for Shanghai The Yecently appointed British Ambasiador to China, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, left Hongkong on Sab rgay in H.M.S. Falmouth, and, ay being well, is expected to artiste in Shanghai to-morrow. The Feimouth was flying the Ambassador's flag when she steamer out of Hongkong. She may b$ delayed on her voyage up-to Shanghai, as it is reporte that weather conditions are unfavourable along the South China boast. It is not yet known where he Falmouth will berth on her arrival here. perts were confident, however, that recent developments in the Far East, particularly the sinking of the American gunboat Panay and Japanese violation of American "rights in would cause certain altera s in the basic plans of the war games, One hundred and seventy-five warships, about 500 planes and between 50,000 and 60,000 men will participate in the manoeuvres next month. They are expected to start from the California coast and spread fan-like over the vast 480,000 square mile triangle represented by the Netherlands Harbour in the Aleutians on the extreme right and Page Page on the extreme left.
Officials said that major sections of the fleet were not likely to cruise as far south in the Pacific as the etas at the local naval station ani the continuance of public bulletins on the progress in construction of warships recently laid down.
Samoan station which lies 2,276 miles below Hawaii, but squadrons of Navy planes are expected to visit Samoa. Aviation, in fact, will be one of the major aspects of the manœuvres according to all advance information.
Bombers in Guam?
United Press, Local naval personnel have speeded up activities in all branches the Navy. Persistent rumours h predict that a squadron of Navy bombers will soon be permanently based in Guam.
Although these reports have been denied in Washington, well informed circles here persistently claim that a squadron of bombers to visit Guam during the forthcoming manceuvres will be stationed on the island permanently,
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