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Sir A. Cadogan (Peking).
23rd July, 1934.
D. By wireless
24th July, 1934.
R.
9.30 a.m.
24th July, 1934.
To. 499 (R).
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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
seen desirable that agreement 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
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