§ 1. Sir WILLIAM BULLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the British interests involved, he will use his good offices with the Japanese Government to induce it to suggest to the Chinese Government the open port of Chefoo as the terminus of the proposed new Shantung railway instead of the adjacent undeveloped harbour of Lungkow?
Mr. PRIMROSEHis Majesty's Government feel sure that in discussing the matter with the Chinese Government, the Japanese Government will take into account the advantage of Chefoo as the terminus for the railway in question.