THE RIVAL CABLES.
A PROTEST FROM QUEENSLAND.: United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. SYDNEY, Feb. 25. Mr Lyne says that he quite agrees with the position token up by Mr Crick with regard to the Cape cable, and is only waiting the settlement of a few details with Mr Wan-en before cabling Home the acceptanod of die Eastern Extension Company's proposals. As far as New South Wales is coa* cerned the matter is settled. (Received Feb. 24, 10 a.m.)i BRISBANE, Feb. 24. The Premier is forwarding Mr Chamber^ lain a strongly-worded protest against the Cape Cable, on the ground that it will prejudice the Pacific scheme. He has also communicated with New Zealand and Canada, and has asked the Agent-General to communicate with the Board of advice en. the subject. The Premier states that as soon as matters ore in a settled' state Queensland will float the loam in London recently authorised by Parliament.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6728, 24 February 1900, Page 4
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155THE RIVAL CABLES. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6728, 24 February 1900, Page 4
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