The British Government will grant formal recognition to Arab demands for political independence in the Holy Land after a trial period of self-government, authoritative sources reported tonight. The duration of the transitional period will be determined by the Arab willingness to assure respect for engagements contracted with Palestine’ Jews, it was said.
With respect to Jewish immigration, the government is expected to declare that heretofore the number of Jews allowed to immigrate to the Holy Land has been excessive, and will be limited over a number of years. Under this plan, Jewish immigration will still be permitted but never in such proportion as would menace numerical Arab supremacy in Palestine.
The Cabinet will agree to a plan, it was said, which will divide Palestine into two zones, one of which will be destined for purchase of land by Jews while the other will be restricted for purchase of land by Arabs. The new political system will consecrate the political equality of both Arabs and Jews and will be founded on a communal base, it was reported.
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