(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
An uprising directed against Emir Abdullah, ruler of Transjordania is taking place in Transjordania, the eastern part of Palestine, reports from Jerusalem to the “Daily News” here state.
The uprising conducted by the rebel tribe Beni Sakhar has compelled Abdullah to flee from Amman, the capital, to Cyprus.
Emir Ali, Abdullah’s brother, is said to be hastening from Bagdad to take over the Transjordanian government. The possibility of Abdullah’s return to Transjordania is dependent upon the issue of the negotiations between the British and Ibn Saud, leader of the Wahabis, who has conducted a crusade against the Hashimite family, of which Abdullah is a member.
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