The farmer and mechanic., 1915-06-08
ACTION THE GREAT NEED
Says Measure of Foe Has Been
Taken and Preparations
Have Been Made To Fit.
He Foresees Ultimate Vic
tory and Pleads For Ofgani-
Zation
{ BY the Associated Press J


Dundee. Scotia nd, June 5.-Winston
Spencer Churchill. former first lord
or the admiralty, arrived today at
Dundee which he represents in the
House of Common. He was received
enthusiastically at a meeting Of his
constituents. He told them he did not
come TO make explanation or indulge
in recriminations, for the only thing
he cared about was the Waging of a
successful war.
For four years I have borne heavy
responsibility. When | say response
BILE. / was responsible in the sense
that | would have to bear the blame
| for everything that occurred. These
years comprised the most important
period of our naval history; a period
| OF preparation for war, period of
vigilance and mobilization.
| Il have done my best. The archives
at the admiralty will show the part /
played in all the great transactions
that have taken place. To them l
look for my defense.
! Il look also to the general naval
situation. The terrible dangers at the
beginning Of the war are over. The
seas have been swept clear.
Men and Ships Superior.
The submarine menace has been
fixed within certain limits. The per-
sonal ascendency of our men and the
superior quality of our ships on the
high seas has been established beyond
doubt or question.
"Our strength has beeen greatly in
creased from what it was at the be-
ginning of the war, and growing every
day by leaps and bounds, in all ClaSse:
of vessels. By the end of the year the
, British navy will have received rein
lforcements which would be incredible
if they were not actual facts
Everything in Perfect Order.
, Everything is in perfect order
nearly everything has been foreseen
We have taken the measure of our TO
and have only to go forward will
confidence"
: Mr. Churchill referred to operation
. at the DardaI Giles, saying heavy los
g ses must be expected on land am
sea. The fleet employed there wa
composed of a surplus Of warship
\ after all other needs had been pro
:, vided for. he saiG
"In looking at our losses fairly an
= sQuarely, we must not forget the priz
for which we are contending-
. The forces are within few mile
- of victory such as this war has nc
y seen: victory which, when it comes
5 will make amends for all"
i Action the Word.
What does the nation expect of til
& new Cabinet?" he asked. Il will al
swer that in one word-action. Ths
10 is the demand: that is the neeQ, az
~ ton, not hesitation, not discussion {
4 agitation. The duty lies upon tf
~ government to declare what should
is done. to propose it to Parliament ar
" stand or fall on the result"
o. Declaring that if it is not possb
rs to win the war without taking me
IN by compulson he would support sut
TO a measure, Mr.. Churchill said:
Il do not believe it will be four
necessary and l am sure it is not ne
esSary now
The question of service for hon
ng defence, to keep the fighting M
abroad properly maintained, SEEM
l.. to him to stand on a different foe
er ing
IS I'VE are confronted with foe w
nd would without the slightest scrul
er extirpate every man, woman a.
u child by any method open TO hi
to with as little scruple as gardn
Ii would have in smoking out was
W nest said Mr.. Churchill The wht
90. nation must be organized and me
ed ilized to secure victory which W
cit bring lasting peace"
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