FRISCO MAIL SERVICE.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 237, 15 October 1901, Page 3

FRISCO MAIL SERVICE.

MU Si’BECKLES BEFUSKS TO AC CHIT THE i'KOI’O.SALS.

fllY TEI.EORAWI CItKSS ASSOCIATION.] Auckland, last night. Mr Dunm-tt. Mr Spreckles' manager in New Zealand, to-day received a cable from .Mr Spreckles, stating that he would not accept the proposals made bv the New Zealand Government. The Mayor lias wired the IVcniior at Wellington : •• There is an intense feeling regarding the Frisco mail service. In your address to the Auckland electors on

May ill, 1 still, you said the ’Frisco service was the best the colony had. and you were going to keep it. You said Mill had never the slightest intention of taking it away. Auckland would never lose it altogether as long as you were I'rntte Minister, Auckland feels sure you will can y out

.’in-- promise, and secure from I'arliainent Midi favorable terms as will ensure, a eontiiiiiam-e »of the important service, uhtdt lias improved in Hie class of steamers, speed, growth of trade, and favor with the travelling public, especially tourists, all largely tending to the benefit of the eulonv."

The Mayor also wired the three city members: " Intense feeling over the possibility of the withdrawal of the 'Frisco service. Auckland relies upon you and tho Au.-kiand provincial members to secure a continuance In concerted mid unanimous action. Alfred Kidd, Mavor."