THE PACIFIC CABLE.
By’Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. ■“ Melbourne, January 17. Xu reply to a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce who informed Mr Duffy, Postmaster-General, that the Chamber was unanimous in favour of the Pacific cable being laid at an early 'date,' tho Minister agreed that it'would bo a good thing to have a telegraph line mainly through British possessions, and a great advantage in time of war. It was understood that the Pacific cable would, cost £1,800,000, and in the present condition of things Victoria was not in a position to go in for it. He was afraid the cable would not pay at the start, though ultimately it would. All the countries likely to be benefited by the Pacific scheme should be called on to pay a share of the undertaking.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2412, 18 January 1895, Page 2
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131THE PACIFIC CABLE. New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2412, 18 January 1895, Page 2
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