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Lyttelton to [Name], July 28, 1908

It is of paramount importance to Hong Kong that neither the Japanese nor the French should control the Canton railway and that the negotiations for the railway from Canton to Kowloon should be quickly completed.

The delay in the negotiations for the railway from Canton to Kowloon may adversely react on the negotiations as the Viceroy at Canton is cooperating in this matter.

There are reasons which prevent H.M. Government from advancing the money, but it has been put forward that it may be in the interest of Hong Kong.

I should be glad of your news with the least possible delay. You can ask Sir Ernest Satow for any details; otherwise, you should keep the matter absolutely secret.

TS 5/60.

[Second Part of the Letter]

It is of paramount importance to Hong Kong that neither the Japanese nor the French should control the Hankow-Canton railway and that the negotiations for that railway and for the Canton-Kowloon railway should be quickly completed.

H.M. Government are unable...

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Lyttelton to [Name], July 28, 1908It is of paramount importance to Hong Kong that neither the Japanese nor the French should control the Canton railway and that the negotiations for the railway from Canton to Kowloon should be quickly completed.The delay in the negotiations for the railway from Canton to Kowloon may adversely react on the negotiations as the Viceroy at Canton is cooperating in this matter.There are reasons which prevent H.M. Government from advancing the money, but it has been put forward that it may be in the interest of Hong Kong.I should be glad of your news with the least possible delay. You can ask Sir Ernest Satow for any details; otherwise, you should keep the matter absolutely secret.TS 5/60.[Second Part of the Letter]It is of paramount importance to Hong Kong that neither the Japanese nor the French should control the Hankow-Canton railway and that the negotiations for that railway and for the Canton-Kowloon railway should be quickly completed.H.M. Government are unable...
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