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There is the difference that in this case
we know that some of the Off. members share the
views of the Unofficials.
In the case of the Far Eastern Colonies, which have been very generous in gifts, we have
closely followed the policy of not forcing
contributions against the wish of the Unoffi-
cials.
I am in favour of accepting the £500.
On account of its peculiar conditions, H. X.
derives far less benefit from the Imp. Inst. than other Colonies of the same financial standing.
Lord Johner.
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Submitted, as in
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to £500.
جمول
جعبه
10.1:2
N°
346.
NIGHT HONOURABLE
My Lord,
2.
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RER 24 VERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG.
6th November, 1920.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Lordship's circular despatch of the 25th August, 1920, in which it is suggested that the annual subscription paid by this Goverment towards the support of the Imperial Institute should be increased from £125 to £1,000.
I have communicated Your Lordship's despatch to the unofficial members of the Legislative Council, who have expressed the unanimous opinion that the use which the Institute has been to this Colony in the past would not justify the large increase proposed. They would, however, be prepared, having regard to the importance of the work of the Institute to the Empire generally, to agree to a sum of £500 a year being provided from Hongkong funds.
3.
I feel confident that Your Lordship would not wish me to make use of the official majority in this matter, especially as I am aware that some at least of the official members share the opinion of their unofficial colleagues, and I recommend therefore that the proposed contribution of £500 per annum be accepted.
VISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B.,
&C..
&C..
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,
&c.
f
B.E. Stubbs
Governor,&c.
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