Jews were advised to close their shops tomorrow during the Arab general strike in a statement issued by the Jaffa District Commissioner. The troops will thus be free for guarding order, the Commissioner declared.
Arab notables were warned by the District Commissioner against any demonstration or disturbances tomorrow.
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