New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-06

London, November 16.
will state in q sentence the .mpres-
sion left on my mind by the speech Of
Mr.. Churchill and the brief comment
Of the Prime Minister. It is an i'm
preston of anaz, ent; Of amazement
that Mr.. Churchill should have been
allowed 20 resign from the Govern
msnt Of this country. This impression
is not due TO the quality Of his speech,
which is of the highest order, nor
mainly 20 the success Of his defence,
or TO the opinion of the House itself,
which was very strongly and almost
unanimously in mis- favor. 1t is an eco
monte amazement.
A Man Wasted.
For here Is q man who has in su-
preme degree the character and gifts
most useful 70 the Cabinet and most
indispensable for the right conduct OF
the war. lie has a certain knowledge
OF war; an invaluable experience or
Admiralty work. That is much. But
he has what is more, power OF de-
cision. the gift of making up his mind
and then acting al once. He has a
courage Of which the limits are un-
known though often tested. lie never
shrinks from responsibility. lie never
postpones lie is incapable OF such a
maxim as "W ait and see" Finally, ne
has that driving force Of which al
Governments in measure, and TINS
Government more than most, are in
the most urgent need.
- rl~HaA al mr. =
the war he IS allowed, or compelled, TO
resign. He ia allowed 70 take with him
20 the front capacities Of little use
there and Of immense use here. That
Is why I call il an economic disaster.
It is an example, and a very bad ex-
ample. Of the wastefulness with which
THIS war has been carried on. And for
al the food Of light upon great events
thrown by Mr.. ChurchilPs speech and
by the Prime Minister himself, there IS
10 explanation Of the reason, IL reason
there be. for this astounding neglect
OF the forces ready 70 their hand.
Civilians as Warriors.
am not writing as a friend or parti-
san Of Mr. Churchill, whom have
ten criticised, sometimes, as / now
mink. mistakenly and unjustly. | am
writing a. an American who wants 70
see England and her Allies win this
war, anC who grieves 10 sec her squan-
dering her resources when all Of them
are none too many % insure success.
That is my point Of view. We all
know through what processes Of dlla-
tory irresolution this Government has
passed and be- passing. In rs iull
strength that vas true. What is ~
likely 10 be now? With Lord Kitchener
away on a special mission, with Sir I'd
ward Carson gone, with Mr. Churchili
gone, r. there one single Minister left
in this all 100 numerous Cabinet who
has had any experience OF military gov.
eminent. Lord Curzon alone excepted
Must we fall back on Lord ROsebery's
letter In Yesterdays "Timcs"Y Lord
Rnsebury fnds one consolation out Of
ST.. Churchnps retirement II affords
H. Asquith an opportunity OF taking
a man Of business into the Cabinet"
Such e man. says Lord Rosebery,
would help 20 make this Government a
National Government which 10 cannot
Be 80 long as 10 is mere collection Of
party politicians"
can imagine that Lord Rosebery
Hrote with some knowledge OF what
"the mere party politicians" have been
doing II report may be trusted, IT ~
they who have driven Mr. Churchill out
- the Cabinet. I could give names, but
: prefer not o. Suffice u % ssy that
from before the beginning Of this war
thsre has been, and down % this day Is,
d group Of Cabinet politicians who have
taken party views Of the war. They
tried % keep England out Of the war.
They have hampered her IN the conduct
q the war. They have renisted National
Service. They have been. IN one way or
smother, the enemies Of the men most
efiesent in the conduct Of the war
They are SIR Chgrchill's enemies.
Knowing all his, The Prime Minister,
On the formation Of BIS present Coaii-
tIon MInIatrl. TUNED NJ Churchill out