Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
Secretary Bryan Resigns from Cabinet

been most vigorous in the opposition to
his policies.
Personal Affection
| The strong personal attachment OF
the President and Mr.. Bryan has long
been noticeable in their every day con-
ferences, Even today. as they met in
the cabinet room, their greeting was
| one of affection and regard.
! Offered to Resign Before
| It became known tonight that twice be-
| fore in the two years and three months
! of his term Mr. Bryan had offered to re-
| sign so as to save the President from
i embarrassment, and each time the Pres
| ident 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. the President has stood by
| the secretary. resenting criticism OF him.
| In domestic affairs the two men who
were at the helm of the Democratic par
t. in its first ascendency into power in
| Is years, co-operated most harmonious
I ~
! his own views. as on the currency bill,
and used his influence to assist the Pres
| ident's program in Congress. 1t was not
surprising therefore to officials and
| friends of the President and Mr.. Bryan
| to learn tonight that the latter was I'M
| daunted in his support of the President
| politically, although he could not re-
main in the cabinet and give him official
| help on matters which affected his entire
| philosophy Of life.
Citizen Bryan's Attitude
+, Secretary Bryan virtually had consid-
| cred himself as out OF the administra-
| ton all day. Denying himself to news
paper man twice during the day at mis-
usual time for receiving them the sec
rotary thereby aroused suspicion that
| something unusual had occurred. After
lunching with other members OF the
| cabinet he returned to his office, accom-
panied by Secretary Daniels, who re-
manned for few minutes. Later Secre-
! tary Daniels steadfastly refrained from
discussing what had occurred at the cab
, met meeting. Secretary Bryan was at
| the state department until $50 o'clock
| and during the afternoon saw Mr.. Daga-
| ma, the Brazilian ambassador. A few
! minutes before leaving the secretary
! dropped into the Office of Counsellor
Lansing for a brief chat with the man
who will take up his portfolio tomorrow.
| "Nothns to BE Said
There is nothing to be said" Mr..
| Bryan remarked to a group OF newspaper
| men as he left Counsellor Lansings Of
! fee. That was few minutes before it
! had been unoficially learned that the
resignation had been submitted and ac-
/ copied
There is much speculation abroad
! someone suggested to the secretary.
WELL" Mr.. Bryan responded with a
! smile, you know there is a law against
! speculation in futures. You gentlemen
| want to be very careful about speeula-
! ton in futures. you know
Riding with Mrs. Bryan
| Then he joined Mrs. Bryan, who await
| ed him in an automobile. They rode for
half an hour. returning TO their home
| about o'clock. Mr. Bryan had Just
prepared TO go out for dinner when rep
resentative Of The Associated Press
attired in evening clothes and appeared
in jovial mood.
7 Events Anticipated
Events during the day about the state
| department seemed to foreshadow SEN
| sational climax. The situation from
early morning until late at night was
strained one When Secretary Bryan
reached his Office early in the morning
he wore a troubled look. This had worn
/ off later in the day. particularly after
| the luncheon with other cabinet officers.
| Those who saw the secretary early in
| the day attributed his manner to the
gravity of the situation relating to the
German situation and little curiosity was
aroused until after II O'Clock. the hour
| for the cabinet meeting had passed.
Usually on the cabinet days the secre-
tary does not give audience to newspa-
per men, but meets them in the corridor
few minutes before the hour and ASKS
them to walk with him over to the
White House. This morning more than
| 80 newspaper men were waiting outside
| the secretary's door. 1t was five mia
| utes after the cabinet hour and Mr.. Bry,
an did not appear. Correspondents loo}Se
ed inquiringly at each other and won
dered about the delay.
| Isn't he going to the cabinet meet
ing?" they asked.
| do you suppose he's res:gned?"
| Ten minutes later word was sent in
asking the secretary if he would see the
newspaper men. Mr.. Bryan directed a
reply that he was detained from the cab
met meeting by important business.
When he appeared at last just before
noon, brisk and smiling. he greeted the
anxious group with:
We'll will you walk with me?"
| Every man Of them followed, directing
rapid fire questions.
II had important business which de-
tanned me-, Mr.. Bryan answered to all.
and no more information came from
nim until after the formal announce
inent from the White House.
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