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that the Viceroy's sole idea in the matter was to so arrange the question as not to allow any pratext by which other Powers night Claus suiclar Concessions in other
It was harts of the two Kuang Prornices. the Viceroy's wish to construct that portion of the Railway tying instani Chiness territory, with chiese capital if possible; borrowing, however, from British sources should nativi Capital not
a
be forthcoming. The Viceroy recognisic that matters have reached such
stage that the Chinese portion
railway
umust be built by some
the
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or other; and his seentary went on to say that the Viceroy would be glad of assistance from your Govern. went, feeling sure of friendly and
Considerati treatment.
The Viceroy has telegraphed the terans of the Agreement to Peking, and
awaiting instructions.
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I have the honour to be,
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Your obed unit servant.
James Scrtt. Cornoul Grundl
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