish Agency, was despatched by the Zionist Executive here.
The Executive declares in the message than the experts’ commission will find a cerdial reception in Palestine and will be given all facilities for a full investigation.
MARSHALL ISSUES STATEMENT ON JEWISH AGENCY
A statement by Louis Marshall on the Jewish Agency, in connection with the recently concluded agreement between him and Dr. Weizmann, is published by the London “Jewish Chrouicle”. The New York correspondent of the London weekly quotes Mr. Marshall.
“Palestine,” Mr. Marshall wrote, “is not a Zionist question. but a general Jewish problem. We propose to cooperate with the Zionists is so far as this does not hamper the cardinal principles of our general work. I am not a Zionist, and I am of the opinion that Palestine cannot claim priority over any countries where the Jews require American help. Many Jews will remain in the countries where they at present reside. They have to live there, and it will be a great injustice if, for the sake of Palestine, we shall have to curtail this necessary help in other countries. We shall, however, assist in making Palestine a secure home for the Jews who want to settle there, and we shall try to create there on a sound and healthy basis a cultural centre for entire Jewry.”
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