a result of his ill-treatment he was now seriously ill in a hospital.
Shiels declared he had no information on the matter but that did not mean that he accepted it as a fact. He admitted he was aware that a number of persons engaged in political agitation had been arrested and sentenced under the Prevention of Crimes ordinance which provides for imprisonment if the accused fails to offer the ordered security to keep peace and good behavior. Bury followed up his question by inquiring whether the difference in treatment between Mouzza Far and Jabotinsky was due to the fact that one was an Arab and the other a Jew. Shiels repudiated this suggestion and declared that these matters were under the general supervision of the High Commissioner and that while the Colonial Office cannot interfere in the details he was satisfied that the procedure as carried out had been right.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
