CO129-524-2 Hong Kong University- financial position- Chinese studies- future of the Chinese school and the Annual... 27-1-1930 - 12-8-1930 — Page 217

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which, in the interests of British influence and British

trade in the Far East, the British Empire cannot afford to

dispense, and will take this opportunity of helping the

institution as such, the whole outlook of the University

will change. By this same act of generosity His Majesty's

Ministers can proclaim to the world their unwavering

confidence in British educational methods and ideals, and

their determination to leave undone nothing which is

calculated to contribute to the reconstruction of China.

I venture to plead most earnestly that the

sum of one million pounds sterling should be granted from

the Boxer Indemnity fund as an endowment to the University

of Hong Kong.

17.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Governor, &c.