Germans to stop the conclusion of the Final Agreement,
and before putting in a written protest, I would there-
fore propose waiting until it is certain that London
negotiations have failed. I could still hope to lodge
protest before a Final Agreement could be signed,
informed by urgent telegram.
if
I intend in the meantime again reminding verbally
Liang Tun Yen, who is sympathetic of the undertaking
given by the Chinese Government on the 13th February
last, and informing him that His Majesty's Government
expect it to be given effect to.
Copy.
663
C.0. 10123
RECE
RECP 23 MAR 09
Paraphrase of Telegram to Sir J. Jordan, No.49, dated
March 20th, 1909.
Hankow-Canton Railway Loan.
Please see your telegram No.66.
I quite agree.
Meanwhile a telegram has arrived from the Berlin
financial group stating that as a result of yesterday's
meeting they hope to be able to come to an understanding
with the British and French groups. They are sending
details by post to London.