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39719
For B1958
RINTBU
EASTERN
COLONIAL
No. 88.
(Telegram)
OFFICE
No.
REC?
Prs 27 001 529
Governor Sir H. Nathan to the Earl of Elgin
(Received, Colonial Office, 9:15 a.m., 27th October 1906)
[Copy]
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Canton-Kowloon railway.
Referring to my telegram of 28th August, the draft of the final loan agreement is now awaiting my concurrence. It embodies Article 17 of printed draft.
It provides for the agreement, which is important, junction and subsequent joint working of the two sections being negotiated by myself and the Viceroy, but it does not stipulate for these negotiations being commenced within specified time.
No reference is made to connection with Hankow-Canton line.
I am not satisfied with these conditions, but I am assured by the British Minister that they are the best he can get and, in these circumstances, I propose to concur.
Telegraph whether you approve.
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