THE POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2174, 12 March 1891, Page 1

THE POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Sydney, March 9. The Postal Conference has reciyed a reply from Sir J, Pander in connection with the amendments to the agreement. The Conference agreed with Sir.J. Pender's views, except the clause that no clrnnge in the rates should ba made without the consent of the contracting parties, which they insisted on. It was decided that each colony should be represented at the Vienna Conference in its own w*y. ihe Hon. Mr Ward (N.Z.) moved that Conference approves the negotiations n'w understood to be under the considerationpi the Pacific Railway Company for establishing a Canadian mail service. Haurged that the Conference should countenance the efforts of Europe and Canada to give the, colonies a fresh market for wool and general products, New Zealand wonld only support the proposal if the steamers touched at New Zealand ports. The representative of Queensland seconded the motion. Victoria, Tasmania and New,South Wales opposed, Mr Ward then withdrew it, stating he was satisfied with-the expression of opinion elicited, and hoped the colonies who opposed would change their opinions within th« year. Mr Ward requested New South Wales to reconsider their determination to withdraw the subsidy from the San Francisco service. He hoped that in view of the great advantages it wou d continue it. New Zealand wonld be glad to co-operate to a reasonable extent. The representative of New Si'U'.h Wales promised to consider the matter and consult hie colleagues.

March 10. The Postal Conference finished its sittings to day. The Eastern Wxtension Company announced that steps were being taken to find a safer route for the Port Darwin cable.