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necessary stock, but that the Government at Peking

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has declined the offer, I may mention here that

according to the Peking representative of the Corpor-

ation, the Corporation has always been willing to lend

the necessary funds and the Peking Government has

always been willing to sanction such a transaction.

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The diffic Aty has only been that of finding adequate

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security, as the earnings of the railway will never be

sufficient to secure further advances, until the

desired connection is effected with the trunk line fran

Hankow to Canton.

I have the honour to be,

with the highest respect,

Sir,

your most obedient,

humble Servant,

(signed) J.N.Jordan

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