POSTAL REFORMS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXIII, Issue 15982, 16 July 1912, Page 6

POSTAL REFORMS.

The new Postmaster-General has had little time to acquaint himself with the details of his Department and naturally he has not yet had much information to give to the reporters. But we aro glad to learn that he has decided to continue the useful reforms that were introduced by his predecessor in office. The scheme for the carriage of fish and fruit through tho Post Office gives promise of being of real assistance to the community, and we believe that an experience of its operation will convince the public that Mr Ell has suggested an important means of cheapening' the cost of living. The producers and tho consumers can be brought into direct touch by means of the postal service provided the rates can be maintained at a sufficiently low level. The slot telephones, too, are an important addition to the facilities for rapid communication that a,re at the disposal of tho public. During his short period of administration Mr Ell managed to do the country good service in several directions, and it is gratifying to know that his successor is going to proceed with the work in a spirit of frank recognition of a political opponent’s merits. The generous way in which Mr Rhodes spoke of his predecessor yesterday is a good augury for his success in carrying a rather heavy portfolio.