Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-06-10

made speech counselling peaceful meas
urcS and cautious action. He gave his
consent to signing the note only after 1t
was tentatively arranged that state
ment at the White House should be is
sued and transmitted to the German
government. announcing that inasmuch
as Germany had accepted the principle
of the peace treaties negotiated between
the United States and Other countries,
differences between the two nations
might ne adjusted by a commission OF
investigation. Opposition to this course
was most vehement in some cabinet
quarters and the President, after having
considered at length Mr.. Bryans sug-
gestion. finally disapproved it at the hour
the note was sent. Some cabinet Off
GERS argued that such an appendix to
the note of May IL would be construed
abroad as weakening of the American
position; and their counsel prevailed.
OFFICIALS REGRETFUID
Since then the official relations of NJ.
Bryan with the President and the other
cabinet officers have been somewhat
strained, although the closest personal
friendship has been maintained. Officials
of the administration Wero unanimous
Tonight in their expressions of personal
regret. Secretary Tumuty issued a state
mcnt to that effect, and the President
reflected the same sentiment in his letter
Admiration and praise for the courageous
manner in which Mr.. Bryan had fought
for and held to his convictions were eX
pressed by officials on every side, includ-
Ing those who had been most vigorous
in their opposition to his policies.
The strong personal attachment Of the
President and Mr.. Bryan has long been
noticeable in their every day conferences
Even to-day as they met in the cabinet
room their greeting was one of affection
and regard
IS THIRD OFFER TO QUIT
1t became known only tonight that
twice before in the two years and three
months of his term Mr. Bryan had
offered to resign so as to save the Presi-
dent from embarrassment, and each time
! the President 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 on the
| Chautauqua. the President has stood by
the secretary, resenting criticism OF him,
In domestic affairs the two co-operatcd
most tremendously. Often Mr.. Bryan
yielded some of his own views, as on
! the currency bill, and used his influence
TO assist the Presidents program in Con-
gress. It was not surprising, therefore,
! TO officials and friends of the President
and MIR. Bryan, to learn tonight that the
latter continued undaunted in his sup
port of the President politically. although
he could not remain in the cabinet and
give him official help on a matter of
principle which affected his entire
philosophy of life
MIR. BRYAN JOVIAL.
Secretary Bryan virtually had consid-
cred himself as out of the administration
all day. He was at the state department
after the cabinet luncheon until 500
O'Clock. A few minutes before leaving the
secretary dropped into the Office Of Coun-
sellor Lansing for a brief chat with the
man who will take up his portfolio to-
morrow.
Then he joined Mrs. Bryan. who await
ed him in an automobile, They rode for
half an hour, returning to their home
about six O'Clock. Mr. Bryan had just
prepared to go out for dinner when re-
porter for the Associated Press reached
the house. The secretary was attired in
evening clothes and appeared in a jovial
mood
Mr.. Secretary, we are informed that
you have resigned" said the newspaper
man,
"Where did you get that information? p
he asked sharply,
II would Ike to be thoroughly informed
about such an occurrence before | dis
cuss it,"
WILL ISSUE STATEMENT
When assured that announcement of
his resignation had been announced from
the White House. Mr.. Bryan verified the