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Duval, George L., 1855-1931

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Letter from George L. Duval to Guillermo Pérez de Arce

Letter from George L. Duval to Guillermo Pérez de Arce

George L. Duval recounts a history of the growth and consolidation of industries and the resulting rise of labor unions. He recounts the role President Roosevelt played in the anthracite coal strike, and suggests that the commission then appointed could be the model for a permanent national arbitration committee to oversee labor struggles in the future. The relevance to this kind of help in Chile is noted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-11

Letter from George L. Duval to Guillermo Pérez de Arce

Letter from George L. Duval to Guillermo Pérez de Arce

George L. Duval forwards to Chilean journalist Guillermo Pérez de Arce a newspaper clipping criticizing President Roosevelt. Duval points out the benefit in Roosevelt’s trust-busting stance, although some members of the House of Representatives are not supportive of Roosevelt. Duval also discusses Roosevelt’s support of the Monroe Doctrine and its connection to discussions about Panama. The presence of the United States in Panama has put down the insurgency and made the Panamanians feel safer. Duval also supports Roosevelt’s appropriation of funds from the Indian Bureau to Catholic missionaries.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-06