CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947 — Page 67

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living in Canton and they were encouraged, as far as their rather meagre remuneration permitted, to travel about South China and gain experience of political and social matters in addition to learning the language. While in Canton they were placed for disciplinary purposes under the orders of the Consul-General but were not attached

to the Consulate; and although advice and information were

given freely by the Consul-General and his staff, our

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cadets had to make most of the running themselves. factor in this was the language, which bears no resemblance

to that which is learnt by the consular service.

While we might not be able to spare anybody to

attach for long periods to the Consulate General at Canton, we would like as often as possible to arrange for a Hong Kong officer to accompany the Consul-General or his consuls on their tours to outlying parts of the province. We should be

able to begin sending our unpassed cadets to Canton for study later this year, and detailed proposals for visits to Canton and other parts of Kwang tung will probably have

to wait until that has stated.

Yours sincerely,

Mit nu.