ions, to which President
Wilson was apparently opposed in his first note.

_From Charles Neumeyer, Editor the Louisville Anzeiger._

It is inexplicable why Bryan could reconcile the signing of the first
note, which was of a much more assertive tone, with his sentiments and
principles, and then refuse his assent to this one, characterized by
dignified friendliness. Mr. Bryan must either have become extremely
touchy and particular over night, or somebody must have been fooling
somebody else. At any rate, the American note is a guarantee of
continued peace as to the issues now pending.

Mr. Bryan's Defense

In a statement headed "The Real Issue" and addressed "To the
American People," issued on June 10, 1915; in a second
statement, appealing "To the German-Americans," on June 11;
in a third, issued June 12, on the "First and Second German
Notes," and in a series of utterances put forth on three
successive days, beginning June 16, Mr. Bryan justified his
resignation and offered what he styled a practical working
solution of the problem of bringing peace to Europe. These
statements were preceded by a formal utterance about his
resignation, published on June 10. Their texts are presented
below.

THE REASON FOR RESIGNING.

Washington, June 9, 1915.

My reason for resigning is clearly stated in my letter of resignation,
namely, that I may employ, as a private citizen, the means which the
President does not feel at liberty to employ. I honor him for doing
what he believes to be right, and I am sure that he desires, as I do,
to find a peaceful solution of the problem which has been created by
the action of the submarines.

Two of the points on which we differ, each conscientious in his
conviction, are:

First, as to the suggestion of investigation by an international
commission, and,

Second, as to warning Americans against traveling on belligerent
vessels or with cargoes of ammunition.

I believe that this nation should frankly state to Germany that we are
willing to apply in this case the principle which we are bound by
treaty to apply to disputes between the United States and thirty
countries with which we have made treaties, providing for
investigation of all disputes of every character and nature.

These treaties, negotiated under this Administration, make war
practically impossible between this country and these thirty
Governments, representing