THE SERVICES
(By the Air Mall, London, December 12). ROYAL NAVY
2ND CRUISER SQUADRON The cruiser Cornwall will com- plete to full crew at Chatham under the command of Captain C.O. Alexander, late Captain-in- Charge at Harwich. She will join
the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet, which will thus be restored to its normal strength of Ave ships for
1925. the first time since
the During the present year squadron has been entirely recon- stituted. Its former ship have all proceeded "oversca, the Neptune to Africa, the Orion to the Indies. nid the Leander Achilles to New Zealand.
West and
The Cornwall, which was first commissioned in May 1928, has hitherto been employed in China, until her withdrawal. a year ago, forarge repairs. She is one of the 10,000 ton 8in. gun cruisers, the building of which ceased in the Royal Navy in 1930. The other ships in the 2nd Cruiser Squadron are the Southampton, Newcastle, Sheffield and Glasgow, of the "new 9,000-ton' 6in. class.
STAFF DUTTES DIVISION Commander W. O. Scrymgeour- Wedderburn. D.S.C., now now at-. tending the R.A.F. Staf College course at Andover, is to join the Training and Staff Duties Division of the Naval Staff in succession to Commander P. B. R. W. William- Powlett, who will assume command of the Erebus, turret drillship at Portsmouto.
SUBMARINES FOR DISPOSAL Submarines L 56 and L 71 have been taken into dockyard control at Portsmouth for preparation for sale. They were laid down in 1917 and completed In 1919-20. and most of their service has been in the 2nd and 5th Flotillas in home waters. L. 71, however, served in the Eastern Mediterranean during the concentration at Alexandria at the time of the Abyssinian emergency.
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NAVAL METEOROLOGY The Admiralty announce the formation, or rather reinstitution. of a Kaval Meteorological Branch of the Hydrographic Department. The Navy Meteorological Service was created during the War to
of organize collection meteoro logical data by naval units for the use of the Meteorological Office and the distribution of weather Information to the Fleet. In 1920 It was merged with the Meteoro- logical Office-which is under the superintendence of the Air Ministry, but serves at Departments of State-as the Naval Division that organization, and that
nas The been, its status antil now. Importance to the Navy afloat of an efficient meteorological service has grown so much of late years. however, that it is no longer con- venient for this service to be ad-
section of ministered by t office in another Department. Captain L G. Garbett, R.N., hitherto Superintendent of the Naval Division (which now ceases to exist) of the Meteorological Office. is to be the new Chief Superin- intendent of Naval Meteorology under the Hydrographer of the Navy. He will be assisted by three naval officers and a civil staff.
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The change thus introduced is one of administration only: it will not result in any duplication of meteorological work, which will continue, as heretofore, to be centralized in the Meteorogleal Office. But the Navy List shows over 70 naval officers qualified in meteorology, a figure which is a measure of the magnitude of the service to be administered by the new branch.
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NAVAL APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments are made by the Admiralty-
Surgn, Cdr.-E. C. Davis, M.D., to Drake for F.N. Haspl, Plymouth (Jan. 171.
Chaplains.-The Rev. E. G. D. R.N.B. Fawkes, to Fembroke for
Dec. 15) and to Vindictive (Jan. 7); the Rev. E. S. Ulyat, to Excel- lent: the Rev. H. F. St. P. Foley, to Pembroke for. R.N.B; the Rev.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25,
PLANES OVER
TAI-O
Fifteen On Way To Raid?
carry
their way to
"BRITAIN WILL NOT
BE BULLIED”
Mr. Thomas On Germany's
Apparently on
out along the Kowloon-Canton Rail- way, arteen Japanese aeroplanes were observed passing some Ave miles to the west of Tal-O, the Colonial Minister очег a long principal township on Lantau period of years" spoka of Ger-
many's demand for the restora
bombing operations Colonial Demands
C. H. R. Cocup, to Boscawen for Island at about 8.45 am. yesters day. A report to this effect was R.N. Hosp.. Portland; the Rev. C.
circulated by the Tal-O Police P. de Candole, to Rodney (Jan. 1);
Station. the Rev. V, E O. Kenna, to Pem- broke for R.N.B. (Jan. 7); the Rev. E. G. M. Crocker, to Vernon, addı.
Jan. 8).
LLS. (E-P. N. Praker, to Med- way (Dec. 11); L. K. D. Wood, to Regent (undated).
Sub-Lts.-J. G. Wells, to Victory for course (Nov. 1) and to Impul- (Jan. 1); A. L. Kirkus, sive Vernon (Dec. 28).
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Cd. Gunners (T-H. A. Wilson. to Greenwich (Dec. 31); W. C. Hampton, to Nightingale (Jan. 1). Cd. Engr.-W. J. McNaly, to Dol- phin (Jan. 1),
Wt. Shipts. W. Reavil to Douglas; K. W. Douglas, to Titania (Dec. 11); Mitchell, to Lucia
(Dec. 28); C. Dodsworth, to L 23 (Dec. 29); W. H. Hobbs, to Tamar for Hong Kong Dockyard 101: W. A. Plummer, to (undated)
(Feb. Salmon
PROMOTION
Sub-Lt.-J. E. Manners, to rank of Lt. (seny July 16).
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THE ARMY
REPRESENTATIVE COLONELS
COMMANDANT
The War Office announces that the following appointments have been approved for the year 1938---
To be representative Colonels Commandant of their respective Corps:
Major-General H. D. De Pree, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., retired pay. Reserve of Officers Colonel Com- mandant, Royal Artillery,
Major-General H. L Pritchard, C.R. CMG, DS.O., retired pay, Reserve of Offccra, Colonel Com- mandant; Royal Engineers.
Colonel (temporary Brigadier) RN Willan, DBO., M.C., A.D.C., Colonel Commandant, Royal Corps of Signals.
Officers stationed at Tal-O in their report added that some forty-five minutes after passing so close to British waters, the roar of the machines was heard as they returned to their base.
Mr. J. H. Thomas, as “an ex-
tion of her colonies, at a luncheon of the Fortyfour Club, London.
Mr. Thomas, who had a rousing reception, sald that there never was an occasion when we should keep our heads more than at this moment.
He denied, however, that the' situation was analagous to that of 1914.
Hazy weather which descended over Lantau after the planes had
"Without particularising any na- passed out of sight prevented obtion. I have no hesitation in say- servation of their return. Howing that the nations, most likely ever, the roar of the machines indicated that they were either passing over British waters or were much closer than on the outward
flight.
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north-western
Tal-O, on the coast of Lantau, is the biggest Island in the group comprising the Colony of Hong Kong and portions of its coast-line constitute the western boundary of British ter- ritory.
WORST ENEMY OF CHRISTIANITY
Dean Of St. Paul's On Communism -
Fr
- POWER POLITICS
REVIVED ---ཏ----
Communism's "deadly attack" on Christianity, and the menace of dictatorships, were discussed by the Dean of St. Paul's, Dr. W. R. Matthews, in a lecture at Lincoln's Inn Chapel.
Dr. Matthews referred to Nie- tzsche, the German philosopher. as the first great modern writer to aim a fierce blow directly at the heart of Christianity. There were very many. he said, who were Inspired. to some degree by Nietzsche's crazy teaching.
"Is It not literally terrifying," asked the Dean, to observe the
Colonel Chonoray Major-General) Sir Ernest Swinton, K.B.E., C.B. D.S.O.. retired pay, Colonel Com-calmness with which kindly men mandant, Royal Tank Corps.
Major-General Sir Evan Gibb, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., retired pay, Reserve of Officers. Colonel Commandant, Royal Army Service Corps.
Major-General D. J. Collins, C.B.. C.M.G., M.D.. retired pay. Colonel Comandant, Royal Army Medical Corps.
Major-General B. A. Hill, - CB., D.S.O., Colonel Commandant, Royal Army Ordnance Corps:
ROYAL AIR FORCE
NIGH LANDINGS Since modern Service aircraft require a longer run after landing than obsolescent types it has been decided that the long arm of the fare path on R.A.F. aerodromes is to be extended from 250 to 350 yards.
In future, states a new order, the flare path is to consist of seven Noa. I to 5 glim or goose flares.
are to form the long arm of the "T" allowing a 50-yard interval between Nos. 1 and 2 and inter- vals of 100 yards between each of the remainder. Nos, & and 7 are to form the cross of the "T" 100
and women will speak of and even approve the extermination of whole classes and social groups? Men who abhor murder on a small scale approve It when It la whole- sale enough to describe it as *liquidation.'
"LAWS FOR HIMSELF" "Nor can we fail to notice that there, ri many quarters. a revival of power politics in its most bare-faced forin. The doctr ine that might is right is a short summary of Nietzsche's theory, and it has a mighty following in the contemporary world,
to provoke war cannot economic- ally create war to-day in com- parison to their strength in 1914, Therefore say that the economic
factors are all against the proba- bility of a European conflict. -
"I am not unmindful that the
gambler may have his last throw, and even do desperate things, but I rule that out and 'såy 'I do not think any European war is im minent."
POSITION CHANGED
Two or three years ago there was a grave danger of the dictators getting away with it, "but thank God, the position is changed, and no dictator can get away with it." "I do not mean by that we would provoke any conflict, but the world knows-and it is good that It should know that this old country is quite prepared to meet any emergency whatever it may be," declared Mr. Thomas.
He considered that Germany's demands for the restoration of her Colonies-must present to Europe the greatest and probably the gravest of our immediate problems. "I speak 4.5 эп ex-Colonial Minister over a long period of time," he continued, "And I chal- lenge absolutely the assertion that Germany has suffered because of our control of any colony, and thereby been deprived of the op- portunity of purchasing the legi- tunate raw materials the desired.
"No investigation, no matter by whom it is conducted, can dispute that Germany coul at all times have purchased on precisely, the
came terms as ourselves, any raw material she required. But abe determined to spend her money on armaments. That is her busi-
ness.
THE GREATEST MISTAKE But the greatest mistake they could make in dealing with the Colonial problem was to assume that they were orily dealing with commodities. They were dealing with human beings and human rights and privileges.
"If there were a sincere effort to look at all the results of the Versailles Treaty, and they said *Come let us reason together,' and "You have no doubt observed and above all, if there were B that the idea of the hero who genuine attempt to face the world makes 12ws for himself and for position in order to remove the other people, too, is a potent one war in armaments, I am satisfied to-day. The dictators are not only that this Government would be the feared, they are admired."?
last Government to refuse," said Mr. Thomas.
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE
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"But the worst contribution that can be made to this problem are these long-distance threats hear about. This country will not Wen Kum-leung. allas Yau
be bullied. This country will not Shun, 25, unemployed. was sen- be threatened; this country has tenced to three months' and two proved in the past that it can sit months' hard labour concurrently down and reason things out. by Mr. R. Edwards at the Central
If we are to find a real solu- Magistracy yesterday on charges tion to this problem it is much óf embezzlement and conversion better that, instead of talking at of money entrusted to him by his each other, a way can be found, employees.
ought to be fond, and will be found for talking with each other."
Detective Sub-Inspector Whant sald defendant was employed by the Kwong Tal Firm as an ac- On June 30 he re-
The importance in the conduct of naval operations which the yards distant from and at right Admiralty attach to weather wis- angles to No. 5. The new arrange
be embodied In the dom is indicated by the institution, ment will recently announced, of a prize to be awarded annually to the naval officer
work contributes whose best to the advancvement of the science of meteorology and its application to sea operations. The prize will be provided from the funds contributed as a memoriale obtained on application to them for
to the late Vice-Admiral Boyle Somerville, and will be known by
his name.
NEW NAVAL AND AIR...
ATTACHES
"Standard Orders for Night-Flying, as an appendix to the revised air publication 129, now being printed.countant.
SPORTS DIARY
The 1038 issue of the R.A.F. Sports Dalry is now ready and can
Secretary of the Sports Board,
·Room 178, Air Ministry, Kingsway. W.C.2. It contains matters of Service interest, the principal Service and civilian sporting fix- tures, and useful general informa The King has been pleased to plon. Only one class of diary, approve the appointment of Cap-bound in leather, is being issued tain C. S. Holland, RN,, as Naval this year, price 2, plus 3d for Attache to his Majesty's Missions postage at home and 5d. abroad. in France, Belgium, Spain, For- 'T tugal, and the Netherlands with headquarters in Paris, to date January 17, 1938.
The Air Ministry announces the appointment of Group Captain C. GAPirie, M.C., DF.C., D.F.O..
to the special duty list'on appoint- ment as Air Attache, Washington, to date October 18 last,
HEALTH RETURNS.
relved $1.737.87 from the Tung Fat FUNERAL EXPENSES Arm on their behalf and be absconded with it, together with $200 which was always left with the firm's incidental
expenses.
MR. H. R. STURT
Mr. H. Sturt, managing direc- tor of China Underwriters Ltd., 1cft for Yokohama yesterday aboard the CP8. liner Empress of Canada.
MR. H. J. CRUTTWELL
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Reason For Bankruptcy Of Chinese
Borrowing money for the fune `ral expenses of his uncle, aunt and grandmother, were, it was stated in the Bankruptcy Court Singapore. the reasons for the insolvency of Wee Eng Kee, a 26-year-old Chl- nese proof-reader employed in the Government Printing Office, when he applied for his discharge. before Mr. Justice Howes.
Mr. W. Ambrose informed his Lordship that ankrupt had fled Mr. E. J. Cruttwell, formerly his own petition, and the ablli- Private Secretary to HE. Bir An- ties as shown by his statement of drew Caldecott, former Governor of affairs amounted to $758, towards of diphtheria and Hong Kong and now Governor of which a dividend of 25 per cent one of small-pox were reported to Ceylon, salled for the United King had been paid.. the Health Authorities for the 24th 1 dom aboard the CPS. liner Em-
of Canada hours ended at midnight on Thurs-press
Three cases
day.
Canada.
yesterday, via
Bankrupt was granted his dis- charge, subject to three months* suspension
1937.
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