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UNIVERSITY OF TONG LONG.
Tote on Chinese Studies in the University.
At the last meeting of the Council which was held on the
13th January, 1928, H.E. the Chancellor raised the question of
Chinese Studies in the University. The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow and
the Hon. Ir. R. H. Kote wall, C..G., LL.D., both expressed the
opinion, that it would be a serious loss of face if the work which
the University initiated at the beginning of last year had to be
cloase down and they both expressed the hope that it would be poss-
ible to collect money sufficient to carry the work on. I was asked
to consider the position and to put up definite proposals with an
estimate of the cost.
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In the scheme for the general improvement and extension
of the University which was early in 1926 put before the Willingdon
Deputation a Chinese Faculty was included at a capital cost of
$1,148,000. This amount was exclusive of any amount for building
and equipment, such as furniture, etc. The improvement scheme
presented to the Deputation had a special head for provision for
building and equipment and the general estimate included under
this head comprised the building and equipment which the Chineso
Faculty was considered likely to require. Early last year a pam-
phlet was issued entitled "University of Hong Kong Arts Faculty
Syllabus of Chinese Studies". The following is an extract from
this pamphlet:-
"There remains the necessity of money. To establish and endow a Chinese School the University will require about $1,500,000 (Hong Kong). The University also wants a building in which to house the Chinese School and it is thought that the building should e of Chinese type, a building worthy of the Chinos people, which would not merely accommodate the School, but also provide a luscum for Chinese articles, a Chinese Library and a Chinoso Arts Gallor. Such a building would cost at least $300,000 (Hong Kong) but it could be so designed as to allow of its being constructed as funds wore forthcoming. The capital required for the initial cquipment of the Chinese School building and for the construction and upkoop of the residences required for the members of its staff, would probably involve an additional expenditure of $500,000 (Hong Kong) This brings the total estimated cost of starting Chinese School on a permanent basis up to a round rum of $2,300,000 (Hong Kong).
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