ANTI-WASTE CRUSADE
LORD FISHER'S LETTER RAISES A STORM A VIOLENT CONTROVERSY By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, September 2. ''The Times" in a loader says: "Lord Fisher's letter rightly declaims against the gross extravagance in tho Navy; but he is'somewhat misleading, because the 1919 estimates aro not permanent, aud already cutting-down has ruthlessly begun." Tho paper declares that the British Einpiro is an association _ of States whoso highways aro ocean highways. Tho Navy's peace problems involve sea power in tho Pacific aud the development of tho Dominions' naval forces, which it is inadvisable to discuss ponding Lord Jellicoe's report. Tho destruction of the German ileet does not end all for tlio' Navy.—"The Times." A STORM OP CONTROVERSY. (Rec. September, 3, 11.45 p.m.) London, September 2. Lord Fisher's letter has aroused a storm of controversy. It is agreed on all hands that great economics arj necessary, but theso should proceed cautiously beforo t'lio Empire's naval strength is impaired. '. . . ' Commander Bcllairs points out that a •good deal of needless expenditure originated iu lord 'Fisher's policies, and adds: "Tho situation which demanded a change from tho Atlantic to the Mediterranean i outlook to tho North Sea outlook is now finished. Sir Percy Scott emphasises the point that the day of tho eight million sterling battleship is over,, and that the money could be -used to better advantage. The air service must now be considered .a striking force with far-reaching capabilities. . Tho Government's present indecision precluded a judicious' reduction of expenditure. Naval administration should prepare practical schemes with a careful regard to efficiency and economy. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PREMIER DEFENDS MR. BONAR LAW REPLY TO "LORD ROTHERMERE. (jj (Rec. Sepember 4, 1 a.m.). London, September 3. Mr. Lloyd George, replying to Lord .Rothermere's nttacK on Mr. Bonnr Law, says: "It is m\ unfair. charge a.'ainst au individual member of the' Cabinet. It would have been folly to throw away the fruits**)! our great national sacrifice by premature disarmament. Tho high cxnendicura in 1919 was due to tho imcossibililv of completing , demobilisation until peace was achieved on all fronts."— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [Lord Rothermere blamed Mr. Bonar Law, who has practically been Prime Minister since January, for the ;waste of war material, and over expenditure, and declared th'a.ti he was Responsible for allowing the country to drift iiuo difh culties.j . i ' '
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 291, 4 September 1919, Page 5
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384ANTI-WASTE CRUSADE Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 291, 4 September 1919, Page 5
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