The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-12-22

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being mobilized in opposition to such
an inhuman policy. 1t is contrary to
world opinion. We must continue to
protest against injustice and we must
utilize all reasonable and peaceful
methods available in opposition to the
continuation of such barbaric policies.
This meeting tonight is thoroughly
representative and truly American. All
are united in common cause and
common purpose. All are moved by
humane considerations. Many who are
present speak for and represent thou
sands of working men and women who
are in full sympathy and accord with
the ideals and purposes of this meet
ing.
In like manner, the representatives
Of many large financial and employing
interests have joined in the promotion
Of goodwill and cooperation and for
the preservation of human rights.
Men and women of varying creeds and
!. religious beliefs have come to this
meeting to portray to the Founders
of the Leon Blum Colony the response
their appeal found in them.
We vigorously protest against the
persecution of Jewish people in Ger
) many. We protest against the inter-
ference with the exercise of the rights
, of Catholics, Jews and Protestants to
worship in accordance with the die
, tates of conscience. We protest against
, the destruction of free, democratic
trade unions. We protest against
the rule of autocrats and dictators
everywhere. We appeal for the estab-
: lishment of freedom, democracy, good
will and peace throughout the world.
, The United States, true to its
traditional policy, has assumed a
strong position upon a great humane
international issue, under the inspir-
5 ing leadership of President Roosevelt
An unprecedented wave of cruel op-
e preston has submerged large groups
of helpless people in foreign lands
Protestants, Catholics, Labor repre-
: sentatives, liberal-minded people and
friends and relatives of the un-
fortunate victims.
/ People who have the good fortune
e to live in land where they enjoy the
blessings of liberty and freedom have
e repeatedly responded to appeals to ex-
f tend help and assistance to those who
e suffer persecution and the denial OF
: ordinary human rights.
The Founders of the Leon Blum
: Colony in Palestine, under whose aus
} pices we meet tonight, are responding
5 to the needs of this distressing inter
, national situation. They have launch,
: ed noble enterprise which calls fol
the highest type of service and self.
sacrifice. NI
The men and women who are iden
E titled with this humane undertaking
seek to create a home and work op
q uortunities for working people who
- have been driven from the communi
y ties in which they have been residing
:, The task is a great one but not great
er than the crisis which created it.
Test Of Civilization
d The test of civilization is the ability
! to tolerate those with whom we differ
e in thought or religion.
C The test of democracy is the abilit!
of different persons, groups and force!
l. to live peaceably side by side.
It We, in America, have developed th'
q highest type of democracy and thu
d fact that an assembly such as thi
# can voluntarily convene to offer aid t'
II unfortunates i'm other lands and tt
seek solution Of their problems ant
h a haven for their refuge shows tha
Y we have travelled far upon the path
i way of civilization.
g 1t was reasonable TO believe that ou
& OF the refining processes of civliza
t. ton there would develop the highes
type of racial and religious tolerance
= respect for human rights and the pro
> lection of homes and property. That is
5. the real objective of true social or
: der based upon the fundamental prin
o ciples of civilized governments.
: The historic facts which are now
being recorded in many nations show
Y that they have failed to make real
;. vital and operative these scientific
= principles of civilized administration
and control.
n Thousands of people are wanderers
= without homes, stripped of their pos
Il sessions, are the victims Of racial anc
n religious hatred. Such condition is
: contradictory to the ideals and lofty
: purposes of this twentieth century
G civilization.
: We, here in America, are deeply
S touched by the suffering and priva
y tions of the unfortunate men, womer
: and children across the sea. W.
+ strive to help them, We want to as
i sist them. We crave the opportunity
to alleviate their distress and suffer
It ing.
l. Tribute to Leon Blum
= This project is practical, sensbl,
solution of the social and economic
It problems which confronts those wht
y will make up the Leon Blum Colony. |
o has been given the name of Leol
l. Blum, a man who was formerl.
Prime Minister Of the French Repub
e lie.
l. The name of this great Statesman