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PAPERS RELATIVE TO CONVEYANCE OE MAILS VIA SUEZ.

thereby suffer loss. There is some reason, I think, for this complaint, as the bulk of these mails are composed of newspapers, on which no gratuity is paid. I think if, in addition to the gratuity now paid, freight at current rates on tho measurement of the mails were allowed, the present grounds for complaint would be obviated, and an inducement offered to expedite their being landed at destination with despatch and safety. I would therefore beg to recommend accordingly. I have, &c, The Hon. tho Postmaster-General, New Zealand. W. Geay. P.S.—The Sydney postal authorities have kindly agreed to take charge of and forward the mails between London and Auckland via Suez, and transmit accounts of any charges which may be incurred for this service. ~W. G.