is Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]
CHINA RAILWAYS.
CONFIDENTIAL.
468
[May 20.]
SECTION 1.
[19120]
No. 1.
Mr. Bland to British and Chinese Corporation, London.~(Communicated by
Mr. Addis, May 20.)
(Telegraphic.)
Shanghae, May 19, 1909.
NORTHERN Railways Engineer-in-chief: Liang Shih Yi asking for early decision
with regard to
He agrees to increase Cox' salary, but refuses to appoint him head Engineering
Department.
After consulting Cox, would suggest the Corporation's best course is agree to appointment Bellingham.
It is understood that Engineer-in-chief will be General Manager for the purposes
of Protocol. Telegraph instructions.
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