SEA POWER

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 14 June 1920, Page 5

SEA POWER

SPEECH BY ADMIRAL JELLIGOE AT COLONIAL INSTITUTE (By Electric Tolegra pii—Copyrigh tj (Australian A: N.Z. Cable Association) LONDON, June 11. The Colonial Institute annual dinner was largely attended, the Duke of Connaught wrote i egretting his absence, owing u> a recent- bereavement. Admiral Jet licoe was the guest of honoin. Lord Selbeme, luoposing Imperial detente, said that during 1918 the worlds’ fate bung on a razor edge. ile believed the Leagu-' of Nations could only an accomplished fact with the weight of the British Empire behind it. The unit-; of the Empire must do wdial they can within their limits to provide defence of their own freewill. There still remains the problem to be solved, how these measures of defence can lie coordinated. Lord Selbovne said Admiral Jellicoe was eminently lilted io advise regarding a solution oi the naval aspect, which must always remain the greatest aspect of our defence. They congratulated their fellow countrymen in New Zealand on the now Got' er no r- G encral. Admiral Jeiiicoe was given an ovation on replying. Lie said lie felt they wore going to a land and people which they love. He found in* the Dominions the great realisation of the fact that sea power was all in all to the Empire. He meant this not in sole 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. H thought ,Mr Watt’s statement that the predominant partner did not call a meeting of directors sufficiently often was fully justified. He spoke appreciatively of the reception given to the cruiser New Zealand on her recent tour. They were overwhelmed with kindness and hospitality. He . looked forward with great pleasure to his term in New Zealand. The pleasure was ' enhanced by the fact that Sir Thomas Mackenzie, who had done so much for New Zealand, will shortly follow him there.

IMPERIAL DEFENCE COMMITTEE . (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Reuter’s Telegram) (Rec. June 14, 8.45 a.m.) LONDON, June 12. In. the House of Commons, replying to Major-General Seely, Mr Lloyd George stated that the committee of Imperial Defence was constituted so as to enable it to deal with co-ordination of the sea, land, and air defences of the Empire _by experts from the three services attending meetings of the committee as required. He hoped meetings would be held shortly.