EMPIRE’S NAVAL DEFENCE.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3440, 20 March 1920, Page 6

EMPIRE’S NAVAL DEFENCE.

LORD JELLICOE REPORT.

LONDON, March 18.

‘Hon. Long, referring to Lord Jellieoe’s cruise, said the Government would not be criticised for not having up to the present stated what it meant to do if the critics could see Lord Jellicoe’s reports. The latter required most careful examination, and involved the greatest considerations. 'l‘here was the purely naval question. He did not hesitate to say that whatever the British Government’s policy might be for the future in connection with the Dominions, nothing could be done towards WOl-king“oilt the new scheme until a conference was held in London with the Dominions’ representatives. To adopt a hasty scheme would be a criminal action towards both the British people and the Dominions. The Doininions had accepted immense responsibilities and made heroic sacrifices, and were bearing‘ the great burdens to-(lay. They would not hastily enter into developments calculated to interfere with their absolute right. of controlling their own affairs. Hon. Long concluded with a warm tribute to Lord .Telli<ioe's work.