P 3280/1916 Pt 2 'Arab Revolt - Subsidies' [‎33r] (65/156)

ClitCULrtlEi)- TO THE KING AMD THE WAN CABINET
Decipher, Sir 1{. Wingate (©airo)
November 2nd.1917.
^y 9
No, 1153.“
Shereef of Mecca’s revolt has reached very critical
stage and one in which Arab military operations have
a very intimate connection with those of Allied forces
in Palestine*
Turkish forces held up by Arabs between Maan and
Medina show a ration (sic) strength of over 20,000 men
with approximately 90 machine guns and 100 guns
/ ten
(exclusion of garrisons of Asir and Yemen), These forces
are not entirely immobilized but are in a very precarious
condition and it Would take but little to 'cause a complete
disaster,'
Crucial moment has arrived and we have sure information
that enemy are fully aware of this and are straining
every nerve to restore Arab situation by every possible
means. This has further been confirmed by information
contained in your telegram No, 10212 Through the medium
A-
of Bin Rashid and other agents they are spreading
vigorous propaganda amongst Arabs And endeavouring to
turn situation before it is too late.
On the other hand more than a year of war is begin-
ning. to tell on unstable nature of the Arab, peculation
is beginning and old standing feuds are showing signs of
reasserting themselves. Loose method of coordination
which is all that Cheroof of Mecca can employ is showing
signs of Wear under strain of war and there are various
indication
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