The Palestine Government today telegraphed 650 immigration certificates to the 1,040 refugees aboard the “Fede” at La Spezia, Italy, it was reliably learned here today.
It is not likely that this quota will satisfy the refugees, who have been demanding that all be allowed to enter Palestine immediately. During the week and they agreed to postpone sailing of the “Fede” until this Friday, only after receipt of a telegram from Harold Laski stating that Foreign Secretary Bevin had interested himself in the case.
They have threatened that unless 1,040 visas are allotted them, they will set sail for Palestine in face of British opposition, or, if they are prevented from doing so, will sink their vessel.
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