GREASING THE FATTED SOW.
(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, July 14
“Greasing the tatted sow’’ was an expression used by Mr. A. S. Malcolm (Clutha) who, with other Otago members, interviewed the Postmas-ter-General to-day to urge that a more equitable arrangement should be made in respect to freight charges to southern ports on Pacific mail steamers. He admitted that the North Island was progressing faster than the South Island. He said the South did not grudge this prosperity. What, they objected to was being asked to assist in providing a subsidy of £25,000 for the Vancouver service, which benefited the North Island only. They wished to share in the benefits on equal terms by the provision of a flat rate for freight aid passengers to all principal ports. The request was discussed at great length by the Minister and the deputation, and it was decided to again raise the question with the Minister of Industries and Commerce as well as the Postmaster-General. One suggestion made by the speakers was that if it is impossible to secure a more equitable arrangement respecting the Vancouver service, improved conditions be provided for the large business, especially in oats, which the South Island conducts with Melbourne.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18533, 15 July 1922, Page 5
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201GREASING THE FATTED SOW. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18533, 15 July 1922, Page 5
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