Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-09
President Wilson's Firm Stand Is
Too Menacing for Secretary of State

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II was learned tonight that With
the knowledge that hts resignation
had already been accepted by the
president. Mr.. Bryan felt it would be
indelieate to attend today's session
unless his presence was desired by the
president. When Mr. Wilson tele-
phoned an invitation the secretary
hurried to the White House, face
somewhat drawn and pale When
the cabinet adjourned shortly after |
O'Clock Mr.. Bryan entertained seven OF
his colleagues, all who could attend,
at luncheon at the University club.
The luncheon was In the nature of a
farewell.
Friction for Several Weeks.
That there had been friction be-
tween the president and Mr.. Bryan
has been the undercurrent of COM
ment for several weeks. but as the
president heretofore had always been
able to secure the acquiescence of the
secretary In his point of view. talk of
resignation was discounted generally.
II came to light today that the posi-
tion Of Mr.. Bryan in the cabinet re-
Gently has become very embarrassing
his advocacy of peace being so pro-
nounced that other members OF the
cabinet who felt that the United
states should assert itself, irrespec-
tive of the consequences. We're under
stood To have on one occasion declar-
ed their intention of resigning II a
policy of firmness and vigor were not
adopted.
Dates Back TO Lusitania Note.
The real disagreement dated back
TO the famous session of the cabinet
when the note of May 10, following
the sinking of the Lusitania, was
drafted, informing Germany that
the United States would not "omit
any word or act to protect its rights.
AT that time Mr.. Bryan made q
speech counseling peaceful measures
and cautious action. He gave his con
sent to signing the note only after it
was tentatively arranged that state
ment at the White House should be
issued and transmitted to the Ger
man government, announcing that
inasmuch as Germany had accepted
the principle of the peace treaties ne
gotiated between the United States
aud other countries. differences be-
tween the two nations might be adj
iusted by a commission of investiga-
tion. Opposition to this course was
ters, and the president, after having
at length MIR. Bryan's sug-
gestion, finally disapproved It at the
hour the note was sent Some eahine,
officers argued that such an appendix
TO the note Of MAY 10 would be con
strued abroad as weakening of the
American position and their counsel
prevailed.
Official Relations Strained.
Since then the official relations of
Mr.. Bryan with the president and the
other cabinet officers have been some
what strained, although the closest
friendship has been main
tanned. Officials of the administration
were unanimous tonight In their eX-
preston Of personal regret Secretary
issued a statement to that
effect, and the president reflected the
same sentiment in his letter. Admira-
ton and praise for the courageous
in which Mr.. Bryan had
fought for aud held to his convic-
ions We're expressed by officials on
every side, including those who had
been most vigorous in their opposi-
ion to his policies.
The strong personal attachment of
he president and Mr. Bryan has long
been noticeable in their every day
conference Even today as they met
n the cabinet room, their greeting
vas one of affection and regard.
Previous Offers TO Resign.
1t became known only tonight that
vice before in the two years and
hree months of his term Mr.. Bryan
rad offered to resign so as to save the |
president from embarrassment, and /
each time the president refused to
iceept the resignation. Throughout
he constant newspaper bombardment
# Mr.. Bryan for his views on peace, /
lis advocacy of prohibition and his /
ipeeches ON the chautauqua, the |
PRESIDENT has stood by the secretary, I
'esenting criticism of him. !
In domestic affairs the two men /
Who were at the helm of the demo-
ratio party in its first ascendancy in |
o power in sixteen years, co-eperated /
most harmoniously. Often Mr.. Bryan !
'ieided some Of his own views, as on /
he currency bill and used his influ- !
nee to assist the presidents program I
II congress. 1t was not surprising |
therefore,, to officials and friends of |
he president and Mr.. Bryan, to learn I
onight that the latter continued un-
lent politically, although he could not |
emain in the cabinet and give him Of
ieial help on a matter of principle |
which affected his entire philosophy I
t life.
Utmost Secrecy Preserved
Secretary Bryan virtually had con-
idered himself as out OF the admin
stration all day Denying himself to
newspaper men twice during the day
/ his usual time for receiving them,
he secretary thereby aroused sus-
'icion that something unusual had I
ccurred. After lunchlng with other
nembers of the cabinet, he returned |
0 his office with Secretary Daniels
th0 remained for a few minutes
.ater Secretary Daniels steadfastly |
from discussing what had
occurred at the cabinet meeting.
Secretary Bryan was at the state
apartment until $50 o'clock, and !
uring the afternoon saw MIR da
lama, the Brazilian am hassador. A
ew minutes before leaving the secre-
airy dropped into the office of Coun-
elor Lansing for brief chat with
he man who will take up his port I
olio tomorrow.
There is nothing to be said" Mr..
'ryan remarked to group Of news
aper men as he left Counselor Ian
ing's office. That was a few minutes
efore it had been officially learned
hat the resignation had been submit
ed and accepted
Jests With Reporters.
There is much speculation
broad" someone suggested to the
eefetary.
I
Wen, Mr.. Bryan responded with
smile, you know there is law
gainst speculation in futures. You
entiemen want to be very CAREFUL