The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-06-19

tlonai law.
away from his instructions as . dele
gate and swung behind Wilson.
Lansing Authority on Law.
Robert Lansing, who succeeds MI.
Bryan as secretary OF state. has been
counsel for the state department since
the early days of Mr.. Wilson's admin
istration. He is son-in-law OF former
Secretary of State John w. Foster. and
1t is understood that Mr.. Lansing has
received valuable advice from this
source during the trying days OF the
European war.
Mr.. Lansing is fifty years old. He
Is son of the late John Lansing OF
Watertown, N. Y, where he had made
his home for many years. He has been
counsel for the government In many
important controversies with foreign
governments, notably In the Berins
sea dispute with Great Britain.
| Bryan's Letter of Resignation
Following is Mr.. Bryan's letter or
resignation:
Secretary OF State. Washington.
June 3, 1915.
my Dear Mr.. President:
"It is with sincere regret that I
have reached the conclusion that I
should return to you the commission Of
secretary of state with which you hon.
ored me at the beginning of your aoS
ministration.
"Obedient to your sense OF duty ana
actuated by the highest motives. you
have prepared for transmission to the
German government note In which I
cannot join without violating what l
deem to be an obligation to my coun-
try. and the issue involved is of such
moment that, to remain member OF
the cabinet would be as unfair to You
as It would be to the cause which II
nearest my heart. namely. the pre-
vention of war.
Il. therefore. respectfully tender my
resignation to take effect when the
note is sent. unless you prefer an
earlier date. Alike desirous of
reaching a peaceful solution Of the
problem arising out of the use of
submarines against merchantmen, we
find ourselves differing irreconcilably
as to the methods which should be EN-.
ployed.
1T falls to your lot to speak ON.
ciaily for the nation; I consider It to
be none the less my duty to endeavor,
as a private citizen. to promote the
end which you have in view by means
which you do not feel at liberty to
use.
In severing the intimate and pleas.
ant relations which have existed be.
tween US during the past two years
permit me to acknowledge the pro
found satisfaction which It has given
me to be associated with you In the
important work which has come be
fore the state department and q
thank You for the courtesies extended
with the heartiest good wishes 10,
your personal welfare and for the suc
cess OF your administration, am. mn
dear president.
very truly yours,
Nv. J. BRYAN.
/ President Wilson's Answer.
The president. replying to Mr.
Bryan. said:
"June 8. 1918
my Dear Mr.. Bryan:
II accept your resignation only b
cause you insist upon its acceptance
and ! accept It with much more thai
deep regret with . feeling Of persona
sorrow. Our two years Of close asso
citation have been very delightful I,
me-. Our judgments have accorded 1,
practically every matter of ofYlcia
duty and Of public policy until nov
your support OF the work and pur
poses Of the administration has beeI
| generous and loyal beyond praise
your devotion to the duties OF You
great ONCE and your eagerness I,
take advantage Of every great oppoI
tunity for service II offered has bee,
an example to the rest Of NJ: 70,
have earned our affectionate admirs
tion and friendship. Even now ~
are not separated In the object =,
seek, but only in the method by vhic]
We seek Il
| 1T n for these reasons nv fse,,n,
about your retirement from the -
retaryship Of state goes 20 much Der
or than regret. l sincerely dsplore 4
| Our objects ara the same. ana u
Il OUGHT 20 pursuo them foroehos q