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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

9, GRACECHURCH STREET, LONDON, E.C.

Sir:-

6th May,

1914.

Chinese Reorganization Loan.

Referring to my letter of the 2nd instant, I have

the honour to inform you that all the Groups having

agreed to the draft reply authorising, on certain con-

ditions, the use of half the funds set aside for re-

organization of the Salt Gabelle for purposes of

Kwangtung Note redemption, the message has now been

despatched, as per enclosed copy.

I have &c.,

(81gned)

M. Stewart.

Under Secretary of State,

Foreign Office.