Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-11

while he knew there WAS a difference
Of opinion between the president and
Mr. Garrison over handin the army
plnns he had not the slightest suspic-
ion that an actual break was impend-
ing
Although Mr.. Garrison first suggest
ed that he leave the cabinet last
month, Mr.. Wilson did not formally
accept his resignation until hate this
afternoon. when informed that Mr.
Garrison hnd left for New York and
that rumors Of his resignation were
current. The president then dictated
tho letter Of acceptance and Dispatch
ed II Immediately
II was not until o'clock tonight
that formal Announcement Of the Gar
rlson and Breckenridge designations
was made at the white House.
Regret Is General.
Expressions of regret over the turn
Of affairs were general IN administra-
tlon circles The president thinks
highly of Mr.. Garrlson'g abilities and
his nume was seriously considered
when the appointment Of successor
to Justice Lamar on the supreme
bench was under consideration
Mr.. Garrison has been the warm
friend of most Of the other cabinet
members although he and former Sec
rotary BRYAN differed radically on
many subjects.
when the president went into the
middle west recently to speak on ma
tioual defense. 1t was understood that
he undertook the trip partially nc the
suggestion Of Mr. Garrison. During
the tour the president spoke al every
meeting Of the Gnrrison plan, but said
that he was not particular about de-
tails as long az a reserve Of approx
mateiy 100000 trained men was SEE
cured II WIS sald tonight That Mr..
Wilson's failure to refuse any compro-
mise on the subject in his speeches
WITS The direct cause Of Mr.. Garrisen's
resignation.
Action Taken Suddenly.
Mr. Gnrrison's last day as a mem
her Of the cabinet almost passed with
out any outward evidence Of the step
he wna contemplating He was at his
office early and throughout the morn
ing husily occupied with ordinary ruu-
tine affairs Later he dictated a
speech which he had promised TO de-
liver In the afternoon before the am
mnl meeting of the chamber OF com
fHtiNA hi Inc Allttu HAAtfH III hflihN'
of his continental army plan
II WIS not until he announced sud
denly late in the afternoon that he
was leaving the city ana would not
deliver tie address that there Was the
slightest suspicion that anything un-
usual had happened.
The secretary left the state, war ana
navy building with Assistant Sccre-
tary breckenridge inquiry as to
where he WAS going ana how long he
would remain brought only the reply
.hat he would he "out of Two for an
indefinite stay
Successor Not Decided tpon.
Several members oi President VIII
sons official family and administra-
ton leaders IN congress were being
talked OF tonight as possible success
aors Ia Llndloy Al Garrison az seero-
tnry Of war Tho president desired
to choose another secretary before
accepting MIR. GarriHou'a REGISTRATIONS
Int the secretary requested immedi-
ate action
Swager Sheriey. chairman of the
house Qualifications Subcommittee,
Secretary Lane. OF the Interior de-
pariment. and Assistant Secretary
Roosevclt of tie navy departments
were the three men most frequently
mentioned In connection With the va
eancv II was said sat the White
House. however that the president
had not Vet given serious considera~
iion GO the question
10 was indicated that Nj. Wilson
Nill make an appointment as soon az
possible tie As said "a desire " pos
sihie Il man already familiar with the
srn,ral "details of the military situa-
ilon ~ the nation VA order that the
national defense plans may hc carried
forward without delay
GARRISON HEI1 SIS
10 MAKE STATEMENT