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— ■».' ™t".-'«;wi! '-. <'■- . —■■^- , .,-« ,..„>» ... rse Piow |am that (p-horse aub-soil faly and [njury to FP mak- Co. 57-458 nie? especially are select-idred plans I sawing, no flace. The any sense. ter order is |verthe old ties, rang- Iplanned by ^en worked Jake. The and two lime than a I building. be and see ig, drop in fou can't do save you >n the class Phone 2062 SHAW r.LAW iboro, N. C XHE |T (HER BLDG. lealdrnce 32. lie t een |you our 0. PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY .'■ -..? * ^Bu^.^1821 "^ GREENSBORO, N. C. THURSDAY, JUNE 1 ©. 1915 VOL. 84-NO. 48 >. - BRYAN RESIGHb v:^ TRE CABIHET BECAUSE HE DON'T LIKE GERMAN NOTE Dramatic Sequel to Secretary of State's Disagreement With President Wilson and Fellow Cabinet Mem-bers Over the Manner in .Which This. Goverh-i ment Should Deal With Germany—Great Political Sensation. William Jennings Bryan, three Democratic candidate for the *'" jjencv of the Untted States and autlor of nearly, thirty peace trea> lies" with the principal nations of IM world, resigned Tuesday as sec-retarv of state as a dramatic sequel t0 Ms disagreement with President Wilson over the government's pol-icy coward Germany. 'j'-e resignation was accepted by ,lie president. The cabinet then ap-proved the response which had been prepared to the German reply to the Lusi'.ania note. . Rather than sign the document which he believed might possibly draw the United States into war, Mr.| BryaB submitted his resignation In a letter declaring that "the issue in-volved is of such moment that to re-main a member of the cabinet would be as unfair to you as it would be to the cause which is nearest my heart, namely, the prevention of war." The president accepted the resig-nation in a letter of regret, tinged with deep personal feeling of affec-tion. Secretary Bryan's letter of resig-nation was as follows: ••My lear Mr. President: "It is with sincere regret that I have reached the conclusion that 1 shotiM return to you the commission of secretary of state with which you honored me at the beginning of your administration. -Obedient to your sense of duty and actuated by the highest motives, you have prepared for transmission to the German government a note in which I cannot Join without violating what I deem to be an obligation to my country, and the issue involved is of such moment that to remain a member of the cabinet would be as unfair to you as it would be to the cause which is nearest my heart, namely, the prevention of war. "I. therefore, respectfully tender my resignation, to take effect when the note is sent, unless you prefer an earlier hour. Alike desirous of reach-ing a peaceful solution of the prob-lems arising out of the use of sub-marines against merchantmen, we find ourselves differing irreconcilably as to the methods which should be employed. "It tails to our lot to speak offi-cially for the nation; I consider it to he none the less my duty to en-deavor as a private citizen to pro-mote the end which you have in view by means which you do not feel at liberty to use. "In severing the intimate and pleasant relations which have exist-ed between us during the past two years, permit me to acknowledge the Profound satisfaction which it has Riven me to be associated with you in the- important work which has come before the state department, and to thank you for the courtesies extended. * "With the heartiest good wishes for your personal welfare and for the success of your administration, I am, m> dear Mr. President, "Very truly yours, "W. J. BRYAN." The president's letter to Mr. Bryan *as as follows: "My ricar Mr. Bryan: "I accept your resignation only be-cause you insist upon its acceptance; »nrt 1 accept it with much more than deep regret, with a feeling of per-sonal sorrow. Our two years of close association have been very delightful ,0 m* Our judgments have accord-ed in practically every matter of offi-cial "It is for these reasons my feeling about your retirement from the.sec-retaryship of state goes so much deeper than regret. > I sincerely de-plore it. Our objects are the same, and we ought to pursue them togeth-er. I yield to your desire only be-cause I" must and wish to bid you Godspeed in the parting. We' shall continue to work for the same causes even when we do not work id the same way. "With affectionate regard, "Sincerely yours, "WOOD-ROW WILSON.". ■' Caused a Sensation.. Dramatically the official relation of Mr. Bryan with the administration of the man whose nomination lie assist-ed so materially in bringing about at the Baltimore convention of 1912 came to an end. It caused a sensa-tion in the national capital scarcely paralleled in recent years. Ambassa-dors, ministers and diplomatists from foreign lands, officials of every rank and station, heard the news as it was flashed by newspaper extras. They interpreted variously its effect on the delicate situation that had arisen between Germany and the United States. The resignation of the staunchest advocate of peace in the president's official family spread broadcast the belief that the pqlicy of the United States as definitely de-termined upon would asrert and de-fend the righto of the United States in any eventuality that ailght arise. Just when the subject was first broached between the president and Mr. Bryan is not known definitely, but the fact that Mr. Bryan would resign was known, to a small circle of officials as early as last Sunday. When the principles on which the note to Germany should be based were discussed at the cabinet meet-ing of Friday Mr. Bryan found that he could not reconcile his own posi-tion with that of the administration. Work on the note went forward, however, Mr. Bryan keeping his se-cret, as did other officials, awaiting the hour when the communication would be ready to be cabled. It was learned that with the knowledge tha£ his resignation had already been accepted by th,e presi-dent, Mr.-Bryan felt it would be In-delicate to attend Tuesday's session unless his presence was desired by the president. When Mr. Wilson tele-phoned an Invitation the secretary hurried to the White House, his face somewhat drawn and pale. When the cabinet adjourned shortly after 1 o'clock Mr. Bryan entertained seven of his colleagues, all who could at-tend, at luncheon at the University Club. The luncheon was in the na-ture of a farewell. That there had been friction be-tween the president and Mr. Bryan has been the undercurrent of com-ment for several weeks, but as the president heretofore had always been able to secure the acquiescence of the secretary in his point of view, talk- of resignation was discounted generally. It came to light that the position of Mr. Bryan in the cabinet recently has become very embarrass-ing— his advocacy of peace being so pronounced that other members of the cabinet who felt that the United States should assert Its policy, irre-spective . of the consequences, were understood to have on one occasion declared their intention of resign-ing (f a policy of firmness and vigor were not adopted. When the Friction Began. The real disagreement dates back to the famous session of the cabinet asmuch as Germany had accepted the principle of'the peace treaties nego-tiated between the United States and other countries that differences be-tween the two nations might be ad-justed by a commission of investiga-tion. Opposition to this course was most vehement in some cabinet quar-ters, and the president, after having considered at length Mr. Bryan'ssug-gestton, finally disapproved it at the hour the note was sent. Some cab-inet officers argued that such an appendix to the note of May 13 would be construed abroad as a weakening of the American position and their counsel prevailed. Since then the official relations of Mr. Bryan with the president and the other cabinet officers have been somewhat strained, although the closest personal friendship has been maintained. Lansing Acting Secretary of State. Robert Lansing, counselor of the state department, will act as secre-tary of state until ah appointment is made by President Wilson. While there is much gossip already as to President Wilson's probable, se-lection for the secretaryship, it is said to be the president's plan to make no immediate appointment. It would not be surprising if he made no change in the present status of the .department's personnel for two or three months. Secretary Franklin K. Lane, of the interior department, has been fre-quently mentioned as a possible suc-cessor to Secretary Bryan, but the be-lief exists that he will not be chosen on account of his Canadian birth, and the fact that the president would find considerable difficulty in find-ing a man to* take over Mr. Lane's Important work on the Alaskan rail-way and other projects of the inte-rior department. It is considered highly probable that the president will make no shift in his cabinet at all but will choose a new man to fill the vacancy. In well-informed quarters it is consid-ered very likely that he will retain Mr. Lansing as secretary. To do so would require search for another counselor, a post difficult to fill. LOCAL HEWS Hi BRIEF FOR! MATTERS OF I—— TO THE READERS OF THE PATRIOT FAR AND NEAR, Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds transferring real estate have been filed with the register of deeds this week as follows: Carolina Real Estate Company to A. N. Dobson, a lot on Grove street. 150 by 150 feet, city of Greensboro, $600. C. A., W. T. and F. G. Basher to W. E. Kennedy, a lot on Woodrow avenue, 50 by 175 feet, city of Greensboro, $1,000. C. A. Barber to W. E. Kennedy-, a lot on Woodrow avenue, city of Greensboro, 50 by 175 feet, $1,000. C. J. Fowler to J. F. Fulton, 1.82 acres, in Monroe township, $10 and other considerations. Alfonso A. Ellison to H. C. Pelt, two lots in High Point, on East Com-merce street, $160. George T. Wood to A. L. Ellison, two lots on Commerce street, city of High Point, $121. H. C. Pitts to L. H. Davis, two lots in High Point, on Commerce street, $150. C. Dun bar to J. A. Dunbar, tract of land in High Point township, 71,- 565 square feet, $800. John M. Dick to Mary E. Arm-strong, a lot on Gilmer street, city of Greensboro, 40 by 67 feet, $230. duty and of public policy until »<>*; your support of the work and j "ben the note of May 13, following Purposes of the administration has I the sinking of the Lusltanla, was i.e..,. generous and loyal beyond drafted, informing Germany that the *»■*: your devotion to the duties of United States would not omit "any VOMi treat office and your eagerness t0 tak* advantage of every great op- jAt th8t t,m« Mr- ,Br**» word or any act" to protect its rights. made a T'ortunitv for service it offered ^een an >ou h example to the rest of b< us; ave earned our affectionate ad-oration and friendship. Even now *e are not separated in the object wf seek, but only In the method by, House and transmitted •'Mel «,e seek It. speech counselling peaceful meas-ures and cautious action. He gave his consent to signing the note onlyJ after it was ten tatrrtfly arranged that a statement be tanked at the White to the Ger-man government announcing that in- Teachers of City Schools Elected. • Upon the recommendation of Su-perintendent Mann, the city com-missioners have elected the follow-ing teachers of the Greensboro grad-. ed sc.lioois for next year: Misses Rosa Abbott, Sarah DeMoss, Eliza-beth Evans, Gertrude Frazier, Olivia Patton, Ruby Pulliam, Mary Boyles, Ida Byerly, Catherine Hull, Irene Boyles, Evelyn Morris, Florence Gray. Vara Wharton, Jessie Wicker, Beulah Davidson, Clara Clapp, There-sa Wicker, Edna Gilliland, Mary Strudwick, Minnie Brown, Isla Strat-ford, Cordaye Olive, Kathleen Hall, Hasel Stephens, A. R. Williams, Ly-dia Berg, Nell Bondurant, Ada Wa-terhouse, Ada Michael, Frances But-ton, Bessie Howard, Louise Alexan-der, Bertie" Freeman and Maggie Coble. Principals of the schools were elected as follows: "W. F. Warren, high school'; Miss Hunter Irvta, Lindsay street; Miss Nell. Clark, Simpson street: Miss Theresa Cooke, West Lee street. Miss Janet McKea-ste was elected supervisor of primary Instruction. '. r'&ii&ts&t** Children's Day.—Children's day services will be held at Morehe ad's chapel next Sunday, beginning at 10.30 A. M. and continuing through the afternoon. Hummer Holidays.—Most of the grocers of Greensboro have signed an agreement to close their stores at 1 o'clock every Wednesday afternoon during the summer months. Revival Meeting—The revival meet-ing that began at the First Baptist church the fifth Sunday In May is still in progress and a number of pro-fessions of religion have been re-ported. Special Meeting—The county com-missioners are holding -a special meeting today for the purpose of placing orders for some road-build-ing machinery. It is expected - that two auto trucks will be among the equipment purchased.-. K. of P. Grand Lodge.-r-A number of members of the order in Greens-boro have gone to Salisbury to at-tend the annual meeting of the North Carolina Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, which convened Tuesday night and will be in session through today. Dead at 85 Years—Dr. and Mrs. Al-bert R. Wilson were called to Vir-ginia Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wilson's father, Mr. C. H. .Price, who died at his home near Charlottesville.' He was 85 years old and is survived by his widow and six children. Died Suddenly.—Mr. J. N. Payne, the father of Mrs. J. Ed. Albright and Mr. Max T. Payne, of this city, died unexpectedly Monday at his home in Morganton. Mr. Payne was 67 years of age and had been engag-ed in business in Morganton for a number of years. Superior Court.—Satisfactory pro-gress Is being made in disposing of the docket at this week's civil term of Superior court. Several cases have been disposed of by jury trial and otherwise, none of them being of any-public interest. A week's term of criminal court will begin Monday morning. Voted Bonds.—The people of Bur-lington Tuesday voted $50,000 in bonds for the proposed Atlantic, Danville and Ohio railroad, and also authorized an issue of $40,000 for a new graded school building and $10,- 000 for a city hall building. The bonds were carried after a pretty strenuous fight. Berhert-Stern.—Mr. Robert Ber-hert, of Pocahontas, Va., and Miss Freda Stern, of this city, were mar-ried yesterday at the home of the bride's sister-in-law, Mrs. David Stern. Rabbi Joseph Friedlander performed the ceremony in the pres-ence of a number of relatives and friends of the young couple. Alamance Boosters.—A delegation of about 50 citizens of Alamance county visited Greensboro Tuesday afternoon as guests of the Graham Commercial Club in the interest of good roads between this city and the capital of Alamance. The party trav-eled in automobiles and Tuesday morning made a similar trip to Dur-ham. O. E. S. Meeting.—The following were among the members of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star who attended the meeting of the grand chapter in Winston Salem Tuesday and yesterday: Mrs. J. M. Johnson, Miss Blanche Johnson, Mrs. C, W. Fowler, Miss Wlllard White, Mrs. Amos Connor, Mrs. Susan Mat-thews, Mrs. J. A. Fowler and Miss Mary Banner. Was Noted Surgeon.—Dr.' Jacob Michaux, a cousin-of Dr. E. R. and Mr. John S. Miachaux, of this city, died Monday night at his home in Richmond, Va. He was in the sixty-fourth year of his age and had been afflicted with heart trouble for some time. He was a noted surgeon and enjoyed a large practice. The funer-al and interment took place in Rich-mond yesterday afternoon. In Federal Court.—The criminal docket of the United States District court will probably be finished this afternoon, or tomorrow, after Which tn* court will take up the trial of a number of civil eases. No criminal cases of special Interest or import-ance have been tried. The jury has convicted several defendants of illicit distilling, violation of the postal laws, etj., and these will be sentenced by Judge Boyd before the adjournment ot court. ■ .* - ■ "■ - Death of Aged Woman.—Miss As-cenath Cox, an 'aged and eccentric woman of Randolph county, died Monday at the home of Squire Henry Garner, in Grant township. She was 88 years old and a woman ot many peculiarities. In the course of a long and Industrious life she accum-ulated a considerable estate, and many stories were circulated con-cerning her stores of hidden-wealth. June Wedding.—A wedding that was beautiful in its simplicity took place in the Friends church at Gull-ford College Tuesday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, when Miss Christine Frazier, daughter of Mr. J. G. Fra-zier, became the bride of Mr. Daniel H. Brown, of Woodland. Miss Mabel Frazier, a sister of the bride, was the maid of honor and Mr. J. P. Brown, a -brother of the groom, was the best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. .Joseph H. Peele. On Western Trip.—Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Wharton left yesterday on an extended trip to the West. They will go first to Colorado Springs, Col., where they will spend some time for the benefit of Mrs. Wharton's health. Later they will visit the San Fran-cisco exposition, the Yellowstone na-tional park and other places of inter-est in the West. They will also visit. Mr. Wharton's two brothers—Mr. J, R. Wharton, of Butte, Mont., and Mr. W. S. Wharton, of Newberg, Ore. Editor In Hospital.—Mr. J. M. Reece, editor' of the Daily Record, accompanied by Dr. John A. Wil-liams, left Tuesday night for Balti-more to enter Johns Hopkins hospi-tal for surgical treatment. Some years ago Mr. Reece fractured a small bone at the kneecap of the left leg, but at the time the injury did not-appear to be at all serious. Re-cently the old wound has been troub-ling Mr. Reece a great deal and he has been able to walk only with the assistance of a crutch. It is thought that an operation will relieve the greater part of the trouble. W. H. Williams Dead.—Mr. W. H. Williams, who had made his home at Glenwood, a suburb of this city, for some years, died suddenly yesterday morning at 2.38 o'clock at.the home of a son he was visiting near Golds boro. The body was brought to Greensboro yesterday and the funer-al was held at the First Presbyterian church this morning at 11 o'clock, followed by interment in Greene Hill cemetery. The services were con-ducted by Rev. Dr. Melton Clark and Rev. R. Murphy Williams. The de-ceased was 66 years old and is sur-vived by his widow, one daughter and five sons. Safes Robbed.—Tuesday night safe-crackers entered the local offices of the Standard OH Company and the Texas Oil Company and Mew open the safes in both offices. The sum of $47 was taken from the Standard Company and $43 from the Texas Company. The safes were blown open-wlth nitroglycerine and the indica-tions are .that both robberies were committed by the same persons. Re-cently several safes In the city have been blown open with nitroglycerine, and the belief prevails among the officers that several professional or semi-professional, yeggmen are mak-ing headquarters in Greensboro. Standing Examinations.—Nearly 150 young graduates in medicine are in Greensboro this week taking ex-aminations for license before the state board of medical examiners. The examinations, which are being conducted in the Spring street high school building, were begun Tuesday afternoon and probably will be con-cluded this afternoon. Dr. J. F. Highsmith, of Fayetteville, is presi-dent and .Dr. Hubert A. Royster, of Raleigh, secretary of the board of ex-aminers, the other members being: Dr. John G. Blount, of Washington; Dr. Charles T. Harper, Wilmington; Dr. John Q. Myers. Charlotte; Dr. M. L. Stevens, Asheville, and Dr. Isaac M. Tayloe, Morganton. It is expect-fed that the names of the successful applicants will be announced at the opening session of the North Caro-lina Medical Society, which will con-vene in this city Tuesday. PRISON COMMISSION » . AGAINST LEO M. FRANK. By a vote of 2 to 1. the Georgia prison commission yesterday recom-mended to Governor Slaton that Leo M. Frank's death sentence not be commuted to life imprisonment. A further hearing bn the case, however, will be heard by the governor, with whom rests the final decision. . The appeal to the governor Is Frank's last fight against his execu-tion, which is set for June 22. Former Congressman Howard will conduct Frank's case before the gov-ernor and Solicitor General Dorsey will oppose clemency. Mr. Howard said he proposed to argue that the record in the case shows the evidence against the prisoner was circumstan-tial and that this, together with the trial judge's doubt of Franks guilt, was sufficient to warrant the execu-tive In extending clemency. Mr. Dorsey declined to outline the points he planned to emphasize in his argu-ment. . The majority report of the prison commission, opposing commutation, held that neither the grand jurors who Indicted Frank, the trial jury nor the prosecutors had asked for commutation; that all the courts, state and federal, which reviewed the. case, had upheld the verdict; that no new evidence or facts bear-ing upon the prisoner's guilt or inno-cence had been shown and that they saw no reason to Interfere with the court's judgment. , The dissenting report held that the evidence against Frank was circum-stantial; that the trial judge enter-tained doubt .of the prisoner's guilt and that the record in the case justi-fied the governor in commuting the sentence. HUNGRY MEN AND WOMEN IN MEXICO CRY FOR CORN. A press dispatch from Mexico City, says: For the last three days the sessions of the so-called National convention In the Chamber of Depu-ties building have been scenes of the wildest disorder. Not only the gal-leries, bufafumes the floor and the speaker's tribune have been rushed by hordes of hungry men, women and children. The shouts of "We want corn" drowned all others, and even the show of bayonets and the firing of the soldiers over the heads of the mob have not checked their vain and piteous search for food. The Red Cross has been kept busy carrying off women and children, and some cases old men, crushed or overcome in these manifestations. Ten thousand gathered outside of the chamber today and nearly .100 were carried off on stretchers. Act-ing President General Ronque Gou-zales Garza appeared before the con-vention delegates and a portion of the mob to tell them that the treas-ury was empty, the fields laid waste by the contending revolutionaries and that the only thing of the com-ing winter was that all Mexicans lay down their arms and begin the till-ing of the fields. Repeatedly the crowds answered him saying, "Give us corn. Our women and children are dying of hunger; give us corn." Englishman Killed in Mexico. An Englishman was killed Sun-day in Tuxpam, Mex. Four other British subjects were probably fatal-ly wounded. Among them were a woman and a boy. • The message was from Tampico. It said the casualties occurred dur-ing a fight between CarraBzistas, who held the town, and Villlstas, who wrested it from them. The British victims .were shot while fleeing to shelter. Crops Never Were Better. In his report to the state board of agriculture, in semi-annual session in Raleigh yesterday. Commissioner of Agriculture W. A. Graham declar-ed that he does not think that there has been a year when the stand of all crops was better, although some are now somewhat "In the grass." He says floods have done damage In some localities, but that the oat* crop, which a month ago appeared to be a failure. Is fully up to the aver-age and that the same development applies to wheat. The commissioner estimates the xednctlon of the cotton crop in this state at about 20 per cent. Plans For School.—In the event the $60,000 school bond Issue to be vated on by the people of Greensboro July 13 is carried, and so far no op-position has been heard, the city commissioners plan to extend greatly tthe school facilities of the communi-ty. It is said that a new building will be erected on Bast Bragg street, not far from the Asheboro street school; the West Lee street school building will be enlarged, and a ward school building will probab-ly be erected on Fifth avenue. The Lindsay street school building will either be enlarged or a new building erected. ■'—-a*-'*- j^;,-...^^ ~»- —- ■—-■^ -.-■• ■ ">-<-■'-*-"•■ •>£»--* -' . -s-a"^"-- -; -Iriiri HI issl t st ■ -. . ■■■•V-^A.J. - - ■-•- na ■dttl
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Title | The Greensboro patriot [June 10, 1915] |
Date | 1915-06-10 |
Editor(s) | Underwood, W.I. |
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Place | Greensboro (N.C.) |
Description | The June 10, 1915, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.I. Underwood. |
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Full text | — ■».' ™t".-'«;wi! '-. <'■- . —■■^- , .,-« ,..„>» ... rse Piow |am that (p-horse aub-soil faly and [njury to FP mak- Co. 57-458 nie? especially are select-idred plans I sawing, no flace. The any sense. ter order is |verthe old ties, rang- Iplanned by ^en worked Jake. The and two lime than a I building. be and see ig, drop in fou can't do save you >n the class Phone 2062 SHAW r.LAW iboro, N. C XHE |T (HER BLDG. lealdrnce 32. lie t een |you our 0. PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY .'■ -..? * ^Bu^.^1821 "^ GREENSBORO, N. C. THURSDAY, JUNE 1 ©. 1915 VOL. 84-NO. 48 >. - BRYAN RESIGHb v:^ TRE CABIHET BECAUSE HE DON'T LIKE GERMAN NOTE Dramatic Sequel to Secretary of State's Disagreement With President Wilson and Fellow Cabinet Mem-bers Over the Manner in .Which This. Goverh-i ment Should Deal With Germany—Great Political Sensation. William Jennings Bryan, three Democratic candidate for the *'" jjencv of the Untted States and autlor of nearly, thirty peace trea> lies" with the principal nations of IM world, resigned Tuesday as sec-retarv of state as a dramatic sequel t0 Ms disagreement with President Wilson over the government's pol-icy coward Germany. 'j'-e resignation was accepted by ,lie president. The cabinet then ap-proved the response which had been prepared to the German reply to the Lusi'.ania note. . Rather than sign the document which he believed might possibly draw the United States into war, Mr.| BryaB submitted his resignation In a letter declaring that "the issue in-volved is of such moment that to re-main a member of the cabinet would be as unfair to you as it would be to the cause which is nearest my heart, namely, the prevention of war." The president accepted the resig-nation in a letter of regret, tinged with deep personal feeling of affec-tion. Secretary Bryan's letter of resig-nation was as follows: ••My lear Mr. President: "It is with sincere regret that I have reached the conclusion that 1 shotiM return to you the commission of secretary of state with which you honored me at the beginning of your administration. -Obedient to your sense of duty and actuated by the highest motives, you have prepared for transmission to the German government a note in which I cannot Join without violating what I deem to be an obligation to my country, and the issue involved is of such moment that to remain a member of the cabinet would be as unfair to you as it would be to the cause which is nearest my heart, namely, the prevention of war. "I. therefore, respectfully tender my resignation, to take effect when the note is sent, unless you prefer an earlier hour. Alike desirous of reach-ing a peaceful solution of the prob-lems arising out of the use of sub-marines against merchantmen, we find ourselves differing irreconcilably as to the methods which should be employed. "It tails to our lot to speak offi-cially for the nation; I consider it to he none the less my duty to en-deavor as a private citizen to pro-mote the end which you have in view by means which you do not feel at liberty to use. "In severing the intimate and pleasant relations which have exist-ed between us during the past two years, permit me to acknowledge the Profound satisfaction which it has Riven me to be associated with you in the- important work which has come before the state department, and to thank you for the courtesies extended. * "With the heartiest good wishes for your personal welfare and for the success of your administration, I am, m> dear Mr. President, "Very truly yours, "W. J. BRYAN." The president's letter to Mr. Bryan *as as follows: "My ricar Mr. Bryan: "I accept your resignation only be-cause you insist upon its acceptance; »nrt 1 accept it with much more than deep regret, with a feeling of per-sonal sorrow. Our two years of close association have been very delightful ,0 m* Our judgments have accord-ed in practically every matter of offi-cial "It is for these reasons my feeling about your retirement from the.sec-retaryship of state goes so much deeper than regret. > I sincerely de-plore it. Our objects are the same, and we ought to pursue them togeth-er. I yield to your desire only be-cause I" must and wish to bid you Godspeed in the parting. We' shall continue to work for the same causes even when we do not work id the same way. "With affectionate regard, "Sincerely yours, "WOOD-ROW WILSON.". ■' Caused a Sensation.. Dramatically the official relation of Mr. Bryan with the administration of the man whose nomination lie assist-ed so materially in bringing about at the Baltimore convention of 1912 came to an end. It caused a sensa-tion in the national capital scarcely paralleled in recent years. Ambassa-dors, ministers and diplomatists from foreign lands, officials of every rank and station, heard the news as it was flashed by newspaper extras. They interpreted variously its effect on the delicate situation that had arisen between Germany and the United States. The resignation of the staunchest advocate of peace in the president's official family spread broadcast the belief that the pqlicy of the United States as definitely de-termined upon would asrert and de-fend the righto of the United States in any eventuality that ailght arise. Just when the subject was first broached between the president and Mr. Bryan is not known definitely, but the fact that Mr. Bryan would resign was known, to a small circle of officials as early as last Sunday. When the principles on which the note to Germany should be based were discussed at the cabinet meet-ing of Friday Mr. Bryan found that he could not reconcile his own posi-tion with that of the administration. Work on the note went forward, however, Mr. Bryan keeping his se-cret, as did other officials, awaiting the hour when the communication would be ready to be cabled. It was learned that with the knowledge tha£ his resignation had already been accepted by th,e presi-dent, Mr.-Bryan felt it would be In-delicate to attend Tuesday's session unless his presence was desired by the president. When Mr. Wilson tele-phoned an Invitation the secretary hurried to the White House, his face somewhat drawn and pale. When the cabinet adjourned shortly after 1 o'clock Mr. Bryan entertained seven of his colleagues, all who could at-tend, at luncheon at the University Club. The luncheon was in the na-ture of a farewell. That there had been friction be-tween the president and Mr. Bryan has been the undercurrent of com-ment for several weeks, but as the president heretofore had always been able to secure the acquiescence of the secretary in his point of view, talk- of resignation was discounted generally. It came to light that the position of Mr. Bryan in the cabinet recently has become very embarrass-ing— his advocacy of peace being so pronounced that other members of the cabinet who felt that the United States should assert Its policy, irre-spective . of the consequences, were understood to have on one occasion declared their intention of resign-ing (f a policy of firmness and vigor were not adopted. When the Friction Began. The real disagreement dates back to the famous session of the cabinet asmuch as Germany had accepted the principle of'the peace treaties nego-tiated between the United States and other countries that differences be-tween the two nations might be ad-justed by a commission of investiga-tion. Opposition to this course was most vehement in some cabinet quar-ters, and the president, after having considered at length Mr. Bryan'ssug-gestton, finally disapproved it at the hour the note was sent. Some cab-inet officers argued that such an appendix to the note of May 13 would be construed abroad as a weakening of the American position and their counsel prevailed. Since then the official relations of Mr. Bryan with the president and the other cabinet officers have been somewhat strained, although the closest personal friendship has been maintained. Lansing Acting Secretary of State. Robert Lansing, counselor of the state department, will act as secre-tary of state until ah appointment is made by President Wilson. While there is much gossip already as to President Wilson's probable, se-lection for the secretaryship, it is said to be the president's plan to make no immediate appointment. It would not be surprising if he made no change in the present status of the .department's personnel for two or three months. Secretary Franklin K. Lane, of the interior department, has been fre-quently mentioned as a possible suc-cessor to Secretary Bryan, but the be-lief exists that he will not be chosen on account of his Canadian birth, and the fact that the president would find considerable difficulty in find-ing a man to* take over Mr. Lane's Important work on the Alaskan rail-way and other projects of the inte-rior department. It is considered highly probable that the president will make no shift in his cabinet at all but will choose a new man to fill the vacancy. In well-informed quarters it is consid-ered very likely that he will retain Mr. Lansing as secretary. To do so would require search for another counselor, a post difficult to fill. LOCAL HEWS Hi BRIEF FOR! MATTERS OF I—— TO THE READERS OF THE PATRIOT FAR AND NEAR, Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds transferring real estate have been filed with the register of deeds this week as follows: Carolina Real Estate Company to A. N. Dobson, a lot on Grove street. 150 by 150 feet, city of Greensboro, $600. C. A., W. T. and F. G. Basher to W. E. Kennedy, a lot on Woodrow avenue, 50 by 175 feet, city of Greensboro, $1,000. C. A. Barber to W. E. Kennedy-, a lot on Woodrow avenue, city of Greensboro, 50 by 175 feet, $1,000. C. J. Fowler to J. F. Fulton, 1.82 acres, in Monroe township, $10 and other considerations. Alfonso A. Ellison to H. C. Pelt, two lots in High Point, on East Com-merce street, $160. George T. Wood to A. L. Ellison, two lots on Commerce street, city of High Point, $121. H. C. Pitts to L. H. Davis, two lots in High Point, on Commerce street, $150. C. Dun bar to J. A. Dunbar, tract of land in High Point township, 71,- 565 square feet, $800. John M. Dick to Mary E. Arm-strong, a lot on Gilmer street, city of Greensboro, 40 by 67 feet, $230. duty and of public policy until »<>*; your support of the work and j "ben the note of May 13, following Purposes of the administration has I the sinking of the Lusltanla, was i.e..,. generous and loyal beyond drafted, informing Germany that the *»■*: your devotion to the duties of United States would not omit "any VOMi treat office and your eagerness t0 tak* advantage of every great op- jAt th8t t,m« Mr- ,Br**» word or any act" to protect its rights. made a T'ortunitv for service it offered ^een an >ou h example to the rest of b< us; ave earned our affectionate ad-oration and friendship. Even now *e are not separated in the object wf seek, but only In the method by, House and transmitted •'Mel «,e seek It. speech counselling peaceful meas-ures and cautious action. He gave his consent to signing the note onlyJ after it was ten tatrrtfly arranged that a statement be tanked at the White to the Ger-man government announcing that in- Teachers of City Schools Elected. • Upon the recommendation of Su-perintendent Mann, the city com-missioners have elected the follow-ing teachers of the Greensboro grad-. ed sc.lioois for next year: Misses Rosa Abbott, Sarah DeMoss, Eliza-beth Evans, Gertrude Frazier, Olivia Patton, Ruby Pulliam, Mary Boyles, Ida Byerly, Catherine Hull, Irene Boyles, Evelyn Morris, Florence Gray. Vara Wharton, Jessie Wicker, Beulah Davidson, Clara Clapp, There-sa Wicker, Edna Gilliland, Mary Strudwick, Minnie Brown, Isla Strat-ford, Cordaye Olive, Kathleen Hall, Hasel Stephens, A. R. Williams, Ly-dia Berg, Nell Bondurant, Ada Wa-terhouse, Ada Michael, Frances But-ton, Bessie Howard, Louise Alexan-der, Bertie" Freeman and Maggie Coble. Principals of the schools were elected as follows: "W. F. Warren, high school'; Miss Hunter Irvta, Lindsay street; Miss Nell. Clark, Simpson street: Miss Theresa Cooke, West Lee street. Miss Janet McKea-ste was elected supervisor of primary Instruction. '. r'&ii&ts&t** Children's Day.—Children's day services will be held at Morehe ad's chapel next Sunday, beginning at 10.30 A. M. and continuing through the afternoon. Hummer Holidays.—Most of the grocers of Greensboro have signed an agreement to close their stores at 1 o'clock every Wednesday afternoon during the summer months. Revival Meeting—The revival meet-ing that began at the First Baptist church the fifth Sunday In May is still in progress and a number of pro-fessions of religion have been re-ported. Special Meeting—The county com-missioners are holding -a special meeting today for the purpose of placing orders for some road-build-ing machinery. It is expected - that two auto trucks will be among the equipment purchased.-. K. of P. Grand Lodge.-r-A number of members of the order in Greens-boro have gone to Salisbury to at-tend the annual meeting of the North Carolina Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, which convened Tuesday night and will be in session through today. Dead at 85 Years—Dr. and Mrs. Al-bert R. Wilson were called to Vir-ginia Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wilson's father, Mr. C. H. .Price, who died at his home near Charlottesville.' He was 85 years old and is survived by his widow and six children. Died Suddenly.—Mr. J. N. Payne, the father of Mrs. J. Ed. Albright and Mr. Max T. Payne, of this city, died unexpectedly Monday at his home in Morganton. Mr. Payne was 67 years of age and had been engag-ed in business in Morganton for a number of years. Superior Court.—Satisfactory pro-gress Is being made in disposing of the docket at this week's civil term of Superior court. Several cases have been disposed of by jury trial and otherwise, none of them being of any-public interest. A week's term of criminal court will begin Monday morning. Voted Bonds.—The people of Bur-lington Tuesday voted $50,000 in bonds for the proposed Atlantic, Danville and Ohio railroad, and also authorized an issue of $40,000 for a new graded school building and $10,- 000 for a city hall building. The bonds were carried after a pretty strenuous fight. Berhert-Stern.—Mr. Robert Ber-hert, of Pocahontas, Va., and Miss Freda Stern, of this city, were mar-ried yesterday at the home of the bride's sister-in-law, Mrs. David Stern. Rabbi Joseph Friedlander performed the ceremony in the pres-ence of a number of relatives and friends of the young couple. Alamance Boosters.—A delegation of about 50 citizens of Alamance county visited Greensboro Tuesday afternoon as guests of the Graham Commercial Club in the interest of good roads between this city and the capital of Alamance. The party trav-eled in automobiles and Tuesday morning made a similar trip to Dur-ham. O. E. S. Meeting.—The following were among the members of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star who attended the meeting of the grand chapter in Winston Salem Tuesday and yesterday: Mrs. J. M. Johnson, Miss Blanche Johnson, Mrs. C, W. Fowler, Miss Wlllard White, Mrs. Amos Connor, Mrs. Susan Mat-thews, Mrs. J. A. Fowler and Miss Mary Banner. Was Noted Surgeon.—Dr.' Jacob Michaux, a cousin-of Dr. E. R. and Mr. John S. Miachaux, of this city, died Monday night at his home in Richmond, Va. He was in the sixty-fourth year of his age and had been afflicted with heart trouble for some time. He was a noted surgeon and enjoyed a large practice. The funer-al and interment took place in Rich-mond yesterday afternoon. In Federal Court.—The criminal docket of the United States District court will probably be finished this afternoon, or tomorrow, after Which tn* court will take up the trial of a number of civil eases. No criminal cases of special Interest or import-ance have been tried. The jury has convicted several defendants of illicit distilling, violation of the postal laws, etj., and these will be sentenced by Judge Boyd before the adjournment ot court. ■ .* - ■ "■ - Death of Aged Woman.—Miss As-cenath Cox, an 'aged and eccentric woman of Randolph county, died Monday at the home of Squire Henry Garner, in Grant township. She was 88 years old and a woman ot many peculiarities. In the course of a long and Industrious life she accum-ulated a considerable estate, and many stories were circulated con-cerning her stores of hidden-wealth. June Wedding.—A wedding that was beautiful in its simplicity took place in the Friends church at Gull-ford College Tuesday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, when Miss Christine Frazier, daughter of Mr. J. G. Fra-zier, became the bride of Mr. Daniel H. Brown, of Woodland. Miss Mabel Frazier, a sister of the bride, was the maid of honor and Mr. J. P. Brown, a -brother of the groom, was the best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. .Joseph H. Peele. On Western Trip.—Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Wharton left yesterday on an extended trip to the West. They will go first to Colorado Springs, Col., where they will spend some time for the benefit of Mrs. Wharton's health. Later they will visit the San Fran-cisco exposition, the Yellowstone na-tional park and other places of inter-est in the West. They will also visit. Mr. Wharton's two brothers—Mr. J, R. Wharton, of Butte, Mont., and Mr. W. S. Wharton, of Newberg, Ore. Editor In Hospital.—Mr. J. M. Reece, editor' of the Daily Record, accompanied by Dr. John A. Wil-liams, left Tuesday night for Balti-more to enter Johns Hopkins hospi-tal for surgical treatment. Some years ago Mr. Reece fractured a small bone at the kneecap of the left leg, but at the time the injury did not-appear to be at all serious. Re-cently the old wound has been troub-ling Mr. Reece a great deal and he has been able to walk only with the assistance of a crutch. It is thought that an operation will relieve the greater part of the trouble. W. H. Williams Dead.—Mr. W. H. Williams, who had made his home at Glenwood, a suburb of this city, for some years, died suddenly yesterday morning at 2.38 o'clock at.the home of a son he was visiting near Golds boro. The body was brought to Greensboro yesterday and the funer-al was held at the First Presbyterian church this morning at 11 o'clock, followed by interment in Greene Hill cemetery. The services were con-ducted by Rev. Dr. Melton Clark and Rev. R. Murphy Williams. The de-ceased was 66 years old and is sur-vived by his widow, one daughter and five sons. Safes Robbed.—Tuesday night safe-crackers entered the local offices of the Standard OH Company and the Texas Oil Company and Mew open the safes in both offices. The sum of $47 was taken from the Standard Company and $43 from the Texas Company. The safes were blown open-wlth nitroglycerine and the indica-tions are .that both robberies were committed by the same persons. Re-cently several safes In the city have been blown open with nitroglycerine, and the belief prevails among the officers that several professional or semi-professional, yeggmen are mak-ing headquarters in Greensboro. Standing Examinations.—Nearly 150 young graduates in medicine are in Greensboro this week taking ex-aminations for license before the state board of medical examiners. The examinations, which are being conducted in the Spring street high school building, were begun Tuesday afternoon and probably will be con-cluded this afternoon. Dr. J. F. Highsmith, of Fayetteville, is presi-dent and .Dr. Hubert A. Royster, of Raleigh, secretary of the board of ex-aminers, the other members being: Dr. John G. Blount, of Washington; Dr. Charles T. Harper, Wilmington; Dr. John Q. Myers. Charlotte; Dr. M. L. Stevens, Asheville, and Dr. Isaac M. Tayloe, Morganton. It is expect-fed that the names of the successful applicants will be announced at the opening session of the North Caro-lina Medical Society, which will con-vene in this city Tuesday. PRISON COMMISSION » . AGAINST LEO M. FRANK. By a vote of 2 to 1. the Georgia prison commission yesterday recom-mended to Governor Slaton that Leo M. Frank's death sentence not be commuted to life imprisonment. A further hearing bn the case, however, will be heard by the governor, with whom rests the final decision. . The appeal to the governor Is Frank's last fight against his execu-tion, which is set for June 22. Former Congressman Howard will conduct Frank's case before the gov-ernor and Solicitor General Dorsey will oppose clemency. Mr. Howard said he proposed to argue that the record in the case shows the evidence against the prisoner was circumstan-tial and that this, together with the trial judge's doubt of Franks guilt, was sufficient to warrant the execu-tive In extending clemency. Mr. Dorsey declined to outline the points he planned to emphasize in his argu-ment. . The majority report of the prison commission, opposing commutation, held that neither the grand jurors who Indicted Frank, the trial jury nor the prosecutors had asked for commutation; that all the courts, state and federal, which reviewed the. case, had upheld the verdict; that no new evidence or facts bear-ing upon the prisoner's guilt or inno-cence had been shown and that they saw no reason to Interfere with the court's judgment. , The dissenting report held that the evidence against Frank was circum-stantial; that the trial judge enter-tained doubt .of the prisoner's guilt and that the record in the case justi-fied the governor in commuting the sentence. HUNGRY MEN AND WOMEN IN MEXICO CRY FOR CORN. A press dispatch from Mexico City, says: For the last three days the sessions of the so-called National convention In the Chamber of Depu-ties building have been scenes of the wildest disorder. Not only the gal-leries, bufafumes the floor and the speaker's tribune have been rushed by hordes of hungry men, women and children. The shouts of "We want corn" drowned all others, and even the show of bayonets and the firing of the soldiers over the heads of the mob have not checked their vain and piteous search for food. The Red Cross has been kept busy carrying off women and children, and some cases old men, crushed or overcome in these manifestations. Ten thousand gathered outside of the chamber today and nearly .100 were carried off on stretchers. Act-ing President General Ronque Gou-zales Garza appeared before the con-vention delegates and a portion of the mob to tell them that the treas-ury was empty, the fields laid waste by the contending revolutionaries and that the only thing of the com-ing winter was that all Mexicans lay down their arms and begin the till-ing of the fields. Repeatedly the crowds answered him saying, "Give us corn. Our women and children are dying of hunger; give us corn." Englishman Killed in Mexico. An Englishman was killed Sun-day in Tuxpam, Mex. Four other British subjects were probably fatal-ly wounded. Among them were a woman and a boy. • The message was from Tampico. It said the casualties occurred dur-ing a fight between CarraBzistas, who held the town, and Villlstas, who wrested it from them. The British victims .were shot while fleeing to shelter. Crops Never Were Better. In his report to the state board of agriculture, in semi-annual session in Raleigh yesterday. Commissioner of Agriculture W. A. Graham declar-ed that he does not think that there has been a year when the stand of all crops was better, although some are now somewhat "In the grass." He says floods have done damage In some localities, but that the oat* crop, which a month ago appeared to be a failure. Is fully up to the aver-age and that the same development applies to wheat. The commissioner estimates the xednctlon of the cotton crop in this state at about 20 per cent. Plans For School.—In the event the $60,000 school bond Issue to be vated on by the people of Greensboro July 13 is carried, and so far no op-position has been heard, the city commissioners plan to extend greatly tthe school facilities of the communi-ty. It is said that a new building will be erected on Bast Bragg street, not far from the Asheboro street school; the West Lee street school building will be enlarged, and a ward school building will probab-ly be erected on Fifth avenue. The Lindsay street school building will either be enlarged or a new building erected. ■'—-a*-'*- j^;,-...^^ ~»- —- ■—-■^ -.-■• ■ ">-<-■'-*-"•■ •>£»--* -' . -s-a"^"-- -; -Iriiri HI issl t st ■ -. . ■■■•V-^A.J. - - ■-•- na ■dttl |