The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-10
Retiring Secretary Feels Much
Relieved Over Casting Aside
Burdens Of Office
SOME DECLARE HE HAS
MADE UNPOPULAR MOVE
Say He Should Not Have De-
serted Administration at a
Crucial Time-Flood Of Tel
egrams Uphold Wilson

Washington. June s.--Before issu-
ing his statement today MIR. Bryan
called at the White House to say fare
well to the President, Secretary Tu-
muity was present during the inter-
view. The President received NJ.
Bryan In the green room. and they.
sat and chatted for about half an
hour. Their attitude toward each
other had every appearance of cor
diality. Mr.. Bryan again reviewed
his views in regard 10 the submarine
issues and told the President that he
United States ought to say that Amer
leans should not sail on vessels carry
ing ammunition. He emphasized that
his entire life had been devoted to
the principle embodied in his thirty
peace treaties with foreign nations.
He told the President that he real
lied his position and assured him
riat he would not have respected the
President IL he fthe Presidency had
not pursued the course that he did,
He added that he believed the Pres.-
dent respected him for the stand he
had taken, and the President replied
that he aid.
In this farewell conversation wien
the President Mr.. Bryan again rep
resented that his efforts before the
country would he by way of support
Ia the President in that they would
be designed to insure peace. Mr..
BRYAN confided to the President that
he felt greatly relieved. and that last
night he had enjoyed the hrst sound
sleep ne had had In many q day The
interview closed with God bless
you from each.
Statement Causes stir.
Mr.. Bryan's statement issued this
afternoon. explaining his resignation
as Secretary of state. caused a stir
In Washington almost equal to that
which attended the news OF Mr.
Bryan's retirement.
The remedies, which Mr.. Bryan
vainly urged on the President and the
rejection Of them resulted In his resig-
nation. were the reference of disputes
with Germany for investigation 10 an
international court of inquiry. the
prohibiting of American passenger
vessels from carrying ammunition,
and a warning 70 Americans against
travelling on vessels of helligerent ma
tons which are in danger of attack.
Just what plans Mr.. Bryan has.
made to convince the country that
these are the remedies which should
be applied to the German situation
instead of the Presidents more force
full policy have not been disclosed yet
It is understood. though. that thev
include speaking engagements and
campaign of statements. Mr.. Bryan
made IL plain today that none of his
speeches on this subject would be for
pay.
VIII Go to Asheyilie.
n Is known that Mr.. Bryan will
remain In Washington at least two
weeks. and then will take a brief rest
at Asheville. n. c. The expectation Is
that after that he will take up his tour
OF speech-making.
ment which aroused the greatest re-
sentiment In Washington today was his
deliberate attempt TO argue the sub
marine issues before the Presidents
note has been made public. Those
who criticized this course pointed out
that II might have been proper for
Mr.. Bryan to have stated the facts in
regard to hts resignation. but his
statement today goes far beyond sueh
q recital 1t is indeed regarded as an
argument and special plea in favor or
M. Bryan.s proposals as against the
course pursued by President VIII
son.
Hryan statement pointed out that the
ex- Secretary's attitude toward the en-
tire submarine issue was narrow ana
essentially selfish. compared with that
Of the President. Mr.. Bryan. Il was
argued, views the matter as one affect
fng only the Immediate future OF the
nstion. President Wilson. on the other
hand, bases his vigorous stand on the
grounds OF humanity and the necessity
81 maintaining the principles OF Inter-
national law invtolate, not only for the
rood OF the United States, but for the
good Of the world In the years to come,
This 10 the big. broad issue that has ap-
peaied to the President In the present
crieis. and II H. the one which led his
Cabinet to stand solidly behind him
with the single exception OF Secretary
bryan.
tfnued 10 try to make up their mind
lust what effect Mr.. Bryan's resignation
is going to have upon the present situa-
zion ~ regards Germany. .s.s......3.,s.
Declare Meve UnpepsIafs
upon one thing nearly everybody
here 10 agreed. and that II that Mr..
Bryan has made the most unpopular
move OF his life. On all sfdes criti-s
ctsm was heard. on the ground that Mr..
Bryan should not have deserted the
Administration at q time when his go
ing would tend to weaken the Presi-
1 aeJfsa demands Upon Germany.s ~ :.
The Presidont, and his advisers are
hopeful from the Developments thus far
that the effect OF Mr.. Bryan's rssig-
nation will not seriously weaken this
aovsrnmsnt's policy. A food of teie-
grams poured In upon the White House
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