The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-23
TO ASSIST RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS.


VrGhuuxntuOn Oh n NATIONAL NOmmNtueo Ou
Relief
Representative Hebrews from all parts OF
the United States met yesterday in conference
at the new Hebrew Institute building at JEFF
ferson street and East Broadway and formu-
lated plans for the reception. placing. and
distribution Of the Russian Jewish refugees"
Among those present were Jesse seligman.
Oscar Straus. Judge Isaacs, President Of the
Baron Hirsch fund trustees: Simon Wolf. ex-
Minister to Roumania, Coroner Levy. and
Jacob M. SchifY.
Nearly every big city this side Of the Rockies
was represented. 1t was apparent that the
conference meant business, and that the repre-
sentatives Of the Western and Southern cities
wore Of the opinion that the New York Hebrews
had done their duty and were entitled to as
sistance from other parts Of the country The
following officers were elected: Louis Season
good. Cincinnati millionaire. Permanent
Chairman: Lazarus Silverman OF Chicago.
First Vice-President: Joseph Fox Of New
York. Second Vlce-President: A. q. Solomon Of
Washington and Bernhard Harris Of Phila-
delphia. Secretaries.
The session opened with general statement
by New York delegate Of the present condi-
ton Of the Russian Jews. According to this
the refugees have been arriving at the seaport
towns on the Atlantic coast at the rate OF
10000 month for nearly year. and the evil
dcnce obtainable indicated that there would be
no decrease for some time. Mr.. SchiH was ap-
plauded when he said that. whate yerthe cause
oftheir coming. the ] ews Of the United States
who had been driven from their homes and de-
MED refuge everywhere else; Hitherto the
1sMs Of tho seahoard cities had been eom
supporting these unfortunates and it was alb
solutely necessary that their, co-rcligionists in
other parts of the country should lend help
"We have no funds loft, he added. and it
Is nbol4tcly imperative that we should get
Of the Baron Hirseh fund fund ' for tTansrcr{at9n
expenses. and there is no more, on hand. This
mentally it to become citizens Of this country,
RsSlsw VI SbsPs. s sd sSSsss md S
belonging TO the Hebrew Orphan Asylum"
Sc ihs ad that it secret
Immigration were on the alert. Only an hour
before ' tho delegates met he had received a
Sssn asFIas WHAT 9% tho the S% wou
S s!,i thopght thst + call for sSstrISutions
Their COLLECTIONS for the next Ave years, He
sspS the n1
ing Of them. He also suggested that those in
subscribe a small amount annually. and that
collection be taken up In every synagogue dur
hs ap that would be illegal
to have the European oommittees pay toward
assisting the immSn,isrants. and Mr. Well sn 5S
could be raised annually without any difficulty.
and the funds required for Thanksgiving the
tribution. Of at least 81 900 for washington.
He said there were many Jews who did not be-
q or NlnG hn nNv Ito
tribute i Guy % N's0s0 '' WIN "oO'u s'Au'' '0n-
committee, was appointed to frame the
which. it was decided was Necessity to carry
on tine work.
inclined to push the Claims OF their Societies
to recognition, but q resolution was finally
declared that the new body shall be Known as
Condition, Of the Russian Jews This body can:
5 'e g ehe so
cietjess hitherto existing. Recogpitionis &C:
Jewish societies, and 70 ali persons. irrespec-
tive Of GIeed.",, who sympathize with the refu-
phs ws to
have control OF the machinery Of the organiza-
ton This bis c2m np viii have its headauar.
employment and homes Tor the Immigrants.
Preferably II districts not largely, populated.
fxe a sna In hoE sa
Several delegates expressed their decided
objectionst to allowing the immigrants to en-
gage in trade or , barter and their sentIments
Hebrew Charities said the immlgrants were Of
the best class and should not be .confoundod
had found employment within year all but
ployers and these two proved to be not Rus,
mill owners In New England who we're so Wen
satisfied that they asked for more, and he
would be able to place 800 additional families
with them. They made excellent mechanics.
learning very quickly.
Mr. Mr. Jesse SSeigpan: who came late. made
lie back to the Gar. and show him that il we
are but eight millions against his hundred
pressed. Thank God for these free United
ever r, in sympathy with the uniustly perse-
Letters expressing sympathy for the refugees
were read. They included one from Gov Rus
sell Of Massachusetts,. Congressman Green
leaf Of Rochester, and Chairman Of the State
some OF the delegates will visit the Barge
ties. The Executive Committee will meet and
prepare plans In o few days.