Egyptian Ambassador Hassan Nachat Pasha returned from Cairo today and was expected to inform Colonial Secretary MacDonald tomorrow of counter suggestions made by the Arab states to make the proposed British policy on Palestine acceptable to the Palestine Arabs.
It was understood that the chief point at issue in addition to the question of Jewish immigration was the length of the transition period preceding establishment of an independent pales tine state. The British Government reportedly is now proposing an interim period of ten years rather than one of indefinite length and is offering to consult the Arab states if prolongation is considered necessary. The Arab states, on the other hand, want assurance that the British Government will follow their advice and prolong the transition period only with their consent.
There is some disquiet in Zionist circles over the fact that negotiations to determine the future of Palestine are going on with Jews in any way being represented. Representatives of the Jewish Agency for Palestine have informed the informed the Colonial Office of their concern and will seek an interview with Mr. MacDonald on the question.
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