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Governor of Cuba Magoon informs President Roosevelt that Giuseppa Aversa, Archbishop of Sardes, Apostolic Delegate for Cuba and Puerto Rico, will not return to Cuba. Magoon believes it would be beneficial if an American Prelate were appointed as Aversa’s successor.
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1907-08-30
Charles E. Magoon, on behalf of the Office of the General Counsel, answers questions raised by Secretary of War Taft as to the authority of President Roosevelt and the Senate in proposed arbitration treaties. The two articles of the treaty in question designate that irreconcilable disputes between parties are sent to the Hague after agreement by both parties regarding the particulars of the dispute. Magoon concludes that the articles in question do not constitute an exception to the generally understood powers of the President and Senate in such matters, citing numerous similar laws and treaties. Magoon further points out that the articles in question would not deprive Congress of its legislative rights and makes clear that later acts of Congress contradicting the treaty would supersede the treaty.
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1905-02-08
Military Governor Magoon forwards a letter to Secretary of War Taft regarding the issue of Cuban veterans’ claims for work performed before and during the Spanish-American war. Magoon examines Cuba’s constitution and whether or not article II lays sufficient claim to compensation for the soldiers. Analysis leads Americans to believe that Cuba was created as a result of war between the United States and Spain, which impacts the validity of their claims. Magoon provides a brief summary of the Spanish-American role with Cuba’s involvement in the process. The government of Cuba, under these circumstances, is not required to fulfill the requests of the Cuban forces. Magoon does not believe America has the right to force the Cuban government to pay these claims.
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1905-01-06
Charles E. Magoon congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on the recent unanimous Supreme Court decision to dissolve the Standard Oil Company and the American Tobacco Company, as both corporations were organized in violation of law.
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1911-05-30
Governor Magoon apologizes to Secretary of War Wright for the misunderstandings regarding his ideas on the number of forces to maintain in Cuba in addition to him becoming involved in reconciling the factions in the Cuban political parties. He requests Wright show a copy of the letter to President Roosevelt.
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1908-09-02
Provisional Governor of Cuba Magoon discusses with President Roosevelt the necessity of issuing government bonds in Cuba to fund the continuation of sanitation and public works as initiated by the provisional government.
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1908-08-31
Governor Magoon requests an accounting of the funds expended outside the ordinary budget of the Government of Cuba from Acting Treasury Secretary Gabriel García y Echarte.
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1908-08-13
Charles E. Magoon, Provisional Governor of Cuba, refers President Roosevelt to his prior letter, wherein he outlined the steps that have been taken to discover the location, extent, and value of a church property in Santiago de Cuba. Cardinal James Gibbons may not understand the difficulties involved in the investigation. The price of the property is not $35,000, but $535,000. Magoon is moving forward with the report as quickly as possible.
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1908-05-14
Governor Charles E. Magoon details for President Roosevelt the difficulties the Provisional Government in Cuba faces in closing the matter of Catholic Church property in Santiago. In large part the difficulties in assessing the property stem from the loss of accurate records and a lack of cooperation from the Archdiocese. Magoon will write up a final report and close the matter by June.
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1908-05-07
Charles E. Magoon sends President Roosevelt a letter that he hopes he will find the time to read despite its length.
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1908-04-17
Per President Roosevelt’s request, Charles E. Magoon, the occupation governor of Cuba, provides his assessment of the current political, economic, and social situation in Cuba. He advises Roosevelt of the feasibility of withdrawing from Cuba and dissolving the provisional government and installing Cuban officials. Several measures should be taken to ensure the stability of a new Cuban government, including solidifying economic relations with Cuba, installing several American advisers to assist in the administration of the state, and getting Cuban “non-politicos” involved in politics.
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1908-04-16
The man that Charles E. Magoon acquired Edith Roosevelt’s Christmas gift from neglected to provide a price and insisted that they were a gift from himself to Magoon. The man has not set a price for the gift and Magoon will continue trying to get him to accept payment.
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1908-01-12
Governor Charles E. Magoon sent the silver bowl and pitcher to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and is taking the liberty of making the Christmas gift from himself.
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1907-12-15
Provisional Governor of Cuba Magoon is pleased to hear that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt liked the gift he sent for the wedding of Edith Ruth Root Grant. He is currently searching for a similar item, and would like to show his gratitude to President Roosevelt by giving it to the first lady for Christmas.
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1907-12-02
Provisional Governor of Cuba Magoon has transmitted the president’s message of sympathy to the press. He gives the number of fatalities from a storm in Cuba, which was not as damaging as first reported. The Cuban people are meeting the emergency with effective energy.
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1906-10-22
Governor Magoon delivers an update on the occupation of Cuba. He discusses the progress of the insurgent forces, and the yellow fever situation is also improving. He is also working with liberal leaders to remove leftover leaders and electing municipal governments. He ends the telegram with an update on the payment of soldiers’ salaries and other expenses.
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1906-10-15
United States Minster to Panama Magoon telegraphs Secretary of State Root about action taken by the Panamanian government in response to a suspected assassination attempt.
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1906-08-11
Charles E. Magoon writes to Acting Secretary of State Bacon about tensions in Panama. An enclosed translated letter from former president Tomás Arias requests that Secretary of State Elihu Root speak to Panamanians on his upcoming trip to appease concerns that the United States will go back on President Roosevelt’s instructions in 1904 to end aggressive action there.
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1906-08-03
Charles Edward Magoon writes to Secretary of State Root regarding recommendations for successors to his positions in Panama, since he will be transferred to the Philippines. He recommends Colonel William Crawford Gorgas for governor and commissioner and William F. Sands for minister. Given the circumstances of Panama, he believes that Gorgas should be given the dual appointment of governor and minister. However, if the positions are separated he recommends Sands. Magoon wishes to return to the United States prior to his transfer in order to handle his personal affairs and confer on his next position.
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1906-07-24
Governor and Minister Magoon notifies Secretary of State Root that British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Edward Grey, in order to “allay excitement,” requests authorization to communicate to governors in the provinces Magoon’s dispatch regarding the Colombian government’s reaction to the “cruiser Cartagena incident,” likely referring to when American officers were treated poorly by Panama and Colombian officials.
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1906-07-21