The German Emperor and Lord Tweedmouth
Subject(s): Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928, Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount, 1862-1933, Lansdowne, Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzMaurice, Marquess of, 1845-1927, Macdonald, J. A. Murray (John Archibald Murray), 1854-1939, Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, Earl of, 1847-1929, Tweedmouth, Edward Marjoribanks, Baron, 1849-1909, William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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The explanation from Edward Marjoribanks, Baron Tweedmouth, regarding the letters sent between him and German Emperor William II have not contradicted any of the statements by The Times or added to the explanation Acting Prime Minister H. H. Asquith gave to Parliament. Given the tone of the comments by several politicians, The Times comes to the conclusion that many people think that these sorts of letters should remain entirely private, and that any mention of international relations and naval policy should be done through official channels and not personal letters. While the letters have been treated as personal communication by many people, there is no doubt that William II wanted to influence thinking about British naval policy with them. The Times calls for the publication of the letters, as proof that they did not discuss policy would quiet public anxiety about the matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-03-10
Creator(s)
Publication Date
2020-09-03
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The German Emperor and Lord Tweedmouth. [March 10, 1908?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299181. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
The Times. The German Emperor and Lord Tweedmouth. [10 Mar. 1908?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299181.
APA:
The Times.: , [1908, March 10?]. The German Emperor and Lord Tweedmouth. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299181.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
