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Theophile Delcasse is working hard to establish peace but is stymied by the resistance of Emperor Nicholas II. The Emperor would like to lessen French and British influence in the Far East and is anxious that President Roosevelt be the one to secure peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-19
The French Minister president had advised that Germany and France should come to an understanding about Morocco and the German government has sent word that they cannot make any statements until they have heard from their Minister in Morocco. While this was accepted by the French Minister, there has been some conflicting and contradictory action taken by Theophile Delcasse. Delcasse appears to be taking his cue from the British government who will drop their opposition to a Morrocan Conference if President Roosevelt informs them he is in favor. It is suspected in some circles that Delcasse is attempting to engineer a quadruple alliance between Great Britain, France, Russia and Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-13
Ambassador von Sternburg reports that France has not protested against the actions of the Russian naval fleet in the “Indo-Chinese waters” and Great Britain will not allow herself to “be dragged into” war with France due to her alliance with Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-12
The article dispels the rumors that the United States might favor Japan in the Russo-Japanese War. It also reinforces the fact that United States influence in the Philippines is there to stay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04-29
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt describing a crisis situation in Russia and a need for reform. Meyer mentions that he is sending Roosevelt a report and other documents concerning the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-01
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt regarding his dinner meeting with English Ambassador Egerton and Egerton’s words about the Russian loan. Meyer then mentions his discussion with the King who anticipates Meyer’s move to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The King foresees Russian conflict over China, shares his bad experience involving his tampered letters in Russia, and describes a case in Saint Petersburg involving an Italian Embassy official being bribed by someone seeking to crack the telegraph code.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-14
Cecil Spring Rice writes from his diplomatic posting in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russians are not happy with the Russo-Japanese War and are wary of foreigners, especially English and Americans. He sees Russia and Germany growing closer but doubts that they will ever reach an alliance. Spring Rice reflects on Russia’s relationships with the other great powers and sees Russia’s future as in the East. He suggests that Germany will end up allying with the victor of the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-25
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1892 to December 1898. Notable events include the death of Elliott Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed New York City Police Commissioner, his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Spanish-American War, and Roosevelt’s gubernatorial campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Ambassador Sternburg has received news from Berlin regarding the issue that their friend, Cecil Spring Rice, is so worried about. There are rumors across Europe that Germany is going to lead an anti-British league. Sternburg denies these rumors and suggests that France started the rumors to intimidate Britain and make them more willing to concede to certain French demands.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-24
President Roosevelt outlines for Ambassador Meyer his opinions regarding the Russian and Japanese people and their militaries, and comments on England’s similar interest regarding the “Oriental complication.”
Massachusetts Historical Society
1905-02-06
Theodore Roosevelt forwarded Robert Sloss’s letter to Edwin Augustus Van Valkenburg who might be able to help. Roosevelt’s recent experience with the British has convinced him that they are just as foreign to Americans as the Germans or French. He would not recommend a British or German alliance. Roosevelt was surprised at the British reaction to his book, Fear God and Take Your Own Part, which was widely perceived as an “electioneering pamphlet.” He has provided the British with some support because they were in the right and not because of friendship or a greater sense of community.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt explains to C. H. Davis that he is against both an English-American alliance and a German-American alliance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-03
Uncle Sam, John Bull, and Puck gather around a table raising glasses in a toast to friendship, or alliance. Also seated at the table is a female figure, possibly representing Germany, who may be participating in the toast as well. At far left, a man enters with a large turkey on a platter; and on the right, “Russia” and “France”, uninvited, peer around columns. Caption: Puck–Let us give thanks for the friendly understanding among the Saxon nations. It is more potent for peace than any Peace Congress!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1899-12-06
After disagreeing with Seth Low on the content of an upcoming speech, Police Commissioner Roosevelt writes to John Jay Chapman to inform him that it is best that he cancel Roosevelt’s scheduled appearance. Roosevelt also describes his reasoning for retracting his support of the Good Government Clubs in the present campaign.
1895-10-21
President Roosevelt advises Republican delegate James Sullivan Clarkson to take caution in his dealings with the United States Civil Service Committee, but to feel free to call on Roosevelt or his allies if need be.
1902-05-05
President Roosevelt regrets that Frederick William Holls cannot accept the position in the State Department concerning the Venezuelan business. He does not believe that they will agree to the alliance that concerns Holls, noting that he thinks any suggestion to the contrary is “all newspaper talk.” Roosevelt will discuss the matter when he meets with Holls.
1903-05-14
H. Hay wishes President Roosevelt a happy New Year and congratulates him on his recent work as president. Hay continues to hope for an “Anglo Saxon alliance.” He would also like the United States and England to cooperate on simplified spelling and the adoption of the metric system. Hay describes his hunting in India and asks if Roosevelt has started using a “motor car.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-10