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be necessary to consider the larger question of the

part which the University should play in South China,

but the present is hardly an opportune moment for

consideration of such a question and I think this

matter may be left over for the time being.

I presume that this despatch and enclosures

will be referred to the A.C.E.C. in due course but I

suggest that we should send an interim reply saying

that the S. of S. proposes to refer the matter in

due course to the Advisory Committee and that in the

meantime he does not propose to comment on the

resolutions of the Court. He is, however, glad to

note the large measure of agreement which has been

obtained and he considers that this reflects great

He credit upon the work of the Vice Chancellor.

notes that the proposals intended to simplify the

conduct of the University business have been referred

to a Committee for further consideration and for the

preparation of such draft amendments to the University

Ordinance as may be found necessary. Finally he

agrees with the Governor's view that the conclusions

now reported render an academic commission to study

the problems unnecessary at the present time.

? Reply accordingly and then refer to

A.C.E.C.

(Sgd.) P. Rogers.

3.9.38.

(I discussed this with Mr. Gent before he

went on leave. I must apologise for delaying this

file owing to pressure of work during the leave

season).