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INTIMATION

THE HONGKONG DAILY TRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEL BIR 9TH, 1904

much that we have had to say in the past, and which has considerable bearing upon the issue of how far Russia's declarations

ns to contraband are binding, and how far A. S. WATSON & CO., they are altra vires. Everybody knows the

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three classes into which contraband is by common consent divided, ie, articles useful only for war, articles not useful for war, and articles ancipitis avės, which may, that is to say, be useful both in war and peace, such, eg, as provisions, ships, horses, and the like. All the difficul- SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ties arise out of the third classification, and the authorities, both old and modern,

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Ive been nimble to make any hard and fast rule. Distinguendus erit. belli states They say it depends upon the sort of war. Rasia bas declured provisions contraband : our Home Government has declared the contrary. If the derision depend upon the

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D. VIOLET CAPSULE) VERY FINE

A full died OLD VINTAGE.

after Dinner Wine well known and

liked all over the East

authority points out: Sometimes things of the very

smallest importance be- $1600 come all important, if the enemy he dis- tressed by the lick of them, and table otherwise to procore them," then the curious position scenis to be established that what is contraband for one side is not for the other. For insinuce, while the Japanese could justly declare provisions for Port Arthur contmband, in face of the Berkade and that fortress's dire need, Russia bas hot the same right to deriture that neutrals carrying provisions to Japan aw carrying contraband, for Japan is not i straits, nor can Russia be mail to be Blackaling Japan. This riey commends itself, at any rate, to our lay mind, although $27.00 the lawyers would donbtless be prepared to

it at much greater length,

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ordered to be decanted before being sent out.

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H.M.S. Rinaldo left Shanghai on November 3rd, homeward bonad.

Today is the first day of Kamthan (the Mahometan fasting month),

Harmston's Cirens will not be able to reich. Hongkong before mid-day on Saturday, and the opening performance has consequently been postponed until Monday next.

The Ministers at Peking, according to a telegram in the N.-O. Daily News, were to meet

on the 1st instant to discuss the Trade Murks Rognlutions question.

The N.C. Daily News, in a short editorial, mentions that Japanese soldiers outside l'ort with their teeth." Is not that a little absurd ? Arthur have beon" guawing through mine wiros

The Baltimore Ameriem seems to have It appraked the value of Chefeo war news. AugaThat dismantled Russian torpedo-boat was simply lying at Chefor hoeanse that's what everybody does there,"

A well-known Shanghai racing pony, Alver. stone, belonging to the Scandypat" stablo. after doing a very good gallop, on the 2nd inst., went back to his stable, and died from the rupture of a blood-vessel in the region of the

it.

HE. Chou Fu, Acting Viceroy-designate of the Langkiang provinces, has sent up mail to the Throne dec'ining the honour of his appointment on the ground that he fears that his ability is not equal to the successful ruling of so mane important provinces.

THE WAR.

["DAILY PRESS" SERVICE,]

THE BALTIC FLEET.

THE AMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY.

Toxro, 3rd November.

In the Buest weather, the Emperor's birthday was celebrood with peculiar martial fervour. Tho birthday review in the foreuonn was on unusual lines, General Viscount bakuwa, com- manding the Takso district, with artillery, participating, in field costume. The Aoyama parado-ground was filed to the utmost, and the ground outside wae 1 mm d with spectators. The Emperor and the Crown Prince wore BRITISH PROPOSAL ACCEPTED BY enthusiastion ly chored, the foreign community

LONDON, 7th November. The Russian Baltic Fleet is proceeding to the Cape.

RUSSIA.

* LONDON, 7th November, Kussin has agreed to the Convention

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being largely repressale3. This most brilliant demonstration testifies to the unlimited ro- sources of Japan.

LATER At the Imperial banquet, the Emperor said

the Fur Fast,

HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY.

DETAILED PROGRAMME OF CELEBRATION.

Head Quarters, Hongkong.

3rd November, 1904.

SING'S BIRTHDAY PARADE The 9th instant being the day appointed for. celebrating the anniversary of the Birthday of His Majesty King Edward VII, at this station, the Royal Standard will be hoisted at Head Quarters Houso, and the Union Flag on board, the Hospital Ship Meunee.

A Koyal Salute will be fired from the Salut-

proposed by Great Britain, as well as to the he regretted that peace was not yet restored in ing Battery in conformity with this-Royal

terms embodied. The Convention is ex- pected to begin its duties at Paris in a fortnight.

* Delayed in transmission

REUTER'S SERVICE}

THE RUSSIAN BALTIC FLEET.

LONDON, 6th November. The Russia Baltic fleet has left Tangiers

in the direction of the Atlantic The Fleet

in the Atlantic numbers five battleships, fivo cruisers, two transports and a hospital- ship-cruiser.

BRITISH-RUSSIAN CONVENTION

ACCEPTED.

As soure doubt has boon expressed as to whether the entertainment at Government

LONDON, 6th November. Horse on the night of the King's Birthday is

Renter's correspondent in St. Petersburg to be an At Home" or a Lovéo, we are asked to state that His Excellency will to glad to wires that Russia has accepted the draft of receive all his friends, both ladies and gentle | the convention proposed by Great Britain. "Meu Before the reception, there is to be an

At an enlbusigstic mass meeting in Hibiya Park of all cords, and editions, of men, a' resolution was Lanimously adopted in favour of the continuance of the war at any cost, and it was decided to send letters of thinks to the army and hayy.

Gaveral Count Katsun, the Premier, Lieut.-

General Baron Terauchi, Minister of War, and Vice-A 'mira! Baron Yamamot, Ministar of Nary, responded,

Marquis Ito proposed. Banzai" for the Emperor.

Count Okums proposed " Banzai" for the- army and navy, and these met with the warmest possibla response.

TENNIS.

The results of the handicap tournaments at the Wigwam club are to hand.. Messrs Han- cock and Hancock bout Mesers Beattie and Loggatt, and won the Doubles.

In the ante-penultimate round of the Singles Mr. Boyd boat Mr. Edwards and Mr. Beattie beat Mr. Sandford, The scoring of this latter

Navy.

All schools will be closed.

Tuesday, the 10th instant, will be observed as a holiday by the troops in Garrison, and Head Quarters Office will bo closed except for business of a pressing nature,

The troops in Garrison will parade as strong as possible ou the Happy Valley,

To be drawn up in line facing S.W. and parallel to the racing track, at 12 paces inter- val, with bayonets fixed, in order of precedence of Corps, at 9,15 4,m.:—

Naval Brigade. Royal Engineers.

1st Sherwood Foresters.

H.K.S.B.R.G.A.

Hongkong Volunteer Corps, 110th Mahatta Light Infantry. 93rd Burma Infantry. 114th Mahrattes.

Naval Brigade os the right of the line;

the Volunteers.

:

Regiments of the Indian Army on the left of

The 15-ponuders of the H.K.S B.R.G.A. will be on the track-on the right of the live!

Bands will be massed ie rear of the centre under the Bandmaster, 1st Sherwood Foresters, The General Officer Commanding will be

official dinner to boat fifty heads of depart SUPPLIES FOR THE BALTIC FLEET on Mr. Beattie met Mr. Jupp, and lost. This accompanied by his staff and a trumpeter (to he

monis

Dancers who are not Scots need he under no uneasiness with regard to the progmamo ut St. Andrew's Ball. It is not all reels and Strathspeys. There are included ten waltzes, two Lancers, a Two-step nad a Polka. Those who do not wish to be out of the Caledonian Cantrips can practise reels, &c., at the City Hall or the 10th (to-morrow), 17th and 24th inat.

LONDON, 6th November.

The Russian Volunteer cruiser Yaroslav has passed the Bosphorus, with coals and water, to join the Baltic fleet.

THE INQUIRY INTO THE RUSSIAN

OUTRAGE.

LONDON, 6th November. Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge and Mr. Aspinall, EC, have opened the Board of Trade inquiry as Hall.

It is not with such paints, however, "that" we have any need to deal. We would cou- fine our observations to the question of how far the Russian declarations are binling on neutrals, as being the most important, As His Lordship has pointed out, and as it is quite easy to appreciate, a Russian pro- Eouncement is not international law. How, then, san it be binding upon any

The net value of Foochow imports in 1903 was Hk, Tls. 8,052007 (foreign) and 2,0Bḥ,654 neutral? A Russian officer bas recently

In 1902 it (native).

war 1,643,695 and decided that any fishing boat that in the 1,613,203 respectively, and in 1901, 6,361,914 dark boks something like a torpedo-boat | and 2,114,239. Amoy imparts for 1903 were may be fired upon and sunk. Supposing (foreign) 8,853,945ṛand (native) 5,568,073. In Russia had supported this view officially, 10 the figures were' 10,069,692 and 4,855,629 | by Russia as described in articles 9 to 14 [31 how far would neutral trawlers have been respectively; while in 1901 they were 7,555,250 of the Hague Treaty is composed as tale-

and 5,138,624

graphed on the Sed instant. It will meet bound by the official decision? Obviously, no more than the possible weakness of their The British workman is bad duongh. He | in Paris at the soonest possible date, pro- own Government permitted them to be. If, drinks, and ganibles, nad neglects his family as is possible, we have presented a false often but when the Rev. it. J. Campbell,ably within a fortnight. After the Con pastor of the City Tempe, denounc-a bim forvention has been sigued the responsibility analogy, the reasoning may be discounted; working for the pay's sake, instead of for the of both parties is fixed and they are pledge d

work's sake, criticism has jumped to ridiculous to supply all necessary information. hot thing is the light in which most ordinarily minded people will be inclined to lengths. Work for work's sake may apped to view the matter, and the way they will this pastor (what is his stipend ?), but it should. Answer the question. The carga of provi- not be expected of a labourer.

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•hould be editvessed to Tak EuITOR.

date must forward their names and a-

esses will communicationsuddressed in the Buite,

for publication, but is evidence of good faith All Caters for

Cuters for publication shantit de written ou one side of the paper only,

Ao nongmously signe I communications that have already appeared in other papers will be inserted.

Orders for extra copies DAILY Pures should be stat before 11 am, on day of publication. After that swer the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cash. Telegraphic Address: Press, Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed.sions of a

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BIRTHS.

On 26th September, at Kiating, the wife of D. CHAG. W. SERVICE, of the Canadian Methodist

of a daughter.

Mission,

On 17th October, at Wei Hsien, Shartung, tha wife of Rev. E. W. BURT, M.A., Eng. Baptist Blission, of a daughter.

On 31st October, at London, the wife of J. H. P. PERIY, of a dughter. (By wire).

On 2nd November, at Shanghai, the wife of D. WILLARD LYON, of a scu.

On 2nd November, at Shanghai, the wife of C. F. SPARKE, of a daughter.

On 2nd November, at Shanghai, the wife of J.

daughter.

DEATH.

neutral ship is contraband, and the vessel confiscate, if its owner's Government permits Russia and her Prizo Courts to net on that supposition, and not otherwise.

This equivocal position of affairs affords quite sufficient justification for our previous ty expressed contempt for international law as an institution. As a collection of intelli-

A Peking letter reports that Viceny Chang Chi-tong, not content with making hostile criticisms against the recommendations of Sir Roport Hart, already noted in these columns has also presented a strong memorial to the Throue against Professor Jenks tasucial re- ecommendations for a gold standard for China, declaring that such a stop would on the contrary cause financial disaster to the cou try.

A deputy of the Commissioner of the Im

gent opinions, the result of centuries operial silk luonis at Soochow recently left for study by generations of great intellects, it is entitled to respect. As a world force, it is a dead letter. The deadlock in which CUAN A TENG, Government Contractor, nged the world now stands on this one question

H. HINTON, of a

At his residence, No. 11, St. Francis Yard, years. Fus mal. this afternoon 19th inst.j'at 5 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

The Daily Press.

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of contraband proves that Russia, which promotes Hagus love-feasts, and is ready to make any number of pie-crust promises, has by uttering declarations in defiance of the views of the majority demonstrated the HONGKONG OFFice : 14, DesVœux ROAD Cineffectualness of international law as it af LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C. present stands. No international agree

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 971, 1904.

mient to principles has more than academic value so long as there is no international agreement as to penalties for breach. The essence of effectual law lies in

its penalties, and in its power to eutoros

Peking, in chargo of a large number of leather trunks containing no less than three hundred yellow satin, silk, and gauze-embroidered robes, intended for His Majesty Kuang Hsii's sole ase during the next twelve months. Fach robe was of course sluborately embroidered, or

richly dumasked with the Imperial emblem of

five-clawed ” dingons.

HONGKONG BOAT CLUB.

ANNUAL GENERAL MRETING.

The annual general meeting of the Hong kong Boat Club was held at the Club's Gymna. sium, Tsimshatsui, yesterday afternoon.

The Hon. F. B. Mag. C.M.G., presided, and there were a fair number of metabore presout

REFORT.

The Commission which has been accepted

(Frum Northern Papers.)

THE SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR.

Toro, 1st November, Sives the preliminary operations, the general Port Arthur is continuing. The attack on Japanese continue to hold the sutrenchments in the direction of Erlongshan and Sung. shushan which they occupied on the 26th

uttimo.

Tokyo, 3rd Noveraber.

bout read 6-4, 3-6, 9-7. Mr. Boyd had to meet Mr. Kayvett in the penultimate round, and brought Messrs Boyd and Jupp togather, and | the latter won the competition.

LAUNCH AT NONGKONG.

Yesterday morning, Messrs W. S. Bailey & Co, launched from their Yard at Kowloon Bay

the second of two tugboats for Manila owners. The vessel is eighty feet long and fitted with powerful compound, condensing engines. The launching coramony was gracefully performed by Miss Rodger, who, as the vessel left the ways, christened her the Husk. The construc. tion of both these tagboats has been supervised by Mesars Goddard and Douglas.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

The following cards were returned at the monthly meeting held at Happy Valley, from the 5th to the 7th November.

CAPTAIN'S CUP.

Capt. Nugant, R.A. Hoa. G. Stewart Mr. H. J. Gedge Mr. P. R. Scott... Mr. A. Ferguson ...

27 entries.

Mr. C. M. G. Burnie Mr. W. W. G. Ross

178

94

· 13 = 81 ·

93

1182

89

5 84

106

18 = 68

99

10 - 89

100

70

02

14

93

89 --

99 100

10

POOL.

Mr. C. M. G. Burnie Mr. J. F. Cobbs Mr. W. W. G. Ross Capt, Nugent, R.A.

Hon. G. Stewart Mr. P. R So tt Mr. A. Ferguson

31 entries.

0 = 44

SHANGHAI GAS COMPANY.

An extraordinary general meeting of the Shanghai Gas Campany was held at Shanghai on the 2nd instant, for the purpose of confirming the fortresses 100 the north side of East the resolution passed at the extraordinary

A semi-oficial telegram says that at 2 p.m. on the 30th it. the Japanese occupied one of Clinkmanakan, and they are now holding it amidst a hit of Russian fire. Erlangshna had

the hands of the Japanese. been fully occupied before the above fell into

A terrible explosion was heard about noon yesterday. It is believed that a tunnel which has been made under a Russian fort was explod-

d by the Japanese,

LATER,

A later semi-official report says that the Japanese commenced a decided mement at noon on the 30th ult. At about 3 p.m. a Japanese shell exploded the magazine ou Sungshushan containing several hundred pounds of powder. This cavoloped the vicinity in black sincke for a time. At 5 p.., Brung shau and Sangshushan fell into the hands of the Japanese.

A terrible effect was produced when some Japanese shells exploded two mines on Erlang. shan.

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The report showed a orodit balance of them. Today it is open to any Power, entering upon a war, to reconsider any

$2.428.90. The fleet of boats is in good condition. There are four 4-car beats, two double sculls, one pair oar, seven seal ing tabs, two randans During the Japanese attack on these two principle of international law, and to re- pudiato it. Our idea of practical politics and on dingly. A new pair oar and double positions, the Russians, seeing a number of would embrace, first, an international constalling bouts ago under construction. The Japanese defending theinselves in tronches on ference, of jurists to codify internazional Sub-Committee appointed to arrange the animl the hills which they had previously occupied, law; and second, an international agreement gamation with the Yacht Club hope to lay the let loose on them a flood of stagnant water, and to euforce its provisions upon the potential proposals before a General Meeting in a short exploded some ground mines, but fortunately minority that might wish to act in defiance.

Un.

RACES.

without doing any damage to the Japanese.

FIGHTING SOUTH-EAST OF MUKDEN.

:

THE interesting discussion which was pro. eeeding at the Supreme Court yesterday and the day before draws attention to a subject upon which we have frequently made comment--the question of inter national law, and particularly a definition of contraband. Fortunately for his peace of mind, perhaps, Stn HENRY BERKELEY was not called upon to give a decision upon the broad issue; but upon three questions, the terms of which had been narrowed down to meet the exigencies of a charter party as tlercof. This is big, but possible. The Crews were entered at the V.R.C. Regatte between the Osaka. Shosen Kaisha and the Hague Tribunal was as big, and it was owners of the stcuraship Prometheus.

In each of the foregoing races the Bout Club then, the nut which His Lordship was naked constituted; but its decisions bind nobody.

As we have seen, its participants may dis- crow won. The Challenge Cay was won for to crack was sufficiently hard. The prinsent from any of its conclusions. In such the second year in succession: cipal question, tersely put, was this: Was cases as that of Russia, there is no guarantee. At the Canton Regutta the Interport Raco the particular cargo contraband according that, with circumstances to make it desir, and the soulling race were won by Bost Club to the Russian definition, and if so, did the able, she would not at any time put forward

There are 216 members on the roll of the Russian definition bind neutrals? That her own interpretations to suit herself. Club. latter clause should, it seems to ne, have With all the Powers, or the majority of come fret; and, certainly, upon its auswer them, pledged to entores. international law, Fresident, Mr. E. W. Carpenter was 10-elected The Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G. was re-elouted the crux of the case appears to depend. there would be no dissentient. Until that Hon. Secretary, Mr. WO. Koehler was re- His Lordship made one remark about legal millennium arrives, the very phrase elected Rowing Captain, and the following appointed a Lieutenant-General. Prince International Law-that no ore Power international law" must sound tiresome members were elected on the Committee Kanin is commanding the Cavalry Brigade with

Messrs. Carpentar. Gale, Warre, Koehler, Rouse could make it—which is in accordance with to rational ears.

and Blason,

General Kuroki,

Eren

for the following events:International Ladies' Prize and Hon. F. H. May's Challenge Cup.

crews.

ELECTION OF OFFICBES,

TOKYO, 2nd November. General Oku's left was engaged with a large Russian fores at Lituijentun and Hansantsi on the Sath of October, and repulsed them with heavy loss, while the Japanese only suffered alightly.

The Japanese also occupied and burned a village near Changliangpao. PROMOTION. FOR PRINCE KANIN,

Tokyo, 3rd November.

II. I. H. Prince Kolohito (Kanin) has been

general meeting held on the 12th October. The resolution reads as follows: "That ander the

of Association; the Capital of the Company be powers conferred by Article 17 of the Articles

increased to Tls. 2,500,000 Shanghai Syone, by- the creation of 34,000 new shares of Tls. 50 each." Mr. J. M. Young, who presided in the

absence of Mr.J. L. Scott through illness, moved. the resolution, and Mr. J Cooper, another Direc- tor, seponded it. The business was purely formal und the resolution was carried unanimously. In addition to those already mentioned there werə present Mr. P. F. Favors (director), King Hiller (engineer), W. A. Platt (legal adviser), F. W. Potter, A, B. Trodd. J. Clutham, W. H. Poate; G. Stenhouse, A. Hunt, W, Armstrong, Dr. Reid, and W. H. Anderson, representing | 3,920 shares and 956 votes,

THE DALAI LAMA IN PEKING.

detailed by the O.C.R.A.). They will meet him

near the Golf Club nt 9.45 a 18.

The Garrison Police and Local Company Royal Engineers will keep the ground under the direction of the Garrison Bergeant-Major.

Adjutants and Markers to be on the ground at 0.10 am No troops are to move ou to, or in front of, their alignment till 9.25 a.m.

VENTRY TO GROUND.

Troops from Kowloon ure to enter the ground by the new mile track, others by the entrance near the Golf Club House.

DRESS,

"Boview Order" (khaki with khaki helmets).. Staff in White. Attention is directed to para. 64 Standing Orders South China Command. 1904

Officers attending the Parade as spectators will wear Review Order" White.

Warrant Offers, · N.C.O.'s and Mon- "Review Order." White uniform optional.

PALADE BFAT, AC. Parade states are to be reutered to Chief Stabi Officer by 2 pm, on the 8th instant.

The P.M.O, will make the necessary Medical arrangements. The C.B.E. will arrange for the saluting Fluge and Flagstaff in conjunction with the C.0.0...

The O.C.A.S.C. will provide the Royal Stan- dard, which will be unfurled on the arrival of His Excellency the Governor on the ground.

MOVEMENTS.

The following will be movements to be excou ed :-

Olicers commauding Units will give the Executive word of command for each movement on the last sound of a “G” from the trumpeter. The preparatory word baing given by the General Officer commanding,

(a) Division will come to attention and slope

arms.

(b) Division-Royal salute-Present arms. (e) Division will slope arms. Inspection by

H.E, the GovernÁT.

(d) Division will fire a feu-de-joie.

(8) Division will fix bayonets and slope arms. (f) Division-Royal salute-Present arms. (g) Division will slope arms. (b) Division will order arms.

(i) Division will remove Head-dresses: (j) Division will give 3 cheers, taking the time from the General Officer Commanding.

(k) Division will maroh past in Column and afterwards will form up in line of Quarter Column, on original alignment, at 12 paces

interval..

Officers and Colours will tako Post in "Review Order."

(m) Division will slope aras.

(a) Division will advance in "Review Order." (Bands will start playing on last sound of “G.”)

(oj Division will halt.

(p). Division-Royal saluto-Present urma (a) Division will slope arms. (r) Division will order arus, (8) Troops return to Barracks."

LAUNCHER.

A private desputeli from the capital reports (says the Native Notes" writer in the N.C. Daily News) the arrival of the Dalai Lama in Poking, having conte from Heining, Kansu provines, whither he had fed from Lhasa upon the approach there of the British expedition, conveyed, and which should include horses, to

Requisitions giving probable numbers to be

The Buddhist Pontiff entered Poking on the be sent to Officer i/e Transport by 9 am, on 17th ultimo, riding in a large sedan chair 5th instant. covered with yellow, satin and carried by sixteen hearers. He was escorted by somo five hundred priests belonging to the great Lama teniple in Peking, where he is at prescut rosiding.

It is rumoured at Canton that recently large quantities of riles, with the necessary ameni tion, are being imported into the Kwangtung province, and are finding their way into the interior under transit passes. In the unsettled. condition of the north of this province, and the state of things in Kwangsi, the introduction of such large quantities-it is stated that not less than fifty thousand have been imported—unless they are for the use of the imperial forces, mnat be regarded with suspicion, if not with appre

hension.

No routine lamielres will be run between 7 a.m, and 12 noon. Embarkations at Kowloon Polico and City Piers to be complofed by timo sobedules, and OC's will take care that their Units disembark and re-embark at the piora named.DA

Horses will be brought across from Kowloon on 8th and landed at Police Pier at 10 a.m. Jardine's Pier, returning to Kowloon at the

same hour on the 10th from Jardine's Pier.

IN COMMAND OF THE TROOPS, Major-General V. Hatton. G.B., A.D.C. Captain E. S: Ward, 0.8.0. Major A. A. Chichester, D.S.O., D.A.Q.H.G. Major R. J. Rose, O C.R.A.

Lt. Col. F. E. Kent, Royal Garrison Artillery. An enclosure will be reserved near the Royal 1 Standard.