’FRISCO MAIL SERVICE

Waikato Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1075, 17 October 1901, Page 2

’FRISCO MAIL SERVICE

Sydney, October 16. The Daily Telegraph, dealing with the trouble between New Zealand and Mr Spreckels, says the Vancouver line presents many attractions to New Zealand, and would make such a formidable appearance as a rival to'the’Frisco line under New Zealand support that the Commonwealth, finding other conditions equal, may yet have to consider whether it shall subsidise the British or Foreign line to North America. It is quite possible that Mr Spreckels will find it to his interest to sign the smaller contracts, both in Australia and New Zealand, in order to preserve his right to the present fat American subsidy. 'Brisbane, October 16. Regarding the statements made in New Zealand by Mr Spreckels’ representatives that there is a possibility of extending the ’Frisco mail service to Queensland if the New Zealand proposals are not accepted, the Premier states that he has received no communication of any kind from Mr J. D, Spreckels. The Queensland arrangement with the Canadian line has atill two or throe years to run, and the Government have no power to complete negotiations with Mr Spreckels, that being a matter entirely for the Federal Government. Wellington, Last Night. Sir Joseph Ward denies there is any truth in th: repot regarding the diversion of the New Zealand mails to Suez., The mail resolut ons will not be taken till to-morrow nicht.