Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-09

sret that Mt Bryan has felt q necessary
TO sever his relations with ne. We have
/ growu to have the deepest affection and
I admiration for him. As one who fol
lowed him IN his many fights I cannot
but feel deep sense Of personal ioss
In his withdrawal"
Rryah's Statement.
Secretary Bryan said al his home when
told OF the formal announcement OF his
resignation:
/ In view Of the announcement Of my
resignation I will say, that letters being
made public Herewith state my reasons,
but l viii have e more complete state
ment that will be given out when the
American reply 20 the German note IL
sent which probably will be tomorrow.
MY resignation takes effect as soon
/ as the note has been forwarded"
Mr.. Bryan added that he probably
would remain In Washington for "A while.
Long Talked of.
That there had been friction between
the president and Mr.. Bryan has been
the undercurrent Of comment for several
weeks. but as the president heretofore
had always been able to secure the
acquiesconce OF the secretary in his point
Of view, talk OF resignation was dis
counted generally. II came to light To-
day that the position Of Mr.. Bryan in
the cabinet recently has become very em-
barTassIng-his advocacy OF peace being
so pronounced that other members of
the cabinet. who felt that the United
/ lya Of
the consequences. were understood 20
have on occasions declared their inten-
ton OF resigning II policy OF firmness
and vigor was not adopted.
Tho real disagreement dates back 10
the famous session OF the cabinet when
the note of May 49, following the sinking
OF the Busitania was drafted. informing
Germany that the United states would
not omit any word or any act ITO
protect It's rights.
why re Consented.
AT that time Mr.. Bryan made a speech
counseliinR peaceful measures and eau
tlous action. He gave his consent To
signing the note only after II was tenta-
lively arranged that a statement at the
White House should be Issued and
transmitted to the Germon government,
announcing that In a smuch as Germany
had accepted the principle OF the peace
treaties negotiated between the United
States and other countries differencei
between the two nations might be ad-
! justed by a commission Of investigation
Opposition 20 this course was most
vehement IN some cabinet quarters and
the president after having considered nj
length Mr Bryan's suggestion finally
dlsapprovcd at the hour the note waf
sent. Some cabinet officers declared that
such an appendix 90 the note OF May 1;
would be- construed abroad as a weaken
ting Of the American position and their
counsel prevailed. Since then the official
relations Of MT Bryan with the presi-
dent and other cabinet officers have been
somewhat strained. although the closest
personal friendship has been maintained
Officials of the administrations sent theiI
personal regrets.
Statement Issued.
Secretary Tuinulty issued statement
TO that effect and the president referred
10 the same IN HIS letter. Admiration and
praise OF the courageous manner In which
Mr. Bryan had fought for and held TO
his convictions were expressed By Off
Gals on every side including those who
have been most vigorous In the opposition
to his policy.
The strong personal attachment OF the
president and Mr. Bryan has long been
. noticeable In their everyday conferences.
Even today as they met in the cabinet
room their greeting was one of affection
and regard.
II became known only tonight that
twice before In the two years and three
months of his term Mr. Bryan had Of
fered TO resign 30 as to save the presi-
dent from embarrassment. and each time
the president refused 70 accept the resig-
nation. Throughout the constand news
paper bombardment OF Mr.. Bryan for hia
views on peace. his advocacy OF prohibit
tion and his speeches on the ohautauqua,
the president has stood by the secretary,
resenting criticism OF him.
Often Yielded.
} In domestic affairs the two mon were
ne the helm OF the democratic party IN
it's first ascendancy into power IN six
: teen years co-operNted most harmonl-
> ouHly. OFTEN Mr. Bryan yielded some
. OF his own views. W on the currency bill
: and used his influence TO assist the presi.
, dents program in congress. II was no,
a surprising. therefore. TO officials and
l friends OF the president and Mr.. Bryan
{ TO learn tonight that tho latter continued
undaunted in his support OF the presI.
Q dent politically. although he could no,
remain in the cabinet and give him off.
ciai help on a matter Of principle whIcf
affected his entire philosophy OF life.
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