EMPIRE'S NAVAL DEFENCE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12016, 19 March 1920, Page 5

EMPIRE'S NAVAL DEFENCE.

DOMINIONS TO BE CONSULTED % United Press Association-rßy Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London,- March 18 - Hon. Long, referring to Lord Jellicoe’s cruise, said the Government -would not be criticised for pot having np to the present stated what it meant to do if the critics could see Jelliope’s reports. The latter required most careful examination, and involved the greatest considerations. There was the purely naval question. He did not hesitate to say that whatever the British Government’s policy might be for the future in connection with the Dominions, nothing could be done towards working out the new scheme until a conference was held in London with the Dominions’ representatives. To adopt a hasty scheme Would be a criminalfaction towards both the British people and the Dominions. The Dominions had accepted immense responsibilities and made heroic sacrifices, and ..were bearing great burdens to-day. They would not hastily enter into developments calculated to interfere with their absolute right of controlling their own affairs. Hon. Long concluded with a warm-tribute to Lord Jellicoe’s work.