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the Kowloon railway matter was settled. In any case His Highness was quite clear that the same negotiator could not undertake both lines, as the conditions were different and the lines were far apart.
Mr. Carnegie gives his opinion that it is better to deal with the Kowloon line first and to leave the Chinese Government time to overcome the undisguised opposition of the Cheklang Board to the Suchow line.
(signed)
I am, &c.,
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