New-York tribune., 1921-02-05
british Retain
sovereign Rule
/ Over alestille
mandate Draft as Prepared
iors Submission 10 League
preyisIes Wide Measure of
/ Iecal Self Government
k;ouists Are Recognized
Immigration Will Be
aided; English, Hebrew,
srabic Official Languages

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/ tnypoN. Feb. a.-The British draft
{ M mandate for Palestine. which
1 n y submitted to the Council of the
..eas of Nations at us next meeting
H. Geneys, provides in its first article
no. the mandatory nation (Great Brit
-, shall have all the powers inherent
,bs government of sovereign state.
.-,rding to the text of the draft,
-,,ptsa By The Jewish Chronicle here
fts-ssy
Among the outstanding features of
ia txenty-seven articles of the man
,,te are stipulations that the widest
r.asure of seif-government for local.
s. consistent with prevailing condi-
tsus shall be encouraged, and that the
.sndatsry shall be responsible for
rszsaining such political, administra-
sye and economic conditions as shall
..eara the establishment of Jewish
.sticnaI home ant. the development of
rsIi.geqernmentaJ Institutions.
The nlandstary assumes the respon-
rbilisy Of sesing to it that no Pales-
line territory shall be ceded, leased or
atheywise subjected to any foreign
|nows.Ss that Jewish immigration shall
h. facilitated; that the civil and re-
jigious rights of all the inhabitants, ir-
respective of race or religion, shall be
afsgaarded, and that there be no dis
srimi1ation against the nationals of
my states members of the League of
ISatiohs.
Responsibility for taxation, com
merce and navigation is vested in the
aandatsry.
Britain to Guard Holy Places
All responsibility in connection with
the holy places, religious buildings and
their sites are assumed BY Great Brit
ain. The mandatary is to secure within
sesr from the time Of the effective
ssss Of the mandate the enactment of a
lsF Of antiquities, based upon the
Turkish treaty, insuring equality of
treatment for nationals of all states,
members of the League of Nations, en-
Gagged ia archaeological research.
English, Arabic and Hebrew are to be
tie etieial languages of the country.
The Palestine administration, it is
provided, may organize on a voluntary
basis the necessary forces for the pres
srystjen of the peace and order and de-
'ensef Of the country, subject to the
supervision of the mandatory.
An appropriate Jewish agency, it is
.ipusated, shall be recognized as a
public body, advisory to and cooper
aiiYe with the administration in eco
.omic social and other matters, and
lie Zionist organization, as it is now
instituted, is so recognized.
Tho mandatory is to adhere to the
sitting conventions regarding the
maicsiu "a slaves, ammunition and drugs.
nd as TO commercial eaualityland free
ON Of transit and communication.
Disputes under the mandate pro-
isions not settled by negotiation are
be s9hnitted to the permanent court
international justice established by
e League of Nations, Great Britain
to make an annual report TO the
,ague OF Nations Council on the
easures taken during the year.
The preamble OF the mandate notes
. renunciation by Turkey in the
v1es treaty of all rights and title to
.ieetine, also the treaty provisions
y administration of the country by
mandatagy, and the recognition
zen in the treaty to the historical
Ibnection Of the Jewish people with
4lestine by favoring the establish
ent of a national home there with the
Vii and religious rights existing in
ln-Jewish communities in Palestine.
Nationality Law Provided
The articles include provision for the
aaetment of nationality law to ex-
sdite ACQUISITION of Palestine citizen
aip to permanently residing Jews,
oroeation of the immunities and priv
eges to foreigners, including the ben
its bf consular jurisdiction and pro-
?ction formerly enjoyed oy capituIa-
ion or usage in the Ottoman Empire,
nd the supervision of missionary en-
erprises required for public order,
ending which no discrimination is to
9 shown against any missionary on
be ground of his religion or nation
lity.
The mandate assumes responsibility
OF judicial system which shall safe
uard the interests of foreigners and
ecognition OF the existing local laws,
lso the jurisdiction existing in
'slestine with regard TO religious be-
iefs in certain communities. such as
ae laws governing properly dedicated
9 religious observances and personal
tatus. The control of the religious
soperties will be exercised in accord
nee with the religious laws and dispo-
ltIorls OF their founders.
The mandate recognizes existing holy
ays snd days Of rest. The adminis-
ration Of Palestine may, On the advice
the mandatory, impose such taxes
I'd customs duties as it deems neces-
arg and will not be prevented from
special customs agrees
lent with any state or territory which
1914 was wholly included in Asiatic