Transjordania, the western part of Palestine, the territory across the Jordan administered by Great Britain under the terms of the Palestine Mandate with the exception of the clause referring to the establishment of the Jewish National Home, has secured its legislative council.
The first session of the body, partly appointed and partly elected, was opened at Amnan this morning with pompous ceremonies. The British Resident, Cox, was present when Emir Abdullah opened the session.
The Prime Minister read the throne address of the Emir who emphasized the advantages which will accrue to Transjordania from the ratification by the legislative council of the agreement with Great Britain which was opposed by the Transjordanian nationalists. The Emir promised to take steps for improving all public utilities in the territory and to place Transjordania on an equal rank with other countries.
The British representative departed following the swearing in of the deputies and the reading of greetings from Sir John Chancellor, Palestine High Commissioner. The council thereupon devoted itself to a discussion of the questions on the agenda.
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