§ Mr. KIRKPATRICKasked the First Lord of the Admiralty where the headquarters of the China Fleet is usually stationed; and by what means the Admiral commanding is able to maintain personal contact with the British Minister at Peking, in Northern China?
Sir B. EYRES MONSELLHong Kong is the headquarters of the British Fleet on the China station. The Commander-in-Chief, who proceeds in his flagship or other vessel to the places on the station at which his presence is most required, keeps in close and constant touch with the British Minister by personal interviews, telegrams and letters.