Letter from Thomas Sammons to Francis B. Loomis
Thomas Sammons encloses a clipping from the China Times regarding the American boycott.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1905-08-19
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Thomas Sammons encloses a clipping from the China Times regarding the American boycott.
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1905-08-19
Ambassador Lay encloses a copy of a message sent to the Viceroy of Canton, which transmitted a copy of a telegram from the legation at Peking.
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1905-08-10
Chinese in Bangkok are supporting the Chinese boycott of American goods, but Montgomery Schuyler believes the boycott will quickly die out. Schuyler encloses clippings from the local press.
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1905-08-10
Wilbur T. Gracey called on Viceroy Fu Zhou to discuss the boycott. Placards have begun to appear with exaggerated anti-American sentiments, which Gracey requested be suppressed. Zhou is supportive of this and is working to end the boycott.
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1905-08-10
Despite the efforts of the government, Chinese students are boycotting American goods until Chinese citizens are given equal immigrant rights in America.
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1905-08-11
Samuel Levis Gracey sends Assistant Secretary of State Loomis a copy of a dispatch regarding a Chinese boycott. Gracey also discusses the Chinese response to American immigration restrictions.
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1905-08-14
J. L. Rodgers has received reports regarding Chinese boycotts and disagrees with Viceroy Zhou, stating he had no knowledge of the proceedings.
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1905-08-15
George Anderson sends Assistant Secretary of State Loomis a copy of a dispatch sent to Peking regarding a riot that occurred on August 15, 1905.
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1905-08-16
Wilbur T. Gracey sends Assistant Secretary of State Loomis a copy of a dispatch from the Viceroy of Liangkiang.
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1905-08-16
Henry B. Miller describes the Chinese businessmen’s decision to join the boycott against American goods.
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1905-08-08
The Chinese boycott situation has not changed. The government supports the boycotters, but many merchants do not. Julius Lay encourages the Viceroy to admonish the boycott.
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1905-08-09
Ambassador Lay describes the anti-American boycott in Canton. Lay states many trade guilds have agreed not to buy American goods; the oil and cotton guilds have not agreed to the boycott.
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1905-08-01
Thomas Sammons sends a copy of his dispatch to Minister Rockhill about the attempt to prevent the unloading of American oil in China due to the boycott.
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1905-08-02
Thomas Sammons sends a copy of his dispatch to Foreign Minister Rockhill regarding the agitation against American goods and a request for police protection from the Japanese Military Administration.
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1905-08-02
Thomas Sammons sends a copy of his dispatch to Ambassador Rockhill regarding the Chinese boycott and the anniversary celebration of the Japanese occupation of Niuchwang.
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1905-07-26
J. L. Rodgers describes in detail the Chinese boycott of American goods, which has been effective. While many merchants are quietly boycotting, the university students are protesting through attacks in the press, booklets, pamphlets, and more. Rodgers believes the boycott will affect American firms for years to come.
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1905-07-27
Thomas Sammons sends Assistant Secretary of State Loomis a copy of his dispatch to Minister Rockhill regarding a notice posted urging all classes to participate in the Chinese boycott against American goods.
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1905-07-27
Thomas Sammons sends a copy of his dispatch about the Chinese boycott and the Standard Oil Company.
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1905-07-28
Ambassador Lay explains that a Chinese group called the “Opposing Exclusion Treaty Society” is proposing a large boycott against the United States. Lay warns that it may affect United States businesses and the upcoming treaty between the two countries.
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1905-07-22
Ambassador Lay explains that the Chinese boycott of American goods has not affected the American oil industry. He describes threats to those who continue buying American goods or working for American businesses, their violation of the treaty, and the possible dangers to American missionaries.
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1905-07-24