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to get a

Cable across to

HongKong to join their own system . I hope the Gorun -

ment will take steps to prevent this and to secure

the connection for the Eastern Extension Company which really represents British Interests

I have the honor to be

My Lord. Your obedient servant John Fender

Chairman

Copy of Telegram

equir

10 Hefpe

All shares taken up

Government

subscribe

RECP

C. O.

5131

REG? 21 MAR 82,

th

58

March 18th 1882

Canton

one third of

Capital. Contract with Great Northern. to build line and day teable will be signed when Chinese get permission bring line into Hongkong

if this refused. Line terminates Kowloon and

Viceroy

avrangement probable with Great- Northon which Company is (backed ?) by recenmendation from Parey to Hing Chang whove influence is paramcant -

I even if

result doubtful even

v

You got Secretary-state to wire Shreenment Hongkong to forward

our application. to Viceroy Canton through British Censul with recommendation from British Government.

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