Zionist activity up to now, may indulge in quite risky experiments with them. Such a change of policy —the change of personnel is not the question—is calcu lated to jeaopardize our successes so far, even to injure materially our general Organization. But I am too much con vinced of the inner strength of our Idea and too much imbued with the faith in the realization of our Ideal to believe that the Congress will allow itself to be misled by a one-sided party tendency to this step so fraught with consequences, a step which would make it impossible for some of the best among us to continue their co-operation. I hope, rather, that the Congress will de clare itself for the Intergrity of our Institutions and the unity of our party.
I entertain the firm conviction that the American Zionists understand clearly and appreciate my conclusions, and that their delegates to the Congress will represent these views. I have always placed high hopes on our comrades in America and expect that your present gathering will contribute to the welfare and prosperity of our common work.
With this assurance, I send you my heartiest greetings, wish you the fullest measure of success in your convention as well as in all your Zionist activity, and remain, with deep respect and loyal Zionist greetings,
Faithfully yours, (SIGNED) David Wolfsohn.
From Otto Warburg
I am very glad to hear that your Federation will shortly hold its Sixteenth Annual Convention at Cincinnati and have pleasure in sending my cordial greetings to the delegates who will be assembled.
I feel that there is less need on this occasion to address a lengthy message to your Convention as my colleague, Mr. Sokolow, has during the last two months delivered a number of eloquent and instructive speeches in all the leading cities of the American Commonwealth which have dealt not merely ably but authoritatively with all aspects of the Zionist movement that are of immediate interest. It has afforded me and my col-
leagues in the Inner Actions Committee the sincerest gratification to note with what enthusiasm Mr. Sokolow has been received by all sections of the Jewish Community in the United States and with what sympathy his appeals for corporation in our national work have been received in all circles. It is our earnest hope that he has not only strengthened the faith of the waverers but also converted the doubters, and that he has succeeded in giving fresh life to Zionist ideals in a land that is often said to be immersed in materialism.
The events of the past year in the Near East naturally caused us some concern as it was difhcult to see whether the area of hostilities might not be extended in a direction that would seriously effect our interests. It is, therefore, a matter of satisfaction to us that, apart from the temporary distrubance to the work of propaganda in the Balkan countries änd the adjacent regions, the Balkan War has not inflicted any appreciable injury upon our cause. On the contrary, it is likely to yield us some good. The experiences of the past are bound to make more than a passing impression upon the Ottoman Government, which is now in greater need than ever of aid and friendship. We have repeatedly declared that our aims in Palestine are of a peaceful and beneficent character, and we trust that as soon as the Government is able to occupy itself again with the affairs of that country it will convince itself of the valuable services we have rendered to the advancement of colonization there, more particularly during the last ten years, and of the great potentialities for the future contained in our movement. Every year naturally adds to our burdens anıl our tasks, and it is therefore incumbent upon our various Fderations to see that we are properly equipped to discharge them.
I feel assured that your convention will be marked by more than the usual enthusiasm,not only because of the recent visit of Mr. Sokolow but because we are on the eve of an important Congress. I, hope, therefore, that the enthusiasm of the delegates will find an outlet in constructive measures designed to strengthen and to extend your Federation, which my colleagues and