New Governor For French

Oceania Departure of M. Maestracci Regretted

Prom a Special Correspondent

Papeete. Feb. 3.

HIS Excellency the Governor of French Oceania, Monsieur Pierre Maestracci. has been called back to France to take another post.

He will be replaced by Monsieur Armand Anziani who at present is Sub-Director of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of French Overseas Possessions.

The Administration of Governor Maes tracci has benefited the Colony greatly, giving special attention to the improve ment and building of roads. Unfortu nately, his admirable plans for modernis ing Tahiti’s roadways are not yet completed, but we hope that the new Governor will bring these plans to a successful conclusion.

Tahiti is grateful to the retiring Gov ernor for his honest and conscientious administration, and the entire community wishes him and his wife, “bon voyage,” and a speedy return.

Monsieur and Madame Maestracci ex pect to sail for France on the SS “Eridan,” which is calling at Tahiti on her home ward journey, towards the end of Feb ruary.