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Governor Sir M.Nathan to the Earl of Elgin
(Received, Colonial Office 8.50 p.m., 10th May, 1906.)
I have sent following telegram to Satow
"Referring to my despatch of the 6th April, 1905, as to
Canton-Whampoa railway. From Canton Press articles
and other information received I am satisfied that
serious steps are being taken to carry out Chinese
project for line from Canton past Whampoa along the
right bank of the East river. Such a line runs for
about 40 miles along the course of the Canton-Kowloon
Railway and the construction of it would be a breach of
the preliminary agreement for that railway which stipula-
tes conditions similar to those of Shanghai-Nanking
railway, one of which forbids the construction of rival
lines without the consent of the British-Chinese Corpora-
tion. I suggest that representations should be sent at
once to the Viceroy which will prevent a breach of the
engagement which has been entered into on behalf of the
Chinese Government.
Despatch
follows by mail.
Please inform Bland.