If an attempt were made to force upon him the plan of a parliament in Palestine, he would rather resign than accept it, declared Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the World Zionist Organization, in an interview with the “Jewish Morning Journal” says the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. In the interview, Dr. Weizmann definitely took a stand against the proposal for a parliament in Palestine. He stated that he is against the steps which S. Kaplansky, a member of the Zionist Executive, is taking in that direction, because he believes that a parliament in Palestine is impossible at present.
Referring to the rumors of trouble between himself and Felix M. Warburg, chairman of the administrative committee of the Jewish Agency, Dr. Weizmann warned against the baseless reports. He said that Mr. Warburg is devoted heart and soul to Palestine. “If there are technical difficulties regarding the organization of the Jewish Agency, they will be eliminated.” Dr. Weizmann expressed himself as being sure that the Agency will be greatly strengthened after the meeting of the administrative committee in London, March 23.
Regarding the reports of a possible peace meeting between Jews and Arabs in London, Dr. Weizmann declared that the Zionist Executive does not know of any steps concerning the convening of such conference, but Dr. Weizmann did say that such a conference is impossible before the Arabs accept the Mandate and declare themselves for free Jewish immigration.
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