Reports from London to-day revealed that H.M.S, Emerald, flagship of the East Indies station, two cruisers from the British Hast Indies station and three escort vessels from the Royal Indian Navy would take part in the opening of the Singapore base. One or two craft from the China Fleet also will visit Singapore to take part in the ceremonies and manoeuvres, it was announced, More than 25 British warships, 10,000 British troops and over 100 aeroplanes will participate in the Singapore manceuvres which open 9n January 31 and will continue until February 5.
The British manœuvres, which will coincide with a similar display of power by American armed. forces on ihe Pacific, will be the largest ever staged in Singapore. The new 15 and l8-inch guns protecting the British base will go into action for.the first time as the crack fighting units of the British Army, Navy and Air Force in the Far Edst engage in the stratetically timed military games,—United Press.
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