IN SYRIA.
[‘'Tb” Times” Service.) DRUSES CONFERRING!. DAMASCUS, Dec. IS. Bocal vernacular papers report that Kmir Taller luis gone to the Souenla capital, Djehel-Druse. to consult Sultan Pasha FI St rush, the Djehel-Druse leader, in regard to conditions of peace. Emir Taller is a .Moslem. He was prominent in protecting the Christian quarter of Damascus Irom the .Moslems in the recent disorders. Undoubtedly an atmosphere of peace is developing with the people. There is a growing confidence in XI. De Jmi venal's pacific endeavours. Important developments may he expected shortly. Meanwhile. however, it is reported from Aleppo that ihe northern frontier is becoming very restive. Bands are being formed on the Turkish side. PARIS. Dee. 18.
There were exciting scenes m the French Cliamlier of Deputies during a debate on the Syrian situation m which the Opposition launched some fierce denunciations of General Sarrail’s police. General Sarrail was present in the nailery and several times XI. Paiulcie protested against personal attacks on him Finally XI. Herriot (President) bad to suspend a disorderly sitting. All the members of the Lett loHj rose and cheered General Sarrail. I hen the conccrtedly booed him.
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1925, Page 2
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