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Article 17.

Article 18. A reasonable time limit to be conceded under the conditions stated, its period to be a matter for amicable arrangement between the Corporation and the Chinese Government.

816

Article 19. H.E. Tang Shao Yi observed that the freight charges etc. are matters to be regulated by the Director General of the Railway in consultation with the Traffic Manager and Engineer-in-Chief, and that the final arrangements are a matter for discussion and inclusion under the working agreement.

Article 20. Mr. Bland pointed out that this clause as drafted by the Viceroy would be prejudicial to the Chinese Government's interests, inasmuch as the investing public would not be likely to buy bonds under the conditions proposed. He suggested that a premium of 4 per cent be paid on all bonds redeemed before the lapse of 25 years. This question was left open.

As regards the method of repaying the capital, Tang Shaoyi explained that the Viceroy's intention is to redeem the bonds in 40 drawings, one each year after the tenth year.

Article 21. Not discussed.

Articles 22 & 23. Mr. Bland pointed out that the Loan Agreement would not be possible in England if the Chinese text were authoritative, nor could it be signed before the issue of the sanctioning Edict.

The Canton Viceroy's proposals having now been discussed seriatim,

MR. BLAND observed that if the existing difficulties regarding price and commission on materials could be met by the Chinese Government's endorsing the Canton Viceroy's fair and reasonable conditions, the conclusion of the agreement should not entail any great delay; if not, he...

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Article 17. Article 18. A reasonable time limit to be conceded under the conditions stated, its period to be a matter for amicable arrangement between the Corporation and the Chinese Government. 816 Article 19. H.E. Tang Shao Yi observed that the freight charges etc. are matters to be regulated by the Director General of the Railway in consultation with the Traffic Manager and Engineer-in-Chief, and that the final arrangements are a matter for discussion and inclusion under the working agreement. Article 20. Mr. Bland pointed out that this clause as drafted by the Viceroy would be prejudicial to the Chinese Government's interests, inasmuch as the investing public would not be likely to buy bonds under the conditions proposed. He suggested that a premium of 4 per cent be paid on all bonds redeemed before the lapse of 25 years. This question was left open. As regards the method of repaying the capital, Tang Shaoyi explained that the Viceroy's intention is to redeem the bonds in 40 drawings, one each year after the tenth year. Article 21. Not discussed. Articles 22 & 23. Mr. Bland pointed out that the Loan Agreement would not be possible in England if the Chinese text were authoritative, nor could it be signed before the issue of the sanctioning Edict. The Canton Viceroy's proposals having now been discussed seriatim, MR. BLAND observed that if the existing difficulties regarding price and commission on materials could be met by the Chinese Government's endorsing the Canton Viceroy's fair and reasonable conditions, the conclusion of the agreement should not entail any great delay; if not, he...
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AN JAK3 naneb tatoo 107 1906.am İøm. TOVCWO. BL G18 23 324 * novt juðnason 40% DE Y 0 $88 * wh a d སྐད་ | IN tot Bom/ to swaty C Haddo od .: kar ... moditieque Ghap 15 ROL edragp-10-16 * 140 260 of estath walk tray V nk band 1575ed 019 + Sarl tgno bak greverni sul BANG-A •OvonL'Etequa ed "o discussion. Article 17. Article 18. A reasonable time limit to be conceded under the conditions stated, itsperiod to be a matter for amicable a rangement between the Corporation and the Chinese Government. 816 Article 19. H.E. Tang Shao Yi observed that the freight - charges etc. are matters to be regulated by the Tirector General of the hallway in consultation with the Traffic and that the final arrange- - anager and Engineer-in-Thief ments are a matter for discussion and inclusion under the working agreement. Article 20. Br. land pointed out that this clause as drafted by the Viceroy would be prejudicial to the "hinese ovemment's interests, inasmuch as the investing public would not be likely to buy bonds under the conditions proposed. To suggested that a premium of 24 per cent be paid on all bonds redeemed before the lapse of 25 years. This question was left open. + As regards the mthod of repaying the capital, Aung Faotai explained that the Viceroy'aintontion is to redeem the bonds in 40 drawinge one each year after the tenth year. Article 21. Vot discussed. Articles 22 & 23. Fr. Bland pointed out that the loan Agreement would not be possible in England if the "hinese text were authoritative, nor could it be signed before the issue of the sanctioning Rict. The "anton Viceroy'a promosals having now been discussed seriatim > MR. BLAMD observed that if the existing difficulties RB regarde price and commission on materials could be met by the Chinese Goverment'e endorsing the Canton Viceroy's fair and reasonable conditions, the conclusion of the agreement should not entail any great delay if not, he
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AN JAK3 naneb tatoo

107 1906.am İøm.

TOVCWO.

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•OvonL'Etequa ed

"o discussion.

Article 17.

Article 18. A reasonable time limit to be conceded under

the conditions stated, itsperiod to be a matter for

amicable a rangement between the Corporation and the

Chinese Government.

816

Article 19. H.E. Tang Shao Yi observed that the freight

-

charges etc. are matters to be regulated by the Tirector

General of the hallway in consultation with the Traffic

and that the final arrange-

-

anager and Engineer-in-Thief

ments are a matter for discussion and inclusion under the

working agreement.

Article 20. Br. land pointed out that this clause as

drafted by the Viceroy would be prejudicial to the "hinese

ovemment's interests, inasmuch as the investing public

would not be likely to buy bonds under the conditions

proposed. To suggested that a premium of 24 per cent be

paid on all bonds redeemed before the lapse of 25 years.

This question was left open.

+

As regards the mthod of repaying the capital, Aung

Faotai explained that the Viceroy'aintontion is to redeem

the bonds in 40 drawinge one each year after the tenth

year.

Article 21. Vot discussed.

Articles 22 & 23. Fr. Bland pointed out that the loan

Agreement would not be possible in England if the "hinese

text were authoritative, nor could it be signed before

the issue of the sanctioning Rict.

The "anton Viceroy'a promosals having now been

discussed seriatim >

MR. BLAMD observed that if the existing difficulties RB

regarde price and commission on materials could be met by

the Chinese Goverment'e endorsing the Canton Viceroy's

fair and reasonable conditions, the conclusion of the

agreement should not entail any great delay

if not,

he

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