This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
[37105]
No. 1.
[October 26.]
SECTION 1.
(Signed)
F. A. CAMPBELL.
Sir F. Lascelles to Sir Edward Grey,--(Received October 26.)
(No. 228. Commercial.) Sir,
Berlin, October 19, 1908.
I HAVE the honour to inform you that the "Cologne Gazette," in its issue of the 15th instant, publishes a telegram from Kiao-Chou to the effect that the experiments which the German squadron in the Far East have been making with Hungshan coal have produced most satisfactory results.
In June last, the telegram states, the Tsingtau electrical works experimented for heating purposes with the coal from the new seam which has recently been exploited at Hungshan, and the result was so satisfactory that the Government were prompted to cause the cruiser squadron to try the new coal before entering upon any new contracts for fuel. These trials were so successful that the future use by the cruiser squadron of the coal from the seam of the Shantung Company may be regarded as a foregone conclusion.
The use of this coal would be a source of considerable economy for the German navy, the telegram continues, for the price of Westphalian and Cardiff coals is very high owing to the great distance they have to be transported, and now there appears to be no reason why the valuable Hungshan coal should not take the place of Westphalian and Cardiff. At the end of June 1907 at Shanghae the price of Cardiff coal per ton amounted to 40-50 marks, of Australian coal to 30-36 marks, of Japanese coal to 15-25 marks, and of Shantung coal to 17-22 marks.
The fact that the Shantung coal has proved to be a good steam coal will enable the German squadron to draw its supply quite independently from foreign sources. The general commercial value of such coal is apparent; the Shantung Company will receive its well-earned reward, and the reputation of the German railway as a paying concern will be greatly enhanced. Vast prospects of trade lie before the Tsingtau docks, which hitherto have prospered merely as a source of profit for the Government. They will also benefit largely from the Government harbour works which are to be started on the 1st November.
I have, &c.
FRANK C. LASCELLES.
(Signed)
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agreement or arrangement with the provincial Companies such as the Board had made, as it would have been beyond his powers to do so, and that the only document which he, His Majesty's Minister, could recognize as of binding force was the Loan Agreement. Mr. Liang once more assured Sir J. Jordan that this would be faithfully observed.
I am to state that a copy of your letter will be forwarded to Peking for Sir J. Jordan's information.
I am, &c.
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agreement or arrangement with the provincial Companies such as the Board had made, as it would have been beyond his powers to do so, and that the only document which he, His Majesty's Minister, could recognize as of binding force was the Loan Agreement. Mr. Liang once more assured Sir J. Jordan that this would be faithfully observed.
I am to state that a copy of your letter will be forwarded to Peking for Sir J. Jordan's information.
I am, &c.
This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
[37105]
No. 1.
[October 26.]
SECTION 1.
(Signed)
F. A. CAMPBELL.
Sir F. Lascelles to Sir Edward Grey,--(Received October 26.)
(No. 228. Commercial.) Sir,
Berlin, October 19, 1908.
I HAVE the honour to inform you that the "Cologne Gazette," in its issue of the 15th instant, publishes a telegram from Kiao-Chou to the effect that the experiments which the German squadron in the Far East have been making with Hungshan coal have produced most satisfactory results.
In June last, the telegram states, the Tsingtau electrical works experimented for heating purposes with the coal from the new seam which has recently been exploited at Hungshan, and the result was so satisfactory that the Government were prompted to cause the cruiser squadron to try the new coal before entering upon any new contracts for fuel. These trials were so successful that the future use by the cruiser squadron of the coal from the seam of the Shantung Company may be regarded as a foregone conclusion.
The use of this coal would be a source of considerable economy for the German navy, the telegram continues, for the price of Westphalian and Cardiff coals is very high owing to the great distance they have to be transported, and now there appears to be no reason why the valuable Hungshan coal should not take the place of Westphalian and Cardiff. At the end of June 1907 at Shanghae the price of Cardiff coal per ton amounted to 40-50 marks, of Australian coal to 30-36 marks, of Japanese coal to 15-25 marks, and of Shantung coal to 17-22 marks.
The fact that the Shantung coal has proved to be a good steam coal will enable the German squadron to draw its supply quite independently from foreign sources. The general commercial value of such coal is apparent; the Shantung Company will receive its well-earned reward, and the reputation of the German railway as a paying concern will be greatly enhanced. Vast prospects of trade lie before the Tsingtau docks, which hitherto have prospered merely as a source of profit for the Government. They will also benefit largely from the Government harbour works which are to be started on the 1st November.
I have, &c.
FRANK C. LASCELLES.
(Signed)
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agreement or arrangement with the provincial Companies such as the Board had made, as it would have been beyond his powers to do so, and that the only document which he, His Majesty's Minister, could recognize as of binding force was the Loan Agreement. Mr. Liang once more assured Sir J. Jordan that this would be faithfully
I am to state that a copy of your letter will be forwarded to Peking for Sir J. Jordan's information.
I am, &c.
observed.
This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.}
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
[37105]
No. 1.
[October 26.]
SECTION 1.
(Signed)
F. A. CAMPBELL.
Sir F. Lascelles to Sir Edward Grey,--(Received October 26.)
(No. 228. Commercial.) Sir,
Berlin, October 19, 1908.
I HAVE the honour to inform you that the "Cologne Gazette," in its issue of the 15th instant, publishes a telegram from Kiao-Chou to the effect that the experiments which the German squadron in the Far East have been making with Hungshan coal have produced most satisfactory results.
In June last, the telegram states, the Tsingtau electrical works experimented for heating purposes with the coal from the new seam which has recently been exploited at Hungshan, and the result was so satisfactory that the Government were prompted to cause the cruiser squadron to try the new coal before entering upon any new contracts for fuel. These trials were so successful that the future use by the cruiser squadron of the coal from the seam of the Shantung Company may be regarded as a foregone conclusion.
The use of this coal would be a source of considerable economy for the German navy, the telegram continues, for the price of Westphalian and Cardiff coals is very high owing to the great distance they have to be transported, and now there appears to be no reason why the valuable Hungshan coal should not take the place of Westphalian and Cardiff. At the end of June 1907 at Shanghae the price of Cardiff coal per ton amounted to 40-50 marks, of Australian coal to 30-36 marks, of Japanese coal to 15-25 marks, and of Shantung coal to 17-22 marks.
The fact that the Shantung coal has proved to be a good steam coal will enable the German squadron to draw its supply quite independently from foreign sources. The general commercial value of such coal is apparent; the Shantung Company will receive its well-earned reward, and the reputation of the German railway as a paying concern will be greatly enhanced. Vast prospects of trade lie before the Tsingtau docks, which hitherto have prospered merely as a source of profit for the Government. They will also benefit largely from the Government harbour works which are to be started on the 1st November.
I have, &c.
FRANK C. LASCELLES.
(Signed)
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