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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
How Bryan's Tour
Strikes Britain

From the London Daily MdHD
The spectacle of Mr.. w. j.
Bryan. the Secretary of State, TAX
ing turns before audiences with
troupe Of Tyrolean yodlers, jug
glerS and ballet dancers is occa-
sioniEg much pain to his critics,
who accuse him of compromising
hopelessly the national dignity. Mr.
Bryan himself perceives nothing
Objectionable in the enterprise of
his managers, who for the tour he
is now making, have engaged
"other talent with which to
amuse the audiences of the Sec
rotary of State.
When Mr.. Bryan arrived an hour
late ON his lecture platform at
Salisbury, Md, the seven brightly
dressed Tyrolean girl yodlers in
stantly retired. The audience rep
resented receipts TO the amount of
$1,000, Of which Bryan takes half.
The lecturing of the Secretary
of State appears to have added
considerably to the difficulty which
Ambassadors experience in gain
ing admission to his presence for
the discussion of international af-
fairs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

According to the New York Tri-
bune six diplomats, including the
Japanese Ambassador, were wait
ing to see Mr.. Bryan on his regu-
lar reception day, when he sud
denly discovered it was his train
time. lie thereupon hurried to
catch the train. for Leesburg, Va,
and the waiting six Ambassadors
were told to come again.
Viscount Chinda called again on
the following day, but Mr.. Bryan
then tried to catch another train
and could not see him.
The Tribune relates that some
time ago, when the French AM
bassador called by appointment on
Mr.. Bryan, the Ambassador was
tucked away in the diplomatic re-
ception room and completely for
gotten.
The Ambassador waited one hour
and half and then found that the
Secretary of State had gone to
luncheon.
These incidents are much dis
cussed in diplomatic circles. Mr..
BTyan's reply to his critics takes
the form Of a reminder that his
Lectures are of an entirely educa-
tional character.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

From the Corriere della Serd, MilGn.J
We shall never fully realize the
great difference betewen American
civilization, ever progressing be-
tween two immense oceans, and
European civilization with its mar
row views and prejudlces. We
are the slaves of tradition.
In Europe a minister Of foreign
affairs, when he is not occupied
with some difficult international
political affair, is only too glad to
90 to his Summer residence and
study history or geography, two
studies much neglected in our uni
versities, while in AMERICA a Sec
rotary of State, finding a few
leisure moments, is willing to be-
come an attraction in a strOlling
vaudeville show.
In fact, Mr.. Bryan, Secretary of
Foreign Affairs in the United States,
as soon as the japanese and MeXi-
can questions We're only temper
arily disposed of, allied himself
with an acrobat and a sleight of
hand man, some yOdlers and clowns,
to make a tour and give lectures,
for which he is handsomely paid.
Bryan is an old-time Democrat,
and when one is once a Demo
crat he will always be one and
make profit by it. AS Secretary
of State he has only $4,000 sal
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

airy, a very little sum to live on,
but 1t is also true that he is an
anti-alcohol man, and this saves
money OIL wines especially when he
has a few Ambassadors as guests.
At the present he is giving lee
lures o the accompaniment of merry
widow waltzes and a few card
tricks, but after a while the pub
lie will get tired of hearing a lot
of meaningless words and his
shows will not be so well attended.
AS a resourcefuI man Mr.. Bryan
might try his luck as a peddler.
Why could he not try to sell $4,000
safety razors to Japan at a 7 per
cent discount for cash, or to arbl-
trate the fate of aIot of second
hand clothes between Portugal and
the United States?
Every one must live. And It Is
absurd to ask that in America,
Democratic Secretary of State, live
on such small salary as $4,000
a year. Unless Congress votes
him a large increase it forces
Bryan to the alternative Of looking
for another position, or the pros
pect Of dying OF hunger.
AS increasing a salary Is I'M
American, Mr.. Bryan must needs
find other ways to supplement his
income.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Much Mirfh in Berlin
Over Bryan S Tactics

Berlin, Sept. 21.-What are
called Secretary Bryan's "Chau-
tauqua circus antics" are the sub
ject of much mirth here. He is
described by serious newspapers as
variety star" and Clown" and is
the butt of ridicule on all sides.
All sorts of stories are finding
their way into print in Germany
regarding Bryan's alleged unfit
ness to hold a position similar to
those with which European states
men identify the names of Grey,
Delcasse. Lansdowne, Cambon.
Aehrenthal, Kiderlen-Wachter, and
John Hay.
One newspaper asserts that it
has authority for the statement
that up to a few years ago Bryan's
ignorance Of foreign affairs extend
ed even to a lack of elementary
knowledge of European geography.
He is said TO have asked Am
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

a ship of war into Venezuelan
waters, and I'm accordance with a
new project Of Mr. Bryan a protec-
torate over Nicaragua is TO be i'm
posed under threats of invasion.
as well as over the other little
states Of Central America
What dreadful fellows these
pacifStS are,
But We must not laugh. This
good example teaches us that To
read Tolstoy is one thing and 40
conduct the affairs Of a great ma
ton is another When a man rises
10 power. he finds himself face to
face with realities which were but
vaguely perceived when they were
theorized about in his hours Of
leisure
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
A Story That Sounds
Almost Unbelievable.

From the WieSbGdeH ZeitungJ
The American papers tell, at
present, a story which sounds so
unbelievable that one might sup
pose the whole country of Uncle
Sam has yet to suffer under the
great heat of this Summer. From
New York comes a report: There
is much excitement at present in
the United States, since the Sec
rotary of State, Mr.. Bryan, has
been travelling around the coun-
try speaking in a travelling circus
in which acrobats and other art
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

bassador Charlemagne Tower once
in Berlin to explain to him the
difference between Prussia and
Germany. He seemed in some
doubt, so the story goes. as to
whether Prussia was in Germany
or Germany in Prussia.
While visiting Constantinople at
about the same time, Bryan is said
to have confused Bucharest with
Budapest and to have made in con-
sequence some bulls which plunged
the members of the Constantinople
diplomatic corps into paroxysms
of mirth.
The view held here is that if
President Wilson and the country
at large condone the course of the
r-ost conspicuous member of the
Cabinet, Americans generally can
not expect to have their nation
hold the respect that is it's due
as factor in diplomacy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

leaving office poorer than when he
entered it. One would sup
pose that public business cannot
be efficiently transacted by persons
whose energies are so largely d.
verified TO the task of making
money.
Twelve thousand dollars a year
does net seem to be a wholly in
adequate allowance for a gentle
man who a few years ago was a re-
porter on a provincial newspaper.
Politics in point of fact is
very fair profession in most coun-
tries. but it is not and ought not
to be a short road to affluence.
1t is very deplorable that Amer
lean diplomacy Is left to a group
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Germany Amazed,
Say Berlin Editors

Berlin, Sept. 21.-Hugo Won
Kupffer, chief editor LokalAnzei-
ger, in commenting on the i'm
preston created in Germany by
Bryan's appearances, said: 1T
can only be defined as one Of
amazement. If the same thing
had happened twenty years ago,
when the Germans generally had
been taught to believe all sorts Of
wild and extravagant things about
America, it would not have been
so sad.
ITO the more intelligent opinion
of to-day it comes as a shock. We
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Another Paris Paper
INDUCES in Banter

From the IntrausiqcGnt)
Mr. Bryan IS a sincere disciple Of
Tolstoy His dearest dream is of
universal disarmament. He has
devoted large part Of his life and
Of his great intellect 10 the eIabora-
ton Of arbitration treaties that all
Europe has not vet adopted. If he
had his way an the faithful follow
erS Of TolstOy would refuse to I'M
dertake military service as CON
trary 10 the law of Christ
Mr.. Bryan is simply following
the lead Of his chief. The pacifst
President Of the United States. and
yet see how these ppace-loving
Democrats are already threatening
Mexico with war! They also send
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

Of politicians who in foreign af-
fairs are the most amateurish of
amateurs. with a Secretary of
State at the head of them who is
too much occupied in delivering
popular lectures to devote all his
time to his official duties.
The United States, as we have all
learned lately, distrusts amateur
ishneSs in sports. 1t knows that If
you want to win in any contest you
must rely on the expert and take
care that this expert knows all
the details of his business. 1t is
therefore rather surprising that
the United States does not apply
the same admirable principle to
the conduct of its public affairs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
A Bizarre Combination,
SAYS Pail Mali Gazette

From the Pal NAL Gazette, London
1t is singular paradox in a
country where there is so much
money in politics as in the United
States, that the chief member of
the Presidents Cabinet should find
his official salary inadequate to
support his existence.
We can quite understand why
$4,000 a year is not enough for
the Secretary of State, considering
the American scale of life, but one
would have expected a man of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Making the Most of
His Opportunities Now

Macmillan Harden, the celebrat-
ed editor of Berlin Zukunft, said
LAS Bryan is wholly unfamiliar
with international history and Gus
toms, and cannot remain long in
office, he is merely making the
most of his opportunities.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

can not understand why your
President permits it. AS Secre-
tary of State, Bryan doubtless
draws larger audiences than he
would as plain citizen. That
means he is deriving this personal
benefit from his official position.
He is waving the Stars and
Stripes, SO to speak, as an adyer-
tisement.
The reason he gives seems to
me to make matters worse. II
ne mad said he wanted to lecture
IN order to rally people to the
support Of some great cause. that
at least could be understood: but
MS only explanation is that he
needs the money"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

Bryan's moral courage to call upon
his country for a living wage, to
which he is entitled, rather than
to propose going on the stump as
lecturer, in the roles of a min
lister and a professional enter
tainer.
They make II most bizarre com
bination 10 all British ways of
thinking, and We shall be sur
prised if even American opinion
reconciles itself to their incon-
gruity.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

to enforce the regulations and re-
move him.
Has Wilson no authority in
thls matter? To US it looks as
though Bryan were compromising
Doth himself anG his Government,
as well as discrediting the position
which he temporarily occupies"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

ing lectures for pay on the Chau-
tauqua circuit.
His plea that his salary as Sec
rotary of State is insufficient for
him to live on will not command
serious consideration. He accepted
the portfolio knowing what his sal
airy was. and he should either de-
vote himself exclusively to the du-
ties of his office or resign. His
friends will hope that Mr.. Bryan
will take the sensible course of
cutting out the lectures. Public
service means personal sacrifice.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Calls His Performances
Comical and Singular

Theodore Wolfer, the brilliant
editor of the Berliner Tageblatt
said:
I'VE consider represe alive
America too great a country to be
seriously injured by the perform
ances of any individual, however
singular or comical they may be-"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Bryan in the Circus.

From the NeUste Ndchricten, Wies
bddeH.)
Secretary Bryan is speaking in
a country circus, taking his turn
with acrobats.
Here is one of the leading
statesmen of great country-as
attraction on the variety stagel
Such a thing has never happened
before
The whole affair is psSkculou~
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
Should Stop Talking or
ReSign--Toronto World

(F'rom the World, Toronto, Canada }
By, common consent Mr.. Bryan
was entitled to any office in the
gift of the Wilson administration,
and he chose the portfolio of for
eign affairs.
For a long time no more serious
charge could be brought against
Mr. Bryan than his prediction for
soft drinks; now he has furnished
a missile to his opponents by de-
voting part of his time to deliver
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
WAVES THE STARS AND STRIPES AS
ADVERTISEMENT, SAYS AN EDITOR
LIE Temps the Leading Political Newspaper in
France, Declares That Europe, Which Has
Seen Much, Certainly Never Expected to See
Such Turn" as Bryan Is Giving the World

Following editorial comments from English German,
French and italian newspapers the vaudeville tour William
j. Bryan Secretary Of State of the United States
LIE TEMPS the Paris daily and most influential paper in
France and known official organ thus brilliantly
ICES the effect of what it calls Bryans Circus Antics
The caption over the editorial in lie Temps is 1.-THE Bryan
Sketch his the performance treated vaudeville
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
shakes $4,000 Year by
DenOunCing the Idle Rich

Washington is an expensive cap
ital even if you only entertain on
lemonade. and William Jennings
Bryan. being a man OF business as
well as a patriot, has no fancy for
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28

from the London Standard
William Jennings Began Amer
lean Secretary of St7,e. has been
making $4,000 year by deuouuc-
ing the idle rich.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
"A Fine Business Talent"
Says a Berlin Paper.

(From the Vosstche Zettuno,
BerIin)
Bryan has a fine business talent.
If 1t were not known that Bryan
will not serve a drop of wine,
even to the diplomats, one would
be tempted to believe this idea of
organizing a circus was due to a
moment of jovial stimulation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
GERMANY AND ITALY
SHEER WITH ENGLAND
AND FRANCE At BRYAN
why Couldn't the Secretary of State
Sell Safety Razors to Japan at 7 Per
Cent Discount or Negotiate the Fate
of Old Clothes?" Asks Milan Paper

follows editorial comment Bryans tour from the
della Sera of Milan of the most influential papers
IL Italy and one crculae throughout the Peninsula:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
"MuSt Steal or Adopt
the Bryan Method"

From the ReUeste Nachricthen,
Berlin.)
Mr. Bryan is trying to show
that Americas poorly paid public
officials are obliged either to steal
or adopt Bryan methods.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
EUROPEAN Comment
ON VAUDEVILLE TOUR
Of WILLIAM J. BRYAN

English, German, French and Italian
Papers RidicuIe Wilson s ChiefCabl-
net Officer for His Greed to Make
Money at the Expense of His Duty
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-19
A HARD KNOT.

Whatever may be thought of the
wisdom of Mr.. Lind's mission to Mex
leo, every right-thinking American is
pleased with his peaceful reception
and hopes that somehow it will work
for good, says the St. Louis Globe
Democrat. The situation is conpli.
Gated and delicate. To bring about
the elimination Of a government
which we refuse to recognize, and
to get that government to assist us
to destroy itself, is, 1t must be ad-
mitted, a task which will require the
diplomatic genius of a Talleyrand to
accomplish. And it is nothing less
than that, If it is to be done peace
fully. Huerta is in control Of thu
machinery of administration Of the
Mexican government. There is no
question as to that. He is provision
al president in accordance with the
forms of Mexican law. That It Is
only the form and not the spirit, and
that he acquired the Office by meth.
DDS which would not be tolerated for
a moment in this country, or in any
other country OF equal enlightenment
does not alter the fact that he is the
provisional president. Our. govern
ment does not recognize him as such
officially, but 1t is compelled to do so
unofficially, for it is only through him
that a peaceful settlement is posi-.
BILE. The Wilson administration in.
sists that an election shall be held
and in this particular it has. we bn,
lieve, the support and the sympathy
of the country. But, an election can
not be held until it is called by the
Huerta government, and Huerta, ua-
der the provisions Of the Mexican
constitution, as we understand 1t,
cannot be a candidate for president
at that election. Inasmuch, there
fore, as an election means his remov-
al, he is in no hurry to call: one, and
is not likely to view with good ma
ture our efforts to hasten his going.
That is the knot which our personal
and unofficial envoy is expected to
unite. Can he do it? We hope so.
For the happiness of Mexico We hope
son. For the protection Of the lives
and property of Americans in Next.
co we hope so. For the preservation
Of peace we hope so. There are surer
and speedier ways of solving the
problem than this which has been
chosen by the administration, but II
it can be done this way so be it. II
must not be long delayed, however.
Fabian tactics and Quixotic policies
have already cost US much in Ameri'
can blood and American dollars. We
are a patient people, but we$have our
limitations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-19
SAN FRANClSCO'S GRAB.

The city of San Francisco, follow
ing the lead of Los Angeles, is look
Ing to the CONTAINS for an abundant
supply of pure water, says the Min
neaDolis Journal. But unlike Los An
geles, San Francisco doesn't want to
buy the site Of its new supply. 1t
wants congress to give 1t, by turning
over the famous Hetch Hetchy val
dey as an integral part of the Yosem-
lite National Park. There Is a great
cutlery against this destruction OF a
fine scenic valley, in view Of the fact
that San Francisco can get an abund-
ant supply of as good water nearer
home and without interfering with
the scenic value OF the valley. More
over, the settlers in the San Joaquin
valley are dependent on this source
Of SUPPLY. The city has made some
sort Of an arrangement with the lead
Ing irrigation companies to divide the
impounded waters, but the fact re-
mains that the settlers are against
the legislation. They fears that in
parceling out of the supply, those
furthest down the valley will get
left.
There is a strong municipal COM
mittee, or lobby, in Washington work
ing on the project, tooth and nail. 1t
Is an old scheme with San Francisco
and never has been a popular one.
The fact that it was turned down by
Secretary Hitchcock in the Mckinley
and Roosevelt administrations, and
by Secretaries Ballinger and Fisher
in the Taft administration, is enough
to put congress on it's guard. The
main danger is that the unitarian
view will prevail over the literary
fellers," like Robert Underwood john
son, who are trying to preserve
mere scenery" but when it is made
known that San Francisco can get
water elsewhere. then there is no
reason why the aesthetic argument
should not have its full weight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-19
TODAY IN HISTORY

IN - ava. EA#H"Wn.W "|'.,A ..H." .
l7s2-Kentucky pioneers and Indians
engaged In battle near the Blue
Licks. eRtH
'1793-Elisha Mitchell, who conducted
the first state geological survey
in America, born in Washing
ton, Conn. Died in North Caro-
lima, June q, 1867.
1S12-American ship Constitution cap
tured the British frigate Gue1>
iere. .,i,a4s.. . .....-a ..
1835-Richard P. Bland, Missouri
statesman, born, Died June Is,
1899. s. s.ts
1869-Harriet Beecher Stoves revel-
atoms Of Lord Eyron published.
1S79-James Russell Lowell appoint
ed United States minister to
England.
l89l-Veaimont celebrated the canr
tennlal of her admission to the
Union. .s,se. ..l ,
l894-Eleven thousand workers made
idle by textile strike at New
Bedford, Mass.
l9O9-British parliament passed the
South African union bill.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-19

the jobs are untitled. For that reason
there has been no Democratic iublia-
ton and comparatively few Demo-
cratic appointments in states and
congressional districts. The pie
counter is closely guarded, but the
anguish of the candidates increases
day by day.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-19
GRAND CIRCUIT HORSES At
ROCKINGHAM.

Salem, N. H., Aug. 18.-Everything
is in readiness ct Rockingham park
for the Grand Circuit races there this
week. The program calls for five
days Of racing. B On account Of the
hard trip from Detroit the horses
were given . rest today and the first
events VIII be held tomorrow. The
richest event of thS weeks card is
the 3.year-old. visionlof the American
Horse Breeders FttIrity, for which
$4,000 is offered. Next to this is the
Granite State Stake 81 $1,000 for 2:12