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Secretary of War Taft disagrees with Bishop Rooker regarding the threat posed by Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente to the Philippine government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-22
Secretary of War Taft responds to Bishop Thomas Augustine Hendrick’s letter on the situation in the Philippines. He agrees that Hendricks is out of line in his accusations. Taft denies that the government is purposefully appointing followers of Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan. He suggests that Hendricks and other prelates should go through the courts if their wish is to obtain property for the Catholic Church. There is great confidence in Philippine courts but no Catholic prelate has submitted a case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-04
President Roosevelt is frustrated that Bishop Hendrick has not brought his concerns before Governor General of the Philippines Luke E. Wright or Commissioner James Francis Smith. He is confused about Hendrick’s actual complaint, as he seems to be contradicting himself regarding the Aglipayan movement for an independent church.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-02
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of War Taft a copy of Bishop Thomas Augustine Hendrick’s letter. He asks Taft to write a reply so that they may both respond to what Roosevelt found to be a disrespectful tone concerning independence in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-29
Secretary of War Taft forwards a message from Judge Ide, noting that Apostolic Delegate Agius denies that he complained to the Vatican about Alice Roosevelt receiving Gregorio Aglipay and Aglipayans (members of a national church founded by Aglipay, a former Catholic priest).
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-24
Secretary of War Taft does not think that Alice Roosevelt posed with Gregorio Aglipay, and that even if she had, it should not be viewed by anyone as interfering with the pleasant relations between the Catholic Church and the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-06
Cardinal Merry del Val writes Secretary of War Taft to recommend that the United States side with the Roman Catholic Church in its opposition to Gregorio Aglipay and the Philippine Independent Church.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-29
Luke E. Wright responds to the allegations of Bishop Rooker about the violation of rights of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Rooker claims that the Federal Party is at the root of the Aglipayan movement and that Governor Taft and his colleagues are “merely puppets in the hands of the Federal Party,” with the result that “a large amount of church property has been seized and is now withheld.” Wright disputes these allegations by explaining the origin of the Federal Party and analyzing the relations between different religious and political groups in the Philippines. Wright notes that the continued discussion about independence has made the situation in the Philippines more difficult.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-15
The Bishop of Jaro, Philippines, Frederick Z. Rooker, informs President Roosevelt of the new Philippine Independent Church, known as the Aglipayan Church after its founder, which was created in schism with Rome and about which Rooker expresses deep reservations. Rooker also criticizes Philippine Governer-General Taft for being overly accommodating to the Aglipayans. Rooker specifically requests the establishment of a strong American governmental presence in the Philippines, that the “insurrectos” currently holding political office be removed, and that all former Catholic Church property be restored.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-09
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-06
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-06
Bishop Hendrick describes conditions of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-18
Underground revolutionary activity, led by Artemio Ricarte, continues in the Philippines and succeeded in forming a mutiny in the Philippine Constabulary near Vigan. Ricarte is currently on the run and several secret service men are on his trail. Governor Wright remains confident in the loyalty of native forces. Sixto Lopez attempted to return to the Philippines but once again refused to take the oath of allegiance and returned to Hong Kong. The Aglipayan movement is strong in several provinces and is creating tensions with the Catholic Church.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-15
Series of exhibits highlighting religious issues in the Philippines, including disputes between religious and municipal authorities, opposition to the friars, and conflict between the Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903
William H. Taft expresses disappointment with Bishop Frederick Zadok Rooker’s management of his diocese in the Philippines. Taft indicates the often conflicting Spanish, foreign, extreme American, and Filipino influences in the area. He hopes that through time the Bishop will change his approach.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-08
Bishop Dougherty thanks President Roosevelt for returning control of the Seminary, which is currently occupied by troops, to the Catholic Church. Dougherty believes that if the former property of the Catholic Church, now in the hands of Bishop Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán of the independent Christian church, was returned, it would greatly contribute to the pacification of the islands.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-27
Bishop of Jaro in the Philippines Frederick Zadok Rooker discusses the Government in Manlia, Attorney Smith, and the Aglipayan Movement in Philippines. Rooker writes of local resentment of American rule and about the corrupt practices of Cardinal Rampola, and bishops and priests of the area. Rooker sends regards to Mrs. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-22
Legal document with telegram correspondence between William H. Taft and Governor of the Philippines Provence of Cavite Mariano Trias regarding the government’s forcible possession of the Catholic Church.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-09
Summaries of 105 incidents related to religious controversies throughout the Philippines. The incident and the action taken by the government is described for each event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-22
John J. Wynne is pleased with the appointment of McDonough to the Manila Bench and feels that the issue of church property in the Philippines is being settled satisfactorily.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-01