Minimum subsidy is 2AU or the actual number of RRs used, whichever is lower. Longer routes are possible, but the excess RRs must be paid for by the mine owner. If a the bank owner wins the auction, he pays the treasury. If the player seeking a loan for capitalization is the only owner of banks currently in the game, the treasury will loan money to the player on the same terms as 8.42. 9.4 Strikes - RR16 and RR17 cannot strike.
Taxation can still take place as long as the other conditions are satisfied.
The purchase is free, but eliminated counters must be rebuilt. They always retain command of their office-controlled troops. During war, hacendados cannot bid on troops contrary to 13.51. 13.17 Puppets - Puppets do not have to be from mature cards. 13.19 Investor Income - Governors at their capitals qualify for purposes of 8.21.