Jerusalem, Nov. 11
Great excitement prevails in Jerusalem following further outrages in which one Arab was shot dead ud an Arab sheik and a Jewish labourer were seriously wounded.
The Government, determined to stamp out all lawlessness, has again reimposed curfew in the old city.
A communique has been issued stating that in view of the continuation of an organized murder campaign, it has been decided, in the interests of public security, to establish military courts for the whole of Palestine, consisting of a president, who will be an officer of field rank, and two other officers, to try the following offences 1, Discharge of firearms at any per. son—punishable by death.
2. Carrying of arms, bombs, ete. punishable by death 3. Causing sabotage and intimidation.
The sentences of military courts will be subject to confirmation by the General Officer Commanding the British troops in Palestine and Transjordan, from whose decision there will be no appeal
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.