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No. 22. — Vienna, 30th May 1902. — 6th Year

The Reception at Karlsruhe.

Karlsruhe, 24th May 1902.

Concerning the audience of the Zionists, the official Court Circular announces the following: "His Royal Highness the Grand Duke yesterday received a Zionist deputation, consisting of Messrs. Dr. Bodenheimer, barrister, of Cologne, Assessor Dr. Friedemann of Wiesbaden, Dr. Kaufmann of Freiburg, Dr. Klee of Berlin, the town physician Dr. Moses of Mannheim, and the barrister Dr. Schauer of Mainz. The deputation conveyed to the Grand Duke the congratulations of their association upon the jubilee of his reign, together with their thanks for his interest in their endeavours."

This announcement makes public what had already been known to a narrower circle, namely that the kindly and wise Grand Duke of Baden does not withhold his goodwill from the endeavours of the Zionists. Without wishing to drag the person of this universally revered prince into the dispute over the judgment of Zionism, which in many quarters still runs hot, we may nevertheless be permitted to express our joy that a deputation of German Zionists enjoyed the distinction of being so graciously received by him.

The whole noble amiability of the Grand Duke came to light at this reception. It will be among the best memories of their lives for all who took part in the interview, how kindly and cordially the Grand Duke spoke with each one of them, how he showed himself informed down to the particulars upon the state of our movement, and how with words of recognition he emphasised the humanitarian trait in our movement.

After the leader of the deputation, Dr. Bodenheimer, had presented all the gentlemen, he addressed the Grand Duke and said, among other things, that such a prince, who had ever shown an open eye and a receptive heart for want and misery wherever they came to light, and who had at all times known how to value every disinterested endeavour for the common weal, had a claim not only to the love of his subjects but also to the recognition of all mankind. The Zionists of the whole world, and especially those of the German Empire, therefore looked up to the Grand Duke with heartfelt veneration and gratitude, since it had not remained unknown that he had extended his goodwill to the Zionist endeavours as well. With a foresight sharpened by the experiences of a long and eventful life, the Grand Duke had well recognised the significance of that movement which aims to create, for the scattered members of the Jewish people who, homeless, yearn for a lasting place of refuge, a new home upon the hallowed soil of their fathers, and to lead the wandering people of the Jews back to agriculture and industry upon their own soil.

The Grand Duke thereupon thanked the members of the deputation in an exceedingly friendly manner for their attendance and their congratulations. He further said, word for word: "To support that which your leader Doctor Herzl has initiated has been a welcome duty to me. I am glad to state that the understanding of the movement is increasing. The diversity of opinion does, of course, make understanding difficult. Your Mannheim meeting, which has now closed, has doubtless also helped to remove misunderstandings."

Dr. Bodenheimer now remarked that at Mannheim members of the Oberrath and other influential co-religionists as well had followed the deliberations of the Delegates' Conference with newly awakened interest. The Grand Duke inquired after the state of the movement in other countries, and returned again to the Baden committees upon hearing that Dr. Kaufmann was endeavouring to propagate our idea among the Jews of Baden. The Grand Duke asked whether any real success was to be perceived. Dr. Kaufmann replied: "We have in Baden several considerable local Zionist groups, as at Freiburg and Mannheim. Throughout the country we have many fellow Zionists who are waiting for an organisation to come into being. We have repeatedly had occasion to observe that our movement meets with approval. Dr. Moses here is the chairman of the Mannheim local group."

To the Grand Duke's question: "Have you many members?" Dr. Moses answered: "Yes indeed, Royal Highness; but it has cost great pains to overcome the misunderstandings."

Dr. Bodenheimer remarked hereupon that at Mannheim he had pointed out what an error it was to believe that we wished to transfer to the new homestead those also who are well content here.