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to constitute a drawback, perhaps His Majesty's (overnment might be
ad to assist, either by a grant of money or land, or by a guarantee. by event, no trifling obstacle of this kind should be allowed to dela
construction of this railway, so vital to British interests. Now the
French
A
ich agents are so actively creating interests and promoting French pre
Sin 4 in the Two Kwang, by subsidie steamboats on the rivers, extending ways to the frontiers, establishing banks, mercantile agencies, hospi
and post offices, no time should be lost, no money spared to mainta: paramount position in Kwangtung Gheat Britain has hitherto enjoyed, which may easily os imperilled if parsimony, tiaidity, or want of pat- tle spirit are allowed to prevail.
Trusting that your Committee will take up this urgent question the promptitude and vigour needed to secure for it that immediate ention so greatly desired nere,
I am,
Dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
(signed) R. Chattutur mile
Chairman.