There have been statements in various newspapers that Mr. Winston
Churchill may possibly be appointed as the head of the proposed Air Ministry. Other statements say that Mr. Churchill will on no account leave his present position as Minister of Muni- tions. However slender the possibility of Mr. Churchill's being appointed may be, wo should like to take this opportunity of protesting against any idea of hi» being allowed to go to the new Ministry. The strongest supporters of Mr. Churchill admire him for his qualities of imagination, independence, and vehemence of thought and action ; but these qualities when adapted to wrong uses may turn out to be very great dangers to the State in time of war. Mr. Churchill's personal responsibility in the Antwerp and Dardanelles expeditions is an illustration of what we mean.
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