Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-18
JEWS HOLD MASS MEETING
Riots at Funeral Of the Late Rabbi Joseph
Are Discussed.
SPEAKERS COUNSEL TEMPERATE ACTION
Committee t. Appointed 20 Draw Up
Resolutions Of sympathy 20 He
Sent TO New York
Brothers.

A mass meeting Of Jews Of Omaha was
held Sunday afternoon for the purpose Of
discussing the recent riots which took place
In New York at the funeral OF the leader
Of the faithful IN America. the late Rabbi
Joseph. About 200 people we're present.
The meeting was called to order by Harry
3. Zimman. The first speaker was Judge
Levy Of South Omaha. He said that at the
funeral Of the late chief rabbi. whose devo-
tion to his people called out 40, 900 Of them,
not only those present, but the entire Jew
ish people Of the country we're insulted. He
remarked that in every age and under every
sky the Jews had been oppressed, but that
in every case they have proved themselves
to be law-abiding citizens. That in Amer
ica-for the first time-the Jews are upon
an equality with other races and they have
the power to make themselves not only toll
Grated but respected.
Jerusalem was never conquered but by
the Jews themselves" he continued. THE
Jews were divided and they are divided
here-there are Russian Jews, German
Jews, Polish Jews and other Jews, Jealous
Of each other when they should be united.
We have too many societies, too many con-
gregations. Let us get together and we will
be respected, because we will be pow
| erful."
Judge Levy was followed by Edward Rose
water, who opened his remarks by saying
that when invited TO take part in the meet
ink he knew not what to say except to give
the doctors prescription: Keep your feet
warm and your head COOL for there may
be something done which would do more
harm than good. "Since the time l spoke
will the committee" he said, 81 have
looked the matter up, and l find that the
Jews in New York have appealed TO the
mayor OF the city and that a grand Jury is
investigating the matter; that policemen
near the scene Of the riots have been called
upon for explanation, so that all you can
properly do in this case at this time is to
adopt resolutions of sympathy. showing
that as far west as Omaha the Jews feel
insulted
Interference Was U~nwarranted.
"In the 10000 people in the procession
following the remains Of Rabbi Joseph,
many had been in this country but a few
years. They did not understand conditions.
The interference with the funeral was I'M
warranted; 1t was an outrage. You have
got to stand a certain amount Of abuse be-
cause Of the prejudice against the race.
1t will be found in every walk Of life, not
only with the poor, but 1t extends to the
Rothschilds. They NAV sit in the house of
lords, but when their backs are turned
they must answer the indictment Of being
Jews.
THE most instructive feature Of the de-
plorable incident In New York is that in
that $1,000 who marched In the procession
there were fewer paupers than in any like
number Of people Of any nation or race,
and l Will venture to say that there were
n nnIU fnuraW naWVNA- AVN A-- 1T
The majority Of the vast concourse were men
and women who toll hard for an honest liv-
ing year In and year out. The character Of
Shylock was drawn 300 years ago. 1t was
as false then as 1t is low. but 1t has been
accepted. You must live this prejudice
down by good behaviour. 1t may take
years; II may take centuries. You must
carry the burden; others have carried II
for centuries, and you can carry 1t better
In America than in any other land.
There is no danger Of any crusade
against the Jews In this country. Your
freedom and equality before the law is as
sured, though there is nothing to assure
your social equality. l hope you will go
through this matter in a deliberate, cool
way-don't denounce, but sympathize."
Henry zimman then spoke briefly, saying
that the suggestions of Mr.. Rosewater
should be carried out, and that an appeal
to the president would do no good; that
the Jewish people of New York have the
moral sympathy OF every self-respecting
citizen Of New York; they have abundant
money and the services of the best law
yers. There Is no danger of anti-semitic
movement.
Upon motion Of I. Kassal, a committee
was appointed to draw up resolutions OF
sympathy to be sent to New York.