Dr. Chaim Weizmann, President of the World Zionist Organization, and Mr. Louis Lipsky, President of the Zionist Organization of America, today expressed gratification over the reports which have been received through the Jewish Telegraphic Agency from Palestine in regard to the Conference at Amman between the Jewish Delegation from Jerusalem and King Hussein of Hedjas. The statement of Dr. Weizmann follows:
“I am very happy to learn that a Jewish delegation met King Hussein in Amman and that cordial views were exchanged on the situation in Palestine, and on the relations between the Jews and the Arabs.
“From information received this discussion was a most friendly one and will contribute towards clearing up many misunderstandings which have been created and fostered by outside parties. I feel sure that moderation on both sides will prevail and that we shall see the Jews and Arabs in Palestine living and working amicably together in the support of the Balfour Declaration and the Mandate, which support is also voiced in the resolution of the 12th Zionist Congress in 1921. This will contribute towards the recovery of Palestine which has been neglected for centuries. It will help materially, economically and morally, not only the Arabs of Palestine, but also the great Arab people in the neighboring countries.
“I think the time is approaching when once more the two kindred races, as of yore, will cooperate economically and intellectually for the revival of those countries which were the cradle of civilization, and which will be restored again to their ancient glory. It is a noble task which confronts the Jews and the Arabs, the beneficial effects of which will be felt throughout the world’s America.
The statement of Mr. Lipsky follows:
“The Balfour Declaration, as embodied in the Palestine Mandate, in no way interfers with the commendable national ambitions of the great Arab people, especially in the Hedjas, Mesopotamia and Syri. We have contended that the rights of those Arabs, resident in Palestine, must, in justice to the Jewish people, be harmonized with the establishment of the Jewish national home in Palestine. Once the Arabs recognize the Jewish rights in Palestine, as defined by the Balfour Declaration, and give it their full-hearted support, we have no doubt that not only will the Arabs in Palestine profit there by, economically as well as politically, but ways will be found for cooperation between the Jews and the Arabs which will be of advantage to the millions of Arabs outside of Palestine. If the Emin. Abdullah is correctly reported, it indicates that this understanding of the situation is beginning to be appreciated by the responsible leaders of the Arab people.
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