in establishing the early colonies, and it is only a pity that more considerable progress was not made――but now all were agreed that, in consideration of the new possibilities, the movement must come into relation with the political forces, and the establishment of actual relations constituted a great many-sided and responsible work, which had to be carried out, at first in England, but also partly in other countries of the _Entente_. One of the most distinguished representatives of the Zionist idea in this country is the Very Rev. Dr. Moses Gaster, the late _Haham_ of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ congregations in England, who from early youth occupied a respected and influential position, in the time of _Chovevé Zion_ as well as in Zionism, and devoted himself also with great zeal to the political question of Zionism. He also represented the view that a wide field for political efforts lay open here, and he freely gave his time and his eloquence in the service of the cause. In this direction he was very active, especially in the earlier stages. The Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Herman Hertz, Chief _Rabbi_ of the United Congregations of the British Empire, has evinced a sympathy with the Zionist Movement which at certain pregnant moments was equivalent to declaring himself at one with Zionism. His affiliation with the Zionist idea goes back to _Chovevé-Zion_ days, and subsequently he became one of the founders of the “South African Zionist Federation.” The Spiritual Leader of British Jewry has ever been a sincere friend of the movement, and on various decisive occasions has championed the idea, defending it, explaining it, and encouraging it. In the new development, especially in the months preceding the “Declaration,” his help in connection therewith has been of far-reaching and lasting importance.