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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
1mercdn Press Believes Wilson Stronger Nth Bryan Out

II will be construed in Germany as
notice that there is schism in the
Presidents household. division in the
government. difference in public
opinion in the United States
The Richmond Times Dispatch"
II is Wilson. not Bryan. who strikes
to-day the note TO which the heart Of
the American people responds and
with which il beats in general sympa-
thv. The nation is with him. .
Al this crisis of our fortunes. in the
presence Of this menace to our happi-
ness. our safety and our honor. even
Mr. Bryan must share national as
piration. oppose resolutely every fur
Their invasion Of our rights or stand
aside.
THE Hartford Courant."
1t is safe guess that we are going
to have Mr.. Bryan again as Presi-
Dental candidate. His platform will
be peace and prohibition. II will split
the Democratic party all apart. FOR the
South is strong for prohibition. and
BRYAN himself. as himself. Is strong
with the Democratic party through the
wide West. He is likely. too. TO draw
from the Republicans on the same is
sue that viii strengthen him IN the
South. The news Of his retirement
and of practical break with Wilson
Will. on the other hand. prove highly
gratifying TO old-fashioned Democrats.
especially through the East. II makes
al least a three-cornered fight for
1916.
ST. Louis Globe Democrat"
The resignation of Mr. Bryan. at this
.
matter for profound regret. Mr..
Bryan has long been conspicuous as an
advocate Of peace. an attitude which
has had the support of the President,
and. for that matter. Of the large ma
iority of the American people, up to
a certain point. But that point was
reached when il became a question,
seemingly, of peace at any price.
There is no doubt about the feelings
of this country as to war. We do not
want il. We are willing to sacrifice
much 10 avoid it, But we are not will
ing to sacrifice eternal principles of
right and Justice to obtain peace, and
the honor of the country is involved
in the maintenance Of these principles
which it is the duty of the President
to UNFOLD. He. we are sure, Is as
strongly DESTROYS of settlement OF
the present differences with Germany
without a rupture of friendly relations
"a is Mr.. Bryan. but he believes hrm-
ness to be stronger influence toward
that contamination than pliancy, and
he is. moreover. not disposed TO sub
nit the national honor to the care oil
a board Of arbitration.
MIR. Bryan says he resigned in or
der to relieve the President from en-
barrassment. lie could have found no
better way of causing him embarrass-
ment in this crisis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
Bankers and Merchants
Call Situation Delicate

Big bankers and business men were
intensely interested in the contents OF
the BRYAN note of resignation, the
contents Of which were not known TO
most of them until The Tribune gave
the details.
A dissemination to talk was eX-
pressed by the majority Of those asked
TO comment on the resignation. They
regarded the situation as too delicate
TO Justify Them IN giving their views.
tine resignation Of Mr.. Bryan Is not
4 great loss 10 the country said Isaac
Y Seligman. Bryan never was Dip
lomat. President Wilson is one OF the
finest diplomats this country ever has
hal and even the Republicans viii
agree TO that. Mr. Bryan does not
understand the practical applications
of international relations. Personally
he is a fine mana man OF high Ideals
but there is that lack OF diplomatic
understanding.
I AS TO the question of who Is the
logical man for the post he vacates.
wouldn't venture a suggestion
"Of course. il is extremely unfort-
innate that there should be rupture
in our national administration at so
critical time in our foreign anhlrs,
said George ". Perkins. 81 consider
il premature 10 express an opinion as
20 the merits Of the controversy until
the text Of the German note Is known.
Henry Clews said: 1T is our duty
10 stand by the President IN every
move he makes in the present Crisis
and TO uphold him IN whatever may oc-
chr"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
Women Sorry Bryans
Out; Hope That 1t
Doesn't Mean war

ooh the Western women will be sor-
ry for this" .
That was the first exclamation OF
Mrs. RAYMOND Robins, president OF
the National Women Trade Union
Leacue. when she heard Of the resiena-
ton OF Mr.. Bryan from the Cabinet
There WASH. one OF the delegates from
the West 70 the convention of the
league. now in session at 43 East Twen-
ty-second Street, but would echo her
words, she said.
"Bryan left the Cabinet" she said.
81 ant believe it. But yes, i sup
nose II is true. And |. as an Illinois
woman. feel that this means very
serious situation. In the West we IKE
BRYAN and trust him. We know that
he stands for social justice, that Is,
Justice to the plain people. He stood
for the working people; that was ms
mission in this administration. we
we're clad when he became part OF H.
and the workers in the West, who know
him, will feel that his leaving the ad-
uinistration portcnds no good
Mrs.. Charles +. Knoblauch. who dld
some animated heckling OF Miss CHRIS
label Pankhurst when that English mil
liant held her pro-Allies' meeting ar
Carnegie Hall last winter, gasped
when she was told the news late yes
terday. u.,
at seems extraordinary that Wilson
shouldn't have listened to the man VINO
made him-for Bryan made Wilson,
didn't he? Well, though ! am "A SUI
fragist and want TO vote. ! nave no
opinion Oh this crisis. have only a
fervert hone that the event wont
arouse the war party. | have 1alth
that il won't, because the mass OF the
neonlc don't want war. don't be-
love that two out of two hundred
want war That is the impression !
get from talking TO the people meet ,
Dean Virginia c. Gildersleeve, OF
BARNARD said: "Of course there is an
inclination to back the President what
ever his action may be. ! think we
ehorld await the facts of the point at
issue between Mr. Bryan and President
Wileon. VI am not one of those who
would have peace at any price. l can
imagine conditions under which UNI
fortunately we must fight. ! earnestly
none an honorable way out may be
found"
Miss Lima Gano. teacher Of history
End current events AT Wadleigh High
School. said: at is about time that we
had little stiffness in our upper lips.
President Wilson took enough back
talk from Germany. The people Will
stick by President Wilson. They elect
ed him, not Mr.. Bryan
Bryan did just right said Miss
Mary Dreier, former president Of the
Woman's Trade Union League. Gle be
lieves in the principles of peace, and
when he found that he was not in ac-
cord with the other members Of the
Cabinet there was nothing left for him
TO do but resign"
Miss Mary Anderson. organizer o.
the Woman's Trade Union League IN
Chicago. believes that the West will
stand by Bryan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
Lawyers Laud
Bryan's Act; Regret
Rupture in Cabinet

While lawyers throughout the city
were conservative in their comment
upon the resignation of the Secretary
of State. satisfaction was expressed
a. Mr.. Bryan's action, coupled with re-
gret that the Presidents Cabinet
should be ruptured at this crisis.
Frederic r. Coudert, the well known
international lawyer declared that
Secretary Bryan's resignation was de-
sirable from the nations point OF view.
lie said:
"Mr. Bryan has done the right and
manly thing, and it is desirable for
himself and for the country because his
position as a professed peace-at-any-
price man is incompatible with the
crea: trusteeship he held. The country
is peace loving, but it loves peace with
dignity and not at any price. The Wis
ion of the country is wiser than the
views of any one man.
sour people have chosen Washing
ton and Lincoln as the noblest expo
nents of American ideals. They both
waged great wars because they be-
lieved the ultimate good OF humanity
and our nation required 1t. Grover
Cleveland, standing for the rights of
a weak and defenceless nation, took
chance Of war rather than recede from
an attitude definitely adopted by the
American people and their great lead
ers.
II have no doubt that President VIII
son will not hesitate to follow in the
paths of these great men, and the
great trustees of human rights. We
are in the peculiar position of being
the only great nation not at war and
il devolves upon us to sustain the
standards Of international morality as
they have been developed through the
centuries.
For these reasons ! know that the
attitude of President Wilson is not
that of Mr. Bryan. The President up
holds the American attitude, and Mr..
Bryan evidently has the manhood to
be unwilling to remain in position
OF great trusteeship while he does not
approve of the policies cOnsecrated by
the American nation by the Revolu-
ton and by the Civil War"
Paul Fuller. while strongly behind
President Wilson and his notes. be-
!ieyes that Mr.. Bryan must be given
credit for Loyalty unfolding his chief
until he felt ne could do so no longer.
"Ile mas all along kept his personality
in the background. but now, looking
back at his position, | can see how It
was bound TO lead TO a break.
"Of course, it is not question OF
party strife; II is perfectly compre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
rHENArIoNAL WEEKLY

clined 10 think that the State Depart
ment. which has charge Of the foreign
affairs. is so conscientiously opposed to
our policy toward Germany that the
Secretary felt bound to resign rather
than TO periodically support his chief.
Pm not surprised at his action
said DR.. John II. Girdner longtime
personal friend of Mr.. Bryan, but I'm
very sorry hat his convictions led HIM
to take such step. know he be
lievcd with Tolsto that under no cir
cumstances was war justiiiable; he mad
conscientious scruples against It. The
note must have seemed like an ultima
tum to him"
Former Representative Martin W:
Littlcton expressed the opinion that II
Secretary Bryan could not agree with
President Wilson il was the manly
thing to resign.
at was the best thing that he could
do" said Mr.. Littleton. "ln such
crisis as this we should have only one
captain to the ship"
s. Stanwood Menken, who has been
prominent in independent Democratic
movements. said:
"The resignation of Mr. Bryan comes
at a good time; it gives President VIII
son a good chance to prove ms states
manship."
The Rev. DR.. VIM. 7. Manning. rec.
tor Of Trinity Church, when told OF
Mr.. Bryan's action and the resulting
notes between the now former Secre-
tarv Of State and the President. said;
"President Wilson's policy OF justice
and Grmness represents beyond cues
ton the sober judgment and the deep
conviction of the American people
Rabbi Joseph Silverman, of Temple
Emanuel. believes that Mr.. Bryan
pursued the wisest course when, md
ing that his policies did not agree
with President Wilson's principles, he
resigned.
Thomas Foley. Tammany leader Of
the I'd Assembly District:
"Well, he has resigned at last. he
wa5 the greatest load the Democratic
party ever had to carry"
secretary Bryan's resignation IS. IN
itself. a part of the message to Ger
many" declared Professor ]. 7. Shot
we'll. of the history department at Co
lumbia University, last night. 1T Will
drive the situation home to the Amer
lean people. 1t is hoped that Germany
will pay attention now and that she
will not mis-read the signs of Mr..
Bryan's resignation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
BRYAN'S ACTION
LEAVES WAKE
OF SURPRISE
O'GOrman Is Sorry and
Praises Foreign Policy
of Secretary.
RESIGNATION CALLED
CALAMITY BY HlLLES
McCombs AstOnished-Historic
Act, Says OsbOrn-Many
at Odds Over Move.

Surprise and nstonishment were
general among all classes when the
resignation of Secretary Bryan became
known last night. There was no other
topic of discussion in political circles.
Little else was talked of in clubs and
public places generally.
There was a wide difference of
opinion as to the causes that led up
to the resignation. but, for the mos;
part. IT was felt that Mr.. Bryan had
done the only thing he could DO IN
view OF the divergence between MS
ideas and those of President wilson.
Tammany men, who have little love
for the President, were inclined 10
take Mr.. Bryan's side of the argu-
ment. Republicans felt that the way
in which the Secretary of State had
been virtually forced out of the Cab
met might weaken the administration
among the great BODY or his friends.
Mr.. Bryan's action was freely talked
about in all the large hotels ana
restaurants on upper Broadway. Served
between meals was a discourse on the
act of the Secretary of State. In many
cases belief was expressed that the
Secretary should have resigned long
ago. owing to his attitude toward the
policy Of President Wilson, which was
freely commented upon as being dignl-
fed as well as diplomatic.
William +. McCoombs. chairman Of
the Democratic National Committee,
showed the greatest surprise when told
of Mr. organs resignation. After
thinking tho matter over carefully ne
declined to express any opinion Tor
publication.
at is too early yet to make any
comment" was the way he expressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09

hensible, when we realize what a pro-
nounced and convinced pacifist Mr..
Bryan is. He is like Andrew Carnegie,
who wouldn't sign an ultimatum for
anything. 1t is Important not to mag
Nifty this incident, for he is simply
sticking to his principles, while feel
sure the President will be strongly
upheld by the people"
Former Judge Morgan J. O'Brien
said: Its too bad rupture in the
Cabinet should come at this time, when
President Wilson is trying to preserve
peace with dignity. The American peo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09

pie will stand by the sentiment OF the
country, and that is with the President
Mr. Bryan's action is in error, and re-
grettable under the circumstances"
Professor G. W. Kirchwey, of the
Columbia Law School, said: "Mr.
Bryan's resignation and the Presidents
prompt acceptance OF it seems 20 indi-
cate that the more strenuous policy in
dealing with the German situation has
prevailed over the more moderate pol
icy advocated by Mr.. Bryan, and that
the Presidents note will bring US one
step nearer war with Germany"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
,.srican Newspapers De
'| rIare the People Are
with Wilson.
WANT NO WEAK
FOREIGN POLICY
.,d.ot Believed Stronger
w;,bout the NebraSkan at
Head of Cabinet

-,,,ior O. William Jennings
lie re- ss-~~c.sry OF State is "a dis
~ 80 important V.etofE lot strong Y.
trS .s..o-roach-goirs AmoucanlSm. j;
o. ,,.gmph of The ups'ano'ng @ ,ltl
g u.- .'1ilror+. .r tire national lie
7g'ios' po,nblc The plain
q ms dst Nr Bryan has been oq'
~s', Che Office te has quit. lie
G i..''.5iv Jos, tho confidence ad-
;r and s-03or, Of the people
...~-,~e-t N oc 5000 ior 'he
TO-, GOOD Tor bis ~dmmsira-
I'D GOOD foI tlc cocrtfF.
Chicago Herald"
..,y for The ngst cine IN MS
s'. 'e William Jennings Bryan
~, I'd tbe people of America pracu-
1oanimou. IN favor of something
X. nut forward has resignation
20 cabinet 40 one questions
I, ~ re-, .-, night 10 abandon the port
~ tho State Department If ne
ees With the foreign pohcy o.
,'s..rerrmert But the points Of d.
I. between the President ana
80 were ro more marked to-day
IL az Nav Is. when be put hls name
- nov historic document
" r n, r1'' the country forgive him the
49, ~ IN his letter Of farewell TO
y, P,e.i5,nt ttat i war comes he.
T.asrow Wilson. VIII oe responsible
a.. y because he is pursuing a policy
.aserinr onclao.y from MI
80 The responsibility viii be
1.,,-ts-s and very largely on the
,''.. ~ those who by their actions
..5 vorss lead Germany 10 entertain
=. Zone that this country Will not
..'.5 oHcellv and pi vatcly shoulder
!. ,bsulder with the President IN eE-
zinc % strict accountability Tor OIL
s,rss against our people and human
" BRYAN as private citizen VIII be
-, rersce 20 the peace Of the ma
~, ,har he has been as Secretary OF
soc Therein the country and freSl-
s,-, Wilson are 20 be congratulated
.Ths Philadelphia Public Ledger"
Nothing In Mr.. Bryan tenure OF the
,ses of Secretarv Of STATE becomes
lin HE the leaving d. His letter
% he President profiering his reslg-
rstor is an honest and manly state
rsnt Of the reasons for his action. He
ian no longer support q policy con-
tr,ry 70 his convictions. The sincerity
q me Presidents regret need not he
oge,,Ioned Tie probably likes Mr..
Prsn personally and he realizes the
political consequences that the resig-
rs.ion NAV involve. but he is too
shreEi an observer Of events not 70
nov that Mr Bry4n's conduct Of the
STATE DEPARTMENT has seriously les
,ssei rs prestige Even those who
liked him least did not anticipate that
he would fall so lar below measuring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
The Baltimore American"

The country looks upon Mr.. Bryan
as a deserter. vet this is no time TO
engage in ordinations. StH' senu-
ment will be strong against the Secre-
tarv Of State who retired from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
Astounding. Declares Hilles.

at is astounding! 1t seems incredi-
blei" exclaimed Charles ID. Hilles,
chairman OF the Republican National
Committee. 81 think the loss of Mr.
BRYAN will be a great calamity to the
Wilson administration. We had al
WAYS regarded him a some of the prln-
cipal factors in the administration.
He led the fight for the nomination OF
President Wilson in Baltimore. and
believe he was largely responsible for
his nomination. | believe he also had
great deal to do with the makeup
Of the Wilson Cabinet. While the res
ignation of Mr. Bryan may strengthen
Wilson in the East TO some extent,
believe Il will weaken him in the South
and the West.
"NIr. Bryan had a tremendous fol-
loving in this country, and | am sure
that these persons will side with hlm
in considering the causes that led up
10 the resignation
Senator James A. O'Gorman, who has
strenuously opposed President Wilson
in some of his most important meas
ures. declared that he had always had
the highest regard for the way IN
which Secretary Bryan had handled
our foreign affairs.
at is with ineXpressible regret, he
declared. that | learn of 'tr. Bryan's
resignation. ] was one OF those VINO
strenuouslv urged him to accept the
portfolio OF the State Department.
have had the greatest confidence In Mr..
Brvan's purpose and judgment regard
ing our foreign relations, and am eX-
tremely sorry that the administration
il no longer TO have the beneht OF ms
coupcol and advice
"Uistoric Act" Says Osborn.
When william Church Osborn, chair
man of the Democratic State Commit
tee. was informed Of Mr. Bryan rs
resignation at his country home, IN
Garrison. last night, he could scarcely
believe the news.
at will be a great historic act" said
Mr.. Osborn. after the letters OF Mr..
BRYAN and President Wilson had been
read 20 him. THE expressions OF both
men are typical. Il is most interesting
from psychological point OF view'
most extraordinary"
The resignation of Mr.. Bryan was
great credit to his character, added
Mr.. Osborn. However. do not agree
with his judgment in the matter Mr..
Bryan's sincerity to his own convlc-
d tons IS plainly SHOWN, as II tHN itsl
dents fidelity TO his convictions.
think the logic OF events has been too
strong for Mr.. Bryan's convictions. |
deeply regret that there should have
been a lack of agreement, even on the
method of presentation Of the views OF
the United States.
Ex-senator Chauncey VI. Depew said:
"Mr. Bryan and | have been personal
friends for many years, and / do not
care TO make any comment about MN.
So far as the matter in dispute be-
tween the President and Secretary
BRYAN is concerned. agree with the
President. / think the subject and
crisis are such that an answer should
be sent 10 Germany and reply de-
manded."
From Paterson former United States
Attorney General John ". Griggs sent
this statement to The Tribune:
"Mr. Pryan's action is very unpatri-
otto. The .e.dency will be to encour-
age the Germans 10 think the people
of the United States are not united IN
the support of its President, Oh
course. the Germans will now be IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09
(Second)

Our great specialized collections of haberdashery
hats and shoes are of the cultured taste
Of metropolitan men, than which there is no bet
ter, anywhere.
We never let go of anything good because it is
NOT novel The chevot shirts of generation ago, the
muslin night shirt-many old favortes-are here side
by side with the new things. We conservative, yet
alertly modern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-09

"The AmaZ-
ing Widow,"
the story OF
an American
girl w no liv e d
abroad, was found
among Anne War
ner's papers after her
death. 1t was her
last-and many say
her best work. 1t
starts in this weeks
Golfers;
THE NATIONAL WEEKLY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-06
Germany's Reply to the United States.

The latest note from Berlin to Washington,
in reply 10 our suggestions for exemptions from
blockade penalties Of certain cargoes. is couched
in most friendly language. However the ex-
pressions Of satisfaction from the kaiser's gov
eminent are based on Germany's proposals that
the exemptions from seizure under blockade be
extended to include quite a number OF eommodi-
ties beyond the list contemplated by the United
States
This naturally puts something of a damper
on any enthusiasm that might have been felt
over what was first reported to be Germany's
ready acquiescence in the suggestions from
Washington. n the terms OF the German note
are fully agreed to by the United States, Il will
have the effect of rendering nugatory the allies
blockade, except on war materials destined for
unneutral ports. Such proposal will surely be
refused by the allies
Whatever may be the immediate result OF
the present diplomatic exchange, It is having the
effect foreshadowed by The Bee at the begin
ming: It is a step in the way OF bringing the dis
oussion Of the issues nearer to the meat OF
the whole matter and consequently helps to
move the end OF the war up closer. The exchange
Of notes will continue. and as the views of the
parties are expressed the basis for the ultimate
negotiation may appear.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-06
nCity Beautifuly Plea too min.

Among other pretexts to support pleas for
higher rates, the railroads are using the prog
ress in public taste as cloak for their extrava.
gance. II is soberly set up that the erection and
maintenance of costly terminals has been to meet
a popular demand flowing from a developed
estheticism, and that these contributions to the
city beautiful should be paid for by the pa
irons Of the road. One OF the illustrations cited
that Of the new passenger station at Kansas City,
which is put into the bill as costing $50 600 000
is about fine an example OF unthrift as could
we'll have been presented.
The making Of proper provisions for the ex-
peditious handling OF traffic and the comfort
able accommodation of patrons does not call for
lavish outlays on mere magnifcence. Fifty mil
lions Of dollars would build double track rail-
way between Omaha and Chicago, with bridges
across the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and
all the station houses in between and the ex-
pendture OF that sum OF money on a single pas
senger station, in city Of no greater impor-
lance than Kansas City. certainly should not be
charged 10 the public.
II the railroads want to build with an eye to
traffic to be developed in time to come, we'll and
good; II is perhaps. wise to do so, but the fu-
ture should be permitted to take care Of the
charges. and not heap 1t all on the present gen.
GRAFTON.