BROTHERS’ FIRST MEETING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 212, 8 September 1938, Page 11

BROTHERS’ FIRST MEETING

MR. L. C. TENNENT ARRIVES FROM TANGANYIKA GERMAN AGITATION REPORTS EXAGGERATED. [ Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Sept. 7. When the Maunganui arrived frorti Sydney to-day two brothers who had never previously met made each other’s acquaintance. They were Dr. Alan Tennent, of Wellington, and Mr. L. C. Tennent, of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, of 38 years ago left with the First Contingent for the South African War and did not return to New Zealand. Dr. Tennent was born after his departure. In in interview Mr. Tennent said that reports of German agitation, so far as Tanganyika was concerned, were exaggerated. On the whole a very happy feeling existed between the German and British settlers, although it was true that all Germans were compelled to register and were to some extent subject to dictation from outside sources. South Africa was still a country of opportunity, particularly for the right type of man. The Dutch influence in politics was very marked, chiefly because many British settlers were too busy with other concerns to take an active part in politics. Some aspects of the situation were a little unfortunate, but on the whole the Dutch element did not abuse its power. Mr. Tennent, who Is secretary of a shipping company carrying most of the lightering trade at Dar-es-Salaam, is on six months furlough, but as about four months are taken up in travelling he will be able to spend only sb to eight weeks in New Zealand. The other members of the fafnily are Mr. H. D. Tennent (Dunedin). Mr. H. C. Tennent (Honolulu), Mr. K. B. Tennent (Auckland), Mrs. Olphert (Hutt), and Mrs. Branson (Te Aroha).