The Jerusalem correspondent of the London “Daily Chronicle” reports that the statement that the Inquiry Commission will conduct its proceedings privately surprised both Jews and Arabs. It had been held as essential that the investigation into the causes of the Palestine unrest be as public as possible. Secrecy may lead to rumors calculated to cause further trouble and the suggestion that the administration has something to hide.
The correspondent of the “Daily Mail” says: “Considerable surprise was caused in Jerusalem by what I am officially assured is an unauthorized and premature statement that the Inquiry Commission will hold its meetings in secret.” The correspondent later reports that he is officially informed the hearings will be private. Some arrangements for attendance of press representatives may be made, he adds.
The political correspondent of the “Daily Chronicle” confirms the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s diplomatic correspondent’s previous report that the Inquiry Commission will conduct its investigation privately, this being considered more expeditious and more conducive to the elucidation of the actual facts than one held publicly.
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