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George von Lengerke Meyer has informed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s consent. Meyer will express to Emperor Nicholas II, by letter, President Roosevelt’s thanks for his expressions of good will.
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1905-06-09
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt how Meyer personally delivered Roosevelt’s proposition for a meeting between Japan and Russia to negotiate peace to Emperor Nicholas. Meyer outlines his efforts to convince the Emperor that negotiations were necessary, which the Emperor accepted.
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1905-06-09
Ambassador Meyer informs Secretary of State Hay about the Russian Emperor’s belief that his people prefer war over peace. Meyer mentions that the Emperor agrees with President Roosevelt’s proposition, which is to be kept quiet, and the Emperor wishes for Roosevelt to directly convince Japan to agree for Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries to meet and discuss peace. Meyer adds that the Emperor hopes for these events to happen soon before any attacks take place.
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1905-06-07
Emperor Meiji is convinced that his people do not desire peace at any price and would support him in continuing the war rather than have him come to terms that may be dishonorable. The Emperor is willing to meet with the Russians and President Roosevelt to discuss peace terms. This must be kept absolutely secret and Roosevelt must take the initiative in obtaining the consent of the Japanese government. Czar Nicholas II’s answer and agreement to such a meeting must be kept secret until Japan agrees. Roosevelt will openly ask both powers to a meeting. Meiji urges that consent be obtained from the Japanese government as soon as possible.
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1905-06-07
Ambassador Meyer reports that Russian Emperor Nicholas II is in favor of continuing the war with Japan. While the general sentiment of others favors peace, there is unanimous agreement that a continuation of war is preferable to paying a large sum in reparations. Meyer recounts accusations of corruption by the Navy Department who reportedly passed on purchasing superior warships as there would be “no commission for certain Russian individuals.” Meyer has had no response to his letters to Secretary of State Hay regarding trade with Russia but feels the matter needs to be addressed urgently if the United states is not to lose out.
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1905-06-05
George von Lengerke Meyer informs President Roosevelt of the strikes in Saint Petersburg. Meyer believes the tsar should have handled the situation better. There is some debate over who will be appointed ambassador.
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1905-01-28
Ambassador Meyer writes President Roosevelt about the Russo-Japanese War. Meyer describes Stanley Washburn’s report of dwindling American sympathies with the Japanese. Washburn does not believe the Japanese army will ever beat the Russian army in Manchuria. Meyer mentions his interactions with Camille Barrère, the French Ambassador, and his indication that French and German banks are beginning to side with Russia. Meyer also relates an interaction he had with the Japanese minister, in which the minister stated he was interested in Roosevelt’s thoughts on Manchuria and Japan’s control of Port Arthur.
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1905-01-20
Ambassador Meyer sends a telegram to President Roosevelt kindly acknowledging receipt of a letter and compliment.
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1905-01-20
Russian Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer sends Assistant Secretary of State Adee news about Russia’s reaction to the defeat of her fleet. People believe war is useless but they are not yet ready for revolution. The Russian government will bring about reforms so people will read this, be relieved, and not revolt. Through a non-official source, Meyer mentions two opportunities for United States involvement: with monetary demands channeled through Japan that could drag war out another five years, or using Théophile Delcassé in France to respond.
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1905-06-02
Press reports indicate that President Roosevelt has been given authority to cede all of Japan’s demands on Russia.
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1905-08-28
Copy of a telegram, stating that Russia’s refusal to pay indemnities is supported by the people, and may weaken Japan’s position.
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1905-08-28
Ambassador Meyer reports that Emperor Nicholas II has received President Roosevelt’s message but will not alter Russia’s stance on peace conditions.
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1905-08-27
Emperor Nicholas II has received President Roosevelt’s message, but will not alter Russia’s stance on peace conditions.
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1905-08-27
Ambassador Meyer met with Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, who refuses to pay war indemnities to Japan. The Emperor would prefer to lose part of Sakhalin rather than pay any money to Japan. William II, German Emperor, is encouraging the Emperor to make peace.
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1905-08-24
George von Lengerke Meyer met with Czar Nicholas II, who refuses to pay indemnities to Japan.
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1905-08-24
George von Lengerke Meyer, Ambassador to Germany, writes about his success in following President Roosevelt’s agenda. The agenda involved finding out how the German Emperor felt about the United States’ neutrality and the territorial integrity of China with respect to Russia and Japan. The Emperor expressed his firm commitment to the agreement and to supporting the United States. The Emperor also warned the Americans to keep an eye on French Foreign Minister Théophile Delcassé.
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1905-03-05
George von Lengerke Meyer informs President Roosevelt there is opposition to Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou becoming the chairman of the Republican National Committee at the Republican National Convention. Meyer insists that Cornelius Newton Bliss arrive before Monday with word from Roosevelt that he supports Cortelyou.
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1904-06-17
Four members of the Navy and one Marine have been arrested in Italy while on shore leave. Ambassador Meyer is attempting to acquire the court report and has sent an appeal to Rome.
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1902-04-30
Secretary of the Navy Meyer and his wife, Marian Alice Appleton Meyer, congratulate Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
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1911-12-02
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1911-11-28
Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918