Now that the functions of the Salt Gabelle have been put back on a regular footing, as evidenced by the reinstatement of the foreign staff and the confirmation of Mr, as Associate Chie venture to raise a Inspector, we ise in which, there is reason to think, case certain) involves a general pri ami in fairness to the person concerned publicity appears due. In 1913 Mr. A. de B, Giolma, who has been known in China for several years, entered the Sult Gabelle: he-had no contract but was assured by Sir Richard Dane that x0 Ipng as an officer did his duty well and honestly he need fear-no dismissal, In February, 1924, Mr, Giolma, returning from leave, was sent as District Inspector to Chungking. His attention was here drawn to certain transactions in the ad-career; those who were chiefly realities of life throughout the! Children while they were at in Mr. Giolma's dis-|yaut internal spaces of the Work, and as a result of the was really nothing less—have left China; but the remains and Me. Giolma's rankling sense that he believes he has committed no offence and has in, any event never been given the opportunity of stating his case to which the rules of the Service entitle him. nee is not personally concerned ter of the foreign administration, which in any case occurred long before he acquired control of the Service, we venture to suggest that he will sce fit to grant Mr. Giolma's one request, for an inquiry.
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