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the language of the English press and the manifestations of public opinion all made people believe that these financial operations hid political goals. | |||
On the other hand, it is unquestionable that the Viceroy began to negotiate the sale of the shares with a French bank, behind which one wishes the government were there, and if he did not close, it was because he thought they wanted to impose costly conditions. | On the other hand, it is unquestionable that the Viceroy began to negotiate the sale of the shares with a French bank, behind which one wishes the government were there, and if he did not close, it was because he thought they wanted to impose costly conditions. | ||
It is also true that the first offers for 15% of income of the canal came from Paris, and that Mr. Pastré broke off the negotiations because he thought to consolidate those guarantees to others for a more important operation that the Viceroy was forced to negotiate. This operation was foreseen by everyone not to be done except regarding the railways. | It is also true that the first offers for 15% of income of the canal came from Paris, and that Mr. Pastré broke off the negotiations because he thought to consolidate those guarantees to others for a more important operation that the Viceroy was forced to negotiate. This operation was foreseen by everyone not to be done except regarding the railways. | ||