CO129-507-1 Proposal to dispose of Boxer Indemnity funds- claim by Hong Kong university 21-12-1927 - 24-7-1928 — Page 75

52708/28.

H.K.

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Mr. Caine

Mr. Bechert 28

Mr. Ellis 29

Mr. Bottomley.

Sir E. Harding.

Sir J. Shuckburgh.

Sir G. Grindle. J

Sir C. Davis.

Sir S. Wilson.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore.

Lord Lovat.

Mr. Amery.

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To be sent to F.D. as aft

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DRAFT. Tel.

Sir M. LAMPSON

Peking.

2 dfts.

My telegram No.363

(Novr. 24 Boxer Indemnity).

It has been suggested that

accumulated deposits might be used

for the assistance of H.K.

University.

These funds will would

enable the University to become,

as it was originally intended that

it should, a great centre of both

Chinese studies and Western education

proper

for the Chinese. Its development

has so far been prevented by lack

of funds.

It is urged that there

that this is

can be no question of being an

object of mutual benefit to Gt. Britain

and