Copy letter from William Bate Hardy, Secretary of the Royal Society; to [George Fiddes,] the Under Secretary of State; Colonial Office, S.W.l. Informs the Under Secretary that the Council recently considered their proposal to establish research studentships in the Malay States. Explains that they approve of the proposal in its main outlines, however, believe the proposed manner of monimation of the students should be reconsidered to ensure they are chosen from as wide an area as possible. 20 July 1920