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John Hay reports success with the Alaska treaty. Hay has also heard from Bowen who believes that Great Britain and Italy are ready to sign and he hopes to hear from Germany tonight.
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1903-02-11
Senator Lodge returns Mr. Van Kleeck’s letter regarding the involvement of federal office holders in the recent selection of a Senator from Colorado. He argues that the factions supporting Edward Oliver Wolcott and Philip Battell Stewart “tore the state apart,” but holds out hope that the state can be carried in the 1904 elections because both Republican factions support President Roosevelt. Lodge further compliments Roosevelt on his choices for the Alaskan Boundary Commission, mentions his recent work with Senator Aldrich on the Philippine currency bill, and suggests steps to push the bill through the House.
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1903-02-17
Frederick William Holls is anxious for the success of the Alaskan Boundary Treaty, but calls President Roosevelt’s attention to King Edward VII’s reference to the joint commission as an “Arbitral Tribunal”.
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1903-02-19
There is a boundary dispute between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Frederick William Holls is concerned about the potential consequences of arbitration or a treaty on American interests.
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1903-02-05
John Hay reports that Senators Fairbanks, Dolliver, and Allison favor the Alaskan treaty.
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1903-02-07
John Hay returns David Starr Jordan’s letter, whose idea to refer the seal matter to the Hague has been rejected. Hay claims a plan for “the salvation of the seals” is already in place.
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1903-01-30
Frederick William Holls is concerned about the Alaskan boundary agreement and insists that under international law the agreement constitutes an attempt at arbitration. Holls fears the political effects of the treaty and would like to discuss the issue further with President Roosevelt.
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1903-02-02
Ethan Allen Hitchcock notes President Roosevelt’s statement regarding using caution before following Mr. Ivey’s recommendations.
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1903-02-03
Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt of his travel plans.
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1903-01-22
Hay sends the Alaskan Treaty and Cuban Treaty.
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1903-01-26
John St. Loe Strachey understands President Roosevelt’s objections to arbitration in the Alaska boundary dispute but he supports arbitration especially in light of America’s demand for arbitration in the Venezuelan debt crisis. Strachey wants to avoid a quarrel with the United States but feels that he must support Canada in any conflict.
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1902-08-18
Secretary of State Hay is working on the Alaskan boundary issue and suggests the treaty of 1825 be interpreted by a tribunal of six. Hay believes any ruling would favor the United States.
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1902-07-14
Ambassador Choate reports that British leaders, especially Canadian Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier and John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of Minto, are pressuring him to renew negotiations on the Alaskan Boundary Question. Choate supports the stated American position and is not anxious to delve into the issue.
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1902-07-05
Sir Laurier is anxious for a settlement of the boundary question and he has little hope of acquiring Lynn Canal.
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1902-07-07
James R. Sheffield briefly discusses several political topics; including an enthusiastic immigration official, prospective judge Samuel Hitchcock, and an incident with Booker T. Washington. Sheffield mentions lunches with Joe Murray and Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. He wants to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss Hitchcock’s possible appointment and his strengths and weaknesses. Sheffield praises Roosevelt for his recent Southern tour and speech in Charleston. The Booker T. Washington incident and Tillman insult must be buried.
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1902-04-12
At the direction of Secretary of War Root, General Randall is to quietly send additional forces to southern Alaska to prevent possible disturbances along the disputed Canadian border. A “trusted officer” should also be sent to report upon conditions and look out for Canadian aggression.
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1902-03-29
Secretary of War Root encloses a copy of the instructions sent by cipher to General George Morton Randall, Commander of the Department of Columbia, which includes Alaska.
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1902-03-29
Secretary of State Hay encloses a sketch of the proposed tribunal to determine the Alaskan boundary and a private memorandum from Ambassador Pauncefote with the British government’s suggestions. Hay believes that Pauncefote is favorable to the American draft of the treaty and will influence his government accordingly.
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1902-03-24
Albert L. New encloses annual passes for the Trans-Alaskan Railway Company’s new steamship service for President Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, and their respective parties. New invites Roosevelt to join him and Harry S. New on a hunting trip in Alaska.
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1902-02-18
Arthur Hamilton Lee reviews recent events related to Anglo-American relations.
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1901-12-17