Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-09
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W. | BRYAN HAS RE tI,S1ED
 AS SECRETARY OF STATE

selling peaceful measures and cou- tious action He gave his consent to signing the note only after it was ten tatively arranged that a statement at the White House should be issued and transmitted to the German govern ment, announcing that inasmuch as Germany had accepted the principle of the treaties negotiated between the United States and other countries, diff ferences between the two nations might be adjusted by a commission of investigation.
 Opposition to this course was most vehement in some cabinet quarters, and the president after having con- sidered at length MT. Bryans sugges- ton finally disapproved it at the hour the note was sent. Some cabinet of to the note of May 13 would be con strued abroad as weakening of the American position and their counsel prevailed.
 Official Relations Strained.
 Since then the official relations of MT, Bryan with the president and the other cabinet officers have been somewhat strained, although the clos est personel friendship has been ma1n- tained Officials of the administration were unanimous tonight in their per sonal expressions of regret. Secre- tary Tumulty issued statement to that effect, and the president reflected the same sentiment in his letter.
 Admiration For Bryan.
 Admiration and praise for the cour- ageous manner in which Mir. Bryan had fought for and held to his convic- tions were expressed by officials on every side, including those who had been most vigourous in their opposi- ton to his policies.
 Affectionate Greeting Between Presi-
 dent Wilson and Bryan.
 The strong personal attachment of the president and MT. 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.
 Had Twice Offered to Resign.
 It became known only tonight that twice before in the two years and three months of his term MT. Bryan had offered to resign so as to save the president from embarrassment and each time the president refused to accept the resignation. Throughout the constant newspaper bombardment of MT. Bryan for his views on peace, speeches on the Chautauqua, the pres ident has stood by the secretary, re- senting criticism of him.
 In Accord in Domestic Affairs.
 In domestic affairs the two men who were at the helm of the democratic party in it's first ascendancy into pow CT in sixteen years, COoperated most harmoniously. Often MT. Bryan yield ed some of his own views as on the currency bill, and used his influence to assist the presidents programme in It was not surprising there fore, to officials and friends of the president and MT. Bryan to learn to- night that the latter continued un- daunted in his support of the presi- dent politically, although he could not remain in the cabinet and give him which affected his entire philosophy. of life.
 Denied Himself to Newspaper Men.
 Secretary Bryan virtually had con- sidered himself as out of the admin fstration all day. Denying himself to men twice during the day with his usual time for receiving them, the secretary thereby aroused suspi- cion that something unusual had oc- cured. After lunching with other members of the cabinet he returned to his office, accompanied by Secretary Daniels. who remained for a few min utes. Later Secretary Daniels stead fastly refrained from discussing what occurred at the cabinet meeting.
 At State Department at 5.3o.
 Secretary Bryan was at the state until 5.30 o'clock and dur ing the afternoon saw MT. Da aGma, uteS before leaving the secretary drop- ped into the office of Counsellor Lans- ing for a brief chat with the man who will take up his portfolio to- morrow.
 There is nothing to be said," MT. Bryan remarked to a group of news paper men as he left Counsellor Lans- ing's office. That was a few minutes before 1t had been unof1icially learned that the resignation had been submit ted and accepted.
 There is much speculation abroad" some one suggested to the secretary.
 Well" MT. Bryan responded with a smile, ''you know there is a law against speculation in futures. You gentlemen want to be very careful about speculation in futures you know"
 Bryan in JoviaI Mood.
 Then he joined Mrs. Bryan, who awaited him in an automobile. They rode for half an hour, returning to their home about six o'clock. MT. Bryan had just prepared to go out for dinner when @ reported for The As sociated Press reached the house. The, secretary was attired in evening clothes and appeared in a jovial mood,
 MT. Secretary. we are informed that you have resigned"
 Where did you get that 1nforma-, tion?" he asked sharply.
 I would like to be thoroughly in- formed about such an occurrence be- fore discuss it.''
 Verified His Resignation.
 When assured that announcement of his resignation had been made from the White House, Mfr. Bryan at once verified the news and asked if an in- terchange of letters between the pres- ident and himself had been made n1Ih- lice This. he learned, had been done.
 .The 1etters," said Mr.. Bryan. estate the reasons for my resignation. show Ing that it was precipitated by diff ferences. of opinion as to what course should be taken with regard 'to fhe American reply to the German nn+e will have a more complete state ment that will sibe given out as soon as the note is sent, which probably will be tomorrow.
 T would like to say more. but can- not do so at this time. It would moi be appropriate for me to make 11IrI1