The British Government is not seriously concerned over the protest by Zionist leaders against the projected independence of Transjordan; it was learned here today, following a conference yesterday between Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin and Emir Abdullah, ruler of Transjordan.
Officials of the Colonial Office express the opinion that the Jewish Agency in Palestine is on good terms with Emir Abdullah and, in fact, wishes to remain so. The conference between Bevin and the Emir dealt with the steps which are being undertaken by the British Government to facilitate the transition of Transjordan from mandate status to independence.
The prospect of Transjordan independence opens up the possibility that, if the Anglo-American Inquiry Commission for Palestine decides upon partition, the Arab parts of Palestine might be joined to Transjordan; this has been one of the stipulations that Abdullah, it is understood, has been seeking at London. The Palestine Arabs concerned have already been consulted and they appear to view such a union favorably, it is reported here.
It is understood here that Britain will not request UNO membership for Transjordan, once the treaty is negotiated, but will leave it to Abdullah to make his own application. It is reported as probable that that application will be submitted to the next meeting of the UNO Security Council, to be held in New York on March 21, and thus before the General Assembly meeting scheduled for September.
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