CO129-531-9 Hong Kong University- proposal to found faculty of Chinese studies 17-10-1930 - 10-6-1931 — Page 88

THE MASTER'S LODGINGS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OXFORD

TELEPHONE: OXFORD 2681

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ask in the first letter directly for money, but if he is

interested in the scheme I would suggest in a second letter

that, either in cooperation with friends or by himself alone,

he should found this Department.

Church suggests to me that Waley Cohen (who is SHELL)

might be willing to help in this matter. But, if you agree,

I think it would be better for me not to speak to Cohen

until we have heard from Sir Robert Ho Tung. I know Wa ley

Cohen well enough to write to him if necessary,

or could ask

to see him. But I think it would be better to wait.

Yours sincerely,

ME

adler

Sir William Bottomley, K.C.M.G., C.B.,

Colonial Office,

S.W. 1.