The Denver Jewish news., 1918-11-21
Splendid Achievements
WHAT THE JEWS DID TO win
THE WAR.
by Our Special Washington Cores
pondent.
JOS, L. TEpPER

HctlNitieS. IL Woulu De emlHcutlS pIop-
cr to direct the cOuntry's attention
to the conspicuous share the Jews In
America had in the great International
conflict that has decided the fatcs of
nations.
l use the phrase direct the COun-
try's attention" advisedly. 1t would
be. absurd for me to attempt even us
much as a survey of the achievements
of the Jew in this war for the lack
both OF space and reliable material.
The American Jewish Committee IL ell
titled to the great credit for this work.
1t is fortunate also that it put at the
head of this department of its actiyi-
ties, one of the most constructive and
finest minds we have in the United
States, the well known publicist. Julian
Lcavitt.
l'roportionatcly we would have done
our share equally with the most vOci-
ferrous super patriot who filled the air
with his pretensions, If we but con-
tributcd three per cent of man power
and funds required. The preliminary
report. If it can be styled such, issued
on behalf OF the American Jewish
Committe by Mr.. Leavitt. indicates
that we have by far exceeded that
percentage. AlthO it is best to re-
serve judgment on this score until
the work is completed and definite
figures are issued. yet, it is entirely
safe to make the assertion from the
material ut hand that we have at
least furnished our. quota.
But when we turn to the branch of
the wars directing powers, of the
brains that made 1t possible for n
non-military nation of a hundred mil
lions to convert itself into one Of the
greatest war machines ever conceived.
we deal even now with known clua-
tiOn and can put forth the claim with
out fear of contradiction. that Jewish
contributions and, Jewish achievement
in this field is stupendOus.
1t will not be seriously cOntradicteti
that rarely Is u jew given position
of great importance unless the demand
for his talent for the particular posi-
ton is urgent. Is 1t not marvellous
therefore. when we reflect that out Of
n hundred million the task of mar
shulling the immense resources of
great empire during critical period
had to he entrusted to the Jew Ber
mrd Baruch? The eyes of America.
indeed. of the world, were focused
upon hitherto inconspicuots New
York Jewish broker, upon whose shoui-
ders was thrust the terrible burden of
the Industrial world for war
and incidentally of vindicating Jew
ish ability and integrity. And how
nobly and brilliantly he carried that
burden. Soc.
When the United States faced the
task of garnering its financial re-
sources to raise fabulous fortunes to,
meet the avaricious appetite of MOloch,
whom did they turn to but to Felix
Warburg. the Jewish banker! Even
for himself the admiration and graft
tude of the President and the people.
he was succeeded in his office by an
other great Jewish financial genius,
Albert Strauss.
In the Council of National Defense,
u body of almost unlimited powers.
Julius Rosenwald, the merchant prince
and one of Americas greatest philan-
is one of its guiding stars.
But the industrial and financial
branches of our Government are not
the only ones to call for Jewish abil-
ity When the ticklish and difficult
tusk Of settling disputes between cap
ital and labor arose, the president
again turned to Jewish ,act and di-
Frankfurtcr. Since his appointment
and taking charge of the War Policies
Board. little, was heard of strikes or
lockouts. Nor was there any very
serious criticism from either side, in.
the large measure of success
which Mr.. Frankfurtcr's handling of
lis duties had achieved.
When the President wanted II revClu-
tionury pension system. he picked
Judge Julian w. Mack, To frame the
legislation and pilot II thru an un-
willing Congress. That measure which
created the war Risk Insurance l,u-
rrau. was strcnuOusly opposed by the
great life insurance companies OF
America inaspuch as It clearly en-
croacbed on their domain and set up
y dangerous precedent in tho success
iul operation Of life l,surapce bust.
ness by the Government. Yet, not
wlthstanding all obstacles aud even =
personal attack on Judge Mack while