Paraphrase of Telegram to Sir J. Jordan, No.72,
dated April 8th, 1909.
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Canton-Hankow Railway loan.
A telegram from Mr. Hillier has been communicated
to us by Mr. Addis. In it Mr. Hillier reports an
interview on April 6th at the Wai-wu Pu, and as to the
possibility that the Chinese Government will come to an
arrangement with the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank instead
of with the British and Chinese Corporation.
Mr. Addis will recommend the Board to give a free
hand to Mr. Hillier if the Chinese Government come to
him with proposals to modify the terms so that all
parties may be admitted.