PALESTINE RIOTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22894, 30 May 1936, Page 13

PALESTINE RIOTS

FIRST BRITISH CASUALTY POLICEMAN SHOT IN STOMACH (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) JERUSALEM, May 28. The first British casualty in the Palesiii . riots was a policeman, Robert Bird, who was shot in the stomach at close range while patrolling the Old City. ARABS FIRE ON TROOPS JERUSALEM, May 28. British troops who were fired on at Jenin returned the fire, killing two Arabs. They wounded four Arabs who were damaging Jewish orange groves and setting fire to the forests. The Royal Air Force is searching by air for terrorists. Arab stone-throwers at Jaffa attacked a lorry load of Jews from Tel-aviv. A policemen fired, killing an Arab. An angry crowd was dispersed by the police. The Moslem celebrations coinciding with Whitsunside are being curtailed, and the money will be devoted to a continuance of the Arab strike. An official communique warns strikers that tear gas will be used if necessary. The Arab newspapers throughout Palestine arc suspending publication for three days, during which the staffs intend to disseminate privately news which the Government refused to allow them to publish. ITALIAN PROPAGANDA PARIS, May 28. L’Oeuvre understands that Whitehall has received detailed reports of Italy’s intention secretly to continue her attempt to undermine Britain’s position in the Near East. The paper adds that Britain is negotiating with Greece and Turkey for naval bases In the east Mediterranean. DENIAL FROM ROME ROME, May 28. Apropos Signor Mussolini’s statement in the Daily Telegraph, semi-official circles consider the cause of conciliation likely to be best served by not pressing for repeal of sanctions. It would be better to allow them to die a natural death than risk a premature unsuccessful demand for repeal at Geneva. Italy, therefore, is unlikely to send.a delegation. Italian propaganda in Palestine is vigorously denied. It is also stated that Britain is free to keep troops at the legation at Addis Ababa if she desires, as Italy most seriously desires an entente with Britain.