Further evidence that the situation in Palestine is becoming increasingly serious is found in dispatches to today’s London newspapers from Jerusalem.
The Times reports that hopes for cessation of violence have been shattered since, while Arab leaders are holding parleys, the ranks of the extremists are increasing as relatives of victims of Government repressive measures seek revenge according to ancient custom.
The Daily Mail says that an army order was issued in Palestine forbidding officers from writing to their homes in England commenting on or criticizing Government policy and measures.
High Commissioner Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope was greeted with boos and catcalls from prisoners while visiting the Sarafand concentration camp for extremist leaders, the paper reports.
The Daily Herald reports that several hundred additional Jews will be enrolled as special policemen, making a total of 2,500.
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