WILL CAUSE GENERAL RELIEF, “TIMES” SAYS

Northern Advocate, 4 October 1937, Page 5

WILL CAUSE GENERAL RELIEF, “TIMES” SAYS

[British Official Wireless .l RUGBY, October 2,

Commenting on the action taken by the British authorities in Palestine, "The Times” says it will cause feelings of intense relief in many quarters in that country. “This relief,” said “The Times,” “will not be confined to Jews.

"Before the end of last year’s disturbances, several prominent Arabs of moderate views had been killed or attacked by terrorist gunmen. Since the middle of April, nine Arab notables have been murdered, two have been wounded and many more blackmailed.

All these men were opponents or critics of the policy of the Mufti of Jerusalem. The influence of the Grand Mufti is likely to be shaken. He has lost two high offices, which gave him control of large funds and the appointment of about 1500 clerics, who must preach his politics. Useless Conciliation Experiment.

These losses may well reduce his status to—that of an Arab politician among other politicians. “It must be recognised that the unfortunate effect of the long and useless experiment in conciliation attempted by Sir Arthur Wauchope will not disappear immediately and that effect cannot be given to the recommendations of the Royal Commission under the British mandatory until authorities have restored public confidence by ensuring the order and security which the Holy Land deserves.”