The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-16
ALL ISRAEL REPRESENTED.
An International Convention in
Paris Next Month.
HEBREW ETALWARTS FROM VARIOUS CLINICS
What the American Delegation Will Say in
Behalf Of Its Constituents.

the 10th OF September there will assemble in Paris.
in the large hall he'd to the Grand Synagogue in
the Rue de yictore. International convention OF
representative Israeltes from all parts Of the world
The Convention is to be held under the auspices OF
the Alliance Israelite Universelle and will take in
wide range Of discussion. committees appointed
at the annual held in 1878 will report on
all matters affecting the status of jews all over the
globe The appointment Of these committees. who
have corresponded with each other during the past
year. made in accordance with the following
language held by one Of the leading men OF the
alliance. He said. "Be It Germany, Austria or Hun
gary; BIO it Holland Belgium or Italy; be it France.
England or America, there must be no difference,
distraction. delay. called upon to
prevent pauperism. to prevent encroschments on
the rights of citizens. to prevent diminution Of
means for the instruction and training of Jewish
children. We have scattered the seed from which
sound and good fruit shall spring forth. England
and America. Germany and Italy. shall be more fully
represented in these deliberations Hence our hope
for the future"
THE LEADING DELEGATES.
As far as ascertained the various countries will be
represented by large delegations and some Of them
will come with grievances that may engross the en-
tire attention of the Convention during the four days
of its session OF these delegations the following
are the lcadcrs:-
now aged eighty-tour president Of the Convention;
Rev. DR.. Isidore Calm chief rabbi Of France; Pro-
lessor solomon Munk. member OF the Institute Of
France: Baron Koenigswarter. L. N. de Rothschild.
DIR. Darenbourgh. An Orientast OF great reputation
Rev. Dr. Zadok Calm. chief rabbi OF Paris; NJ Gold
shmdt the astronomer. and Isidore Lael. one Of
the Paris editors.
Engand-Baron Henry de Worms. Sir George
Jersel Master OF the Rolls; Sir Barron h. Ellis. h.
c. 8. l.. Sir Julian Goldsmid Bart, N. p; Reuben
D. Sassoon. Mr.. SERGEANT Simon. NJ. p; Baron de
Stern Baron George de Worms, Rev. Professor Marks
I.ann IHQA
Mocatta. Herbert q. Lonsada. Agernon E. Sydney
and Alfred G. Henriques.
OF Berlin. Leipsic and frankfort; DR.. Philipsohn.
professor at the University Of Bonn Professor
University of Berlin; Deputy Laskes, of the German
Reichstag and Professor Gratz Of the University Of
Breslau.
Ausro-H ungary-Rev. DIR. Singer. of Vienna; Baron
Won Wertheimer. banker; Rev. DR.. Jellineck. the
leading Jewish reformer in Europe. and Rev. DR..
Landsberg. of LeRnitz Hungary.
Itdiy-Signor Ascoh Of Rome; Giuseppe Levi OF
Turin; Dr. Artom. Italian diplomatist; Sgnor Meme
ziani, chairman of the Roumanian Committee
Hoiidnd-J Godefroy. ex- Minister OF Justice; Pro-
lessor Gondsmis. Of the University of Leyden. aud
Rev. DR.. Dunner.
Belgium-Rev DR.. Astone, chief rabbi Of Brussels
and Leopold Wrener. OF Brussels
Turkey-Baron Hirsch. of Constantinople. cThis
delegate contributed 10O0. OO0 for the Russian and
Turkish wounded during the recent war;
Tlnis-Baron de Castelnnovo
Amertcd-Myer s. Isaacs, chairman; Rev. Henry 8.
Jacob. Myer Stern. William seligman. and Recorder
| simon Wolff. OF Washington. d. q.
THE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVES,.
| Two of the American representatives already
in Paris. and the remainder. it is believed, will leave
here on about the 20th inst. Since the establish
ment Of the Union Of American Hcbre-s C5psrexa-
lions in this country which held its conven-
ton in this city, societies like the order of Bnai
Berth. the Free Sons OF Israel and the Kosher
Shell Barrel all having cooperative branches
throughout the United States. have given their ad-
hesion to the Union. and regular collections are
being made in their lodges and synagogues for the
| Alliance Israelite Universelle. The venerable
Adolphe Cremeux will preside the central
body, which extends its influence to all corners OF
the earth where Jews reside. and Narcsse Levcn. q
Partisan journalist. will act as secretary.
| QUESTIONS DISCUSSED.
The first committee that will report will be the
Special Commission Palestine. This commiss on
has charge OF existing schools in the Holy Land OF
orphans and neglected chidren it aids in apprentc-
| ing youths and in helping them to employ ment or
in furthering their emigration. 1t is through a
commission. which all countries represented.
that Jewish youths in Palestine rescued from
pauperism and made useful workers in society.
This committee has also charge of the Jaa Agrcul-
tura School. which has done wonders in smeliorat-
| ing the state of pauperism in the East.
| Another committee will report the furtherance
| of Hebrew literature and the best means to be
adopted for promoting the publication OF works
|
ture and history.
The Roumanian question will be brought up by
| the same committee which last year urged upon tho
| diplomatists at Berlin and succeeded in having
adopted articles and A OF the treaty decreeng the
emancipation of Roumanian Jews. Some of the
suits Of the Berlin Congress still being pending
further action may become necessary. Special COM
mittees the Jews in Russia Turkey, Morocco and
China viii also hand in their reports. and ascer-
tain If the social edct recently issued in this city
Mr.. Corbin would at all attract the attention of the
Paris Conference representative of the HERALD in
terviewod Mr.. Myer 5. Isaacs, chairman OF the
American delegation. TIE gentleman quietly
ENJOYING his vacation at Montcair, n. j. nded
by a smart interesting little family OF young He
brews when the reporter called Mr.. Isaacs. who Is
really the prime in securing the emancipation
of Roumanian Jews. as 1t was Mt his suggestion and
through his efforts that committee appointed
to wait upon the dplomatists at Berlin last year.
made the following reply to the questions put to
HIM
THE MANHATTAN BEACH EpIcr
This Corbin affair does rise to the dignity of
public question. The objcct OF the Alliance Israelite
Universelle. whose Convention takes place in Paris
next month. has been well stated by Baron Henry
/ de Worms OF London, in the following language
used by him at our last meeting:-
our object is to render the Jews and tho
Jewish name honored and respected through
the word. II hnd that the force OF medieval
antag onism places the Jews In countries at "a
disadvantage; IL We ind that the for tho
diffusion OF religious education prove here and there
] insufficient; IL find that the ignorance bar
parity parts of the world proves per-
nicious to the safety, the tranquility ana the ad-
vancement OF our brother Jews. then. say, 1t is
time that we. who have the happiness OF inhabting
the civilized regions of Europe and of America should
be up and doing; that We IN common accord and
with singe-minded efforts, should come to the
cue, and should. with one heart with QUE spirit.
with voice. perform the duty OF supporting the
weak and raising the fallen
at is not contemplated by this Cow eniop" con-
tinuei Mr. Isaaos. 'that there is any occasion tor
redress social grievances in countries like
England. France, Holland. Belgium, Germany or
| America. Redress In all such comes FROM i'm
! proved education OF the masses. II hotelkecpers
had to consider only patrons of culture and educa-
I ton they would never dream of romugating any
such edicts against Jews or any other class. When
ever they become better educated they will not OBJ
ject to Jews. There exists in this country yet a
good deal of dictation the part OF mere parrenus
| and Europe we'll knows that tho reign of sh oddy
Is not quite here yet We in the alliance work
together to he'll our brethren In countries where
there re laws discriminating against them; where
the Cover nments themselves check the progress OF
.xDl.. L.. LIZ. LII. l..A