The "Straits Times" sáys that Vice-Admiral R. Coote, newly appointed Gommander-incchiet "of the' China Station, arrived in Singapore on the 10th instant, in the P. & O. s, Geelong. Admiral Coote disembarked. from the Geelong and went on board the Iron Duke, which will take him to Hongkong. although it was the original Intention of the Admiral to have continued the voyage in the Geelong. Admiral Hiyar, te. retiring Commander-in-Chief of the China. station, delivered over a command to his. Successor, Vice-Admiral Ro Coote, ihe olówing morning, when the usual salutes were exchanged between their respective flagships. the Audacious, and the Iron Duke. The Audacious, with Admiral Hillyar on board, left Singapore. Roads at daylight on the 15th ultimo, for England. As the Audacious steamed slowly through the harbour, the men of the Iron Duke manned the yards and Wave three "hearty cheers' 10 ihe departing vessel, "which were duly acknowledged from the Audacious.
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