The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-27
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political career, was charming hos.
tess. The organs had three chill
dren. one son and two daughters.
Always in demand as lecturer
especially at Chautauquas, Mr.. Bry-
ans income was augmented by his
writings for newspapers and maya
zines and his authorship Of several
books. The latter included "The First
Battle" $3.50; Under Other
Its Ways" $500: Heart to Heart
Appeals" ll9lO. In addition to his
Nebraska home, Mr.. Bryan after his
,ablishcd residences in Ashcvillc, n
G.. and Miami. FLA.
A few months before the lime for
the 1912 Dcmocratic National Con-
vrntion. Mr.. Bryan publicly announr-
ed he would not be 4 candidate, de
ciarinp he was "rcady to enter upon
Il campaign in behalf Of a true Dem,
ucrat with even more vipor than that
with which have fought at any time
on my own behalf.'
Woodrow Wilson at this time was
Governor Of New jersey and had at
kan. il was said, by reason Of his
progressive" legislation. The fight
on the floor Of the Baltimore con
vention. led BY Bryan against the
Tammuny men in the New York de4
cgution. is matter Of history. De-
spite the fact that Champ Clark
Speaker Of the House of Representa-
tlyea. led on 2I ballots for the nom
nation and had a clear majority Of
nine, which ordinarily would have
made him the party's candidate, the
NrhrI shan's rlo4uence and persist
ru2r against domination Of the
party hy Wall street. resulted in
failure Of the Mlssourian to get the
necessary two-thirds Of the ronven-
ton and in the designation of vii
son.
Ideals In Common
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Wilson held
many ideals in common. When MIR
Wilson was elected president he APP
pointed Mr.. Bryan Secretary OF
State.
The two years Mr.. Bryan occupied
place at the head Of Mr.. Wilson's
cabinet were years Of perplexity and
stress. The Mexican embroglio, the
Japanese anti-alien land controversy
in California and the correspondence
with Germany and Austria Hungary
antecedent to Americas entrance in
to the war. were "roblems that gave
the Nebraska Statesman many sleep
less nights.
During his term Of office, because
Of an insult to the United States
flag and the refusal Of "Dictatcr'
Hucrta Of Mexico to fire salute as
an apology, American troops were
dispatched to Vera Cruz, which was
captured April 81. 1914. Subsequent
~ the soldiers and warships were
withdrawn. Huerta was deposed and
a Constituencies government under
Eenustiana tarranZa. who was favor
ed by the Admin stration, was set un
in its stead.
At the height Of the anti-alien
land controversy in California. Mr.
Bryan journeyed to the Pacific coast
whore he held several conferences
with the Governor and delivered
speeches before the State legislature
Relations with Japan during this
period were reported as somcwha,
strained. The upshot of the matter
the Webb bill. was drafted and pass
ed. 1t modified the restrictions
against the Japanesc but evoked &
protest from Toxic.
Resigns From Cabinet .
Mr.. Bryan's resignation from The
cabinet. which occurred on June 8
1915. came as thunderclap out OF
4 clear sky. 1t was known there hat
| been disagreement between the Pres
ident and his chief cabinet officer
! but that the breach had gone bcyonG
| healing was not realized by the pub
| lie mind. Ccrmanv's aggressions anC
| hcr ruthless U-boat policy were
daily drawing the United States into
the vortex Of war. Mr. Bryan seem
| ed pledged TO peace. The time came
| when President Wilson'S notes 1,
Germany had to take final tone
and, with the sinking of anothc
American shin and an ultimatun
from the United States. Mr.. Bryan
who had previously declared "Thert
is nothing final between friends,
sent his letter Of resignation to thu
President. Mr.. Wilson, dcploring his
| action :S u "prrS0nal loss" in reply
accepted his Serretary's Withdrawal
! from the Cabinet stating that they
both sought the same end, but By
| different meth mods"
The zeal Of Mr.. Bryan to bring
about world peace. led him, in the
excess Of his enthusiasm, it wa:
said. to public speech and acts thai
brought upon him a great deal o
, hostile criticism. Before the Unit
ed States entered the war the Ne
hraskan had pledged himself to ac
company an expedition financed by
Henry Ford. the Michigan manufac
! turer. to Europe for the purpose O
getting the boys out Of tn,
trenches" Mr.. Bryan later changet
his plans and did not go. Subse
quently he was accused of uninten
tionally aiding the propaganda o
the Central Powers by his speeche:
and writings. Early in the war h,
declared it was "fomented" by profi
seekers. In an address in San Fran
cisco he said that ''for the Unitet
States to 60 to war with German,
would be like challenging mad
house
Sometime before this he was re
ported as being opposed to permit
ting the United States to make an!
loans to the. belligerents. When tn,
United States picked up the gage o
battle thrown down by Germany
however, Mr.. Bryan promptly de
clared "she must be defeated at al
costs and offered his services t,
President Wilson as a private sol
der
Played by Press
Wh i1a 70, ne .<n%
an was often absent from Washing
ton as lecturer and this subject
ed him to no little amount Of rail
lery in the press. In a public state
ment he said the $4,000 salary h.
received as a cabinet officer was in
sufficient to meet the ordinary house
| hnld dc mands nnnn his n1,rsa an