The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-13
Authorization
Scheme
BY THE. lsRAELITES
Place # Refuge for Perse-
cuted Jews.

worcester are intensely interested
the Zionistic movement-which is moth
ing less, than the colonization, with
prosecuted Jews, of not only the city
that is the Mecca of all true Israelites,
but their natal land-Palestine
The second congress of Zionists,
which was held in Basic, Switzerland,
Aug. les, 20 and 30, is a proof Of the
great strides that the Zionistic move
ment has made among the Jews. At
theN first congress held in 1897 there
We're about 200 delegates present, rep
resenting different organizations in
North America and Europe. Nothing
more chan efforts to propagate the
movement characterized the conyen-
tlon. DIR. Theodore Herzel of Vien1E'
one OF the first interested in the move
ment was then chosen leader.
=, AT the second congress held this year
mere We're 400 delegates representing
al parts OF Europe, Egypt, Turkey,
North and South America and even
from from across the Transvaal Almost
1oOO societies, with membership aver
aging from rs to 400, were represented.
Not only were many of the most prom
lnent Hebrews present, but also many
Christian divines, who displayed the
deepest interest throughout the entire
proceedings. A very marked feature
was the Ztonistic iag-bIue and white
strlpes, with the shield of David in the
oenter-Whieh fioated from the state
casino. -2a7i I'd
One Of the principal results of this
convention was the establishment of
the Jewish Colonial Bank. The bank
ls 70 be the chief factor to represent
the common interests of the Jews. 1t
Is to Serea tie Industrial establishments
m theseast for the purpose of utilizing
1ewashFtabof and organize the export
sndS rapport trade Of the land
AS szioInisr1 lis not only political
moVeemeut,s but a movement to
elevate III the Jews morally and
therefore appointed at the congress, to
havefhe Hebrew language taught.
In this city there are three Zionistic
societies, The admirers of Zion" COM
posed of about 200 members, meet
twice every month in the NIaccabees
Hall, and they have accomplished very
much for the movement. Occasionally
they invite speakers from different
cities, and in this manner obtain many
new members. The officers. Of this or
ganization are as follows% President,
Abraham Feingold; vice president,
Issadore Kessler; recording secretary,
Abram Feingold; financial secretary,
M. Glicksman; treasurer, M Cohen.
The Admirers of Zion" have establish
ed asT5eDreW school which is open to all
girls and boys who wish to master the
Hebrew language.
The young ladies' have organized TN
der the name of the Daughters of
Zion. They have many ardent work
ers, among them being Miss Leah Ash
er, Miss Wessie Joffey, Miss Gussie
Pimpstein, Miss Sarah Epstein, Miss
Title Rutberg and Miss Fannie Fem
gold.
Several of these young ladies have,
by many articles published in maya
zines and papers convinced the He
brews of the necessity of acquiring a
knowledge of their literature and his
tory. 1.-The Daughters of Zion" are
conducting Bible classes and Sabbath
schools, and are endeavoring to rein
state the Hebrew religion with true
piety and devotion.
There is also a Zionistic branch of
the Maccabees. Among the most act
ive5 members there are Mr. Samuel
Goldstein, Israel Blatt, |. Grodberg and
G. Shaw. They meet twice every
month, and carry out the same line of
WORK. as the Admirers of Zion"
the, Hebrews past history and present
surroundings 1t is not a movement of
today or of yesterday, but is the ex-
precision of the feelings of the Jews,
their desire for the past 20 years to
buysa land which would protect their
brethren against the persecution Of
the,euuntries in which they live. The
perSecution and sufferings OF the Jews
hav&inade their literature, history and
laII#Hage dearer and costlier than ever
befgfe. The cry from the Jews in Rus
sisiIlas shown to the people what their
condition in the world is. One nerve
In lthe whole body was wounded and
thd,4hole body tingled with pain. The
JekS in America and England feel that
antilSemiticism must be stopped. 1t is
tbajtti for action, and they rise up
almost unanimously to look for a
remedy. People who can be expelled at
the caprice of any ruler in Europe or
Asta5fnust have q place, they say, OF
seclrity and refuge.
The position of the Jew is so peri!ous
ands.exasperating in France and in
oth4s European countries the Hebrews
to 1ushom freedom and equal political
rights are granted, are in honor and
dutyiboundSto stand by those who do
noe Enjoy those Blessings. The Jews
of !ABnerica can appreciate even more
thartheir nefghbors the blessings of
RI2p country nor do they love this
cosA4ry less slaow that they are trying
tc Ain Land for their less fortunate
brethren.
MN thousands of immigrants of the
larea European cities at best lead
verv tunnatural life. The crowded
houses, streets and shops. stunt and
&watf the Hebrew physically and intel
fectiially. Asreturn to Zion would raise
thein from the sitting, demoralizing
atmosphere of over-crowded districts
int6tI1e pure life and air of a country
such as Palestine.
The Jews of this country have seen
one. country (Americal imperil its
life IN behalf of an alien race. Can the
Jews do less. they say, for their own
bretheren who have to bear the misses
and stings of antiSemitism-a condi-
ton as hard to tolerate as the most
despotic tyranny of any king?
TIE movement is humanitarian; il
eeeks tc solve the problem OF the He
S,rews' trouble in Europe, Zionism is
elEosa natural movement. Look at the
chart with the flags of all countries
displayed in bright national colors.
: The symbols of the flag, protection
and security, can have no meaning to
tha sTeyvs Of despotic countries, who af-
iiter 1avfne down his life for that flag
q taIds ri go from his adopted country.
Thesslnallest and most uncivilized ma
zion can demand a redress of griev-
ance for injury to her citizens, simply
81 its right of being nation, The
lew can enforce no laws, can do moth
ing to stop the persecution OF their
scottss,1lines are answered when he
aslkssS1 1~ig!greg -
1Breathess there man with soul SO
dead 4gg
Wsho never to himself hath said;
Thissis7 my own my native land.
Many of the Jews other than those
-eligiously inclined believe that the He