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shall be hereafter fixed when proper surveys have been
made by officials appointed by the two Governments". It
would, however, be inopportune to take this matter up with
the Chinese Government until the Working Agreement for the
Kowloon-Canton Railway has been successfully negotiated, and
my chief object in drawing Your Lordship's attention to
these facts is to insure that this important matter may not
be overlooked and may be settled upon the first convenient
opportunity.
11.
In accordance with standing in-
structions I am forwarding a copy of this despatch to Sir
J. Jordan.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Hangarh
Governor &c.