The San Francisco call., 1896-06-07

pleasant recollections of it." In answer
to question regarding the new consul he
held up his hands in mock distress.
There, don't want to hear word about
DR.. Peselal Since I appointed him have
been overwhelmed with congratulations
on it until 1 have what you Americans
call that tired feeling Seriously. how
ever, will say that the doctor was ap-
pointed on authorization of the italian
Government with the knowledge that he
would well fulfill the difficult and honor
able duties of the position"
Consul-General Pesca is disposed to
bear his honors modestly.
ut was all a surprise to me. One
month ago / didn't know the Con-
sul-General. When he decided to resign
he appointed me to FL the Office till sue
cessor should be appointed. | fels fattered,
of course, at the compliment paid me, re-
cognlzlng. as | do, that the position is
responsible as we'll as an honorable one.
While am not especially versed in inter-
national law | think l may safely say that
have an intimate acquaintance with the
wants of the people whose interests have
been committed to my charge by the Ital-
ian Government / shall endeavor to ad-
minister the duties OF the Office with the
same care that | should devote to my pri-
vate affairs, and it is my hope that my ad-
mlnlstratlon Will be as satisfactory TO the
Government as to my successor"
Joseph Calegaris, president of the Italian
Chamber OF Commerce, position second
in Importance to that of the consulate,
speaking of the appointment, said:
Il am convinced il is the best choice the
Consul-General could have made, for
there is no better qualified man to per-
form the duties of the position than DR..
Pescla, He is man of wealth and liber-
ality, and the large emoluments of the
Office will cut no figure with him.
Although of Italian birth, he has resided
here since childhood, being thorough
Californian. His ability and integrity are
recognized and are pretty familiar to the
public from his record as Supervisor. You
recollect that when he ran for Supervisor
his popularity was shown by his running
ahead of his ticket by large majority.
He has on two occasions declined the
nomination of his party for Mayor, as
well as for the Legislature. 1t is the gem
eral wish that the doctor may retain his
present position for long period"
with DIR. Pescia at the Italian Consul
ate said Cesare CTespi, editor of the
Messaggiero, Socialist and labor journal,
1--WE shall have man thoroughly equipped
for the office ans well calculated to render
valuable services to our colony and govern
ment.
local differences. He is popular with
people of all shades of opinion among us,
who respect him also for his independence 6
of character.
"The list of people whom he has helped
forward in life is long one, for his purse
is ever open to the claims of benevolenee.
But this Is subject" concluded the editor
laughingly, "tbat the doctor wouldn't
thank mo for dwelling on, much as 1
might wish to- "
DR.. Perrone coincided with the views
expressed by the others.
''Dr. Pescia well deserves the honor that
has been thrust on him. He IS a broad
gauge man and admirably suited for the
position of Consul-General."
A. Sbarboro, the well-known secretary
OF the Italian-Swiss Agricultural Colony
and prominent in financial circles, ex-
pressed his approval Of the appointment.
"Dr. Pesoia is man of extraordinary
popularity with the members of the
Italian colony. He is liberal in his ideas
respecting the opinions of others and
noted for his independence. He has the
knowledge, ability and time to attend to
the duties of the consulate and / believe
him to be the right man in the right
place."