Much sensation has been Caused 'and impatient.euriosity ShoWn over H.M.S.."'ROyal
Oak.' APparently the Rear- Admiral on board could not " get on " with the CiPtain and Commander, who put in writing some complaint. The matter came before the CoMmandei-inLChief in the Mediterranean just as the Fleet was 'about to' sail from Malta for exercises. He proposed to transfer the Rear- Admiral to 'inOther ship, but that officer -preferred to strike his flag - and go ashore: The. Captain and Corn- Mander were relieved and left for England, *hither the Rear-Admiral is following them. - The exercises began fifteen hours late. 'Courts-martial on -the 'Captain and Commander will be held at Gibraltar. This is 'the best possible way of bringing a conclusion to a matter which can give no pleasure" except to those who have a nasty dislike of their • eountry'S Services or a general pleasure in situations unpleasant to everyone else.
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'While the case is sub udice, MeMbers of Parliainent, journalists, and the Uninstructed public will do well to curb their tongues, their pens and their curiosity. * * * *
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