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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1923)
Ex-Premier Says ^140,0(10,000 Jews Are Persecuted Declares No Good Hrfs Ever Come to Nations That Have Oppressed Hebrew People. (Continued From I’age One.t land their fathers made famous. Palestine under Jewish rule once maintained a population of 6,000.000. Under the blighting rule of the Turk it barely supported a population of 70.000. The land flowing with milk md honey is now largely a stony and unsightly desert. To quote one of the ablest and most farsighted business men of today, “U is a land of immense possibilities in spite of the terrible neglect? of its resources lPHulting from Turkish misrule. Its glorious estate has been let down by centuries of neglect. The Turks cut down the forests and never troubled to replant them. They slaughtered the cattle and never troubled to re place them." It is one of the peculiarities of the Jew hunter that he adores the Turk. If Palestine is to be restored to a condition even approximating to its ancient prosperity it must be by set tling Jews on its soil. The condition to which the land has been reduced by centuries of the most devastating oppression in the world is such that restoraion is only possible by a race lhat is prepared for sentimental rea sons to make and enduro sacri fices for the purpose. What is the history of Jewish set tlement In Palestine? It did not be with the Balfour declaration. A century ago there were barely 10, 000 Jews in the whole of Palestine. Before the war there were 100,000. The war considerably' reduced these numbers, arid immigration since 1918 has basely filled up the gaps. At the present timorous rate of progress it will be many years before it reaches 200.000. Jewish settlement started practical ly 70 years ago. It started with Sir Moses Monteflore's experiment in 1874—another war year. The sultan had good reasons for propitiating Jews in that year, just as the allies had in 1917. So the Jewish settle ment of Palestine began. From that day onward it has proceeded slowly but steadily. The land available was not of the best. Prejudices and fears had to he negotiated. Anything In the nature of wholesale expropriation of Arab cultivators, even for cash, had to be carefully avoided. The Jews were therefore often driven to settle on barren sand dunes and malarial swamps. Palestine Has Great Future. Everywhere the Jew cultivator produces heavier and richer crops than his Arab neighbor. He has introduced into Palestine more scien tific methods of cultivation, and his example is producing a beneficent effect on the crude tillage of the Arab peasant. It will not be long fre Canaan becomes once more a 'and flowing with milk and honey. •*ri*he effects of the neglect and mis rule of centuries cannot be effaced by the issue of a declaration. The cutting down of trees has left the soil unprotected against heavy rains, and rocks which were once green w ith vineyards and olive groves have been swept bare. Terraces which ages of patient industry built up have been destroyed by a few gener ations of Turkish stupidity. They cannot be restored in a single genera tion. Great irrigation works must he constructed if the settlement is to proceed on a satisfactory scale. Palestine possesses in some re flects advantages for the modern set tler* which to its ancient inhabitants were a detriment. It* one great river, with its two tributaries, are rapid and have a great fall. For power this is admirable. Whether for irrigation or for the setting up of new industries, this gift of nature ro Palestine Is capable of exploitation impossible before the scientific dis coveries of the last century. The tableland of Judea has a rainfall which if caught in reservoirs at ap propriate centers would make of the "desert of Judea" a garden. If this were done Arab and Jew alike would sha^re in the prospet-ity. There are few countries on earth which have made less of their possi bilities. Take its special attractions for tourists. I was amazed to find that visitors to Palestine in the whole course of a year only aggregate 15, 000. It contains the most famous .^jrines In the world. Its history is nrYnore absorbing interest to the rich est peoples on earth, and Is better taught to their children than even that of their'own country. Home of its smallest villages are better known o countless millions than many a prosperous modern city. « liy Tourists Avoid Palestine. Hundreds of thousands ought to be visiting this sacred laud every year. Why are they not doing or*l ,The answer is—Turkish misrule scared away the pilgrims. Those who went there came hark disillusioned and dis appointed. The modern "spies" on their return did not carry with them luscious grapes of Escol to t(|rill the multitude with a desire to follow I cir example. They brought home de pt easing tales of squalor, discomfort and exaction’ which dispelled the glamor arid diseouraged further pil grimages. The settled govern ment gibe* the holy land its first ' bailee for 1,900 years. JJuf there Is so much undeveloped country de manding the attention of civilization that Palestine will lose that chance unless it Is made the special charge of some powerful Influence. The lews alone can redeem It from the wilderness and restore Its anel.nt glory. In that trust there Is no Injustice to any other race. Tim Arabs have neither the means, the energy nor the ambition to discharge this duty. The IJrltlsh empire has too many burdens glen its shoulders to carry this experi ment through successfully. The Jew ish race, with Its genius, Its resource fulness, its tenacity and, not least, its wealth, can alone perform this essential task. The Halfour declara tion la not an expropriating but an enabling clause. It Is only a charter of equality for Jews. Here are Its terms: His majesty* government view with favor the establishment in Pal estine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavor* to facilitate the achievement of this object, U being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non Jewish communities in Pales tine. or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country." This declaration was subsequently endorsed and adopted by President Wilson and the ‘French and "Italian foreign ministers. The Zionists ask for no more. It has been suggested by their enemies l hat they are seeking to establish a ■Jewish oligarchy in Palestine that will reduce the A rail Inhabitant to a condition of servitude to a favored Hebrew minority. Th% best answer to that charge Is to be found in the memorandum submitted by the Zion IsL association to the league of na tions. "The Jews demand no privilege un less It be the privilege of rebuilding by (heir own efforts and sacrifices a land which, once the seat of a thriv ing and productive civilization, has long been suffered to remain dere lict. They expect no favored treat ment in the matter of political or religious rights. They assume as a matter of course that all inhabitants of Palestine, be they Jews or non Jews, will bo in every respect on a footing of perfect equality. They seek no share in government beyond that to which (hey may be entitled under the constitution as citizens of tile country. They solicit no favors. They ask, in short, no more than an assured opportunity of peaoefully building up their national home by their own exertions and of succeed ing on their merits." This is tlie modest request which these exiles from Zion propound to the nations. And surely it is just for it to be conceded, and, if conceded, then to be carried out in the way men of honor fulfill their bond. The I,and of Their Fathers. There are 14 millions of Jews in the world. They belong to a race which for at least 1,900 years has been subjected to persecution, pillage, massacre und the torments of endless derision; a race that has endured per secution which for variety of torture —physical, material and mental—in flicted on its victims; for the viru lence and malignity with which it has been sustained; for the length of time it has lasted, and, more than all, for the fortitude and patience with which it has been suffered, is without paral lel in the history of any other, peo ple. is It too much to ask that those amongst them whose 'Sufferings are the worst shall be able to find refuge in the land of (heir fathers made holy by the splendor of their genius,' by the loftiness of their thoughts, by the consecration of their lives and by the inspiration of their message to mankind? Coroner s Jury Says Maryland Woman Murdered Attempt Made to Connect Hus band With Death—Pretty Waitress Mentioned in Case. By International Newn Seri Ire. Frederick, Md., July 14.—The death of Mrs. Grace Houck Kepner, mem ber of a noted Maryland family, was clouded with mystery tonight when a coroner's jury returned a verdict charging she had been murdered "by unknown persons.” The verdict followed a two days’ investigation of her death, after her body had been exhumed. Mrs. Kepner was found shot through the head In the bedroom of her home, June 18. Her death was at first believed to be suicidal. Although the state attempted to link B. Evert Kepner, wealthy bank er husband, with the crime, the jury did not mention him In Its report. The jury, however, recommended that the ease be immediately laid be fore a grand jury and that an arrest be made as soon as conditions war rant. Tho murder has aroused the entire community, uh a suicide theory was generally accepted following Mrs. Kepner's death. The state charged Kepner himself "spread” the suicide report. At the hearing, Kepner de clared his wife had killed herself. Testimony during the tralal also showed Kepner had been "keeping company” with Miss Lulu Ricketts, a pretty waitress, and had showered gifts upon her. Mail Kill cd, One Overcome by Fires in New Hampshire Plymouth, N, H„ July 14.—The body of an unidentified woodsman was found in the woods northeast of here today, where forest fires are burning, and another woodsman was discovered unconscious from I he heat. A party of 12 or 15 fighters who entered the woods from the Bee he river district has been entirely accounted for, according to reports here tonight, removing fear that two <»f the men had been caught by the flames and smoke. The fire, which has ravaged about 6,000 acres of timber land,, raged all today 'in the slash and tonight Is working toward Sandwich. Two Pb ad Guilty to Auto Thefts; Arc Sentenced Lincoln. July 14.—Leroy !;.<•«• and Charle* Eliott, alleged ring leader* in the baud of automobile thieve*, to which a score or more of car theft* within the pant few month* have been traced, todny In district court here waived the reading of tnforira tlona, entered plea* and aaked for immediate se.ttencj Piet nut Judge Stewart compil'd with the ta<{ue*t. Klllott was given from one to 10 year* In the state penltenllnry and He**e an undetermined term in the reformatory. V olcauocs Active. Managua, Nicaragua, July 14—The volcanoe* Ometepe and Santiago' are Mhowing extraordinary activity. Hev*n earth shocks were felt at San Fran c|*< o, In the department of Morazan, each one stronger than the preced ing. The populace fled In panic. Many Killed in Wreck. Guatemala t’lty. July 14 —Many peraon* were killed when two train* collided on th« railroad to Purlo Bar rio* today. First aid treatment wa* given by an auxiliary train to numer ous ji*u***ngfi* who wer* injured. Court Orders Power Rates to Be Reduced Lincoln, .July 14.—By a decision of the supreme court today the Inter mountain Light and Power company must supply to the citizens of Chad ron power at the rate of 6 cents a kilowatt an hour and light at 12 rents an hour, as it is alleged it ron traded to do in 1910. At the time of advancing prices the company found its costs had so great ly lncrea»ed that the rates were not remunerative, and It notified the Chadron municipality it must Increase them a third. The city council ob jected but under an alleged threat to shut off the current it consented. In supreme court the company sought to show that the rlty had agreed to the advance, but the court says tile same argument would re lieve a highway robber with a gun at the hpad of a citizen of any respon sibility. Such enforced consent it says, cannot tie held to do away with contracted obligations. The principal Industry of Arabia is raising horses, camels, sheep, cat tle and inules. Rainbow Vets Parade Behind Ex-Commanders Indianapolis, July 14.—Through streets packed solid with cheering spectators, veterans of the Rainbow division of the A. E. S’„ paraded to day behind their former commanders, (Sen. Henri Oouraud of Prance and Gen. John J. Pershing The parade was the principal event on the pro gram of the fifth annual convention of the Rainbow Division Veterans' aa aoclatlon. Both the army chieftains spoke to the former service men. praising their valor in the world war on various fronts. General Gouraud took oc casion to defend the occupation of the Ruhr in his country. --S-A Col. John M. Johnson of Marion, S. (' , was elected president of the as sociation to succeed William Donovan. United State* district attorney for the western district of New York. Because of the stream of English emigrants who are entering the United Stales, the British government Is becoming worried over the loss of the great number of skilled artisans snd domestic servants. “Ask Mr. Foster” For aid and advice in planning va cations. All the irksome details are managed for you. Hotel, train, boat reservations are made, tickets procured, entire itineraries ar ranged. There is no charge for this service. Burgess-Nash Comrany * EVERYBODYS STORE” Fur Storage It is unsafe longer to delay. In our scientifically constructed cold, dry-air vaults furs are safe from damage by moths, theft or fire. During the summer months, re pairing and remodeling are done at a lesser cost and naturally with more leisure than in the regular season. July Clearance Sale Coats Suits Dresses ■■ '?%>?*' f-r * n m • ^ ror Women and Misses ^ For Clearance Original Prices In these three groups of apparel we have included even our highest priced garments. During this sale you may purchase the best of tailoring and exclus ive designing for the usual price of clothes not half so lovely or serviceable. For Example We List: Coats Wraps, tapes and swagger sport coats, all new and of this season's styling. Choose an extremely smart garment of any type at these clearance prices: $21.00 Coat..$10.50 $25.00 Coats . .$12.50 $35.00 Coats.$17.50 $49.50 Coats .$24.75 $59.50 Coats.$29.75 $68.00 Coats .$34 00 $79.50 Coats... $39.75 $89.50 Coats . . ..$44.75 Dresses Regardless of the original cost, we offer a large group of silk and woolen dresses at exactly one-half the marked price: $21.00 Dresses ... §10.50 $29.50 Dresses . S14.75 $35.00 Dresses .SI7.50 $49.50 Dresses .S24.75 $59.50 Dresses .S29-75 $75.00 Dresses .S37.50 $95.00 Dresses .S47.50 $150.00 Dresses . S75.00 Third Floor Suits AH this season’s smartest styles, many of them suitable for late fait and early winter wear, will be offered in this sale at unprecedented price reduc tions : $24.50 Suits.812.25 $29.50 Suits.814.75 $45.00 Suits .822.50 $55.00 Suits.827.50 $59.50 Suits.S20 75 $65.00 Suits.832^50 $89.50 Suits.844.75 $125.00 Suits ......... S62.50 July Clearance of Toilet Goods Greatly Reduced in Price $1.00 Shower Bath Spray, 78* $1.75 Fountain Syringes, 89* 50c Jergen’s Lotion, bottle, 39* 36c Azurea Talcum Powder, can . .25* 50c Djer Kiss Face Powder, box . 35* With each purchase of a - $1.00 jar of “L o u r n a y” Lemon Cream, we will give a 60c can of fragrant L’lle d’ Amour Talcum Powder. 10c Creme Oil Soap, cake, «* ! $1.25 can of Body Talcum with •large Gainsborough Puff, »t . 89* 35c Frostilla Lotion, bottle, 22* ! $1.00 Coty’s Talcum Powder, bottle . 89* 10c Colgate’s Big Bath Soap, dozen . 95* ! 50c jar Smooth Hair. . ...37* $1.26 El Murillo Castile Soap, 3-pound bar .89* With each purchase of any Rose Maid preparation, we will give a 60c jar of Rose Maid Cleansing Cream. 36c Palm Olive Shaving Cream, tube . 22* $1.00 L’Origan F’ace Powder, box . 89* i $1.00 LeTrefle or AzOrea Face Powder, box . . . 85* $2.5y Fiver’s Toilet Water, any odor.81.98 $3.00 Auto Strop Safety Razor . 89* j $1.00 Gillette Razor Blades, Pbg... 63* $8.60 L’Origan Toilet Water, bottle . 82.19 Main Floor July Clearance of Women’s Low Shoes Regular Stock Reduced to Oxford, Pump and Sandal Effects—All this season’s models that represent prac tically every type of foot wear. Formerly priced from $8 to $15. All Sis** All Width* Satin, Kid, Suede. Patent. Colored Kid Gray-Beige, Black, Broun, Ivory, Red, Green, Blue, \ iolet. Military, Cuban, Spanish and Loiv Heels. Main floor July Clearance Sale of Silks White Sport Satin All white patterns in plaid and striped effects. 40 d» 1 0*7 inches in width; yd. A .O / White Flat Crepe Heavy quality, suitable for pleat ed skirts. 40-inch <tO Q C width. A yard .... Satin Charmeuse Very heavy highly finished satin, 40 inches in width. AH the wanted dark- d>i Q*7 er shades; yard d* a »Q / Silk Pongee This 38-inch pongee is much used for lingerie, draperies and frocks. Specially priced nr for Monday, yard .HOC Knitted Crepes Printed knit crepe, either light or dark colored, in a wide va riety of patterns. d»0 on 36-inch width; yard O^is^H Second Floor Women ’» Silk Hose Pair 89c • Semi-fashioned silk hose in all white and white with fancy clox. Regularly much higher priced hose. Muln Floor Women’s Knit Vests At 89c Fiber silk vests in fancy weaves, bodice tops. Flesh, orchid, maize and Nile green. fcfefOtllj « <U|>| At 45c Sleeveless mer cerized vests made with full shoulders and band finished. Flesh only; sizes Sfi to 44. Regu larly 75c. Kiddies Half Hose Pair 39c Imported white lisle sox. The turnback top is finished with a Jac quard border. Regular ly 65c. Main Floor Silk Lingerie Clearance Priced Silk Chemise $2.95 Envelope chemise of crepe de chine and radium in pink, flesh, peach and white. Values to $3.95. Silk Gowns $3.95 Values to $4.95. Crepe de chine and radium gowns with built-up or strap shoulders. Tai lored or lace trimmed styles. Wash Satin Petticoats $2.95 White and flesh wash satin petticoats made with shadow proof panels. Regularly $4.95. Silk Fetticoats $3.95 Daintily trimmed with lace, these crepe de chene petticoats are a complement to any sum mer frock. White or flesh, with double panels both front and back. Regularly $5.95. Stcond Floor We Offer Every Model in Costume Blouses Our 1 / Off Entire */o Regular Stock / O Price There are large selection* from which to choose every type of costume blouse, including .lacquetlcs and even sleeveless coat*. Beautifully made of Crepe de Chine Ronhanara Crepe and headed, braided and embroidered most effective ly. All rise* at one-third reduction. Our Entire Stock of Smart Sweaters | <tl Offered 1 / Off Monday Ay a Regular At / Price For Monday only we are reducing every sweater in stork L’o ,. Plain and novelty weaves in plain or contrasting colors. Tuxedos, tiolf Coats, Sleeveless Swagger Coats All the wanted sports colors in all sites. Included in this grouping are'fiher and pure silk, Iceland, mohair and many handmade sweaters. w "S Smart Style* in Every Size Third Floor Beautiful Sport Skirts latest model;- in pleated and straightline effort* of Spongeen, Prunella gt* * __ ^ and Epongs may tie hud in the season's smartest cheeks, stripe* and over- Qu plaid* in lighter shade*. Sir.e* 2d to ,S4. «Jl*Tt »/«l Third Moor » Many \ cw and A awl HYarrs l b»rd F loor