Bryan's stand for fair play forces his resignation. Bryan's resignation at this critical moment is the greatest service the Commoner has ever rendered his country, because it has aroused the people to see the danger of the foreign policy now pursued by the President.
From the Minneapolis Freie Presse Herold.
It is evident that Mr. Bryan, believing that Wilson and Roosevelt will be the next Presidential nominees, now sees the opportunity to secure the German vote for himself, but Mr. Bryan's hypocrisy will fool no one, particularly the Germans.
From Alex E. Oberlander, Editor the Syracuse Union.
Mr. Bryan will be a greater power for peace out of the Cabinet than in it. As a member of the Cabinet diplomacy muzzled him, but now as a private citizen he can and will be outspoken, and his voice for peace will carry far more weight than the manufacturers of war munitions, Wall Street, would-be Generals, Colonels, and Captains, and the jingo press.
From Paul F. Mueller, Editor Abendpost of Chicago.
The people will choose Mr. Bryan's side if the President persists on a way which may lead to war and must lead to dishonor.
From Horace L. Brand, Publisher Illinois Staats-Zeitung.
Mr. Bryan will have the support of all sane Americans on any reasonable proposition which will keep this country out of war. Mr. Bryan, with all his faults, evidently has his principles.
From the Waechter und Anzeiger of Cleveland, Ohio.