German Consul Visits
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American Samoa
From Our Own Correspondent APIA, June 4.
DURING his short sojourn in Western Samoa, Dr. W. Hellenthal, of Welling ton, who is German Consul in New Zea land, paid a short visit to Pago Pago, American Samoa (which belongs to his jurisdiction), by special invitation of the Naval Administration. He was received with elaborate ceremony by the Ameri
can authorities. For his return trip to Apia, the U.S.S. Ontario was placed at his disposal.
While in Apia, Dr. Hellenthal, had a very strenuous time, crowded not only with routine work, but also with many sided social obligations. He had a cordial reception from all classes of residents, irrespective of nationality, and was es pecially feted by the German nationals of Samoa at numerous functions.
He left by the May Matua on his re turn trip to New Zealand.