Item RU-AVPRI/180/1864/ff13-19v - About the activity of Russian consulate general in Jerusalem for January 1914

1 item, fol. 13-19v

Secret account about activity of Russian consulate general in Jerusalem for January 1914; excavations by French Jew Raymond Weill near Mount of Olives. Jews, thinkink that archaeologists are excavating their graves, occupy the site, they are dispersed. Arrival of English major Fielding with Anglican pastors for foundation of Palestine Colonization Association, buying of lands. Governor grants a concession for water supply, electric lighting and tramway to Mavromati from Perrier bank and architect Frangia; opening of government school Sultanie, school Idadie is closed, Syro-Arabians, judicial authorities, accident on Jordan: some persons are wounded during festivities. Sender: Russian consul general in Jerusalem A.F. Kruglov; Recipient: Russian Embassy in Constantinople.