The budget appropriations for the defense of Palestine and Transjordan will be increased from £244,000 to £1,349,000 because of the 1936 disorders, it was indicated tonight, according to the Havas News Agency.
Steps to meet the extraordinary expenses have already been taken by the Palestine Government and are expected to cover the greater part of the supplementary expenses.
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