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gains thereby, it seems incontrovertible that British policy in the Far East should be given similar support in the interests of the Empire. A grant by His Majesty's Government of at least £10,000 annually should be devoted to this purpose at the Hongkong University alone: less would be penny-wisdom and pound-foolishness. Incidentally, though this is off my real theme, I may add that co-operation between the Administration and the University has grown immensely during the last four years and shews signs of continuing to grow.
I must apologize for the length of this swan-song. I hope that I have not said more than an ex-Governor should, or that if I have you and Young, if he reads what I have written - will forgive me. I would have put it all down before I left had the opportunity to think consecutively for half an hour been afforded to me. As things were, current affairs and farewell speeches took up all my time.
Finally, my profound thanks go to you for your consistent sympathy and help. May you flourish exceedingly. I should be grateful if you will pass on to Parkinson our very kind remembrances. With the same to you, Minour and many others.
Yours very sincerely,
C. A.D. hottest
P.S.
I add to this already overlong letter to say that it would be very advantageous to Great Britain's Far East policy if arrangements could be made by way of scholarships or other subventions for a few Chinese girls to be educated in England. America appears to "sweep the board" in this respect at the present time. Some of the girls should come Hongkong, others from China proper. True that the latter would be as a drop in the ocean; nevertheless a little leaven leaveneth a great lump.