At the peak of the antiSemitic sentiment in Europe. Commissioner Elizalde exerted every effort to induce his Government in Manila to allow the legal entry and extend haven to 10.000 of these peoples. A plan was evolved to resettle these political refugee- in the island of Mindanao. capable of supporting a considerable increase in population and favorable climatically. To implement this project. substantial sums were made available for general development purposes. These negotiations were carried out in cooperation with the chairman of the House Immigration and Naturalization Committee. Commissioner Elizalde is the best friend the Filipino seamen have had In this country.. Born of a family engaged in the shipping business.
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