Palestine Administration: Jewish Deputation Discesses with O’donnel Commission Substitution of Briti

Administration in Palestine, with special reference to the substitution of Palestinian officials in place of British, was one of the questions discussed today with the O’Donnell Commission by a Jewish deputation consisting of Colonel Kisch and Dr. Senator, members of the Jewish Agency Executive, Mr. Ben Zvi and Mr. Berl Katznelson representing the Palestine Labour Federation, and Mr. Elmaleh, representing the Vaad Leumi. The interview lasted for an hour and a half, the J.T.A. learns, and among the other questions discussed were the Jewish complaint of mismanagement in the municipalities, taxation, of which it was complained the Jews bear the lion’s share, labour problems and education. The O’Donnell Commission will also receive a special Jewish delegation, the J.T.A. understands, on the questions of commerce and industry.