The state ownership of cables
George W. Truscott, Lord Mayor of London, presided over a meeting of a number of notable politicians discussing the question of cable reform and of state ownership of telegraph lines. Cheap telegraph prices would improve communication between various parts of the British Empire, and therefore help maintain the current “Imperial feeling.” Public opinion is broadly in favor of state ownership and cheaper telegraph cable prices. The meeting produced a resolution to propose the convening of a committee to investigate how to proceed while also respecting private property rights.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-08