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REG 27.VERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 30th September, 1920.
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My Lord,
With reference to Mr. Severn's despatch
No.32 of the 19th November, 1918, on the subject of a scholarship fund for Yunnan students at the Hongkong University, I have the honour to state that very satis- factory reports have been received regarding the two Yunnan students to whom scholarships were awarded from the funds provided jointly by the Chamber of Commerce and the Hong- kong Goverment.
2.
I consider the present an opportune time for increasing the grant so as to allow of two further scholar- ships being offered in 1921. The Chamber of Commerce is in agreement with this view, and has decided to increase its grant from 81,000 to $2,000 per annum for five years.
In these circumstances I propose, subject to Your Lordship's approval, to make provision in next year's Estimates for a grant of £2,000 instead of £1,000 as at present.
4.
I shall be glad to have a reply by telegram in order that the matter may be made public as soon as possible and that sufficient time may be given for the selection of the new scholars.
IGHT HONOURABLE
VISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B.,
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I have the honour to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
B.E. Statts
Governor,&c.