New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-10
Ultimatum Suggested as
Possible Cause of
Bryan Break.
PRESS ENDORSES
PRESIDENTS STAND
Says New Policy Marks End of
Vacillation of the Ad-
ministration.
nv Cable "a Tae ~ ure J

London. June q Secretary Bryan s
resignation dominates the news OF the
day. IL is generally accepted that II
means President Wilson is taking a
very firm stand against Germany.
II is even guessed that the note must
amount to an ultimatum TO Germany
and the possibility of war between
the two countries is openly discussed.
In certain circles, however, there is
a report that the President intends 10
go no further than breaking off diplo-
matte relations with Germany, taking
no action against Austria or Turkey
and holding aloof from any alliance
with the Allies. The publication of the
American note is awaited with the
keenest interest.
Two conclusions are drawn from Mr.
Bryan's Resignation. One is that Ger
many may feel that Mr.. Bryan's defec-
tion indicates a divided opinion IN
America and that, therefore, the coun-
try is not united behind the President
The other is the likelihood that Ger
many will he impressed with President
Wilson's determination and serious
ness and thus will be more likely to
make concessions.
The Evening Standard" says: "Mr.
Bryan's resignation from President
Wilson's Cabinet appears 10 fore
shadow a more decided American pol
icy-not necessarily Intervention or
war. We have already expressed our
hope that The United States will not
be drawn into the conflict, but II is
becoming increasingly difficult for her
to remain outside"
zone of the most decisive events in
. IT,. ,- II TO ~
calls the resignation of Secretary OF
State Bryan.
"Deathblow TO Germany"
Coming after the heroic decision of
Italy to draw her sword in defence OF
liberty and the public law Of Europe"
"The Star" says, at is a deathblow
TO the Germanic powers. II means that
America has crossed the Rubicon. II
means that the greatest democracy on
earth has resolved to be true TO itself
and its ideals. II means that Germany
will be held 10 a strict accountability
for her violations of human sanctities.
Ii means that the American people will
defend civilization against barbarsm;
international law against submarine
piracy, AMI right against conscience
less might. 1t means that Germany
must choose between obedience 10 the
ancient code of sacred justice and the
new code Of satanic deviltry. 1t means
that America will omit no act which
is necessary to cleanse the seas OF the
Prussian wolves and tigers who prey
upon women and children"
1.-THE Pail Mall Gazette" says: The
position of President Wilson will not
in any way be weakened by the loss Of
one who has been his chief official
supporter. In accepting Mr.. Bryan's
resignation and persisting in the course
which has brought it about, the Presi-
dent has given the last blow to the
legend that he was himself lacking in
decisive qualities or in the nerve de-
manded by real crisis. In taking his
stand upon the platform of strict ac-
countability' at the cost of rupture in
his most intimate circle, he has given
conclusive proof that his prolonged
self-restraint was moderation OF
strength, and not timidity. He will
ind himself more firmly planted in the
regard Of the American people to-day
than at any period since his accession
TO Office"