CO129-531-10 Hong Kong University- encouragement of Chinese students to counteract American influence 30-5-1931 - 1-9-1931 — Page 48

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Another matter which I think might appropriately be taken in

hand by the Universities China Committee in association with the

China Society, is the provision of a Hostal or Club for Chinese

Students in London, They are as a rule quiet law-abiding youths

give little trouble, but they (like Indians and African) resent

being put under control and regulations. A Club with a few bedrooms

available for new arrivals, or short periods, but not for permanent

residence would probably be the best. Er.Silcock thinks the China

Committ e might have its oʻfices in the same building and this would

reduce the cost. lis estimates the capital cost at 26,000, as a

minimum.

There are, he says, about 500 Chinese students of all types in England,

The Chinese are (he says) anxious for such a Club, at present they

meet in two or three restaurants in London, They think they might

themsalves raise £2,000, and he thinks British firms and others

could put up another £2,000,leaving only £2,000 for the Committee's

funds. The China Society would I think undertake to organise and run

the scheme.

(Sgd) LUGARD.

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