Evening star., 1948-03-02

Apparently the answer lies in the fact that
politically potent United States Jewry over
whelmingly is behind the establishment Of q
homeland in Palestine. The Arabs, on the other
hand are political nonentities In America.
When the Arabs have attempted to present
their case in this country, they have received
rude treatment. Here In Washington last year,
there were charges that Arab representatives
were parties to some sort Of conspiracy because
of their overt opposition to partition.
It is my understanding that the Arabs have
been In possession Of Palestine for well over
1000 years. How then, could Great Britain
have given" Palestine to the Jews through
the Balfour declaration of 1917?
Some Zionists intimate that the Arabs have
less right to Palestine because the Mufti and
other leaders co-operated with the Nazis. The
argument, Of course, is lacking In validity, since
as people the Arabs took no sides in the war.
and many co-operated whole -heartedly with
us. Should the Irish be deprived Of Ireland
because they were neutral?
Another false argument in behalf Of estab-
fishing q Jewish homeland in Palestine is
that the Jewish immigrants of the past
20 years have made the desert blossom into
land OF milk and honey. Behind this truly
spectacular development in Jewish commun1-
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American dollars In Saudi Arabia, where
American dollars are being traded for OIL the
desert also is blooming The one accomplish
ment is no more praiseworthy than the other.
All in all, 1t seems a great pity that the
United Nations may be placed in position
where its continued existence depends on the
implementation of a decision arrived at
through political pressure. But the greatest
tragedy is that the American people, through
lack Of information, have permitted their
country to be the prime mover in the unjust
partition Of an Arab homeland
CHARLES L. ADAMS.
Administration Inconsistencies Listed
To the Editor Of The Star:
Will some one kindly explain to me why
this administration follows such diametricaly
opposed policies simultaneously as:
Urges citizens to buy Savings Bonds thus
increasing the national debt, yet proposes
applying the Treasury surplus to reducing the
national debt
Advocates making Germany capable of being
self-supporting SO as not to be burden on the
taxpayers of the United States, yet pursues the
policy OF removing German industrial equip
ment capable OF making Germany self-sufdci-
ent in many essential peacetime necessities.
Advocates rationing to reduce the effect OF
high prices on the consumer, yet urges Con-
gress to give each taxpayer a $40 exemption
for himself and each dependent, which imme
diately would be reflected in more bidding for
limited supplies OF commodities and rising
prices.
Advocates the Marshall plan for Europe so
that Europe can once again become economi
cally strong, and to provide Europe with dol
lar exchange for the purchase of essential
foodstuffs. yet maintains high tariff against
everything which Europe must sell us in order
to strengthen her industries and obtain dollar
exchange.
Pursues policy of containment of Russia
in Europe by sending aid and military observers
and equipment to Greece and Turkey, yet pur-
sues policy of ignoring Russia's policy Of
expansion in Korea and Manchuria and sends
no arms to China.
Takes steps to eliminate Communists from
holding jobs in the Federal Government, yet
opposes the Taft-Hartley labor law which
makes necessary compulsory separation of
Communists from labor unions in order to
receive the benefits of the law.
REALIST