A. B. C. of Parcels Post. pp. 4-5.
C. W. Spofford.
Q. What is the plan of the rural parcels-post proposed by Postmaster-General Meyer?
A. It proposes to carry packages originating at a local office of a rural route for 5 cents for the first pound and 2 cents for each additional pound, with a limit of 11 pounds. Thus, an 11-pound package would be carried to any point on a rural route for 25 cents. It is significant that the rates are the same as those proposed by advocates of a parcels-post applicable to distances within the United States and its insular possessions. This proposal seems to be but an entering wedge for general parcels-post.
Q. Why was rural parcels-post proposed?
A. It was proposed by the Postmaster General as a special favor to country merchants.
Q. Have country merchants asked for any such special favor?
A. No. On the contrary, they are opposed to it on the following grounds:
1. They do not seek class legislation.