Evening star., 1933-03-27
RACE ABUSED HERE
BLANTON DECLARES
Sirovich Will Sponsor Reso-
luton Asking Germany
to End Violence.
BY the Associated Press.

ment of Jews in Germany. Blanton,
Democrat, Of Texas, told the House
today there is 'an unreasonable, foolish
persecution Of Jews right here in the
Nations Capital"
Meanwhile the State Department to-
day made public telegram from officials
OF the American Jewish Congress ex-
pressing appreciation for Secretary
Hulfs assurance that he would con-
tnue closely to watch the reported
anti-Jewish activities in Germany
The telegram expressed the belief that
Jews OF Germany are in great and
imminent jeopardy of life and property,
OF civil rights and religious liberty
The telegram was sent by Rabbi
Stephen s. Wise. honorary president,
and Bernard S. Deutsch president of
the congress, both of New York It
was in acknowledgement of a message
from Secretary Hull Yesterday which
said the Berlin Embassy had found
physical mistreatment of Jews was
virtually ended.
Srovich to Sponsor Resolution.
In the House, Blanton said some
apartment houses would not rent to
Jews and that in some sections Of the
city. they could not buy residences
Sirovich had said he will sponsor a
resolution calling upon the govern
ment Of Germany to desist from this
inhuman attitude"
Blanton said we ought to get this
ridiculous persecution right here in
the Nations Capital out of the way be-
fore We go into the foreign question"
The Texan emphasized however.
that he was in sympathy with the pur-
port of Strovich's resolution. but be-
rl,~ a
through the regular diplomatic
channels
In telegram addressed to Rabbi
Wise and other leading members of
American Jewry, Hull said last night
that the Berlin embassy and the con-
sulates in various parts OF Germany
had reported that whereas there was
Tor short time considerable physical
mistreatment Of Jews. this phase may
be considered virtually terminated"
There was also some picketing Of
Jewish merchandising stores and in
stances of professional discrimination.
Hull reported. These manifestations
were viewed with serious concern by the
German government"
Situation Seems Improving.
The anti-Semitic manifestations mark
ed the rise Of Adolf Hitler TO the die
tatorship. Numerous protest meetings
were held throughout the United States
against the acts of violence attributed
TO Hitler's brown -shirted storm troopers.
THE feeling has been widespread in
Germany said Hull. that following
so far-reaching political readjustment
as has recently taken place. some time
must elapse before a state of equilibrium
could be re-eSta bliShed
In the opinion of the embassy such
a stablllzatlon appears to have been
reached in the field of personal mis-
treatment, and there are indications
That in other phases the situation is
improving"
At the same time the secretarys
telegram was being sent, 1900 Jews in
New York were cheering Rabbi Wise as
ne announced that the American Jew
lsh Congress will transmit to the Ger
man government through its Ambas-
saoor here demands" for cessation of
all anti-Semitic activity.
Report Made to Hull.
Following is the secretary's telegram:
You will remember that at the time
OF your recent call at the department
l informed you that in view OF numer-
Gus press statements indicating wide
Germany, I would request the Amer
ican embassy at Berlin In consultation
with the principal consulates in Ger
many to investigate the situation and
submit report.
"A reply has now been received in
dicattng that, whereas, there was for a
short time considerable physical mis-
treatment Of Jews, this phase NAV be
considered virtually terminated. There
was also some picketing OF Jewish
merchandising stores apd instances Of
professional discrimination.
These manifestations were viewed
with serious concern by the German
government
Hitler in his capacity as leader of
the Nazi party issued an order calling
upon his followers to maintain law and
order. to avoid molesting foreigners.
dlsrupting trade, and to avoid the Ue-
alton Of possibly embarrassing interna-
tional incidents
Appeal Issued by Won Papen.
Later. Vice Chancellor) Won Papen
delivered speech at Breslau in which
he not only reiterated Hitlers appeals
for discipline but abiured the victors
OF the last election not to spoil their
triumph by unworthy acts OF revenge
and violence which could only bring
discredit upon the new regime in
foreign countries
''As a result, the embassy reports
that the authority of the regular police
has been reinforced.
The feeling has been widespread in
Germany that following so far-reaching
a political readjustment as has recently
taken place. some time must elapse be-
fore state of equilibrium could be
established
In the opinion Of the embassy such
a stabilization appears to have been
reached in the field Of personal mis-
treatment, and there are indications
that in other phases the situation Is
improving.
Il feel hopeful in view Of the re-
ported attitude of high German ON
cials and the evidences of amelioration
already indicated, that the situation,
which has caused such widespread con-
Germ throughout this country will soon
revert to normal. Meanwhile I shall
continue to watch the situation closely.
with sympathetic interest and With
q desire to be helpful in whatever way
possible