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TELEGRAM FROM JARDIN MATEERON & CO,
26th MARCH 1906.
HONGKONG.
Referring to your telegram of the 22nd J.0.P.Bland expected
about the 2nd April meanwhile have arranged an interview between
C.H.Ross and theViceroy of Canton 27th March.
It is thought that Chinese may use every endeavour conclude negociations before departure of the English Consul at Canton
who retires April 21st.
The Governor of Hongkong is of opinion it would be better C.H.Ross negociate until 21st April in consequence of the
English Consul not friendly with J.0.P.Bland.
.
We areinformed on reliable authority the Viceroy of Canton
intends to use every endeavour negociate on the basis of Peking
Shanhaikwan Railway Loan. The Governor of Hongkong recommends you to accept the proposal if it should be made and in order to
avoid delay he will press thematter if necessary.
With reference to foregoing taking into consideration what will be the effect of other preliminary agreement would you
Are you contented entertain proposal on such a basis as security.
with control funds during construction and Imperial Guarantee. If so are you prepared to leave it to us do the best possible.
TELEGRAM TO JARDINE MATHESON & CO. HONGKONG. 26TH MARCH 1906.
We approve of C.H.Ross but insist upon terms Draft
Agreement 16th February.
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