CO129-332 - Public Offices & Others - 1905 — Page 251

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THE BRITISH AND CHINESE CORPORATION, LIMITED5634

3. Lombard Street,

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February 20th. 1905. 249

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The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

London, 8. W.

sir,

CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY.

I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your letter

of the 17th. instant No. 4669/1906) and to assure you that the suggestions which you make in regard to the negotiations will be carefully communicated to our Agents for the instruction of Mr. Ross.

In regard to the observation with which you conclude your letter I have to assure you that the Corporation and it's Agents will be careful to give effect to your views and keep the business as confidential as possible until the views of the Chinese dovernment have been ascertained.

I am,

sir,

Your obedient Servant,

withewies

Chairman.

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