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Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura informs Chargé d’Affaires Hioki that Emperor Meiji of Japan has commanded him to transmit his thanks to President Roosevelt for the birthday wishes that had been sent, and instructs Hioki to act accordingly.
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1904-11-05
Baron Komura informs William Loeb that he has delayed his departure to Japan.
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1905-09-18
Transcription of Baron Komura’s telegram. According to Prime Minister Sergie Witte, Emperor Nicholas II still refuses any further concessions. Komura fears that President Roosevelt’s efforts for peace will be futile.
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1905-08-28
Confirmation of a telegram from Baron Komura discussing the peace talks with Russia, when Sergei Witte could not accept Japan’s compromise offer.
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1905-08-27
Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Jutarō Komura telegraphs Japanese Ambassador Baron Kogoro Takahira regarding the efforts of the Japanese Imperial government to restrict emigration pursuant to the Gentlemen’s Agreement with the United States government. The government is monitoring the issuing of passports much more closely, and while there is still substantial Japanese traffic between Japan and the United States, much of this is from non-laborers, women, and tourists. Additionally, many Japanese return to Japan from the United States every month as well.
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1908-06-18
Jutarō Komura regrets he has to take a different route due to his health. He sends his well wishes to President Roosevelt.
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1906-08-02
Baron Komura has recovered from his illness and will return to Japan. Komura thanks President Roosevelt for the professional and personal courtesy he received during his visit and appreciates Roosevelt’s efforts for peace.
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1905-09-26
Baron Komura writes to President Roosevelt to say he is feeling better and he would accept an honorary degree from Columbia University.
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1905-09-21
Baron Komura writes to President Roosevelt to tell him the peace treaty has just been signed.
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1905-09-05
Baron Komura writes to President Roosevelt to say he has forwarded Roosevelt’s letter to His Majesty the Emperor and also requests an informal meeting with Roosevelt to express his congratulations.
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1905-08-31
Baron Komura thanks President Roosevelt for his influence in establishing the Russo-Japanese peace and affirms that Japan was not responsible for any press leak.
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1905-08-29
Minister Komura sends to Minister Kaneko a translation of the Imperial Government’s reply to President Roosevelt’s letter. The reply expresses how much the Japanese government appreciates Roosevelt’s “sincere and useful advice” and his efforts on behalf of peace.
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1905-08-26
Article I was agreed upon in a morning conference session, and Articles II and III were disposed of before the afternoon session adjourned.
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1905-08-15
This speech-like letter from Jutaro Komura to President Roosevelt extends the Japanese Emperor’s wishes for peace and Komura’s gratefulness for arranging the conference.
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1905-08-05
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Komura informs Kogoro Takahira of the Japanese Legation in Washington, D.C., that the Japanese fleet engaged the Russian fleet on May 27 through May 28. Initial reports are that the Russian side lost several battleships and cruisers, but that Japanese damage appears to only be very slight. It will take several days before the final result can be announced, so until that time the information should remain secret.
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1905-05-30
This note summarizes a telegram received from Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura relating the results of the Battle of Tsushima. Many Russian ships were sunk, while all the Japanese battleships and cruisers are still in action. The note also directs Japanese Ambassador Takahira to inform President Roosevelt of the report, but to keep the information secret until the publication of the official report.
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1905-05-29
Minister of Foreign Affairs Komura tells Japanese Ambassador Takahira that the German government has contacted Komura denying rumors that the government is collaborating with the leaders of Russia and France “to bring about peace favorable to Russia.”
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1905-02-11
Jutaro Komura writes Baron Takahira to apprise him of developments regarding a Russian ship that has stayed in the Shanghai harbor past the 24-hour neutrality period.
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1904-08-25
Jutaro¯ Komura discusses the situation concerning the Russian vessel of war Askold being repaired at the port of Shanghai. When it was discovered that the repairs would restore fighting power to the vessel, the Japanese Consul General at Shanghai warned the Taotai that the repairs were in violation of neutral obligations and requested that the necessary repairs to make the vessel seaworthy be completed within two days. The Taotai replied that they had brought these demands to the Russian Consul but that the captain refused to leave the port or dismantle the vessel. However, the Chinese Government agreed to make demands upon the Russian minister and instruct the Taotai.
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1904-08-21
This telegram provides information on the views of the Japanese Imperial Government in regard to the disposition of the Russian vessel of war which took refuge at Shanghai. The international character of the Shanghai port is taken into consideration. Minister Komura asks Baron Takahira to notify the Taotai of the instructions and report on the results.
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1904-08-14