[42] Parliamentary Paper, No. 316, Session 1873.
| Sums to be Paid | Capitalization | |
|---|---|---|
| Electric and International Co | 14,694,130 | 6,200,000 |
| British and Irish Magnetic Co | 6,217,680 | 2,670,000 |
| United Kingdom Co | 2,811,320 | 1,750,000 |
| [A] London and Provincial Co | 300,000 | 325,000 |
| Reuter’s Telegram Co. (Norderney Cable) | 3,630,000 | 1,330,000 |
| Universal Private Co | 922,105 | ? |
| [A] This Company was paid the highest market value of its shares on the Stock Exchange in the first week of June, 1868, plus an allowance for prospective profits. | ||
[43] Hansard’s Parliamentary Debates, July 5, 1869, p. 1,216 and following, and July 26, p. 759 and following.
[44] Hansard’s Parliamentary Debates, July 26, 1869, p. 767.
[45] Hansard’s Parliamentary Debates, July 26, 1869, p. 747.
[46] Report from the Select Committee on Revenue Department Estimates, 1888; q. 1,984.
[47] Report of the Postmaster General, 1895, p. 37.