Hongkong, May 15. Northward movements of units of Britain's naval forces in China has caused more than the usual amount of comment here in view of the reported decision of the Japanese Government to embark on naval operations in waters near Shanghai.
Admiral Sir Percy Noble, Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, boarded the H.M.S. Birmingham th morning and set off in the direction of Amoy on what is described as a "routine trip." 'HLM.S. Birmingham is a fast cruiser and is capable of reaching Shanghai from Amoy in 24 hours. Three additional cruisers are leaving here for the North—also on "routine trips."-—Trans-Ocean.
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