at the Reformatory.
(AF)
aus 2217 C.PL 30
at once
No.179.
Hongkong.
C. C.
23013
9 JUN 02
Goverment House,
Hongkong,
8th May, 1902.
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Sir,
I have the honour to transmit for your consideration a copy of correspondence relating to the Kowloon School, which was built and presented to the Government by Mr. Ho Tung and formed the subject of Governor's Despatch No.244 of 23rd August, 1899, and Colonial Office Despatch No.212 of 29th September, 1899, as noted in the margin.
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2. The correspondence consists of four letters: (A) a letter signed by Messrs. Brewin and Irving, late and present Inspectors of Schools, representing that the School should be maintained for scholars of European British parentage exclusively; (B) a letter from the Colonial Secretary to Mr. Ho Tung, in which his consent is requested to the changes indicated in letter (A); (C) Mr. Ho Tung's reply, in which he consents to the proposed change in the nature of the School, subject to two conditions, which are discussed in paragraph 6 below; and (D) a further letter from the Colonial Secretary in reply, conveying my consent to these conditions, subject to your approval. Letters B, C, and D have been published in the local Press.
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To THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
I was unwilling to trouble you in this matter...
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