Expresses concern regarding agricultural policy as outlined in General Hertzog's published letter to Smuts; query the position of agriculture in Natal and the outcome of the resolution adopted by the Congress of the South African Party in Bloemfontein concerning extended powers to be granted to the Provincial Councils; stress the need to clarify the a love questions in order that public opinion in Natal not be antagonised.

Congratulates Smuts on his efforts to establish a National Government.

Assures Smuts of his support and congratulates him on his recent political move.

Summarises Natal's attitude towards coalition proposals and devolution along federal lines within the framework of the Act of Union; reacts to General Kemp's statement concerning the National Government.

Thanks Smuts for his interesting letter; Hadfield's election as honorary member of the Russian Academy of Sciences of Leningrad is referred to; mentions an address he delivered at the luncheon given in his honour; stresses that his only concern regarding contact with. Russia was of a scientific and. technical nature; attaches a copy of a letter from Lord Rutherford referring to his election; attached, 1 page.

Indicates appreciation of Smuts' letter; expresses his support for the coalition movement but stresses that the people should have the opportunity to vote; expands on the Port Elizabeth South constituency.

The writer thanks Smuts for an interview; he sends a book on the proposed national home for the Jews in Palestine.

Found in: SACHER, H., ed. Zionism and the Jewish future. (S.992).

Notifies Banwell that he has forwarded his letter concerning railway advertisements to the Railway Administration; comments on current affairs in South Africa.

Congratulates him on his election as an honorary member of the Russian Academy of Sciences of Leningrad; refers to the British embargo on Russian imports; speculates on the gloomy international scene; hopes to attend a forthcoming Economic Conference.

Appreciates his letter; alludes to political developments in South Africa; analyses the world situation in general; hopes to attend the Economic Conference.