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is likewise enclosed, I have told him that, in my opinion,
the agreement of 1905 gives no specifio advantages to
Japanese manufacturers or contractors, and that the
most they can claim is to have half the Engineers.
I
have sugested that if .Odagiri raises the question
of Japanese rights, he should be referred to his
Legation which can obtain an interpretation of them
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from us,
Since Fr.land's namorandum van written, the
Super division of the Szechuan railway has also been
taken cut of the hands of the provincial authorities
and entrusted to Chang Chih-tung by a Decree, copy of
which I have the hon ur to enclose.
I have the honour to he, with the highest respect,
sir.
your most obedient, humble servant
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