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but defer any definite recommendation

on the subject owing to the apparent

absence of funds for its development.

(c) They emphasise the necessity for

reconsidering the whole question of

Chinese studies in the light of recent

developments in the Universities of

China proper, and with a view to the

study of the relation between modern

Western thought and ancient Chinese

culture. 11

4.

A summary of the Vice-

Chancellor's proposals, which have

been referred to in the first of

these resolutions, as prepared for

the Advisory Committee by Mr. Mayhew,

is enclosed for your information.

Mr. Mayhew's memorandum will be

found to contain al so

a summary of

the expert advice

given to the

Committee at its first meeting, on

which a decision was arrived at in

the second meeting.

5.

I am in entire accordance

with the general conclusions of

the Advisory Committee, which I

commend

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