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Hongkong Hansard.

9th. November, 1911.

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RE! APR 12

Extract from the speech by Hon. Dr. Ho Kai.

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Lastly, I desire to say a few words regarding the annual grant to the University. The Estimates before us set down $9,000 as the sum. This, my unofficial colleagues and myself con- -sider to be inadequate, and we are of opinion that £1,200, or $13,000 or $14,000, would be more appropriate.

I am sure Your Excellency will take this into consideration, and I hope

you will consent to insert the larger amount in the Estimates.

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Extract from the speech by His Excellency Sir

F. D. Lugard.

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Grant to University.

With regard to the proposed in- -creased vote to the University from 89,000 to $14,000, I am fully in sympathy with the proposal, because

I think the Colony will gain very