Innocent Mr. Roosevelt
Subject(s): Austria, Catholic Church, Diplomatic and consular service, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916, International relations, Ireland, John, 1838-1918, Italy--Rome, Merry del Val, Raphael, 1865-1930, Pius X, Pope, 1835-1914, Press and politics, Rampolla del Tindaro, Mariano, 1843-1913, Religion and politics, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Scandals--Political aspects, Storer, B. (Bellamy), 1847-1922, Storer, Maria Longworth, 1849-1932, Vatican City
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An article in the California Christian Advocate has published an article discussing Maria Longworth Storer’s attempt to secure President Roosevelt’s endorsement in a “scheme” to convince Pope Pius X to appoint Archbishop John Ireland a cardinal. Roosevelt did not give his endorsement because it would be improper to interfere in the official business of the Catholic church. Nonetheless, Storer “caused the impression to be conveyed to the pope that the President desired Ireland” for the cardinal position, although Pope Pius X denies this. The writer of the article believes Roosevelt to be “so open-minded, so sincere, so frank, that the Roman church has found him an easy mark for its schemes.” The writer goes on to accuse Rome of “defying” the President by trying to prevent the recall of Ambassador Storer.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-04-22
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Innocent Mr. Roosevelt. [April 22, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o51985. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Innocent Mr. Roosevelt. [22 Apr. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. June 4, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o51985.
APA:
Unknown., [1906, April 22]. Innocent Mr. Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o51985.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. June 4, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
