CO129-437 - Public Offices - 1916 — Page 213

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self from the embarrassing consequences of his refusal by

transferring the headquarters of his office from Hongkong to

Canton, although there are practically no Italian interests

at the latter place and the few Italians there are employed

in French and British firms. I would also state that at no

time since my arrival at Canton in July last has lir. Volpi-

celli called at this Consulate-General.

I have the honour to be,

sir.

Your most obedient, humble servant,

sd.

E. C. Wilton,

Acting Consul-General.