What deal does King make with the Aussies in Chapter 16?

When the King realizes they will need more cages, Tex says there is no more wire mesh to be had. The King then says that they will have to bring the Aussies into the deal and tells Tex to get Timsen, an Australian “trader” and the King’s largest competitor. Timsen arrives at the American Hut a short time later and the King and Marlowe show him the operation. The King offers Timsen 50% of the profits if Timsen supplies the materials for 1,000 more cages.