fitt ncrRorr,ln. gun tilitcolic
Tom
Prnrure
BY DAVID J. HIRSCH
NOVEMBER 2:t, 1
Digesting the News
1111111 11WIU
IMMIGRATION QUOTA
CUT IS OPPOSED BY
U. S. JEWISH BODIES
of the Week
(Concluded from Editorial page.
(C o ncluded from Page I.)
:Julius Ro senwald of Chicago were Iv-
least as much as has been promis,
the Jews. And the fearless Jew o] elected vice-presidents and Colonel
writer makes the statement th sh Isaacs M. Ullman of New Haven was
"were the Zionist leaders to deman at re-elected treasurer of the American
d Jewish Committee.
the Crown lands in Palestine,—d e-
After the meeting of the American
mend th em with determination and
Jewish Congress at the Hotel Penn-
insistence,—England would have to
sylvania,
Congressman Nathan Perl-
The new Bath-Gallim suburb in Haifa has been officially opened.
give them." Is there much more that
• • • •
we could ask? Could there be a more man salad he would ascertain whether
the
annual
Russian quota has been
modest request to any government,
A recurrence of anti-Semitic outbreaks in reported in the Ukraine.
exhausted when the various steamers
• • • •
not necessarily the one that made the
arrived up to Nov. 5, and whether the
promise f or assistance in the
rebuild- British quota had been
Osco S. Ileizer, of Iowa, has been appointed American Consul ing
exhausted on
at Jerusalem.
of the Jewish National Home, Nov.
1, and whether after that (lay
that a people be given an opportunity
• • • •
British immigrants were ad-
to develop the waste lands? And excess
mitted.
Dr. Plaschkes was the only Jew to be elected to the
Vienna Municipality Zangwill asks with the feeling of a
at the recent elections.
"There is an impression in New
man who is disappointed: Is this
how the mandatory power facilitates York that the parole order issued on
Professor Dr. Ludwig Stein, of Berlin, has been invited to deliver a the establishment of a Jewish home- Nov. 8 and rescinded the same night,
course of lectures in America.
discriminated in favor of the British
land?"
• • •
excess quota immigrants," he said.
"If I find that on or before Nov. 5 the
The Municipality of Tiberias has agreed to the electrification of the city
Need for Financial S•crifices.
by the Rutenberg Company.
Zionist leaders will continue to Russian quota was used, I shall ask
• • • •
attack Zangwill. There can be no the Department of Labor to admit
A statue of the late Captain Trumpeldor has been executed by the doubt about that. But in all fairness those in excess under bond for tem-
well-known sculptor, Gordon, of Tel-Aviv.
to Zangwill it must be stated that he porary stay until Congress can enact
,
• • •
relief legislation and make their ad-
is not opposing direct and immediate
mission permanent."
Twelve Jews have been sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment Zionist activity. Ile rather advocat e.
The committee which will go to
for high treason by the District Court at Grodno (Poland)
Mont Corraspondonco end Cable. of Jowhih Telegraphic Agency./
The po sssss ion of • d•sirable
building lot always encourages the
building of • home. Talk born•
owning with us and we'll show you
how.
•
MEMBED
DETROIT REAL Mit BOARD
DETROIT
11111110RWLSTIRMPIARYASSII
HAMcV,EH
GARFIELD 2423 . 5380
8748 LINWOODAYE.
HENRY
the HATTER
'
DETROIT'S
EXCLUSIVE
HATTERS
Library Park Hotel Bldg.
GRATIOT AT LIBRARY
011t ilreahrrs
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.
In
Oa the Ocean Front
America, and European Plans.
New Hydriatie Baths.
Golf Privileges and Garage.
Bathing From Hotel.
JOEL HILLMAN, President.
CUNARD
Going to Europe surrounded by
'he privacy of your own home and
he luxury of a fashionable hotel.
Direct from Hamburg
Laconia and Tyrrhenia
To Hamburg
On All Steamers via England.
Speed, comfort and service un-
excelled on these giant oil burn-
ers. In addition we maintain reg-
ular Pilings on new, fast and ele-
pnt oil burners to Liverpool, Glas-
gow, the Mediterranean and spe-
cial cruise to the Holy Land.
Rates to suit every purse.
Cunard Money Orders payable
In POLAND and RUSSIA. Quick,
safe, reliable.
CUNARD LINE,
1143 Washington
Blvd,
Detroit, Mich.
• • • •
the continuation of constructive ef-
forts. The following brief quota-
tion from his statement speaks for
itself:
Id
o course our work of
construction most be hastened even
Dr. Max Bodenheimer, son of Professor Botlenheimer, was married last
now, in spite of the unfavorable
month to Miss Rachel Ussishkin, only daughter of the well-known Zionist
political situation. And this can
leader. Sir Herbert and Lady Samuel attended the wedding.
be done only by means of the
• • •
greatest financial sacrifices and the
Professor Kappelmacher, the new Jewish Professor at the Vienna
stoutest pioneer spirit the Jewish
University, was prevented from delivering his first lecture on philology
people can muster."
in consequence of the uproar veatedbythe anti-Semitic students.
We repeat that Zionism needs Zang-
• • •
The I'olish anti-Semitic organ, the "Rozwoj," is celebrating the tenth
anniversary of its
existence by convoking a second congress "for dis-
seminating knowledge about the Jews."
• • • •
A Jewish bank is
g formed at Danzig with a capital of 530,000,
for the purpose of promoting Jewish commercial intercourse between
Danzig and Poland. A part of the profits will be devoted to Jewish
public institutions.
• • • •
Rabbi Adolph Steiner of Salt Lake City was elected state chairman of
the Utah Golden Rule Committee of the Near East Relief. The Near East
has proclaimed Sunday, Dec. 2, as International Golden Rule Sunday in
the interest of relief work in Greece and Turkey.
• • • •
Captain Foxcroft, M. P., has arrived in Jerusalem. Ile has met the
Arab leaders and discussed with them the situation in Palestine. Captain
Foxcroft is a consistent opponent of the Zionist policy in Palestine, and
has frequently taken part in debate and put questions in the House of
Commons on the subject.
• •
•
President Coolidge believes Congress will extend the present restrictive
immigration law at the expiration of the time limit next June 30. He favors
restriction and is convinced that a majority of the members of the Senate
and House do, The opposition to some provisions of the immigration law
is widespread, but not strong enough to compel a revision.
Harry B. Hirsh, acting president and chairman of the board of trustees
of the National Farm School was tendered an informal dinner by the
board of the school, at the Locust Club, Philadelphia, on Wednesday
evening, Oct. 24. The dinner, held in conjunction with the regular monthly
meeting of the Board was given a welcome home to mark the return of
Mr. Hirsh after a two-months' absence abroad.
• • • •
For the first time since the Palestine Mandate entered into full force,
Dr. Weizmann has officially addressed a meeting as President of the Jewish
Agency. The invitations for the meeting, which was held in Paris on
Oct. 2, announced as the principal speaker "Dr. Ch. Weizmann.
President of the Jewish Agency, which is authorised by the League of Na-
tions to co-operate with the Mandatory Powers in the reconstruction of
Palestine."
• • • •
The Natinoal Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, through its national
committee on cooperation, of which Mrs. Joseph Weisenfeld is chairman,
announces a program contest with the object of obtaining 50 best programs
used by sisterhoods throughout the country. The programs secured will be
published in book form and will be sent to every sisterhood giving them
an opportunity to study programs used by other sisterhoods in different
pars of the country.
• • • •
Lack of funds may make it impossible for the Joint Distribution Com-
mittee to continue its work for 150,000 Jewish children in Russia and
Central Europe, according to Dr. Bernard Kahn, chairman of the European
Council of the Committee. Dr. Kahn said the Committee was caring for
120,000 children in Russia and 30,000 in Central Europe. Most of them
are under 14 years of age. Many have no homes or parents, and are weak
and delicate from privation and illness. More than 35,000 are in institu-
tions.
• • • •
P. Rutenberg has visited Haifa and called upon the acting District Gov-
ernor, to whom he declared that until the Ilaifa Municipality officially
applies to him for the instalment of electricity, he will not begin the erection
of his elecric station. There is great indignation among the residents of
Haifa against the municipality for holding up the electrification of the city.
Jews and Arabs alike declare that they will not pa their taxes if the
municipality does not attempt to settle the question. A delegation has
visited the acting governor and asked him to intervene with the municipality.
Washington with Congressman l'erl-
man, is composed of the Rev. Dr.
Stephen S. Wise, Bernard G. Richards,
Joseph Barondes, Louis Lipsky, Jo-
seph I,. Simon, Adolph Stern and Max
I,. Hollender.
Appeal to Coolidge.
Voicing protests against the deten•
don of 3,000 of their relatives at Ellis
Island, 2,000 Jews gathered in front
of the Hebrew Sheltering and Immi-
grant Aid Society at No. 425 Lafay-
ette street.
will, and that instead of attacking
Spokesmen urged that a large dele-
and ridiculing this great
Jewish figure gation be sent to Washington to re-
would have been better for the q
uest
that the detained immigrants
( Jewish people if he were actively b
e admitted. They are planning a
trawls into the work and his
co-op- protest mass meeting if the govern-
eration secured for the carrying out ment
deports their relatives.
of the greatest task in the history of '
I The 'Jewish newspapers print the
a ny people.
following appeal in English to be sent
to President Coolidge, urging the re-
Before Leaders Ridicule.
lease of the immigrants:
And—before leaders in Zionism
"On behalf of the immigrants, blond
ridicule Zangwill, they must think of
relatives of citizens and declarants,
a nd remember this: That the
move - facing deportation because of the ex-
ment is today far from the financial
haustion of quotas, I appeal to your
success Zangwill seas accused of im-
well-known exemplification of Ameri-
pairing; that the response to the plea
can sense of justice to admit them to
for the rebuilding of the Jewish this country.
homeland has been comparatively so
"These unfortunates who have given
unimportant as almost to allow
ground for a loyal Zionist to despair. up their all to be reborn to the ideals
,:f liberty and freedom are the inno-
At a time when there are men giving : cent victims of circumstances over
millions for causes of varying na- which they had no control. Humani-
tures; at a time when Jews and non-
tarianism prompts the plea for their
Jews alike are spending millions for admission."
hospitals and children's homes
• • .
and
e
, is there a single Jew who DAVIS DENIES HE ISSUED
h as Liven in the hundreds of thou-
sands for the building of this great
nm•g 9IUIlltotem.,
ililifill
gz'S
Select Dancing Nightly
Palais de Dance
Particular People Prefer
the Palais
Strictly censored. Highest
Standard
Pala". Musicians—The Band You
Love to Dance With.
MANUEL URBACH
Cranks cad Marble
Monuments
564 Winder Street
Phone Cadillac 48
Louis A. Werbe, Rep
(alive
The Only Jewish MONUMENT
Dealer in Detroit.
Keane, Higbie & Co.
MUNICIPAL
BONDS
List Upon Request
431 Griswold St.
Main 2963
Detroit
SPRErNK
ENGRAVING CO.
03mmercial Artists
and Engravers
700
mutovirrt
SLOG. DETROIT
in the many homes where
this beautiful instrument
will be the family gift—
PREMIER
Small Grand Piano
It costs but little more than a high-
grade upright, and takes up hardly any
more room. It is backed by the manu-
facturer's guarantee and our own.
You'l find it embodies quality you'd
expect to pay far more for.
$625
A small deposit secures a PREMIER for
Christmas eve delivery. Surprisingly easy
monthly payments arranged.
See the artistic PREMIER
Small Grand in our window this
week—come up to our third floor
and note the fullness and sweet-
ness of tone these grands possess.
A visit will be of real value to you,
and will not obligate you in the
least.
ORDER FAVORING ENGLISHMEN.
WASHINGTON (J. T. A.)—Secre-
monument—a homeland for our tary of Labor Davis never issued an
people? There is only one outstanding order admitting Englishmen or an •
(Ample of real financial generosity
er aliens in excess of the quota nor
towards the ideal for the rebuilding of has he shown any preference to Eng-
the Jewish National Home, and it is I ishmen, according to a statement
that of Baron Edmund de Rothschild. I mule by a spokesman of Mr. Davis
Beside him the rich Jews who have
Th e original press report is abso-
given in any measure approaching a lutely false. What actually happened
sacrifice can he counted on the fingers
of one hand. So that Zionism needs all
the additional support it can get.
Perhaps Zangwill's voice will prove
was tha tduring October certain ad-
vance allowance was given each im-
migration port, based on the number
expected to apply. Contrary to ex-
powerful enough to exact from our pectations a disproportionately late
millionaires that loyalty which is yet number applied at Ellis Island. Sec-
to be shown towards Palestine and retary Davis on the day the press re-
the Jewish people.
Isort nrivinatedeonfronted with this
congestion, ordered tout an
An Injustice to Zangwill.
cases on Ellis Island be admitted on
Grinnell Bros
Steinway, Sohmer, Vo.e, Weber
and other leading Grand Pianos
Hdqrs.: 1515-21 Woodward Ave.
This much more must be said re- parole pending careful checkup on
garding the Zangwill controversy: ther ports, upon the express condi-
o
tion
that these aliens be deported if
it later appeared that unexhausted
number from other ports was insuffi-
cient to cover these parole eases. This
is an injustice to Zangwill. It is an checkup has now be made, he said, and
injustice to ourselves. When editorial revealed sufficient quota for all pa-
writers in Jewish periodicals express f roled aliens, all of whom will there-
the sentiment similar to that of the
ore be permitted to remain perma-
American Israelite that "the greatest nently.
In view of accusations against Sec-
service to American Jewry that it is
in Zangwill's power to render is to get retary Davis, an investigation has
out of the country in the shortest b een made to determine the status of
possible time without making any the nationalities admitted. It shows
further explanations, and to stay five Jews admitted to every English-
out,"--when newspapers become man, the spokesman for Mr. Davis
mean in their attacks, then they be- asserted.
come unfair. And if Zangwill
The checkup also revealed, however,
is
wrong, his arguments will not be re- that the Russian quota for the balance
futed by our calling him names.
of the year is positively exhausted,
and all aliens now detained at any
port for exceeding quota will be de-
ported. The present delay is intended
only for the time necessary for the
routine disposition of appeals.
Asked if any of these could be ad-
That the abuse directed against him
has by far exceeded the meanest
things that were ever said about any
visitor to these shores. This abuse
David Sarnoff, Vice President of the Radio Corporation of America,
declared that he was not a member of the National Vigilance Association,
reported to have been formed recently in Washington, D. C., to combat the
activities of the Ku Klux Klan throughout the country. "I have no sym-
pathy with an organization which uses my name without my consent. I
cannot see the purpose of an organization such as the National Vigilance
Association is represented to be. I believe that if the Klan is ignored it
will die a natural death. I have written to the head of the Washington
(Concluded from Editorial nage.)
office of the National Vigilance Association that the use of my name by
the Association in any manner is without my consent and must cease at
to express our thoughts well—in good
once."
English; but what is most necessary
• • • •
In a recent speech Hungarian Deputy Peidl denied the rumors that had is that we should have thoughts. I
been spread of the introduction of a more liberal regime in Hungary. Jew- believe this boy has thought this out.
Let me see your paper."
baiting, hen aye, is still rife, and the report of the dissolution of the anti-
The red crept into Ruby's cheeks
Semitic organizations is without foundation. The "Awakening Magyars"
and his eyes suddenly fell. He could
continue their nefarious activities, the interment camp at Zalaegerzeg is have faced the ordeal if he had been
still in existence, "patriotic" assassins remain in enjoyment of their free- scolded! Now—. He shook his head
dom, and the immigration question is still regarded from a definitely anti- slowly, and murmured something un-
Semitic standpoint. Deputy Peidl accuses the Government of spreading der his breath. "Oh, come," urged
reports of improved treatment of the Jews for "foreign consumption" the principal, "I want to go over it."
only.
With a pleading gaze in his eyes,
• • • •
the boy handed the paper to the hand
The enactment of laws to prevent the wearing of masks and hoods and outstretched for it. Wonderingly,
to provide for the punishment of those who participate in mob violence is the man looked at the blank sheet,
the purpose of a countrywide organization, the National Vigilance As- then at the flushed cheeks.
sociation, which has just been incorporated in Washington to combat the
Ruby drew a deep breath. Evi-
Ku Klux Klan and kindred organizations. With • national committee dently something must be said.
composed of men prominent in education, business and professional life,
"I couldn't find anything to say,"
the Vigilance Association has been working quietly for the last several he half whispered, "at first. Then I
months perfecting its organization to prosecute its campaign. The organiza- heard the others—and I didn't have
tion will seek the cooperation of all military and social organizations, enlist no time then—but I had something
the aid of three minute speakers all over the country and broadcast liter- to say—and so—I said it." Was the
ature by radio in its fight against the "invisible empire."
principal going to "pitch into him?"
• • • •
"I see." The man looked gravely
Thousands of Jewish emigrants are in indescribable distress through the at the paper—then folded it care-
operation of the immigration quota law in the United States. The majority fully. "I am glad you said it." And
of the distressed wanderers have been hit hard through the exhaustion on he shook hands with Ruby, to the
Nov. 1 of the Russian quota. At Cherbourg alone 700 emigrants are gath- speechless amazement of Miss Blake,
ered unable to proceed to America. There are among them 400 Palestinians who wholly disapproved of the young
and Russians who have just learned that the Russian quota is exhausted, principal, and to the wonderment of
not to be reopened before July, 1924. Unable to remain where they are, the class, who didn't understand it
they may not continue on their way to America and cannot for the most at
part return whence they came. Part of the blame necessarily attaches itself
Nei
4ther did Ruby or Sam, who
to the agents of the steamship companies who did not seem to have been walked home together, quietly. Only
informed of the state of the quota and encouraged the wanderers to proceed. Ruby remarked when he turned at his
• • • •
corner, "Compositions ain't no hard
Miss Henrietta Szold, President of Hadassah, addressed a communication when you gpt something to say."
to the Hadassah Chapters throughout the country calling their attention
"No--o," doubtfully agreed Sam.
to the impending Keren Ilayesod drives in the various sections of the "But no one but a kid like 'Baby'
country. In the letter attention is called to the resolution adopted at the Bunting could write one for her! But
Hadassah convention in Baltimore, which urges the local chapters to par- for him—"
ticipate in the Keren Ilayesod drives ordered by the Zionist Organization
"lie's some man!" interrupted
of America with due regard to the specific responsibility assumed by Ruby earnestly.
Hadassah towards the medical work. The letter suggests that each chapter
'Um!" enthusiastically came the re-
make its own arrangements with the local Keren Ilayesod committee as to sponse. "Ile is that!"
manner of conducting the work of the Keren Ilayesod and Hadassah Medical
Organization and to communicate with the Hadassah office informing it of
these arrangements.
Veteran Hakoach Team Is Har- ,
• • • •
eased at Home.
One hundred rum forty-five Jewish families, refugees from various
VIENNA (J. T. A.)—The glorious
townships of the Ukraine, have formed a new agricultural colony in the victories of the liakoach football team
district of Odessa, nine miles from the township of Petroverovka. With in encounters with opposing teams at
the assistance of the "0. R. T." they have already started building housing home and abroad notwithstanding, the
accommodation on the land granted to them by the Government.
A fewish football players had been
nart of the means necessary for housing was supplied by the War Victims forced to decide that they had better
Fun ,' in I ondon. The Odessa "0. R. T." Committee is establishing a store s-t hsld any m-re matches with'
in this district where the colonists will be able to borrow agricultural Christian teams. This action follows
machinery and receive also necessary instruction from agricultural experts attacks delivered on the football play-
in charge of the store. Over 500 other Jewish families have started ers at every match. It is alleged that '
agricultural work on land obtained from the Government In various parts in addition to being reviled and hooted'
of the Odessa district. One of the "0. R. T." vocational schools in Bes- on the field the team is generally gives'
sarabia has been named "School of Vlaci'mir Tiomkin" in celebration of unfair decisions. This situati-n may
Mr. Tiomkin'a forty years of public work.
end ln liquldation of the team. '
Children's Corner
I
What a Happy Christmas
This Will be
—
Merry Christmas
or a
Worry Christmas
Depends, of course, on whether
Christmas morning finds you
with a bunch of unpaid bills to
start the new year with—or
with everything paid for.
Folks who have the saving,
habit are the ones who enjoy
"that grand and glorious
feelin' "—they don't have to
"borrow" their Christmas front
merchants.
mitted on humanitarian grounds, Mr.
Davis' spokesman said, "No," as the
Secretary possessed no discretion to
do so, these aliens must be deported
and no hope for them unless they
come under specific exemptions or ex-
ceptions under law, he added.
A Congress official in close touch
with immigration legislation denied
today the report that the immigration
question will not be considered at the
next session of Congress.
"Let no one make this mistake," it
was stated. "The present immigra-
tion law expires on June 30, 1924, and
it is absolutely certain that at least
a resolution will be submitted and
passed extending the present law.
"It is even more probable, however,
that some legislation will be enacted
changing the existing law. It is true
the Congressional calendar may he
congested but the immigration ques-
tion is too important to be ignored
— - —
From the President's Desk—Talk No. 166
Make yourself a gift of a "Savings Account"—if it's
only for a dollar—then keep it up all through the year .
next session," this official asserts.
Michigan Paper Stock Co."'
MEYER BARRON. Prot,.
Buyers •I All Kinds of
WASTE
Griswold end Lafayette.
PAPER
70 Years of Success
1342 Brewster St.
Cadillac 1708
Cadillac 1709
AN OLD MAN IS COMING TO YOUR HOME
He comes to every home—usually
before he is expected. Will YOU be
ready to receive him?
In some homes he is a harden because
he is unable to provide his own livelihood
and proves to be a great care to his
family.
Who is the old man that is coming to
your home? YOU are and YOU will
arrive there before you realize it. What
preparation have you made to take care
of yourself? What assurance have you
that you will not be a burden to your
family?
424 Ford Bldg.
The Security Mutual Life Insurance
Company, in the Valley of Opportunity.
has a plan under which you can assure
yourself of a monthly income, commenc-
ing at age 65 and continuing RS long v'
you live—You cannot Possibly Outli• c
the Income. This plan also provides
ample protection for your wife
and
children if you should die or become ,
disabled before "the old man" arrives.
An income and independence to you
at are 65 is something that you will want
to learn more about. Call
MEYER STONE
GENERAL AGENT
Res.—Hemlock
3455
Cadillaac 6903.