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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 11TH, 1905

The tug Robert K. reached Movila_on_the ith instant, from Shanghai, after fighting four- days with the typhoon She returned the salvage crews from the Reina Cristina and

Mindanao.

' {REUTER'Ą SPEVICĖ,}

THE RUSSIAN NAVAL MUTINY.

LONDON, 8th July.

The Black Sea squadron has been re-manned and has arrived at Nororassuk. It is proceed

government of Rusta is the retically on The week's blogus return to 8th July) TELEGRAMS. autocracy, bat antocracy has its limits, reverde 31 cases al 21 deaths. To noon yesterday there had been four mare, all fatal. beyond which autocracy is impossible, qual-The total is 213 cases, with 214 fatalities. Bussis in her recent expansion has already execeded these limits. This is well shown in revest history the capture of Khokand by General KAUFFMANN WAS actual contumacy of the direct orders of the Tran and it was the starting poitit fort further advances eastwards. Tuomet at Valoveschensk was never inspired from St. Petersburg, and the appointment by the Tsar of Admiral ALEXIEFE to the practical Satrapy of the Far East was of itself a sufficient acknowledgement that autocracy had failed, Russia has mado, in fact, the inevitable step from autocny to matrapy. Admiral RoziņasiYENSKY,

sent to the East by tlie SAR's personal order to retrieve the military bosour of Hussin, declined to discuss even with his Imperial Master his plans, and seriously compromised the alliance with France. His subordinates-adoptet similar methods in dealing with him, and the result was the btle of Teushima. Nor is autocracy less of a failure at home. The Tsan gives his word of honour to the workmen presenting a petition, unt be hurl spoken without hig' host, and his officers promptly imprisoned

try her self restraint has been as marked Las it has been wise, and the result has been shown in the manner, lignified yet sympa. thetic in which she received President ROOSEVELT's suggestions of peace. Japan real y has desire for war it was forced upon her against her will, as the only way left of escaping national extinction. She bas shown that she has no fear of it and now that she has come ant more successful than she would have expected, she is also. ready to show that she is perfectly willing to lay down arms, under the sole provis the very men whose safer had been that the peace shall be periaanent. Even antud The Black Sea fleet is, in open Continental Europe, with all its prejudices,utiny. The Army seems ready to follow, and Doly the Cossacks are to be dependek has had to acknowledge this, and this change of sentinngat has undoubtedly largely and they me at feud with the rest of contributed to the improved siding in

the nation. Russia, in fhet, us we stated a

Enruhe generally..

short time ago, is not in a position to make peace.

Still there are deep-wouted causes which ay interrupt the seaming harmony. France has apparently yielded under conditions to the KAISER's desire for a conference, and

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THE WAR.

[BY.COURTESY OF THE JAPANESE CURSUL]

RUSSIANS RETIRING.

Torro, 10th July.

The official report of the Sikhafien land.

south with orders to capture or destroy the ing army states that at neray nepied Kuids Polomkin, which ship is now probably | Korsakov ently on the morning of the Sth making for Batoum, where the revolutionary | inst, without much resistance. The Russians

The Chinese students at Foochow College gare their American principal 'n warm time“ of höckling matil he undertook to forward a protest against the American Exclusion Act.rement is strong. Consul Gracey tried to argas that the Great Wall of China was an "exclusion ast," but the boys pointed out that there was no resemblance

Return of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the wook ending the 9th Ju y, 1905.

Non-Chiuse..... Chines

Library

Museum

** 108

23

1,797

Total 324

1,880

Dae kundred and fifty of the crew of the Prout who wantinied on the 5th instaut, have been imprisoned in the fortress of Sevastopol. PRINCE ARISUGAWA IN ENGLANI

LONDON, 8th July.

The Prince and Princess Arisagawa oftended B. State Ball at Buckingham Palner yesterday evening. A guard of honour of the Foot Gaards was posted in the quadrangle.

burat the town of Kosakov und Fotired to the position near Solnívki (about seven miles north of Kosakov), where they ugiin attempted resistance but, being dislodged by our pursuing fores, retired towards Vladimirovka, about 22: mailes north of Kosakor. In this engagement we capturad four gimis and a quantity of ammunition. No damage was sustained on our side,

LATER. Admiral Katánke. reports that our squadron arrived in Siktalion waters al daybreak on the 7thfiust, and after the sex clearing operations, our transports and a The N.-C. Daily Neres reports:We bara | part of our aquadron approached the coast. repeatedly stated that the opium tulks off the Our combined inyal detachareit landed, Bund are a danger to navigation, besides being Carylian syosore, and if condemn jou were needed, and without resistance ocenpied positions as Strause this was given with very nearly serious results previously determined. Thereupon a part

Supp

yesterday afternnou..

As the big Austrisa Lango

steamer Chine was on her way down of our army alio landed and relieved our Lang river from the Changkahping wharver, she naval detachment. Meanwhile the enemy's callided with a junk, at the tortor fort on the height south of Kosakov There was nothing to provins the steamer coatinuing, as auty demage done Wad that

By kiu porinission of Lieut-Colonel-Aitken- and Officers of the 119th Infantry, the band of the Regiment will play the following pro gramme at the United Service Recreation Club, Kowloon. tri-day, commencing at 5p.in. (weather permitting): March........." Long Live the Ring

The Earl and Girl · March... Yale "Blanes Dona Overtu e "Jeubella Rastic Danes "In der Waldschenke” Swisst yli... "Die Sentierin "

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Haine

Fantasin....." Folk Songs of Italy Rampeza Pat Sen...... "Claire"

THE CANTON BANKS.

Applin

COLLISION OFF THE SHANGHAI BUND.

a mast of the junk was carried overboard. Those opened fire at our ships which were in charge, however, thought otherwin, for they engaged in clearing the sea; but the 14 appears ta betins that from Larty to forty-ut once let go the mly anchor the bat ready latter successfully effected the operations.

This fouled flie flood moorings of the Ariel, dragging them a little, and the China, which as pre-arranged. No damage was sustained still had way ou, drifted closer to the Busd, hy our squadron. On the early morning of and striking the anik Yuenfah amidships, grazed

five native Banks at Canton are closing their doors, ou account of unusually heavy losses.

The proposal that they should be registered with all their partners, diretore, shareholders, It is certain that Japan will demand an, is not favoured even under the present indemnity as some compensation for the depressing circumstances. cost of the war; but Russ'a has ng money,

Chinese recognise that while such a messure

alongside, splintering the roof and starboard the 8th inst., three warships and two doi gangway platform, and carrying away part of the trayers were despatched to assist the move- cookhouse. After the inspaot the tosset driftedment of our army in occupying Korsaker; atay o little, and then began to swing in again.

Luckily at this moment Meara, Hopkins, Dunn but they found that Korsakov was already

scene, and when the bulk and the steamer wore

naturally the United States and Austria aud, whiu is worse, no credit. Of late she would afford protection to investors, it would`at and Co.'s poweríal tag. Shun Fung arrived on the occupied. At 2 pm, our destroyers entered

J.

Will

are quite willing to assist in a discussion has been dependent on the generosity of her which, acknowledging the position, would neighbours, France and Germany, but yet entail no responsibility on eitber. Eng-

that is already almost exhausted. faid, however, hero stamis in a very differ. she give a territorial guarantee! Other ent position. Actually, she has larger tions will look on with jealousy, or 'alto- interests in and about the Straits of Gibraltar gether forbid it. Russia is already pledged. than any of the other Powers; and in con- Count MOURAVIY máy ugree to more out sequence, she definitely declined to take of Manchuria, but will the generale in CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT TO part in discussions which might, plien her command after the precedent of Khokand in a wrong position as regarded her neigh. obey the stipulation? Count MOURAVILYF bours. It is quits true that she as ardently the Tsas himself, may agree to surrender as the others would bail an understanding which would bring Morocco under civilising influences and if the Conference were to be confined to the discussion of this, and topics immediately thence arising, she would deri

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HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.

THONGKONG DISPENSARY. ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS

shineid te addressed to Tan Epiros.

t& must forward their names and ad. 'gress, silk communications added to the Editor, sdf pdication, bid as evidence of good faith

A katere for rub i ation should be written on ane side of the paper only...

Na uminously signed communicals ne that have already appeared in other papers will inserted.

UNL Teomantrications relating to themeses entunnainly be found a consenting party. But Fan International Conference is one of those dangerous machines which it once called Finto action is difficult to control, and is apt to diverge into paths far removed from ite original intention. Germany tells us now that the idea of the Conference was not of her raising, but proceeded from the SULTAN of Morocco, and that "therefore" she could As Germany has at not name its limita least made herself responsible for its pablic appearance, this seems rather trifling, so that the difficulty of the situation ca Ori 3rd July, the wife of 1. R. Hatching, In scarcely he looked upon as closed. perial Maritime Customs, of a sou.

chders for extra copies of SAILT FREES should ent refere 11 am on day of publication. After that So the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cach, Felegraphic Address: Pazas, Codes: A.R.C.5th Bd.

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MARY EVELLICH,

BIRTH.

MARRIAGES.

ERSERT

On 1st July, at Shanghai: WILLIAM" "LRONA RA --TROUTION 40 MART-JANE COBSON

On 1st July, at Shanghai, WALTER WOLARY to GEORGINA BOURNE,

6th July. Qn

Shanghai, Gaonar cu at BILLINGS, H.A., to NELLIE ROSA SCOTT, daughter of Captain J. A. Scorr of the s.8. Sual. On 5th July, it Enschede, Holland (by Proxy) JAN HAMMINK, of Shanghai, to CHRISTINE HAVERKATY, of Enschede.

DEATH.

On 3rd July, at Mohkanshan, Dogs, infaut daughter of FRANK and CARE TR. RAWLINHOS

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, JULY 11, 1905.

the same time make the Government officials too

wise, and lend to all sorts of " aquoszes. COMPOSITION BY CHING HOP FIRM,

THE ABREST OF DEBTORS,

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In connection with the oase of the Ching Hop firma, iron merchants (the case in which the new Chief Justice bas hid it down that a debtor must uut be arrested unless there be evidence that he is about to abscond), wo understand that a composition has been arranged by which the creditors receive thirty-thras per cent.

Vladivostock; but General LINEVITCH may

Compradores as well a European business conceive that he understands better the position. So with every possible stipulation-mou are uttering expressions of regret that Bir Each department in the administration Francis Piggott should take so strict a view of holds itself independent of the oilers: the the law relating to the arrest of debtors. Home Office looks askance on the Admiralty both on the Foreign Office. Why should they submit to the dictates of the other? The Tsax has long been a negligeable quantity with all; yet he is the only possible bond of anion between them.

These facts are well known, yet it has been the practice to ignore them; but unfortunately they will crop up at the most. convenient moment. They met, however come to the front in the discussions at Washington; so that bogerer calm may be the present European political landscape, there is a small cloud on the Eastern horizon which may ret bale the best Ind schemes of the peacemakers,

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THE SHANGHAI COTTON MILLS.

PAPANESE ENTERPRISE A “HERGÈR

PROPOSITION. There is a rumoar in Hongkong financial circlee this werk of a rather startling develop

ment at Shanghai.

It is understood that one well-known firm

will not listen to any proposals to sell; but it is pointed out that they would be helpless if all the others were in Japanese hands.

wittá an ace of collision mansred to pull hor Chituse bay, which was formerly called out, and saved the situation. Eforts were made

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to get the anchor up, but it remained foul of Rosossi Bay, when the enemy oposed a the moorings and eventually hadto be abandoned. vigorous fire with field guns, which, how- The crew slippet the anchor cable very clumsily, without reckoning the depth of the river, and over, was finally silenced. the consequence was that the buoy disappeared, and no doubt divers will have to be employed to recover the anchor. The China only sustained slight damage, a few rivots sprung, and the letter "A" of her name broken. The cable slipped, the Shan Fang towel the Ching down to the lower reach without further dishap. The China is a steamer af 3,955 tous

net,

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NC. Daily News" Service.) her bow bring THE CONDITIONS ON SAGHÁLIEN.

TOKYO, 4k July. The garrison of Korsakoff, at the south ond of Saghalion, consists, it is reported, of four. hundred Russian troops with 800 convict volunteers, who are, however, disobedient. Many mines bqve been fall in the harbour of Korsakoff, and may land mineshave bien dug, and there are nina guns uskøre.

A FRENCH CARGO STEAMER.

For some tuns a conspicuous feature in the river landscape at Shanghai has Foar the steamer El Kantara swinging at the Mesasgories Mari imes buoy. The El Kantara is one of six large cargo steamers, recently constructed by the company for the Far Eastern service and this is her first call at Shanghai, where she remains on this occasion rather more than a fortnigh. A representative of the N C Daily News Kampenned out to the vessel and was hospitably received on board by Capt. Lowcanier and his officers, and shown round, on Jaly 6th

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Eagbalien uus not received news as yet of the annihilation of the Baltic feet.

A part of the crow of the Nopik are staying at Alexandrovsky. No transport has arrived in Baghation since the advent of a German- steamer last November, and provisions are rather dear.

**The Novik was stranded at Korakoff in August last-ED. Y.-C. D. N.

SKIRMISHES IN NORTH COREA.

TOKYO, 4th July.

It is to the effect that a Japanese syndicate

Built primarily for cargo, the El Kantara ía beginning negotiations for the acquirement has a manrement of 10,350 eub. metres, or will carry 7 500 tons D. W. . For purposes of of all the cotton mills at Shanghai.

While it is not clear how the thing is to behandling it, the vessel carries twenty-threa stoam winches, ons of whichris capable of lifting

It is oficially announced that in North done, by direct purobase, or by gradually 35 tons. The stomer is propalled by two triple nequiring a controlling quantity of stock, the expansion, surface condensing engines cad her Corne, about four hundred Russian cavalry with ramour is received seriously by many interested, onliusry speed is ten knots, while she can make, artillery appeared at dawn on Sunday Hear thirteen knots if necessary. Like all the vessels company's own yards at La Ciotat of the line, the El Kantara was bailt at the Noromok, aiz miles north of Yusyong, and were

immediately repulse, northward. Accommodation is provided on board for 42 A detachment of Japarem cavalry was sent first-class passengera, who are cariad et fares to make a detour far to the north to cut off the equivalent to these charged second-oisse on the ordinary mail steamers. There are single and retreat of the Russians They encountered the double cabins, comfortably but not ostentationsly Russian cavalry fleeing from near Noromok fitted, and a large, but rather low-pitched dining while they were attacking the infantry on the matoon. Fifty-two passengers can also be carried north-western height of Honthonggal, fourteen at equivalent to third-class fares. On the lower miles north of Yasyong, and took some spoils. decks there is airy accommodation for 2,069 troops in oight large compartments Adornata.

SKIRMISHES IN MANCHURIA.. hospital berthing is provided both for troops and other passengers. The non-commissioned officers have sui able accommedation in tho storn.

The Japanese already own at least one of the Shanghai mille, and while the others were pay À World Federation of Chinese Studeurs is ing no dividends, the Japanese directors managed to pay ten per cent, and to set aside fifteen per being organised at Shanghai:

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The Hongkong mill was not mentioned; but it will no doubt be sought after if all the others

A reference in the N.-C. Daily Newa geoms to indicate that the report of the wrack of Baron Kriegelstein's despatch boat Cecile fare acquired. Saghalin was without foundation,

Ün Mr. Enckhill's representations, the Chinese Experor has ordered that all stiers connected with Chines Exclusion are to be left to the Government, and the people are not to interfere with them in any way..

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It appears that a shareholder referred to the directors of S. C. Farnham Boyd & Co. as puppets of Mr. Twentyninn. When the news. reached. Tientsia, it appeared that the illors

were "Twentyman's pappies."

SUDDEN DEATH.

HONGKONG'S WATER SUPPLY.

VOIDS ON THE 1ST JULY.

1905.

Torro, 4th July.

In Manchuria, six hundred Russian cavalry, who were approaching Pinaiaho, on the right bank of the Line, thirteen miles north-east of Kangping, were repulsed on the morning of

Not long after eating a hearty breakfast yesterday morning, when he seemed quils well, Mx. E. Early, a chemist employed by Mesars. LEVEL AND STORAGE OF WATER IN RESER- Saturday. A. S. Watson and Co., was found dead in his bed. We understand there is to be a post mortem examination this morning; and that the funeral will take place in the afternoon...

Deceased, who was 32 years of ago, was going to England soon, his passage being already

He was a prominent Freemason.

booked

H. & S. BANK SUED,

In like minner, however correct may have On 30th June, at Shanghai, James Modes to been the conduct of Japan, the Eastern difficulty is still very much to the front. With the exception that she will, demand the retirement of Russia, and an indemnity for the cost of the war, Japan has carefully avoided making any committals. She bas shown her sincerity by naning her FOREIGș MINISTER as Plenipotentiary, and declaring her readiness to send him to Washington by the very first steiner Russia likewise has shown her readiness to enter into peice negotiations, and has appointed in Count MOURAVIEFF one of the most distinguished of her statesmen. She also has wisely refrained from compromising herself by Ir is by no means easy to follow the prior statements of her intentions. Each momentary trend of affairs in Europe; but champion is armed with full powers from there seems no reason to doubt that on the his Government to enter on the diplomatic whole it is more peaceful than we should contest; und so far there is nothing seem have been disposed to view it but few ingly to stand fir the way, and we may weeks ago. A good deal of this improved expect in a few days, or weeks, to see the tendency is, no doubt, to be atributed to lists thrown open. Here, however, the the cautious behaviour of France with equality of conditions ends. There is greatest concern of the serious attack of typhoid regard to German action in Morocco, but a doubt of the complete ability of the Japanese yoo dool still is due to a clearer under- Government to enforce on the country the standing of the exact position of affairs atipulations of any treaty arrived at. If generally England itself not very long there be one thing above the other made ago, it my be remembered, was not alto apparent by the war, it is the complete unity gether at one with France on the subject of of purpose between government and Morocco, sud it was only after a very full country, which has made access not only and confidential discussion on the policy possible, but almost inevitable. Ou being pursued by the litter that England the other hand in Russia the progress of ~~was able to announce her satisfaction and events during the last twelve months bas

The magnitude of the damage ne asioned by her willingness to support the polley of her shown the complete divergence, not only the recent stern in Formosa has now becbus. ally. It may be that Germany fancied that between the nation at large and its govern known. A Taipeh dispatch says that investiga she had more grounds for her distrust than meut, but the hopeless încapacity of the tions made on the 23rd instant show that 3,643 afterwards turned out to be the case; several departments of state to unite in any dwellings were completely and 3552 partially and in this case the willingness of Frause common policy. This divergence is fundaruiaod, while 739 were flooded and sixteen washed away. Ten ships were sunk. 117 boats to enter jut a calm discussion bas mental, not accidental, and shows itself were wrecked and 14 were driven from their possibly opened the way to a botine equally in the Palace, in the Army, the moorings. In addition, twelve lives were loster the N. part of the China Son.

! One other Navy, aud the Civil Government. The and thirteen persons are missing: understanding all round.

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The N-C. Daily Neres had the following aste on July 4th:---"Although he had been so short a time in Shanghai, Mr. A. G. Ward; the organist. of Holy Trinity Cathedral, has already made many friends here, who have learnt, with the forer which is keeping him in the Nursing Home." Br, Ward died four days afterwards. the Rustion garrison in Saghalien, just dispos sexsed by the Japanese, according toa Daily Press telegram, consisted of some six battalions at Korsakorsk and ten battalions at Alex androvak, in addition to a number of Volan. tour troops at other points. It is stated that mines were laid along those portions ofle worst where the landing of troops is practicable.

The Masilo Cablencies reports as follow:-

LEVEL 1904 Below overflow. Below overflow.

15 ft. 11 in. 5 ft. 6 in. 15 ft. 5 in. 11 ft. 11 in. Above overflow.

Тугали Byewash

0 ft 10 ft. 34 in. Pokfulam Wonginfcheong 9 ft 1 in. 3 ft. 7 in.

STORAGE GALLONE.

1:1904 Tytam

263 340,000 Byewash....... 15,334,000 Pokfalum

66,000,000

Total 365,189,000

1905. 339,780,000

8,207,000 65,370,000 25,819,030

-133,176,000-

VICTORIA AN HILL DIRTKIÛT DURING

THE MONTH OF JUNE.

--1904 -1905.

Francisco Reyes has brought suit against the Wongnaicheng 30,459,000 for $384,000 damages which, as the complainant Hongkong and Shanghui Banking Corporation alleges, the corporation refused to allow him to make use of in testing certain drafts ou Spain. CONSUMPTION ON WATRE IN THE CITY OF The case is full of interest to this basiuess world and the importance attached to it is evidenced by the fact that the assistant chief manager of the concern paid a visit to Manila some time in connection with the case. Seit ir Sierra. attorney for Francisco Reyes, has just returned from a visit to Hongkong with reference to the affair.

Plaintif prays for the payment of the above named ano, the payment of legal interest on the same, the cost of the suit and sach other relief as to the court may seen just and equit

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WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory Testerday issued the following reporte

On the 10th at 11.55 am. The Barometer has fallen in N.E. Japan, and is little changed

where. Gradients continue slight, and light 8. winds.

Fifteen hundred Russian cavalry word attacking Shishiku, eight miles north-west of Panniubo on the morning of Saturday. The engagement lasted till dawn on Sunday, when the Russians were repulsat. The Japanese had ninety casualties, the Russians over four bandred.

There wore collisions between ecouts at other places.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The P. & O. str. Coromandel left Singapore for this port on the 8th inst. at 11 am, with the vatnard English mails, and is due here ou the 13th inst, about 6 sam,

The I... str. Prins Heinrick, carrying the German maila with dates from Berlin of the 20th Juve, left Colombo-on Friday, p.., anl.

Consumption... 88,893,000 130,659,000 gallons may be expected here on Tuesday, the 18th inst Estimated popa-

£224,100

13.2

*928;200

lation.. Consumption per head per day...

19.0 gallons Intermittent supply during the month of June, 1904.

1905.

Constant supply during the month of June,

CONSUMPTION OF WATER-IV KOWLOON PENINSULA DURING THE MONTR OF JUNE.

1904 1965.

Consumption. 14,413,000 20,356,000 gallons Estimated popa-

lation

68,300- 73,950

7.0 load por day... Consumption per

9.2 gallons The Government Analyst reports that the be expected in the Formoss Channel and water is of excellent quality.

W. CHATHAM Forecast-Light S.W. winds; fine.

Water Authority.

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Tho I.GM. str. Scharnhorst, which left hard Wednesday at noon, arrived at Shanghai on Saturday at 8 am

on

The HAL. transport Silvia, from Germany, left Colombo for this port on the 4th inst., p.m., and may be expected here on the 15th inet, am with the relieving crew for the German brigade ot occupation in Tientsin on board.

The Beston Tow Boat Co.'s str. Pletades left Manila on Saturday afternoon, and may be expected here to-day at daylight.

The C.P.B. tr. Tartar arrived at Shanghai at 8.30 am, on Sunday the 9th July, and lett again. at 2 p.m. same day for Nagasaki, where she is due to arrive at 7 a.m. to-day.

Wo learn that a further reduction in the British Squadron on this station is about to take place, orders having been received for H.M.B. Birius to leave for England.