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Secretary to the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., Eki Hioki, writes Secretary of State Hay that the gift and accompanying letter to Prince Fushimi have been sent to Japan.
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1904-12-20
Andrew Hussey Allen informs Secretary of State Hay that the Department of State cannot publish “a bulletin of the popular vote for Presidential electors.” He goes on to support his opinion, citing the Acts of February 3, 1887, and October 19, 1888, that define the duties and powers of the Secretary of State. Allen tells Hay that he advised the managing editor of The Washington Evening Star that his paper must publish “everything in full.”
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1904-12-19
James Alexander Scrymser reviews recent developments between various telecommunication interests in South America and asks that the State Department work for the extension of rights of the English Cable Company in South America.
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1904-12-12
Ambassador Conger notifies Secretary of State Hay of an official gift from the Empress Dowager of China to President Roosevelt. Conger gives instructions for proper presentation of the gift.
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1904-11-21
Baron Takahira thanks Secretary of State Hay on behalf of Japan for the gracious welcome given Prince Fushimi.
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1904-11-19
Spencer F. Eddy wires Secretary of State Hay that Russia might enter treaty negotiations with the United States. Following the Second American Conference on International Arbitration, Hay had invited countries to form new treaties with the United States.
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1904-11-18
Ambassador Conger sends Secretary of State Hay a dispatch detailing his audience with the Empress Dowager of China. Conger delivered a letter from President Roosevelt. Her Imperial Majesty sends a photograph of herself as “an expression of cordial relations” between the United States and China.
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1904-11-16
Admiral Walker, Chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, confirms receipt of Secretary of State Hay’s memorandum concerning the shipment of supplies, and states that as far as the commission is concerned, it has followed the memorandum by always using American ships to send materials to Panama when possible. He notes, however, that several large contracts have been closed with bidders, and that those contractors have arranged the transportation of materials themselves in the most economical manner.
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1904-11-02
American minister at Panama Joseph Wilcox Jenkins Lee informs Secretary of State Hay that he recently spoke with Panamanian President Manuel Amador Guerrero, who told him that all the trouble in Panama arises from the wish to gain access to the six million dollars invested by the United States. The situation is presently quiet.
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1904-11-02
“Three cheers for the French poet!”
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1902-04-30
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of State John Hay about his tour of the western states. He describes the people and towns as greeting him enthusiastically. Roosevelt also gives short reminisces of his years out west as a cattle rancher. He mentions opening the World Fair in St. Louis, his impression of the Pacific Coast states, the status of many Rough Riders and the violence of frontier life.
1903-08-09
Buchanan will be at the White House on Sunday at 12:30 with Secretary of War Elihu Root. The arrangements were made under the impression that Secretary of State Hay would not be available.
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1903-12-12
President Roosevelt agrees that nothing can be done without Panama’s consent. However, he suggests that Secretary of State Hay contact Rafael Reyes to see if he has a practical proposal which can be taken into consideration with the people of Panama.
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1903-12-22
President Roosevelt must turn down Clara Hay’s invitation for January 9 as President Jordan will likely be staying at the White House.
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1903-12-27
President Roosevelt writes Secretary of State Hay: “This is a first class letter, and that MacVeagh is worth several of the other. Go on with your secret conspiracies if they produce results like this!”
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1904-10-18
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of State Hay that Herbert G. Squiers, American minister to Cuba, should tell the Cuban government there should be no increase in indebtedness except for “genuine necessity” per the Platt Amendment.
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1904-11-23
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Hay it might be worthwhile to bring up the treaty again and suggests he speak with Senators Henry Cabot Lodge, Eugene Hale, and William P. Frye. Roosevelt is displeased by Sir Edward Clarke’s remarks at a dinner honoring American diplomat Joseph Hodges Choate.
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1904-11-29
After discussing the matter with Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton, President Roosevelt wants to offer the position of Arbiter to Rear Admiral C. H. Davis. Morton also suggested Rear Admiral French Ensor Chadwick or Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, but Roosevelt feels that Davis is the best candidate. If Davis refuses, Roosevelt is inclined to favor Sigsbee, pending the opinion of Secretary of State Hay.
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1904-11-30
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Hay that he cannot promise to be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over a year in advance because he does not know what the future holds. He also cannot meet with Hay after church on Sunday because he has to meet with some “railway people.” Finally, Roosevelt asks Hay’s advice about trying to send former U.S. Minister to Chile Henry Lane Wilson to Europe instead of back to Chile.
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1904-12-06
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of State Hay to “attend to the cup” and says that he will pay for it because he wants to treat the Japanese correctly. Roosevelt also praises an editorial in the Birmingham News.
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1904-12-10