to concerns in the Viceroy's proposals and
Appar
th
be incompetent with
the Preliminary Agreements
the 20 March 1899 which they expect the Chinese fort &
five effect to, and
i
4
It
pens
with concern the attitude
of the Viceroy with regard
to the suggested arrangement
for the joint working of
Churchyard
Hongkong
t
sections the time. Straf.
Understand that the negotiation
have
abased
been transferred
to Peking, where it is
hoped that the Chinese Government
will approach the question in
a more reasonable spirit, and
CONFIDENTIAL
FOR OFFICIAL USE
EASTERN
COLONIAL
OFFICE
HONG KONG
No.16085
(Subject.)
1850
252
DOMESTIC.
C.O.
16085
Rec'd 5 MAY 06
re: Canton Kowloon Railway
906
may
Secret Paper.
15787
Copy of letter from Esatow's (Peking)
despatch No. 93
Br.Lun
3 May 06
(Minutes.)
as respected.
Purley M. 7/5
C.P.L.
7
at once
1
they
they
are not
purporting to discuss the matter in
This Council
Can
only
lead to confusion or
further delay.
(Signed) C. P. LUCAS.
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