Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-23
THE ABRUPT GOING
OF SECRETARY LANSING

President Wilson dismissed Secretary
of State Robert Lansing has brought
down severe criticism from Demo
cratic and Republican papers alike.
Many think his action was simply an
Outburst of i'll temper, to which con
valescents are often subject after 4
long illness. Others believe that back
of the reasons stated there We're 9th
sr and grayer ones that have not been
disclosed.
But If the majority of the press,
Democratic included, appears to take
MIR. Lansiugs side. there is neyerthe-
less a strong minority that believes
Mr.. Wilson was amply justified in
aetins as he did We give below the
opinions Of the leading journals OF all
sections, classified according to par
ty.
Democratic.
New York World The country
will not rest satisfied with the crYp-
tic correspondence between Mr.. Vii
son and Mr.. Lansing. There viii DE
general demand for bill of particu.
lars to explain the Presidents extra
ordinary action.
Albany Argus: Mr.. Wilson's con
finement seems to have restored his
energy, but somewhat at the expense
OF his judgment.
Atlanta Journal: II the President
has stated fully his side of this I'M.
fortunate situation. We can but feel
that he has misunderstood Mr. Lans-
fng's conduct and motives, certainly
In so far as the latter's calling of
cabinet meetings was concerned.
Anaconda Standard: President
Wilson reveals degree of peevish-
ness, petulance and irritability that
can only be adequately accounted for
by the charitable supfos'tion that his
Illness has had disastrous effect up.
on his tepmer.
Utica Observer: The Secretary OF
State and the other members of the
cabinet who attended these meetings
for they are all as guilty as the
Secretary himsclf-is TO be punished
for attempting to do that for which
he should be thanked.
Florida Times Union; Under the
circumstances We do not believe that
ic@retary Lansing did wrong inten.
'orally. In TACT, under the circum
noes we do not know what else he
d have done.
CHATTANOOGA News: This has been
one of Mr.. Wilson's difficulties in his
executive office lie does not invite
nor accept the coordination Of asso
oiates. Whether other members OF
the cabinet Will follow Mr.. Lansing S
RESIGNATION remains to he seen. In
s-f fl7.r,~ ~, Ia
point that will call for explanations
as to why they participated ia these
conferences.
Johnstown Democrat; II Is nua
quite lear that no one can remain
near President Wilson who does moi
make himself an object slave to the
wishes ald opinions of that man hi
authority.
Mobile Register: According to thl
President, not could he donp ub
less he was present. :. This wouAt
mean literally that if the prasideur
could be present mattr@ odd an
should be allowed to g. : smash.
Evansville Courier Lansing wal
neither strong enough 10 gain the full
confidence of his chief nor veal
enough to be mere clerk. The out
come was inevitable
Birmingham Are Herald Fr,aad.
and supporters OF the administration
cannot fell to see that the P,cs'd M
Ntt r~Et in the t.rel1 stance"
Pittsburgh sun. Nr, Wilson is en-
arelE within his RIGHTS ia ms s.. ae
l,aH The te,os. sa=0acratjon and clos
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