THE POSTAL CONGRESS.
INSPECTION OF MARCONI
STATION. NEW ZEALAND'S VOTE. By Telegraph.—Press Association.-Copyright, Home, April '23. Sir Joseph Ward (New Zealand's representative) and Mr. Cli'tpmnn (Australian) inspected the Italian Marconi station to-day. The Ame.ncan and German companion have also invited them to visit their respective installations. The Australian proposals with respect to " snowball'' letters and lotteries will be discussed by the conference this week. Rome, April 21. Though it is understood that, the members of the Congress are favourable to New Zealand having a separate vote, it is now stated that the formal decision regarding the matter will not be taken until the closing, of the sitting. (Received April 24, 11.24 p.m.) Melhocknk, April 24. Mr. Chapman's proposal at the Postal Congress, regarding " chain" or " snowball " letters, is that it shall Ijc optional for the country of origin, transit, or destination to refuse transit or to deliver "chain" letters whereon the full amount of postage has not l. - — : l
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13160, 25 April 1906, Page 5
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