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Wayne MacVeagh is sorry to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and asks how she is doing this morning.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.
Wayne MacVeagh reports on the events leading up to his suggestion that the Venezuelan blockade by Great Britain, Italy, and Germany be resolved through arbitration at the Hague. MacVeagh believes that the nations’ willingness to use the court and abide by its decision bodes well for continuing international peace.
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1903-1904
Wayne MacVeagh shares his opinion with President Roosevelt that with an election coming up, it would be in both countries’ best interest to wait until after the election to address their differences.
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1904-08-25
Wayne MacVeagh writes to President Roosevelt that he hopes Roosevelt was able to find “the act of Congress and its affirmance by the Supreme Court.” It was accepted quietly and approved, hardly a “violent form of anarchy.” Although not well-drafted, MacVeagh believes the idea is there. A few weeks after Roosevelt’s speech on graduated inheritance taxes, H. H. Asquith, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, announced support to begin graduated income taxes, after experiencing success with inheritance taxes since 1894.
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1906-05-09
Wayne MacVeagh urges President Roosevelt not to support the transfer of oversight of life insurance companies from the state to the federal government. MacVeagh comments on testimony given before a joint committee of New York’s senate and house, to investigate insurance companies operating in the state.
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1905-10-06
Wayne MacVeagh shares unsolicited political advice with President Roosevelt.
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1905-09-20
Wayne MacVeagh recommends that, as representatives of the Colombian government, General Reyes and Tomas Herran should conduct all business with President Roosevelt or the U.S. Department of State.
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1903-12-14
Wayne MacVeagh sends an item to President Roosevelt as requested. MacVeagh instructs Roosevelt to reference the item while dictating. Original and typewritten copy.
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1903-10-22
Wayne MacVeagh hopes to organize the court meeting for Thursday.
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1903-09-26
Wayne MacVeagh encloses documents for President Roosevelt.
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1903-09-26
Wayne MacVeagh would like a meeting with President Roosevelt before a transfer is made from Caracas, Venezuela.
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1903-09-26
At the Venezuela negotiations the French, aided by Russia, are attempting to drive out the British and American counsels by not speaking English. They can only succeed if the Americans do not speak out with courage. Wayne MacVeagh compliments President Roosevelt on his Syracuse speech and thinks that Archbishop John Ireland’s speech made a bad impression. He asks Roosevelt to stand his ground in support of capital and their ability to fix wages and discharge laborers as required by supply and demand.
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1903-09-23
Denmark has withdrawn claims from the Hague Tribunal and Wayne MacVeagh asks John Hay if he can motivate Russia to meet at once.
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1903-09-17
Wayne MacVeagh writes regarding the receipt of a communication from the Secretary-General of the Court, refusing the request made by the Counsel for Venezuela for copies of papers filed for a particular case.
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1903-09-16
Wayne MacVeagh advises Secretary of State Hay that the number of creditor nations is too great to secure tribunal by protocols and that a new agreement is needed.
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1903-09-16
Wayne MacVeagh remarks on foreign matters primarily in Europe. Handwritten and typed copies are included.
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1903-09-11
Wayne MacVeagh writes to Secretary of State Hay to inform Hay that there will be no tribunal until October, and MacVeagh discusses the need for arbitrators.
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1903-09-04
Wayne MacVeagh writes to Secretary of State Hay regarding the treatment of creditor nations in relation to Venezuela yielding to the coercion of Great Britain and Germany.
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1903-08-30
Wayne MacVeagh has had a successful visit in London with Lord Lansdowne, encouraging him to redeem his country’s promise to Venezuela. Original and typewritten copy.
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1903-08-17
Wayne MacVeagh writes to President Roosevelt on his way to the Hague. Whatever happens, he “appreciates Roosevelt’s kindness in the matter.” MacVeagh looks forward to seeing Roosevelt in October, but hopes he will not permit too many intrusions on the rest that President and Mrs. Roosevelt should enjoy.
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1903-07-20