New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09

William Jennings Bryan. triumphing
over years Of defeat. has msin's'neo
himself power in the Democratic
marty for lust nineteen years. hlni-
self a thrice defeated candidate FOR the
presidency. Mr.. Bryan three years ago
This month swung the hesitatng balu-
more convention TO Woodrow wilson.
Whether he did this. as his foes have
stated. with the idea Of stunning the
upholders O. Champ Clark and making
an opportunity for himself. is beside
the question. He did IL, and from that
time forth no other name than ms was
associated with the state portioho OF
the dent-elect
In 1896. when the young Nebraskan'
in black alpaca coat and bsggy trousers
ran eagerly up the steps OF the conven-
,ion platform a. Chicago, he was ma
,ionallv unknown. Forty minutes later:
q, ,he conclusion Of his cross Of gold
speech. his place in the party eouncils
was assured.
Conceptions Undergo Change.
II was then and in the years immedi-
atciv following. before Mr.. Bryan
idealism had been etched by long con
.ert with other factors, that Mr.. Bryan
sn6 his principles commanded 'ne
birbest reSpect Since his accession 10
tbe chair Of the Secretary OF state ms
vociferous insisteace upon his present
.oncention Of those earlier principles
has led him at times 10 the verge oil
the ridiculous.
First and foremost as member OF
Tho Cabinet and as citizen Mr.. BRYAN
bas stood for peace. During the term
~ President Taft he presented
scheme for international arbitration
,reoties which he has. partially at
lssst carried out successfully as Sec
- ~ State. "An earnest laborer
in the vineyard Of peace. II we may pc
nermitted 10 refer 70 it as vineyard
yss tho whimsical description OF the
Secretarv Of State given by Joseph H.
CLoe.e at q dinner IN Mr.. Bryan $
honor ....;o, of
President Wilson Mr.. Bryan, not yet
announced as the next Secretary OF
STATE smoke at Raleigh, y. c. lie de,
clered il was the duty of the United
states not only to cooperate heartily
in the efforts to bring about worid
neace. but 10 lead the way by disarma-
ment. This nation. he asserted. was
neculiarlv fitted by its position and by
lie standing among nations TO set such
an example.
Adds TO Gayety of Capital.
Shortly after he had been installed
,s Secretary Of State Mr.. Bryan add
ed 10 the gayety of Washington diplo-
mats by his announcement that the
United States would have no war while
ne was Secretary of State. 1t was al
t, time when Japanese and Mexican
clouds were lowering.
Pacifsts were overjoyed when the
appointment of Mr. Bryan was an
nounced They saw prompt and
lengthy strides toward the brotherhood
of nations. Mr.. Bryan did not disap-
point them. He labored constantly
and valiantly. BY the irony Of fate
his two wears in Office have been the
most turbulent this nation has seen
for many a DAY. The Japanese and
Mexican troubles. each grave in its
way. were quickly overshs dowed by the
European situation.
Through it all Secretary Bryan was
indefatigable as an apostle of peace.
Not for one moment did he forget his
net arbitration treaties or lose his faith
in the ultimate triumph of the brother
hood Of nations. He did not hesitate
10 pledge the administration to his
views.
Peace VS.. War Ideals.
We are here to substitute the spirit
Of peace for the spirt Of war" he said
in May, 1918 The ideals of peace are
greater than the ideals Of war We
know of no cause that cannot be settled
better by reason than by war"
Mr.. Bryan was speaking at the din
rer piven in Washington bv the Car
Peace for the delegates TO the Client
centenary. He announced that he was
speaking for the President and for the
administration. Again, in peace