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been aware of the importance of the work of the University notably Lord Lugard, Sir Cecil Clementi and Sir Geoffry Northcote, and Sir Claud Severn when he was Acting-Governor and Colonial Secretary.

Sir Mark young's meeting with the Advisory Committee augur-

ed extremely well for the new future.

It might however be advisable to limit the number of Government representatives on University bodies.

I think also that this is no time for the creation of a super post of Chancellor on the lines which Professor Hinton suggests. The appointment of a Chancellor who was an active. member of the University's administration would give a new meaning to this office from an English standpoint and a new interpretation also to the office of Vice-Chancellor. would necessarily lower the status of the Vice-Chancellor and

It exclude candidates who normally could be approached to occupy the post. It would certainly limit the area of choice.

The liaison with China can easily be maintained by a Vice-Chancellor and by the Staff of the University that any part of China can now be reached by air in one day.

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In my view the Advisory Committee would do well to press for Mr Sloss's retention of his present office of Vice- Chancellor for the next few years. He is familiar with University administration and finance both in Hong Kong and other parts of the world. He knows and is known in China. conception of the new University is in keeping with that of the Committee and his ability and determination would see the work of re-establishment through successfully.

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