- 3-
its track in reasonably sound running order I am
ready to agree that these claims should be
dropped at the same time as the major item but
would not propose at present to omit either from
the published accounts of the British section
where they may yet serve as a useful counter-
argument against pressure from the Chinese side
for a revised ratio for the division of earnings.
3. In conclusion I have the honour to
confirm that the amount deducted in 1929 by the
British section from the amount due to the
Chinese section has been duly paid over to the
latter.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lorship's most obedient, humble servant,
Lime
Governor, &c.
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