The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-06-10
BRYAN HAS RESIGNED
FROM THE CABINET

secretaryship of state goes so much
deeper than regret. l sincerely de-
plore it. Our objects are the same
and we ought to pursue them to-
gether. l yield to your desire only
because l must, and wish to bid you
godspeed in parting. We shall con
tinue the same causes even when
we do not work in the same way
With affectionate regard, sincere
ly yours, WOODROW WILSON
Relations at End.
Dramatically the official relations of
Mr.. Bryan with the administration of
the man whose nomination he assisted
so materially in bringing about at the
Baltimore convention of 1912 came to
an end 1t caused sensation in the
national capital scarcely paralleled in
recent years. ambassadors, ministers
and diplomatists from foreign lands,
officials of every rank and station,
heard the news as it was flashed by
newspapers extras tonight. They in
terpreted variously it's effect on the
delicate situation that has arisen be-
tween Germany and United States.
The resignation of the stanchest adj
vocate of peace in the president s Off
cal family spread broadcast the be-
lief that the policy of the United States
as definitely determined on, would as
sert and defend the rights of the United
States in any eventuality that might
arise.
Rumors are Rife.
Originally its was ::le intention of the
president and Mr.. Bryan TO have the
announcement of the resignation made
simultaneously with the dispatch of the
note to Germany, but when Mr.. Bryan
did not attend the cabinet meeting to.
day until President Wilson sent for
him, rumors that the president had been
unable to bring the secretary of state
to his point Of view filled the air. Fin
ally shortly before 6 o'clock the news
leaked out and was confirmed
just when the subject was first
preached between the president and Mr.
Bryan is not known definitely, but the
fact that Mr.. Bryan would resign was
known to a small circle of officials as
early as last Sunday. When the princi
pies on which the note to Germany
should be based were discussed at the
cabinet meeting of Friday, Mr. Bryan
found that he could not reconcile his
position with that Of the administra
ton. Work on the note went forward
however. Mr.. Bryan keeping his secret
as did other officials, awaiting the hour
when the communication would be
ready to be cabled.
Today the cabinet assembled for a
final reading of the note Mr.. Bryar
was absent. He declined to receive the
newspaper men or callers and sent out
word that he had been delayed on ac
count of important business. At the
White house no word as TO the reason.
for his failure to appear at the meeting
We're given, but after the cabinet hae
been discussing the note for an hour
Mr.. Bryan arrived, telling the newspa
per men at the White house that he re
GREETED being late
Career Of Bryan.
Born March 10, 1860, at Salem, Ill.
Graduated Illinois college,; valedic
torian of his class, 1881.
Admitted to bar July, 1883.
Married Mary Elizabeth Baird, Octo
Der l, 1884.
Removed to Lincoln, Neb., 1887.
Elected to congress, 1891, serving
until 1895.
Democratic nominee for United State,
senate, 1898.
Editor Omaha World Herald, 1894
1895.
Made his "cross of goid' speech
Democratic, Chicago, 1896. Made fam
Gus Is, OOO-mile campaign tour. Delicate,
Organized regiment of volunteers fol
Spanish American war, 1898.
Second nomination for president, OF
July 4, 1900, at Kansas City, Mo.
Established the Commoner, 1901.
Toured the world, 1905 1906.
Big reception in New York on hi.
return, August 80, 1906.
Third nomination for presidency, al
Denver, 1908.
Broke his instructions for Clark al
Baltimore convention. June, 1912, ant
forced nomination of Woodrow Wilson
for president.
Became secretary of state under Viii
son, March 4, 1913.
Resigned as secretary of state, Jun,