that it would be undesirable
to ask for any definite assurances
as regards the rehabilitation of the
Canton-Kowloon Railway, which would
thus have been singled out Engagem
fran
other
lives constructed by British capital for
special treatment.
2. It was reposented
appreciated
bous in sanct
however, that this line is in a
railway
different position from others
lines in China constructed by
British capital since the whole
line is in effect operated as a
joint undertaking of the Chinese
Government and the Government of
ran leway. Hong Kong. Although the line is
divided into British and Chinese
sections, neither section can
fulfil its proper function unless
there is through running over the whole
line.
Since
13/10/200
It was therefore realised
thet it was a matter of
considerable importance to the
Government of Hong Kong that the
Chinese