The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-06-16
BRYAN HAS RESIGNED
LEAVES The CABINET


ed 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 reSjSning if a policy of
firmness and yigor were not adopted.
When Discord Began.
The real disa agreement 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 ANY
word or any act to p otect its rights.
At that time Mr.. Bryan made a
speech counselling peaceful measures
and cautious action.
He gave his consent to signing the
note only after it was tentatively ar
ranged that a statement should be
issued at the White House and trans
mitted to the German government
announcing that, inasmuch as Ger
many haG accepted the. principle of
the peace treaties negotiated between
the United States and other coun-
tries, differences between the two ma
tions might be adjusted by a COM
mission OF Investigation.
Opposition to this course was most
vehement in some cabinet quarters,
and the president. after having con-
sidered at length Mr.. Bryan's sug-
gestion finally disapproved it at the
hour the note was sent. Some cabi-
net officers urged that such an ap-
pendix to the note Of May 13 would
be construed abroad, as a weakening
Of the American position, and their
counsel prevailed.
Since then the official relations OF
Mr.. Bryan with the president and
the other cabinet officers have been
somewhat strained, although the
closest personal friendship has been
maintained.
Personal Regrets.
Officials of the administration
were unanimous in their expressions
of personal regret. Secretary Tu-
multy issued statement to that ef-
feet, and the president reflected the
same sentiment in his letter. Ad-
uiration and praise for the courage
ous manner in which MIR. Bryan had
fought for and held to his convic-
items were expressed by officials on
every side, including those Who had
been most vigorous in their opposi-
ton to his policies.
The strong personal attachment OF
the president and Mr.. Bryan has long
been noticeable in their every day
conferences. Even rs they met in the
cabinet room their greeting was one
of affection and regard.
It became known that twice before
in the two years and three months of
his term Mr.. Bryan had offered to
resign so as to save the president
from embarrassment, and each time
the pr, sident refused to accept the
resignation. Throughout the con-
slant newspaper bombardment Of Mr..
Bryan for his Jews on peace. his ad-
vocacy of prohibition and his speech
es OF the ~chautauqua, the president
has stood by the secretary, resenting
criticism of him.
Otherwise in Harmony.
In domestic affairs the two men
who were at the helm of the Demo
cratic party in its first ascendency
into power in sixteen years, cooper
ated most harnoniously. Often Mr..
Bryan yielded some of his own views,
as on the currency bill, and used his
influence to assist the presidents S
program in congress.
1t was not surprising, therefore,
to officials and friends of the presi-
dent and Ar. Bryan to learn that the
latter continued undaunted in his
support of the president politically,
although he could not remain in the
cabinet and give him official help
On a matter Of principle which af-
fected his entire philosophy of life.
Secretary Bryan virtually consid-
cred himself as out of the admins
tration all day. Denying himself to
newspaper men twice during the day
at his usual time for receiving them,
the secretary thereby aroused suspi-
cion that something unSual had oc-
Cured. After lunching with other
memb bers of the cabinet he returned
to his Office, accompanied by Secre-
tary Daniels, who remained for few
minutes. Later Secretary Daniels
steadfactly refrained from discussing
what had occurred ct the cabinet
meeting.
Bryan Silent to Reporters.
Secretary Br- N was at the state
department unit. fve-thirty o'clock,
and during the afternoon saw Mr.
daGama, the Brazilian ambassador.
A few minutes before leaving the
secretary dropped into the office of
Counsellor Lansing for a brief. chat
with the man who will take up his
portfolio.
There is nothing to be said Mr.
Bryan remarked to a group of news
paper men ss he left Counsellor Lam
sings office. That was few min
utes before it had been learned un-
officially that the resignation had
been submitted and accepted.
There is much speculation
abroad" some one suggested to the
secretary.
Well" Mr.. Bryan answered with,
a smile, '.you know there is law
against speculation in futures. You
gentlemen want to be very careful
about speculation in futures, You
know"
Rides With Mrs. Bryan.
Then he joined Mrs. Bryan, who
awaited him in an automobile. They
rode for half an hour, returning to
their home about six O'Clock. Mr..
Bryan had just prepared to go out
for dinner when reporter for the
Associated Press reached the house.
The secretary was attired in evening
clothes and appeared to be in jovial
mood.
"Mr. Secretary. we are Informed
that you have resigned"
Where did you get that informa-
tion?'' he asked sharply. Il would
like to b. thoroughly informed about
such an occurrence before discuss