THE SERVICES
(By Air Mail. Loudon, Oct. 2).
ROYAL NAVY
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FLYING-BOÁT DEPOT-SHIP H.M.S. Cyclops, Captain E. A. Aylmer, DAC.. normally parent ship of the 1st Submarine Flotilla In the Moditerranean, has been detached to set as depot-ship for the frying-boats of Nos. 209 and 210 (General Reconnaissance) -- Squadrons, RAF, which have been sent to co-operate in anti-piracy patrol duties. The Cyclops will provide a floating base at Arzeu. in Algeria.
Commander G. L'E. M. Sturges as been appointed to the Cyclops or obserer and stal duties with headquarters of No. 1 (G.R.) Wing. RA.F., which has been formed to control the
Dying-boat units. Commander Sturges, who recently completed two years' duty as an attached officer at the Air Minis- try, qualified as a naval air ob- server In 1924-25, and has served as such in. aircraft-carriers both at home and in the Mediterranean. He was promoted to his present runk in 1934.
NEW DESTROYER FLAGSHIP The dispatch of H.M.S. Catro to the Mediterranean with vessels of the 4th Flotilla to
reinforce the
British destroyers on anti-piracy patrol will not affect the arrange- ments for her relief as the ship
of
WL. Shipts.-A. E. De Gruchy. Royal Sovereign (Oct, 8); J. J. Grose, to Frobisher (Oct, 20).
PROMOTIONS
Sub-Lts.-D. G. Bowker, C. W. B. Smith, to rank of Act, (seny, March 10):
Williamson R. L.
(F/O. R. N. Everett (F/O R.A.FJ, R.A.F.), C. P. Norman, R. J. M Wratislaw, C. P. Campbell-Hors- fall (F/O, RAF.). to rank of Lt. (seny Sept. 10),
Act. Sub.-Lt.
F. LEN-H. A. Josefsson, to rank of Bub-Lt. (E) isen. Aug. 1).
Wt. Shipt.-J. Culf. to rank of ca. Shipt. (seny. Sept. 29).
AP.O.-C. Nannestad, to rank of Act. Sub-Lt. (seny. Sept. 1) and apptd. to President for course at R. N. College, Greenwich.
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RETIREMENT Chaplan.-Rev. G. St.
H. Gosselin, at own request (Oct. 3).
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THE ARMY
MILITARY SECRETARY AT THE INDIA OFFICE Lieutenant-General Sir Sydney F. Muspratt, K.C.B., C.S.I., C.I.E.. D.S.O., assumed recently his ·áp- potatment as Military Secretary at the India Omce, for
he
selected In May. comes from active command India (after a short period on the new Semi-Effective List), having recently commanded Peshawar District. ""
Was
which He in
While he was serving as Deputy Chief of the General Staff at Army H.Q. he was brought home in 1931 to all the post at the India Oce
PALESTINE MOVEMENTS
the Commodore (D) by the new cruiser Aurora, now Atting out at Portsmouth. The Aurora wit be commissioned on No- vember 8 ky Captain C. S. Sandford, O.B.E., and will hoist the broad pendant of Commodore H. D. Pridham-Wippell, C.V.O to which he has now been appoint- A.D.C. The Calro will afterwards, ed. go into reserve at the Nore. The Aurora is third of the four« cruisers authorized in the 1934 programme to be completed; the Glasgow and Sheffield have already commission- d, and the Birmingham, at Devon port Dockyard, will be commis- stoned on November 18 with a crew from Portmouth Depot.
AIR TRAVEL CONCESSION
North . The
Eastern Limited, operating a service be- tween London and Aberdeen, give special terms to serving members of H.M. Forces, a new Fleet Order states,
special obtain these terms
rallway concession Toucher (Army Form O. 1798) amended as necessary may be used.
To
the
Airways.
CHAPLAIN RETIRED
The Rev. G, St. L. Hyde Gosselin, MA., has retired at his own re- quest
ASSISTANT NAVAL ATTACHE
Commander (E) F. J. A. Chleby,
appointed Assistant
Attache Washington.
Nayal date
October 1. He succeeds Captain (E)A. L. P. Mark-Wardlaw, who who was appointed in July, 1934.
NAVAL APPOINTMENT'S
The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:-
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER
JUNK SINKING
INQUIRY
Letters Exchanged
JAPANESE CONSUL'S
REPLY
the letters exchanged between the The following are the texts of
Commissioners of the 'Junk- consulate, wherein the latter were Sinking Inquiry" and the Japanese
invited to be represented at the hearing and declined:-
Slr.
Secretariat for Chinese Affairs, Hong Kong, 18th October, 1937.
Re Commissioners Powers
Ordinance, 1886. Proclamation No. 9 of 1937. I have the honour to refer to our conversation in your office on the morning of October the 13th when you informed me that you did not desire to be present at the Enquiry personally or to be represented at the proceedings. You stated how- ever that it was your intention to Instruct a member of your staff to attend in order to observe the proceedings, but added subsequent -
on October the 16th that this") was subject to any instructions | that you might possibly receive from your Government in meantime.
the
I would be glad if you could in- form me whether the position is still as you stated it to me October the 13th.
I have the honour to be.
Sir.
Your obedient servant,
(Sd) J. C. MCDOUALL. Secretary to the Commissioners, His Imperial Japanese Majesty's Consul-General.
Hong Kong'
When the 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment leaves Palestine for Egypt in January it will be stationed in Cairo. The rellef unit for Palestine the 2nd Battalion. Sir, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, now in Shorncliffe, goes to Halfa, The transport pro- visionally chosen to carry out these moves, is the new
motor-vessel Dunera.
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SHROPSHIRE WAR TROPHY It has
been decided that the Great War trophy of the 1st Batta- on, The KS.L.I. officers' mess shall be large engine-turned silver cigarette-box on a plinth. The top wil bear the agures "L I" and the scroll "ShropshireTM with a CTOWN. The subscribers' names will be inside the lid. The plinth will bear the honours, bugle crest, and motto, and underneath will be a box recess for buttons, badges, bullets, and other small
relics.
PRESENTATION At the War Office recently the Ch'et of
General the Imperial Stan presented to Mr. G. Atkins, former messenger at the War Ofice, the Imperial Service Medal. TANK DEMONSTRATION IN
THE MIDLANDS
The 2nd Battalion, Royal Tank Corps, from Farnborough, will give demonstrations in the Birmingham district shortly.
HI.J.M.'s Consulate General,
Hong Kong
October 18th, 1937.
In reference to your letter of the October 16th, 1937, I beg to state that I will not be present at the proceedings, nor will I send any representative or observer.
The
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I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant, (Signed) K. MIDZUSAWA, Consul General for Japan. Secretary to the Commissioners
Hong Kong.
Officers so promoted will, until they become normally qualified by time for promotion to fight lieute- nant, receive the special rates of pay of 193. a day (equipment branch) and 20s, a day (accoun tant branch). "The normal rate tor fight lieutenants in both branches on promotion in 20s. 10d. a day. Their service as acting flight lieutenants will not count for "seniority or service in the substantive rank of fight lente- nant. Selection for the acting rank will be made by the Ministry from among flying officers · who are recommended by AOS.C. as in all respects suitable.
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"H. K. POLICE RESERVE
(Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H King, Inspector General
of Police).
The
CHINESE COMPANY Training Course-Part I. undermentioned members of the Chinese Company will attend Chinese Company Headquarters on Tuesday, and Friday, October 19 and 22 at 18.30 hours for Part I of Training Course:-
Constables R4 Tam Hlu Fung. R23 Kong Kar Yan, R43 Lau Chick Kal R49. Lam Man, R58 Chiu Chun El, R60 George Chan and R& Yam Ping Yus.
Training Course-Part II. The undermentioned members of the Chinese Company will attend Chinese Company Headquarters on Tuesday and Friday, October 19 and 22 at 17.30 hours for Part I of Training Course:-
Constables Rt Tam Hu Fung. R23 Kang Kar Yan, R43 Lau Chick Kai R49 Lam Man R58 Chil Chun Kl. R60 George Chan and R64 Yam Ping Yue
Patrol Duty, Nightly between 16.00 hours
and
m'dnight by members as detailed by the Ofcer In Charge of Company.
INDIAN COMPANY › Patrol Duly. Nightly between 18.00 hours and midnight" by members as detailed by the Officer in Charge of Company.
EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE
Gas Lectures. The first series
00
of Gas Lectures will be given by A. S. L. (R) G. J. Grover and LS. R.423 B. W. Simmons Wednesday, October 20 at 17.30 hours at the EUR. Headquarters. All members will attend.
Patrol Duties. All members of the Emergency Unit Reserve wil report for duty at their ŝtations at 19.45 hours on Friday, October 22, 1937. Dress-Khaki Tunic, Khaki Shorts, Cap with no cover. Bluc Puttees, Belt with Brace, Trun- .cheons. and Revolvers to bé carried.
Revolver Practice. A revolver practice will be carried out by members of the EUR, on Sunday, October 24 at 10.00 hours at the Kennedy Road Range. Members will parade at Queen's Pler at 09.45 hours. Dress-Mufti.
C. CHAMPKIN,
D. S. P. (R) Hong Kong, Monday, Oct. 18.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Sir Henry Pollock To Ask Questions
At a meeting of the "Legislative Council at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, pursuant to notice, will ask the following questions:-
(1) What is the Government's estimate of the total expenditure in dollars required for the pay ment of sterling salaries for the year 19387
Surgn. Rear-Admiral—T. Creaser, M.D.. to Victory as Medical Offeer in Charge R.N. Hospital, Haslar (Nov. 25).
Engr. Capts.-A, C, Bray, to
INDIA HEADQUARTERS President for Dockyard Dept.,
(2) What would such total ex- Admiralty (Dec. 3), and 3), and to lorries and cars, and the R.T.C.dia will move trom Simia to New calculated at the rate of two shill-- Headquarters of the R.AF. In penditure amount to in dollars if Cormorant (Dec. 17); S. Robins, to band will visit Balsall, Knowic, Delbl on October 13. On and afterings to the dollar? Victory for course (Oct 18), to Solihull, Wilton, Halesowen, Stour- President for F.N. Torpedo Factory, bridge. Dudley, Handsworth, Old-September 30 all ordinary corre- The debate on the Second read-
A column of 130 men, 15 tanks,
Greenock (Nov. 9). to President bury, Shirley, and Small Heath. for Chief Supt.. Armament Supply The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Dept. Admiralty (Nov. 23), and to will inspect the column. The re-
Victory in charge of Portsmouth turn will be way Evesham, Chelten Torpedo Depot (Nov. 26).
borough, Hungerford and Newbury.
ham, Cirencester, Swindon, Marl-
at the
CADET SCHOLARSHIPS The Army Council have awarded cadet scholarships to the following gentlemen cadets
Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and the Royal Military College, Sand- burst, on the result of competition for the half-year ended July last:- Royal Military Academy.-R. F.
Odrs.-E. du P.. Richardson, to Malaya (Oct. 1); J. S. Bethell, to Victory for Tech, course (Oct. 18). Lt.-Curs.---C.. A. Harris. to Ramil- lles (Bept. 30); E H. F. Moultrie, to Excellent (Oct. 1); V. D'A. Donaldson, to Nerfok (Oct. 15).
Lts.-J. M. Parker, to Victory for R.N.B. (Sept. 28); J. K. Wright. E. L. Jones, J. A. Crawford, M. C. E. Hanison, K. C. Grieve. A. W. F. Harr's, P. 8. Baines, J. G. Hansun, Sutton, H. E. H. Pain, G. R. MH.G. W. Hamilton; D. L. Griffith, Going, A. Parish, to Excellent and R. A. Bevan.
for Observers' course (Oct. 11); A.
B. Cole, Cole, to Vernon (Oct. 14)
H.
HL Leatherdale,
(Oct, 10).
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Royal Military College.-G. C. G. Taylor. D. W. Jackson, K. F. Ku
to Brigand bins, B. A. Fargus, J. M. Jour- der, E. I. V. Tulte Dalton, R. A.
Lt. (B)-C. E H Line, to Argus Hofman, T. L Ingram. D. J. Mon"
Argus (Oct. 6).
Burga, Lt.-R. F. Stenhouse, Emergency List
transferred
(Sept. 201.
to
Pryr. Mid.--M. Sehmer, to Ramil-
lles (Oct. 1).
Cd. Gunners-E E. Grashoff, to Drake (Oct." B); W. Henley, (T),
to'th C. H. Rebinson, H. B. Har- pham, and P. C. Mitford.
ROYAL AIR FORCE
ACCELERATED PROMOTION As a temporary measure during to Vernon: W. D. Huke, to Pem- the rapid expansion of the Air broke (trawler) (Oct. ); F. P. Force, states àn Air Min'stry Morley (T) to Argas (Oct. 19); order, a limited number of flying EL C. Curtain, to. Gloucester '(Oct; | officers of the equipment and 31); E. G, Thurygill, to Woolwich | accounfant branches, other than "(undated).
those promoted from warrant rank. Gunners-J. N. V. Lynch (T), may be promoted to the acting to Maori (Oct. 13); H. Davies, to rant'ot night l'eutenant before they Drake (Oct. 18).
complete six years' service
spondence is to be addressed to
ing of a Bill to apply a sun not the A.O.C. R.A.F., Imperial Secre-exceeding Twenty-six million three tariat, South Block. New Delhi, hundred and thirty-eight thousand signals will be dealt with at Simia inidia. Urgent correspondence and
three hundred and forty dollars to the Public Service of the year Up to October 13.
1938," will be continued.
CHINA SQUADRON DISPOSITION
The following is the disposition of H.M. ships in North China:-
Shanghal: Cumberland, Folkea-
"
"tone.
Tsingtao: Duncan. Chefos: Decoy. Welhelwel: Adventure,. Grimsby,
Sandwich.
Tangku: Defender. Hankow: Capetown.. Swatow: Diamond.
WARSHIPS IN HARBOUR · The following warships were in port yesterday:
North Arm: Suffolk
HEALTH RETURNS
Four cases of cholera, one of enteric fever and six of dysentery were reported to the local Health Authorities during the 48 hours ended on Sunday, at midnight.
MOVEMENTS
HMS. Dorsetshire arrived here yesterday from Home where she has been altered and newly com- missioned.
·MANOEUVRES
A number of His Majesty's ships on the Hong Kong, Station left yesterday for exercises in adjacent
East Wall: Diana, Dainty. Robin. West Wall: Thracian.. Westcott. Dock: Orpheus, Proteus, Pan-waters.
dora,
Talkoo Dock. Lowestoft, Cicala. No. 1 Buoy: Eagle. No. 2 Buuy: Medway and the
Fourth Submarine Flotilla., No. 3 Buoy: Dorsetshire. No. 4 Buuy; Falmouth. No. 7 Buoy:, Daring. No. 8 Buoy, Duchess.
No. 12 Buoy: Del'ght.
FOREIGN MEN-OF-WAR
come eligible for substantie pro-
Chinese: Chun Hsing,
Bosa-L, J. G. Baker, to Cardiff L#ying officer, and therefore :(Oct. 1).
..
Big. Bom.-8. R. Pearce, to Loa- don (undated).
motion', under the normal pro- cedure...
With H.M.S. Dorsetshire, cruiser, and HMS., Thracian, destroyer, five submarines went to sea yes- terday morning. To-day the big aircraft carrier Eagle goes to sea to join in the manoeuvres. Her planes may be seen over Hong Kong from time to time. If condi- tions are good it is likely that some night flying wi take place. Tytam Bay. Junk Bay and Port Shelter are available as anchor-
19, 1937.
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TELEGRAMS
The following unclaimed tele- grams are awaiting claimants:-
Chen Wing Kwong, 37 Shek Kp_] Mel Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, from Poerwokerto.
Yates Inchcoy. Hong Kong, from 3.8. Luchow
Emjay. Saigon.
Hong Kong.
from
Mrs. Harold Grambs Victrolla. Hong Kong from Daytona Beach. Aru, Hong Kong, from Bangkok. Wagner. 22Y Nathan Road, HK.. from Shanghal.
Osaka Shosen, trom Shanghal.
Penhall Wrick, Manila Maru,
Phyllis Donand Bea 100, HK, from Shanghai,
Ismail Bros.. H.K.. from Shang-
hal
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Lan Kec, HK, frum Saigon. Heathcote, Kowloon Docks, H.K. from Shanghai.
Peter Butteridge, Bassoon House, HK.. from Shanghal.
Mrs. San Ung Chan, H.K, from Bandoeng. Wadley
Glenn. Pan-American, 'H.K., from Atlantaga.
Crafter. 174 Prince Edward Road, HK., from Dairen,
E'sa Helm, care Nord Lloyd, H.K., from Shangha!.
Brewer. 8 Queen's Road, HK, from Shanghai
"Eck Kee HK, from Shanghai.
Whites Room, 76B Peking. Rond, HK. from Shanghal.
Czecho, H.K., from Praha.
D. Mitrovsky. Empress of Japan. HK from Tientsin.
Dierks. 365 Nathan Road, HK., from Shanghai,
REGISTRY WEDDING
A qu'es wedding took place at the Registry yesterday when Miss Molly Caan Wai-hing, daughter of the late Mr. Chan Yik-kwong and Mrs, Chan, became the bride of Mr. Ko Foak-son, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ko Ho-hing of the Fu Hang Bank. Mr. "W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy Registrar, officiated the marriage and the witnesses were Messrs, Ko Fook-chuen and Albert Kam Moon-chan.
⠀ ANNOUNCEMENT The forthcoming wedding is an÷ nounced between Mr. Tang Shing- tang residing at No. 18, Lee Zuen
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