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pointed out by the Archdeacon in paragraph 8 of his letter. This I consider of great importance, and I would refer to the letter from the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce enclosed in Sir Henry May's Despatch No. 236 of the 10th.
July, 1917, which shows how strong the feeling is in this
Colony that British educational influence in South China
should be developed on liberal lines. I feel that Arch-
-deacon Barnett has put forward concrete proposals which
should receive substantial support from this Government and
I suggest for your consideration that this Colony might
contribute a sum of $100,000 towards the erection of the
school buildings, the money to be paid through His Britannic
Majesty's Consul-General at Canton, who would satisfy him-
-self as to the progress of the work before making paymen te.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
AdurSevem
Officer Administering the Government.
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