JERUSALEM
Sta,—May I express the hope, which I feel sure will be widely shared, that when terms of peace between Jew and Arab come to be discussed, a final and worthy settlement of the problem of Jerusalem will be achieved?
This city, sacred to the adherents of three great religions, should be dedicated to the peace which its very name suggests. Together with a sufficient surrounding area, it should be placed under international guardianship. No weapon of any kind should be allowed within its bounds. Its inhabitants should govern themselves, subject to the protecting authority, who should be empowered to sen- tence to immediate and final deportation any- one guilty of disturbing its tranquillity or interfering with the free practice of any religious observances.
Could not leading representatives of the religions concerned start meeting now to work out a permanent plan upon these lines? Such a settlement would be in the best interests of all, and would end a scandal that reflects upon Jew, Christian and Moslem alike. It might also furnish an example of tolerance and mutual respect whose influence might be wide- spread, to the benefit of all.—Yours faithfully,
R. KENNARD DAVIS
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