The Cable War.
. — . —^ [By Telegraph.] Wellington, Nov. 14. The following cablegrams have passed between Sir Julius Yogel and the AgentGeneral on the cable question : — Sir Julius Yogel to Agent-General — Nov. sth : Extension Co, behaving badly. Their officers in our buildings organising Press agitation, Ask Silverton (Telegraph Works) how soon after order given could cable be ready for use ; also would they agree construct, leaving Parliament option purchase or lease for term of years, with undertaking purchase. Agent-General to Sir Julius Vogel — Nov. Btb : (Cable). Been Silverton. Time making, about forty days, voyage and laying, eighty or ninety days. Price reduced to i.155,000 or JL60,000. Reply to other qiiß9tioD,. Wednesday. Agent-Creneral to Sir Julius Vogel — 10th Nov. : (cable) Answer other question postponed till Friday. Meanwhile can arrange with Eastern Company restore status quo ante so that Parliament may consider question next session. Instruct me. Sir Julius Yogel to Agent-General — Nov. 11th : Company behaved very badly, but will agree to status quo ante for six months, provided Press rates lowered to threepence with guarantee that Press revenue will not suffer by reduction. Agent-General to Sir J. Vogel— Nov. 12th : (cable) Pender accepts your terms. Silverton's reply second question received. Shall I telegraph particulars ? Sir J. Yogel to Agent-General— Nev. 13*h ; Silverton by letter.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ST18861115.2.12
Bibliographic details
Southland Times, Issue 9375, 15 November 1886, Page 2
Word Count
211The Cable War. Southland Times, Issue 9375, 15 November 1886, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in