JEWS AND ARABS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 25 May 1936, Page 5

JEWS AND ARABS

DISORDERS IN PALESTINE INCENDIARISM AND BOMB THROWING STRICTER MEASURES BEING ENFORCED (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) JERUSALEM, 24th May. The authorities are tightening up measures dealing with Arab- Jewish tension. They have prohibited Arab strike leaders leaving the towns in which they reside, and a conference of Arab Mayors at Ramallah; and also have prohibited motorists without permits using the road, in order to prevent terrorists carrying on motor raids in consequence of which all road traffic at present is convoyed by troops in Palestine, including a tank duced and night trains cancelled. All train., carry a military escort. Many shooting affrays are reported throughout the country, and incendiaries set fire to the police cricket pavilion at Nazareth. A bomb was thrown into an open air cinema injuring two of the audience, at Haifa, where Arab boatmen struck. There are at present 5000 British troops in Palestine, including a tank corps. RAID ON FOOD CONVOY JERUSALEM, 23rd May. Following yesterday’s repelled Arab raids on the food convoy at Haifa and ihe attempt to set fire to the Levant Fair, it is understood that emergency measures are being introduced to control all traffic. Seaforth Highlanders are guarding the main points of the Holy City and police, wearing steel helmets, are patrolling the streets. Emir Abdullah rebuffed Arab overtures for his support. He deprecated violence and advised the acceptance of the Royal Commission.