America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 34, 10 June 1915, Page 5

America

PUBLIC OPINION IN U.S.A. QUIET PREPARATIONS FOR DEFENCE. Umitid P»*»» Ari«oniAXio«. (Received 9.10 a.m.) Washington, .lime 13. While the utmost public opinion expects is that the United States will break off diplomatic relations with Germany, quiet preparations of a military and naval nature are proceeding. Mr. Lansing lias been appointed temporary Secretary of State. BRYAN'S RESIGNATION. UNPARALLELED SENSATION PRESS COMMENTS ON POSITION "PRESIDENT'S HAND TO THE PLOUGH." (Received 9.5 a.m.) New York, June 9.

Mr. Bryan's resignation caused a sensation in Washington unparalleled in recent years. The majority of the newspapers consider it was illtimed and was taken owing to a passionate and oft-times quixotic devotion to peace ideals, Germany be!ing likely to regard it as a sign of division of sentiment in the country.' j The Herald says: "The resignation tells the whole story. It is moment'ous news, which everyone can understand. President Wilson intends to pursue the course made obligatory by February's Note, and made imperative by the Note of March 13th." The World says: President Wilson has put his hand to Che plough and cannot turn back, and public do not desire that he should turn back." THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY. (Received 9.30 a.m.) Washington, June 9. Tn reply to Mr.- Bryan's letter of resignation to President Wilson stated that he was reluctantly accepting the resignation. Their relations were most cordial, and he wished to make it clear, that they would pursue to the same end and differ only regarding the methods. THE AMERICAN FLEET. 1 ;J >,.,' ■' ■.• i (Received 11:45 a.m.) - |,/ - ! Washington, June 9

! The proposed cruise of the Atlantic j fleet San Francisco-wards lias heen cancelled. The Fleet will remain in Kastern waters and engage in manoeuvres. A GERMAN STORY. (Received 1.45 a.m.) Amsterdam, June 9. A German communique admits the withdrawal from Neuville and claims that they bloodily repulsed the French attacks to the south-east of Hebuterne, and that Yon Linisingen has arrested the Russian attack to the north-east of Lwcawno. The occupation of Stanlishu is claimed with the capture of four thousand prisoners and thirteen machine guns.