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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY

Hongkong University.decided that with the exception of a statement

OVER A MILLION DOLLARS PROMISED.

INTERESTING PAPERS.,

We bave received for publication the follow- lag funker paper in connection with the Hongkong University scheme:-

The committee referred to in the memoran- dam oathiled Hongkong University dated Ja nuary, 1909, was appointed in that month and consists of the following gentlemen;-; ›

Chairman-The Governor, Members. The Bishop of Victoria, the Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Director of Public Works, the Registrar General, Hon, Sir O. P. Chater, Mr. Mody, the Director of Education, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. Mr. Wei Yok, Mr. Lau Chi Pak, and Mr. Clementi.

that facilities would be afforded to Chinese to loara the language and literature of Chios, no- attempt should at the present time be made to define the scope of an Arts Degres. Dr, Ho Kal observed that if hereafter any body of persons Interested in any branch of learning whatsoever, should desire to establish a Chair for the teaching of that subject, he imagined that the University would be glad to accept the foods and to establish the Chair, but he thought it would be premature and likely to load to misconception if such special branches of an Arts Course were specified now.

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ANNEXE 2,

[Letter from Secretary, Chíná Association.]

Ohiou Association, 159, Cannon Street, London, 1.c., 14th May, 1909, Siria further pursuance of my letter to you of the 12th March with reference to the project for the establishment of a University at Hongkong, I now have the honour to inform you that at a meeting of my Committes held here last week Mr. J. H. Scott, our president, spoke enthusiastically of the scheme. He gave the committee the bonent of the knowledge he gained during his recent trip to the Far East, and pointed out that not only would a Univer sity practically at the doors of Chine be a great advance to Chinese desiring a Western educa but a valuable asset for the future of the Colony itself. reach the public here it was decided to insert After discussion as to the best means to an advertisement in the leading London and Provincial newspapers directing attention to the scheme, and inviting subscriptions towards the fund for endowment, Hava the honour to enclose copy of this advertisement taken from Timer of to day. [Noi printed.]

The chairman said he thought it was of im- portance to emphasise the fact, that in a Uni. varsity there was no compulsion whatever for a student to take up any course which he did not desire to study. In an Arte Coursation there would doubtless be alternative subjects. This he imagined was not fully appreciated by Chinone subscribers outside the Colony. A resolution was then passed to the effect that the third chair to be established should be an Arte Course (see resolution No. 11). It was also decided to include in the resolutions a Catones to the effect that a knowledge of the Chinese Inaguage should be accepted in lieu of certain subjects, for Chinera applicants in the entrance examination, subject of course to the final decision of the Court. See proviso to (b) of resolution No., 5.

The Chinese members srħmitied the names of about 10 leading Chinese gentlemen (since increased by the addition of some others) to act as a sub-committes for the purpose of raising funds under the chairmanship of Dr. Ho Kai, Cim.o. This sub-committee has since held weekly meetings, and submitted various proposals which have been considered by the commities They also made a very careful In order that no misunderstanding should translation of the Governor's appeal into Chin-atlee as to how the privilege of nomination ere and printed. 10,000 copies at their own sbould be exercised on the death of a donor expense for circulation. They formed corres- entitled to nominate one or more free students ponding committees for raising funds outside under the resolution of March 6th, words were the Dolony.

added to that resolution. (See last part of re- solution No. 9.)

1st Meating, February 15th. The committee met for the first time" on February 15th when a large number of the Obinese sub-committee were present, and the Governor addressed them. There was no other business.done.

zad Meeting.March 5th.

The commiter discussed certain points brought forward by the sub-committee. A statement was made with the approval of the committee regarding the Chinese represent atlon on the Governing Body: this has since bean rescinded and replaced by Resolution of 18th June, 1909. (See resolution No. 6.)

It was resolved that the fees charged to students should not exceed $300 per annum→→ maintenance being about the same.

It was guaranteed that, if the schema did no- fructify, subscriptions should be returned. A statement was made to the effect that the standard of degrees would be equal to that of an Englleb University,

3rd Meeting-March 6th,

The chairman stated that with the consent of Hing proposed to transfer the sum of $50,000, the Court of the Medical College Mr. Ng Li which be had promised to that institution, to the Endowment Fund of the University, on condition that a scholarship for proficiency in anatomy of the value of $110 per annum was established and called after his name in additing to the privileges-accruing-under-the- resolution of March 6tb. The proposal was accepted.

Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, M., chairman of the Chinese sub-committee for collecting sub. scriptions, stated that the local subscription list had reached the sum of $162,135. Hô bad, received a letter from His Excellency Wu Ting Fang, Chinese Minister in Washingtoz, warm- ly supporting the scheme and saying that the Chinese in the United States would raise funds, He had also.just received a sum of $1,450 KS the first instalment of subscriptions from New- chwang, and had heard from Canion that the Chinese gentry and merchants had been invited A resolution was passed granting to subscrib-by the high Provincial officials to a meeting to ers of $500 and upwards certain privileges discuss means for raising subscriptions there. In proporting to the magnitude of the sub- scription, with a view to holding cut induce medis for subscribers. (See resolation No. 9.) 4th Mealing.—April 21st, The chairman stated that:-"Any decision taked or views recorded by the commillee 'nis subject 10 revision either by the committee Itself, in the light of further information, or later by the Legislative Council when the Ordinance setting up the University is fotre- duced, or by the Governing Bodies when op- pointed."

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Arosolution was passed, approving of the establishment of hostels under regulations pre- scribed by the Court. (Sea resolution No. to.) The report of a sub-committee consisting of Messa. Irving, Pollock and Clementi, on the subject of the constitution of the Uni. versity, was presented, and discussion delarred until later.

The chairman stated that as many of the original resolutions were now out of date, and others had been amended, he proposed to draw upa revised set and circulate them to members. for approval after which they would be printed with a further set of papers giving a precis of the meating of the Committee, etc.

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It was also decided to reprint your randum on the subject in the form of a pam- phlet for distribution, and for the further in- formation of those who might apply for it

In addition, letters acclosing the advertite meat and pamphlet have been sent to the more important Chambers of Commerce in 18. Un- ited Kingdom, asking their assistance by mak ing the project known to their members. A similar course has also been adopted with regard to the leading newspapers, and a letter has also been addressed to members of the Association, resident in this country.

At the commitice mesting it was announced that sums totalling £35,000 had already been contributed by cortalu members of the Associa tion and their friends. To-day it is my pleasure to add that further £5,000 has been promised, bringing the total to 240,000-I have, &c.,

His Excellancy,

_H..._C_WILCOX..

Acting Secretary,

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• Sir FREDERICK LUGAND, K.C.M.G., D.5.0., Government House, Hongkong,

ANNEXE 3.

[Letter from }, H. Scati, Eny, {J. Swire Sont),]

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5,000

8, Billiter Equare, London, E., zrst May, 1909. Dear Sir Frederick, It afforded me great sallsfaction to telegraph Mr. Law, who would inform you, that the following donations bave been promised to me for the Endowment Fund of the' Hongkong University,:---

John Swite & So01£30,000 Talkoo Sugar Refining Co., Lich... Ocean Steamship Co.,

5,000 conditionally on the further amount required to-make up the sum of £110,000 stipulated for |fore the-31st-December, 1902. When the build- ings'approach completion and the time arrives for disbursing monies to the University, our firm's donation will be made ià 5 per cent. mortgage debenture bouds. The Trust Deed, trusices to hold such bonds, which are not will, of course, be drawn so as to enable the trustee securities

AUGUST 6 1909.

relating to the proposed scheme. The project appears to have for its principal object the com plate training of persons of ability who will be of real uns to as fa' our industrial and com mercial enterprises."

The teaching of applied science, incled- ing civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and surveying, masts the present and most ur- goat aced of our country, and the institution of a faculty of medicine is most important as t works for the Improvement of sanitation and the preservation of health.

In the Arts Course of the proposed Universi. ty tha Iherature of our cousiry will not be neglected. The standard of its entrance. and of its degress and the quality of its train. British Universities. The scheme seems indeed ing will differ in no respect from those of the to be excellauity planned.

Moreover, I am pleased with the several a schema offers. advantages which in my humble opinion, such

Fintly-Up

to the present time our country has not a properly organised lostitution to im part a professional and technical training to our people, though the establishment of such an lasititution has long become an urgent necessity. The minds of most young men from noble or wealthy families are, bant on official ranks and adverse to laborious studies, so that they all torn their attention to the study of politics. Whereas ambitious youths of the poorer classes though willing to go through a course of professional and technical training, ato la want of inoads and a'suitable place for their training. Once the Hongkong Univer sity is established, the cast being moderate and the locality close at band, it is possible for every Chinese youth to join it,

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5. That when the University is 'incorporated 12. That stops shall be taken forthwith to by Ordinance, the following shall be admitted ascertale under what conditions any English as under-graduates

University will be prepared to conduct the anal (a) All who are at that dais students of the examination of under-graduates of the Hong- College of Medicine, who shall enter with kong University, and to confer their degrees the seniority as to curriculum which they upon them for much period as the Cuart may had attained in the College, with a miní. | desire to avail themselves of this method. And mam course of two years at the University, also that stops shall be taken to ascertain undar (8.) Such additional candidates as many what conditions His Majesty is Council may · have passed the Socior Oxford Local Ex· · ·be approached when the time comes, with any amination, or other prescribed test, and prospect of success, with a petition for the concerning where moral character and grant of a Royal Charter.. eligibility the Court are satisfied, provided 13. That la passing the previous resolutions to Five affect to the project of establishing a that in the case of Chinese studenti a koow. ledge of classical or modern Chiness will University in Hongkong the committee andar.

That the constitution of the University especially in subjects of practical utilliy, such be accepted in place of certaft specified stands that the object of such University subjects.

will be to afford a higher education, more shall be such as may be prescribed by Ordin as applied science, medicine,jate, on the lines ance, but in order that the scheme for which of such universities as Leads and Birmingham, public subscriptions are being invited may be and to confer degrees of a standard not inferior sufficiently understood by subscribers the folto those conferred by such universition in Great towing constitution, subject to future modifica Britala; to develop and form, the character of tios, recommends itself to the committed as the students no less than their intellectual faculties ; general principle on which the management to offer equal facilities for students of all races; and control of the University should be to extend the knowledge of the. English lan conducted :-

guage in the Far East; and to promote a good understanding with the neighbouring Empire of

With regard to the above resolutions the fol- owing statement was made, by the chairman, and recorded in the proceedings of the fourth mesling

VisitorThat if a Royal Personage will consent to so honour the University há may ba appointed Vizitor.

Patrons. That the Governor of the Colony (or in his absence the Officer Administering the Government) be the patron. The Governor in virtue of his office can at all times exorclpe a power of veto if he should disapprove of any decision of the Court, on the grounds that the interests of the Colony would be injuriously affected or the proposal was ultra visĉt or un- constitutional or for other good cause, but the Becondly. Since in China itself there is no Court may if they an desire appeal to the Secre such properly organised institution for protary of State against the veto of the Governor, 'fessional and technical training we are com Additional patrons may be appointed on the pelled to send our students thousands of recommendation of the Court approved by the miles away from their sativa land to, Europe Goremer or America where official supervision is rendered laeffectual and parental control nogatory, Bosides in youth the character is not yet properly formed, and some of the -students-may-through idleness_or_through indulgancs to excess in amusements become lazy in their work, others from want of proper control and restraint drift into immoral, and loose habits, and of late students residing abroad have caused us the greatest anxiety. On the other hand, Hongkong is so close to us that our young men who went there to study would be almost within sight and hearing of their superiors, parents and elders."*

Thirdly. In our country we have at present no specialists who have a profound knowledge of technical and scientific subjects, and whate ever professota we may require have had to be engaged from abroad, and that merely on their reputation and without actual knowledge of the true qualities. As a rule scholars who have a good character and great learning are disinclined to accept our invitation' and come to a distant land like China where the mode of

living differs so much from that observed in the professors are to be engaged by the British the West. But in the Hongkong University

The proposal was approved and she revised by Mr. Mody being obtained from others bo' } themselves 'who have better and 'easier means

was glad to learn from your letter to the China Association dated 14th April that local Chinese bad already subscribed over $100,000 and that you expected a further large sum would he received from the Chinese in Hongkong and other quarters.

ba hoped that the

act of resolutions contained in annexe 7 were circulated to and approved by the Committee; in substitution of all-former resolutions.

Annexe 8 contains a copy of a letter from Sir cordially approves the Hongkong University Robert Hart from which it will be seen that he and considers it more "practically promising" "Emergency than the other schemes put forward-viz., the or Lord Wm. Cecil's. He describes it as excellent and deserving of the fullest support.

Aanexe 9 contains a reply from the Looden -University relative to the examination for degrees which; le very satisfactory so far as it gkong Yupablie will draw out a consideraber of

supplying examiners to conduct the fasl ex- aminations, and guarantee that the standard is up to that of the London degrees, provided that University lacurs no pecuniary liability. Our Committee is greatly indebted to the kind assistance of the principal, Dr. H. A. Miers, M. A., D, Sc., F.R.S., who has assured me of his services to assist in any way that lies in his power

Governor Cat MerliJune 16

aity scheme with that of the China Emergency Committee, were laid before the committee for private circulaties. Also copy of a letter ad- dressed to Home Universities, inquiring under what conditions they would confer degrees. The

statement regarding Chinese representa tion on the Governing Body of the University made at the second meeting was replaced by a resolution dealing with the constitution of the Dolvarsity, (See resolution No. 6.)

The other resolutions dealing with the ques tions of the entrance examination, bominations on death of donors, and the institution of an Ans Degree were debated, and deferred for further consideration.

A sub-committee consisting of Mr. Brewin (Obairman), Mr. Little (for the Director of Public Works), and Dr. Hu Kai was appointed, wlih the following terms of reference:---

To consider and report to the committee on the site proposed, whether it is the best for the purpose in view, and if so how it can best be adapted to the purpose. And fur- ther to examine the plans for the buildings and to submit recommendations as to any alterations in design, &c."

The chairman read a despatch from, the Se- cretary of State "gladly approving" the free gift of the site proposed for the University, and expressing cordial approval of the scheme. He considered that the Colony was under a debt to Mr. Mady for his generous offer. (Annexe 1}

A letter was also read from the secretary of the China Association informing the Governor of the action being taken by that body to raise subscriptines by advertising the scheme in the loading London and Provincial papers, and by sending a reprint of the Governor's memoran dum to the more important Chambers of Com. merce and to all members of the Association resident in England. (Anusxe 2

His Excellency also read & privato letter to himself from Mr. Scott (annexe 3) confirming the telegram in which the following donations had been announced:—****

J. Swics & Soot,..........£39;000– Talkoo Sugar Refinery Co., Ld.... 5,000 Ocean Steamship Co

5,000

Two letters from the Viceroy of Canton dated

The subscriptions or promises towards the Endowment Fund are as follows at this date including a subscription (just announced) of Tis 10,000 by the Chinese Government- By Chinese residents of

Hongkong

$174,295)

Newchwang..

By Messrs. Swize and Sons

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14,000

200,000

donations and that direct applications made in good quarters will also bear fruit.

There can be no doubt about the marits of partners and myself, and to which we contri- your scheme which strongly appeals to my

Hongkong will be for the advantage of the bute as above, believing that a University in Colony and our Empire I am, &c.,

His Excellency,

J. H. SCOTT.

Sir F. D. LUGARD, K.C.M.G

Government House, Hongkong.

ANNEXE 4.

[Letter from H.E. the Viceroy of Canton] Translation,

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of inquiry and of distinguishing between the properly qualified and the incompatest. They are sure not to permit a responsible position to be occupied by an inferior man and thus to professors who have already gained a reputa- tarnish the fair name of their institution. Those tion will be glad to join the stall, Hongkong being a British Colony and the social condi tions there similar to those to which they hava staff of professors we may look forward with been accustomed With a properly, qualified

assurance to the successful training of tha Lajudenis.

**Chancellor.--The Governor (and in his ab. sence the Officer Administering the Govern- meat) shall be chancellor.

Governing Bodies. The designation, powers and functions of the Governing Bodies, #ball be as follows:

The "Court" shall have supreme control over

the University.

The "Council shall perform all executive

duties under authority of the Court, The "Senate" shall under the authority of the Council.arrange, the course of study and matters of interior economy and discipline.

They shall be constituted respectively as follows:-

The Court under the presidency of the

chancellor shalt consist of about 24 mem bers in addition to such life members as may be created by the operation of resolp- *tion 9 and of such other life members as, may be nominated by a two-thirds majority of the Court and approved by the chancel- lor. Life members will be entitled to vote, The 24 members may probably consist of the following:-

The vice-chancellor elected by the professors

from among the professorial staff. Six officers of the Government holding their

suals ex oficio (probably the Chief Justicep Oolonial

"Secretary, Registrar General, Director of Education, Principal · Civil Medical Officer, and Director of Public Works). The two Bishops and the un- official members of both Councils, together 'with two additional English members and six Chinese (additional to the two members of Council) to be nominated by the chao- cellor. The last night to hold office for three years, but to be eligible for 'nomina- tion for a further period,

The Court will elect annually from its núm. bars a treasurer and honorary secretary, the place of the chancellor who will take The Council shall consist of about. 17 or 18 members (including the pro and vice- chancellors) under the presidency of the chancellor numaly:—

Four of the Government official members of the Court (probably the Registrar General, Director of Education, Director of Public Works, and Principal Civil Medical Officer),

Four English (other than the above) and four Chinese Members of the Court elected by the Court.

Four professors elected by the Senate. The Senate shall consist of all the professors of the University under the presidency of the vice-Chancellor.

not exceed $300 per annum, the charges for

7. That the fees charged to students maintenance being limited if possible to a like.. amount.

8. That if the scheme for a University should turped to the donors fall of realisation all subscriptions shall be re-

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Any decision taken or views recorded by the committee are subject to revision" either by the Committee itself, in the light of farther informs. ation, or later by the Legislative Council when the Ordinance setting up the University is introduced, or by the Governing Bodies when appointed,”***

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ANNEXE 8,

[Letter from Sir Robert Hart]

38, Cadogan Place,

Loodoo, S,W,, 18th June, 1909. Dear Sir Frederick Lugard,-Your' note of the 16th May re University schemes bas comm and I reply briefly,

(4.) The "Emergency Committee” did not propose to establish a University, but to collect £100,000 for the support of, existing centres, Medical and literary.

(b) Lord William Cecil and friends hava been considering the advisability and pos- ability of creating a University; they ask- ad my views, and I, vaid either assist.. existing schools to grow or go to China: and sound for yourselves... The Guildhall meeting find the fint (a) in

view and not the second (8).

(6.) Your Hongkong scheme is excellent and deserves the fullest support, and it promises much that will do mal good. There is, however, room for the other proposals and the question is how to finance all three. The 'Emergency'

idea is not yet gathering much money: the other (b) proposal will not be us fally carried out unless Chinese offi- ! cial sympathy is secured; the (c) scheme (Hongkong seems to have official and private sympathy and almost certaloly in the matter of funds, and I hope it will go into operation soon, and "suc- cessfully, My own sympathies

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with all three, for I think nach, if carried ont, will certainly be useful in its time and place, but I regard the Hongkongʻscheme ' as the most practically promising, and sp piled science will suit the Chinese require. meats of the day: at the same time, character-is of the almost importance, and 1 am glad to son that all three schemes give that ides such prominence. ',

in these matters I am raiber a "figaro-head" than a working man: my health having only been of a so-and-so kind since my return to Bilgiuos uope what I have said will suffice. Yours sincerely,

ROBERT HART.

ANNEXE 9

Letter from the Principal of the University of London.

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South Kensington, S.W., June 17th, 1909. Your Excellency, In continuation of my lat- ter of June 8th I have now the honour to inform you that at their meeting yesterday afternoon the Senate considered your letter to me of Apri 33rd with the enclosed memorandum, and after some discussion adopted a resolution In the following terms

Yourthly, it costs many hundreds of dollars my musia student in Japan and era custry. In both cases there must be added the very considerable expense of travel- ling there and back, The expenditure has taxed the resources of the different provinces to their uttermost, and great anxiety is felt a to the future. However, if our students could be sent to Hongkong instead, a great part of this expanditure would be saved,

Having these four advantages it seems to me that the establishment of a University in Hengkong has a most important beating upon the professional and technical training of the people of China. A Parsee gentleman, M Mody, out of fellow.feeling for Asiatica has generously given a large donation for the erection of buildings of the University, His Ng Li Hing transferred

$234,295

munificence deserves avery respect and praise. from Medical College 50,000)

Lately H. D., M. Consul-General at Canton Is it not then our duty, officials and merchants Chinese residents in Saigon 19,000 hus personally handed to me Your Excel alike, to join our efforts to co-operate and 1,450 leacy's letter with a copy of the specifica-Besist? With regard to the best means of Guaranteed by Mr. Cheung Pai Sze tion and the rules of the proposed University, raising subscriptions in aid of the project I from Weichow, etc................._190,000-1-bave read them and am deeply impressed should like to know whether we should memo Contributed by the Chinese Govern

with respect for your efforts. People in this rialize the throne first or begin at once to invite maal through H.M.'s Minister ni

world are growing more and more avery-day,ubscriptions from the gentry and merchants of Peking Tis. 10,000

and those who are responsible for the welfare, the province. I hope you will meet and discuss Contributed by His Excellency the

of the public must hold it as a matter of first the matter together and return me an early reply, Viceroy of Canton.......

importance to enlighten their intellect and to develop their means of living. Your Excel- lency's view of the proposed University is that applied science is 'most important and that medical science should, in the interests of public. health, also receive immediate attention; and 560 that with the gradual development of the scheme, law, Chinese literature and ethics $1,029,745 would be included. In the introduction it in declared that there shall be no regard for dif- ference of race and of creed, which shows that the University is to be for the general boneft If this scheme is successful, Chinese and Kuropean students will greatly benefit and the standard of education will alan be promoted. teris sed is more provided, and can either be The relation of the two countries will become forwarded at any time or drawn upon by letter more close, and better understanding will exist as required; whichever Your Excellency finds placed as the committee may determine. Amy letter of Inne 8th.I have, &c., * between the two Governments. Your Excel Convoniect Besides this I am endeavouring to fency's good ideas will receive my hearty supe

find further funds for the purpose of placing of the University funds as requested by Your wards the expenses of the University. Excellency. If xoy substantial amount is ob

The degrees to be conferred by the Univer- tained, it will be transmitted to you. Ishall besity, however, are the subject of considerable glad to have several copies of the printed public attention, and while I am informed that specification of the University for distribution, it should be..on par with Birmingham and for raising subscriptions.-I bave, &c,,

Your Excellency's Government proposes that

(Viceroy's card enclosed)

University, I hope Your Excellency will be good enough to give me detailed information on what has been decided, in order that I may publish it for the satisfaction of students and subscribers,—I have, &c.

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£30,000; Talkoo Sugar Refu- ing Co., £5,000; Ocean Steam ship Company soda at 19 (ráta al exchangeal date of gift! Mrs. Stakes...duainean

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F. D. LUGARD, Governor and Chairman of Committee. July 23rd, 1909,

ANNEXE 1

[Letter from Scaretary of State for the Colonies,

Downing Streat, a7th April, 1909. Sir, have the honour to Acknowledge-the receipt of your despatch No. 12 of the rath of January, reporting the initiation and progress versity in Hongkong.

of all.

ANNEXE 6..

[Viceroy "Chang to H& The Governor of Bongbong.]

Translation.

-Canton, June 9th, 1909.. Sir,-The founding of a University at Hong kong is a project which it has been Your Excel- eacy's earnest and benevolent purpose to set as feat, and I hear with the greatest pleasure of the enthusiasm in subscribing and favourable prospects of success. I have myself ordered funds to be raised to the amount of $200,000.

That the principal be-requested-to-ip. form Bir Frederick Lugard that the Senate are anxious to assist him in the promo tion of his scheme so far as may be found practicable, and specifically that they will be prepared to conduct final examinations will have their names inscribed on a tablet in

9. That subscribers of Spoo and upwards for degrees to be conferred by the Hong.. the wall of the Hall of the University in order

kong University provided that satisfactory arrangements can be made; and that according to the amount given. Subscribera meanwhile they bave referred the matter of $10,000 to the Endowment Fund may have

to a committee for consideration and re- one (scholar at a time at the University port upon the practicability of the schema without payment of fees (or alternatively with

and the details of the necessary procedure. opt payment for board) provided he is duly The committee to whom the matter bas qualised by passing the entrance examination. been referred are eminently-qualified-to-come The privilega lapses during any pariod that sider the case in all its bearings, and your each additional $10,000 another scholar may be no such free scholar is at the University, For Excellency may rest assured that the proposals which you have sent me will receive the most nominated on the same conditions-up to a max- Imum of four: provided that the total number necessarily elapse before say deficite schems sympathetic attention. · Some time must of scholars who are admitted without fees (or can be formulated, but I understand that there without payment for board) shall not at present is no immediate hurry; and meanwhile the framed portrait or a bust of himself in the Hall Excellency may be able to send me in reply t exceed to. A subscriber of $50,000 shall in work of the committee will be facilitated by addition to the above, be entitled to have a the receipt of any farther information which your of the University of such dimensions and so

a life member of the Governing body. Any subscriber of $100,000 will in addition be made

all of those privileges must do so at the time he gives his subscription. Any provincial city town or village in or out of China may exerciss the like privilsges so far as they are applicable, properly acredited representatives of the sab bat the scholars can only be nominated by the

of the scheme for the establishment of a Unt port. I shall find moans to raise mousy in them at Your Excellency's disposal to help toogalified donor who desires to exercise any or

3. I have read with great interest your des- 1st March and 9th Jane, gog, were read (an patch and its enclosures, and I feel that the sexes 4, 5 and 6), the former containing a copy Colony is deeply indebted to Mr. H. N. Mody of the manifesto he had issued pointing out the for his generous offer to provide the sum neces great benest the University would be to Southsary for the University buildings if funds are Chios and the latter intimating that he bad forthcoming for an adequate endowment I collected $200,000 towards the Endowment appreciate also the care which you have your “Fund"

self given not only to the consideration of the principle of the scheme but to the elaboration of its details.

The chairman informed, the committee that Mr. Mody had, consented to keep his offer open till the and of the year. This be had done. Bome time ago-but-had desired that the fact should not be known in order to stimulate subscribers.

Keplies to the Governor's letters have also been received from His Excellency the Gov ernor of Macao (7th April, 1909) promising avery assistance in his power, and from Hit Excellancy the Governor of the Straits Settle ments (24th February, 1909) warmly approving the scheme and offering any assistance. to Consequence of trade depression it was now, be said, a bad time for an appeal, but later on the Chinese in the Straits hope to give effectual Assistance. His Excellency the Viceroy of India regretted the inability of the Indian Government to contribute. The chairman, Bhanghai Municipal Council, warmly approved the scheme and said he would reply later ro garding contributions (9th February, 1909).

6th Mooting-July 7th.

The discussion (begun, at, the last meeting) as to whether the subjects to be included in the Arts Gourse should be in any way indicated ja the resolution.was contiuned, and it was

3. I gladly approve your proposal that the Government of Hongkong should provide the tand for the now University, and i'ngren that the site which you describe thould be utilized for the purpose.

4. I hope that the community of Hongkong will freely respond to the appeal for funds, that the Chinese will show their sense of the ad. vantages which the new University will give them by contributing liberally to its andow mapt, and that the scheme will be carried to completion as It has been began by the aid of private munificence and public spirit.

5. You suggest in the closing paragraph of your despatch that His Majesty's Government should assist in providing the necessary funds for the University, but in view of the heavy calls upon the Imperial Exchequer I fear that 1 could not with suy prospect of success invite the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury to ask Parliament for a contribution.I have, &c.,

Governor

CREWE..

Slr.F. D. Luzard, KOM.O, GE, DO,

ANNEXE 5.

--{ Translation.} A despatch from the Viceroy of Canton to the chiol officials of the varions Government Bureaux under his Jurisdiction requesting them to meet and discuss means to raise sub- scriptions in aid of the Hongkong University Endowment Fund.

Gentlemen, I have the honour to acquaint you that sometime aga I received a letter from

(CARD OF VICEROY.)

ANNEXE 7. {Resolutions.]

1. That the generous offer of Mr. Mody to provide funds for the building of a University, and the site offered for the purpose by Govern mont be accepted; and that the work be com- the Governor of Hongkong Sir Frederick maced as soon as an Endowment Fund yield Lugard informing me of a proposal to establishing 6,000 per annum has been collected and a University la Hongkong which, when found the desigen have been approved by the com" ed, would devate special attention to profes.mittee and Mr. Mody. sional and technical training, and would pro- 2. That the custody of all University fands ride special facilities for students from the shall be in the hands of the Treasurer appointed interior of China. But as the laltial cost and by the committee, who, subject to the approval subsequent expenditure would be considerable of the Committes, shall invest them in sultable he asked for my assistance and co-operation in securities. raising the necessary fonds. He also forwarde 3. That on the completion of the buildings od me & memoraudain on the proposed scheme the Government shall be moved to introduce and other papers.

an Ordinance in the Legislature of the Colony I have also recolrad joint communication for the incorporation of the University of from certain Hongkong Chinese merchants, Ho | Hongkongjyrat ko mugh Kai, Wei Yok and other couched in earnest Medicine and the Technica institute skall 4. That thereafter the Hongkong College of terms praying for my'support.

1 have perused more than once all the docu, forthwith be incorporated in the University and meute räich Į kave received from Hongkong | their andowments transferred to it

scribers,

His Excellency,

HENRY A. MIERS,

Principal

Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G., C., D.§.O. &o, &c. &c.

prove the appointment of the Hon. Mr. A. W. His Majesty the King has been pleased to ap

Brewin to be an official member of the Execn- On the death of a donor entitled to nominate tive Council daring the absence on leave of one or more scholars under the above condi-the Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson. tions, the right of nomination may be exercised

by his legal heir, or representative, provided

that the name of such beir or representative MR. OTAGIRI, a director of the Yokobaona Specie shall be notified to the Court within a year of Bank, left Shangbal on the morning of the rath the death of the dobor, Falling such entifica ultime for Dairen, whence.he is to proceed to tion the right of nomination shall lapse to the Poking. He is expected to return to Shanghal Court who may exercise it or not at their dis- this month and to proceed to Europe direct cretion,

from Shangbai,

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seas no objection to students of the University IT is notified that Mr. A. E, Wright has been

10. That as at present advised the committee residing outside the precincts of the University deputed by His Excellency the Governor-in- in hostals established by religious bodies nader Council to act on behalf of the Building 4- supervision approved by the Court of the Ual thority in all cases referred to in Sectiona Court may prescribe. The committee is option with dangerous buildings, during the versity, and subject to such regulations at the 205-207 bf Ordinance No. 1 of 1905 in connec posed to students of the University roalding absence on leave of Mr. T. L. Parkins or until clawbore than within the University or in an further notice, with effect from the 24th alto. approved hostel.

Ir. That the first two facaldes, or chairs established at the University shall, be for THE appointment of Lieut. C. W. Beckwith, medicine and engineering, and that so soon RM., to act as Harbour Master, Marine Magis as the funds of the University, admit of the trate, Emigration and Customs Officer, Regis- establishment of a chair or faculty preference trar of Shipping, Superintendent of the Gen shall be givan to as Arts Comme; and that lopowder: Depôt, Collector of Light Dues and able Chinese students to maintain and improve the absence on leare of Com. B. R. Haraylor, this course das provision shall be made to on Superintendent of Imports and Exports, daring their knowledge of the Chiness language and 2,14, or until further notice, with 45act from the of the literature of Chian,

4th instant, is guntied,