At its Saturday afternoon session, the Palestine Investigating Commission heard four government officials comment on statements made by Jewish witnesses about Jewish activities in Palestine. All four witnesses were heard at a secret session.
Mr. Stubbs, the Registrar of Lands, told about the land purchases of Jews in Palestine. Mr. Abramson, chairman of the Colonization Commission, told about the possibilities of Jewish colonization and about the effect it has already had upon the Arabs.
Albert Hyamson, who is Director of Immigration, answered questions concerning Jewish immigration into Palestine. Mr. Davies, Chief of the Palestine Finance Department, told about the capital that Jews have invested in Palestine, according to the evidence presented by Siegiried Hoofien, manager of the Anglo-Palestine Company.
It is regarded as certain now that the Inquiry Commission, which has been in session since October 24, will conclude its hearings by the end of this week.
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