hidden since it was offered and
2. Sir W. J.
Gascoigne adds that the
truly during the
sent
is not at
utilised for any further education, and
that it is clear that,
Reformatory
required in
3.
is not
Haughan. Under these
circumstances Sir
Chamberlain would have alternative but to acquiesce, more or less reluctantly, in the absence of the
Reformatory suggestion has however been made by the colonial government,
that you may be willing to consent. As the
building being destined to another object of
the
another school of some kind being
been opened having
in Hong Kong
public importance, was the establishment of a school for
children of European British parentage, and it
Chamberlain would be
glad to know whether
you are authorised to
sanction that
employment of your
gift for this purpose. 4. I am being
pointed out that by this course the building would still be utilised for educational purposes
and that considerable
public funds would
be saved a considerable expenditure which at the present juncture
would be ill-afforded
I am, Sir.