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Passagem por Cantão do Bispo de Macau João de Deus Ramalho
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Consulado de Portugal
CANTÃO
No
155
PROCESSO No. 6-F/43 INTERESSES
INTERESSES
Assunto: facilidades para o Govêrno de Macau ou seus funcio-
nários, pedidas às autoridades locais ou consula-
res ou a estas concedidas por aquele Govêrno.
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Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
6-T/43
Cópia
Passagem por
Cópia
6-F/43
Passagem por Cantão
de S.E. o Rei D. João II
po
po de Macau.
ANEXOS:
— Cópia deste ofício;
— Cópia do ofício deste
46.
46.
O
O
Consulado,
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Consulado, N.º 181/46.
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O
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protestos
mírio
do
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Senhor Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros,
Excelência,
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Para conhecimento desta Secretaria de Estado, tenho a honra de remeter, incluso, a V. Exa. cópia
do meu ofício, N.º 181/46, de hoje, dirigido à Legação de Portugal na China.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os
protestos da minha mais alta consideração.
G
m
A bem da
Gracias
Nútt. Facias
Nacìo
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul.
Gracias
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MACAU
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ENTRADA
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No. 51
143
LEB’S GIGAB
PORTUGUESE CONSULATE SHAMEEN
CANTON
ARRIVED WELL THANKS YOU MIGUEL ALL
BISHOP
RAMALHO
YOU MIGUEL ALL KINDNESSES
KINDNESSES
3,335 10
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Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo,
Digmo. Cônsul Geral de Portugal em Xangai.
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6-F/43
Confirmação de te-
legrama.
Envio dum ofício
endereçado ao
Vigário Geral,
Pe. Abílio José Fernan-
des,
Shameen,
ora em Xangai.
Confirmando o telegrama que, sob o N.° 3, tive
a honra de expedir a V. Exa., em 20 do corrente, venho
rogar-lhe a fineza de entregar a S. Revcia. o Vigário
Geral, Sr. Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, o ofício junto, o
que muito lhe agradeço.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os
protestos da minha alta consideração.
A bem da Nação.
Mário Horácio Gracias,
Vice-Cônsul.
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Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. e Revmo. Senhor
Pe. Abílio José Fernandes,
Vigário Geral da Diocese de Macau, ora em
XANGAI.
Como, certamente, é já do conhecimento de V. Rev.ª,
chegou aqui, na tarde de 19 do corrente, vindo de Shiuhing,
Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo, Senhor D. José de Deus Ramalho.
2.
Acompanhavam-no: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga
de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e quatro criados também
chineses.
3. Sua Exa. Revma., bem como a sua comitiva, tinha
feito a viagem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e
parte, por rio, numa embarcação chinesa.
Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem Shiuhing, terem
tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de opere-
ções militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates),
nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no
seu percurso até Cantão.
5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japone-
ses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa.
Revma. as devidas atenções.
6. Sua Exa. Revma. e quantos o tinham acompanhado
até cá, seguiram hoje para Macau, no vapor de carreira.
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2.
Na visita que, na manhã de 20, teve a gentileza de
me fazer, Sua Exa. Revma. pedira notícias de V. Revma. e
inquirira de mim se haveria possibilidade de se lhe arranjar
uma passagem, por avião, até Xangai, a fim de se avistar com
V. Revma.
8.
Como tivesse de seguir já para Macau e não lhe
fosse possível, apesar do seu muito desejo, empreender esta
viagem agora, Sua Exa. Revma. pediu-me que telegrafasse a
indagar de V. Revma. se via ou não necessidade de Sua Exa.
Revma. se deslocar até aí, para uma troca de impressões
com V. Revma., pois que a isto, parecia-me, estava Sua Exa.
Revma. disposto.
9.
Eis a razão por que se fez a indagação constante
da parte final do meu telegrama N.º 3 ao Senhor Cônsul Geral
em Xangai, que passo a transcrever:—
“3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP
RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS
AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PRO-
CEED LATELY SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL
TALK”.
10. Ao terminar este, faço votos sinceros para que V.
Revma. esteja já experimentando bastantes melhoras com o
tratamento a que se está sujeitando.
A bem da Nação.
Luís Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Cônsul.
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181/46
6-F/43
Passagem por
Cantão de
S.E.R. Dom Rovdma.
o Bispo de
Macau.
Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
Dr. João de Lebre e Lima,
Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China.
Tenho a honra de levar ao conhecimento de V.Exa.
que, na tarde de 1.º do corrente, chegou a esta cidade,
vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo de Macau,
Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho.
2.
Acompanhavam Sua Exa. Revma.: o seu Secretário,
Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e qua¬
tro criados também chineses.
3.
Sua Exa. Revma. e a sua comitiva fizeram a via¬
gem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por
rio, de embarcação chinesa.
4.
Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem a nossa Mis¬
são de Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de
rio, situado em zona de operações militares (onde ainda
horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu
Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até
Cantão.
5.
Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japo¬
neses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa.
Revma. as devidas atenções.
6.
À Sua Exa. Revma. (que, com a sua comitiva, se¬
guiu esta manhã para Macau, no vapor de carreiro) prestou
êste Consulado, como lhe cumpria, todo o possível auxílio.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os
protestos da minha mais alta consideração.
A bem da Nação.
hist. fraciax
Mário Horácio Gracias.
Vice-Cônsul.
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6-F/43
Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Digníssimo Governador da Colónia de Macau
Tenho a honra de confirmar os seguintes telegramas que expedi a V. Exa., o primeiro em 20 do corrente e o segundo hoje:—
1°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO
CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO PEDE ME APRESENTAR V. EXA. CUMPRIMENTOS PONTO SE-
GUIRÁ MACAU VINTE E TRÊS FEVEREIRO;
2°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU
HOJE.
2. À Sua Exa. Revdma. o Bispo Senhor D. João de Deus
Ramalho e à sua comitiva prestou êste Consulado, como lhe
cumpria, todo o possível auxílio.
3. Espero que Sua Exa. Revdma. tenha feito boa via-
gem e chegado bem a Macau.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os pro-
testos da minha mais alta consideração.
A bem da Nação
Nitt Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul.
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
a
TELEGRAMA
em
EXPEDIDO
Govêrno do Bispado de Macau
Govêrno
do
Fevereiro
de 1943
de 1943
Pr. 6-
1
GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO
MACAU
SUA EXA. REVDMA. PARTIU ESTA MANHÃ ÀS NOVE E MEIA
VICECONSUL DE PORTUGAL
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO
EXPEDIDO
Govêrno de Macau 19
23 de Fevereiro de 1943
a
GOVERNADOR
MACAU
6. SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU HOJE
VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that CHIE-AH-YIN ( … )
K ) is a Chinese Catechist at the service of
His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is proceeding from Canton to Macau
by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His
Lordship.
Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd Fe-
bruary, 1943.
M
M
N.T. Gacias
Acting Consul.
10. III. 3
10. III. 3
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10. III. 3
10. III. 3
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CERTIFICATE
Sc 6-F/43
This is to certify that CHI-AH-NGAU
(2) Is a Chinese servant of His Lordship
the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho,
and that he is proceeding from Canton to
Macau by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, toge-
ther with His Lordship.
Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd
February, 1943.
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Acting Consul
11. III. 3
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7°
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CERTIFICATE
Pr. 6-F/43
This is to certify that CHI-KAT-SHIU
is a Chinese servant of His Lordship
the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho, and
that he is proceeding from Canton to Macau by stea-
mer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His Lord-
ship.
Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd
February, 1943.
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Acting Consul.
MP.
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6-F/43
Sir,
Canton, 22nd February 1943.
I have the honour to request your kindness
in issuing instructions to the effect that facilities
be given by the Customs Officers to His Lordship the
Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and his se-
cretary, Rev. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia (who are proceed-
ing to Macau, by steamer, to-morrow, 23rd instant), on
the occasion of their embarkation.
Thanking you in anticipation,
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
N.W. Gracias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Acting Consul.
K. HEGISHI, Esquire.
Commissioner of Customs,
CANTON.
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MACAU
122
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7 20 1800
VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO
SCIENTE AGRADEÇO
CÔNEGO LUZ
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7.505
ENTRADA
No. 45
PRG-F 143
FEB
FEB 22 1943
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
a
TELEGRAMA
em
EXPEDIDO
Govêrno do Bispado de Macau
Govêrno do Bispado
de Fevereiro de 1943
Pr. 6-5
GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO
MACAU
SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO
SEGUIRÁ PARA MACAU VINTE E TRÊS DE FEVEREIRO
nat.
VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL
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6-F/43
Cantão, 16 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China
Tenho a honra de confirmar o seguinte telegrama
que acabo de expedir a V. Exa., a pedido do Cônsul de França,
Sr. P. Simon:—
"4 MADAME SIMON ESPOSA CÔNSUL FRANÇA
SEGUE MACAU MANHÃ 17 ACOMPANHADA
ENFERMEIRA ALEMÃ VON MENGERSEN PONTO
ROGO FINESA DETERMINAR SEJA PRESTADO
MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR
MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR
REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE CANTÃO".
2. Solicitou-me o Sr. Simon que eu apresentasse a V. Exa.
os seus antecipados agradecimentos pelas facilidades que, es-
tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es-
tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es-
3. A razão do pedido constante da parte final do meu te-
legrama, filia-se no facto da enfermeira que vai acompanhar
a Madame Simon, ter de regressar prontamente a Cantão, o que
não seria possível, pois que consta aqui que, sem influência
oficial, é presentemente muito difícil conseguir-se passagem
no barco que faz carreira entre este e aquele porto.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos
da minha mais alta consideração.
A bem da Nação
.
N.H.Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Cônsul.
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
TELEGRAMA
EXPEDIDO
Governo de Macau
16 de julho de 1943
Pr. 6-
GOVERNADOR
4. MADAME
MACAU
MADAME SIMON, ESPOSA DO CONSUL FRANCÊS, SEGUE PARA MACAU AMANHÃ, 17, ACOMPANHADA
Pela enfermeira alemã von MENGERSEN. ROGO V. EXA. DETERMINAR SEJA
PRESTADO QUALQUER AUXÍLIO DE QUE NECESSITEM, ESPECIALMENTE FACILIDADES QUE PERMITAM
À ENFERMEIRA REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE A CANTÃO.
PORTUGUÊS VICE-CONSUL
Translation
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Portuguese Consulate
Canton
No. 155
CASE FILE No. 6-F/43 — MATTERS OF INTEREST
MATTERS OF INTEREST
Subject: Facilitations granted—by local or consular authorities in Canton—to the Government of Macau or its officials; or conversely, facilitations requested by the Government of Macau (or its officials) from such authorities and subsequently granted.
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Canton, 23 February 1943
Ref.: 6-T/43
Copy
Transit through Canton
Copy
6-F/43
Transit through Canton
of His Excellency King Dom João II
by way of Macau.
ANNEXES:
— Copy of this despatch;
— Copy of my despatch No. 181/46, dated today.
46.
46.
The Consulate,
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Consulate, No. 181/46.
II
184
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assurances
of
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His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Your Excellency,
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For the information of this Secretariat of State, I have the honour to enclose a copy of my despatch No. 181/46, dated today, addressed to the Legation of Portugal in China.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of consideration.
G
m
For the good of the
Gracias
Nútt. Facias
Nacìo
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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Macau
72/13
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Entry Record
Portuguese Consulate, Shameen
Canton
Arrived safely; many thanks. — Miguel Alves.
Bishop Ramalho
To Miguel Alves: Your many kindnesses are gratefully acknowledged.
Your many kindnesses are gratefully acknowledged.
£3,335 10s. 0d.
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Canton, 23 February 1943
His Excellency
Mr José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo
His Majesty’s Consul General for Portugal in Shanghai
Ref. No. 183
6-F/43
Confirmation of Telegram
Enclosed is a letter addressed to the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, formerly stationed at Shameen (Shamian), now resident in Shanghai.
This serves to confirm the telegram—No. 3—which I had the honour of dispatching to Your Excellency on 20 February of this year. I respectfully request that You kindly deliver the enclosed letter to His Reverence the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes. I should be most grateful for Your assistance in this matter.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest esteem.
For the good of the Nation.
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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Canton, 23 February 1943
His Excellency and Reverend Father
Father Abílio José Fernandes,
Vicar General of the Diocese of Macau, currently residing in
Shanghai.
As Your Reverence is no doubt already aware, His Most Reverend Excellency the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dom José de Deus Ramalho, arrived here in Canton on the afternoon of 19 February of this year, having travelled from Shiuhing.
2.
He was accompanied by his Secretary, Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants.
3.
His Most Reverend Excellency and his party undertook the journey to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel. Although, shortly after departing Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed engagements had taken place only hours earlier—His Most Reverend Excellency and his entourage encountered no danger during their passage to Canton.
5.
At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Most Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and due consideration.
6.
His Most Reverend Excellency, together with those who had accompanied him thus far, departed today for Macau aboard the regular passenger steamship.
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During the visit His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop graciously paid me on the morning of 20th, he enquired after Your Reverence and asked whether it might be possible to arrange an air passage for him to Shanghai, so that he might meet with Your Reverence in person.
8.
As His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop was required to depart immediately for Macau—and though he greatly wished to undertake the journey, this was not feasible at present—he requested that I telegraph Your Reverence to ascertain whether Your Reverence considered it necessary or advisable for him to travel to Shanghai at this time, in order to hold a personal consultation. It appeared to me that His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop stood ready to do so, should Your Reverence deem it expedient.
9.
It is for this reason that the final clause of my telegram No. 3 to His Majesty’s Consul-General in Shanghai—reproduced below—contained this enquiry:
‘3. KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES: BISHOP RAMALHO HAS ARRIVED HERE; PLEASE INFORM HIM OF HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE CONSIDERS IT ADVISABLE FOR BISHOP TO PROCEED TO SHANGHAI LATER FOR A PERSONAL CONSULTATION.’
10.
I conclude this letter with my sincere and earnest wishes that Your Reverence is already experiencing considerable improvement under the medical treatment currently being administered.
For the good of the nation.
Luís Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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181/46
6-F/43
Transit Permit Issued for
His Excellency the Right Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho,
Bishop of Macau.
Canton, 23 February 1943
Your Excellency,
Dr João de Lebre e Lima,
Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China
I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that, on the afternoon of 1 February of this year, His Right Reverend Excellency the Bishop of Macau, the Most Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho, arrived in this city from Shiuhing.
2.
Accompanying His Right Reverend Excellency were: his private secretary, the Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants.
3.
His Right Reverend Excellency and his party travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river, using a Chinese vessel.
4.
Although, shortly after departing our Mission at Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed engagements had taken place only hours earlier—His Right Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger en route to Canton.
5.
At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Right Reverend Excellency received due courtesy and appropriate assistance.
6.
This Consulate extended to His Right Reverend Excellency—and to his party, who departed this morning for Macau aboard the coastal steamer—all possible assistance consistent with its official duties.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest regard.
For the good of the Nation.
*Historical file reference*
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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6-F/43
Canton, 23 February 1943
His Excellency
Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Most Distinguished Governor of the Colony of Macau
I have the honour to confirm receipt of the following telegrams dispatched to Your Excellency: the first on 20 February of this year and the second today:
1. HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP RAMALHO
ARRIVED HERE SAFELY; REQUESTS THAT I CONVEY HIS RESPECTFUL GREETINGS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY; HE WILL DEPART FOR MACAU ON 23 FEBRUARY.
2. HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP HAS DEPARTED TODAY.
2. This Consulate extended to His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Dom João de Deus Ramalho and his entourage all possible assistance, in accordance with its official duties.
3. I trust that His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop made a safe and comfortable journey and has arrived in Macau in good health.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of esteem.
For the good of the Nation
Nitt Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM
ISSUED BY
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF MACAU
GOVERNMENT OF…
FEBRUARY 1943
Pr. 6–1
GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE
MACAU
YOUR EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND DEPARTED THIS MORNING AT 9.30 A.M.
VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM SENT
Macau Government No. 19
23 February 1943
TO:
THE GOVERNOR
MACAU
6. HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP DEPARTED TODAY
VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Chie-Ah-Yin (…K) is a Chinese catechist in the service of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship.
Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943.
N. T. Gacias
Acting Consul
[Endorsements and archival annotations (reproduced as found in the original manuscript):]
10. III. 3
10. III. 3
174
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10. III. 3
10. III. 3
Siehe
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CERTIFICATE
Ref. No. SC 6-F/43
This is to certify that Mr Chi-Ah-Ngau
(2) is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamship tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship.
Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943.
[Seal or official endorsement area]
Acting Consul
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162.16
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11 March 1943 (III.1)
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CERTIFICATE
Reference: Pr. 6-F/43
This is to certify that Chi-Kat-Shiu is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamship tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship.
Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943.
[Seal or stamp area]
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Acting Consul
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Sir,
Canton, 22 February 1943
I have the honour to request your kind assistance in issuing instructions to the relevant Customs officers to afford appropriate facilities to His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and his secretary, the Reverend Luís Gonzaga de Garcia—both of whom are travelling to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23 February 1943, for embarkation.
I thank you in advance for your consideration.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
N. W. Gracias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Acting Consul
K. Hegishi, Esq.
Commissioner of Customs
Canton
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MACAU
122
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7 February 1800
Vice-Consul of Portugal in Canton
I acknowledge receipt with thanks.
Canon Luz
S
7.505
ENTRY
No. 45
PRG-F 143
FEB
22 February 1943
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM
ISSUED BY
The Government of the Diocese of Macau
The Government of the Diocese
February 1943
Ref. No. 6–5
GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE
MACAU
His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Ramalho has arrived safely in Canton.
He will depart for Macau on 23 February.
[Signature]
Vice-Consul of Portugal
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6-F/43
Canton, 16 February 1943
His Excellency
Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China
I have the honour to confirm the following telegram, which I have just dispatched to Your Excellency at the request of Monsieur P. Simon, Consul of France:
“4. MADAME SIMON, WIFE OF THE FRENCH CONSUL, DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON THE MORNING OF 17TH, ACCOMPANIED BY THE GERMAN NURSE MS VON MENGERSEN. KINDLY REQUEST THAT APPROPRIATE FACILITIES BE ARRANGED TO ENABLE HER ENTRY INTO MACAU AND HER PROMPT RETURN TO CANTON.”
2. Monsieur Simon requested that I convey to Your Excellency his advance thanks for the facilities he is confident will be extended to Madame Simon.
3. The rationale for the request set out in the final portion of my telegram arises from the fact that the nurse accompanying Madame Simon must return to Canton without delay. This would not be feasible under current conditions, as it is understood locally that—absent official intervention—it is presently extremely difficult to secure passage on the vessel operating the regular service between this port and Macau.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the good of the Nation
N.H. Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM
ISSUED BY
Government of Macau
16 July 1943
Ref. No. 6
GOVERNOR
4. MADAME
MACAU
Madame Simon, wife of the French Consul, will proceed to Macau tomorrow, 17 July, accompanied by the German nurse, Miss von Mengersen. I respectfully request Your Excellency to direct that any necessary assistance be afforded to them, particularly facilities enabling the nurse to return promptly to Canton.
Portuguese Vice-Consul
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
[Title]
TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO
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8a 6-F/43
[Main text]
ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai
em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943
PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL
SHANGHAI
3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED
HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE
BISHOP PROCEED LATELY SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK
[Signature]
ntd. Padia
[Rubric]
PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL
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Portuguese Consulate
Canton
No. 155
CASE FILE No. 6-F/43 — MATTERS OF INTEREST
MATTERS OF INTEREST
Subject: Facilitations granted—by local or consular authorities in Canton—to the Government of Macau or its officials; or conversely, facilitations requested by the Government of Macau (or its officials) from such authorities and subsequently granted.
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
[Title]
TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO
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8a 6-F/43
[Main text]
ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai
em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943
PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL
SHANGHAI
3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED
HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE
BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK
[Signature]
n.º: Gadiá
[Rubric]
PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL
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Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
6-T/43
Cópia
Passagem por
Cópia
6-F/43
Passagem por Cantão
de S.E. o Rei D. João II
po
po de Macau.
ANEXOS:
— Cópia deste ofício;
— Cópia do ofício deste
46.
46.
O
O
Consulado,
9
9
Consulado, N.º 181/46.
II
184
O
46.
~~~
46.
46.
protestos
mírio
do
/
Senhor Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros,
Excelência,
~~~
~~~
Para conhecimento desta Secretaria de Estado, tenho a honra de remeter, incluso, a V. Exa. cópia
do meu ofício, N.º 181/46, de hoje, dirigido à Legação de Portugal na China.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os
protestos da minha mais alta consideração.
G
m
A bem da
Gracias
Nútt. Facias
Nacìo
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul.
Gracias
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83
MACAU
72 13
25
ENTRADA
PR
No. 51
143
LEB’S GIGAB
PORTUGUESE CONSULATE SHAMEEN
CANTON
ARRIVED WELL THANKS YOU MIGUEL ALL
BISHOP
RAMALHO
YOU MIGUEL ALL KINDNESSES
KINDNESSES
3,335 10
10
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Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo,
Digmo. Cônsul Geral de Portugal em Xangai.
183
6-F/43
Confirmação de te-
legrama.
Envio dum ofício
endereçado ao
Vigário Geral,
Pe. Abílio José Fernan-
des,
Shameen,
ora em Xangai.
Confirmando o telegrama que, sob o N.° 3, tive
a honra de expedir a V. Exa., em 20 do corrente, venho
rogar-lhe a fineza de entregar a S. Revcia. o Vigário
Geral, Sr. Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, o ofício junto, o
que muito lhe agradeço.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os
protestos da minha alta consideração.
A bem da Nação.
Mário Horácio Gracias,
Vice-Cônsul.
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Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. e Revmo. Senhor
Pe. Abílio José Fernandes,
Vigário Geral da Diocese de Macau, ora em
XANGAI.
Como, certamente, é já do conhecimento de V. Rev.ª,
chegou aqui, na tarde de 19 do corrente, vindo de Shiuhing,
Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo, Senhor D. José de Deus Ramalho.
2.
Acompanhavam-no: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga
de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e quatro criados também
chineses.
3. Sua Exa. Revma., bem como a sua comitiva, tinha
feito a viagem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e
parte, por rio, numa embarcação chinesa.
Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem Shiuhing, terem
tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de opere-
ções militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates),
nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no
seu percurso até Cantão.
5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japone-
ses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa.
Revma. as devidas atenções.
6. Sua Exa. Revma. e quantos o tinham acompanhado
até cá, seguiram hoje para Macau, no vapor de carreira.
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6-F/43
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6-F/43
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2.
Na visita que, na manhã de 20, teve a gentileza de
me fazer, Sua Exa. Revma. pedira notícias de V. Revma. e
inquirira de mim se haveria possibilidade de se lhe arranjar
uma passagem, por avião, até Xangai, a fim de se avistar com
V. Revma.
8.
Como tivesse de seguir já para Macau e não lhe
fosse possível, apesar do seu muito desejo, empreender esta
viagem agora, Sua Exa. Revma. pediu-me que telegrafasse a
indagar de V. Revma. se via ou não necessidade de Sua Exa.
Revma. se deslocar até aí, para uma troca de impressões
com V. Revma., pois que a isto, parecia-me, estava Sua Exa.
Revma. disposto.
9.
Eis a razão por que se fez a indagação constante
da parte final do meu telegrama N.º 3 ao Senhor Cônsul Geral
em Xangai, que passo a transcrever:—
“3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP
RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS
AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PRO-
CEED LATELY SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL
TALK”.
10. Ao terminar este, faço votos sinceros para que V.
Revma. esteja já experimentando bastantes melhoras com o
tratamento a que se está sujeitando.
A bem da Nação.
Luís Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Cônsul.
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181/46
6-F/43
Passagem por
Cantão de
S.E.R. Dom Rovdma.
o Bispo de
Macau.
Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
Dr. João de Lebre e Lima,
Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China.
Tenho a honra de levar ao conhecimento de V.Exa.
que, na tarde de 1.º do corrente, chegou a esta cidade,
vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo de Macau,
Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho.
2.
Acompanhavam Sua Exa. Revma.: o seu Secretário,
Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e qua¬
tro criados também chineses.
3.
Sua Exa. Revma. e a sua comitiva fizeram a via¬
gem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por
rio, de embarcação chinesa.
4.
Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem a nossa Mis¬
são de Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de
rio, situado em zona de operações militares (onde ainda
horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu
Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até
Cantão.
5.
Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japo¬
neses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa.
Revma. as devidas atenções.
6.
À Sua Exa. Revma. (que, com a sua comitiva, se¬
guiu esta manhã para Macau, no vapor de carreiro) prestou
êste Consulado, como lhe cumpria, todo o possível auxílio.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os
protestos da minha mais alta consideração.
A bem da Nação.
hist. fraciax
Mário Horácio Gracias.
Vice-Cônsul.
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180
6-F/43
Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Digníssimo Governador da Colónia de Macau
Tenho a honra de confirmar os seguintes telegramas que expedi a V. Exa., o primeiro em 20 do corrente e o segundo hoje:—
1°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO
CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO PEDE ME APRESENTAR V. EXA. CUMPRIMENTOS PONTO SE-
GUIRÁ MACAU VINTE E TRÊS FEVEREIRO;
2°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU
HOJE.
2. À Sua Exa. Revdma. o Bispo Senhor D. João de Deus
Ramalho e à sua comitiva prestou êste Consulado, como lhe
cumpria, todo o possível auxílio.
3. Espero que Sua Exa. Revdma. tenha feito boa via-
gem e chegado bem a Macau.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os pro-
testos da minha mais alta consideração.
A bem da Nação
Nitt Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul.
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
a
TELEGRAMA
em
EXPEDIDO
Govêrno do Bispado de Macau
Govêrno
do
Fevereiro
de 1943
de 1943
Pr. 6-
1
GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO
MACAU
SUA EXA. REVDMA. PARTIU ESTA MANHÃ ÀS NOVE E MEIA
VICECONSUL DE PORTUGAL
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO
EXPEDIDO
Govêrno de Macau 19
23 de Fevereiro de 1943
a
GOVERNADOR
MACAU
6. SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU HOJE
VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that CHIE-AH-YIN ( … )
K ) is a Chinese Catechist at the service of
His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is proceeding from Canton to Macau
by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His
Lordship.
Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd Fe-
bruary, 1943.
M
M
N.T. Gacias
Acting Consul.
10. III. 3
10. III. 3
174
10
10. III. 3
10. III. 3
Siehe
A
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CERTIFICATE
Sc 6-F/43
This is to certify that CHI-AH-NGAU
(2) Is a Chinese servant of His Lordship
the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho,
and that he is proceeding from Canton to
Macau by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, toge-
ther with His Lordship.
Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd
February, 1943.
12
12
14
12
10
4
4
Acting Consul
11. III. 3
162. 16
2
11. III. 1
16 1/2
7°
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CERTIFICATE
Pr. 6-F/43
This is to certify that CHI-KAT-SHIU
is a Chinese servant of His Lordship
the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho, and
that he is proceeding from Canton to Macau by stea-
mer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His Lord-
ship.
Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd
February, 1943.
5¾
M
Acting Consul.
MP.
MP
1
115¾
1151
11 ¾
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6-F/43
Sir,
Canton, 22nd February 1943.
I have the honour to request your kindness
in issuing instructions to the effect that facilities
be given by the Customs Officers to His Lordship the
Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and his se-
cretary, Rev. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia (who are proceed-
ing to Macau, by steamer, to-morrow, 23rd instant), on
the occasion of their embarkation.
Thanking you in anticipation,
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
N.W. Gracias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Acting Consul.
K. HEGISHI, Esquire.
Commissioner of Customs,
CANTON.
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MACAU
122
M
7 20 1800
VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO
SCIENTE AGRADEÇO
CÔNEGO LUZ
S
7.505
ENTRADA
No. 45
PRG-F 143
FEB
FEB 22 1943
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
[Title]
TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO
[Marginalia — right, handwritten in red ink]
8a 6-F/43
[Main text]
ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai
em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943
PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL
SHANGHAI
3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED
HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE
BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK
[Signature]
n.º: Gadiá
[Rubric]
PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
a
TELEGRAMA
em
EXPEDIDO
Govêrno do Bispado de Macau
Govêrno do Bispado
de Fevereiro de 1943
Pr. 6-5
GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO
MACAU
SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO
SEGUIRÁ PARA MACAU VINTE E TRÊS DE FEVEREIRO
nat.
VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL
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156
6-F/43
Cantão, 16 de Fevereiro de 1943.
Exmo. Senhor
Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China
Tenho a honra de confirmar o seguinte telegrama
que acabo de expedir a V. Exa., a pedido do Cônsul de França,
Sr. P. Simon:—
"4 MADAME SIMON ESPOSA CÔNSUL FRANÇA
SEGUE MACAU MANHÃ 17 ACOMPANHADA
ENFERMEIRA ALEMÃ VON MENGERSEN PONTO
ROGO FINESA DETERMINAR SEJA PRESTADO
MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR
MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR
REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE CANTÃO".
2. Solicitou-me o Sr. Simon que eu apresentasse a V. Exa.
os seus antecipados agradecimentos pelas facilidades que, es-
tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es-
tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es-
3. A razão do pedido constante da parte final do meu te-
legrama, filia-se no facto da enfermeira que vai acompanhar
a Madame Simon, ter de regressar prontamente a Cantão, o que
não seria possível, pois que consta aqui que, sem influência
oficial, é presentemente muito difícil conseguir-se passagem
no barco que faz carreira entre este e aquele porto.
Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos
da minha mais alta consideração.
A bem da Nação
.
N.H.Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Cônsul.
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL
CANTÃO
TELEGRAMA
EXPEDIDO
Governo de Macau
16 de julho de 1943
Pr. 6-
GOVERNADOR
4. MADAME
MACAU
MADAME SIMON, ESPOSA DO CONSUL FRANCÊS, SEGUE PARA MACAU AMANHÃ, 17, ACOMPANHADA
Pela enfermeira alemã von MENGERSEN. ROGO V. EXA. DETERMINAR SEJA
PRESTADO QUALQUER AUXÍLIO DE QUE NECESSITEM, ESPECIALMENTE FACILIDADES QUE PERMITAM
À ENFERMEIRA REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE A CANTÃO.
PORTUGUÊS VICE-CONSUL
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Portuguese Consulate
Canton
No. 155
CASE FILE No. 6-F/43: MATTERS CONCERNING INTERESTS
SUBJECT: Facilitations granted—either at the request of the Macau Government or its officials, or unilaterally by that Government—to local (Chinese) authorities or to consular representatives stationed in Canton.
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Canton, 23 February 1943
Ref.: 6-T/43
Copy
Transit via Canton
Copy
6-F/43
Transit via Canton
of His Excellency the King Dom João II
by way of Macau.
ANNEXES:
— Copy of this despatch;
— Copy of my despatch No. 181/46 of this date.
46.
46.
The
Consulate,
9
9
Consulate, No. 181/46.
II
184
The
46.
~~~
46.
46.
assurances
of
the
Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Your Excellency,
~~~
~~~
For the information of this Secretariat of State, I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of my despatch No. 181/46, dated today, addressed to the Portuguese Legation in China.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of consideration.
G
m
For the good of the
Gracias
Nútt. Facias
Nacìo
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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83
MACAU
72/13
25
ENTRY RECORD
PROTOCOL
No. 51
143
LEB’S GIGAB
PORTUGUESE CONSULATE, SHAMEEN (SHAMIAN), CANTON
Arrived safely—many thanks.
Miguel Alves [or: Miguel All]
Bishop Ramalho
To Miguel Alves [or: Miguel All], in grateful acknowledgement of your many kindnesses.
Kindnesses.
$3,335.10
10
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Canton, 23 February 1943
His Excellency
Mr José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo
His Majesty’s Consul General for Portugal in Shanghai
Ref.: 183/6-F/43
Subject: Confirmation of telegram
I hereby confirm the dispatch of an official letter addressed to the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, formerly stationed at Shameen (now resident in Shanghai).
This serves to confirm the telegram—No. 3—which I had the honour of transmitting to Your Excellency on 20 February of this year. I respectfully request that You be so kind as to deliver the accompanying letter to His Reverence the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, for which I extend my sincere gratitude.
I take this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest regard.
For the good of the Nation.
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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Canton, 23 February 1943
His Excellency and Reverend Father
Father Abílio José Fernandes,
Vicar General of the Diocese of Macau, currently residing in
Shanghai.
As Your Reverence is no doubt already aware, His Most Reverend Excellency the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dom José de Deus Ramalho, arrived here in Canton on the afternoon of 19 February of this year, having travelled from Shiuhing.
2.
He was accompanied by his private secretary, Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants.
3.
His Most Reverend Excellency and his entourage travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel. Although, shortly after departing Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed engagements had taken place only hours earlier—His Most Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger during their journey to Canton.
5.
At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Most Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and formal attentions.
6.
His Most Reverend Excellency, together with those who had accompanied him thus far, departed today for Macau aboard the scheduled passenger steamship.
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6-F/43
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2.
During the visit His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop kindly paid me on the morning of 20th, he enquired after Your Reverence and asked whether it might be possible to arrange an air passage for him to Shanghai, so that he might meet with Your Reverence in person.
8.
As His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop was required to depart shortly for Macau—and although he was most eager to undertake this journey, it proved impossible for him to do so at present—he requested that I telegraph Your Reverence to ascertain whether Your Reverence considered it necessary—or indeed advisable—for His Excellency to travel to Shanghai at this time, in order to hold a personal consultation. It appeared to me that His Excellency stood ready to make such a journey should Your Reverence deem it expedient.
9.
It is for this reason that the final clause of my telegram No. 3 to His Majesty’s Consul-General in Shanghai—reproduced below—contained this enquiry:
‘3. KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES: BISHOP RAMALHO HAS ARRIVED HERE; INQUIRING AFTER HIS CONDITION AND WHETHER HE CONSIDERS IT ADVISABLE FOR BISHOP TO PROCEED TO SHANGHAI SHORTLY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PERSONAL CONSULTATION.’
10.
I conclude this communication with my sincere and heartfelt wishes that Your Reverence is already experiencing considerable improvement under the course of treatment presently being administered.
For the good of the nation.
Luís Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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181/46
6-F/43
Transit Permit Issued for
His Excellency the Right Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho,
Bishop of Macau.
Canton, 23 February 1943
Your Excellency,
Dr João de Lebre e Lima,
Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China.
I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that, on the afternoon of 1 February of the current year, His Right Reverend Excellency the Bishop of Macau, the Most Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho, arrived in this city from Shiuhing.
2.
Accompanying His Right Reverend Excellency were: his private secretary, the Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants.
3.
His Right Reverend Excellency and his party travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel.
4.
Although, shortly after departing our Mission at Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed combat had taken place only hours earlier—His Right Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger during their journey to Canton.
5.
At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Right Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and official consideration.
6.
This Consulate rendered His Right Reverend Excellency (who, together with his party, departed this morning for Macau aboard the coastal steamer *Carreiro*) all possible assistance, as was its duty under diplomatic protocol and consular obligation.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest regard.
For the good of the Nation.
*Historical file reference*
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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6-F/43
Canton, 23 February 1943
His Excellency
Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Most Distinguished Governor of the Colony of Macau
I have the honour to confirm the following telegrams dispatched to Your Excellency: the first on 20th inst., and the second today—
1. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP RAMALHO
ARRIVED HERE SAFELY; HE REQUESTS THAT I CONVEY HIS GREETINGS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY. HE DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON 23 FEBRUARY.
2. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP HAS DEPARTED TODAY.
2. This Consulate extended to His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop Dom João de Deus Ramalho and his entourage all practicable assistance, in accordance with its official duties.
3. It is hoped that His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop completed his journey in good health and arrived safely in Macau.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of esteem.
For the Good of the Nation
Nitt Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM
ISSUED BY
Government of the Diocese of Macau
Government of…
February 1943
Ref. No. 6–1
GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE
MACAU
YOUR EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND DEPARTED THIS MORNING AT 9.30 A.M.
VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
OFFICIAL TELEGRAM SENT
Macau Government No. 19
23 February 1943
TO:
THE GOVERNOR
MACAU
6. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP DEPARTED TODAY
VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Chie-Ah-Yin (…K) is a Chinese catechist in the service of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship.
Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943.
N. T. Gacias
Acting Consul
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10. III. 3
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CERTIFICATE
Reference: SC 6-F/43
This is to certify that Chi-Ah-Ngau is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship.
Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943.
[Seal or official markings—transcribed as recorded in original]
Acting Consul
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Acting Consul
11. III. 3
162. 16
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CERTIFICATE
Reference: Pr. 6-F/43
This is to certify that Chi-Kat-Shiu is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamship tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship.
Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943.
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Acting Consul
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6-F/43
Sir,
Canton, 22 February 1943
I have the honour to request your kind assistance in issuing appropriate instructions to Customs officers to afford all reasonable facilities to His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and his secretary, the Reverend Luís Gonzaga de Garcia—both of whom are travelling to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23 February—on the occasion of their embarkation.
I thank you in advance for your consideration.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
N. W. Gracias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Acting Consul
K. Hegishi, Esq.
Commissioner of Customs
Canton
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MACAU
122
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7 February 1800
VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL AT CANTON
ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS
Canon Luz
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ENTRY
No. 45
PRG-F 143
FEB
22 February 1943
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
[Title]
OUTGOING TELEGRAM
[Marginalia — right-hand margin, handwritten in red ink]
8a 6-F/43
[Main text]
To the Portuguese Consulate General in Shanghai
Dated 20 February 1943
PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL
SHANGHAI
3. Kindly inform the Reverend Fernandes that Bishop Ramalho has arrived here, enquiring as to his current circumstances and whether he considers it advisable for the Bishop to proceed to Shanghai at a later date, with the purpose of holding a personal interview.
[Signature]
No.: Gadiá
[Rubric]
PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM
ISSUED BY
The Government of the Diocese of Macau
The Government of the Diocese
February 1943
Ref. No. 6–5
GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE
MACAU
His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop Ramalho has arrived here safely.
He will depart for Macau on 23 February.
N.B.
Vice-Consul of Portugal
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6-F/43
Canton, 16 February 1943
His Excellency
Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira,
Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China
I have the honour to confirm the following telegram, which I have just dispatched to Your Excellency at the request of Monsieur P. Simon, Consul of France:
“4. MADAME SIMON, WIFE OF THE FRENCH CONSUL, DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON THE MORNING OF 17 FEBRUARY, ACCOMPANIED BY THE GERMAN NURSE MS VON MENGERSEN. I REQUEST THAT YOUR EXCELLENCY KINDLY INSTRUCT THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT ALL NECESSARY FACILITATIONS ARE GRANTED TO ENABLE HER ENTRY INTO MACAU AND HER PROMPT RETURN TO CANTON.”
2. Monsieur Simon requested that I convey to Your Excellency his advance thanks for the administrative facilitations he is confident will be extended to Madame Simon.
3. The rationale for the request set out in the final portion of my telegram arises from the fact that the nurse accompanying Madame Simon must return to Canton without delay. This would not be feasible under present conditions, as it is understood locally that—absent official intervention—it is currently extremely difficult to secure passage on the vessel operating the regular service between Canton and Macau.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the expression of my highest esteem.
For the good of the Nation
N.H. Gadias
Mário Horácio Gracias
Vice-Consul
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE
CANTON
TELEGRAM
ISSUED
Government of Macau
16 July 1943
Ref. No. 6
GOVERNOR
4. MADAME
MACAU
Madame Simon, wife of the French Consul, is travelling to Macau tomorrow, 17 July, accompanied by the German nurse von Mengersen. I respectfully request Your Excellency to direct that any necessary assistance be provided to them, particularly facilities enabling the nurse to return promptly to Canton.
Portuguese Vice-Consul