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Sir,
The
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Consul-General to Viceroy.
(JUN 2 1906)
13th March, 1906.
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With reference to the question of the Canton-Kowloon Railway, I have received instructions from His Majesty's Minister to request Your Excellency to resume negotiations with the Corporation.
H.M. Minister informs me that on the 23rd February the Wai Wu Pu communicated with Y.E. by telegraph, requesting you to appoint delegates. H.M. Minister adds that on the 9th March, during a personal interview, he was assured by the Wai Wu Pu that they would again telegraph to Your Excellency urging the resumption of negotiations and the appointment of delegates for the purpose.
H.M. Minister fails to understand Y.E.'s inaction and delay; and I am directed to point out to Y.E. that further neglect on your part to arrange matters as desired by the Wai Wu Pu will be regarded as unfriendly and obstructive; an attitude which H.M. Minister cannot overlook, and he will consequently be obliged to lay the whole case before His Majesty's Government submitting a request that instructions be sent to H.K. Consul-General at Canton to suspend relations with Y.E.
I accordingly beg to draw Y.E.'s attention to the importance of this matter, but appeal to you to give proof of your friendly sentiments by appointing delegates at an early date to arrange matters on a satisfactory footing.
I avail, etc.
(Signed) James Scott.
Consul-General.
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