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The Southern Israelite Page 11 FOREIGN NEWS Military Guards To Protect Palestine Jews . England.—In reply to a r v in the House of Commons by Member Marcus as to what steps had hvcn taken to protect the Jews of Pal- f-tinc, Dr. Drummond Shiels, under secretary for the colonies, declared that Major Dowbiggin, who is now in Palestine to reorganize the police, had w „ r ked out a complete plan of de fense. The main part of the plan pro- for a military guard of British police around each Jewish colony. Wealthy British Jews Plan- rung Investments In Palestine London, England.—It was under stood that a group of wealthy Eng- >h Jews who have just sailed for Pal estine with the intention of spending Passover there are also going to study business conditions in that country and are planning to establish some large business enterprises there. Immigrants Leave England For United States After Waiting Seven Years I/ondon.—After seven weary years f waiting at the English equivalent is Island, a party of JO immigrants are on their way to the United States. They are the remainder of 600, mostly . who were stranded in England and interned when the quota was en ured in the United States. The last Ju have been known as lost souls "ho despite tremendous hardships ad given up hope of ever reaching America. Every case_is a most pa thetic story in itself which through the years often engaged attention in the papers. Rounianian Jews Union Joins Liberals Opposition Party Bucharest.—The Union of Rouman- n Jews of which L>r. William Filder- iS President has concluded a pact ^e liberal party, thus officially tig the opposition to the Maniu urnment. By the terms of the cement which is the result of long p vn out negotiations the Union of Rumanian Jews will receive four s on the district tickets of the ! al party at the next elections. It J btful, however, whether all four can be elected. Germans Will Not Intervene In Soviet Affairs Berlin, Germany.—An appeal by Chief Rabbi Meier Hildesheimer, of this city, to the German foreign of fice, asking that the government in tervene with the Soviet government on behalf of the rabbis and teachers in Minsk, has been denied on the ground that newspaper reports about the contemplated executions are not reliable. Sir Israel Gollancz Retires From University London.—Sir Israel Gollancz, recog nized as the foremost Shakespearian scholar in the world, has retired from his post as professor of English Lit erature at London University on the occasion of his having reached the age of 66. Blum, Famous Scientist. Dies Strasbourg, France.—Professor Le on Blum, famous scientist, who won an international reputation for his re search work in the use of insulin for diabetes, died here at the age of 51. Report Jews Giving Menorahs To Soviets Moscow. Russia.— Reports appear ing in the Russian Jewish press state that in many towns where appeals are being issued for contributions to the industrialization funds hundreds of Jewish women are voluntarily giv ing up candelabra and other Jewish ceremonial objects, and even their wedding rings. These reports also state that the practice of blessing the candles on Friday night is being abandoned by the Jewish women. British Provide For Palestine Air dome London, England.—What is believed to be a result of the August disturb ances is the inclusion in the budget for British air needs of a sum for the maintenance of an airdrome in Pal estine and an army air service. Defense of South African Jews Fails petown, South Africa—To meet jections of South African Jewry immigration restriction bill now g through the House of Assem- General Jan Christian Smuts, ! P re mier, urged an amendment r - provided that the quota would the basis of 5 per cent of the P°pulations in South Africa The amendment was defeat- 1L r r an a Hack upon it by Premier - and Minister Malan, who de- ' at South Africa already had r :• immigrants from Eastern • ‘ by which they meant Jews. Ganada To Advise Provinces Not To Raise Bars Against Non-Preferred Immigrants Ottawa. — The Dominion govern ment will advise the Canadian prov inces against any stiffening of re strictions against Britishers and peo ple from non-preferred countries to which the majority of Jewish immi grants belong, it was learned here to day in connection with the report that the Dominion department of im migration will henceforth leave to the provinces to make their own negotia tions, if they desire to have immi grants brought in. 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