The following telegrams relate to the Indien reinforcements for China Simla, 18: h July.
A balloon section has been asked for from hame to accompany the China Force.
Captain Elliott Lockhart, Gurps of Guides, accompanies the China Force as "The Times" correspondent.
Captain R. A. Goodwin, R.A., proceeds to Hongkong to join the Garrison Artillery. Allahabad, 20th July.
In case a Second Division proceeds to China, it is currently reported that Major-General Burnett, of the Poona District, is likely to be selected fur the command. Simla, 20¢h July.
Some of the heavy guns required to make up the Siege Battery which is to be sent to China will probably be drawn from India instead of the whole of them being sent from South Africa as at frst arranged.
Lieutenant Vale, Indian Marines, acenmpanies~ the China force as Assistant Transport Officer.
Five miles of light. railway are being sent from India with the China Force.
Two squadrons of the 11th Benyal Lancers from Jhelum have been ordered to Umballa to relieve the 1Gch Bengal Lancers.
Simla, 23rd July.
detachment of Mounted Sappers comprising one R. E. officer, one R. E. non-commissioned officer, and 23 N.C.0.'s and men ix being organ Roorkee to accompany the Cavalry Brig de to Chi
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