LORD JELLICOE.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1588, 14 June 1920, Page 5

LORD JELLICOE.

A FAREW ELL BANQUET.

[Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Sunday, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, June 11.

The Colonial Institute’s annual dinner was largely attended. Lord Jellieoe was the guest of honour. Lord Selborne, in proposing Imperial defence. said that during 1918 the world’s fate hung on a edge Now. whether the League of Nations becomes an accomplished fact or not, the Umpire must organise its defence. He believed that the League of Nations could only become an accomplished fact, with the weight of the British Empire behind it. The units ■of the Empire must do what they can within their”iimits to provide the defence of their own freewill. There still remains the problem to bo solved of how these measures of defence can be co-ordinated. Lord Selborne said that Lord Jellicoe was eminently fitted to advise on the solution of the naval aspect, which must always remain the greatest aspect of otir defence. They congratulated their fellow-country-men in New Zealand on their new Governor. Lord Jellicoe was given an ovation on replying. He said he felt they were going to a land and a people which they would love. Ho found in the dominions a great realisation of the fact that sea power was all in all to the Empire. He meant this not in solo reference to naval power, but in the general use of power at sea, which was largely centred in our mercantile marine. The latter’s service in the -war will never be forgotten as long as the Empire exists. Ho thought Mr Watts’ statement that the predominate partner did not call a meeting of directors sufficiently often, was fully justified. He spoke appreciatively of the reception given the cruiser New Zealand on her recent tour. They were overwhelmed witli kindness and hospitality. He looked forward with great pleasure to his term in New Zealand, and the pleasure was enhanced by the fact that Sir Thomas Mackenzie, who had done so much for New Zealand, will shortly follow him there.