Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-08

helping Of weak congregations. Let us
broaden out" he said.
Or. Krauskopf said he thought one OF
the reasons why the unions" were not
more largely attended was that the laws
enacted with so much enthusiasm be-
came so many dead letters. He thought
this convention, held In Richmond, would
differ from those that preceded IT. in
that IL will be followed by some practical
results. He had come to the convention
with the intention OF placing the farm
school under the shetering wing of the
union If the 100000 required by the
union could be raised I'm the next two
years, then the union might IKE up
other matters. but If money w. to be
appropriated for these secretaries and
experiments, then nothing could be ac-
complished
DR.. Grossman, chairman Of the commit
tee. closed the debate. The amendment
referring that part of the report dealing
with the appointment of a travelling sec
rotary to the Executive Committee, was
adopted and the report, as amended, was
adopted as a whole.
RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
The Committee on Civil and Religious
Rights reported as follows:
The efforts Of the committee TO secure
the rights Of individuals. when these have
been denied, because Of their religious
convictions. have been eminently sue
cessful. and are deserving Of our hearth
est recognition. In nuYerous Eases, where
the immigration law have threatened to
break up families antl otherwise TO result
In harsh and cruel measures, they have,
through the efforts of the committee,
been ameliorated. We especially commend
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whatever has been done by them has been
done for the American citizen, and not
for the Jew, as such.
We gratefully recognize the assistance
given the committee Of the Board OF
Delegates by the executive, judicial, and
legislative branches Of the government
wherever they have been appealed to by
that committee.
We urge the Importance OF making
every effort towards the enactment or
treaty between the United States Gov
eminent and that Of Russia similar 10
that existing between England and Rus
STA, whereby the rights Of American citi-
Gems of Jewish birth shall receive equal
recognition with those Of all others.
We desire that the Board of Delegates
shall persistently continue these labors
on this line. with the assurance that the
tions stands ready TO support them in
every measure that shall bring about the
desired results.
We deplore the continued anti-Semitic
agitatiOns abroad, and rejoice In the fact
that this land remains freer from this
faint
THE DREYFUS CASE.
Touching the celebrated Dreyfus case,
record
sense of qualification at the apparent trl-
umph Of justice, in the face Of almost
insurmountable difficulties, and that we
glory In the integrity of the men, who,
like Emil Zola. have paved the way to-
wards the vindication Of outraged inno-
cence.
In reference 10 the proposition Of the
Car of Russia relating to disarmament,
we would recommend that the Govern
ment of the United STATES instruct It's
commissioners Of delegates to the pro-
posed congress Of nations, TO recommend
10 said congress a plan for the establish
ment of an international court, to which
shall be referred all questions OF dlner-
ence which may arise between nations
or any nation, when such questions can
he settled By remedial concession. COM
nromise. or arbitration, with power vest
cd I'm such tribunal as the court or last
resort, 10 hear and finally determine all
such questions, and enforce It's ORDERS
judgments, and DEGREES.
CELEBRATIONS OF SECTARIAN
EVENTS.
We recommend that In all public func-
tions. especially school functions wnen
exercises are had in celebration OF sec
tartan events, that all Jews express
respectfully protest by Withdrawing from
active participation therein.
In consideration OF the financial con-
dltion of the union, ard the necessities OF
the college, we recommend that the APP
propriation of 500. heretofore made Tor
the use of this board, be suspended TOT
the present
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY BERKOWlTZ,
CHARLES HUTZLER,
DAVID PHILIPSON.
SAMUEL w. FROST.
This report was unanimously adopted
VICTORY OF AMERICAN ARMS.
The Committee on National Monument
submitted the following report, when was
also unanimously adopted:
The council OF the Union OF American
Hebrew Congregations, In convention as
sembled congratulate the thiteu oea'e'
mon the victory achieved by the unite
action, of our armies and navies In ms
late war. and upon the peace about Il
be contaminated.
The council also approves OF the move
ment TO erect a national monument II
honor OF the heroes OF the late war an'
the martyrs OF the battleship Maine.'
The council recommends that eongtc
cations should, In accordance with th'
request OF the National Monument Com
mIttee. set aside some Sabbath In De
cember as soldiers memorial day aA'
thereon hold appropriate services and az
dresses in memory OF the soldiers wn'
d,-d in our country's defence.
/, ne council recommends that congrega
ito, . and individuals make contribution
In aid OF erecting this national monu
ment when called upon TO do SO by IN
| duly authorized committee.
| we recommend that In answer 10 IN
I request OF the National Monument Com
mittee for a representative OF this coun
ell as a member OF the Subcommittee
that the president OF the Union OF Amer