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setuptly calculated. This reduced the rate by 14
per diem or göll in all.
I have now the honour to forward to you
translation of the reply of the Chinese Government,
in which they admit liability under the Working Agree-
ment for the suspension of through traffic from Nov-
ember 7 to November 12; which they calculate at
$815-90; but deny it for the remaining period until
December 13 on the plea that no notice of suspension
12.
was given by the Board of Communications beyong lovaiber
The Ministry of Communications also reject, on ratha reiber better grounds as it seems to me, the claim of
X20 per diem com cnsation for late trains under
Article 22 of the Agreement.
I have forwarded a translation of the Wai
Chiso Pu's Memorandum to the Officer Administering the
Goverment of Hongkong and shall await his reply before
taking any further steps in the matter.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
with the highest respect,
your most obodiont, humble Servant,
(signed) J. N. Jordan J.N.