PALESTINE
A POLICY STATEMENT (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Reuter’s Telegram) (Rec-. June 14, 11.45 a.m.) LONDON, June 13 Mk Herbert Samuel,.« who has been appointed High Commissioner' of Palestine, in a statement of policy, says complete religious liberty will be maintained in Palestine. Sacred places will remain under the control of adherents of the respective religions, and the civil administration of the country will be immediately, established. The higher ranks, consisting of British officials and other ranks, will be open to the local population irrespective of creed. Order will be firmly enforced and the economic development of the country actively promoted. Measures will be adopted to reconstruct the Jewish national home. Roads,' railways, harbours and electric power will be provided, waste lands reclaimed, forests planted, malaria exterminated, industries in towns and villages encouraged, I and immigration developed.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 14 June 1920, Page 5
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136PALESTINE Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 14 June 1920, Page 5
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