The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-15
WILSON AND BRYAN ARE FRIENDS

The news accounts of the resignation of William J. Bryan and the sorrow with which the President an' his other Cabinet members parted with him do not war rant the inference the newspapers with which abus Of NIT Bryan long ago became an industry, have Fie' to draw from the separation There is absolutely n' indication that there is the least danger of rupture in the administration forces account of the resg nation nor that the President and the other Caone members sought an opportunity get rid of Mr. Bryan All the accounts agree that the feeling of the Presi dent Cabinet members and others close to the Presi dent for Mr. Bryan is that ot aGectonate friendship and the highest admiration for his abilities and worth The Associated Press speaks particularly of the close personal relationship that has existed between the Prest dent and Mir Bryan and the numerous and harmonious conferences" they have had all matters pertaining to governmental policies The United Press accounts dwell on this phase the situation with equal emphasis Everything seems Go confirm @ fact that the let ter of the President accepting MT. Bryans resignation in which he said referring to the feeling over the loss of his Premier I depIore it." that he he said understanding the truth rather than being polite The lack of anything approaching jealousy or hard feelings of any character is indicated in the Associate ed Press accounts of the more intimate side Of the event that has occupied so much of the attention Of Che world for the last week:
 The official relations of Mir. Bryan with the President and the other Cabinet officers have been somewhat strained lsince the diIer- ences of opinion over the first note to Ger
 nanyl although the closest personal friendship has been maintained Officials of the AdmniS- tration were unanimous tonight in their eN- pressons of personal regret. Secretary Tumu- tv issued a statement to that effect, and the President reelected the same sentiment in his letter. Admiration and praise for the courag- eous manner in which Slr. Bryan had fought for and held to his convictions were expressed by officials on every side including those who had been most vigorous in their opposition to bis policies
 President and air. Bryan has long been notice able in their everyday conferences. Even to- day as they met in the Cabinetroom their greet ing was one Of affection and regard.
 It became known only tonight that twice be- fore in the two years and three months of his term Mr. Bryan had offered to resign so as to save the President from embarrassment and each time the President refused to accept the resignation. Throughout the constant newspaper bombardment of Mr. Bryan for his views on peace his advocacy of prohibition and his speeches on the Chautaqua, the President has stood by che Secretary. resentiug criticism of him.
 In domestic affairs the two men who were at the helm of the Democratic party in its first ascendency into power in l6 years coop erated most harmoniousy. Often Mir. Bryan yielded some Of bis views on the cur rency bill. and used his influence Co assist the Presidents program in Congress. It was not surprising therefore. to officials and the friends of the President and Mir. Bryan 70 learn tonight that the latter continued undaunted in his support of the President politically. al- though he could not remain in the Cabinet and give him official help matter of principle which affected his entire philosophy of life. Even more significant is another Associated Press dispatch Of June Sth:
 President Wilson by his every word and act today showed his deep feeling over Secre- tary Bryans decision to resign from the Caoi- net. He accepted the resignation with great est reluctance and only after he had become firmly convinced that he and the Secretary were unalterably apart the kind Of note to be sent to Germany.
 Ever since last Friday when he began to feel that his views and those of Mir. Bryan could not be reconcled the President has made no secret of his sorrow to his close advisors. Since Sunday he has seen Secretary Bryan several times and has done his utmost to win him over to his point of view During conference the two had at the White House yesterday how ever. 1t became finally evident that Mir. Bryan would leave the Cabinet.
 Mir Bryans resignation. 1t IS known, was discussed thoroughly at the Cabinet meeting, and final efforts were made to get him to re- consider his resignation. The President again spoke his deep regret when 9Ir. Bryan told him he could not remain in the official family and other Cabinet members joined in the expres- sions of their chief
 Immediately after the Cabinet meeting the President went to the White House. taking Secretary Tumulty with him. He talked little on the way. but several times referred to Mir. Bryan and his high regard for him.
 It must be conceded that it is exceedingly unfOrtu- nate that Mr. Bryan could not that duty called him to remain at the side of the President whom he had much to do in making. Personally friends. and oac- ally at agreement on most everything. including the great desire for peace the conclusion is inevitably that they ought to work together"
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