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those in Medicine and general Arts and Commerce.

The agents in Shanghai and Mankow, having done

valuable work in spreadin, knowledge of the University and in recruiting students, we recommend that similar agencies be

established in other centres in China. We also recommend that

information be published more extensively in the Chinese press

as to the examinations, curricula and opportunities of the

University.

We are of opinion that if the University, in com- parison with other institutions for western education conducted by the different nations in China, is to reach and maintain a

position worthy of the British Empire; and if it is to take ite proper part in the developments now in progress in China; it must keep ever in view the necessity for a high standard in its degress and ite teaching staff, and must expand soon and

widely.

For the satisfactory conduct of the University, it

is also essential that the staff should work together in loyal

co-operation, and that individual interests be subordinated to

the common good.

We recommend that communications be established

and constantly maintained with the various British Chambers

of Commerce throughout China; keeping them informed as to the

University, and obtaining their views as to possible improve- ments and expansions, end gaining their financial aid. And

efforts should be continued to enlist the interest of the

Chinese Government and educational authorities.

Such communications and enquiries as we have

indicated must occupy a considerable time; and as it appears

to us that the present energency requires to be met without delay, and that certain necessary changes should be completed before next tern, and that public confidence should be

established