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Swatow and the productive districts of Eastern Kwangtung.

Unfortunately the British section has no such security and

depends for its success entirely upon through connection

with Canton, and the prolongation northwards to Hankow and

Peking.

I have little doubt that the construction of the

line from Hankow to Canton will create a demand for access

to a good port and I much regret the delay which has taken

place in the construction of that line.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

anek,

Tang

Governor, &c.

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P.S.

I enclose copy of Despatch dated the 9th.

instant addressed to Sir John Jordan which has just been

received from H.B.M.Consul-General at Canton.