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revert to the purpose for which it was originally intended and supply an education to Chinese only.
Dr. Wright, I notice, is strongly opposed to this restriction by nationality, and as far as Chinese boys at the Queen's College are concerned he challenges the statement that in mixed classes they hold other boys back. The other objection based on the alleged evils of association is one for parents to decide and the utmost that Government can be expected to do in the matter is to provide or give facilities for a separate school if it is asked for by a particular section of the community on reasonable grounds and with adequate backing.
It was from this point of view that I approved and was glad to approve your proposals for school for Europeans only, and