CABLE NEWS.
(ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. — COPYRIGHT,) (SPECIAL TO tNiTBD PBESS ASSOCIATION.) London, April 7» The Aborigines Protection Society has Sir G. W. D«s Voeuxfor the i services he has rendered the cause of humanity m the Pacific Mr R. H. Want states that the Governments of Hawaii, America, and Canada have promised to support the Pacific Cable Syndicate, and guaranteed two millions towards the cost of construction, which the company will accept. Mr Want proposes to open negotiations with Messrs Mackay and Bennet for the use of the Atlantic cable. It is expacted that the rates will be 4s 6d a word for public and Is 8d for Press messages. _
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1681, 10 April 1886, Page 2
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109CABLE NEWS. Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1681, 10 April 1886, Page 2
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