THE CABLE QUESTION.
|PBR FHEHS (Received 24,10 a.m.)
Melboubhe, April 24. The Postmaster-General has requested a conference with Mr. Orick this week to discuss the Cape cable. An understanding has been arrived at with the Eastern Extension Company that, provided the Cape cable agreement is not signed by all the colonies by Monday, the present rates will remain in force until the colonies finally accept or reject its proposal. Should the agreement be signed by Monday reduced rates will come into force a month from to-day. (Received 24, 11 p.m.) Lo.n'ihjn, April 24. The Pacific Cable Board's report is ready. Tenders will be privately invited immediately.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 93, 25 April 1900, Page 2
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