Visas for a group of Polish Jewish artisans, ready to emigrate to Palestine and possessing the required capital of $1,250, were refused here by the British Consul, who failed to give any reason for his action.
A cablegram was immediately dispatched to Jerusalem by members of the group, dismayed to find that even after obeying the regulations set up by British officials, they were refused permission to go to Palestine.
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