CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909 — Page 668

Germans to stop the conclusion of the Final Agreement,

and before putting in a written protest, I would there-

fore propose waiting until it is certain that London

negotiations have failed. I could still hope to lodge

protest before a Final Agreement could be signed,

informed by urgent telegram.

if

I intend in the meantime again reminding verbally

Liang Tun Yen, who is sympathetic of the undertaking

given by the Chinese Government on the 13th February

last, and informing him that His Majesty's Government

expect it to be given effect to.

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RECE

RECP 23 MAR 09

Paraphrase of Telegram to Sir J. Jordan, No.49, dated

March 20th, 1909.

Hankow-Canton Railway Loan.

Please see your telegram No.66.

I quite agree.

Meanwhile a telegram has arrived from the Berlin

financial group stating that as a result of yesterday's

meeting they hope to be able to come to an understanding

with the British and French groups. They are sending

details by post to London.