ملف ٧٠٥/١٩١٦ الجزء ٢ "انتفاضة عربية: التقارير العربية؛ تقارير السير م. سايكس" [ظ‎‎٧‎٥] (٤٥٠/١٤٨)

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The move of the Sherif in proclaiming himself king has manifest drawbacks ; but
it also has the advantage of giving a possible rising in Syria a name and moral
sanction which it has hitherto lacked. When the news that there actually is am Arab
State with a recognised head percolates to Syria, it will act as a considerable stimulant
on the disaffected parts of the population.
Arab Troops Serving in Europe.
According to intelligence from Mesopotamia Arab troops are serving in the
Turkish armies in Europe. It is suggested that it would be well worth while scattering
pamphlets by aeroplane describing the situation in Hejaz over the lines of the enemy
where there are Turkish divisions. These pamphlets should only be in Arabic, as then
the Turks will be unable to read them, and curiosity will prompt them to ask the
Arabs to do so. The pamphlets could be printed in London and forwarded to Kussia.
M. S.