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With a view to encouraging local industries Chinese Government and other materials are to be preferred provided price and quality are suitable.
No commission shall be allowed to the Corporation on the purchase of materials except as above provided. All trade discounts or rebates, if any, are during construction to go to the construction account, and after completion to the credit of the Railway.
Article 10.
In the construction of the line, in the working of the Railway and in the performance of the different kinds of business connected with the Railway, no interference or obstruction by Chinese or foreigners will be permitted. The Chinese Government shall be responsible for dealing with any such interference or obstruction.
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