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Secretary of War Root sends a proposed response to President Tomás Estrada Palma regarding the withdrawal of troops from Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-25
Elihu Root requests the return of a “printed slip.”
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1902-10-16
Secretary of War Root encloses an article from the Scranton Tribune regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. He has marked some sections regarding the condition of non-union workers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20
Secretary of War Root opposes allowing Apolinario Mabini to return to the Philippines without taking the oath of allegiance. He expects that Mabini would continue to plot insurrection. Mabini is not a prisoner and can travel anywhere in the world, except the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-29
General Carter will be named Acting Adjutant General while the Adjutant General is in Europe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-22
Secretary of War Root forwards the documents regarding the trial of Colonel John H. A. Day. There is no evidence that drunkenness was involved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-26
Discussions are ongoing with the Catholic Church for settling various disagreements in the Philippines, including the withdrawal of religious orders and the sale of church land.
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1902-07-10
Secretary of War Root denies that official educators in the Philippines are proselytizing for Protestant denominations and notes that such activity is against Filipino law.
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1902-07-10
Secretary of War Root writes to Governor General of the Philippines Taft, who is in Rome. Root acknowledges the Vatican’s willingness to withdraw the friars currently in the Islands and replace them with religious of other nationalities who will be devoted to spiritual ministry and will refrain from involvement in matters pertaining to civil authority. This voluntary withdrawal is a good outcome, and Root thanks Taft for helping to bring it about. He also discusses the timing and terms of the sale of the lands owned by the friars, as well as the payment of rent or damages related to properties that have been occupied by American troops.
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1902-07-14
In recognition of the Fourth of July, Secretary of War Root extends President Roosevelt’s thanks and appreciation to the officers and enlisted men of the United States Army.
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1902-07-04
Secretary of War Root offers his thoughts on mollifying American Catholics with regard to the friars question in the Philippines.
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1902-07-19
Secretary of War Root is concerned about Catholic reaction to Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft’s negotiations with the Vatican regarding the removal of the friars from the Philippines. Root believes that a great deal is being accomplished in Rome and that U.S. Catholic complaints are veiled attempts to halt negotiations. He hopes that Archbishop Ireland recognizes the benefit of such negotiations and elects to address the concerns of American Catholics accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-19
Secretary of War Root transmits a communication from Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma.
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1902-07-03
Secretary of War Root will be visiting President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, New York, and is bringing some papers that need the President’s attention, including a response to a dispatch from Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-10
Secretary of War Root expresses thanks for the photographs.
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1902-05-24
Secretary of State Root sends several documents relating to Cuba and Estes G. Rathbone. Root recommends the documents be sent to Attorney General Philander C. Knox with the Bristow and Lawshe reports.
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1902-05-09
President Roosevelt wants to replace Eugene F. Ware with Drexel, and Root agrees that Ware should resign. Root asks Roosevelt whether George B. Cortelyou will acquire the resignation or if he should send an artillery company.
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1902-05-12
Secretary of War Root does not believe that Captain Scott is prepared for the War College and thinks rather that he should continue to serve with the troops for a considerable period.
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1902-04-09
Secretary of War Root wants President Roosevelt to see an enclosed letter from General Frederick Funston.
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1902-04-10
Secretary of War Root encloses a copy of the instructions sent by cipher to General George Morton Randall, Commander of the Department of Columbia, which includes Alaska.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-29