“…1938-12-19 - 4 - PROTEST AGAINST THE PERSECUTION OF THE JEWS IN GERMANY. 16. The joint meeting of the two Internationals adopted the following resolution protesting against the inhuman persecutions of Jews in Germany: Meeting on the 25th November, 1938, in Paris, the Executive of the International Federation of Trade Unions end the Bureau of the Labour and Socialist International raise a vehement protest against the abominable persecution of the Jews in Nazi Germany, recently carried to lengths which are an outrage to humanity. …”

“…PARIS 101/102, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON, E.C.1. ptivate & confidential 28th DECEMBER 1939 Mr Hunt SPANISH REFUGEE COMMITTEE W 1 Dear Sir, I send you herewith a letter from Mr Gallut, a spanish Gentleman: before the War I gave some assistance to spanish refugees, recommended to me by the Comite Socialiste in Paris, but now, in War's time and as a German Jew, I can hardly do anything in such matters by reasons, which you of course will easily understand. …”

“…The meeting also adopted a resolution condemning the persecution of the Jews and sent a message of sympathy to the French T.U.C. 292/946/17a/2…”

“…The Labour Government acted as their officials wanted when Attlee refused to implement the Anglo-American Palestine Commission's suggestion that 100,000 European Jews be admitted, unless U.S.A. was prepared to help. …”

“…You should not forget that there are tens of thousands of Spanish refugees still in France who were not Brigaders; that 50,000 foreign Jews - many of whom are nationals of Allied nations - have been rounded up and interned for deportation to Germany; and that there is now a threat of expulsion from Vichy France to the Occupied Territory of all foreign refugees who entered the 'Free Zone' after September 1st, 1939. …”

“…If the organization survived at all after being compelled to subject its members and supporters to such reprisals, it would lead a branded existence, somewhat reminiscent of the time when Jews were compelled to wear the Star of David for easy identification. …”