London, July 13.
The present state of affairs in Palestine was the subject of a further question in the House of Commons today In reply, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Colonial Secretary said, "I regret to state there were further serious acts of violence yesterday in a number of centres in Palestine.
"H.M.S. Repulse is remaining at Haifa, and 20 officers and 254 men have been landed from her-to assist in the work of maintaining order.
"The Ist Battalion, Irish Guards arrived in Palestine yesterday and the Ist Battalion, Essex Regiment are due there today. The Ist Squadron of the 11th Hussars, an armoured car regiment, are arriving in Palestine tomorrow, and another two squadrons on the following day.
"As I said yesterday, I am in constant communication with the High Commissioner regarding the recruiting lof additional police—Wireless through Reuter.
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