A DEPLORABLE DISPATCH.
THE JUTLAND BATTLE. NATION'S THANKS TO THE MAVY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, July 19. In the House of Lords the Duke of Rutland asked whether the Government intended to move a resolution expressing the thanks of Parliament to the Grand Fleet for the victory off Jutland. Such a resolution was -specially necessary owing to the undeserved feeling against the Fleet due to the unfortunate wording of its announcement of the battle. The Marquis of Crewe (Lord-President of the Council) said the Government thought it wise to postpone formal tributes to British commanders, though the thanks of Parliament was the most fitting expression of the nation's pride in, and <-ratitude for, the naval victory. All desired to assure the Fleet how heartily we recognised the consummate strategy of Sir John Jellicoe and his subordinate commanders, and the.devotion and coolness of all ranks. The reduced and battered German fleet had been saved from destruction by darkness only. We still had unchallenged command of all the seas. Lord Beresford supported the Duke of Rutland's suggestion. Oflicera- had met had felt the results of the deplorable dispatch most keenly; yet it had been the finest action ever fought in history. ,
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 172, 20 July 1916, Page 5
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201A DEPLORABLE DISPATCH. Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 172, 20 July 1916, Page 5
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