Germany in the Pacific.
AN OPENING FOR RETALIATION
Per United,Press Association,,., ; . By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. LONDON, May 4.
Received 4th, 9.42 p.m
The Times’ Berlin correspondent says that after April, 1906, Hi-; German colonial authorities will administer the Marshall Islands, collecting the taxes and Customs. The Times fears that'the North German Lloyds new Pacific- service is likely to outweigh any advantages accruing to- Australian shipping by direct government administration. 'lhe Germans consider that the new arrangement iwill completely j araljse the Australian shipping trade in the Pacific. It is reported in Berlin that the Sydney press recognise ihe legality and masterfulness of ihis example of German enterprise. SYDNEY, Mav 4. Received 4th, 11’.48 p.m.
A section of the press regard the North German Co.’s action us a shrewd business coup. The Herald considers that tho local shipping companies have been out-manoeuvred, which was not to be wondered at considering how they are handicapped by a heavily subsidised company.
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Southland Times, Issue 19552, 5 May 1905, Page 2
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