THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 26 Italian Jewish Congress to be Held Soon Will Take Up Rights of Jews in Egypt and Balkans—To Demand Equal Rights in All Countries NEA POL.—The unfortunate condi- tion of the stranded Jewish immigrants, held up here on their way from Egypt and the Balkans, have not passed off without a compensating effect on our local brethren. These travelers, in all their misery and destitution, seem to have aroused in local Jews a sense of consciousness. It is as if they have come to realize that these few refuge- seeking individuals symbolize the whole wandering race, ever homeless, trying to escape one form of persecution and running into another. This indeed would seem to have impressed itself upon the local community at large, and accord- ingly, while the Jews founded a com- mittee which looks to the urgent wants of these strangers, leading men of all classes formed a branch of that vast organization, the "Pro Causa Ebraica." Call for Congress. The circular sent out to all leading citizens of Neapol, irrespective of their race or religion, contains the following : "Dear Sir— "We have the honor to inform you that, at this historical moment when great and small nations are battling for the victory of right over might, and for the guaranteed existence and develop- ment of all human groups (?), we found ourselves called upon by duty to form ourselves into a provisional com- mittee to propagate the Jeiwsh cause among our co-religionists as well as those many others of Neapol who will give us their sympathy. We want the voice of Neapol also to resound in that movement which aims to demand equal rights for Jews in all countries, at the forthcoming peace conference. "We also hereby wish to inform you that in a few weeks from now a Con- gress will be held in Rome, where dif- ferent Kehillahs will be represented, and most prominent men will aid in for- mulating ways and means of how best to demonstrate that Italy, the nation which more than any other fought for the protection of the oppressed, is equal- ly.as ready to fight for the triumph of Jewish ideals. "The undersigned believe that • the Jews of Neapol should place before the Congress in Rome the following de- mands : "(1) Full civil and political rights for Jews in those countries where they do not possess them, or have them in in- complete measure. "(2) Complete religious, cultural and social autonomy, in order that the re- ligious and social life of Jews where they have been restricted may hence- forth flow in harmony with the life of those surrounding them. "If you are in agreement with our ex- pressions above, as we have no doubt you are, we ask you to inform our com- mittee to that effect. (Address Dr. Momigliano, Corso Vittorio Emanuele 166.) At the same time you are cor- dially invited to be present at our next "Give MORE Than Your Share" Compliments of S. D. Rosenzweig METALS Copper, Brass and All Kinds of White Metals 386 E. Woodbridge St. Phone Main 2090 meeting, which will take place on the 18th of this month at Rothschild's build- ing." The circular was signed by Prof. A. Graziani, Prof. Bemporau, Dr. Mo- migliano, Dr. Cahanovitvh, and Shrei- der. Demands That Persecution Cease. The meeting referred to was well at- tended, and Professor Graziani in his opening address in part said : "We have recently heard a great deal of Jewish sufferings in the war zones, and the methods adopted to case their condition. Similar talk has been heard for hundreds of years, but that is as far as we have got. Europe, the free and progressive Europe, always answered the call of the oppressed nationalities. Europe restored Greece ; it gave back the thrones to Sofia, Belgrade and Bu- charest. Europe is still very much con- cerned about Armenia, is overflowing with sympathy for Belgium, and is giv- ing consideration to the future of Poland. Only the Jewish people have been overlooked by Europe. The cry of Israel has not reached her ear, his great sufferings have not touched her nerves. In spite of the many centuries we have been dwelling among neighbors who stretch out a brotherly hand to every- one, we stand alone. Let us see to it that there shall be no further talk of a Jewish question. Let us make it pos- sible for future generations to talk of Jewish art, literature, religion, com- merce and history, but let there be no such thing as Jewish persecution. Upon us devolves the bounden duty of sever- ing the chains of bondage, and erase all signs of shame. We must come before the next peace conference and tell them and show them that we have done our duty and more, that we have contributed our share and more; we fought on all fronts under every flag; give us free- dom and equality." Among many others who actively par- ticipated at this enthusiastic gathering were Dr. Momigliano, Dr. Alhaique, and Dr. Dario Ascarelli, a leading spirit in the local Jewish community. The forthcoming conference at Rome will be representative of every Kehillah in Italy, and will be participated in by every class and shade of Italian Jewry In addition to the prominent Jews who\ will take a leading part in the proceed- ings, a number of Ministers, Senators and Deputies have been invited, and have signified their intention of being present. Italian Jewry will for once sneak in a united voice and make its declaration on Jewish national ques- tions. NEW "KEHILLAH" IN SOUTH AMERICA. 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