(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Twelve Arabs were arrested at Irbid and five in other towns for advocating a boycott of the parliamentary elections.
Anti-election demonstrations resulted in slight skirmishes when the police attempted to disperse the crowds. The reason for the agitation was opposition to the recent treaty with Great Britian.
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