The rebuilding of Palestine largely depends on the development of agriculture, which will be the basis of the country’s prosperity, the High Commissioner. Sir John Chancellor, told a delegation of colonists whom he received.
The delegation called on the High Commissioner, asking for repair of the roads, settlement of title deeds, adjustment of custom fees and agricultural credit. The High Commissioner promised to aid the development of agriculture.
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