BRITISH CONSULAR SERVICE
A SCHEME OF REFORM. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, January 24. The Daily Telegraph states tiiat farreaching changes in the British consular service are pending. The Foreign Office lias submitted a scheme to the Associated Chambers of Commerce. It is understood they broadly approve of largely increasing the money grant. Germany spent £12,000 annually on the Petrograd Consulate and Britain £IB4O. It is proposed to increase salaries, allowances and travelling expenses, and to relieve consuls of onerous shipping duties now taking up three-quarters of the consul’s time. An important change is the appointment of many new commercial attaches and the link of the consular and diplomatic services, which is especially needed in countries like South America, where there are great opportunities for trade. Germany’s most active consuls are probably recruited by examination and then trained in modern universities. They receive expert assistance, and are strongly backed by the diplomatic service.
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Southland Times, Issue 17933, 26 January 1917, Page 5
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156BRITISH CONSULAR SERVICE Southland Times, Issue 17933, 26 January 1917, Page 5
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