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No. 192. The Hon. the Postmaster - General, Ottawa, to the Hon. the Postmaster - General, Wellington. (Telegram.) Ottawa, 3rd November, 1902. Eejoice with you in completion of Pacific cable, an important link of Empire; and trust the red line may continually be extended. It connects the Motiler country with all parts of her dominions beyond the sea.

No. 193. The Hon. the Premier, Brisbane, to the Hon. the Prime Minister, Wellington. (Telegram.) Brisbane, 4th November, 1902. Mutual congratulations on successful completion of Pacific cable. I feel sure the connection will result in great permanent benefit to all contracting parties.

No. 194. The Hon. the Premier, Melbourne, to the Hon. the Prime Minister, Wellington. (Telegram.) Melbourne, 4th November, 1902. Heartily reciprocate congratulations.

No. 195. The Hon. the Premier, Sydney, to the Hon. the Prime Minister, Wellington. (Telegram.) Sydney, 4th November, 1902. Thanks for congratulations on completion Pacific cable. Much gratified at successful result and connection made, and join with you that best interests of Commonwealth, colonies, and Mother country have been greatly augmented by all-red line, which will promote strong kinship throughout Empire.

No. 196. Sir Sandpord Fleming, Ottawa, to the Hon. the Postmaster-General, Wellington. (Telegram.) Ottawa, 4th November, 1902. Congratulations heartily reciprocated. You will be pleased to learn that Mulock, in published cablegram to Chamberlain, comes out distinctly in favour of State-owned cables within the Empire. Two messages sent same time by me to go round the world in opposite directions, Ottawa to Ottawa, made the circuit successfully—one, sent easterly, in ten hours ; the other, despatched westerly, in fourteen hours. Not bad for the first pioneer messages to encircle the globe.

No. 197. The President, Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne, to the Hon. the Postmaster-General Wellington. (Telegram.) Melbourne, 4th November, 1902. Melbourne Chamber of Commerce reciprocates heartiest congratulations over Pacific cable.

No. 198. The General Manager, Pacific Cable Board, London, to the Secretary, General Post Office, Wellington. (Telegram.) London, 4th November, 1902. Heartily reciprocate congratulations completion of Pacific cable.

No. 199. The Chairman, Pacific Cable Board, London, to the Hon. the Postmaster - General, Wellington. (Telegram.) London, sth November, 1902. I thank you for your congratulations, and I trust with you that the Pacific cable may produce far-reaching and lasting benefits to the trade and happiness of the citizens of this great Empire both in New Zealand and at Home.

No. 200. Mr. J. Henniker Heaton, M.P., London, to the Hon. the Postmaster-General, Wellington. (Telegram.) London, 20th November, 1902. General satisfaction Press people Pacific cable. Believed Barton Chamberlain completing mantle unity Empire penny postage.

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