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If Cyrus Leland is not to receive the appointment because of his civil service record then Leland should be given the opportunity to refute the charges. William Allen White is confident that Leland is innocent. The appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
A private search was attempted to find some young men from Harvard that would be interested in entering the Army as second lieutenants but none were found.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
Speaker Henderson confirms his opinion from yesterday and believes that Andrew Carnegie should nominate his own trustees.
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1901-12-12
Records indicate that Agent C. P. Mathewson of the Winnebago Agency, Nebraska, is a good agent without any charges on file. Edward Rosewater complained about Mathewson because he would not recommend a change in the agency’s Indian tradership. The traders were investigated and found to be creditable. Rosewater’s complaints are politically motivated.
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1901-12-12
Archbishop Ireland encloses letters for President Roosevelt and would like to meet with Roosevelt this evening.
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1901-12-12
Archbishop Ireland believes that the public will understand and support negotiating with the Vatican for the purchase of the friar lands in the Philippines. If President Roosevelt wants to send a non-Catholic negotiator, Ireland suggests General Merritt.
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1901-12-12
Alpheus K. Rodgers, commanding officer at Topeka, Kansas, tells Representative Curtis that Wilder Stevens Metcalf is suitable to his regiment as a pension agent.
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1901-12-12
Alexander G. Russell encloses an item for President Roosevelt, not because he is president, but because he is a resident of Oyster Bay, New York. Oyster Bay is watching the Roosevelt administration with great interest and pride.
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1901-12-12
Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be an acceptable pension agent to all Republicans and “old soldiers.”
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1901-12-12
Booker T. Washington requests that I. Garland Penn be given an audience with President Roosevelt to discuss the National Negro Religious Congress.
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1901-12-12
William Allen White requests more time and no encouragement for the “Senator’s friends.”
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1901-12-12
Ansley Wilcox forwards a letter he received from Mr. Alexander.
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1901-12-12
Acting Governor General of the Philippines Wright has received the complaints about the friars inhabiting the Pueblo of Jimenez. The friars are not breaking any law and have the right to live wherever they like. It is unfortunate that they insist on remaining in a community that does not desire their presence or services. Inhabitants do not need to visit the friars’ church or contribute to their maintenance.
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1901-12-12
Henry Cabot Lodge’s cold has come back with renewed force and he will not be able to meet President Roosevelt for a ride this afternoon. Lodge has arranged for a vote next Monday, but the House will not get him the bill until Thursday. So they can do nothing with it until after the recess, but his committee is ready for it.
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1901-12-13
Commissioner Wright hopes to have William F. Willoughby confirmed as treasurer of Puerto Rico and has written to Senator Foraker. He would like George B. Cortelyou to inform Foraker that the Willoughby appointment is “all right.”
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1901-12-13
William Allen White requests more time to secure the appointment for Cyrus Leland. If the position goes to someone else, it will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton and will increase partisan politics in Kansas. The many veterans of the state will also be angered if a Civil War veteran is not appointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13
Seth Low believes he can fulfill what he has promised and hopes the matter can be held off until January. This is regarding an appointment for United States District Attorney for the district of Kansas.
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1901-12-13
The attached document is a copy as the original was returned to Admiral Walker.
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1901-12-13
Charles S. Gleed did not intend to create any trouble for President Roosevelt by pointing out the chancellor vacancy at the the University of Kansas.
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1901-12-13
Treasurer Grimes met with Mr. Low. Low does not intend to do anything further and will be satisfied with whatever happens.
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1901-12-13