52708/28.
H.K.
75
Mr. Caine
Mr. Bechert 28
Mr. Ellis 29
Mr. Bottomley.
Sir E. Harding.
Sir J. Shuckburgh.
Sir G. Grindle. J
Sir C. Davis.
Sir S. Wilson.
Mr. Ormsby-Gore.
Lord Lovat.
Mr. Amery.
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Sir M. LAMPSON
Peking.
2 dfts.
My telegram No.363
(Novr. 24 Boxer Indemnity).
It has been suggested that
accumulated deposits might be used
for the assistance of H.K.
University.
These funds will would
enable the University to become,
as it was originally intended that
it should, a great centre of both
Chinese studies and Western education
proper
for the Chinese. Its development
has so far been prevented by lack
of funds.
It is urged that there
that this is
can be no question of being an
object of mutual benefit to Gt. Britain
and