THE CABLE.
STEAMERS BEING HURRIED OFF WITH MATERIAL. By Telegraph-Press Association—Copyright Sydney, August 5. Advice has been received that a steamer leaves London this week with tho Mauri-tius-Cocos section of tho cable. Another steamer will leave a few Rays later with tho Cocos-Fremantle section.
CANADA’S GRACEFUL BACKDOWN. READINESS TO PAY HER SHARE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Ottawa, Aug. 5. Canada, anxious for the consummation of the great Imperial project, has waived the objection raised by her in connection with the Pacific cable. Although still contending that the New South Wales privileges granted to tho Eastern Extension Company are inimical to the future prospects of the Pacific scheme, Canada promulgates ai \ct passed last session dealing with the cable, and announces her readiness to pay fivefifteenths of the cost.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GIST19010806.2.24
Bibliographic details
Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 179, 6 August 1901, Page 2
Word Count
127THE CABLE. Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 179, 6 August 1901, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in