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<p>[Page 34]</p><p>Otto Kahn, the German Jewish financier in New York, a partner in the firm Kuhn, Loeb & Co in New York. This "German" has German parents, has served as a soldier in Germany, was then naturalised in England and later in America. The following passages from his letters and speeches were cited:</p><p>[In English in image.]<br />In word and deed I have proved my fervent allegiance to the cause of England from the first day that accursed Prussianism let loose upon the world the devil's visitation of this apalling war. I am a profound admirer and most sincere wellwisher of that splendid race and nation and eager to serve her to the best of my abilities.</p><p>This appalling conflict, which has been drenching the world with blood, is not a mere fight of peoples against peoples. It goes far deeper. It transcends vastly the bounds of racial allegiance. In determining one's duty towards it, the time has gone by - if it ever was - when race and blood and inherited afflications were permitted to account. [end of English]</p>