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John W. Foster discusses the date for the Alaskan Tribunal Boundary meeting and explains why the date suggested by Clifford Sifton will not work.
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1903-08-04
Canadian politician Clifford Sifton writes to determine a date for the tribunal to meet concerning a boundary dispute between Alaska and Canada.
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1903-07-29
Senator Lodge reports to President Roosevelt on Lodge’s travels and his intent to meet with Roosevelt and discuss the Alaska Easement issue.
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1903-07-08
Senator Lodge informs President Roosevelt that he has received a request from the British for more time to review their documents concerning the Alaska Boundary Dispute. Lodge fears a disruption in negotiations and suggests that he go to London to manage the situation. He asks if Roosevelt also wishes to go and asks for a prompt reply so that he may book travel arrangements.
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1903-07-05
Henry Cabot Lodge praises President Roosevelt’s selection of Charles Bonaparte as Special Prosecutor for the Post Office Investigation. Lodge states that the Boston Herald has published some highly negative letters about Roosevelt written by Senator Aldrich. Lodge asks that Roosevelt give him a written order so there would be no issue that he act as a U.S. government representative in the arbitration over the border dispute between Alaska and Canada, which results in the Hay-Herbert Treaty. Some correspondence of Lodge’s with Shaw are enclosed, and Lodge discusses his concerns with Shaw’s proposed organizational changes in the Customs Service’s transportation division.
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1903-07-01
With his friendly note, Frederick William Holls includes a copy of Baron von Kallay’s pamphlet on Hungary and a copy of Mr. Balch’s book on the Alaska Boundary, both of which he thinks will interest him. He wanted to send a copy of the “Bible for Learners,” however, the edition he preferred was out of print and he will forward another edition to President Roosevelt.
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1903-06-17
George Turner argues that Prime Minister Laurier is holding an untenable position regarding the border between Canada and Alaska. One of Laurier’s speeches from 1901 clearly opposes his current position.
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1903-03-31
George Turner explains the extent of his connections to Thomas Shaughnessy and the Canadian Pacific Railway. He makes this statement in response to President Roosevelt’s interest in placing him on the Canadian Boundary Commission.
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1903-03-03
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
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
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
John Hay reports that Senators Fairbanks, Dolliver, and Allison favor the Alaskan treaty.
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1903-02-07
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
Ethan Allen Hitchcock notes President Roosevelt’s statement regarding using caution before following Mr. Ivey’s recommendations.
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1903-02-03
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
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
Hay sends the Alaskan Treaty and Cuban Treaty.
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1903-01-26
Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt of his travel plans.
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1903-01-22
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