Alaskan Boundary Tribunal

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt’s letters sounded “very blue” but Senator Lodge is confident that recent political issues will blow over and that Roosevelt’s popularity remains high. He is confident that Roosevelt can be elected president in 1904. Lodge believes that the Alaska Boundary Tribunal will have a favorable result. He regrets that he could not be present to assist Roosevelt with his recent troubles.

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1903-09-29

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge compliments President Roosevelt on his Syracuse speech and supports his course of action in the Miller case. Lodge provides on update on the proceedings of the Alaska Boundary Tribunal and believes that Lord Alverstone will generally settle in favor of the United States. He requests that Roosevelt cable if he does not approve of any aspect of their course of action.

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1903-09-24

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry White spoke with Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour and Balfour expects his new cabinet to be excellent. White encloses Balfour’s famous Economic Notes on Insular Free Trade. The Alaska Tribunal is going well and a satisfactory decision appears to be on the way. Even Senator Lodge, who was previously doubtful of a decision, is hopeful. White and Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate have provided letters of introduction to General Ian Hamilton, Baron Ribblesdale, and John Poynder. Original and typewritten copy.

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1903-09-19

Letter from John W. Foster to Theodore Roosevelt

John W. Foster forwards to President Roosevelt an article that appeared in many of the London papers in relation to the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal.

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1903-09-11

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Cabot Lodge writes to President Roosevelt regarding the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal of 1903.

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1903-09-05

Letter from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt

Before his departure for the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal in England, Elihu Root submits his resignation as Secretary of War. His resignation will take effect upon the appointment and confirmation of his successor.

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1903-08-19

Letter from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Root returns Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s letter and agrees with his views on the length of the upcoming Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. After speaking with Colonel T. W. Symons, Root believes that the White House picnic incident is being misrepresented in the press. Due to some confusion, Symons had to revoke a permit he had given for a picnic on the grounds.

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1903-08-19

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge is pleased with the direction the Alaska Boundary talks have taken and thinks it will end favorable for the United States. He is concerned with the push to make General Miles head of the army as that will make him a powerful political force for the Democratic Party. However, Lodge sees the biggest threat to the Republican Party coming from the business depression and is keeping an eye on Wall Street. He also comments on various international news items.

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1903-08-20

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge has been meeting with British leaders before the beginning of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal and they are in favor of a quick, amicable settlement. The Canadians will be more difficult and the British fear offending their sensibilities. Lodge believes the American case is strong and that the tribunal could conclude by the end of October. He has been pleased with President Roosevelt’s high standing in the United Kingdom.

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Creation Date

1903-08-01

Telegram from John W. Foster to John Milton Hay

John Watson Foster asks Secretary of State Hay to instruct Ambassador Choate to inform the British government that the United States government expects the Alaska Boundary Tribunal to assemble on September 3 and will tolerate no further postponement.

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1903-08-04

Letter from John W. Foster to Theodore Roosevelt

John W. Foster forwards to President Roosevelt letters discussing the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. He has advised Secretary of State Hay and the department in Washington of the correspondence, as well.

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1903-08-04

Letter from John W. Foster to Clifford Sifton

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

Letter from Clifford Sifton to John W. Foster

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

Telegram from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

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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Creation Date

1903-07-01

Letter from George Turner to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Letter from George Turner to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Memorandum: Alaska treaty

Senator Lodge reports the ratification of the Alaskan treaty and requests that President Roosevelt not provide any indication as to the appointment of the commissioners.

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1903-02-11

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

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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Creation Date

1903-02-17