Catholics fear riots if we quit Philippines
Subject(s): Aglípay y Labayán, Gregorio, 1860-1940, Aguinaldo, Emilio, 1869-1964, Catholic Church, Catholics--Political and social views, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Imperialism, Milburn, John G. (John George), 1851-1930, Murphy, Dominic I. (Dominic Ignatius), 1847-1930, Parker, Alton B. (Alton Brooks), 1852-1926, Philippines, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922
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Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-06
Creator(s)
Atkins, Addison B. (Addison Butler), 1855-1905
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
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Chicago:
Catholics fear riots if we quit Philippines. [September 6, 1904]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299253. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Atkins, Addison B. (Addison Butler), 1855-1905. Catholics fear riots if we quit Philippines. [6 Sep. 1904]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299253.
APA:
Atkins, Addison B. (Addison Butler), 1855-1905.: , [1904, September 6]. Catholics fear riots if we quit Philippines. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299253.
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. November 24, 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.
