The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
CHURCHILL SAYSHE ]. LOOKS ID RECORDS
 FOR HIS DEFENSE
Deposed First Lord of Ad- miralty Given Big Ovation by Constituents = Dis
 cusses War Situation

Dundee. Scotland. June 5.-t5,30 P. m.)--Wfnston Spencer Churchill, for mer first lord of the admiralty. ar rived today at Dundee, which he rep was received enthusiastically at n meeting of his constituents. He told them he did not come to make explan- ation 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, being. according to the time -honored language of my patent. responsible to the crown and Parlia- ment for all business of the admiralty, Mir Churchill said When I say re- sponsibile, I was responsible in the sense that I would have to bear the blame for everything that occurred. These years comprised the most impor tant period of our naval history; a period of preparation for war, a period of vigilance and mobilization.
 Has Done His Best
 "I 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 I look for defense.
 T look also to the general naval sit uation. The terrible dangers at the be- ginning of the war are over The seas have been swept clear.
 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 been greatly in- creased, actually and relatively, from what it was at the beginning of the war and growing every day by leaps and bounds in all classes of vessels needed for special purposes of war. By the end of the year the British navy will have received achievements which would be incredible if they were not actual facts. Everything Is in perfect order. Nearly everything has been fore seen. We have taken the measure of our foe and have only to go forward with confidence"
 Mir Churchill referred to operations at the Dardanelles, saying heavy losses must be expected on land and sea. The fleet employed there was composed of & surplus of warships after all other needs had been provided for. he said
 Those who suppose Earl Kitchener em- parked on those operations without thor oughly and carefully considering ~very requirement in relation to the army in France and Flanders are not only 'nls. taken, but are presumptuous." he con tinued. Tn looking at our losses fairly and squarely, we must not forget the prize for which we are contcnding. 'sThe forces are within few miles ol victory, such as the war has not seen; a victory which. when it comes, will make amends for all"
 MT. Churchill said he did not think the newspapers should attack responsible leaders of the nation at home or in the l field, or publish anything calculated tc make bad blood. If there were any criti. cism, 1t should be in Parliament. Thai was matter of self preservation. Expects Action What does the nation expect of the new cabinet?" he asked. 'I vii. answer that in one word-action. That is the de. mand; that Is the need; action, not hesi- tation, not discussion or agitation. The duty lies upon the government to declare what should be done, to propose t tc Parliament and stand or fall by the re. sult''
 Declaring that if it is not possible tc win. the war without taking men by com.
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