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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
1
A board votes and voices strong support for appointing a chancellor, urging proper time for decision and serious consideration of the matter. The discussion reflects resolve to move forward with the governance change and public impact.
The Montana State Board of Education unanimously approved a plan to appoint a chancellor to oversee all state educational institutions. President Hamilton and Attorney General Poindexter discussed legality and the need for unified leadership to improve economy and harmony. John Dietrich and H. A. Daves were noted as possible candidates as the board moved toward formal action.
In Iowa Cummins comments on state issues following the resignation of Secretary Bryan. He expresses viewpoints on governance and upcoming political matters while noting unexpected nature of the move.
Resident Wilcam reports Senator Albert B. Cummins of Jaws in Butte, dinner hosted by Silver Bow club leaders as Cummins for president momentum starts. Cummins says his stopover has no political aim while Bryan resignation shocks community and prompts discussion of foreign policy and cabinet influence. Continued on Page 19, Column 1.
Washington reports the cabinet prepared a stern note to Germany on neutral rights and American ship safety. Secretary Bryan resigned, the president read the final draft, and officials cautioned that an unfavorable reply could sever diplomatic ties and escalate tensions over Lusitania and American waters.
Robert Lansing, a lifelong Democrat and son in law of John W. Poster, becomes secretary of state ad interim following Bryan's resignation. He succeeds John Bassett Moore as counselor of the state department, with the transition set to take effect tomorrow.
The page notes Bryan's resignation rumors and cites Senator Cummins in Butte as possible state education chancellor. It references Wilson's cabinet plans, potential replacements for Bryan, and Lansing's continued role. Amsterdam dispatch discusses Lusitania war rights and U S response expectations.
Washington notes reveal William Jennings Bryan, thrice Democratic presidential candidate and author of multiple peace treaties, resigns as secretary of state after a split over Germany policy. President Wilson accepts the resignation. Robert Lansing to sign and cable the note to Berlin. Lansing to replace Bryan’s duties tomorrow. Bryan plans to support the president while staying active in politics.
Letter signed by W. J. Bryan dated June 8, 195. The missive acknowledges the close working relationship within the state department and thanks the recipient for courtesies, while stating the aim to promote the nation's goals and severing intimate relations built over two years.
The president accepts Rhyan's resignation with deep regret and personal sorrow. He praises their two years of close association, shared judgments on public duty, and loyalty to administration aims. He notes their paths diverge only in method, not in common objectives.
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