867n.404Wailing Wall/8: Telegram

The Consul General at Jerusalem (Knabenshue) to the Secretary of State

Continued disturbances Jerusalem and vicinity last night. Numerous casualties. One synagogue and several homes burned. Three aeroplanes circled Jerusalem this morning disbursing [dispersing] with machine gun fire approaching bands of Moslem villagers. About 50 British troops arrived by aeroplanes last evening from Egypt and 600 by train this afternoon, which is expected to improve the situation in Jerusalem tonight. Americans who took refuge in the consulate general last night returned to homes today.

Total casualties to date estimated at about 100 killed and more than 300 wounded.

Telaviv today attacked by Moslems from Jaffa but the timely arrival of British troops reported to have saved the situation and British war vessel is expected to arrive there tomorrow. Disturbances reported to have commenced in other sections of the country.

Knabenshue