The Palestine Government had planned to evacuate all Americans from Palestine, but was prevented from doing so by U.S. Consul-General Lowell C. Pinkerton, it was learned today. Pinkerton told the authorities that the Americans were in no danger from either Jews or Arabs.
Pinkerton today called on Mrs. Goldie Meirson, chief of the political department of the Jerusalem section of the Jewish Agency, with whom he is reported to have canvassed the general political situation.
A delegation of the Agudas Israel today called on the High Commissioner for discussions of the recent political developments. The details of the talks were not disclosed.
POLICE RAID HOTELS IN TEL AVIV; EXPLESION IN HAIFA
Police descended on Tel Aviv this morning and combed a heavily populated residential section, including roof-to-cellar searches of several large hotels. About 125 persons were screened, of whom six were held for further questioning.
Police guards have been assigned to the judges and prosecutor of the military court which yesterday doomed three young Jews to death for illegal possession of arms. After the trial concluded late yesterday, the president of the tribunal ordered the doors to the courtroom barred. Reporters, the audience and police officials were forced to remain until word had been received that the judges had arrived home safely.
A bomb explosion shook the Haifa port area early this evening, leading the city’s residents to believe that an extremist attack was in progress. Sirens were sounded and police reinforcements rushed to the docks. However, a short time later police announced that the explosion was caused by a depth charge accidentally discharged from a police launch.
Lieut, Gen. Sir Evelyn Backer, commander of British forces in Palestine, who has been at adds with the Jewish community, will leave the country on Feb. 15. It was announced several months ago that Backer was being succeeded by Maj. Gen. G.H.A. MecMillan.
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