CO129-405 - Public Offices - 1913 — Page 70

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FOREIGN OFFICE.

January 13th, 1913.

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Res RFG 15 JAN 13

I tranmit to you herewith copy of a letter from

the Colonial Office transmitting copy of a despatch

from the Governor of Hongkong, in which he urges the

importance of obtaining without delay from the Chinese

Government a binding agreement to make a connection

between the Canton-Kowloon and Canton-Hankow railways.

I should be glad if you would furnish me with

your observations as to the desirability of approaching

the Chinese Goverment at this stage in the matter.

I am, with great truth and regard,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

(for the Secretary of State)

(Signed) W. Langley.

Ir J.Jordan, G.C.I.E., K.C.B.,

&c., &c., &c.