Tension at high pitch as scattered attacks on Jews, general strike, incitement in Arab press continued.
Reports persisted that Arabs would stage a huge demonstration Friday, the Moslem Sabbath, in Jerusalem.
Looking tired and worn, Dr. Chaim Weizmann addressed the opening session in Tel Aviv of the first World Congress of Jewish Physicians, assuring the 300 delegates that “these events, too, will pass, as has all suffering in time past.”
Colonial Secretary Thomas told the House of Commons in London that “His Majesty’s Government is determined to maintain law and order and will do so.” In an official version of the developments since April 15, the Colonial Office said the High Commissioner for Palestine has not found it necessary to use troops against crowds, although certain troop movements have been ordered as a precautionary measure.
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