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President Roosevelt does not want George Frisbie Hoar’s letter of May 29 published for fear of re-igniting the Republican sectarian issue, even though he is proud of it and would have been “particularly pleased” to be identified with Hoar’s views.
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1903-06-02
President Roosevelt provides documentary evidence that Apolinario Mabini is not detained in Guam and is free to leave the island. However, Mabini cannot enter the Philippines until taking the oath of allegiance, and Roosevelt reiterates his belief in the government’s right to prevent entry into the Philippines.
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1903-02-23
President Roosevelt explains why he nominated John Thomas McDonough for the position.
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1903-02-10
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Hoar for the letter and would like to discuss his own personal experience with Mr. Davidson.
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1903-02-06
Military and Filipino authorities have been informed that detainees on Guam are to be given their liberty but cannot return to the Philippines unless they take the oath of allegience.
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1903-01-23
President Roosevelt clarifies that Apolinario Mabini is free to travel anywhere in the world. He may return to the Philippines only after taking the oath and not by government vessel.
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1903-01-17
President Roosevelt does not hold Apolinario Mabini in as high regard as Senator Hoar but will continue to look into his release. Roosevelt is less impressed by the merits of Mabini’s case than Hoar’s sincere pleas for him.
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1903-01-12
President Roosevelt has noted Senator Hoar’s opinion on the two gentlemen and is pleased that his opinions align with Hoar’s.
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1903-01-05
President Roosevelt will go over the Apolinario Mabini matter with Secretary of War Elihu Root again.
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1902-12-18
President Roosevelt found Carroll D. Wright of great assistance during the Anthracite Coal Strike. Wright had a great understanding of the situation and sought justice for every man, whether capitalist or wage earner.
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1902-10-17
President Roosevelt has decided to let the Goldberg children stay but only to see if the government doctors’ theories on their disease is correct. However, Roosevelt intends to maintain the policy of preventing “diseased immigrants” from entering the country. Currently, steamship companies attempt to evade the laws but Roosevelt hopes to pass legislation that will punish companies that transport ill immigrants.
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1902-10-21
President Roosevelt encloses documents that show the cases of the Goldberg children “are hopeless.” Roosevelt hates to be disagreeable but wants Senator Hoar to share his opinion on the matter.
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1902-10-24
President Roosevelt fears it is too late to consult the public regarding the appointment of Judge Holmes to the Supreme Court and he will therefore announce his appointment.
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1902-08-11
President Roosevelt will be announcing the appointment of Judge Holmes to the Supreme Court and believes it is too late to consult the public at large regarding Holmes.
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1902-08-11
President Roosevelt would like to replace Justice Gray with someone from Massachusetts and has received advice on a number of candidates. Roosevelt’s preferred candidate is Oliver Wendell Holmes and he would like to know if Senator Hoar would oppose Holmes or has another candidate in mind.
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1902-07-30
President Roosevelt will end the proceedings immediately.
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1902-06-05
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Hoar for providing the opportunity for Roosevelt to write to Edward Everett Hale. Roosevelt has received Hale’s very pleasant response.
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1902-04-05
A conciliatory letter for Edward Everitt Hale since President Roosevelt cannot attend Hale’s eightieth birthday party.
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1902-03-25
President Roosevelt sends his thanks for the “photographic reproduction of the original of Leigh Hunt’s poem.” In a postscript Roosevelt notes that “Mandy” has accepted an unnamed suggestion Senator Hoar made.
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1902-03-10
President Roosevelt would like Senator Hoar to look over what he has written regarding the tariff, reciprocity, and the merchant marine. He wonders if Hoar’s views are similar to those of Senator Lodge.
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1901-11-14