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LANsINe's BUSY CAREER.

Robert Lansing appeared be-
fore the Canadian Joint High Commits
sion in 1898 and 1899, and in 1900
and 1901 he was again counsel for
the Mexican and Chinese Legations,
Mr.. Lansing wen to London In 1908
to represent the United States before
the Alaskan Boundary Commission and
in 1905 he represented private parties
in the Venezuelan asphalt disputes.
Then came his retention as counsel
for this Government in the Atlantic
Fisheries arbitration at the Hague. He
was a government delegate to the Fur
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of the President. 1t has been said
that between President Wilson and
Mr.. Lansing the foreign policy of the
United States is formulated and put
into effect.
His experience and knowledge of
international law has been gained
from many angles. His first appoint
ment as counsel for the United States
was in March. 1892, two years after
his marriage to Miss Eleanor Foster,
daughter of John w. Foster, Secre-
tary of State under President Har-
rison. Mr.. Lansing vas then made
associate counsel for this government
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DISPUTE ON NOTE
CAUSE OF SPLIT

Washington. - William Jennings
Bryan resigned as Secretary of State
rather than sign the note which Presi-
dent Wilson sent to Germany IN her
submarine warfare, on the ground that
this reply might lead to the breaking
off of diplomatic relations with the
German Government. His resignation
brought to an end a crisis which has
been hanging over the Cabinet ever
since the sinking of the Lusitania.
President Wilson promptly accepted
it, and Robert Lansing, Counsellor of
the State Department, was made Act
ing Secretary of State pending the
selection of Mr.. RrYan'S SnccessOr.
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Robert Lansing,
Acting Secretary,
Trained Diplomat

Robert Lansing. who in the absences
or Mr.. Bryan from Washington has
been acting Secretary of State, for
years represented the United States
in intricate international disputes and
is looked upon as one of the foremost
authorities on international law in the
country. He is high in the confidence
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Backed by Secretaries Garrison and
Lane, he insisted that the fundamental
principle of the sanctity of human life
was a thing that did not admit of any
argument, and that unless Germany
recognized this principle it was use.
less for the United States to maintain
friendly relations with her.
The two men began to drift apart.
Slowly, but steadily, the distance grew
until Secretary Bryan discovered that
he no longer had the confidence of
his Chief.
Secretary Bryan did not go to the
Cabinet meeting until an hour after
his fellow members got together. This
was at noon. Only a short while
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in the Behring Sea fur seal arbitration.
He was counsel for the Mexican and
Chinese legations in Washington in
1894 and 1895. and in 1896 Secretary
of State Olney selected him as coun-
sci for the United States before the
Behring Sea Claims Commission.
On March 20, 1914, Mr.. Lansing
was appointed Counsellor for the
State Department, to succeed John
Bassett Moore. The latter's ideas did
not take into account the Wilson
policy. and the result was the fric.
ton which led to the installation of
Mr.. Lansing.
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Seal Conference in washington il

Seal Conference in Washington in
1911.
Just before his elevation to his pres
ent post he was in Washington as
agent for this Government before the
American-British claims arbitration
tribunal, and his appointment was
generally hailed as a good one.
During the Mexican troubles Mr.,
Lansing did efficient work, but gained
little recognition from the general
public. With the European situation
the counsellor came into his own. He
had the faculty Of fitting his ideas
into the Wilsonian scheme. His cases
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before he had sent his resignation to
the President. When Mr.. Bryan en-.
tered the Cabinet meeting he found
the President and the nine other mem.
bers of the Cabinet arrayed against
him, so far as the note was concerned.
He realized that his usefulness was
ended, and he at once insisted upon
the acceptance of his resignation.
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were outlined to him in general terms
by the President and he put them into
the ~clearest language to make them
conform to international law.
Though by his associations Mr.
Lansing has been regarded as a Re-
publican. he has long been active In
Democratic campaigns. He is fifty.
one years old.
AS a matter of fact there was a
general feeling in the party and out
OF it that President Wilson and Sec
rotary Bryan could not work in the
same harness for any long period OF
time.
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The President to
Secretary Bryan
Washington.

Washington.
My dear Mr.. Bryan:
accept your resignation only be-
cause you insist upon it's acceptance;
and accept it with much more than
deep regret, with a feeling of par
sonai sorrow.
Our two years Of close association
have been very delightful TO me. Our
Judgments have accorded in practI-
caiiy every matter Of official duty
and of public policy until now; your
support of the work and purposes of
the administrator has been generous
and loyal beyond praise; your devo-
ton to the duties of your great office
and your eagerness to take advantage
OF every great opportunity for service
1t offered have been an example to
the rest of US; you nave earned our
affectionate admiration and friendship.
Even now we are not separated in the
object we seek, but only in the method
by which we seek it.
1t is for these reasons my feeling
about your retirement from the secre-
taryship of State goes so much deeper
h regret. ] sincerely depiore it.
Our objects are the same and we
ought to pursue them together.
yield to YOU desire only because
must and wish to bid you Godspeed
in the parting. We shall continue to
work for the same causes even When
we do not work in the same way.
With affectionate regard,
Sincerely Yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
To Hon. William Jennings Bryan,
Secretary of State.
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WILLIAM ]. BRYAN RESIGNS
As SECRETARY OF STATE
Secretary Bryan to the
President.

Washington
MY dear MIR. President:
II 10 with sincere regret that I
have reached the conclusion that I
should return to you the commission
of Secretary of State, with which you
honored me at the beginning of your
Administration.
Obedient to your sense of duty and
actuated by the highest motives, you
have prepared for transmission to the
German Government a note which |
cannot join without violating what
deem to be an obligation to my coun-
try, and the issue involved is OF such
moment that to remain a member of
the Cabinet would be as unfair to you
as it would be to the cause which 10
nearest my heart, namely, the preven-
ton of war.
T., therefore, respectfully tender my
resignation, to take effect when the
note is sent, unless you prefer an
earlier hour.
Alike DESTROYS of reaching a peace
fui solution Of the problems, arising
out of the use of submarines against
merchantmen, we find ourselves diff
ferring irreconcilably as to the meth
DDS which should be employed.
1t falls to your lot TO speak official
ly for the nation; | consider it to be
none the less my duty to endeavor as
a private citizen to promote the end
which you lave In view by means
which you do not feel at liberty to
use.
in severing the intimate and pleas
ant relations, which nave existed be-
tween US during the past two years,
permit me to acknowledge the pro-
found satisfaction which it has given
me to be associated with you in the
important work which has come be-
fore the State Department, and to
thank you for the courtesies extended.
With the heartiest good wishes for
your personal welfare and for tn,
success of our Administration, | am,
my dear Mr.. President,
Very truly yours,
w. j.. BRYAN.
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No State Lines Limit Liability.

The Federal employers liability
law will not prevent the applicability
Of the New Jersey workman's COM
p~ensation law in q suit under a New
Jersey contract for labor even though
an accident happens outside this
State. This was essence of a deci-
sion handed down by the Supreme
Court in the suit of George A. Rounsa-
vile, against the Central Railroad
Company of New Jersey. Ro~unsaville
was a brakeman on a train travelling
from Phillipsburg to certain points in
Pennsylvania. He was injured in the
curse Of his employment out of this
State. The trial court held that the
Federal liability law prevented the
recovery of damages under the New
Jersey compensation act. The Su-
preme Court, however, said the fact
that the accident happened in an
other State is irrelevant.
A judgment for breach of promise
Of marriage is like any other action
Of contract the court said.
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overcoats as Consolation.

Overcoats as Consolation.
Major William T. Read. the acting
Acknowledgement, that the
State now has enough money to pro-
vide the much-desired olive drab
o~vercoats. He says that sufficient in
struction will be provided the guard
this summer.
For years the officers have been
begging for the up-to-date o~vercoats
to suplant the ~antiquated blue gar
ments that caused such a storm of
ridicule WI ,en the Jersey guardsmsn
oaraded at Presidents Wilson's inau-
.uration.
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Autos increase in Iersex.

An unprecedented increase in the
business of the State Motor Vehicle
Department is shown In a statement
issued by Commissioners William l..
Dill. From January l to May 81 there
were 1921 examinations. During the
corresponding period last year the to-
tai number of examinations was 8.543
Should the increase continue for the
remainder of the year Mr.. Dill esti-
mates that there will be $4,000 ex-
~aminations. For the first five months
$3.50 drivers licenses have been is.
sued.
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suIk Of $4,000 70 Ho.pltal.

The will OF ex-State Comptroller
William s. Hancock, disposing of an
estate supposed to exceed $500. OOO.
was admitted to probate. The bulk
of the estate will ultimately go to
Mercer Hospital as residuary legatee.
For the purpose OF paying off it's bond
~ N'~eNtNdress Mr. Hancock made a
specific bequest OF $685. 900 to the hos
pital. This will be available with the
settlement OF the estate.
Another becHest to a local insti
triton IS: Union Industrial Home
5000 0
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F. l.. CLARK
Carpenter s. Builder

Brick, Stone. Plastering, Cement and
Concrete Work.
Stag, Tin, Slate and Tile Roofing.
Bell Hanging and Locksmithing.
Alterations and Additions a Specially
Plans and Specifications furnished on
request. No Job too small or large for
US to estimate on.
SHOP-Delaware Ave. & Main ST.,
Bell phone 43R-II Penns Grove, NJ.
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Disco otinues Service

Disco ntinues Service
The State Board of Public Utilities
Commissioners has granted the appsi-
cation of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company for leave to discontinue the
opera tion of three trains ordered by
the board upon the Irvington Rail-
road a branch OF the Lehigh Valley.
The order permitting the with
drawal of the train takes effect June
%, and all unused tickets upon the
~Irvington branch must by redeemed
by the railroad company by the
payment of the unusded value there
for.
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Greatest Watch, Clock and
Jewelry Repairers in Della
ware. None better in Jersey
than at Wright's JeweIry house
22O King Street, Wilmington,
DelaW are. Established 1892.
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sensation. Only that morning Presi-
dent Wilson himself had denied any
serious friction with any of his adj
yisers.
The resignation thus came like a
bolt out of a clear sky.
Mr.. Bryan's resignation has cleared
the atmosphere in the German situa-
ton considerably, and his retirement
from the Cabinet means that the az
gressive, or war" party, of which
Secretary of War Garrison is the
head, is now in the saddle. 9
The differences between Secretary
Bryan and, the President began over
the wording of the Presidents first
note to Germany, following the sink
ing of the Lusitania. Secretary Bryan
was opposed to any step that might
lead the United States to war. On the
other hand, President Wilson insisted
that a vigorous and uncompromising
attitude had to be taken by this coun-
try. Secretary Bryan signed this note
reluctantly, after securing the inser-
tion in it of a single paragraph which
he himself had prepared. At the Cabi-
net meeting at which this note was
approved, Secretary Bryan, in a
speech, advocated a moderate course,
suggesting arbitration as the ultimate
solution of the differences between
this country and Germany.
Works for Moderation.
When the German reply to the
Presidents note was received, Secre-
tary Bryan again tried to use his in
fuence for a moderate policy. He had
signed about thirty arbitration trea-
ties on behalf of the United States.
he said. which would have prevented
hostilities for at least a year, and
that while no such treaty existed be-
tween the United States and Ger
many, the latter government had ac-
cepted such a treaty in principle. Mr..
Bryan's contention was that a rejec-
ton of any offer to arbitrate the
Lusitania affair would in itself be a
reputation of the treaties he had
negotiated on behalf of the United
States.
President Wilson could not look on
the loss of women and children on the
Lusitania as a thing to be arbitrated.
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Charles e. Barber
Contractor and Builder
Plans and Specifications on
all kinds of building furnished
free. Estimates given on
buildings to be erected.
Address Post Office or call at
Charles Pedrick's, North Broad
Street above school house. 80 sv
Evening journal., 1915-01-07
Loans and Pure FOOD
TO CONE BEFORE COUNCIL

The Wilmington Building Commis-
sion sent communication to City
Council last night requesting the
city to issue 100000, of the 100000
bond issue, which the city was to
provide for the new Municipal Build
ing. The city already has paid
$500 900 of this amount.
The matter was r--~"' to the FL
nance Committee and it will probably
be considered at the session of Coun-
ell tonight. The Sinking Fund Com
mission and the Finance Committee
also discussed the matter of issuing
the $4,000 bonds for the street paw
ing. curbing and grading work which
is now under way. II was decided
bv the two bodies to advertise ioi
the sale of the bids on January 20
The issuance of these bonds was au-
thorized some weeks ago by Cit,
Council.
In addition TO these two matters
council at its session tonight VIII take
IN the Pure Food ordinance. The ordl-
nance passed some weeks ago by
council has been amended and it viii
be given the first and second readings
/ tonight.
Evening journal., 1915-01-07
DIR. ELLECOOD named
OCULIST At FARNHURST

Awarding of contracts for supplies for
the next four months. acceptance of the
resignation of Dr. Raymond r. Iybout
oculist and aurist, and the appointment
of Dr. j. A. Ellcgood as his successor
were the most important matters OF
business transacted at today's meeting
of the Trustees OF Delaware state Hos
pital for the Insane, at Farnhurst. DR.
r.. G.. payntcr was the only member OF
the board absent.
Contracts were awared as follows:
Bread. l.. Regenaur; beef mutton and
veal. John r. Devine; shoes slippers
and mems clothing, n. Snellenburg
and Company: drugs, Erdman Hoif-
man: drygoods, Smith-Zollinger Com
pany. and groceries, Diamond Tea
Company.
The official report showed that re-
ceipts for board of pay patients for
December of last year were Sl,699.2S.
Population of the institution De-
cember l. 1914. was 2G3 men and 2lS
women. During the month four men
and one woman were admitted. while
three men and one woman died, leav-
ing total of 264 men and 2lS wom-
en-. an increase OF one. January /. last
The board appointed DR. Walter
steele. of Newark. visitor for this
month.
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Attractions at The Theatres

accomplices, who carried her uncon-
scious TO a taxi. where she was cen
veyed to a Chinese den. The author
prolongs the suspense by leaving her
in that predicament, while Derr is
searching in vain. Her only COM
panion IL a Chinese girl, who doesn't
understand even "pidgin' English,
and she is compelled to relinquish the
hope of any assistance from this
quarter. Wilkerson and his accom-
plices have sought another hotel.
knowing that Ruth is secured. Derr
has thus far been unable to find
trace of her abductors This weeks
pictures will undoubtedly reveal some
startling changes in the positions Of
the characters and those who wish 70
follow Derr Gin their imagination)
through the labyrinth of Chinatown,
or It may be some other character
who may be the means of releasing
her: that is. If she is TO be released
The scenes are interesting. for they
are taken in the Chinatown of today
and since the earthquake there have
been some remarkable changes IN
this part of Frisco. The underground
passages are shown and the tricks re-
sorted to by these shreWd smnggleri
realistically portrayed.
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FOG COMES With
SPRINCLIKE Weather
Navigation Impeded After
Clouds Let Down
Night Deluge
RIVER TRAFFIC
is HELD BACK

While bringing relief from the rig
ors of winter the summerlike weather
which returned early this morning
has seriously handicapped traffic on
the Delaware river froLl the Break
water to Philadelphia, for the sud
den change was accompanied by a
dense fog which bankcted this sec
tion today.
Conditions prevented the Wilson Line
from maintaining its regular schedule
between Wilmington. Philadelphia and
Pennsgrove, and between the last two
named points and this city. The boat
due to leave for Philadelphia at 7.3O
o'clock, did not get underway until 8
o'clock while the Pennsgrove ferry
was held up for some time. The boat
from Philadelphia to Wilmington left
an hour and a half late, while the one
from Pennsgrove did not leave the
wharf until 1890 o'clock.
Change in the weather became ap
parent last night and was accom-
panied by a heavy rainfall, one-hal
an inch falling during the night. Thi
temperature took an upward turl
reaching SO degrees at 1.30 O'Clock
this afternoon. Monday the mercur,
stood at % degrees.
Brandywine creek is unusuall
high today as a result of the l@av
rain. Although swollen the Chris
tiana stayed within its banks.
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some objection TO
extra COUNTY CLERK

When the minutes of the last meet
ing were read at the meeting of the
Levy Court today attention was
drawn to extra clerks in some of the
Court House Offices Register in
Chancery Ewing had given the list
of clerks i'm his Office and included
George w. II. Smith.
Mr.. Fouracre said that he did not
think Mr. Smiths name should have
been included.
Frank l.. Speakman, attorney OF the
court. said the reports had been re-
ceived but not approved and would
come up for some f-ture considera-
tiOn. The minutes were approved
and the appointment of Mr. Smith viii
be considered later.
c. c. Hopkins called attention to
the necessity of members reporting
back what disposition is made re-
garding matters referred to them in
order to complete the minutes as a
record.
Upon request of Alfred I. dupont.
the Court consented 20 the appoint
ment of a commission TO condemn a
three-qua-ter mile piece OF road run
n-rg to the Augustine Paper Mills
Mr.. dupont owns tho lanG on ln.h
sides of the road.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Groves the
| finance committee OF the court was
4 instructed to sell the public ouild-
iugs bonds. Bids will be received
on January % in order that the
Public Building Commission can get
/ the money.
/ Back Of President Hollingsworth''
desk was posted a large sign reading'
Positively No Smoking
Evening journal., 1915-01-07
Mr.. scott TO issue
Child LABOR Permits

Declaring he believes the letter and
spirit of the Child Labor Law will be
better carried out and the interests Of
all concerned best conserved by such
action, Clifford j. Scott superinten-
dent of city schools. today announced
that beginning next Monday all en-
ployment certificates required under
terms Of the act will be issued under
his personal direction, the actual
work being in charge of Miss j. II.
Culberson, his secretary.
"Mr. Gibbons. child labor inspector,
and his secretary having presented
their designations, all certificates viii
be issued by my Office commencing
next Monday" Mr. Scott said. Il am
sure that this will be the most ef-
fective plan and enable the interests
of all to be safeguarded. | wish to
announce that I shall strive 10 work
in the utmost harmony with members
of the Child Labor Commission and
the now Inspector
That the action of Superintendent
Scott, in regard to the matter Is
within the law and satisfactory to the
Delaware Child Labor Commission
was the statement of a member OF thu
body.
"Mr. Scott has acted wisely and
am sure his course will be pleasing t
members of the commission" she de
clared.
Evening journal., 1915-01-07

Forgetting em quads, column rule, the
make over ad alley and "revises," mem
bers of Wilmington Local, No. l23, In
ternational Typographical Union, clean
I'd the eases of JOY at their annual
banquet at Winklcr's llofhrau last
night. The affair was the organizations
thirty fourth anniversary. Addresses 10y
members and friends a menu de luxe,
plenty Of music and the spirit of good
fellowship marked the gathering. With
President Charles =. Saylor at his side,
John j. Mckinley. toastmaster, well
coined the guests and introduced the
speakers.
Taking as his subject the growth of
the union and the benefits it has won
for members. John Phillips, a represen
tatiye of the Philadelphia organization
congratulated No. l23 ON its progress.
He declared Wilmington printers should
| extend the spirit of cooperation Will
employers and thus further their owl
/ interests i'm every way. The speaker con.
gratulpted the Wilmington union fol
what it has already accomplished, anc
asserted hard work would win more il
the future.
John f. ODonnell. the only charter
member who attended the banquet
and who has been a member of the
international body for As years told
Of the unions struggles in the early
days. and paid a tribute to its prin-
ciples and purposes.
"The union means something tC
every member" he said. mo organi
zation offers a man more, and WI
should all support it. When unioT
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printer is i'll he may 80 to our home
i'm Colorado, and when he reaches the
age of GO and is unable TO work
pension awaits him.
President Saylor reviewed the
work done by the printers here ana
expressed his pleasure az being an
executive of the organization.
William White, of Philadelphia told
of the pleasure 10 gave him TO be anle
40 be with members of Wilmington To-
cal and wished members OF the union
success I'm all their undertakings
The same sentiments were express
cd bv William Mueller, of Charleton'
West Virginia.
George Carter. editor-in-chiei ol
THE EVENING JOURNAL; HARRISON
Cruikshank. managing editor OF tne
Wilmington Morning News; a. y. H.
Crier. formerly socrotary-treasurer ol
the local: Clarence J. Pyle, business
manager of THE EVENING JOUR
NAL. and Arthur c. Davies, OF tho
same paper: A. r.. Saylor. publisher
.lonn c. Saylor. of the Labor Herald
/ Thomas Bayard Malone, George II
Hogue. Max Getz. and w. b. Holton
delivered short addresses.
The feature of the evening was tn
singing of patriotic and popular sangs
ITS Long. Long Way to Tipperary'
"The Watch On The Rhine" "hlgl
Cost of Loving" and America wer
favorites.
The banquet was arranged by tn
anniversary committee consisting {
John ]. Nc .nley. John Rein, Jr