X writes me that Bryan told him that he intended to go to Europe soon and try peace negotiations.

He has Lloyd George in mind in England, and it is then his purpose to go to Germany.
I take it he will want credentials from the President which, of course, he will not want to give, but just what he will feel obliged to give is another story.

I anticipated this when he resigned.

I knew it was merely a matter of time when he would take this step.
He may find encouragement in Germany, for he is in high favour now in that quarter.

It is his purpose to oppose the President upon the matter of "preparedness," and, from what we can learn, it will not be long before there will be open antagonism between the Administration and himself.
It might be a good thing to encourage his going to Europe.