Sir John Hope Simpson, who was deputed by the British Government to Palestine to investigate problems of land settlement, immigration and development has submitted his report to the latter, and according to 'a cable from the World Zionist Organization on October 20, sent to the Shanghai Zionist Association, had been unfavourable. Sir John has pis: supported in his decision by the ernment with the result that it. Chaim Weizmann. President of the World Zionist Organization, has tendered his resignation.
'The adverse report of Sir John' was not unexpected, according to local Zionist circles. As far Tune 26, the Jewish Ni issued a manifesto saying thi not casting any doubt on the com-potence or impartiality of Sir John Simpson, the Agency declared its ability to accept an expert's report fas the verdict of the Jewish Nation.
"Technical and economic of a nation. The determination and energy of the Jewish people can. extend the potentialities of Palestine beyond the limits of immediate definition. The Jewish national home is the central purpose of the Palestine Mandate, and the only policy which can be pursued by the Mandatory Power is already fixed, viz, at all times to encourage the maximum of Jewish immigration with the absorptive capacity of Palestine", the agency declared.
The cable to the local Zionist Association makes the statement that the ordinary Zionist Congress wi be convened in February next, whil the Political Committee of the Jewish Agency will meet, in London on November 3. The wite enjoins upon all the rank and file to preserve discipline in the present transitory period of Zionism and show that the movement will continue to work for the upbuilding of the Jewish Homeland undeterred London, Oct. 20.
A White Paper, which will be issued for publication to-morrow, contains an important statement of British policy, drafted after eared {ul consideration of the report of Sir Joha Hope Simpson, the special investigator upon land. settlement and immigration and development sent t> Palestine by the British Government. Sir John Simpson's report will be issued simultaneously.
The Government statement, it is reported, lays emphasis on the fact that no policy, however enlightened or however vigorously prosecute vd, can succeed unless supported, wot merely by acceptance, but by the willing ce-operation of the com-benefit it is designed, The Government. make clear that "they will not be moved by any pressure or threats from the path laid down in their Mandate and from the pursuit of the policy which aims at promoting the interests of the inhabitants of Palestine—both Arabs and Jews—in with the obligations which As it is the primary duty of the Administration to maintain pea: the Government statement continues, incitements to disorder or disaffection, in whatever quarter they. may originate, will be severely punished and the power of the Administration will be enlarged, so far as may be necessary, to enable it to deal more effectively with any such dangerous and unwarrantable attempts, The Government will retain for the present two battalions of infantry in Palestine and, in addition, two squadrons of aircraft and four: sections of armoured cars will be in Palestine and Trans-
The Government declare that the time has arrived for a further step in the direction of granting to the people of Palestine a measure of self-government comparative with the terms of the Mandate. They accordingly intend to set gislative Council, on the lines generally laid down by Mr. Winston. Churchill in June, 1922, and trust that on this occasion they will secure the ce-operation of all sections of the population.
Tt is added that while the Government would deeply regret an attempt on the part of any section of the population to prevent them from giving effect to their decision, all possible steps will be taken to circumvent such an attempt, if made, since they consider that it is in the interests of the population of the country as a whole that the further step now—proposed should no longer be deferred. by the present situation. Fuller, details have been mailed together with an appeal to World Jewry to stand firm in their decision to Secure their national aspirations.
Atrangements are being made to convene a special meeting by the Shanghai Zionist Association to discuss the situation.
The Shanghai Zionist Association has cabled to the World Zionist Organization in London expressing. its sense of profound regret at the British. Labour Government's adverse policy. ive Council will and 22 members, of whom 10 will be official and 12 unofficial. The last named will normally be elected iny primary and secondary elections. To avai jon of the dead-jock which occurred in 1923 steps will be devised to ensure the appointnent of the requisite number of official members to the Council in the event of vacancies occurring! through the non-ce-operation of any section of the population or any other reason.
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