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(d ) N i g h t L e t t e r T e l e g r a m s ; for plain language messages only, subject to mini­
mum charge as for 25 words. Prefix “ NLT” before the address (count3 as one
word), for delivery on the morning following the date of filing. Subject to the
same rule for counting as Deferred Telegrams.
(e ) R e p l y P a id T e l e g r a m s : th e in d ic a to r “ R P ., fo llo w e d b y th e amount paid
fo r th e r e p ly , is w ritte n b e fo r e th e a d d ress a n d co u n ts as o n e w o rd .
(f) W ir e l e s s T e l e g r a m s t o S h i p s : for transmission through the West India &
Panama Telegraph Co’s. Wireless Station at Kingston to vessels within range
at a rate of lOd. per word.
Vessels out of range may often be reached by relay through another ship and
messages passed at an additional charge of 4d. per word.
The following are the rates for U i;tei States of America, Canada and Great Britain.
For other countries apply at any Telegraph office or at the office of the West India and
Panama Cable Company.
United Sta'es of America: Full rate 1/6 to 1/9; C.D.E. lid to 1/1; Deferred 9d. to 10Jd
a word according to destination; Night letter 12/3 to 1 Iff minimum charge for 25 words
according to destina'don.
Canada: Full rate 1/3 to 1/11; C.D.E. lid to 1/2; Deferred 9d to lljd a word according
to destination; Night letter 12/8 to 16/- according to destination.
Croat Britain: Full rate 2/4; C.D.E. 1/5; Deferred 1/2 a word; Night letter 19/5Jd.
minimum for 25 words.
A public telephone call office is established at Cross Roads Post Office. The fee is 2d,
for a Conversation not exceeding three minutes.