The Order Bnai Zion today issued a statement expressing “deep regret” at the fact that “a group of past presidents of the Zionist organization of America deemed it desirable to launch an attempt at division by issuing an uncalled for and unwarranted telegram to various Zionist districts and regions; accusing the present administration under the leadership of Dr. Abba Hillel Silver of Attempting to perpetuate itself in power by having asked for instruced delegates to the forthcoming Z.O.A. convention.”
The statement, signed by A. Redelheim, president of the Order, says that the telegram creates “a very bad impression at this crucial moment in Zionist history.” It points out that Zionist leaders “need not be taught democatic procedure” and emphasizes that the Bnai Zion will come to the convention “with but one thought in mind to elect the best man available and to continue the militant and active policy and tempo of the present Zionist administration.”
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