New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-26

Delegates leaped to their feet and
shrieked their opinions. Some shook
their fists under Mr.. Sulzbcrger's nose
During the confusion Judge Krau.
called Henry VI. Morgenthau 20 the
chair, and the latter pleaded with the
delegates 20 present solid front. IA
forget their petty differences and ac-
cept the rule Of the majority. Judge
kraus then had his say.
We are not secret organization,'
he declared. III any one thinks that
the Congress movement will incur aus
picion OF foreign governments because
/ may be elected chairman OF the ex-
ccutive committee, I wish 10 say that
all our rituals have been forwarded 20
the Russian and other governments.
They know all the details of our or
der"
Nathan S.raus Chosen
The vote or Judge Kraus as against
Louis Marshall, who had the backing
OF such supporters rs Jacob II. Schif
Herman Bernstein and Others, was 40
to 49, Judge kraus said that he ssv
no reason why both ne and Mr.. Msr-
shnll should not step aside and allow
2 third man to be selected. DR.
Stephen s Wise arose and tried "a
pour oil on the troubled waters. He
resented the attacks on the integrity
OF the delegate coming from others
elected 10 the committee. He told
them that they we're their worst enc
mics. lie then nominated Nathan
Straus, after Mr.. Marshall had with
drawn and Mr. Straus was unanimous
~ chosen.
The selection of Nathan Straus will
be a source Of great satisfaction "a
Jews all over the world" said rabbi
Wise. The committee has done what
the Republicans and Progressives
failed TO do. They have found a man.
Then Chairman Straus tried TO check
one squsbble after another. ending ir
the biggest upheaval Of all when the
labor leaders threatened 10 bolt from
the committee. taking away the mora
support of the organizations which they
represented and which have a member
ship of 100000 throughout the country
Labor Men Demanded More
This came after the nominating com.
mittee had reported on the names OF
the men TO serve on the administration
committee. which was 10 have full
charge of the congress. and which
therefore. was 70 be the most powerful
OF any committee named. They pre-
scented the names Of forty Of the mos.
prominent Jews in the country with the
Recommendation that fifteen more
names be added. The labor leaders
pointed 20 the fact that they had only
four members on the committee. and
demanded that the fifteen 70 be chosen
be from among their number.
This was opposed BY Mr.. Sulzberger
Mr.. Morgenthau. Judge Hugo Pam
Judge Kraus. Oscar +. S;raus. Mr.. Mar
shall and others.
"The labor leaders are trying 10 whip
the delegates here present into shape,
exclaimed Judge Kraus.
Sholem Ash made a plea that their
request be granted.
dts a question OF family ties he
said "The labor men are those who
have relatives in the war-stricken coun-
tries in Europe.
at is their mothers. brothers, Sis
ters and fathers whose suffering we
are trying 10 ameliorate. They were
the first to fight for this movement. IL
is their movement. and it is not right
that they should be deprived of a
voice"
Rabbi Wise again tried TO find Vay
out OF the difficulty and bring the war
ring factions together By proposing an
amendment to give the labor element
special consideration in the selection
OF the additional fifteen.
Then came various amendments by
Mr.. Morgenthau. Mr.. Sulzberger, Judge
Kraus. Judge Hugo Pam and others
When DR.. Magnes arose 10 speak ne
said that his remarks would be IN the
interests of peace. He defended Lon
don's remarks and Judge Pam took eY-
ception. angrily shaking his fist at DR..
Magnes.
ii saw you. in deliberative assembly,
insult the greatest man in this coun-
Try" said Judge Pam, referring 70
Louis Brandes. a member Of the Unit
ed States Supreme Court.
Friends pscifed Judge Pam, and Or.
Magnes continued. Then he asked Tor
London. London's explanation OF his
speech Gained the entire assumbly and
he was elected.