(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Sir Alfred Mond, accompanied by his wife and daughter, left Palestine following his visit here. The party went to Port Said where they will embark for Marseilles.
Sir Alfred intended to visit Petra but was prevented by the authorities because of the threatened Wahabi attack in the direction of Maan.
On the eve of his departure Sir Alfred participated in a session of the Vaad Leumi, national council of Palestine Jews. In his address he declared that after the formation of the Jewish agency extensive works will be undertaken. As a chemist he has for years been interested in the question of increasing the productivity of Palestine soil which would enable the country to absorb many Jewish settlers. He hopes that the problem will soon be solved.
Sir Alfred also expressed himself favorably for the erection in Jerusalem of a building to house both the Vaad Leumi and the Palestine representation of the Jewish Agency.
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