THE GERMAN SUBSIDY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14975, 23 May 1914, Page 11

THE GERMAN SUBSIDY.

(SrECI.U. TO "THE TRESS.")

WELLINGTON, May 22

From enquiries mado among shipping firms iv Wellington it was learned that it was probable that some arrangements had been come to between tlio North German Lloyd Company and theDcutsch Au&tralischo Dcmpschiffs Uesillschaft for a joint service, to Now Zealand. Tho latter company is already established in tho Australian trade, and, as recently reported by cable, has dispatched a steamer named the Linden from Germany to New Zealand with a cargo of superphosphates. It was also stated, says tho "Dominion," that the company intended running a regular service between Germany and New Zealand.

Tho question of the Germans entering tho New Zealand trade has been the subject, of much comment in shipping circles, and the question of "back" cargo has been discussed. It is a well-known fact that largo quantities of wool aro shipped to Germany during the season, and it is considered likely that this cargo, which usually goes to PJngland to bo transhipped to the Continent, will be taken away by the German liners in future. During tho "off" season it is thought that tho new lino will either load in Australia or will proceed to New Caledonia to load ore for Germany.

As far as could be> ascertained in Wellington yesterday, tliero appeared to be no prospect of tne North German Lloyd Company coming to an arrangement with any line trading under tho British flag.