S. S.
Nove by 5.ofs. fra.A.
6
J.C.P. 24 (18)
F.C.P. 25 (27)
Свин
Ney Matomy S. offer Gleries
5. Betract from Caliner Conclusions (568)
Fel 91928
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2.2.28
The essentials of the position are
not altered by the Cabinet conclusion and the
memoranda which led up to it. The issue is,
however, more clearly defined, and I am afraid
it is less and less likely that Hong Kong will
get anything. From the wording of the conclusion,
it does not appear that there is much chance of
the proposed assistance to Hong Kong University
meeting with a sympathetic reception, and if,
eventually, the Cabinet decide not to carry out
the promise given in 1922, it seems almost certain
that the whole of the money will be transferred
to the Imperial Exchequer, and no part of it
will go to Hong Kong. I submit a draft to
Hong Kong explaining the position as modified
by the Cabinet conclusion.
There is no purpose in sending
a copy of the despatch to the Foreign Office now,
as they have already seen it with Mr. Ormsby Gore's
note (No.4). The proposal for a loan to the
University had perhaps better wait for further
consideration of the question by the Cabinet,
when it may be revived if it is not decided to
transfer the money to the Exchequer.
5. Cami
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