Bryan was replaced by Robert Lansing , and Wilson took more direct control of his administration 's foreign policy after Bryan 's departure .
Bryan resigned in 1915 due to his opposition to Wilson hard line towards Germany in the aftermath of the Sinking of the RMS Lusitania .
Bryan was replaced by Robert Lansing , and Wilson took more direct control of Wilson 's administration 's foreign policy Bryan Bryan 's departure .
Bryan resigned in 1915 due to his opposition to Wilson hard line towards Germany in the aftermath of the Sinking of the RMS Lusitania .