CO129-563-5 Macao- relationship with Hong Kong 6-7-1937 - 13-12-1937 — Page 35

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Mr. Gellion told me that all the above

projects, except the last regarding Timor, had been

turned down, and that it was understood that Dr. Tamagnini

Barbosa was using his influence in Lisbon to prevent the ratification of this last proposal. As I had the

impression that undue emphasis was being laid on servicos

to us and Japanese blandishments, I made no comment except

that I would imagine that Japanese penetration into any

Portuguese Colony would hardly help that Colony in the

long run, and that judging From Japanese penetration in

the Philippine IslanŐB and especially near Davro, they

might prove uncomfortably persistent Colonists.

I record with pleasure that is sxcellency the

Governor spoke very highly of Mr. Gellion, who showed me

the greatest hospitality. I was glad also to learn that

immediately prior to my visit the Governor ad called a

meeting and granted a 'pure water" certificate to the

kaono Waterworks which is a British company under the

chairmanship of ar. Gellion. i have beɛn informed that

there had been lengthy and cause less difficulties about

this Certificate, which had now been given to forestall

the expected complaint by myself!

I have the honour to be,

Your cellency's most obedient,

humble servant,

(Signed)

A.2.

Blunt

Consul-General.