having carried his protest as far as he deemed advisable,
the matter was referred to us. We think Mr.Grove has handled
this matter with considerable tact, for while securing a very
substantial reduction on the price which these officials first
contemplated charging the railway, he has nevertheless
avoided all friction. It is evident to us however, that
friction would result if further opposition were offered
to payment of the sum demanded, and as this would be very
undesirable, we considered it best to advise Mr.Grove to
sanction the payment. We would suggest for your consideration
the advisability of noting a protest at the Board of
Communications against the excessive cost of this
and
would further ask you to show the correspondence and explain
the matter to the British Minister for his information.
We are
AC.
sa/
Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd.