THE PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE.
Melbourne, August 21. To-day Mr. J. H. Witheford, of New Zealand, had an interview with Mr. Derham, the Postmaster-General, and made certain unofficial suggestions as to the advisability of the colony joining in an effort for the maintenance of the San Francisco mail service. It was suggested that an attempt should be made to arrange for the American steamers to come right through, making Melbourne their headquarters, as it was likely that the greater part of the passengers, mails, and cargo would be to and from this centre. The abolition of the wool duty in America, and the practical interest shown by American capitalists and inventors in the Australasian mineral districts, Mr. Witheford contends, should give encouragement to Victoria to secure a controlling influence over so important a mail service rather than permit it to break down.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9146, 30 August 1888, Page 5
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141THE PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9146, 30 August 1888, Page 5
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