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In an informal letter, Ambassador Collier describes the atmosphere in Spain in regard to the new king and the current ministries. He also describes how he is getting along as the new Ambassador in Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-31
Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt about events in England following news of the death of Secretary of State John Hay, including the Fourth of July reception held by the embassy there. Reid shares information about the Kings of England and Spain and hopes that she will share the news with President Roosevelt. Reid also expresses some nervousness about speeches being printed verbatim in Europe, and remarks about the volume of speeches he is asked to give. He includes several songs that were sung at gatherings he attended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-10
Assistant Secretary of State Adee informes President Roosevelt that the current Spanish Minister, Emilio de Ojeda, has confirmed that he will be replaced by Bernardo Jacinto de Cólogan. Adee mentions Cólogan is well known to to the United States due to his work during the Boxer Rebellion. Ojeda hopes the new minister is agreeable to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-18
Acting Secretary of State Adee acknowledges receipt of a letter from William Loeb with President Roosevelt’s instructions to send an appropriate letter of acknowledgement to Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, regarding the announcement of the death of María de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias. Adee confirms that such a letter was sent on October 19.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-26
Collection of newspaper clippings of articles, photographs, and maps showing some of the actors, naval vessels, and events making up parts of the Spanish-American war. Includes some handwritten notes and hand-colored photographs.
1898
A second portion of a movie showing TR’s return from his African hunting trip, highlighting his time in Great Britain, and finally his reception in New York City. There are views of: 1) the funeral cortege at Windsor on May 20, 1910; identified in the processional, left to right, walking in rows are: Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, King George V of England, and the Duke of Connaught; the Duke of Cornwall (later King Edward VIII) and Prince Albert (later King George VI); two rows of the King’s aides; King Alfonso XII of Spain, King George I of Greece, and King Haakon VII of Norway; King Manuel II of Portugal, King Frederik VIII of Denmark, and King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria; Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, King Albert I of Belgium, and Prince Yusuf Izzedin of Turkey; the Duke of Aosta, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch of Russia, and Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan; the Crown Prince of Rumania (later King Carol II), the Duke of Sparta (later King Constantine I of Greece), and probably Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria; Crown Prince of Serbia (later Peter I), Duke Albrecht of Wurtemberg, and Prince Henry of the Netherlands; the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Grand Duke of Hesse, and Prince Henry of Prussia; Crown Prince George of Saxony, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg, and Prince Charles (later King Gustav VI) of Sweden; probably the Prince of Waldeck, probably Prince Tsai-tao of China, and Prince Mohammed Ali of Egypt; Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein; Prince Alexander of Battenburg; Prince George of Cumberland, and the Duke of Fife; TR is visible at the end of the procession; 2) TR’s arrival in New York City, his greeting by Mayor William J. Gaynor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and William Loeb, his speech at the Battery, and the parade in his honor.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1910
Maria Longworth Storer tells President Roosevelt that Francis Augustus MacNutt denies that he was dismissed from diplomatic service at the Vatican and has simply gone back to the United States to “rehabilitate himself.” Ambassador to Italy Henry White is friendly with MacNutt, though Storer hopes that Secretary of State Elihu Root can find proof of his dismissal. She also asks if she and her husband can be special envoys to Spain in the event of the wedding of King Alfonso XIII.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-24
William Miller Collier is writing President Roosevelt directly, instead of reaching out to the Department of State, because the matters discussed in his letter are not official communication at this point in time. Spanish King Alfonso XIII asked Collier why the United States did not have an ambassador in Spain—ideally Collier, according to Alfonso XIII—and vice versa for Spain. Collier explained that the president was open to the idea, but the intention had to come from the other government. After Alfonso XIII spoke to his cabinet, the Spanish government was open to the idea, but Collier believes there is some reticence due to a lack of finding funds immediately. He encourages Roosevelt to do what he can to foster this type of diplomatic relationship with Spain, since Alfonso XIII has come more than halfway. He believes such a relationship could assist with relations between the United States and Japan as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-02
President Roosevelt instructs the United States State Department to make Bellamy Storer special ambassador to Spain in the event of King Alfonso XIII’s wedding.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-24
A head labeled “Cuban Moloch,” probably meant to suggest a demonic figure, has its mouth open wide to swallow a flotilla of Spanish ships headed toward Cuba. A frightened young King Alfonso XIII of Spain cowers on a throne in the lower right corner among mounting “Debts,” an empty strong box, a broken sword labeled “Spain,” orb, scepter, and a tattered Spanish flag. The “Moloch” reaches a hand out, across the ocean, toward the still child-like Alfonso.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-02-02
A man labeled “Spanish War Party,” wearing a military uniform and holding a large knife, is about to sacrifice the “Youth of Spain” to a huge monument labeled “False Pride” with a large sword labeled “Colonial Oppression.” On the ground to the left of the sacrificial bier are bags of “Revenue” and “Taxes,” and kneeling in the foreground is the “Queen Regent”, holding a bag, with her right arm on the shoulders of “Alphonso XIII.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-08-24
The child king Alfonso XIII, as a wooden puppet, is slumped over on the “Throne of Spain” with a clergyman standing next to him. On the walls to the right are portrait paintings of “Charles V, Ferdinand and Isabella, [and] Philip II.” On the left, an arm labeled “Home Riots” reaches through the curtains with a torch to ignite a bomb labeled “Anarchy” next to the throne.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-06-08
A dog wearing a sombrero labeled “Mexican Revolution” jumps and barks, stirring up a cloud of dust. Uncle Sam approaches from the left drawing a gun from its holster labeled “Intervention.” He is preparing to shoot the “mad dog.” The rulers of “England, Germany, Spain, Austria, Italy, Russia, [and] Japan” are standing behind a wall labeled “Monroe Doctrine.” Some have rifles; others point toward the dog.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-08-06
The Roman god Mars, eating a battleship, is seated a table with Uncle Sam and Marianne (symbol of France) and the rulers of European and Asian countries at the “Dreadnought Club,” each awaiting their meals of munitions and armaments being brought to the table by a heavily burdened waitress labeled “Peace.” Caption: Peace — “Waiting on a crowd like this is no job for a woman.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-05-31
King Alfonso XIII of Spain would be gratified to have the American fleet visit a Spanish port.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-15
Ambassador Hardy has received President Roosevelt’s ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and General Relations between the United States and Spain. However, due to the death of the late Queen Regent’s mother, the exchange with King Alfonso XIII has been postponed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-21
Secretary of State Hay would like Mr. Walsh reminded that only President Roosevelt can invite a sovereign, such as the King of Spain, to the United States as it is a “matter involving great trouble and expense.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-09
On behalf of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Thomas F. Walsh invited King Alfonso XIII of Spain to attend the exposition. The King is willing to accept if this would be in accordance with President Roosevelt’s wishes. Walsh is also giving a speech at the Irrigation Congress and wants to make sure that Roosevelt receives proper credit for his work on irrigation legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-29
Dr. J. L. M. Curry has agreed to serve as President Roosevelt’s representative at the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-28
Nicholas Murray Butler recommends J. L. M. Curry to represent the United States at the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17