Violence Must End

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 227, 8 September 1936, Page 7

Violence Must End

PALESTINE DISORDER British Government's Firm Attitude MORE EFFECTIVE ACTION (British Official Wireless.) (Received 8, 12.30 p.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 7. An important statement on the British Government’s policy in connection with Palestine hag been issued by the Colonial Office. It says: "After a careful review of the whole situation, His Majesty’s Government is satisfied that the campaign of violence, and threats of violence, by which Arab leaders are attempting to influence the policy of His Majesty’s Government, cannot be allowed to continue, and more rapid and effective action must be taken to bring the present state of disorder to an end with the least"possible delay.

"An additional division of troops is accordingly being sent to Palestine, and it has been decided, that the supreme military control in the country bo placed in the hands of LieutenantGeneral J. G. Dill, late Director-General of Military Operations and Intelligence at the War Office.

"The Government expresses deep regret that such a decision should be foiced upon it, but states that Britain accepted the mandate for Palestine upon terms which involved responsibility' for the welfare of all sections of the population in Palestine, and regards this responsibility as a trust which it has no choice but to carry out,”