h can have, at least for
the present, but one consequence, that of encouraging Germany in
intransigentism--that is, the maintenance of her point of view
regarding naval warfare.

American Comment on Mr. Bryan's Resignation

THE NEW YORK TIMES _of June 14, 1915, presented the following
condensed quotations condemning unsparingly Mr. Bryan's retirement
from the Secretaryship of State, gathered from newspapers throughout
the United States, and classified according to their professions of
political faith:_

DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPERS.

_From The New York World._

Unspeakable treachery, not only to the President, but to the nation.

_From The Buffalo Enquirer._

If Mr. Bryan goes on, he will share the detestation of the most
despised character in American history.

_From The Buffalo Courier._

The new note to Germany puts Emperor William and former Secretary
Bryan in the same hole.

_From The Utica Observer._

He turns tail in the face of a crisis and seeks refuge by counseling
dishonor.

_From The Louisville Courier-Journal, (Henry Watterson.)_

Treason to the country, treachery to his party and its official head.

_From The Portland (Me.) Eastern Argus._

Bryan's announced campaign has something of the character of submarine
warfare.

_From The Helena (Mon.) Independent._

As much mistaken in this instance as in years gone by.

_From The Lexington (Ky.) Herald._

His propaganda is designed and intended "to defeat the measures of the
Government of the United States" in violation of Section 5, [of the
law of treason.]

_From The Mobile Register._

If Germany is misled into actions still further violative of our
rights, the resultant hostility will be very largely attributable to
Mr. Bryan.

_From The Columbia (S.C.) State._

The President's clear head may now be trusted the more that his
methods of thinking are relieved of opposition in the Cabinet.

_From The Montgomery Advertiser._

He will go back to his first love, agitation.

_From The Richmond Times-Dispatch._

Wilson, not Bryan, strikes the note to which the hearts of the
American people respond.

_From The Savannah News._

The people are following the President and not Mr. Bryan.

_From The Austin (Texas) Statesman._

Mr. Bryan's diplomacy has not been of the type that has inspired the
confidence of the American people.

_From The Charleston News and Courier._

The bald and ugly fact will remain--he deserted his chi