Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1916 — SECRETARY GARRISON RESIGNS FROM CABINET [ARTICLE]

SECRETARY GARRISON RESIGNS FROM CABINET

Wilson’s Refusal to Support Continental Army Plan Cause—President Accepts Resignation. Washington, Feb. of War Garrison resigned today because President Wilson would not “irrevocably” support the continental army plan, and because he opposes the administration’s program of setting a definite time for Philippine independence. President Wilson accepted the resignation and has not selected a successor. The president himself probably will take personal charge of the administration’s national defense plans in congress. Assistant Secretary Breckenridge also resigned as a mark of loyalty to his chief, whose views he shared. The president accepted the resignation. Both resignations will take effect immediately. Major General Scott, chief staff of the army, automatically becomes secretary of war, ad interum.