The Denver Jewish news., 1921-06-22
Britain Will Honor Bal
four Declaration
DECLARES ENGLAND
WILL KEEP PROMISE TO JEWS.
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency

IlondOn-ln long awaited and OFT
delayed statement on Great Britain's
future policy in Palestine and Mes
opotamia, Mr.. Winston Churchill, Col
onial Secretary, yesterday sOlemnly
declared that England meant to abide
by its promise to create III Palestine
II national Homeland fOr the Jewish
people. The statement made in the
House of Commons gave the lie to
rumors of recent currency that the
BalfOur Declaration was a dead letter
in British foreign politics.
Mr.. Churchill discussed frankly the
difficulties of Zionist policy. 1t
was, he stated, contrary to England's
avOwed policy of consulting the views
of the population in the territories it
ruled, but the undertaking had once
been made and could nor be denied If
Englanls word was to count for
aught in the Near East. The Arabs
in Palestine. he said were unduly ex-
ercised over the prospects of a mass
immigration of Jews into the country.
But, and i'm this he cOncurred as he
stated with the recent announcement
of Sir Herbert Samuel. immigration
would be limited in proportion to the
ever increasing receptive powers of
the land.
The unwarrantei antasonism of the
Arabs, Mr.. Churchill declared made
necessary the retention of an unusual
ly large military force which would
he reduced only as sOon as conditions
made that possible for, the minister
stated, England was adamant in its
determination to protect Jewish life
and property, especially the Jewish
colonies which he praised highly. from
any attacks on the part of fanatical
and agitated Arabs.
Churchill Praises Samuel.
In his statement Winston Churchill
praised the wise and unwavering ad-
ministration Of High Commissioner
Sir Herbert Samuel, and expressed
especial satisfaction with the con-
structive work af the new 3ewisi1 set
tlement. In this connection he be-
spoke the pleasure he enjoyed during
his recent visit to Palestine In seeing
the healthy young Jewish generation;
also the eXcellency of tine agricultural
products on the Jewish farms.
Mr.. Churchill spoke for full ninety
minutes. The conclusion of his ad-
dress was greeted with cheers from
both sides of the House. Many Of the
NJ. P.'s, but no Jews, participated in
the debate that followed.
Lord Winterton, while describing
the anxiety of the Arabs, expressed
himself in favor of ZiOnism. He
praised Sir Herbert Samuel very high
ly and appealed to the House not to
encourage the Arab propagandists.
General Townsend declared that the
Arabs respected power above all else,
and firm policy would succeed with
them.
Speaking in the name Of the Labor
Party, Colonel Wedgewood urged the
recruiting Of u Jewish Regiment. and
riduculed the contentious of those
who alleged that the Government was
spending excessive amounts for the
protection of the Jews in Palestine.
He criticized the military officials
who preferred the ignorance of the
Arabs to the culture of tine Jews.
Captain Ormsby Gore said that Pal
estine can be rebuilt only by attract
ing Jewish capital and labor.
,lot ts<,nl do
clared that Jewish Palestine was es-
sential to the British policy in the
Middle East.
Propose Series Of Arab States.
A large part of Churchill's state.
ment dealt with Britain's position in
Mesopatamia and the necessity of a
radical change in present tactics. Mr..
Churchill advocated for future policy
the establishment of series of Arab
states in the Near East. Emir Feisal,
he stated, would become the ruler of
MesopOtamia under such system, If
his appointment aroused no opposi-
tions on the part of the inhabitants
of that country.
The English press receives Church
ills statement on Palestine with much
satisfaction. The general view is that
policy of firmness Will be instru-
mental in obviating much of the fric-
tions that has arisen between the
Jewish and Arab elements, and will
do much to reestablish British prestige
in the Near East.