The Washington times., 1915-06-09

when was delayed In going to Cabinet.
Have you ever noticed a hen trying to
get her chickens under her wing :?
Have you noticed how fussy and irri-
table she was? l have felt oftentimes
like the hen in that respect.
His Plans Not Formed.
i've been trying to keep a number
of international secrets covered up, and
I've been sometimes cross and irrita BILE
for fear they would creep out We
don't question the good Intentions Of
the hen. and hope you will not ques-
ton mine. so much for any friction
1 have no news this morning"
Mr.. Bryan said he had no personal
plans and that things had happened in
way that could not be planned for.
He will remain in Washington for
awhile.
ut was not an event that could be
planned for" said the Secretary.
AFTER answering various questions, he
said good-by to the newspapermen and
shook hands with each one. Many OF
him.
Although there were few callers a,
Mr.. Bryan's office this morning. It is
understood he has received great
many messages from his friends. He
refused to discuss these or to make any
public statement. Nor would he sa!
whether he had received expressions
of good will from any Of the diplomats
Review Their Differences.
When Mr.. Bryan arrived at the
White House he was alone and wen,
into the main entrance, proceeding a,
once to the Presidents private study
There the two men sat on a sofa and
briefly but in an entirely friendly man.
ner reviewed their differences.
We'll. Mr.. President" said the retir.
ing premier. last night for the first
time in weeks 1 enjoyed an uninter-
rupted sleep. Many a time before that
have gotten up In the middle of the
might DO to take some Of the burden cfi
II have tried, too" said the President.
Ito bear my share"
The two men then arose and clasped
hands. BY what seemed to be a COM
God bless you!'
AS the Secretary was leaving the
White House. Jules Jusserand, the
french ambassador. accompanied by
embassy, In full dress uniform. was
entering. The ambassador and retir-
ing Secretary clasped hands. while the
aide stood at military attention. They
eHcndnBed Iel1CltatlOns.
tary to the President Tumuity, then then
walked down from the portico. as the
ambassador and military aide passed
in
A photographer, waiting in front OF
the executive offices begged the prIvi-
iege OF swapping the two men together
Mr.. Bryan cheerfully consented, Insist.
Ing. however. that the newspa permen
should be taken with him and Mr. Tu-
multy on one plate.
The interview between the President
and Mr. Bryan was concluded at 12:45
Five minutes later the note to Germany
was igned. and Rryan's secretaryship
SANE :naesins fS an ActsnS END The signature was
Counselor Lansing. Solicitor. Cone
Johnson. all the high officials, and all
the employees Of the depa artment Assem-.
bled to say farewell to Mr.; Bryan al
npescb hs s,sn made bTe
OF the work of the force under him. He
spoke with deep feeling, his voice broke
at times. and his eyes showed traces OF
tears. Many Of those in the room show
would feel bad If he thought any one ir
the department believed he had beer
| unfair.
Praised BY Associates.
The rewards Of life are not money
and true service manlfests itself II
loyalty and appreciation he said.
He was vigorously appl0uded. The
Solicitor Johnson shook hands wit
him and briefly voiced the sentiment
of the force. euloglzing Mr.. Bryan an
| alluding to his justice. He said he ha
never heard an hbusive word from tn
Secretary and he was the fairest ma
under whom he had ever served. Afte
that, all present shook hands with MI
Bryan, who left the department a littl
later
Mr.. Bryan admitted that he had re
caived few" kilograms today from
different parts of the country com
menting on his action. but declined T.
make them public or indicate thei
general nature.
After today" he said, following ,
pause, when l return to the depart
ment II will be as private citizen
My movements will not be of much in