THE AUSTRALIAN NAVY

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 14978, 26 April 1909, Page 8

THE AUSTRALIAN NAVY

THE FLOTILLA OF DESTROYERS. ADMIRAL POORE’S OPINION. United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, April 24. ' Speaking at a meeting of the St George’s Society last night Admiral Poore said that ho had come to the conclusion, for many reasons, that a flotilla of destroyers would be of tremendous” advantage to Australia. It would be of advantage not only for its actual fighting value, but also for its moral effect if, in case of war, the Imperial' squadron had to be withdrawn. He, however, advocated Imperial control, for he regarded dual control as dangerous. Lord Dudley re-echoed the Admiral’s views, and said that he did not believe that they could ever induce the country to give an adequate monetary contribution to the Imperial Navy. The present amount was a mere drop in the bucket, and it would be necessary to give, two or three millions. The country was not likely to be able to give that sum. Without obtaining what was impossible—a voice in the management or control of the Imperial policy —he believed that, they would get far, more from this country in the way of ships and men.