CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909 — Page 185

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Telegram from Berlin, dated January 18th, 1909.

Have received telegram Friday without discussing the

question whether in conformity with letter A. V. Hansemann

to Mr. Brussel 19th February 1903 understanding of Septem-

ber 1898 be still in force we state that mentioned under-

standing refers to Railway Concessions only which meantime

have become out of question in China and which consequently

are not the subject of present negotiations. The subject

of these negotiations is to provide funds for Railway

purposes by Chinese Government Loan which probably will

not secure any influence or right similar to those of kail-

way concessions. Must therefore expect participation busi-

ness same as stipulated in Agreement with your goodselves

of July 1895 as otherwise our Syndicate would have to go

their own way. Please telegraph as soon as possible.