§ Sir H. HARRISasked the Postmaster General whether there is great delay in the transmission of mails from New York to London; and whether he can hold out the hope that the service will shortly be expedited?
§ Mr. PEASEI am aware that the time of transit of mails from New York to London is considerably greater than before the War. The period of transmission of the mails received during the last four weeks average twelve days; but the average time would have been less had it not been for the dock strike at New York. The United States Post Office is using all the steamers which offer advantage for the conveyance of mails to this country, but an improvement in the service may be expected as all the faster steamers resume their sailings.