Discussions with the Arabs are stated to be necessarily slow because every word has to be translated in Arabic, but it is hoped to complete the stage of examining the Arab den.ands tomorrow afternoon, The pr y stage of the talks with the Jewi completed and a number of sung tions have been made by the British delegates to ascertain if there is a basis for agreement.
Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Colonial and' Mr. R. A. Butler, ry for Foreign Affairs, ko their reports to the rime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and the British Government to consider how the situation, as it can be met. sions with the Jewish dele-
1l be continued after cone sultation with the Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, informal discussions continue. It is understood that Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Butler were in touch today with various members of the Jewish and Arab delegations and it is anticipated that regular di cussions with both parties will be gma before the end of the week.
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