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THE BRITISH AND CHINEse CorporaTION, LIMITED,
TELEGRAM FROM SHANGHAI, OCTOBER 26TH. 1905.
We have received a telegram from Hankow. Referring to your telegram of the 24th. in view of Loan on account of Hankow Canton Railway prohibited from Peking, fear we can do no good in
the matter. Meanwhile Szechuen Railway negotiations are
suspended owing to similar interference.
TELEGRAM TO SHANGHAI OCTOBER 27TH. 1905.
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Referring to your telegram of the 26th. as exceptional operation terms not to be considered a precedent we are prepared to advance £450,000 required by Viceroy of Hankow, price 97%. Interest 41% to be sterling Loan secured as stated already by you
TELEGRAM FROM SHANGHAI, OCTOBER 30TH. 1905.
Referring to
We have received a telegram from Hankow. your telegram of the 27th. your proposal submitted to the Viceroy of Hankow in writing by the Consul, will let you know
It is quite evident that the as soon as reply is received. Viceroy of Hankow still in difficulties at Peking, he will not
It is reported
at present discuss Loan even with the Consul.
at Peking the Chinese Government prohibited provincial Authorities borrow Foreign Railway Loan for one year pending enquiry how far Native Capital available.
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