Shanghai Despatch No. 44 to H.B.M. Minister, Peking, 18/2/29.
No. 44
& 3 copies)
Sir,
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H. B. M. Consulate-General,
SHANGHAI.
18th February 1929.
I have the honour to forward
herewith copy of a letter which I have
received from the British Chamber of Commerce
and China Association Committee, Shanghai,
setting forth the views of that body in
connection with the suggestion which the
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Committee understands has been made, as is
about to be made, that the British share of
the Boxer Indemnity shall be used by the
National Government of China as security for
a loan to be raised for the purpose of the
reconditioning of existing railways and the
construction of new railways in China.
I have, etc.,
(Signed) C. F. GARSTIN
Acting Consul-General.
His Britannic Majesty's Minister,
British Legation,
Peking.