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SURPRISED.
One Paper Thinks Bryan Favored
sharper Note.

BERLiN Thursday. June lo-Secre-
'ary Brvan's res gnation caused surprise
in GERMANY n opinions differ greatly.
The NntdG zcitur9 believes Bryan
wanted a sharper note against GER
mny than President Wilson was willing
20 sanction. bu, II does not expect a
| friendly attitude from the Presidei-
The paper concludes:
1T must be- growing clear to some Of
the leading men in America that Amer
,ca Is playing an unonvIable role In fol-
/ lowing In England's wake America VIII
certhinly have no success with US by
adopting Engliud's %stalwart tone.
MIR. Bryan and Mr.. Wilson are en-
gagged in giving reconsideration 10 inc
case. The more thoroughly they do il
all the better u will hc for America y
The, kO.lniSchc Zoitung tCoiorne),
lsays:
1T would be natural to connest the
event with the diplomatic Interchange
irf vi, VS. proceeding between the United
states and Germany regarding the sink
ing o; the Lusitania. But Il were well
'irst To- await express confirmation OF
this from Washington.
1T can he assumed that the cause of
the resignation must lie substantially
IN differences OF opinion between Presl-
dent Wilson and Mr.. Bryan. perhaps In
the domain Of foreign politics, II must
not he forgotten, however. that Mr..
Bryan plays an important role IN the
domestic politics OF America.
The wishes Of German Americans
will be fulfilled II heucctor;h America
shows true neutrality and forh!ds the
export " munitions. They would then
have achieved a splendid success
TIE LOkdl i~nsctycr urges q suSpen-
SION ot judgment until the facts are
known and scouts n report that the
Cah.nct break was caused by Bryan's
greater inclination for n peaceful COM
promis" of the L~usitania case. II says
there were personal bonds that chained
him 10 England.
The loSs,schc /eitunO says
One does not 60 far wrong IN assum.
ing that the theor,st wilson clashed
with Bryan because Wilson did not see
In the l.usitania sinking a single moi
dent. but saw in II the whole question
of submarine warfare
The Beritrer TdG'0ldtt cautions
against jumping at TASTY, OBVIOUSLY con-
illusions. but adds
III IS no secret that Mr.. Bryan. whose
partii~t Iu'l'nat.oUs are well known,
didn't belong among those in tho Amer
lean Government who wanted to bring
about a break in diplomatic relations as
a result OF the Lusitania case. AL
though one cannot accuse him of pro-
German tendencies, and, on the con-
trary, although he has appeared A more
unfriendly figure than the philosophical
President, 1t nevertheless appears that
his practical experience I'm statesman
ship caused him To take his stand
acalnst that policy, consequences OF
which are hardly to be estimated"
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PEACE LEAGUE BACKS WILSON.
Movers In New Organization Criti-
cise Bryan's Action.

PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-Leaders In
the League OF Peace. which may he
formed next week at a meeting in In
dependence Hall here, stand ~squarely
with President Wilson and against Mr..
Bryan in the crisis born OF the Lusitania
incident, They regard the Presidents
attitude as the proper one and are in
clined to criticise the ex-Secrctary for
quitting the Cabinet at such a crucial
period, Richard NJ. Cadwalader. a prime
mover In the league, said:
"Everybody should back IN the Presi-
dent. There should be NJ division OF
feeling
william A.. Glasgow. also n peace en-
thusiast, said president Wilson's at
titude Is absolutely correct. He should
DO supported BY all patriotic people"
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His Ideals Not Nations.
The Morning Post says

The Morning Post says:
The Danger Of a craftsmanship
which seeks to make policy conform 10
its own ethical ideals IS that these ideals
may not accord with the countr :
honor and Interests, Apparently, this -
the dilemma in which Nj. Bryan has
found himself.
at would he impertiucuce FOR an out
slider to ufer an opinion. II IL for the
United states 10 decide whether peace"
or honor is the uohlcr deal"
The Morning Post does no, assume
that war between tho United states and
Germany is Inevitable
IA strong, s~elf-rcSpcctlnE attitude" IL
saws, " Is more likely to avert war than
concession and surrender Mr.. Wilson'S
firmn'ss does not endaugcr peace. ON
the contrary. Germany IS a bully who
understands and respects only ore form
Of argument
The DdlU Telegraph remarks uron
the dignity and restraint OF tie 'cttrrs
exchanged between Mr. Bryan and
President Wilson and honors each for
adher!ng Ia his own principles. 1t sees
no Indications that Mr. Rryl!'s rcs!g-
nation vii. seriously affect American
policy and is convinced 'Hat the United
states Will be guided by the highest
considerations and in strict accordance
with its preCedeuts,
Tire Express says that the rcsigna-
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Mr.. Bryan's attitude toward peace
gave him a very proper excuse for re-
signing. II is very unfortunate that he
held the views that he did
The resignation. however. has given
the world notice hat our Government
t. IN dead earnest. and that Il does
not purpose 20 allow It's people to he
ruthlcsS,y slaughtered on the high seas.
The event may unite the country as
nothing smaller could have done and
make wilson and the party ~s'-onger
than either has been before
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Reese VI. Ling, Arizona.

The resignation Of the Secretary OF
State At a time when such action must
cause adverse comment upon the posi-
ton taken by the American people as
expressed by the President betokens a
smallness ina should have been un-
expected In "A man thrice honored BY
a nomination for the office OF President.
"ln my Judgment the administrator
OF President Wilson has been strength
ened by the elimination OF the rule or
ruin member OF his Cabinet.
Il favor Franklin X. Lane for Secre-
tary of State"
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Inc N'ES says.
Mr.. Bryan Is a very representative
American. lie is representative a, any
rate OF the older America which had no
IMPERIAL destiny and kept remote from
European affairs me attachments That
me American press should aSsail Mr.
Bryan So mer,i.csSly suggests that tn,
older America - yanish.gg from "A world
winch Is vastly more complicated than
thdt IN when its philosophy grew up"
Ihe N'uS holds hat 1t would b., .
great error TO assume that war, or even
a diplomatic rupture, may result from
he German American controversy II
believes that the President Will spare no
efforts to maintain peace. while Ger
mans h1y, a strong motive FOR avoid
'ug a conflict. Tn, paper thinks. how
ever, that q settlement l. hardly prar-
t!Cable except when Germany viii nave
abandoned nor tactics Of procrtstinttiou
Il American Salps and American lives
are rendered secure. The last condition
could hardly be fulfilled without, "A radi-
cal change in Gcrmanys submarine
warfare.
The Standard says
III seems unlikely that Secretary
Brytn's resignation will have any
serious effect on American opinion or
that II will weaken President Wllsou's
position, which. indeed, will be stronger
under the new conditions
The Standard refers to Mr.. BRYAN as
a maladroit, embarrassing subordinate,
who is 10 longer taken seriously even
by his own followers.
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COMMENT IN PARIS.
journal dcs Debats F]Orcsees BreaL
In Diplomatic Relations,

PARIS, June 9-The JouNdl dcS De.
bats Is the only evening paper Ia SOM
m"nt cditoriIlly to-day on the res.gna.
ton Of Mr., Bryan as Secretary OF State.
II assumes that the American note to
Germany rs an ultimatum, and hence
that Mr. Bryan resigned out OF faith
iulucSs to his pacific principles. which
honors his conscience more than his
foresight the article SAYS, adding
"Mr, Bryan Is Incompetent as 4
statesman, lie is rather an orator or
propIgandist. He has talked more
that he has thought and is more capahl.
Of leading the multitudes than directing
a great state
The journal DIES Dcbdts foresces the
breaking on of friendly relations be.
tween the United States and GERMAN
in case tho latter Is frm tn her de.
termination. but not wal.
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BRYAN GIVES HIS K
REASONS FOR RESIGNING
Wilson Wouldn't Arbitrate, Bar Munitions From Pas
senger Ships Nor Warn Americans
From Enemy Vessels.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Mr. Bryan
late this afternoon made his promised
statement giving his reasons for re-
signing as Secretary OF State. 1t is
as follows:
My reason for resigning Is clearly
stated in my letter of resignation.
namely, that l may employ as a pri-
vate citizen the means which the
President does not feel al liberty to
employ. | honor him for doing what
he believes to be right. and / am sure
that he desirs, as I do. to find a
peaceful solution of the problem
which has been created by the action
Of the submarines.
Two OF the points upon which We
differ, each conscientious in convic-
ton. are. first. as to the suggestion
Of investigation by an international
commission. and. second, as to warn
ing Americans against travelling on
~belligereEt vessels or with cargoes of
ammunition. / believe that this ma
t!on should frankly state to Germany
that We are willing to apply in this
case the principle which w are bound
by treaties to apply to disputes be-
tween the United States and the thirty
countries with which We have made
treaties providing for investigation Of
all disputes OF every character and
nature.
Made War Impossible.
Those treaties. negotiated under
this Administration, make war prac-
tically impossible between this coun-
try and those thirty Governments.
representing nearly three-fourths OF
all the people of the world Among the
nations with which w have treaties
are Great Britain, France and Russia.
No matter what disputes may arise
between us and these treaty nations we
agree that there shall be no declara-
ton OF wal and no commencement Of
hostilities until the matters in dispute
have been Investigated by an Internal
t!onal commission. and a years time Is
allowed for investigation and report.
This plan was offered to all the
HdtlohS WITHOUT any exceptions what
ever. and Germany was one OF the
nations h a accepted the principle,
being the twelfth. l think. to accept.
No treay was actually entered into
with Germany, but l cannot see that
tfat should stand in the way when
both nations Endorsed the principle.
| DO not know whether Germany
would accept the offer. but our coun-
try should. in my Judgment. make the
offer. Such an offer. II accepted.
would at nee relieve the tension and
silence all the Jingoes who are de-
mand'ng war. Germany has always
been a friendly nation and a great
many Of our people are Of German an
cestry. Why should we not deal with
Germany according TO this plan. t.
which the nation has pledged it's sup
port?
"The second point Of difference is as
to the course which should be pur-
sued in regard to Americans travelling
on belligerent ships, or with cargoes
Of ammunition. Why should an Amer
lean citizen be permitted to involve his
country in war by travelling on a bel
ligcrent ship when he knows that the
ship will pass through a danger zone?
The question is not whether an Amer
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lean citizen has a right. under inter-
national law. to travel on a belligerent
ship; the question Ia whether he ought
not. out of consideration for his coun-
try. IL not for his own safety. avoid
danger when avoidance is possible.
should Restrain Citisens.
1T is a very one sided citizen tina.
compels a government to 60 to war
over a citizens rights and yet relieve
he citizen Of all obligation to consider
his nations welfare. | do not know
Just how far the Government can
legally go In actually preventing
Americans from travelling on bellig-
erent ships, put | believe the Govern
ment should go as far as 1t can ana
that In case Of doubt 1t should give
the benefit Of the doubt to the Gov
eminent. But even II the Government
could not legally prevent citizens from
travelling on belligerent ships, 1t
could. and in my Judgment should.
earnestly advise American citizens not
to risk themselves or the peace Of
their country, n I have no doubt
that these warnings would he needed.
President Taft advised Americans
To leave Mexico when Instruction
broke out there. and the President
has repeated this advice. This advice,
IN my judgment, was eminently wise.
and I think the same course should
be 70 lowed in regard to warning
Americans TO keep Off vessels subject
TO attack.
II think that American passenger
I ShtnS ahAttI 10 .rAhtlttAl .Arn a.
rying ammunition. The lives of pas
sengers ought not 10 be endangered
by cargoes OF ammunition. whether
that danger comes from possible eX-
plosion from within or from possible
attack from without. Passengers and
ammunition should not travel to-
gether. The attempt to prevent
American citizens from mourning these
risks is entirely consistent with the
efforts which our Government is max
ing TO prevent attacks from subma-
rines. The use of one remedy does
not exclude the use OF the other.
similar to Riot Emergency.
THE most familiar illustration Is
to he found In the action taken by
municipal authorities during "a riot.
Ii is the duty of the Mayor to sup
press the mob and prevent violence.
but he does not hesitate to warn c!ti-
zens to keep off the streets during
the riot. He does not question their
right 10 use the streets. but for their
own protection and in the interest Of
order he warns them not 20 incur the
risks involved In going upon the
streets when men are shooting at
each other.
The President does not feel jus,i-
Ned in taking the action above sug-
gested that is, he does not feel justi-
fed. first. in suggesting the submits
sion of the controversy to investiga-
ton. or. second. in warning the people
not to incur the extra hazard involved
in travelling on belligerent ships or
ships carrying ammunition: and he
may be right in the position he has
taken. but as a private citizen ! am
free to urge both of these propositions
and to call public attention to these
remedies in the hope of securing such
an expression OF public sentiment as
will supper the President in employ
ing these remedies If in the future he
inds IL consistent with his sense OF
| duty to favor them"
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MAIN TOPIC IN LONDON.
4 mcricans Regard Bryan as short.
sighted Statesman.

Special cable Despatch 10 The SrS.
LONDON. June 9,-Americans In Lon
don are talking OF nothing but Bryan.
His leaving the Cabinet has caused no
regret among Americans here. While
admitting that he Is An honest idealist,
they regard him as a s~hortsighted
statesman. Some think that his resig-
nation was handed in with a view to the
elections in 1916,
Among the men representing the pack
ing interests and others awaiting British
adjudication the belief is expressed that
while the note TO Germany is likely to
he full of ginger 1t will he followed soon
by equally firm demands upon Great
Britain. one of those interested in this
phase Of the matter said a~ggrievedly:
American rights can he violated With
respect 10 property AS well as life"
The possibility OF war Is regarded
calmly by Americans here. Some Amer
lean ~tinanciers say that II would be
good for the Allies because II would
boom the American market for war
loans. American ability to take i'm
portant military and naval action Is not
doubted.
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bic in tho department. reception room he
said
II VAS not willing 10 leave the office
without having an opportunity 10 say
good-hy to YOU all, II has been very
pleasant 10 lie associated with YOU and
I would feel very badly II any OF YOU
could justly ieel that | have not been
fair To- YOU during my conduct of this
office.
The rewards OF Ike are not to Ne
found In either the money we make or
the honors that We enjoy. Tho money
Is necessary to provide for our needs
and the houors are pleasures IL they in
dicatc confidence on tho part Of those
who confer them, but the real reward OF
life IL in the affection that we feel for
each other. II is IN the good viii which
we feel is entertained for us, and tho
hest yewar ri that "" can receive Is APP
probation accompanied by good will.
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Mr. Bryan las resigned because ~
differences with the President over the
method Of handling the German sima-
ton, hut II is known he will continue
10 support the President on all other
Hence | cannot see how any
harm is to come 10 the Democratic
party by his resignation, more espe-
ciaIly in view Of the fact that the
American pcopl" appear To he over
whelmingly In favor of the firm policy
OF the President with GERMANY"
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CINCINNATI
Commercial Tribune.

Tribune says
The retirement ~ WIZ tu + -.,1.
move AT \ reculitr.l ,r.'.,t 'wt ,
serious menace 20 tho good ..H.
the welfare ~ the nation u. r,.rt
as premier ~ the Wilson Ctt'.' ,.."
shows the danger NJ pla,.n- a. 49,
dreaming theorist IN chrsr ~ t'NF
important Governments. tT - .
which pcrNrrcc hr must wrt~ .- seat"
with the anlrst. shrew isS' .rI "'o.'
practical NE IN the word
We trust thar tho r'' rorHar' = "
Bryan means the iutUg.rt'r. =
foreign policy which ". l.," ''H'
derCy to make Americans ~ .ls -'rl
o. ashamed OF their cugr'r'.'
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"In my judgment Mr. Bryan VIII low
ally support the Administration. nut
he prefers not - be held responsible
for the way in which it, policies are
10 he worked out
"put ~ office he will NOT seek 10
emharrass the President any more than
lie has While In Office. look for no
split IN the party following this uuror-
una occurrence"
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BRYAN STEPS OUT:
ALL SMILES AS HE
SAYS G00D-BYS
Hugely Enjoys His Last Day
as Secretary of State in
Round Of Visits.
TAKES FORMAL LEAVE
OF DEPARTMENT STAFF

wAsHfHoroH, June Col. W. J.
Bryan gave every evidence to-day of en-
joying hugely his last hours as Secre-
tary of state and his regained freedom
Of speech and activity.
Though his resignation was virtually
effective yesterday afternoon. 1t did not
become so officially until this noon with
the designation OF Counsellor Robert
Lansing as Secretary ad interim and the
despatch Of the not TO Germany which
occasioned MIR. Bryan's retirement. Mr..
Bryan put in the morning at the state
Department saying good-by TO personal
friends and holding "A farewell reception
to all in the state. War and Navy
Building who cared to shake his hand.
His oficial career as a member OF
the present Administration ended at
II 80, when he went 10 the White louise
by appointment to say good-by 20 the
President. At the conclusion OF this
interview Mr.. Bryan went home. An
hour later he was signalizing his with
drawal from the Presidents official
family by issuing at his home his state
ments explaining his act and announc-
ing his future Intentions.
To friends Mr.. Bryan repeatedly de-
clared he had not felt so well in a long
time. now that he was freed OF official
cares: that he slept better last night
than any night for months.
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$40 APIECE FOR ALPINISTS.
Austrian Commander Offers Re.
ward for Captured Italians.

RoME, june a.-AruhGune Eugene.
commander IN chief ~ the Austrian
army opposing the Italian advance
toward Trieste, has fixed his head
quarters at Laibach. ninety miles north
east OF Triest ny rail, He has offered
1000 kronen ti0O) reward for each
Italian Alpine soldier captured alive.
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Robrrt ~, Elder, Iin no.

W. believe I'm NJ n yam, Know him
t. be slOoor" ard "a toorl KS chtmp.on Of
the principles OF Democracy and We must
accept a. SINGER" his statement with
reference :" his resignation. and his
resignation Will not affect the future Of
the Democratic partS ~
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do not know why Bryan resigned.
hui T. Will IN no way affect the fortunes
OF the Democratic party or the rresi-
dent TN" people here believe In and
trust Prcs'd'nt Wilson, and viii support
him in the national CRISIS"
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While MIR bryan has many friends
IN Oklahoma, yet his resignation will
not change IN" Democratic party OF this
state, when viii stand back OF pres!-
dent Wilson To "A man"
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vessels of belllgerent nations which
are in danger Of attack.
These proposals are almost Identical
with the suggestions that the German
Ambassador has been throwing out
in Washington ever since the con-
troversy over the German submarine
programme became acute There is
no doub, here that they would have
been welcomed by Germany. because
they would have tended to give her a
free hand in her submarine campaign
against passenger vessels carrying
munitions OF war.
The feature of Mr.. Bryan's state
ment which aroused the greatest re-
sentiment IN Washington was his de-
liherate attempt to argue the SUBJ
marine issues before the Presidents
note has been made public. Those
who criticised this course pointed out
that ii might have been proper for
Mr.. Bryan to have stated the facts in
regard to his resignation. but his
statement goes far beyond such a re
cital. 1t is. indeed. an argument and
special plea in favor Of Mr.. Bryan's
proposals as against the course pur-
sued by President Wilson.
Washington officials pointed out
that the ex-Secretary's attitude
toward the entire submarine issue was
narrow and essentially selfish COM
pared with that Of the President. Mr..
Bryan. IT was argued. views the mat
ter as one affecting only the immediate
future NJ the nation. President Will
son. OF the other hand. bases his
vigorous stand On the grounds of hu-
manity and the necessity Of maintain
ing the principles Of International law
i%nviolate. not only for the good of the
United States but also for the good
OF the world in the years to come.
This is the big, broad issue that has
appealed to the President; in the pres
cnt crisis and it is the one which led
his Cabinet to stand solidly behind
him with the single exception of Sec
rotary Bryan.
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Confers With Lansing.

Mr.. Lansing was also summoned ny
Mr.. Bryan and the two spent consider
able time together going over such mat
tiers as the Secretary wished 20 leave
In the hands OF the man who WAS Ia
succeed him In charge OF the Depart
ment. for the present Al least.
Before MIR. Bryan left the Depart
ment Mr.. Lansing received from the
White House the following |nounc
mcnt of his appointment as Secretary
ad interim;
The Hon. william jennings Bryan
having resigned the office OF Score
tary Of State, |. Woodrow Wilson.
President OF the United States. dc
hereby, In conformity with the pro-
visions Of sections III and l7y OF
the Revised Statutes and Of the act OF
Congress approved February ., 1891,
authorize and direct the Hon. Robert
Lansing, Counsellor for the Depart
ment of State, to perform the duties
OF the office of Secretary of State for
a period not 10 exceed thirty days.
until a Secretary shall have been APP
pointed and qualified,
During the morning Mr.. Bryan went
On a tour OF the State. War and Navy
Building. He called first at Secretary
Garrisons Office, but huding the Secre-
tary gone to West Point. left II note for
him with a messenger, Acting Secre-
tary of Wal breckenridge was also out.
and Mr.. Bryan Went on to the office OF
Brig Ten, Mcintyre. chief Of the In
suiar Bureau, with whom he had been
associated IN the affairs of Sdnto Do.
mingo. Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Roosevelt was the next TO receive a call
from ilr. Bryan,
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Secretary Bryan did the only thing
he could do and be consistent In view
OF his well known ideas Of arbitration.
President wilson viii still have the con.
tdouce of the people, and the Democratic
party WI. not suffer hy the incident"