(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The rumors concerning a forthcoming change of the mandatory power in Syria were definitely denied by M. Decaix, French representative in the Permanent Mandates Commission, at a press reception here.
No word was uttered in the Commission concerning the possibility of France leaving Syria. These rumors are unfounded, he stated.
The Permanent Mandates Commission considered a number of Syrian and Druze petitions at its session yesterday. M. Decaix answered questions concerning these petitions.
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