§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the Prime Minister whether there has been any discussion in regard to duplicating the cable owned by the Imperial Governments from Vancouver to Fanning Island, and thence to Norfolk Island; and whether, in the interests of commerce and Anglo-American relations, the Government will now consider the project put forward by those who 20 years ago opposed the Fanning Island route and use its influence with the Pacific Cable Board to lay a cable viâ Honolulu so as to dove-tail in with the American cables and afford alternative routes in other directions?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWVarious proposals for duplicating the cable between Vancouver and Fanning Island are now under consideration, but no decision has yet been taken.