PROPOSED VANCOUVER MAIL SERVICE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 9881, 12 April 1893, Page 2

PROPOSED VANCOUVER MAIL SERVICE

Br Electric Telegraph,—Copyright. (press association.) Sydney, April 11. Both the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand and the Orient Steam Ship Company have represented to the Colonial Government that they ought not to bo over* looked in the arrangements for tho Vancouver mail service, and state that they were prepared to enter for the service. Mr D. Mills, of the Union Steam Ship Company, to day, in tho course of an interview, stated that, owing to the Monowai being required for the intercolonial trade arrangement*, the company is proceeding to replace her in the 'Frisco line with a faster vessel of 4000 toss burden. He expected that the new vessel would be running before next season, and that she would do the voyage from ’Frisco to Sydney in 21 days. Melbodrnf, April 11. The Government have adjourned the Vancouver mail question pending the receipt of the views of the South Australian Government. The Premier says ho does not fee! disposed to subsidise a line of steamers not calling here. Adelaide, April 11.

The Premier has received a cable message from the Premier of New South Wales, asking whether the Government are willing to join in guaranteeing the sum of £*20,000 to the Vancouver Mail feervioo, Tho Post* maater-Geoeral states that from tho mail point of view business men are little concerned in the Pacific route. Hobart, April H.

It is understood that owing to the state of the finances tho Government will decline to join in the subsidy. Brisbane, April 11.

Owing to the unsettled state of public affairs Sir Thomas Moliwraitb baa replied to the communication from the Premier of New South Wales that he is unable to discuss tho Vancouver mail question, though he is favourable to a direct service with Vancouver.

(Received April 12. 12.45 a.m.) Sydney, April 11.

Messrs Efuddart, Parker ;_and Co. have decided to make Melbourne the terminal port of the Vancouver service. Adelaide, April 11.

The Government have decided not to participate in the payment of u subsidy to the Vancouver steam service. The Cabinet also had under consideration the question of a subsidy for a Pacific Cable with a similar result. If either of tbe?e works is carried out, it must be the outcome of a Federal Australia,