Karetu And Waipahi.
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From a Special Correspondent .
Nukualofa, July 18.
The Union Co. contemplate taking the “Karetu” from this run, and are seek ing the permission of the Government to allow the ‘Waipahi” to enter the group from Apia—an embargo against this being in existence.
Up 1o the present, the Government have been right against it, as they are afraid of the introduction of the beetle.
Personally, I do not think there is much to fear, as no harm has been done by the vessel calling at Fiji, direct from Apia.
I hear that yesterday’s mail brought information from the U.S.S. Co., which will decide the Government to accede to there request, and the embargo will be lifted. If so, the run of the “Waipahi” will be Auckland to Auckland, via Suva, Apia, Vavau, Haapai, Nukualofa.