ELECTRIC TRAMS.
•Sib,—oar correspondent, Mr. G. A. Ulricil, givei us no information, with the exception of one small town, as to the naturi of the motive power in vicinity to the towns lie names, and also if these places are as hilly as Auckland. These are important considerations, upon which we require some light. In my letter two days since I pointed out there are difficulties in the way which must first be dealt with. .Mr. Ulrieli writes about the syndicate getting 500 per cent., but how ? With 2d fares and an expenditure of nearly £200,000 it is hard to understand these vague assertions. Yes, we can, nc doubt, get anything for cash, hut where is the cash to come from while the ratepayers are prohibited from doing anything even it they all approve. Many are content to oppose the introduction of foreign capital for the purpose, and would prefer doing nothing. The question arises, is this in the best interests of the city?—l am. etc., Progress.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10415, 13 April 1897, Page 3
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