phasizing the heinousness of the move against Nazi tactics, his words and ideas came with such rapidity that they merged into each other and the startled reporters were no longer able to make notes.
“Your President,” he said, “must know that this baseless conspiracy against Germany is totally against economic reason. It has no logical basis. It is a conspiracy on the part of certain forces to injure Germany economically. . . .”
“The world must cooperate,” the ambassador continued, “and not permit sinister forces to work unreasonably against a member of the family of nations.”
The Jewish Daily Bulletin reporter asked to be enlightened additionally about the “baseless conspiracy.”
“There is no basis at all,” he replied angrily. “Certain forces are working insidiously and without cause against Germany.”
“Your Excellency,” the reporter asked, “what is the prospect in Germany for the Jews?”
“I can only refer you to the official pronouncements,” Dr. Luther replied.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
