The Archive · 1938

Jerusalem, Dee, 6

The recent campaign here against the Grand Mufti and extremism, launched by Fakri Mashashibi and supported by a few Arab moderate elements, has resulted in uniting the Arab nationalist claims and inciting many independent organizations to [declare themselves in support of the former Arab Supreme Council.

British authorities noted practically unanimous agreement that the Grand Mufti and members of the Arab [Supreme Council be designated as representatives of the Arab people at the Round Table Conference in London next month.

Governments of Arab countries interested in a settlement of the Arab-[Jewish conflict have asked for certain assurances {rom the British Govern: ment before appointing their delega-ions.

They demanded, in particular, that [London make known.the general basis Jot the negotiations which are to open to settle the differences between the JArabs and the Jews, Iraq, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are Keeping in close touch with each Jother and have expressed the desire to adopt a common attitude—Havas, Memel Germans to Force Issue Memel, Dec. 1 The first formal indication that Memel Germans are resolved to throw off Lithuanian sovereignty was given by the spokesman of Dr. Neumann's pro-German Party yesterday.

Dr. Neumann declared that, early in the New Year, the Memo! Germans would raise their demand for union with Germany in a "manner that cannot be overlooked."—Reuter,

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