Passagem por Cantão do Bispo de Macau João de Deus Ramalho

This archival document comprises a 1943 Portuguese Consulate file (No. 6-F/43) from Canton, documenting diplomatic and administrative correspondence concerning the safe transit of ecclesiastical and consular personnel across Japanese-occupied southern China during World War II. The core subject is t...

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description This archival document comprises a 1943 Portuguese Consulate file (No. 6-F/43) from Canton, documenting diplomatic and administrative correspondence concerning the safe transit of ecclesiastical and consular personnel across Japanese-occupied southern China during World War II. The core subject is the movement of Dom João de Deus Ramalho, Bishop of Macau, who arrived in Canton on 19 February 1943 from Shiuhing, accompanied by his private secretary Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, Chinese catechist Chie-Ah-Yin, and four Chinese domestic servants (Chi-Ah-Ngau, Chi-Kat-Shiu, and others), travelling partly on foot and by river vessel through active military zones. Multiple certificates, telegrams, and despatches—dated 16–23 February 1943 and signed by Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias—record transit facilitations granted to the Bishop’s party, coordination with Japanese and Chinese authorities at checkpoints, arrangements for their departure to Macau aboard the steamer *Carreiro* on 23 February, and related diplomatic communications with the Portuguese Legation in Shanghai, the Governor of Macau, and the Vicar General Abílio José Fernandes. The file also includes ancillary requests concerning Madame Simon, wife of the French Consul in Canton, and her German nurse’s travel to Macau. All materials originate exclusively from the Portuguese Consulate at Shameen (Shamian), Canton, and reflect consular protocols, colonial administrative practice, and ecclesiastical diplomacy under wartime conditions.
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fulltext [transcription] {{PAGE:1}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO [Title] TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO [Marginalia — right, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK [Signature] n.º: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:2}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. 6-T/43 Cópia Passagem por Cópia 6-F/43 Passagem por Cantão de S.E. o Rei D. João II po po de Macau. ANEXOS: — Cópia deste ofício; — Cópia do ofício deste 46. 46. O O Consulado, 9 9 Consulado, N.º 181/46. II 184 O 46. ~~~ 46. 46. protestos mírio do / Senhor Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros, Excelência, ~~~ ~~~ Para conhecimento desta Secretaria de Estado, tenho a honra de remeter, incluso, a V. Exa. cópia do meu ofício, N.º 181/46, de hoje, dirigido à Legação de Portugal na China. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. G m A bem da Gracias Nútt. Facias Nacìo Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul. Gracias {{PAGE:3}} 83 MACAU 72 13 25 ENTRADA PR No. 51 143 LEB’S GIGAB PORTUGUESE CONSULATE SHAMEEN CANTON ARRIVED WELL THANKS YOU MIGUEL ALL BISHOP RAMALHO YOU MIGUEL ALL KINDNESSES KINDNESSES 3,335 10 10 {{PAGE:4}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo, Digmo. Cônsul Geral de Portugal em Xangai. 183 6-F/43 Confirmação de te- legrama. Envio dum ofício endereçado ao Vigário Geral, Pe. Abílio José Fernan- des, Shameen, ora em Xangai. Confirmando o telegrama que, sob o N.° 3, tive a honra de expedir a V. Exa., em 20 do corrente, venho rogar-lhe a fineza de entregar a S. Revcia. o Vigário Geral, Sr. Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, o ofício junto, o que muito lhe agradeço. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha alta consideração. A bem da Nação. Mário Horácio Gracias, Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:5}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. e Revmo. Senhor Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, Vigário Geral da Diocese de Macau, ora em XANGAI. Como, certamente, é já do conhecimento de V. Rev.ª, chegou aqui, na tarde de 19 do corrente, vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo, Senhor D. José de Deus Ramalho. 2. Acompanhavam-no: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e quatro criados também chineses. 3. Sua Exa. Revma., bem como a sua comitiva, tinha feito a viagem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por rio, numa embarcação chinesa. Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de opere- ções militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até Cantão. 5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japone- ses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa. Revma. as devidas atenções. 6. Sua Exa. Revma. e quantos o tinham acompanhado até cá, seguiram hoje para Macau, no vapor de carreira. 182 6-F/43 {{PAGE:6}} 182 6-F/43 - 2 - 2. Na visita que, na manhã de 20, teve a gentileza de me fazer, Sua Exa. Revma. pedira notícias de V. Revma. e inquirira de mim se haveria possibilidade de se lhe arranjar uma passagem, por avião, até Xangai, a fim de se avistar com V. Revma. 8. Como tivesse de seguir já para Macau e não lhe fosse possível, apesar do seu muito desejo, empreender esta viagem agora, Sua Exa. Revma. pediu-me que telegrafasse a indagar de V. Revma. se via ou não necessidade de Sua Exa. Revma. se deslocar até aí, para uma troca de impressões com V. Revma., pois que a isto, parecia-me, estava Sua Exa. Revma. disposto. 9. Eis a razão por que se fez a indagação constante da parte final do meu telegrama N.º 3 ao Senhor Cônsul Geral em Xangai, que passo a transcrever:— “3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PRO- CEED LATELY SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK”. 10. Ao terminar este, faço votos sinceros para que V. Revma. esteja já experimentando bastantes melhoras com o tratamento a que se está sujeitando. A bem da Nação. Luís Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:7}} 181/46 6-F/43 Passagem por Cantão de S.E.R. Dom Rovdma. o Bispo de Macau. Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Dr. João de Lebre e Lima, Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China. Tenho a honra de levar ao conhecimento de V.Exa. que, na tarde de 1.º do corrente, chegou a esta cidade, vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo de Macau, Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho. 2. Acompanhavam Sua Exa. Revma.: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e qua¬ tro criados também chineses. 3. Sua Exa. Revma. e a sua comitiva fizeram a via¬ gem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por rio, de embarcação chinesa. 4. Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem a nossa Mis¬ são de Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de operações militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até Cantão. 5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japo¬ neses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa. Revma. as devidas atenções. 6. À Sua Exa. Revma. (que, com a sua comitiva, se¬ guiu esta manhã para Macau, no vapor de carreiro) prestou êste Consulado, como lhe cumpria, todo o possível auxílio. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. A bem da Nação. hist. fraciax Mário Horácio Gracias. Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:8}} 180 6-F/43 Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Digníssimo Governador da Colónia de Macau Tenho a honra de confirmar os seguintes telegramas que expedi a V. Exa., o primeiro em 20 do corrente e o segundo hoje:— 1°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO PEDE ME APRESENTAR V. EXA. CUMPRIMENTOS PONTO SE- GUIRÁ MACAU VINTE E TRÊS FEVEREIRO; 2°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU HOJE. 2. À Sua Exa. Revdma. o Bispo Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho e à sua comitiva prestou êste Consulado, como lhe cumpria, todo o possível auxílio. 3. Espero que Sua Exa. Revdma. tenha feito boa via- gem e chegado bem a Macau. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os pro- testos da minha mais alta consideração. A bem da Nação Nitt Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul. {{PAGE:9}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO a TELEGRAMA em EXPEDIDO Govêrno do Bispado de Macau Govêrno do Fevereiro de 1943 de 1943 Pr. 6- 1 GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO MACAU SUA EXA. REVDMA. PARTIU ESTA MANHÃ ÀS NOVE E MEIA VICECONSUL DE PORTUGAL {{PAGE:10}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO EXPEDIDO Govêrno de Macau 19 23 de Fevereiro de 1943 a GOVERNADOR MACAU 6. SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU HOJE VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL {{PAGE:11}} CERTIFICATE This is to certify that CHIE-AH-YIN ( … ) K ) is a Chinese Catechist at the service of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is proceeding from Canton to Macau by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His Lordship. Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd Fe- bruary, 1943. M M N.T. Gacias Acting Consul. 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 174 10 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 Siehe A {{PAGE:12}} CERTIFICATE Sc 6-F/43 This is to certify that CHI-AH-NGAU (2) Is a Chinese servant of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is proceeding from Canton to Macau by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, toge- ther with His Lordship. Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd February, 1943. 12 12 14 12 10 4 4 Acting Consul 11. III. 3 162. 16 2 11. III. 1 16 1/2 7° {{PAGE:13}} CERTIFICATE Pr. 6-F/43 This is to certify that CHI-KAT-SHIU is a Chinese servant of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is proceeding from Canton to Macau by stea- mer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His Lord- ship. Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd February, 1943. 5¾ M Acting Consul. MP. MP 1 115¾ 1151 11 ¾ {{PAGE:14}} 175 6-F/43 Sir, Canton, 22nd February 1943. I have the honour to request your kindness in issuing instructions to the effect that facilities be given by the Customs Officers to His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and his se- cretary, Rev. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia (who are proceed- ing to Macau, by steamer, to-morrow, 23rd instant), on the occasion of their embarkation. Thanking you in anticipation, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, N.W. Gracias Mário Horácio Gracias Acting Consul. K. HEGISHI, Esquire. Commissioner of Customs, CANTON. {{PAGE:15}} MACAU 122 M 7 20 1800 VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO SCIENTE AGRADEÇO CÔNEGO LUZ S 7.505 ENTRADA No. 45 PRG-F 143 FEB FEB 22 1943 {{PAGE:16}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO [Title] TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO [Marginalia — right, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK [Signature] n.º: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:17}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO a TELEGRAMA em EXPEDIDO Govêrno do Bispado de Macau Govêrno do Bispado de Fevereiro de 1943 Pr. 6-5 GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO MACAU SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO SEGUIRÁ PARA MACAU VINTE E TRÊS DE FEVEREIRO nat. VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL {{PAGE:18}} 156 6-F/43 Cantão, 16 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China Tenho a honra de confirmar o seguinte telegrama que acabo de expedir a V. Exa., a pedido do Cônsul de França, Sr. P. Simon:— "4 MADAME SIMON ESPOSA CÔNSUL FRANÇA SEGUE MACAU MANHÃ 17 ACOMPANHADA ENFERMEIRA ALEMÃ VON MENGERSEN PONTO ROGO FINESA DETERMINAR SEJA PRESTADO MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE CANTÃO". 2. Solicitou-me o Sr. Simon que eu apresentasse a V. Exa. os seus antecipados agradecimentos pelas facilidades que, es- tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es- tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es- 3. A razão do pedido constante da parte final do meu te- legrama, filia-se no facto da enfermeira que vai acompanhar a Madame Simon, ter de regressar prontamente a Cantão, o que não seria possível, pois que consta aqui que, sem influência oficial, é presentemente muito difícil conseguir-se passagem no barco que faz carreira entre este e aquele porto. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. A bem da Nação . N.H.Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:19}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO Governo de Macau 16 de julho de 1943 Pr. 6- GOVERNADOR 4. MADAME MACAU MADAME SIMON, ESPOSA DO CONSUL FRANCÊS, SEGUE PARA MACAU AMANHÃ, 17, ACOMPANHADA Pela enfermeira alemã von MENGERSEN. ROGO V. EXA. DETERMINAR SEJA PRESTADO QUALQUER AUXÍLIO DE QUE NECESSITEM, ESPECIALMENTE FACILIDADES QUE PERMITAM À ENFERMEIRA REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE A CANTÃO. PORTUGUÊS VICE-CONSUL [translation] {{PAGE:1}} * 1 _ Portuguese Consulate Canton No. 155 CASE FILE No. 6-F/43: MATTERS CONCERNING INTERESTS SUBJECT: Facilitations granted—either at the request of the Macau Government or its officials, or unilaterally by that Government—to local (Chinese) authorities or to consular representatives stationed in Canton. {{PAGE:2}} Canton, 23 February 1943 Ref.: 6-T/43 Copy Transit via Canton Copy 6-F/43 Transit via Canton of His Excellency the King Dom João II by way of Macau. ANNEXES: — Copy of this despatch; — Copy of my despatch No. 181/46 of this date. 46. 46. The Consulate, 9 9 Consulate, No. 181/46. II 184 The 46. ~~~ 46. 46. assurances of the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Your Excellency, ~~~ ~~~ For the information of this Secretariat of State, I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of my despatch No. 181/46, dated today, addressed to the Portuguese Legation in China. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of consideration. G m For the good of the Gracias Nútt. Facias Nacìo Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:3}} 83 MACAU 72/13 25 ENTRY RECORD PROTOCOL No. 51 143 LEB’S GIGAB PORTUGUESE CONSULATE, SHAMEEN (SHAMIAN), CANTON Arrived safely—many thanks. Miguel Alves [or: Miguel All] Bishop Ramalho To Miguel Alves [or: Miguel All], in grateful acknowledgement of your many kindnesses. Kindnesses. $3,335.10 10 {{PAGE:4}} Canton, 23 February 1943 His Excellency Mr José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo His Majesty’s Consul General for Portugal in Shanghai Ref.: 183/6-F/43 Subject: Confirmation of telegram I hereby confirm the dispatch of an official letter addressed to the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, formerly stationed at Shameen (now resident in Shanghai). This serves to confirm the telegram—No. 3—which I had the honour of transmitting to Your Excellency on 20 February of this year. I respectfully request that You be so kind as to deliver the accompanying letter to His Reverence the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, for which I extend my sincere gratitude. I take this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest regard. For the good of the Nation. Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:5}} Canton, 23 February 1943 His Excellency and Reverend Father Father Abílio José Fernandes, Vicar General of the Diocese of Macau, currently residing in Shanghai. As Your Reverence is no doubt already aware, His Most Reverend Excellency the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dom José de Deus Ramalho, arrived here in Canton on the afternoon of 19 February of this year, having travelled from Shiuhing. 2. He was accompanied by his private secretary, Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants. 3. His Most Reverend Excellency and his entourage travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel. Although, shortly after departing Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed engagements had taken place only hours earlier—His Most Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger during their journey to Canton. 5. At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Most Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and formal attentions. 6. His Most Reverend Excellency, together with those who had accompanied him thus far, departed today for Macau aboard the scheduled passenger steamship. 182 6-F/43 {{PAGE:6}} 182 6-F/43 – 2 – 2. During the visit His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop kindly paid me on the morning of 20th, he enquired after Your Reverence and asked whether it might be possible to arrange an air passage for him to Shanghai, so that he might meet with Your Reverence in person. 8. As His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop was required to depart shortly for Macau—and although he was most eager to undertake this journey, it proved impossible for him to do so at present—he requested that I telegraph Your Reverence to ascertain whether Your Reverence considered it necessary—or indeed advisable—for His Excellency to travel to Shanghai at this time, in order to hold a personal consultation. It appeared to me that His Excellency stood ready to make such a journey should Your Reverence deem it expedient. 9. It is for this reason that the final clause of my telegram No. 3 to His Majesty’s Consul-General in Shanghai—reproduced below—contained this enquiry: ‘3. KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES: BISHOP RAMALHO HAS ARRIVED HERE; INQUIRING AFTER HIS CONDITION AND WHETHER HE CONSIDERS IT ADVISABLE FOR BISHOP TO PROCEED TO SHANGHAI SHORTLY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PERSONAL CONSULTATION.’ 10. I conclude this communication with my sincere and heartfelt wishes that Your Reverence is already experiencing considerable improvement under the course of treatment presently being administered. For the good of the nation. Luís Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:7}} 181/46 6-F/43 Transit Permit Issued for His Excellency the Right Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho, Bishop of Macau. Canton, 23 February 1943 Your Excellency, Dr João de Lebre e Lima, Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China. I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that, on the afternoon of 1 February of the current year, His Right Reverend Excellency the Bishop of Macau, the Most Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho, arrived in this city from Shiuhing. 2. Accompanying His Right Reverend Excellency were: his private secretary, the Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants. 3. His Right Reverend Excellency and his party travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel. 4. Although, shortly after departing our Mission at Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed combat had taken place only hours earlier—His Right Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger during their journey to Canton. 5. At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Right Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and official consideration. 6. This Consulate rendered His Right Reverend Excellency (who, together with his party, departed this morning for Macau aboard the coastal steamer *Carreiro*) all possible assistance, as was its duty under diplomatic protocol and consular obligation. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest regard. For the good of the Nation. *Historical file reference* Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:8}} 180 6-F/43 Canton, 23 February 1943 His Excellency Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Most Distinguished Governor of the Colony of Macau I have the honour to confirm the following telegrams dispatched to Your Excellency: the first on 20th inst., and the second today— 1. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE SAFELY; HE REQUESTS THAT I CONVEY HIS GREETINGS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY. HE DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON 23 FEBRUARY. 2. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP HAS DEPARTED TODAY. 2. This Consulate extended to His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop Dom João de Deus Ramalho and his entourage all practicable assistance, in accordance with its official duties. 3. It is hoped that His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop completed his journey in good health and arrived safely in Macau. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of esteem. For the Good of the Nation Nitt Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:9}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON TELEGRAM ISSUED BY Government of the Diocese of Macau Government of… February 1943 Ref. No. 6–1 GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE MACAU YOUR EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND DEPARTED THIS MORNING AT 9.30 A.M. VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL {{PAGE:10}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON OFFICIAL TELEGRAM SENT Macau Government No. 19 23 February 1943 TO: THE GOVERNOR MACAU 6. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP DEPARTED TODAY VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL {{PAGE:11}} CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Chie-Ah-Yin (…K) is a Chinese catechist in the service of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship. Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943. N. T. Gacias Acting Consul [Endorsements and archival markings, preserved as found:] 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 174 10 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 Siehe A {{PAGE:12}} CERTIFICATE Reference: SC 6-F/43 This is to certify that Chi-Ah-Ngau is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship. Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943. [Seal or official markings—transcribed as recorded in original] Acting Consul [Administrative annotations (retained verbatim for archival fidelity):] 12 12 14 12 10 4 4 Acting Consul 11. III. 3 162. 16 2 11. III. 1 16½ 7° {{PAGE:13}} CERTIFICATE Reference: Pr. 6-F/43 This is to certify that Chi-Kat-Shiu is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamship tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship. Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943. [Seal or endorsement area] 5¾ M Acting Consul MP MP 1 115¾ 1151 11¾ {{PAGE:14}} 175 6-F/43 Sir, Canton, 22 February 1943 I have the honour to request your kind assistance in issuing appropriate instructions to Customs officers to afford all reasonable facilities to His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and his secretary, the Reverend Luís Gonzaga de Garcia—both of whom are travelling to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23 February—on the occasion of their embarkation. I thank you in advance for your consideration. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, N. W. Gracias Mário Horácio Gracias Acting Consul K. Hegishi, Esq. Commissioner of Customs Canton {{PAGE:15}} MACAU 122 M 7 February 1800 VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL AT CANTON ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS Canon Luz S 7.505 ENTRY No. 45 PRG-F 143 FEB 22 February 1943 {{PAGE:16}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON [Title] OUTGOING TELEGRAM [Marginalia — right-hand margin, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] To the Portuguese Consulate General in Shanghai Dated 20 February 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3. Kindly inform the Reverend Fernandes that Bishop Ramalho has arrived here, enquiring as to his current circumstances and whether he considers it advisable for the Bishop to proceed to Shanghai at a later date, with the purpose of holding a personal interview. [Signature] No.: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:17}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON TELEGRAM ISSUED BY The Government of the Diocese of Macau The Government of the Diocese February 1943 Ref. No. 6–5 GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE MACAU His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop Ramalho has arrived here safely. He will depart for Macau on 23 February. N.B. Vice-Consul of Portugal {{PAGE:18}} 156 6-F/43 Canton, 16 February 1943 His Excellency Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China I have the honour to confirm the following telegram, which I have just dispatched to Your Excellency at the request of Monsieur P. Simon, Consul of France: “4. MADAME SIMON, WIFE OF THE FRENCH CONSUL, DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON THE MORNING OF 17 FEBRUARY, ACCOMPANIED BY THE GERMAN NURSE MS VON MENGERSEN. I REQUEST THAT YOUR EXCELLENCY KINDLY INSTRUCT THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT ALL NECESSARY FACILITATIONS ARE GRANTED TO ENABLE HER ENTRY INTO MACAU AND HER PROMPT RETURN TO CANTON.” 2. Monsieur Simon requested that I convey to Your Excellency his advance thanks for the administrative facilitations he is confident will be extended to Madame Simon. 3. The rationale for the request set out in the final portion of my telegram arises from the fact that the nurse accompanying Madame Simon must return to Canton without delay. This would not be feasible under present conditions, as it is understood locally that—absent official intervention—it is currently extremely difficult to secure passage on the vessel operating the regular service between Canton and Macau. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the expression of my highest esteem. For the good of the Nation N.H. Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:19}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON TELEGRAM ISSUED Government of Macau 16 July 1943 Ref. No. 6 GOVERNOR 4. MADAME MACAU Madame Simon, wife of the French Consul, is travelling to Macau tomorrow, 17 July, accompanied by the German nurse von Mengersen. I respectfully request Your Excellency to direct that any necessary assistance be provided to them, particularly facilities enabling the nurse to return promptly to Canton. Portuguese Vice-Consul
fulltext_transcription {{PAGE:1}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO [Title] TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO [Marginalia — right, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK [Signature] n.º: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:2}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. 6-T/43 Cópia Passagem por Cópia 6-F/43 Passagem por Cantão de S.E. o Rei D. João II po po de Macau. ANEXOS: — Cópia deste ofício; — Cópia do ofício deste 46. 46. O O Consulado, 9 9 Consulado, N.º 181/46. II 184 O 46. ~~~ 46. 46. protestos mírio do / Senhor Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros, Excelência, ~~~ ~~~ Para conhecimento desta Secretaria de Estado, tenho a honra de remeter, incluso, a V. Exa. cópia do meu ofício, N.º 181/46, de hoje, dirigido à Legação de Portugal na China. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. G m A bem da Gracias Nútt. Facias Nacìo Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul. Gracias {{PAGE:3}} 83 MACAU 72 13 25 ENTRADA PR No. 51 143 LEB’S GIGAB PORTUGUESE CONSULATE SHAMEEN CANTON ARRIVED WELL THANKS YOU MIGUEL ALL BISHOP RAMALHO YOU MIGUEL ALL KINDNESSES KINDNESSES 3,335 10 10 {{PAGE:4}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo, Digmo. Cônsul Geral de Portugal em Xangai. 183 6-F/43 Confirmação de te- legrama. Envio dum ofício endereçado ao Vigário Geral, Pe. Abílio José Fernan- des, Shameen, ora em Xangai. Confirmando o telegrama que, sob o N.° 3, tive a honra de expedir a V. Exa., em 20 do corrente, venho rogar-lhe a fineza de entregar a S. Revcia. o Vigário Geral, Sr. Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, o ofício junto, o que muito lhe agradeço. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha alta consideração. A bem da Nação. Mário Horácio Gracias, Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:5}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. e Revmo. Senhor Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, Vigário Geral da Diocese de Macau, ora em XANGAI. Como, certamente, é já do conhecimento de V. Rev.ª, chegou aqui, na tarde de 19 do corrente, vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo, Senhor D. José de Deus Ramalho. 2. Acompanhavam-no: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e quatro criados também chineses. 3. Sua Exa. Revma., bem como a sua comitiva, tinha feito a viagem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por rio, numa embarcação chinesa. Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de opere- ções militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até Cantão. 5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japone- ses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa. Revma. as devidas atenções. 6. Sua Exa. Revma. e quantos o tinham acompanhado até cá, seguiram hoje para Macau, no vapor de carreira. 182 6-F/43 {{PAGE:6}} 182 6-F/43 - 2 - 2. Na visita que, na manhã de 20, teve a gentileza de me fazer, Sua Exa. Revma. pedira notícias de V. Revma. e inquirira de mim se haveria possibilidade de se lhe arranjar uma passagem, por avião, até Xangai, a fim de se avistar com V. Revma. 8. Como tivesse de seguir já para Macau e não lhe fosse possível, apesar do seu muito desejo, empreender esta viagem agora, Sua Exa. Revma. pediu-me que telegrafasse a indagar de V. Revma. se via ou não necessidade de Sua Exa. Revma. se deslocar até aí, para uma troca de impressões com V. Revma., pois que a isto, parecia-me, estava Sua Exa. Revma. disposto. 9. Eis a razão por que se fez a indagação constante da parte final do meu telegrama N.º 3 ao Senhor Cônsul Geral em Xangai, que passo a transcrever:— “3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PRO- CEED LATELY SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK”. 10. Ao terminar este, faço votos sinceros para que V. Revma. esteja já experimentando bastantes melhoras com o tratamento a que se está sujeitando. A bem da Nação. Luís Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:7}} 181/46 6-F/43 Passagem por Cantão de S.E.R. Dom Rovdma. o Bispo de Macau. Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Dr. João de Lebre e Lima, Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China. Tenho a honra de levar ao conhecimento de V.Exa. que, na tarde de 1.º do corrente, chegou a esta cidade, vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo de Macau, Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho. 2. Acompanhavam Sua Exa. Revma.: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e qua¬ tro criados também chineses. 3. Sua Exa. Revma. e a sua comitiva fizeram a via¬ gem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por rio, de embarcação chinesa. 4. Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem a nossa Mis¬ são de Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de operações militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até Cantão. 5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japo¬ neses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa. Revma. as devidas atenções. 6. À Sua Exa. Revma. (que, com a sua comitiva, se¬ guiu esta manhã para Macau, no vapor de carreiro) prestou êste Consulado, como lhe cumpria, todo o possível auxílio. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. A bem da Nação. hist. fraciax Mário Horácio Gracias. Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:8}} 180 6-F/43 Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Digníssimo Governador da Colónia de Macau Tenho a honra de confirmar os seguintes telegramas que expedi a V. Exa., o primeiro em 20 do corrente e o segundo hoje:— 1°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO PEDE ME APRESENTAR V. EXA. CUMPRIMENTOS PONTO SE- GUIRÁ MACAU VINTE E TRÊS FEVEREIRO; 2°) – SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU HOJE. 2. À Sua Exa. Revdma. o Bispo Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho e à sua comitiva prestou êste Consulado, como lhe cumpria, todo o possível auxílio. 3. Espero que Sua Exa. Revdma. tenha feito boa via- gem e chegado bem a Macau. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os pro- testos da minha mais alta consideração. A bem da Nação Nitt Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul. {{PAGE:9}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO a TELEGRAMA em EXPEDIDO Govêrno do Bispado de Macau Govêrno do Fevereiro de 1943 de 1943 Pr. 6- 1 GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO MACAU SUA EXA. REVDMA. PARTIU ESTA MANHÃ ÀS NOVE E MEIA VICECONSUL DE PORTUGAL {{PAGE:10}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO EXPEDIDO Govêrno de Macau 19 23 de Fevereiro de 1943 a GOVERNADOR MACAU 6. SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO SEGUIU HOJE VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL {{PAGE:11}} CERTIFICATE This is to certify that CHIE-AH-YIN ( … ) K ) is a Chinese Catechist at the service of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is proceeding from Canton to Macau by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His Lordship. Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd Fe- bruary, 1943. M M N.T. Gacias Acting Consul. 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 174 10 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 Siehe A {{PAGE:12}} CERTIFICATE Sc 6-F/43 This is to certify that CHI-AH-NGAU (2) Is a Chinese servant of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is proceeding from Canton to Macau by steamer to-morrow, 23rd instant, toge- ther with His Lordship. Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd February, 1943. 12 12 14 12 10 4 4 Acting Consul 11. III. 3 162. 16 2 11. III. 1 16 1/2 7° {{PAGE:13}} CERTIFICATE Pr. 6-F/43 This is to certify that CHI-KAT-SHIU is a Chinese servant of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is proceeding from Canton to Macau by stea- mer to-morrow, 23rd instant, together with His Lord- ship. Consulate for Portugal at Canton, 22nd February, 1943. 5¾ M Acting Consul. MP. MP 1 115¾ 1151 11 ¾ {{PAGE:14}} 175 6-F/43 Sir, Canton, 22nd February 1943. I have the honour to request your kindness in issuing instructions to the effect that facilities be given by the Customs Officers to His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, D. João de Deus Ramalho, and his se- cretary, Rev. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia (who are proceed- ing to Macau, by steamer, to-morrow, 23rd instant), on the occasion of their embarkation. Thanking you in anticipation, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, N.W. Gracias Mário Horácio Gracias Acting Consul. K. HEGISHI, Esquire. Commissioner of Customs, CANTON. {{PAGE:15}} MACAU 122 M 7 20 1800 VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO SCIENTE AGRADEÇO CÔNEGO LUZ S 7.505 ENTRADA No. 45 PRG-F 143 FEB FEB 22 1943 {{PAGE:16}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO [Title] TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO [Marginalia — right, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK [Signature] n.º: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:17}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO a TELEGRAMA em EXPEDIDO Govêrno do Bispado de Macau Govêrno do Bispado de Fevereiro de 1943 Pr. 6-5 GOVERNADOR DO BISPADO MACAU SUA EXA. REVDMA. BISPO RAMALHO CHEGOU AQUI SÃO SALVO SEGUIRÁ PARA MACAU VINTE E TRÊS DE FEVEREIRO nat. VICE-CONSUL DE PORTUGAL {{PAGE:18}} 156 6-F/43 Cantão, 16 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Comandante Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China Tenho a honra de confirmar o seguinte telegrama que acabo de expedir a V. Exa., a pedido do Cônsul de França, Sr. P. Simon:— "4 MADAME SIMON ESPOSA CÔNSUL FRANÇA SEGUE MACAU MANHÃ 17 ACOMPANHADA ENFERMEIRA ALEMÃ VON MENGERSEN PONTO ROGO FINESA DETERMINAR SEJA PRESTADO MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR MENTE FACILIDADES PERMITAM ENTRAR REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE CANTÃO". 2. Solicitou-me o Sr. Simon que eu apresentasse a V. Exa. os seus antecipados agradecimentos pelas facilidades que, es- tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es- tava certo, não deixariam de ser prestadas à Madame Simon. Es- 3. A razão do pedido constante da parte final do meu te- legrama, filia-se no facto da enfermeira que vai acompanhar a Madame Simon, ter de regressar prontamente a Cantão, o que não seria possível, pois que consta aqui que, sem influência oficial, é presentemente muito difícil conseguir-se passagem no barco que faz carreira entre este e aquele porto. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. A bem da Nação . N.H.Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:19}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO Governo de Macau 16 de julho de 1943 Pr. 6- GOVERNADOR 4. MADAME MACAU MADAME SIMON, ESPOSA DO CONSUL FRANCÊS, SEGUE PARA MACAU AMANHÃ, 17, ACOMPANHADA Pela enfermeira alemã von MENGERSEN. ROGO V. EXA. DETERMINAR SEJA PRESTADO QUALQUER AUXÍLIO DE QUE NECESSITEM, ESPECIALMENTE FACILIDADES QUE PERMITAM À ENFERMEIRA REGRESSAR PRONTAMENTE A CANTÃO. PORTUGUÊS VICE-CONSUL
fulltext_translation {{PAGE:1}} * 1 _ Portuguese Consulate Canton No. 155 CASE FILE No. 6-F/43: MATTERS CONCERNING INTERESTS SUBJECT: Facilitations granted—either at the request of the Macau Government or its officials, or unilaterally by that Government—to local (Chinese) authorities or to consular representatives stationed in Canton. {{PAGE:2}} Canton, 23 February 1943 Ref.: 6-T/43 Copy Transit via Canton Copy 6-F/43 Transit via Canton of His Excellency the King Dom João II by way of Macau. ANNEXES: — Copy of this despatch; — Copy of my despatch No. 181/46 of this date. 46. 46. The Consulate, 9 9 Consulate, No. 181/46. II 184 The 46. ~~~ 46. 46. assurances of the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Your Excellency, ~~~ ~~~ For the information of this Secretariat of State, I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of my despatch No. 181/46, dated today, addressed to the Portuguese Legation in China. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of consideration. G m For the good of the Gracias Nútt. Facias Nacìo Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:3}} 83 MACAU 72/13 25 ENTRY RECORD PROTOCOL No. 51 143 LEB’S GIGAB PORTUGUESE CONSULATE, SHAMEEN (SHAMIAN), CANTON Arrived safely—many thanks. Miguel Alves [or: Miguel All] Bishop Ramalho To Miguel Alves [or: Miguel All], in grateful acknowledgement of your many kindnesses. Kindnesses. $3,335.10 10 {{PAGE:4}} Canton, 23 February 1943 His Excellency Mr José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo His Majesty’s Consul General for Portugal in Shanghai Ref.: 183/6-F/43 Subject: Confirmation of telegram I hereby confirm the dispatch of an official letter addressed to the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, formerly stationed at Shameen (now resident in Shanghai). This serves to confirm the telegram—No. 3—which I had the honour of transmitting to Your Excellency on 20 February of this year. I respectfully request that You be so kind as to deliver the accompanying letter to His Reverence the Vicar General, the Reverend Father Abílio José Fernandes, for which I extend my sincere gratitude. I take this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest regard. For the good of the Nation. Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:5}} Canton, 23 February 1943 His Excellency and Reverend Father Father Abílio José Fernandes, Vicar General of the Diocese of Macau, currently residing in Shanghai. As Your Reverence is no doubt already aware, His Most Reverend Excellency the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dom José de Deus Ramalho, arrived here in Canton on the afternoon of 19 February of this year, having travelled from Shiuhing. 2. He was accompanied by his private secretary, Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants. 3. His Most Reverend Excellency and his entourage travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel. Although, shortly after departing Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed engagements had taken place only hours earlier—His Most Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger during their journey to Canton. 5. At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Most Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and formal attentions. 6. His Most Reverend Excellency, together with those who had accompanied him thus far, departed today for Macau aboard the scheduled passenger steamship. 182 6-F/43 {{PAGE:6}} 182 6-F/43 – 2 – 2. During the visit His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop kindly paid me on the morning of 20th, he enquired after Your Reverence and asked whether it might be possible to arrange an air passage for him to Shanghai, so that he might meet with Your Reverence in person. 8. As His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop was required to depart shortly for Macau—and although he was most eager to undertake this journey, it proved impossible for him to do so at present—he requested that I telegraph Your Reverence to ascertain whether Your Reverence considered it necessary—or indeed advisable—for His Excellency to travel to Shanghai at this time, in order to hold a personal consultation. It appeared to me that His Excellency stood ready to make such a journey should Your Reverence deem it expedient. 9. It is for this reason that the final clause of my telegram No. 3 to His Majesty’s Consul-General in Shanghai—reproduced below—contained this enquiry: ‘3. KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES: BISHOP RAMALHO HAS ARRIVED HERE; INQUIRING AFTER HIS CONDITION AND WHETHER HE CONSIDERS IT ADVISABLE FOR BISHOP TO PROCEED TO SHANGHAI SHORTLY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PERSONAL CONSULTATION.’ 10. I conclude this communication with my sincere and heartfelt wishes that Your Reverence is already experiencing considerable improvement under the course of treatment presently being administered. For the good of the nation. Luís Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:7}} 181/46 6-F/43 Transit Permit Issued for His Excellency the Right Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho, Bishop of Macau. Canton, 23 February 1943 Your Excellency, Dr João de Lebre e Lima, Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China. I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that, on the afternoon of 1 February of the current year, His Right Reverend Excellency the Bishop of Macau, the Most Reverend Dom João de Deus Ramalho, arrived in this city from Shiuhing. 2. Accompanying His Right Reverend Excellency were: his private secretary, the Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia; a Chinese catechist; and four Chinese domestic servants. 3. His Right Reverend Excellency and his party travelled to this city partly overland on foot and partly by river aboard a Chinese vessel. 4. Although, shortly after departing our Mission at Shiuhing, they were required to cross a river channel situated within an active military zone—where armed combat had taken place only hours earlier—His Right Reverend Excellency and his party encountered no danger during their journey to Canton. 5. At all checkpoints—both Chinese and Japanese—through which they were obliged to pass, His Right Reverend Excellency received appropriate courtesies and official consideration. 6. This Consulate rendered His Right Reverend Excellency (who, together with his party, departed this morning for Macau aboard the coastal steamer *Carreiro*) all possible assistance, as was its duty under diplomatic protocol and consular obligation. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest regard. For the good of the Nation. *Historical file reference* Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:8}} 180 6-F/43 Canton, 23 February 1943 His Excellency Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Most Distinguished Governor of the Colony of Macau I have the honour to confirm the following telegrams dispatched to Your Excellency: the first on 20th inst., and the second today— 1. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE SAFELY; HE REQUESTS THAT I CONVEY HIS GREETINGS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY. HE DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON 23 FEBRUARY. 2. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP HAS DEPARTED TODAY. 2. This Consulate extended to His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop Dom João de Deus Ramalho and his entourage all practicable assistance, in accordance with its official duties. 3. It is hoped that His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop completed his journey in good health and arrived safely in Macau. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency my highest assurances of esteem. For the Good of the Nation Nitt Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:9}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON TELEGRAM ISSUED BY Government of the Diocese of Macau Government of… February 1943 Ref. No. 6–1 GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE MACAU YOUR EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND DEPARTED THIS MORNING AT 9.30 A.M. VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL {{PAGE:10}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON OFFICIAL TELEGRAM SENT Macau Government No. 19 23 February 1943 TO: THE GOVERNOR MACAU 6. HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP DEPARTED TODAY VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL {{PAGE:11}} CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Chie-Ah-Yin (…K) is a Chinese catechist in the service of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and that she is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship. Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943. N. T. Gacias Acting Consul [Endorsements and archival markings, preserved as found:] 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 174 10 10. III. 3 10. III. 3 Siehe A {{PAGE:12}} CERTIFICATE Reference: SC 6-F/43 This is to certify that Chi-Ah-Ngau is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship. Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943. [Seal or official markings—transcribed as recorded in original] Acting Consul [Administrative annotations (retained verbatim for archival fidelity):] 12 12 14 12 10 4 4 Acting Consul 11. III. 3 162. 16 2 11. III. 1 16½ 7° {{PAGE:13}} CERTIFICATE Reference: Pr. 6-F/43 This is to certify that Chi-Kat-Shiu is a Chinese domestic servant in the household of His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom José de Deus Ramalho, and that he is travelling from Canton to Macau by steamship tomorrow, 23rd February 1943, in the company of His Lordship. Portuguese Consulate at Canton, 22nd February 1943. [Seal or endorsement area] 5¾ M Acting Consul MP MP 1 115¾ 1151 11¾ {{PAGE:14}} 175 6-F/43 Sir, Canton, 22 February 1943 I have the honour to request your kind assistance in issuing appropriate instructions to Customs officers to afford all reasonable facilities to His Lordship the Bishop of Macau, Dom João de Deus Ramalho, and his secretary, the Reverend Luís Gonzaga de Garcia—both of whom are travelling to Macau by steamer tomorrow, 23 February—on the occasion of their embarkation. I thank you in advance for your consideration. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, N. W. Gracias Mário Horácio Gracias Acting Consul K. Hegishi, Esq. Commissioner of Customs Canton {{PAGE:15}} MACAU 122 M 7 February 1800 VICE-CONSUL OF PORTUGAL AT CANTON ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS Canon Luz S 7.505 ENTRY No. 45 PRG-F 143 FEB 22 February 1943 {{PAGE:16}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON [Title] OUTGOING TELEGRAM [Marginalia — right-hand margin, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] To the Portuguese Consulate General in Shanghai Dated 20 February 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3. Kindly inform the Reverend Fernandes that Bishop Ramalho has arrived here, enquiring as to his current circumstances and whether he considers it advisable for the Bishop to proceed to Shanghai at a later date, with the purpose of holding a personal interview. [Signature] No.: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:17}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON TELEGRAM ISSUED BY The Government of the Diocese of Macau The Government of the Diocese February 1943 Ref. No. 6–5 GOVERNOR OF THE DIOCESE MACAU His Excellency the Right Reverend Bishop Ramalho has arrived here safely. He will depart for Macau on 23 February. N.B. Vice-Consul of Portugal {{PAGE:18}} 156 6-F/43 Canton, 16 February 1943 His Excellency Commander Gabriel Maurício Teixeira, Most Distinguished Minister of Portugal to China I have the honour to confirm the following telegram, which I have just dispatched to Your Excellency at the request of Monsieur P. Simon, Consul of France: “4. MADAME SIMON, WIFE OF THE FRENCH CONSUL, DEPARTS FOR MACAU ON THE MORNING OF 17 FEBRUARY, ACCOMPANIED BY THE GERMAN NURSE MS VON MENGERSEN. I REQUEST THAT YOUR EXCELLENCY KINDLY INSTRUCT THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT ALL NECESSARY FACILITATIONS ARE GRANTED TO ENABLE HER ENTRY INTO MACAU AND HER PROMPT RETURN TO CANTON.” 2. Monsieur Simon requested that I convey to Your Excellency his advance thanks for the administrative facilitations he is confident will be extended to Madame Simon. 3. The rationale for the request set out in the final portion of my telegram arises from the fact that the nurse accompanying Madame Simon must return to Canton without delay. This would not be feasible under present conditions, as it is understood locally that—absent official intervention—it is currently extremely difficult to secure passage on the vessel operating the regular service between Canton and Macau. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the expression of my highest esteem. For the good of the Nation N.H. Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul {{PAGE:19}} PORTUGUESE CONSULATE CANTON TELEGRAM ISSUED Government of Macau 16 July 1943 Ref. No. 6 GOVERNOR 4. MADAME MACAU Madame Simon, wife of the French Consul, is travelling to Macau tomorrow, 17 July, accompanied by the German nurse von Mengersen. I respectfully request Your Excellency to direct that any necessary assistance be provided to them, particularly facilities enabling the nurse to return promptly to Canton. Portuguese Vice-Consul
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This archival document comprises a 1943 Portuguese Consulate file (No. 6-F/43) from Canton, documenting diplomatic and administrative correspondence concerning the safe transit of ecclesiastical and consular personnel across Japanese-occupied southern China during World War II. The core subject is the movement of Dom João de Deus Ramalho, Bishop of Macau, who arrived in Canton on 19 February 1943 from Shiuhing, accompanied by his private secretary Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, Chinese catechist Chie-Ah-Yin, and four Chinese domestic servants (Chi-Ah-Ngau, Chi-Kat-Shiu, and others), travelling partly on foot and by river vessel through active military zones. Multiple certificates, telegrams, and despatches—dated 16–23 February 1943 and signed by Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias—record transit facilitations granted to the Bishop’s party, coordination with Japanese and Chinese authorities at checkpoints, arrangements for their departure to Macau aboard the steamer *Carreiro* on 23 February, and related diplomatic communications with the Portuguese Legation in Shanghai, the Governor of Macau, and the Vicar General Abílio José Fernandes. The file also includes ancillary requests concerning Madame Simon, wife of the French Consul in Canton, and her German nurse’s travel to Macau. All materials originate exclusively from the Portuguese Consulate at Shameen (Shamian), Canton, and reflect consular protocols, colonial administrative practice, and ecclesiastical diplomacy under wartime conditions.
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Portugal. Arquivo Diplomático e Biblioteca do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros
Arquivo Consulado de Portugal em Cantao (S16.E58.P4/89013)
1943
Bishop of Macau
Canton Customs Commissioner
Catholic clergy travel
Governor of Macau
Governor of Macau Gabriel Maurício Teixeira
João de Deus Ramalho
Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Macau-China relations
Portuguese Colonial Administration
Portuguese Consulate Canton
Portuguese Consulate General Shanghai
Portuguese Diplomatic Protocol
Portuguese Legation China
Portuguese Vice-Consul
Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Sino-Portuguese Relations
Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias
transit permits
wartime mobility constraints
{{PAGE:1}} [Page] (No visible page or folio number) [Archival mark] CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL CANTÃO [Title] TELEGRAMA EXPEDIDO [Marginalia — right, handwritten in red ink] 8a 6-F/43 [Main text] ao Consulado Geral de Portugal em Xangai em 20 de Fevereiro de 1943 PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL SHANGHAI 3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PROCEED LATELY TO SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK [Signature] n.º: Gadiá [Rubric] PORTUGUESE VICE-CONSUL {{PAGE:2}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. 6-T/43 Cópia Passagem por Cópia 6-F/43 Passagem por Cantão de S.E. o Rei D. João II po po de Macau. ANEXOS: — Cópia deste ofício; — Cópia do ofício deste 46. 46. O O Consulado, 9 9 Consulado, N.º 181/46. II 184 O 46. ~~~ 46. 46. protestos mírio do / Senhor Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros, Excelência, ~~~ ~~~ Para conhecimento desta Secretaria de Estado, tenho a honra de remeter, incluso, a V. Exa. cópia do meu ofício, N.º 181/46, de hoje, dirigido à Legação de Portugal na China. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha mais alta consideração. G m A bem da Gracias Nútt. Facias Nacìo Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Consul. Gracias {{PAGE:3}} 83 MACAU 72 13 25 ENTRADA PR No. 51 143 LEB’S GIGAB PORTUGUESE CONSULATE SHAMEEN CANTON ARRIVED WELL THANKS YOU MIGUEL ALL BISHOP RAMALHO YOU MIGUEL ALL KINDNESSES KINDNESSES 3,335 10 10 {{PAGE:4}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor José Augusto Ribeiro de Melo, Digmo. Cônsul Geral de Portugal em Xangai. 183 6-F/43 Confirmação de te- legrama. Envio dum ofício endereçado ao Vigário Geral, Pe. Abílio José Fernan- des, Shameen, ora em Xangai. Confirmando o telegrama que, sob o N.° 3, tive a honra de expedir a V. Exa., em 20 do corrente, venho rogar-lhe a fineza de entregar a S. Revcia. o Vigário Geral, Sr. Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, o ofício junto, o que muito lhe agradeço. Aproveito o ensejo para reiterar a V. Exa. os protestos da minha alta consideração. A bem da Nação. Mário Horácio Gracias, Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:5}} Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. e Revmo. Senhor Pe. Abílio José Fernandes, Vigário Geral da Diocese de Macau, ora em XANGAI. Como, certamente, é já do conhecimento de V. Rev.ª, chegou aqui, na tarde de 19 do corrente, vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo, Senhor D. José de Deus Ramalho. 2. Acompanhavam-no: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e quatro criados também chineses. 3. Sua Exa. Revma., bem como a sua comitiva, tinha feito a viagem até esta cidade, parte, por terra, a pé e parte, por rio, numa embarcação chinesa. Apesar de, pouco depois de deixarem Shiuhing, terem tido que atravessar um braço de rio, situado em zona de opere- ções militares (onde ainda horas antes se travaram combates), nenhum perigo correu Sua Exa. Revma. nem a sua comitiva, no seu percurso até Cantão. 5. Nos postos de guarda, tanto chineses como japone- ses, por que se viram obrigados a passar, teve Sua Exa. Revma. as devidas atenções. 6. Sua Exa. Revma. e quantos o tinham acompanhado até cá, seguiram hoje para Macau, no vapor de carreira. 182 6-F/43 {{PAGE:6}} 182 6-F/43 - 2 - 2. Na visita que, na manhã de 20, teve a gentileza de me fazer, Sua Exa. Revma. pedira notícias de V. Revma. e inquirira de mim se haveria possibilidade de se lhe arranjar uma passagem, por avião, até Xangai, a fim de se avistar com V. Revma. 8. Como tivesse de seguir já para Macau e não lhe fosse possível, apesar do seu muito desejo, empreender esta viagem agora, Sua Exa. Revma. pediu-me que telegrafasse a indagar de V. Revma. se via ou não necessidade de Sua Exa. Revma. se deslocar até aí, para uma troca de impressões com V. Revma., pois que a isto, parecia-me, estava Sua Exa. Revma. disposto. 9. Eis a razão por que se fez a indagação constante da parte final do meu telegrama N.º 3 ao Senhor Cônsul Geral em Xangai, que passo a transcrever:— “3 KINDLY INFORM REVEREND FERNANDES BISHOP RAMALHO ARRIVED HERE INQUIRING HIS CONDITIONS AND WHETHER HE THINKS ADVISABLE BISHOP PRO- CEED LATELY SHANGHAI PURPOSE HAVING PERSONAL TALK”. 10. Ao terminar este, faço votos sinceros para que V. Revma. esteja já experimentando bastantes melhoras com o tratamento a que se está sujeitando. A bem da Nação. Luís Gadias Mário Horácio Gracias Vice-Cônsul. {{PAGE:7}} 181/46 6-F/43 Passagem por Cantão de S.E.R. Dom Rovdma. o Bispo de Macau. Cantão, 23 de Fevereiro de 1943. Exmo. Senhor Dr. João de Lebre e Lima, Digníssimo Ministro de Portugal na China. Tenho a honra de levar ao conhecimento de V.Exa. que, na tarde de 1.º do corrente, chegou a esta cidade, vindo de Shiuhing, Sua Exa. Revma. o Bispo de Macau, Senhor D. João de Deus Ramalho. 2. Acompanhavam Sua Exa. Revma.: o seu Secretário, Pe. Luís Gonzaga de Garcia, uma catequista chinesa e qua¬ tro criados também chineses. 3. Sua Exa. Revma. e a sua comitiva fizeram a via¬ gem até esta cidade, parte, por terra
spellingShingle Passagem por Cantão do Bispo de Macau João de Deus Ramalho
Bishop of Macau
Canton Customs Commissioner
Catholic clergy travel
Governor of Macau
Governor of Macau Gabriel Maurício Teixeira
João de Deus Ramalho
Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Macau-China relations
Portuguese Colonial Administration
Portuguese Consulate Canton
Portuguese Consulate General Shanghai
Portuguese Diplomatic Protocol
Portuguese Legation China
Portuguese Vice-Consul
Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Sino-Portuguese Relations
Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias
transit permits
wartime mobility constraints
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Canton Customs Commissioner
Catholic clergy travel
Governor of Macau
Governor of Macau Gabriel Maurício Teixeira
João de Deus Ramalho
Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Macau-China relations
Portuguese Colonial Administration
Portuguese Consulate Canton
Portuguese Consulate General Shanghai
Portuguese Diplomatic Protocol
Portuguese Legation China
Portuguese Vice-Consul
Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Sino-Portuguese Relations
Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias
transit permits
wartime mobility constraints
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Canton Customs Commissioner
Catholic clergy travel
Governor of Macau
Governor of Macau Gabriel Maurício Teixeira
João de Deus Ramalho
Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Macau-China relations
Portuguese Colonial Administration
Portuguese Consulate Canton
Portuguese Consulate General Shanghai
Portuguese Diplomatic Protocol
Portuguese Legation China
Portuguese Vice-Consul
Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Sino-Portuguese Relations
Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias
transit permits
wartime mobility constraints
topic_facet Bishop of Macau
Canton Customs Commissioner
Catholic clergy travel
Governor of Macau
Governor of Macau Gabriel Maurício Teixeira
João de Deus Ramalho
Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Macau-China relations
Portuguese Colonial Administration
Portuguese Consulate Canton
Portuguese Consulate General Shanghai
Portuguese Diplomatic Protocol
Portuguese Legation China
Portuguese Vice-Consul
Reverend Father Luís Gonzaga de Garcia
Sino-Portuguese Relations
Vice-Consul Mário Horácio Gracias
transit permits
wartime mobility constraints
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