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a usual one in the circumstances; it is desired in the interests of an economical and honest construction of the railway, and for no other reason whatever; and it works quite satisfactorily on the Canton-Kowloon Railway.
Sir John Jordan requests his Excellency Liang Tun-yen to bring these facts to the notice of the Grand Secretary, who no doubt has no other desire than to serve the same end as Mr. Bland, that is to say, the economical and honest construction of the railway.
J. N. JORDAN.
(Signed)
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In any ruruner communice- tion on this subject, please quote
No.
and address--
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The Under-Secretary of State,
Foreign Office,
London.
February 16, 1909.
Immediate
Rece
C.O.
10123
REG 23 MAR 09
The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs presents
his compliments to the Under-Secretary of State for the
Colonies
and, by direction of the Secretary of State, paraphrases
transmits herewith cop of the under-mentioned papers
Foreign Office,
March 22, 1909.
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Reference to previous letter:
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Jo
9746
Yo March 19.
Description of Inclosure.
Name and Date.
Subject.
Sir J. Jordan Beking March 19/09
to
and
do. do.
March 20/017
Santon Hankow. Railway Loan
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