Jerusalem, Oct. 16.
Telephonic and telegraphic communication with Jerustlem was completely cut last night, owing to the widespread destruction of the wires. Repair gangs are now working under the protection of military patrols.
Disturbances in Palestine during the period from October 1 to 15 resulted in 461 casualties, according to an unofficial estimate. This figure includes 358 persons killed, of whom 270 were brigands. British casualties totalled eight killed and 23 wounded.
An Arab police inspector, Mustafa Darwish, was shot dead by an unknown assailant near the Central Police Station at Jaffa at midday yesterday.—Reuter.
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