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question of interest-payments on capital investments, seem

I therefore fully concur in the

likely to be justified.

views expressed by Sir William Hornell in paragraph 27 of

his minute. This matter will be dealt with in the Report #

which my two colleagues and I hope to present to the Universi

ties China Committee on our return to England.

Meanwhile

I have no doubt that Sir William's minute is receiving, both

in the Colonial @ffice and in the Foreign Office, the careful

consideration which it undoubtedly: deserves.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant

R.7. Johnston

Chairman of the China Universities Committee

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

London, S.W.1.

Delegation.)