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Ibn Saud Will Pursue Hussein Because of Mecca Treasures

October 20, 1924
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The settling of ex-king Hussein in Transjordania may involve the danger of a new attack by the Wahabis on Transjordania. It is stated that Ibn Saud, the leader of the Wahabis, intends to pursue Hussein and capture him, as well as the newly elected King Ali of Hedjaz because they carried away the treasures of Mecca.

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