SEA-POWER.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 June 1920, Page 5

SEA-POWER.

BASIS OF EMPIRE DEFENCE. TASK FOR THE DOMINIONS. B]r T»l«pr*pii.—Pmm A*m.—CopyiWrt. Received June 13, 5.5 p.m. London, June, 11. The Colonial Institute annual dinner was largely attended. The Duke of Coimaught wrote regretting his absence owing to his recent bereavement. Lord Jellicoe was of honor. Lord Selborne, proposing the toast of "Imperial Defence," said that during l#lft the world's fate hung on a razor edge, and now, whether the League of Hatlons becomes n accomplished fact or not, the Empire must organise its dei ft Me. Be believed the League of Nations could only become an accomplished fact with the .weight of the British Empire MUnd it "The units of the Empit* Wl»t do what they can within their limits to provide defence of their own freewill, "but there still remains the problem to be solved how these measures of defence can be co-ordinated," he Added. Lord Selborne said Lord ' Jellicoe was eminently fitted to advise on. the solution of the naval aspect, Which must always remain the greatest aspect of our defence. They congratulated their fellow-countnrmen in New Zealand on their hew Go'ernor-General. Lord Jellicoe was given an ovation on replying. He «aid he felt they were going to a land and a people which they loved. He found in the Dominions a great - realisation of the fact that sea politer was all. in. all to the Empire. He meant this ndt in sole reference to DaVftl poWer, but in the general use of potter at sea, which was largely centred u our mercantile marine. The tatter's

urttce in the war would never be forgotten ai lfflig &a the Empire existed. : ne theught Mr. Watt's statement that the predominant partner did not call ft meeirig of directors sufficiently often was fuUy Jmtiffed. He spoke appreciof the reception given the taHift-OViier New Zealand on her recent tattr. They were overwhelmed «tth kindness and hospitality. He botod with great pleasure to bit term in New Zealand, and that pleasure *M enhanced by the fact that Sir Thotna* Mackenzie, who had done so noch foir New Zealand,, would shortly felUfW ; there.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable AIM.