Letter from Frederick Zadok Rooker to William Loeb
Bishop Rooker asks William Loeb to forward a letter to President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-10
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Rooker, Frederick Zadok, 1861-1907
Letter from Frederick Rooker to Theodore Roosevelt
Bishop Rooker writes to President Roosevelt to respond to concerns about his relationship with the Filipino members of his diocese. He says that Roosevelt “accuse[s] me of wanting to restore despotism” but argues that he wants to improve the situation of the Filipino people. He also accuses Governor Taft of “recklessness” in his assessment of the situation in the Philippines.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-10
Letter from Frederick Zadok Rooker to Theodore Roosevelt
The Bishop of Jaro, Philippines, Frederick Z. Rooker, informs President Roosevelt of the new Philippine Independent Church, known as the Aglipayan Church after its founder, which was created in schism with Rome and about which Rooker expresses deep reservations. Rooker also criticizes Philippine Governer-General Taft for being overly accommodating to the Aglipayans. Rooker specifically requests the establishment of a strong American governmental presence in the Philippines, that the “insurrectos” currently holding political office be removed, and that all former Catholic Church property be restored.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-09
Letter from Frederick Zadok Rooker to William H. Taft
Bishop of Jaro in the Philippines Frederick Zadok Rooker discusses the Government in Manlia, Attorney Smith, and the Aglipayan Movement in Philippines. Rooker writes of local resentment of American rule and about the corrupt practices of Cardinal Rampola, and bishops and priests of the area. Rooker sends regards to Mrs. Taft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-22