Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-09

f to your desire only because I must and wish to bid you Godspeed in the parting We shall continue to work fol the same causes even when we do not work in the same way.
 With affectionate regard,
 1 Sincerely yours,
 'sWOODROW'WII} 1 Caused Sensation nsWashinston. l Dramatically the official relation of
 MT. Bryan with the administration of the man whose nomination he assist 1 ed so materially in bringing about at the Baltimore convention of 1912, came | to an end. It caused a sensation in | the national capital, scarcely paral- | 1eled in recent years. Ambassadors, ministers diplomatists from foreign lands. officials of every rank and sta- l tion, heard the news as it was flash by newspaper extras tonight. They interpreted Var1ouSly Its effect on the delicate situation that had arisen be- tween Germany and the United States. The resignation of the staunchest ad- vocate of peace in the presidents of f1cial family spread broadcast the be- lief that the policy of the United States as definitely determined upon the United States in any eventuality that might arise.
 News Leaked Out.
 Originally it was the intention of the president and MT. Bryan to have the announcement of ethe resignation made simultaneously with the des- patch of the note to Germany, but when MT. Bryan did not attend the cabinet meeting today until Presl- dent Wilson sent3for him. rumors that the president had been unable to bring the secretary of state to his point of view filled the air Finally, shortly be- fore six o'clock, the news leaked out and was confirmed.
 Fact Was Known. to Few. Just when the subject was first preached between the president and MT. Bryan is not known definitely, but the fact that MT. Bryan would re- sign was known to a small circle of officials as early as last Sunday. When the principles on which the note to Germany should be based were dis cussed at.the cabinet meeting of Fri day, MT. Bryan found that he could not reconcile his own position with that of the administration. Work. on | the note went forward, however MT. Bryan keeping his secret, as did other officials, awaiting the hour when, the communication would be ready to be
 cabled.
 Bryan Absent from Cabinet Meetings Today the cabinet assembled for a l final reading of the note. MT. Bryan
 was absent. He declined. to receive | newspaper men or callers and sent
 out word that he had been delayed on | account of important business. At the | White House no word as to the req
 sons for his failure to appear at the
 meeting were given. but after the cab
 met had been discussing the note for
 an hour, MT. Bryan arrived. telling | the newspaper men at the White
 House that he regretted being late. Farewell Luncheon.
 It was learned tonight that with
 the knowledge that his resignation had already been accepted by the president, Mr. Bryan felt it would be
 indelicate to attend today's session un- | less his presence was desired by the | president. When MT. Wilson tele- | phoned an invitation, the secretary hurried to the White House. his face
 somewhat drawn and pale. When the cabinet adjourned shortly after 1 o'clock, MT. Bryan entertained seven
 of his colleagues, all who could att
 tend, at luncheon at the University
 club. The luncheon was in the na- ture of a farewell.
 Friction for Weeks. |:
 That there had been friction be- i tween the president and MT. Bryan | has been the undercurrent of comment 1 for several weeks, but as the presi- l dent heretofore had always been able | to secure the acqu1eScence or the sec retary in his point of view. talk of 1 resigning was discounted generally.
 Bryan's Position Was Embarrassing. It came to light today that the po- sition of MT Bryan in the cabinet l recently has become very embarras-
 ing-his advocacy of peace being so pronounced that other members of the cabinet who felt that the United States should assert its policy. irrespective of the consequences, were understood to have on one occasion declared their intention of resigning if a policy of f1rmness and vigor was not adopted. Disagreement Dates Back to May 13,
 The real disagreement dates back to the famous session of the cabinet when the note of May 13, following the sinking of the Lusitania, was drafted. informing Germany that the United States would not omit tany word or any act" to protect it's rights. At that