(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The demand that a Jewish military unit be created in Palestine was formulated by the Vaad Leumi, the National Council of Palestine Jews, at the close of a stormy executive meeting last night.
The decision was taken following a discussion of the ordinance of the Palestine government to establish an Arab legion.
High Commissioner Plumer has privately informed the leaders of the Jewish community in Palestine that the Arab gendarmerie which is being recruited, is intended only for Transjordania, a despatch from Jerusalem to the “Jewish Morning Journal” states.
No defense body of the separate nationalities will be allowed in Palestine proper, because such bodies are unnecessary. Lord Plumer stated, according to the despatch. He is certain thar peace and order will prevail in the country without legions. Lord Plumer stated that this was his last word in the question, declining to grant an interview on the question of a Jewish legion.
In circles of the Vaad Leumi there is an inclination to accept the viewpoint of the High Commissioner, in view of his satisfactory assurance that peace and order will prevail in the country, the despatch states.
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