CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921 — Page 268

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THE EASTERE EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH

COMPANY LIITED.

9

PELLEGRAM.

3rd June,1921.

SHANGHAI

to

G.H.

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3rd/10am JOINT 6 -

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Your JOINT 3 - Bullard, who arrived Pekin on Wednesday,

has seen Director Generel, who stated that he is prepared

now to discuss matters with "Companies Representatives as

preliminary to negotiations.

British Minister advises and Danish Minister concurs

that it is advisable not to inform the Chinese Goverment

re appointment Companies Representatives unless Loan

question is raised, as information is sure to reach the

American Minister, and might complicate negotiations between

American and British Governments at Washington.