London vit Bombay, 13th December.
The Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty was signed at Washington London, 12th December.
The Admiralty has issued a circular to Commanding Officers, explaining the changes which wil! come into force on the Ist of January next.
The Fleet will be divided in peace time into a fleet in commission at sea, and a fleet in commission in reserve.
Asall commissions are to be for, two years, half the fleet in commission at sea will be relieved annually.
Twelve battleships and cruisers kept at the home ports will bezcommissioned for emergencies, independently of the general mobilisation. Exolusive service.
14th December.
It is understood that as a result of
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