Palestine is felt to be on the thresheld of an historic and dramatic change which, it is believed, will lead to the leaders of the Palestine Arabs, who are confidants of the Grand Mufti proceeding to London immediately after tne termination of the Arab Congress in Cairo, for an important conference.
There are rumours that Arab leaders may urge the rebels t serve an armistice while negoti: ions are progressing in London.
Sir Harold MacMichael, the High Commissioner for Palestine, had another long conversation with the Colonel Secretary yesterday when the question of the future policy of Palestine is understood to have been discussed. The talks will be continued today. It is understood that Sir Harold MacMichael, whose return to Palestine had been fixed for Wednesday, has deferred his departure for two or three days.
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