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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”.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-19
John Hay reports that Senators Fairbanks, Dolliver, and Allison favor the Alaskan treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-05
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-02
Hay sends the Alaskan Treaty and Cuban Treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-18
Secretary of State Hay is amazed by the Canadian demand for the Lynn Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-30
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-14
Sir Laurier is anxious for a settlement of the boundary question and he has little hope of acquiring Lynn Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-07
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-05
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-24
Arthur Hamilton Lee reviews recent events related to Anglo-American relations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17