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& clothing, and, whereas millions of them have been driven from
their homes without any warning deprived of an opportunity
to make prevision for their most elementary wants, causing
starvation, disease and untold suffering &, whereas the people
of the United States of America have learned with sorrow of
this terrible plight of millions of human beings, & have most
generously responded to the cry for help whenever such
appeal has reached them, therefore, be it resolved that in
view of the misery wretchedness & hardship which these 9
millions of Jews are suffering, the President of the United States
be respectfully asked to designate a day on which the
citizens of this country may give expression to their sympathy
by contributing to the funds now being raised for the relief
of the Jews in the war zones." Whatever we may think of
the self imposed task of Mr. Fischel, we cannot but feel
a deep sense of gratitude to Senator Martine for the beautiful
true brotherly spirit that prompted him to make this plea in
behalf our brethern. The The non Jewish people in every
city town & hamlet of this great country so peaceful so
free so rich & prosperous, are will thereby be given an opportunity