PALESTINE MANDATE

Evening Star, Issue 22440, 10 September 1936, Page 9

PALESTINE MANDATE

ARAB INSURRECTION THE LEADERS CONFER Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 9. Ihe Jerusalem correspondent of ‘ The Times ’ reports that Arab leaders are still conferring with regard to their attitude towards the British Government’s decision to send more troops. The younger men are urging resistance declaring that there is no hope now’but to fight to the bitter end. They admit the impossibility of withstanding the British Army, but apparently feel that they would do well enough to secure at least some of their demands. Moderate leaders think a tfay out of the impasse will be found before open rebellion breaks out. THREE POLICEMEN KILLED ’ATTEMPT TO MINE ROAD. JERUSALEM, September 9. (Received September 10, at 12.30 p.m.) Three British policemen were killed near Roshpina, a Jewish settlement in North Palestine, when rushing to defend a mail car upon which Arabs fired. Troops and'aircraft have since pursued the Arabs, thus far inflicting 10 known casualties. T}ie military frustrated an attempt to mine the Nablus-Tulkarem road. CRITICISM FROM INDIA S* SORROWS OF ISLAM.” LONDON, September 9. (Received September 10, at 12.30 p.m.) The Calcutta correspondent of ‘ The Times ’ says ‘ The Star of India,’ a Moslem newspaper, believed to be enjoying financial support from the Aga Khan and the members of the Bengal Government, in a leader entitled, ‘ Sorrows of Islam,’ bitterly attacks the British policy in Palestine, comparing it unfavourably with the French in Syria. It says the latest communique smacks of that of a double-faced diplomacy with which victims of Imperial aggrandisement are familiar. DEPARTING BRITISH TROOPS COMMANDER’S FAREWELL MESSAGE. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, September 9. (Received. September 10, at noon.) Special orders of the day addressed to all troops of the. first division who are embarking for Palestine by the Commander-In-Chief at Aldershot says: “I cannot let you leave without wishing yon good luck during what I hope and believe will only be a short visit to Palestine. Remember that the maintenance of law and order is a thankless task, which brings little honour or reward, but entails heavy responsibilities. The fame of the British Army stands high as the result of many such arduous tasks. I know you all well enough to be completely satisfied that this great reputation is safe in your hands and that when you return you will have raised it to an even higher level.” A Marseilles message states that Lieutenant-General Dill, the newlyappointed commander in Palestine, embarked on the destroyer Douglas there this afternoon. STRONGER SUPPRESSION MEASURES JERUSALEM, September 9. (Received September 10, at 1.5 p.m.) A soldier and a policeman were killed and three privates wounded near Acre when troops, assisted by aircraft, clashed with Arabs. Ten Arabs were wounded. ■ Stronger measures include orders that villagers surrender arms and ammunition and inform the authorities of tha whereabouts of terrorists from Syria and Iraq. If they default in these requirements their homes will be demolished.

Long-suspected sabotage in Government quarters was demonstrated today, when a supply of cartridges was found in a post office van bringing mails from Jericho.