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Assistant Secretary of State Loomis updates President Roosevelt on the Sampson case, Powell case, and Cuban delegation, and compliments Roosevelt’s diplomatic skill.
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1905-08-27
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis will meet with a Chinese minister and asks if President Roosevelt has anything that must be discussed.
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1905-08-28
If Russo-Japanese settlements include the sale of the Manchurian Railway to China, China prefers the United States to finance China’s payment.
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1905-08-29
Acting Secretary of State Loomis writes to Benjamin F. Barnes saying he has enclosed information regarding the Legation at Peking and the boycott agitation in China. He asks that it be shared with President Roosevelt.
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1905-08-30
Acting Secretary of State Loomis encloses a dispatch from Seoul regarding Korea’s role in the Russo-Japanese peace talks.
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1905-08-23
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis notes President Roosevelt’s great reputation across Europe and wishes more American politicians would visit Europe.
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1905-08-11
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis believes Jules Hedeman, whom Philippe Bunau-Varilla is sending to the United States, is a good man. Hedeman is the London correspondent of Le Matin. Loomis plans to sail soon and comments that President Roosevelt is as popular in Europe as in the United States.
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1905-07-26
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis has learned that Count Sergei Witte will break off negotiations in ten days if Japan’s terms are unreasonable. Loomis goes on to tell what Witte is willing to negotiate.
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1905-07-28
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis met with the King of Belgium and Morgan. Morgan is interested in retaining Henkow railway.
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1905-07-22
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis introduces William Loeb to Jules Hedeman, who is creating a direct cable to France so that more American news can reach Europe.
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1905-07-22
Memorandum on the recent history, relations with the United States, and conditions of the Dominican Republic. The country has suffered under numerous revolutions and has a large foreign debt. It may become necessary to take control of the Dominican Republic’s custom houses, and an independent diplomatic post should be established in Santo Domingo led by an experienced, capable individual.
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1904-03-19
Acting Secretary of State Loomis sends a message to President Roosevelt concerning successful efforts on the international front. Loomis mentions that Elihu Root impressed international officials, and France has strong interest in the United States.
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1905-07-07
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis attaches a telegram from St. Petersburg for President Roosevelt’s information.
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1905-06-03
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis forwards to William Loeb a message from Caracas, Venezuela, which may be of interest to President Roosevelt.
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1905-05-27
At the request of President Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of State Loomis asks George von Lengerke Meyer to approach Japan about a possible meeting place to sign a peace agreement with Russia.
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1905-06-05
Enclosed is a copy of the dispatch from Minister Conger which reports that Prince Ching Yikuang and Viceroy Shih-kai expressed a strong desire that the United States take an important part in the negotiations for peace between Japan and Russia.
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1905-05-19
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis forwards communications from the Russian Embassy regarding their unfavorable opinion on the removal of Emperor Kojong from Korea.
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1905-05-23
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis acknowledges receipt of William Loeb’s letter, which includes an enclosure for Cecil Spring Rice. Loomis mentions that the letter and enclosure will be sent to the Legation in London and the British Embassy.
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1905-05-27
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis would be very glad if William Loeb could arrange a conference between Rudolf Dolge and President Roosevelt. Dolge is a very highly respected foreigner in Venezuela. He lived in Venezuela for ten years and has held a number of positions there. While Dolge has never had any connection to asphalt matters, he knows the Venezuela matter intimately. Loomis believes that Dolge could give Roosevelt concise and vital information.
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1905-05-17
Relating to the proposed visit of His Britannic Majesty’s Second Cruiser Squadron, under the command of Rear Admiral, Prince Louis of Battenberg, to the ports of New York and Annapolis, next October, and their reception by President Roosevelt, Acting Secretary of State Loomis encloses a copy of a statement showing the names, rank and seniority of Prince Louis of Battenberg’s staff and of the Captains of the several ships under his command.
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1905-05-12