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two-thirds of the entire number of delegates to be elected, the major fraction being regarded as equivalent to one.

ARTICLE XIICONGRESS

Sec. 1 —The Executive Committee shall make all arrangements for the election of delegates to the International Zionist Congress by shekel payers in accordance with the election laws of such Congress.

ARTICLE XIIIRELATIONS WITH OTHER ZIONIST ORGANIZATIONSSec. 1—The Executive Committee may en-

ter into official relations with other branches of the Zionist Movement recognized by the Statutes of the Zionist Congress for the purpose of co-operation in international affairs.

ARTICLE XIVBY-LAWS

Sec. 1 empowered to adopt by-laws to this Constitution.

ARTICLE XV INCORPORATION

Sec. 1—The Zionist Organization of America shall be incorporated in such a manner as the Executive Committee may decide.

ARTICLE XVI

REPEAL OF PREVIOUS CONSTITUTIONS

‘Sec. 1—The hitherto existing constitutions of all constituent organizations and all by-laws thereto, and all resolutions not in conformity with the provisions of this Constitu-

ARTICLE XVIIAMENDMENTS

Sec. 1 This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the delegates present and voting at any Annual Convention or Special Convention called for that purpose.

EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIAL EXPRESSIONS

A. H. Fromenson, Publicity Director, Zionist Organization of America

Out of the close scrutiny to which the secular press of Pittsburgh subjected the deliberations at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hall comes the adjective “momentous.” It is found in the editorial summary published in the Gazette Times after the close of the Zionist convention. “In taking momentous steps in preparation for materializing the Jewish dream, the Zionist Convention also made a notable contribution to Allied success in the war,’ said this summary. “German victory would spell the doom of Zionists’ hopes... . The Jews, who have been loyal defenders of democracy from the beginning of the war, feel more than ever that they are fighting for attainment of a sentimental aim as dear to them as the material benefits which will accrue to the whole world from the defeat of the Huns. Victory is almost in sight. The necessary extra exertion to secure if may come from the Zionists.”

In an earlier editorial than the one already quoted the Gazette-Times said: “The Great War has given a wonderful impetus to the restoration of Palestine to the Jews . . . The same world-event is proving an emollient in racial and sectarian affairs, and the times are more propitious for the Zionist movement than ever before.”

The Post joined its neighbors in welcoming the Zionists, and said of the convention, which it regards as a history-maker: “It will be taken as an inspiration for turning anew to the ideas and prophecies from of old for encouragement in a troublous time.” It quoted the promises in Deuteronomy, by Moses, by Isaiah, Micah, in support of this thesis. Reminding its readers that this is the third Zionist convention held in Pittsburgh, it said that the city “is especially fortunate in having been chosen for the meeting this year, in which the long cherished hopes of the Jewish people are about to be realized.”

“The world unites in sympathy with the Zionists,” declared the Leader. “The realization of the dream of ages is too near to expect less than the enthusiasm which is evident and heartfelt. The picture of almost frenzy that was presented in the convention hall when the United States of the Near East was mentioned showed also the direction in

which Zionist affection turns most—America. The last stage of the success for which the Zionists have labored is well covered. The Christian world follows the hopes and labors of the Zionists, and Christian Pittsburgh with special warmth, joins hands and hearts with the convention which speaks from and to the soul of all Zion: ‘Peace be within thy gates, Jerusalem.”

In the opinion of the Dispatch Jewish Palestine will resume its place among the nations and Pittsburgh will be proud of having been the place “where the Constitution of the new state was formulated.” It approves of the pledge of the Allies of their intention to establish a Jewish Homeland in Palestine, -adding: “No program of self-determination would have been complete without some such provision for the Jewish race.” It is interesting to note, right here, that this, as well as all the other papers quéféed, point out that Zionism does not seek to organize a wholesale exodus of all the Jews from all over the world.

The Palestine Policy formulated by the convention was commended by the Press as a remarkable instance of historical persistence and racial loyalty and solidarity. “Nobody who is at all familiar with the social and economic policy which distinguished ancient Israel from so many other nations can fail to be struck by the reassertion which this platform or program makes of the ancient principles. . . . The one great passion of the Hebrew prophets was social justice.’ The Press regarded the adoption of this program, which it has no doubt will be approved by Jewish sentiment all over the world as evidence that “this passion is still strong in Jewish hearts.”

The Sun repudiated the thought that Zionism represents a vision and an unattainable ambition. “The success of the Allied arms,” it pointed out, “makes comparatively easy the carrying out of the ideas that have been held even (!) by many Jews to be chimerical.”

So much “even” the Jewish Criterion concedes, but immediately gives way to the fear that this may somehow prejudice the interests of the Jews of the world “if the opinion of its advocates yields unrestrainedly to the desire for emotional indulgence and discards the spirit of political rationalism.” Just what this means is not clear, unless it be that the Zionists offend by bringing their hearts and their souls, as well as their minds, to their task. And there persists, still, in the mind

ARTICLE XVI

REPEAL OF PREVIOUS CONSTITUTIONS

‘Sec. 1—The hitherto existing constitutions of all constituent organizations and all by-laws thereto, and all resolutions not in conformity with the provisions of this Constitu-

ARTICLE XVII

AMENDMENTS

Sec. 1 This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the delegates present and voting at any Annual Convention or Special Convention called for that purpose.