SEUZ MAIL NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1092, 31 March 1880, Page 4

SEUZ MAIL NEWS.

The question of German action in Samoa and Polynesiajgenerally has entered upon a new phrase in the Chancellor’s memo to the President of the School of the Imperial Board of Finance, recommending the new company and promising an annual subscription for 20 years. Stress-is laid on the fact that Godeffroy’s failure would'deprive the Empire of the greater part of the . commerce and trade with the South Sea Islands, unless their estates were secured from falling into , foreign hands. The Emperor was not much impressed with the scheme, but the Crown Prince warmly supported it. It is now stated that the real reason why ; - Prince Bismarck has gone into the matter is that there is an ulterior object in view of founding a German convict settlement in the South Seas. It is rumored at I Berlin that the Imperial Government P intends acquiring possession of several P small islands for the purpose, and that t Captain Timbesch, the German represenv tive at Apia, is to make the necessary I preliminary enquiries. I English news, via Suez, state that the £ Strathleven arrived at London on ' FebHkruary Ist. Her charterers boarded her, W and found the meat excellent. The next n, few days the meat was inspected by p hundreds. All were surprised and gratiW fied at the condition of the meat after ■Much a long voyage. On 6th February ■OSO Colonists and others lunched on board

| the Strathleven, after first inspecting I refrigerating chamber and apparatus. lamb, and beef were served, l|r cooked in various forms, and warmly r approved. The speakers congratulated on the new and important trade A which was likely to be productive of Si immense results to the Colonies and w. England. The Press subsequently, with p scarcely an exception, warmly comB mended the meat. It is generally regarded ■jfs superior to American, especially the ■Bratton. The meat was sold at SmithElield Market, and was the lowest for some time, nevertheless the prices were good ■I in comparison with other meat, and better l| than American. The principal complaint Bps that the meat is uncovered, but the Equality and flavor was everything to be Pdesired. Hopes are expressed that this Bpmccesafql experiment is the beginning of Effl Iwge trade. Great demand from all ■gwrts of the country for joints of AusESralian meat. A lamb was sent to the BMueen and a sheep to the Prince of Wales. HThe West End butchers particularly Bntnprove of the meat, which commands a Bwale. It is hoped it will be unnecessary Huh future to freeze to the same extent. nThere is difficulty in cutting it owing to HHthe cold weather.