Smith, A. R.

If the enclosed newspaper clipping is correct, A. R. Smith, superintendent for the Port of New York writes, the Isthmian Canal Commission is now in control of the Panama Steamship Line, and will no longer move forward with the plan to construct new steamships. This will make it difficult for the government to withdraw, and private steamship operators would prefer that they do so. Private operators already control the Pacific side, and the Atlantic side should be no different. They can offer services more cheaply than the government. President Roosevelt should involve himself in these matters directly, on behalf of steamship operators in need of business, and Smith asks that William Loeb relay this information.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-03

Creator(s)

Smith, A. R.

A. R. Smith urges William Loeb to lobby President Roosevelt about enforcing a recent act that requires ships to carry war and naval stores on board. Smith hopes this will help Roosevelt from losing any American shipping voters in the upcoming election of 1904.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-15

Creator(s)

Smith, A. R.