31 MARCH 1928, Page 2

The cables which have served us wonderfully well are now

in some respects outrivalled and, like the railway companies in regard to road haulage, the telegraph company wants to get forward with the times rather than be beaten by a new invention. To enter the wireless field it must combine with wireless business. In this the " Beam " system appears to have by far the best prospects and the Government with its control of the " Beam " stations is in a very strong position for negotiating.

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