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His Excellency.
communication with neighbouring countries.
I understand that you don't make a point of
Mr. Ross.
The idea of communicating with land stations was
on the score of revenue. We thought we could bring down cable
charges and get revenue from it.
Stabb.
The Cable Companies have made a large reduction
for deferred messeges. You can send for half rates. His Excellency. The question of producing revenue is really a
separate consideration. I understand that the primary object of the installation is to communicate with ships.
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Also for typhoon warnings, if, for example, any- -thing is to be done as regards tile Pratas Islands. His Excellency.
That has to come perhaps. In the case of mail steamers you want to communicate with them at two des range, not necessarily by day, and in the case of ships acquiring higher power installations than at present, you do not wish to lag behind. That, I understand, is what was in the mind of the
Chamber of Commerce in recommending a Medium Power Station.
Stewart.
Where did the Chamber get the estimate of £6,000
for a Medium Power Station ?
r. Shallard.
subject.
r. Stewart.
His Excellenci.
I think there was some misunderstanding on the
Is the Colony tied to arconi ?
I cannot say. The Telefunken installation is much cheaper to begin witu, but I believe the Karconi Company say that their installations are cheaper over a number of years. I an informed that the Telefunken Company make high charges for renewal of parts of the machinery. I do not know whether this is so. "ell, gentlemen, I am much obliged to you for coming. I will make a note of the conversation and send it to you for confirmation before communicating with the Secretary of State again on the subject.