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Mithgal El Faiz, the sheik of the Transpordanian Bedouin tribe, Beni Sakher, who was arrested when he attempted to cross the Jordan was released yesterday.

Further reports received concerning the attack on the colony Yesod Ha’maalah. Galilee, state that 14 Arabs were killed during the action of the troops who repelled the them. Two Arabs were killed during the action of the troops in repelling the attack on the colony Mishmar Ha’yarden. The male population of the Yesod Ha’maalah colony returned to the settlement.

The Chief Rabbinate of Palestine proclaimed a day of fast and prayer for tomorrow, September 4.

ARAB EXECUTIVE OBJECTS TO HIGH COMMISSIONER’S PROCLAMATION

Objection to the contents of the proclamation issued by Sir John Chancellor. High Commissioner, concerning the anti-Jewish atrocities committed by the Palestine Arabs was taken by the Palestine Arab Executive. In an appeal issued the Executive terms the High Commissioner’s proclamation as “hasty” and “untimely.” It alleges that the troubles in Palestine, past and present, are directly caused by the British Zionist policy which aims ” to annihilate the Arab nation and revive the non-existent Jewish nation.” The appeal alleges that “the first murders of women and children were committed by Jews” and “a Jewish mob killed many isolated Arabs.” The Executive further asserts, contrary to all facts, that “Jews mutilated Arabs, but Arabs have not mutilated Jews.” It further charges the British military authorities with having “fired at Arabs in their homes and beds.” The Executive further insists on an impartial inquiry by outsiders who are not “influence by Zionists.” It expresses its certainty that the inquiry will prove that the Jews and the policy supporting them are responsible for the present troubles.

A manifestation against the High Commissioner’s proclamation was contemplated by the Moslems in Jerusalem for today. It was prevented by strong measures taken by the government. Similar manifestations were attempted at Jaffa, Haifa and Nablus, but without success.

AMERICAN JEWISH PIONEER MOVEMENT FOR PALESTINE FORMULATED

An interesting reaction to the Palestine events was the formation here of the nucleus for an American Jewish pioneer movement for Palestine. The movement is led by Meyer Levin, a writer, of Chicago, who worked for several months in a Jewish workmen’s cooperative settlement. He now plans to establish a semi-cooperative orange plantation for small holders, each of whom is to invest $5,000.

The Czechoslovakian Consul here called on H. C. Luke, Chief Secretary of the Palestine Government, asking that the authorities take measures to accord protection for two settlements of Czechoslovakian Jewish workers, one near Nahalal and the second near Dagania.

ARAB CONGRESS CALLED INTO SESSION

A session of the Arab Congress, the eighth Congress, was called by the leaders of the movement. The meeting is to be held next week in Jaffa.