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at Peking on the subject of this same railway.
9.
The Chamber suggest that the portion of the railway in Colonial Territory should be either guaranteed or built by the Colonial Government, while the portion from our borders to Canton should be guaranteed by the Imperial Government.
10.
It seems to me that a Colonial Guarantee for the whole line might be more easily arranged. The whole question is one however which will no doubt receive your consideration and it is not worth while discussing details until some definite line of action has been decided upon.
11.
I can only assure you on behalf of the Colony that its inhabitants are willing to make reasonable sacrifices if necessary, in the matter of increased taxation or otherwise, in furtherance of this project which all concur in deeming vital to Colonial and Imperial interests.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant
A. W. L. Greig
Officer Administering the Government.