CO129-559-1 Canton - Hankow Railways 15-1-1936 - 23-6-1936 — Page 15

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2. It is reported that the Borthern and Southern

sections of the Canton-Hankow Railway will be linked

up next May. From Mr. Steen's report it is clear that

the forthern section of the Railway is in a deplorable

state. It would require the expenditure of much time

and capital to make the whole line efficient for

military and commercial purposes. Xoreover excessive

eongratulations on the completion of the whole line

would be out of place in view of the facts.

I have the honour t e be,

sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient,

Aumble Servant,

(3gd) G.3. Y033.

Consul-General.