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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
1
President and Drastic Note to Germany go forward today signed by Lansing. Bryan urged conciliatory note to open arbitration while the president and cabinet upheld a firm stand to defend American rights.
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Secretary Bryan told reporters at his Washington home that the rift with the President was about policy toward Germany stemming from the Falaba sinking. He said there are no political differences, planned a formal statement after the German note is dispatched, and indicated he would remain in Washington for now.
Secretary Bryan sends his formal resignation to President Wilson noting he cannot join the note to Germany that aims to prevent war. He cites irreconcilable differences on submarine use against commerce and says he prefers to act as a private citizen to seek a peaceful solution. He thanks the President and wishes him success. Washington June 8, 1915.
An informal note accompanies a first note on the Lusitania issue. It suggests smoothing strong terms and proposes arbitration as a path to settle the dispute. The document frames a cautious stance toward Bryan's views and seeks temperate language.
William Jennings Bryan has resigned from President Wilson's Cabinet, announced at the White House. The move follows Bryan’s belief that war with Germany could follow if Wilson's note to Berlin adopts a hard line on submarine warfare, a stance Bryan declines to support. The resignation signals a major political turning point in Washington.
Secretary Bryan said at his home that letters accompanying his resignation explain his reasons but a fuller statement will follow after the American reply to the German note is sent, likely tomorrow. He added his resignation takes effect once the note is forwarded and that he will probably stay in Washington for a time.
The President's reply to Secretary Bryan's resignation expresses deep personal sorrow and affection. Wilson notes two years of close association, praise for Bryan's loyalty, and says their goals remain the same though their methods differ. He bids Bryan God speed and confirms continued work for shared causes.
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