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As soon, however, as Hongkong offered to
contribute to the Hospital at the rate of £10,000 a year,
the idea of giving the Colony a distinct part of it to
support ceased to be impracticable.
Refusal to comply
with so natural a wish would have to be justified
on some other ground. But the Colony's request was
not again refused. It was now dealt with in such a way
as to lead the Hongkong War Charities Committee to believe
that it had been granted.
In a telegram from the Secretary of State for
the Colonies to the Governor of Hongkong, sent on the
17th May, it was stated :-
+ "When the Hospital is extended.
"Extension will be named after the Colony."
Hongkong then enquired :-
the
"When will Extension be commenced and what will
"the approximate cost be".
and the reply went back on the 29th May :-
"Additional accommodation will be taken as soon
"as contribution is assured. No capital expendi-
"ture except for extra equipment. Cost of upkeep
"will be regulated according to the funds made
"available."
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