Nanking, July 7.
It is stated in naval circles that JAdmiral Tu Shih-kwel, formerly Naval Minister under the Peking regime and at present Senior Ni Advisor to the National Government, will shortly be, appointed principal of the Naval Academy at Mamoi, Foochow. Admiral Tu has agreed to take up the new appointment at the urgent request Admiral Chen Shao-kuan, Viee-'Minister of the Navy. The new principal will leave for Foochow as 00h as the formal appointment is iade—Kuo, Min.
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