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Page 4 The Southern Israelite EXTRA EDITION Dn £>cuttifr nl^r^plitP Executive Offices: 181 Spring St., N. W. Published In Atlanta Monthly by THE SOUTHERN NEWSPAPERS ENTERPRISES, Inc., M. STEPHEN SCHIFFER, Managing Editor Subscription Rates: 15 Cents Single Copy, 81.50 Per Year In Advance. Entered as second class matter at the Postoffice at Atlanta, Ga., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879. All communications for publication should reach this office not later than 1st and 15th of each month. The Southern Israelite Invites correspondence and literary contributions, but the Editor Is not to be considered as sharing the views expressed by the writers except those enunciated In the Editorial columns. • The Wailing Wall Problem The sad and unfortunate attack on the Jews by the Arabs at the Wailing Wall on the day following Tisha b'Ab was not alto gether a surprise. British authorities had known that Arabs were preparing for an attack which was made possible by the entrance of the Arab mob through a newly opened gate, the building of which was objected to by the Jews. The occurrence was merely the result of the lack of protection offered the Jewish citizens, for the Jews had protested that the permission to the Moslems for opening of the door is an infringement to the status quo and might lead to continuous attacks on the* Jewish worshippers. The situation between the Jews and Arabs is by far better than it was several years ago and it is hopeful that in time all such friction will disappear. Arab dominance nor the violence of Jewish patriots will never settle the problem. It is clearly up to Zionist representatives in London and Jerusalem to negotiate with the English government to safely settle the matter. We sincerely hope that the efforts of England to extricate herself from the disgrace incurred by permitting these outrages at the holiest place in the world for Jews, together with the inspir ing establishment of a united front in Jewry of Zionists and non- Zionist factions through the Jewish Agency, which recently met at Zurich, Switzerland, will serve to satisfactorily relieve the tense situation that is confronting the Jews in Palestines today. A Real Triumph One of the most impressive steps leading to the unity of Israel succeeded last week at Zurich, Switzerland. There the outstanding Jews of the world assembled for the meeting of the Jewish Council Agency; there the Zionist and non-Zionist groups of the world participated in the creation of the Joint Jewish Agency for Pales : tine, the new body uniting Zionists and non-Zionists. The gather ing was the most representative assembly of Jews in modern times and possible in a longer period. Although Judaism was given a definite place in the rebuilding of the Holy Land, the constitution of the Agency very properly guaranteed liberty of conscience. In planning Palestine’s develop ment the leaders discussed a $15,000,000 Palestine Finance corpo ration, approved a budget for the ensuing year of $3,750,000 for work, $5,000,000 for buying land. At the conclusion of the meeting Baron Edmond de Rothschild of France was elected honorary presi dent of the Council, with Dr. Chaim Weizmann of London, main spring of Zionism, as real president, Felix M. Warburg head of the administrative committee, Louis Marshall chairman of the Agency. We cannot help but feel that the truly inspiring enthusiasm encouraged by the co-operation of this gathering will be justified. It seems that Dr. Cyrus Adler has the continued success of the Council when he said, “If entered into with good will the assembly spell a great advantage for Palestine and promote unity in Israel.” U. S. Instructs Ambassador Dawes To Make Presentation On Palestine Situation Extraordinary Step 'taken to Express IT. S. Hope for Restoration of Order and Protection of Americans; Secre tary of State Declares Received Re port conflict Not Only Religious Rut Racial as Well: Not 'Vet Officially known Six Who provoked Trouble, He Says. Washington, D.C., August 26 (J. T. A.) — Secretary of State Stimson at a conference with the press today, stat ed that he, on behalf of the Ameri can Government this morning cabled instructions to Embassador Dawes in London requesting him to orally ex press to the Rritish Government the earnest hope of the American Gov ernment that immediate and compre hensive steps may he taken for the restoration of oilier and the protec tion of lives and property of Ameri can citizens in Palestine. Secretary Stimson explained that this was a very extraordinary step, as it is un usual to make such a request direct to a foreign government, this being usually addressed by the American Consular representative to the local authority and the action of communi cating with the British Government through Ambassador Dawes is in tended to impress that Government with the concern felt by the United States over the situation in Palestine especially the killing of 1? American citizens. Confirmation of the killing of the 12 American Jewish students, all citi zens of the United States was receiv ed from Consul Knabenshue today. The names of these victims was not indicated but a further report giving these names is expected from the American Consul in Jerusalem mom entarily and Secretary Stimson stated that these names will be made public as soon as they are received by the state department. Secretary Stimson declared that from reports received by the state department the situation in Palestine is very serious. Referring to Talpioth, a suburb of Jerusalem, where several American families have been residing, Secre tary Stimson said that better news was reported regarding the situation there. The population having evacu ated Talpioth without casualties al- hough afterwards it was looted by the Moslems. Secretary Stimson also announced that the State Department had re ceived satisfactory news this morn ing as to the action of the British Troups. They have arrived by Air plane and train from Egypt and Con sul Knabenshue telegraphed this was expected to improve the situation in Jerusalem. Secretary Stimson further declared that the American Consul had re ported that he requested the Govern ment authorities in Palestine to take all necessary steps for the protection of American lives and properties and that the State Department telegraph ed him to make further and more em phatic requests. The Consul Knab enshue reported to the State Depart ment that an attack has been made on Tel Aviv by Moslems from J a ff a and that a British War vessel *•»« expected to arrive today. It was indicated by the State De partment that reports received in Pa . estine tended to show that the preser conflict arising out of the Wailing Wall controversy was not only re ligious but racial as well and tha* this kind of a religious and racia clash always creates a serious situa tion. Secretary Stimson asked whether the American Government intends ?< send a Warship to Palestine in re sponse to the requests of American Jewish citizens there, replied that Palestine is under the British Man date and that consequently the pro priety of such a step is not apparent Asked whether a reply had been sent to Congressman Celler’s protes* the secretary stated that what he ha-, already said covered the present at titude of the State Department with reference to the situation in Pales tine and indicated that he did not care to comment on Coller’s communi cation. He was also asked whether the American citizens who were kill ed were responsible for the trouble t which the Secretary replied that the only report received is that they an dead and he also indicated in re sponse to a question that it was not yet officially known which side wa- responsible for provoking the troubl* Congressman Celler sent the follow ing telegram to Secretary Stimson: “The press carries dispatches tha: the general attitude of the State De partment is that the British author ities have taken adequate measures of protection for Palestine Jews, and that the Department is loathe to i tervene since no American interest- are involved. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports at 3 P. M. today tha: fighting has extended to the vicinity of Hebron where 45 Jewish students some of them American citizens studying at the school or Yeshiva sup ported by Americans, have been kill- ed. Furthermore that the British authorities have been unable to stop the excesses because fighting is now in progress in Beisen Near Heifa and in Tel Aviv on the Sea Coast, where 13 Jew's have been killed and hundreds wounded. American in terests are large in Tel Aviv and that the State Department cannot view with complacency these Ara raids upon American interests. The Cruiser Raleigh now in European waters should be immediately dis patched to the scene of disorder ano strongest representations should be made to the British Colonial Govern ment of the necessity of prompt and adequate measures being taken - prevent further loss of life and prof erty. American Jewry which n* 5 been pouring millions of dollars > Palestine upon British assurance e Jewish protection are deeply shoe'’ and demand action. The whole a estine movement hangs in the balance- inaction of the State Department n.->. be unforgiveable. At least some finite statement of policy mus- forthcoming. Please let me hea: you.”