(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The election of Mr. Elijah Mendelsohn to the Roumanian Senate by the Federation of Roumanian Chambers of Commerce, defeating the candidate of Prime Minister General Averescu caused indignation in various governmental circles.
It was stated that the Minister of Trade intends to dissolve the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Mendelsohn is the chairman of the Zionist Organization in Jassy.
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