(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Eminent British statesmen were the guests of Dr. Chaim Weizman, President of the World Zionist Organization, at a luncheon given Friday at the Ritz Restaurant here. Among those present were Col. Leopold H. Amery, British Colonial Secretary; Sir John Chancellor, new Palestine High Commissioner; Marquis of Reading, Sir Wyndham Deedes.
At a press conference arranged Friday by the Zionist Executive further information with regard to the negotiations for the extension of the Jewish Agency was given. It was declared that since the London meeting of the members of the Palestine Joint Survey Commission, no further negotiations took place, it beng preferred that negotiations be conducted orally.
Dr. Weizmann is leaving for the United States on October 10th, to attend the Non-Partisan Conference with the participation of American non-Zonists. It is expected that Dr. Weizmann will return to London by the end of November, where he will devote himself to political activities and proceed to Palestine in March.
Nahum Sokolow, chairman of the Zionist Executive, will interview Prime Mnister Venizelos of Greece in connection with complaints submitted to the Zionist Executive by the Zionist Organization of Greece.
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