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Thomas Sammons describes a pro-American and pro-Japanese editorial, anti-American circulars, and the peaceful unloading of an American shipment of oil by Japanese workers.
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1905-08-02
Thomas Sammons describes a notice posted in China urging the Chinese to boycott all American goods.
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1905-07-27
Thomas Sammons describes his conversations with Chinese merchants who are not involved in the boycott of American goods. He also describes the one year anniversary celebration of the Japanese occupation of Niuchwagg.
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1905-07-26
Ambassador Anderson describes an anti-American act to the flag at the American Consul in Amoy, China, as a result of the movement to boycott American goods. Anderson describes the meetings, leadership, and overall agitation in detail as well.
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1905-07-25
Edwin V. Morgan writes to Commissioner Rockhill to report on his visit to China, including a survey of a German railroad, and his impressions of the Provisional College at Tsinanfu. Morgan also discusses the current state of the war, noting that Fu Zhou, the Governor of Shantung, would like the United States to join China in an attempt to end the conflict.
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1904-09-24
President Roosevelt confirms receipt of William Woodville Rockhill’s letter discussing the Japanese Navy and its weaponry. Roosevelt also continues his conversation regarding the Hankow Railroad Boycott and the state of Russo-Japanese relations.
1905-08-29
Commissioner Roosevelt discusses the pitfalls of current selection and appointment policies. He states that competitive examinations are the only way to eliminate political influence in appointments.
1895-09-25
Commissioner Roosevelt writes to congratulate William Woodville Rockhill on becoming Assistant Secretary of State under Secretary Richard Olney. Roosevelt also reveals his concerns over not always agreeing with the Republican Party’s policy.
1896-02-13
Commissioner Roosevelt shares his concern that First Assistant Secretary of State William Woodville Rockhill will not be able to maintain his recent promotion once the new administration takes over next year. A cabinet position accepted during an election year could be very temporary.
1896-02-17
Governor Roosevelt congratulates William Woodville Rockhill for his recent diplomatic appointment to China and expresses his own resolve as the vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party. Roosevelt also thanks Rockhill for a book, which was an account of the explorations of William of Rubruck that Rockhill had recently translated.
1900-07-21
President Roosevelt writes to William Woodvill Rockhill to detail the background behind a misunderstanding with Chinese missionaries, citing a previous incident where they felt brushed aside by Rockhill, the American Minister to China. Roosevelt also asks Rockhill to explain a rumored rivalry between the Chinese and the Japanese. Roosevelt further mentions his desire to keep Chinese laborers out of the United States while supporting Chinese students, travelers, and businessmen.
1905-05-18
President Roosevelt writes to William Woodville Rockhill, ambassador to China, to ask that Rockhill and his wife take care of Alice Roosevelt on her upcoming venture to the Orient. Roosevelt also asks for information on the “smashing overthrow” of the Russian naval fleet, specifically what military arms were used to execute the mission.
1905-05-31
President Roosevelt confirms receipt of William Woodville Rockhill’s recent letter and agrees with his opinion. Roosevelt states that he does not have “much hope for peace” between Japan and Russia since the Russians are “such fools”.
1905-08-09
President Roosevelt encourages Minister William Woodville Rockhill to influence his contacts in the Chinese administration to address their handling of the boycott and the Canton-Hankow Railroad concession if they want to gain favor with the U.S. Congress.
1905-08-22
President Roosevelt thanks Minister William Woodville Rockhill for fowarding a speech by Togo. Roosevelt is also grateful for Rockhill’s expert commentary regarding China.
1906-02-20
President Roosevelt confirms receipt of Minister William Woodville Rockhill’s letter recommending William Phillips for a promotion to Secretary of the Legation in China, but tells him that he had already sent in the name of Thomas Ewing Moore. Roosevelt believes Rockhill will find Moore to be an admirable man, and mentions the merit he has shown in other diplomatic postings.
1906-07-14
President Roosevelt advises Minister William Woodville Rockhill on the importance of an official’s relationship with the Associated Press and how Rockhill can better and more discreetly voice his opinions.
1906-08-06
William Loeb confirms that President Roosevelt received Minister Rockhill’s letter and states that the President accepted Rockhill’s explanation.
1906-11-05
President Roosevelt thanks Minister Rockhill for relaying information on the Dalai Lama. Roosevelt also states that he will not be giving any appointment recommendations to incoming President William H. Taft.
1908-12-17
President Roosevelt congratulates diplomat William Woodville Rockville on “one of the most interesting and extraordinary experiences that any man of our generation has had,” presumably referring to the fact Rockville was the first Westerner to befriend and advise a Dalai Lama of Tibet. Roosevelt wonders what gift he should send the “Talé Lama” in return for the Buddha and silk Katag he received. He mentions he sent the Pope a copy of his books and is not sure this would be appropriate for the Dalai Lama.
1908-08-01