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That the Hong Kong University could be a most
influential instrument of British policy in the Far East is, I think, undeniable. It is also undeniable, I regret to
say, that hitherto that original objective of the University has not been attained. The reasons for that failure are contained in the report of the Committee and I will not enter upon them here.
I beg of you to give all the help that you can to Sloss. I look upon his mission as being of immense importance not merely to the University but also to British power and prestige in the East. And now is the time. We must be ready with full staff and equipment for Chinese students at the first moment of her renaissance. If when that moment comes we are found merely proferring sympathetic
proferring promises and inquiries we shall have missed a great
opportunity and one that one hopes will not come again, for it would mean another disastrous time for China.
In my despatch I have not asked outright for help:
I thought it better to advance by stages. But we must have
financial help if we are to do our job and the Empire's job
properly. I will leave figures to Sloss. I am completely at one with him in all that concerns the University and its
future.
yours try sincerely
my (.&.d. Worthente
This appeal is also to Gent's address: kindly pass the letter to him.
will you very