(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Rumors to the effect that new negotiations will be started with the Arabs concerning the formation of a Palestine legislative council were current in the city yesterday.
It was stated that Col. Symes, acting High Commissioner, has recommended to the Colonial Office that new negotiations be started. When the first proposal to form a legislative council was put forward, Arab leaders rejected participation in it.
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