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provided to justify popular confidence, and I am sure that Your Lordship will no doubt agree that it is undesirable that the process of spontaneous advance which they mark should be checked by changing their nature into institutions "by order of the Government", or that develop- ments necessarily slow moving should be subjected to an excess of official pressure.
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I would add that Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, is proceeding to England on leave in a few days' time. He is thoroughly familiar with all matters connected with the Chinese institutions to which I have referred and possesses my full confidence. I would suggest that Your Lordship should refer to him if any. further information is desired with regard to the subjects dealt with in this correspondence.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
B.2. Stubbs
Governor,&c.