NEW CONSUL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 91, 18 April 1941, Page 6

NEW CONSUL.

REPRESENTING U.S.

ARRIVAL IN AUCKLAND

"I aui particularly pleaded to have the opportunity of living for a time in Xew Zealand. Wo hoar a groat deal in America of (lie beauty of your country and I am very glad to have an opportunity now of seeing it for myself," said Mr. 11. (.'. Cox, the new United f-"' '■•«

Consul-CJeneral fur the Dominion, wliu arrived from the United State* by the Mariposa. this morning. Mr. Vox is to have his headquarters in Wellington, replacing Mr. L. C. Pinkerton.

Tlie new Consul-General, who has served for some years with the Diplomatic Service, which, in the United States, eomliined with the Consular

Service, lived up to the traditions of the former Department by declining to discuss any aspects of the world situation. Mr. Cox did state, however, that he was confident that the United States was determined to carry out to the full the provisions of the Lease or Lend Act and give every aid in its power to Britain in her war effort.

Keenly interested in fishing and skiing, Mr. Cox - , when seen this morning, was anxious to know where or if he could purchase a pair of skis. "T have been reading about Mount Cook and Mount Tongariro." he said, "and T am anxious to try the runs there. I also want to make the acquaintance of some of your trout streams."'

When told of a recent catch of 57 fish averaging over 71b. Mr. Cox looked a little wistful and said his best catches, were usually in the vicinity of three and four. "There are always two sides to fishing." he remarked diplomatically, "the fish's and the fisherman's. I hope the New Zealand trout, will be more anxious to co-operate than others 1 have met." Mr. Cox adde'd that, he had been greatly impressed with the Auckland harbour find the view of the city from the boat. "Would you say the harbour compared favourably with the bigger United State's harbours?' , he was asked-. Mr. Cox's diplomatic smile Hashed for a moment. "I never make comparisons." he replied blandly.