replace the existing provisional native Government in Mesopotan'a with an Assembly and an Arab ruler, but the Government, he said, had decided to attempt to build up around Bagdad an Arab state which would revive the old glory and culture of the Arab races. Tu recognition of the services of King Hussein and Emir Feisul during the war, it had informed the latter that no obstacle would be placed in the way of his candidature, and consequently Emir Feisu] had already left Mecca for Bagdad. If he were elected, he would receive the countenance and support of Great Britain. The cost of the Arab Army would be defrayed from the Mesopotamian revenue, and behind the levies of the Kurdish and Assyrian refugees who were now taking over the outlying sta. tions from the British. stand, at the end of the year, 12 British battalions in addition to the air force, which would be increased to eight squadrons next year.
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