"GREASING THE FATTED SOW”
VANCOUVER SERVICE SUBSIDY,
IMPOST ON THE SOUTH.
[From Our Parliamentary Reporter.]
WELLINGTON, July 14.
“ Greasing the fatted sow ” was the expression used by Mr Malcolm, M.P., who, with other Otago members, interviewed the Postmaster-General to urge that an equitable arrangement be made in respect to freight charges to southern ports on the Pacific mail steamers. Ho admitted that the North Island was progressing faster than the South Island, and stated that they did not grudge their prosperity. What the South objected to was being asked to assist in providing a subsidy of £25,000 for the Vancouver service, which benefited the North Island only. They wished to share in the benefits on equal terms by the provision of a fiat rate for freight and passengers to all principal ports. The request was discussed at great length by the Minister and the deputation, and it was decided to again raise the question with the Minister of Industries and Commerce, as well as with the PostmasterGeneral.
One suggestion made by the speakers was that, if it was impossible to secure a moro equitable arrangement respecting the Vancouver service, improved conditions be provided for the largo business —especially in oats—which the South Island conducts with Melbourne.
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Evening Star, Issue 18020, 14 July 1922, Page 6
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