London, Feb. 11.
'The sensational dismissal of two omeials In' Malta, gri the allegation fof conduct prejudicial to British interests, is revealed in an announcement by the Colonial Ome.
'They are Professor Carlo Mallia, Professor of Commercial Law in the University of Malta, and Mr. Vincent Bonelio, Curator of the Arts Section and Works of Art in the Fine & Arts Museum in' Valetta.
They have been informed that the King has no further use for their services because, in the opinion of the (Governor, they had acted prejudicial ly to British interests in Malte and a manner improper in an office: lof the civil service. It is understood that there will be no public enquiry.
The dismissal of the oMials has Jcaured mo surprise in Malta. Mr. Bonello was noted for his connection with an "Ttalian propagandist organization which was suppressed in the island a year ago—Reuter.
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