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been informed that the cost,
estimated between
17,000 and 25,000 dollars, is at their charge.
The Representative in Hong Kong of
Thos. Cook & Son (who are
closely connected with
the Wagons-Lits Company) has been rendering
assistance in this matter, but has reported that
no concession in reduction of this expenditure
could be obtained by him.
The case is one of force majeure, but
on the basis that the siding and material
employed on it will become the property of the
Kowloon-Canton Railway, in which it is understood
H. M. Government have an interest, the Wagons-Lits
Company have asked that consideration be given to
the already large expenditure in which they are
involved, and I am asked to submit for your con-
sideration that the cost of this siding, in the
circumstances, might be shared equally between
the Wagons-Lits Company and the Kowloon-Canton
Railway.
I appreciate that consideration can only
be given after reference to the Authorities in
Hong Kong, and I should
be grateful if you would
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