TOLLED FOR JOY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 242, 13 October 1936, Page 7

TOLLED FOR JOY

BELLS IN JERUSALEM i JEWISH LEADERS’ FEARS MORE DISTURBANCES LONDON, Oct. 11. The Jerusalem correspondent of The Times states: “The calling off of the strike brought relief in all quarters, and European, Jewish, and Arab joy bells were tolled in Jerusalem today. Jewish feeling is mixed. The average member of the community is grateful at the prospect of a return to peace. The leaders view with apprehension association with the Arab leaders regarding problems in Palestine, which they declare is not an Arab country. Some Arabs are urging that Jewish migration be suspended, and demand leniency for those who revolted, staling that otherwise it will be difficult to restore order. The Arabs arc determined to pursue the aims for which the strike was begun.” Meanwhile disturbances have not subsided. Terrorists after the peace appeal was made attacked British patrols at Nablus and a Jewish colony at Kiriathaim and destroyed 3000 Jewish-owned orange trees. The authorities fined Hebron £lOOO following attacks on an armoured car yesterday, when three soldiers and a constable were wounded. The total casualties during the strike exceed 2500, including 29 British. 80 Jews, and 200 Arabs killed.