5738 Paraphrase of telegram from Governor Sir In Nathan 257 Rec2 10 + 45 am 18 07 Canton Kowloon railway. I continue to be dissatisfied with the rate of progress which appears out of proportion to the expenditure incurred. I ask for a report on the work done, as compared with the expenditure.
In these circumstances I propose to place the railway construction under the Director of Public Works who will communicate with the consulting Engineer as may be necessary. This system has been successful in the construction of other large works in the Colony.