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disheartened in such circumstances.

It is now clear that other and stronger measures

must be taken to reproge the continued obstruction and wo

have therefore telegraphed to the Corporations' repre-

sentative in Peking as follows:-

*Canton-Kowloon Railway referring to our letter of

4th. ultimo there is no improvement in the goneral state

of affairs, danger to foreign staff prevente progress

of works and District Sngineers threaten to resign unless

effective remedial measures are taken without delay. It is

very important to inform the British Minister at once of the position. Engineer-in-Chief report will

follow by post".

We trust Sir John Jordan will take up the

matter vigorously and be able o make the native officials

recognize that progress is impossible under present, con-

ditions.

Please let us have 3 apare copies of your letter

under reply with its enclosures.

We are, dear Sir, etc.

(agd.) Jardine Watheson and Co. Ltd.