(Psalm cxxxvii. 5.)
The meeting rose en masse, repeating the words of the psalm amid great enthusiasm, which culminated in the singing of “Hatikvah” (the Jewish national song) and “God Save the King” by the Precentors’ Association.
Lord Rothschild, in rising to put the resolution, said it was a great honour for all of them to feel that they as Jews had met with a sincere welcome that day from representatives of no fewer than five different religions. He then read the resolution, which was carried with acclamation, the whole audience rising.
Among those who sent messages to the meeting were the following:—
From the Right Hon. Viscount Grey of Falloden, K.G.[¹]
I am in entire sympathy with the Declaration made by Mr. Balfour, and am very glad that this has been announced publicly as the view of the British Government.
[¹] Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, 1905–1916.
From the Right Hon. Walter Long, M.P.[¹]
Mr. Long desires me to thank you for your letter of the 14th ult., and to say that he wishes all success to the Zionist movement.
[¹] Secretary of State for the Colonies.