THE NAVY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16406, 28 December 1918, Page 9

THE NAVY.

JELLICOE'S MISSION

(By Cable.—Prcsa Association.—Copyright, (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association,] LONDON, December 26.

Discussing Lord Jollicoe's visit overseas "The Times" says:—"The whole problem of the Dominion nnvice is altored owing to the disappearance of the Gorman navy. Lord Jellicoe's visit is necessary in order that tho closest touch maj; be maintained between tho Dominions and tho Admiralty regarding future naval dispositions. Prior to the war it was no secret that the Dominions' relations with the Admiralty were lax, and inclined to create friction." 4 (Received December 27th, 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, December 23.

The "Daily Express'' naval correspondent, discussing Lord Jcllicoe's visit to Australia, says that many naval students aro of opinion that the centre of naval gravity during the next few years will swing to the Indian Ocean and the Southern Pacific. The immense potential wealth of India and Australia must offer a temptation to a predatory enemy, and must be defended. The policy of entrusting the, Dominions with their own naval defence may bring in India, may get an Indian Navy ofiicored and manned by Indians, and may see the growth during the next decade of an Imperial Admiralty on which there will be representatives of each Dominion.