Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-21
Will Be First Meeting Since
Former Premier Quit
Cabinet.
u. S. DEFENSE MAY BE
ONE THING DISCUSSED
Commoner Also Probably Will Tell
Executive of Coming Peace Mis-
sion to Europe.

\ conference is to be held to-
morrow between President Will
son and w. Bryan, former Sec
retary OF State. This will be the
first meeting since MIR. Bryan re-
signed from the cabinet because
OF disagreement over the policies
OF the White House in the con-
troversy with Germany.
Widespread speculation has
been indulged in since Mr.. Bryan
retired from official life as to how
far his antagonism to policies OF
the administration would go and
whether this antagonism would
array the Nebraskan against the
nomination of Mr.. Wilson next
year. That Mr.. Bryan lett Off
,cial life to be free to act as he
pleased is generally accepted as
the real reason OF his retirement
and not so much his particular
differences regarding the issues
with Germany.
The rather generally accepted view
that Mr.. Bryan would eventually prove
thorn in the side OF the Wilson ad-
ministrat;on next year has received
little corroboration in anything Mr..
Bryan has said and done in the last
few months except his announcement
that he does not favor the agitation
for national preparedness for possible
war.
Position Logical One.
This position of Mr.. Bryan, how
ever. was the logical one in view of
his general attitude on war and friend
ly international relations. and is not
believed to represent a deliberate and
purposeful antagonism to the plans OF
the administration. There is little
doubt that Mr. Bryan will give the
President his ideas on the subject OF
national defense, If his visit should
prove a long one.
= 1t has been reported in administra-
tion circles that Mr.. Bryan will use
his wide influence In Congress to op-.
pose the Presidents national defense
program il it contemplates any ma
teTlal increases. some OIL the CIOSeSt
observers have professed to believe
that before Congress meets. the Presi-
dent would outline his plans to Mr..
Bryan, and that they would be of such
nature as to command the support
of the noted pacificist, and thus put the
united strength of the democratic party
behind them
Requested Conference.
Mr.. Bryan requested the conference
at the White House tomorrow. it is un-
derstood. and may not intend to do
more than pay his respects to his for
mer chief The discussion of differences
of opinion would accomplish little, it is
believed. although Mr.. Bryan may. his
friends thought today. urge the Presi
dent not to be swept off his feet by the
cry for more fighting forces for the
government and preparation to meet
ina ginary foes.
Mr.. Bryan probabl will tell the Presi-
dent of his proposed trip to Europe,
where, il he goes, he hopes to induce
Germany and Austria to agree to arbi
tration treaties with the United States
similar to the ones now in force with
Great Britain. France and other large
countries of Europe. Germany and
Austria accepted in principle the arbi-
tration plans of MIR. Bryan prior to the
outbreak of the European war, but did
not sign agreements with the United
States.
Under the arbitration treaties, if seri-
Gus trouble should arise. no hostilities
would be possible inside of one year,
during which "a commission would try
10 settle the dispute.
Would Stir No Jealousies.
Mr.. Bryan. in Europe, would have no
official status, but he would be listened
10 abroad. and there are possibilities of
his becoming pronounced figure in
the preliminary and final negotia-
lions for peace abroad. His trip would
excite no official jealousies in Wash
ington, it is said. and if he can do any
thirg for peace, single-handed. he will
be given credit throughout the world.
1t is the opinion. though. that the final
adjustment of peace in Europe will be
through official channels, and that
President Wilson, representing the
United States. will probably be the CEN
trail figure rather than an individual
having back of him following that is
merely a moral force.
Bryans to Lease Home,
Mrs Bryan is remaining in Washing
ton. to show possible househunters over
Calumet Place, in which Mr. and Mrs.
Bryan have lived while in Washington,
and on which the former Secretary has
lease that runs until 1917
Mr.. Bryan inserted a modest four.line
advertisement in the newspapers. an
nouncing that he desires to sublet the
house. which is the old Logan home.
and hopes to be able to find some pub
nc ofncial who will be willing to take
the house of his hands, so that he ma Y
not be obliged to keep il up, now that
he Is giving UP Washington as a home
NEWMAN ERB MAY RECOVER.