A NEW FLEET.
INDIA AND THE PACIFIC. LORD JELUCOE'S PROPOSALS. By. Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Jan. 8, 7.50 p.m. Washington, Jan. S. It is authoritatively stated that when 1 Admiral Lord Jellicoe returns to England he will recommend a large British fleet for Indian and Pacific waters, consisting of Eight battleships of the latest type. Eight modern battle cruisers. Ten light cruisers. Forty destroyers. Forty submarines.
The expense of the construction and maintenance of this fleet would be borne partly by the British Dominions, and the acceptance of the plan would be at their discretion.
Lord Jellicoe and party will sail on ff.M-S. New Zealand, probably for South Africa. Lord Jellicoe visited the United States Naval Academy and was entertained by Mr. J. Daniel (Secretary for the Navy) —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 9 January 1920, Page 5
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130A NEW FLEET. Taranaki Daily News, 9 January 1920, Page 5
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