Thus it is quite evident to alt who. fare in those touch with the actual conditions, that the time has fully come for the manifestation of a real spirit of ce-operation between foreigners and Chinese at Kuling in the Administration of the whole area, Which has led up to the present Rendition Agreement.
The Agreement which was to be signed at Kuling on December 30, stipulates that there shall be an Advisory Councll—throe members which shall be foroigners—to assist the Chinese Directors of the "Ad~ ministration, Also. a certified accountant shall cheek the annual ac~ counts 9s heretofore, The now Administration will take over the Habilities og well as the assets of the Kuling Estates and the Chinese authorities also agree to carry out all such agreements as have been made and entered into between the Council and land owners. There no intention to raise the Estate Dues which landowners will pay as hitherto, Any special funds required fur development purposes will be obtained through the Provincial authorities from the Government, The present foreign Secretary and Accountant will be retained by the new Administration for " period of twelve months or more if so required.
Transfer of Title Deeds Title deeds to property issued by the Kuling Estate will be handed over in exchange for Chinese Government deeds, at a nominal fee of $1, provided' such deeds ave in order and within the tine limit to be stipulated Tater on, Thus the interests of property owners have been fully considered ard protected. We understand that the ney Administration will administer the area much on the same Mines adopted by the Kuling Estate Couneit in past years, as far as prac-tieable, and) we wish them every
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