Arizona republican., 1918-01-11
By Frederic J. Haskin

resolution pending Tn the house ol rep resentatives congratulates the British government on declaring in favor of the establishment in Palestine of national home for the Jewish people and further states that we rejoice that it may be given to us and our as- sociates in the war to lend the fullest measure of our support to the success full prosecution of this historic under taking in behalf of justice and libera- tion.' If this resolution passes, as it prob- ably will on coming up for considera- ton, it will mean that the United States is pledged with England to the establishment of Jewish nation in the ancient Jewish land of Palestine. The millions of Jews in the United States, and the powerful position they occupy in industry, commerce and finance, render the establishment of such a Jewish state, and its effects, of great interest and importance to the Ameri- can people.
 The resolution was introduced by Congressman Lunn of New York, who, curiously enough, is a Presby- terian minister. The chairman of the committee on foreign affairs, MT. Flood, expressed approval of the reso- lution, and said his committee will re- port 1t as soon as war business per- | mits. MT Floods statement is sig l nificant, inasmuch as it might be in- l terpreted as expressing the attitude of the administration.
 There is little doubt that the pro- | posed Jewish nation is in accord with 1 the principles otfen voiced by Presi- l dent Wilson since America entered the h1If nf hn ment is somewhat in doubt, owing to a l technical point involved. The United l States is not at war with Turkey. The 1 proposed Jewish state at present be- longs to Turkey. Hence the Lunn ! resolution might be construed by 1 Turkey as a hostile act
 1 The question cannot be settled in i any event until the peace conference, and there is no doubt that the United States will support the general aspira- tions of the Zionist, as the Jews who wish to found a nation in Palestine are called, at that time. However. passage ! Of the Lunn resolution is regarded as probable at an early date.
 The Palestine question is an in volved and delicate one The great majority of the Jews of the world are in favor of Zionism in one form or an- 1 for the race, and a fatherland for the persecuted members of it, on the old site of Jewish nationalsm. There is, however, strong Jewish minority who oppose Zionism, on the ground that the Jew should become part of any existing nation where he casts his lot, 1 so completely that even a sentimental fatherland and race center, which he may never visit, should be far from his thoughts. This minority has never succeeded In its opposition. The Zion istS have treated with premiers and presidents their cause has been recog- nized, and in the event of an allied victory, their purpose is assured. But even among the Zionists, there are several parties, and some disagree ment as to the form which the new Jewish state should take.
 Zion may become a colony, pro- tectorate, or an autonomous state There are supporters of each form of government among the Jews in the movement. Many Jews desire an in- dependent nation. This sentiment was expressed in recent proclamation from the powerful inner action con- mittee of the organization, in which occurs the phrase, The trenches on all
 
 school. With the fighting comrades apparently closely linked together through blood and suffering, the Jews there haye-this must be frankly ad mitted-all the more felt their isola tion with increased grief And that great longing for organic coherence which any human being can only fee towards one country, even if he loves another country, too,-that longing ha: seized them with peculiar strength
 This state of affairs probably ap. plies to the German army, where Jew! were only recently admitted to tn, privilege of winning officer rank, t the Austrian army, where anti-Semiti, feeling has always run high, and per haps to the Russian army, for the Jev in Russia lived apart under the ol, regime, though since the revolution Jews have taken prominent part.
 On the other hand, it does not appl, in America, or at least only in a yer attenuated form. Some thoughtfu American Jews have looked with doub on politically autonomous Jewish ma 1 tion, which might undertake to spea for the Jews of the world. They do no feel painfully isolated here, and the fear that the existence of a Jewish ma tion might differentiate them froI other Americans, as hinting the possi ble existence of a "hyphen. should be stated that the men who ar perhaps the most prominent in Ameri can Zionism do not seem to share tn view.
 It has come to the surface yer plainly in England, however, where tn formal declaration of the cabinet tha his majesty's government views wit favor the establishment in Palestine ( national home for the Jewish peopl and will use it's best endeavors [ facilitate the achievement of this ot pect,' has brought the matter to
 head. An association called the Leagu of British Jews has been formed, nun bering among it's founders some of tf most prominent Jews in England, ir cluding sundry lords, members of pal lament, army officers, scholars al financiers. One of the objects of tf league is to resist the allegation ths the Jews constitute separate pol tical nationality" In explanation it's stand, the league announces tn; the fitness of Jews to be loyal Britis subjects has been questioned on u ground that they have dual nf tionality." The league seems to repr, sent minority sentiment in Gre
 Britain, but its formation is of inte
 est to Americans as casting light ( another angle of the problem.
 Neither the league, nor most of tl American Jews who are not supportir the independent nation movement, a
 opposed to Zionism in so far as
 means the settlement of Jews in Pa estine. The Jews of the world wa
 that with practical unanimity, al they will get it. A cultural center
 the race brings up no argument amor it's members. an economic cent
 raises very little, but political eel
 ter gives rise to discussion. Probah
 the majority of Jews in America fay
 all three. Whether the majority