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Diplomatic secretary De Frescheville notes that the Russian government is open to the idea of the Russian and Japanese diplomats meeting together and discussing peace, as long as the Japanese government also agrees to take part in the meeting.
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1905-06-15
Secretary of War Taft advises the Quartermaster-General to act affirmatively and consult C. Grant La Farge as architect for the building referred to in the letter. It is a matter in which President Roosevelt is personally interested. Taft does not want the office of the Quartermaster-General to lay back on its oars and wait until someone else does something.
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1905-06
It is reported that Great Britain has offered to enter into an alliance with France against Germany. This may appeal to France if she cannot come to an arrangement with Germany regarding Morocco. Although France has offered Germany a “sphere of interest” in Morocco, Germany has pledged to stand by the Sultan of Morocco. President Roosevelt is asked to suggest that a conference would be the best means to finding a peaceful solution to the “Morocco question.”
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1905-06-11
No change in the positions of the Russian and Japanese armies were noted this week. It is rumored that Japan has occupied a strategic point eighty miles east of Kirin. The defeat of Admiral Zinoviĭ Petrovich Rozhestvenskiĭ in the Sea of Japan leaves the Japanese a more direct route through which to deliver troops and supplies to armies in the field.
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1905-06-09
President Roosevelt urges Japan and Russia to negotiate for peace. Roosevelt believes Japan and Russia can meet without an intermediary, but offers to assist if the two nations would like his help.
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1905-06-08
Russian troops bombarded the Japanese at Sandiapu, but neither took an advantage in the conflict and Japanese forces have been reinforced. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s fleet is believed to be near Madagascar, and the Japanese Navy is patrolling the South China Sea.
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1905-02-03
A battle between the Russian and Japanese forces is reportedly taking place. While weather conditions prevented troop movement, both sides have been strengthening their lines. Japanese naval activity is ongoing near Java and Sumatra.
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1905-01-27
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports that there has been no change in position along the Sha River since last week. The first reported military operation on the west side of the Liao River was a Russian raid by Cossacks accompanied by mounted infantry and eight guns. It is not clear whether the troops passed though neutral Chinese territory.
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1905-01-20
William Loeb informs Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt that the repairs on the USS Sylph are completed and asks when the vessel is needed.
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1905-01-19
Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou writes to President Roosevelt about several potential nominees for consular and government positions.
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1905-01-05
John James Jenkins, following his memo from earlier in the day, sends President Roosevelt another resolution.
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1905-01-05
This memorandum discusses developments on the Panama Canal and surrounding areas between July 1, 1904 and January 1, 1905, including dam plans, the Culebra Cut, and the building and mechanical departments. It is suggested that if the progress continues in the next six months as it has in the past six months, the canal can be completed in ten years by January 1, 1915.
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1905-01-01
The Office of Naval Intelligence describes the outbreak of fire following the explosion of a gun during a training exercise on the USS Missouri on April 13, 1904, a fire that killed six officers and twenty-seven enlisted men. The report details the crew’s response to to the emergency and the evidence gathered in review of the incident. The writer states, “The discipline, readiness, and alacrity shown by every person in every department of the ship deserves highest approbation,” and he praises the willingness of numerous crew members to assist in the rescue of others, including three men who ultimately earned the medal of honor for their actions: Gunner Robert E. Cox, Chief Gunner’s Mate Mons Monssen, and Gunner’s Mate First Class Charles S. Schepke.
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1904
Memorandum details a number of recent legislative measures, including changes in appropriations affecting various executive departments, the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor, and procedures to be followed by the Secretary of State.
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1903-1904
George B. Cortelyou asks William Loeb to remind President Roosevelt about Virginia Assistant U.S. Marshal J. E. West. When Roosevelt speaks to James E. B. Stuart, who has been appointed U.S. Marshal in the Virginia office, Roosevelt is to discuss West with Stuart, since West has been described as an “excellent man.”
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1904-12-27
Secretary of War Taft forwards to Chief of Staff Chaffee correspondence from President Roosevelt inquiring into appointing a “colored contract surgeon.”
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1904-12-26
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on recent naval activity as well as the current status of the Russo-Japanese War. Things have been relatively quiet with the exception of damage to the Russian battleship Sevastopol, probably due to torpedo attacks. The writer also reports on the location and agenda of the Second Pacific Fleet.
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1904-12-23
On behalf of Secretary of War William H. Taft, Fred W. Carpenter forwards a letter to Surgeon General O’Reilly stating that President Roosevelt wants to know if a “colored surgeon” can be appointed to serve “colored troops.”
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1904-12-23
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis and Secretary of State Hay believe that President Roosevelt should not attend the Dutch Minister’s wedding. He should simply send a note of thanks.
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1904-12-20
The United States House of Representatives approved the war and ordinary budgets for 1905. There was little alteration of the budget as presented.
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1904-12-17