CO129-329 - Governor Nathan - 1905 [7-12] — Page 116

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that the Viceroy's sole idea in the matter was to so arrange the question as not to allow any pratext by which other Powers night Claus suiclar Concessions in other

It was harts of the two Kuang Prornices. the Viceroy's wish to construct that portion of the Railway tying instani Chiness territory, with chiese capital if possible; borrowing, however, from British sources should nativi Capital not

a

be forthcoming. The Viceroy recognisic that matters have reached such

stage that the Chinese portion

railway

umust be built by some

the

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or other; and his seentary went on to say that the Viceroy would be glad of assistance from your Govern. went, feeling sure of friendly and

Considerati treatment.

The Viceroy has telegraphed the terans of the Agreement to Peking, and

awaiting instructions.

is now aw

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I have the honour to be,

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Your obed unit servant.

James Scrtt. Cornoul Grundl

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