CO129-546-8 Revision of Kowloon Canton Railway Agreement 11-12-1933 - 4-12-1934 — Page 91

though thus again planned, was also not realised. For when

the two lines are connected, goods imported from Hong Kong

can be sent direct to the North River districts. The passage

through this city would then be but like a moving cloud or

running water and would remain for but a moment. Canton

would then become a place passed by and not stopped at, and

the depression in industry and commerce and shrinkage in

revenue may be certain. Since the building of the Canton-

Kowloon Railway, the desire throughout the three decades and

more for joining rail with the Canton-Hankow line, has not

been brought to realisation and the cause of this may be

traced to the above.

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It is now understood that Hong Kong is bringing up

the old issue anew, and is requesting the joining of rail.

The news comes as a bombshell and is fully reported elsewhere.

Besides reports have been received from merchants of various

businesses who greatly oppose this matter. This Chamber of

Commerce, which thinks the proposition to be dangerous, feels

unable to remain silent, The Party and Government leaders

are therefore looked up to to weigh fully the pros and cons

of the proposition and not accede to the request. The general

public are especially asked to raise opposition unanimously,

and to protest strongly on reason so that the trick of joining

rail may not be realised. The whole city will be benefited.

The general situation will be benefited"

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You are hereby required to take note of the above

27th June, 1934.

(Signed) C.T. Hu

Acting Managing Director