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disheartened in such circumstances.
It is now clear that other and stronger measures
must be taken to reproge the continued obstruction and wo
have therefore telegraphed to the Corporations' repre-
sentative in Peking as follows:-
*Canton-Kowloon Railway referring to our letter of
4th. ultimo there is no improvement in the goneral state
of affairs, danger to foreign staff prevente progress
of works and District Sngineers threaten to resign unless
effective remedial measures are taken without delay. It is
very important to inform the British Minister at once of the position. Engineer-in-Chief report will
follow by post".
We trust Sir John Jordan will take up the
matter vigorously and be able o make the native officials
recognize that progress is impossible under present, con-
ditions.
Please let us have 3 apare copies of your letter
under reply with its enclosures.
We are, dear Sir, etc.
(agd.) Jardine Watheson and Co. Ltd.