King Ali has refused to permit Sidi Ahmed, leader of the Senussi, to proceed through Jeddah to Mecca. Sidi Ahmed being an agent of the Angora Government, Ali deems his visit will be detrimental to the Hashimite interests.
It is stated that Sidi Ahmed will come to Palestine.
1,200 volunteers are proceeding to Jeddah through Maan to reinforce King Ali’s army.
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