6 AUGUST 1910, Page 1

On Friday week the King ended his inspection of the

combined fleets and led them into Torbay. In his message to the Commander-in-Chief the King congratulated him on his "magnificent command." Every one present has noticed the untiring industry with which the King has examined details of the ships and their life. As at Aldershot, so at sea, he has visited the men's quarters, asked searching questions, and, being himself a seaman, has required not a mere review but practical demonstrations of seamanship. The sense of personal contact and sympathy between the King and both his Services is already complete.