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Inasmuch as none of the lines investigated could be constructed and operated without substantially increasing the burden on the national finances, the Board concludes that its duty is clear ; hence the recommendations embodied in the foregoing parts of this report. There is appended hereto a map on which is shown all the lines that are referred to in this report. In witness whereof the official seal of the Government Railways Board was hereto affixed by resolution of the Board in the presence of— [l.s.] J. J. Esson, Chairman. James H. Gunson, Geo. W. Re id, Members, Government Daniel Reese, ( Railways Board. Edward Newman, j

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