For the present it will be sufficient to note the changes suggested.

In the first place we have a desire to simplify signals and to establish repeating ships.

Secondly, for the sake of clearness the numbering of the articles is changed, every paragraph to which a separate signal is attached being made a separate instruction, so that with new instructions we have thirty-three articles instead of James's twenty-four.

Thirdly, we have three new instructions proposed: viz., No.

5, removing from flag officers the right to divide the enemy's fleet at their discretion without signal from the admiral; No.