Mr. Hall
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From CHINA.
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Sir A. Cadogan (Peking),
25rd July, 1934.
D.
By wireless
24th July, 1934.
R.
9.30 a.m.
24th July, 1934.
To. 499 (R).
Revision of Canton Kowloon railway working agreement.
Following received from Hongkong telegram No. 13 of July 19th,
begins:
Negotiations progressing favourably. Division of through
traffic receipts 28 per cent to British section and 72 per cent to
Chinese section agreed to between delegates subject to Nanking
approval which is hoped for. Technical clauses and details now
being threshed out by traffic managers. Every reason to believe
that final draft will be completed shortly. Have you any views on
method of signature. Chinese delegates at this stage anticipate
signature by Minister of Railways and myself and suggest that
English and Chinese texts be considered equal for the purposes of interpretation. New agreement expected to come into force October
1st and operate for five years. Chinese delegates voluntarily
stated that increase of revenue under the new agreement would be
earmarked for service of loan. A note to this effect from the
Chinese Government was suggested and Chinese delegates appeared to
acquiesce. Ends.
Provided Chinese Representatives are so authorised it would seem desirable that agrecment should be signed by all negotiators
at Hongkong thus bringing in Cantonese delegates.
If this is
approved I will approach Waichaiopu accordingly. Alternatively agreement could be initialled by Hongkong negotiators or signed by them subject to confirmation by Minister for Foreign Affairs
and