H.M.S. "Wellington" On A

Pacific Cruise.

The N.Z. warship H.M.S. “Welling ton” sailed from Auckland on January 4 for Suva, Fiji, en route to Central Pacific to visit some of - the islands under the jurisdiction of the High Commissioner for the Western Pacific. It was officially stated that there was no international or political significance attached to the cruise.

After taking supplies and relief per sonnel to several of the small, important British islands where radio bases are maintained, the “Wellington”- will re turn to Suva, leaving for N.Z. on January 28. At Canton Island, Mr. T.

Manning will be left to relieve Mr. G. V.

Langdale, as officer in charge.