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1890. NEW ZEALAND.

OCEAN MAIL-SERVICES (FURTHER PAPERS RELATIVE TO). [In continuation of papers presented on the 8th August, 1890.]

Presented to both Bouses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

SAN FRANCISCO MAILSEIWICE.

No. 1. Mr. E. J. Ckbighton to the Hon. the Posthasteb-Geneeal. (Telegram.) an Francisco, 18th July, 1890. Subsidy passed Senate.

No. 2. The Hon. E. Mitohelson to Mr. E. J. Cbkighton, San Francisco. Wellington, 4th August, 1890. Eeply whether subsidy passed Congress. Urgent.

No. 3. Mr. E. J. Gkeighton to the Hon. the Postmastek-Genebal. (Telegram.) San Francisco, sth August, 1890. No. Daily expected pass House.

No. 4. The AgeNT-Geneeali to the Hon. the Postmastek-Genebal, Wellington. g IB) _ Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria Street, London, S.W., 27th June, 1890. I duly received your telegram of the 21st [vide page 4, F.-l, 1890], directing me to bring various questions before the Imperial Government in relation to the New Zealand mail-services, and I replied that I would see Mr. Eaikes on the subject. He has appointed a meeting with me this evening at the House of Commons, but I shall not be able to report by this mail what will have passed between us. Of course, however, the substance will be telegraphed to you tomorrow morning. I have, &c., The Hon. the Postmaster-General, Wellington. F. 13. Bell.

No. 5. The Hon. the Pbemiee to the Agent-General. (Telegram ) Wellington, 19th August, 1890. Ocevn Sebvices.—lntend ask House agree Gosehen's proposal. Washington cable says Tonnage Bill delayed • offers twelve thousand. Will Imperial Government defray transit Frisco mails America Atlantic, and what postages allow another year pending decision, and what agree pay four-weekly direct, or, failingtFr'isco, fortnightly direct, forty-two, forty-five clays ? . Delivery colonyfederal packets uncertain without subsidised intercolonial service. Should be restricted specially •wldressed' correspondence. Parliament prorogues three weeks. Important reply immediate. l_p. (sa.