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tion in railway enterprise and in removing the opposition

which now exkato to their construction by foreignera.

Even if, as seeme probable, the Viceroy is unable to raise

the required amount

the mere fact that he received the

option of doing so sbould go some way towards convincing

the Chinese that we are disposed to meet their overtures

for financial co-operation in a reasonable spirit.

I have the honour to be,

With the highest respect,

sir,

Your most cbedient,

humble Servant

(signed) J. N. Jordan