It is learned King Hussein of Hedjas has agreed to the treaty with Great Britain, providing for an Arab Confederation and has appointed Dr. Naji El Assil to proceed to London where the formal signing of the Treaty will take place. Under the Treaty. Palestine is recognized as within the “Arab Zone”, but there is to be no change in the present form of government with Great Britain as the Mandatory Power, charged by the League of Nations with the erection of the Jewish National Home.
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