CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6] — Page 160

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H.. Consulate General,

Yumfu, March 1st, 1918.

Your Excellency,

I have the honour to snclose, herewith, copy of a letter which I have this day addressed to the following British firms in Hongkong: Messrs. Jardine Mathe- son & Co., Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, The British American Tobacco Company, Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Mesora. Reise & Co. and the Union Insurance Society of Canton, on the subject of providing scholarships for Yunnan students at the Hongkong University. Such a scheme as I have outlined would, I think, materially asvist British interests in this province, nd I trust that you will use your influence to induce British firms in Hongkong to subscribe generously.

I have, &c., (Sd.) Herbert Goffa,

Consul General.

Excellency

Bir F. H, May, K.O.M.C.,

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