CO129-408 - Public Offices & Others - 1913 — Page 39

THE BRITISH ELECTRICAL AND ALLIED MFCS? ASSN. (INCORP)

No. 2

The Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies

at your earliest convenience, and not later than the 15th

inst., such information towards satisfying my Council as

may be available, under the following heads:-

(1)

(11)

(111)

Particulars of the foundation of the

University of Hong Kong showing that it is established on a permanent basis.

Particulars of its constitution, capable of immediate verification here, if necessary.

Whether Professor C.A. Middleton Smith 1 fully authorised to ask for, and receive, on its behalf, the gifts now in question.

For your information, I have the pleasure to transmit

the accompanying printed matter showing that my Council is fully representative of the electrical industry in this

Country: and have the honour to remain,

Your obedient servant,

Droutoy-

Secretary.

Enclosure:

* Information as to Membership".

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