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12th September, 1913.

I transmit to you herewith a copy of a Despatch

from the Governor of Hong Kong suggesting that the

@stablishment of the connection between the Canton-

Kowloon and Canton Hankow Railway should be made one

of the conditione of the recognition of the Chinese

Government by His Majesty's Government.

I have informed the Colonial Office that it would

be inadvisable to make an isolated question of this

nature a condition of recognition which will be carried

out in concert with other Powers,

It is desirable, however, that the matter should

be brought to the attention of the Chinese Government,

and I should be glad if you would take a suitable

opportunity of urging this stap upon them as soon us

normal conditions have been restored.

I am with great truth, Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Alston, Esq., C.R.,

&c.,