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President Roosevelt sends Representative Jenkins, Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, a report he received from Secretary of State Elihu Root regarding the charges made by Lorrin A. Andrews against Judge Lebbeus R. Wilfley, as well as a copy of his response.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-02
President Roosevelt concurs with Elihu Root that the attacks against Judge Lebbeus R. Wilfley are insubstantial and have come about because of the effectiveness of Wilfley in attacking vice and crime in Shanghai. Roosevelt encloses a letter from Robert E. Lewis, who has recently returned from Shanghai after living there for ten years, and who reflects positively on Wilfley’s character. If attacks on Wilfley go forward, the beneficiaries will be those people who traffic in vice and corruption.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-02
This memorandum provides a brief overview of the history of the United States Court for China, which was established in 1906. One major accomplishment of the court was the closing of a number of brothels, which were run by Americans or Europeans purporting to be Americans. This action, along with the high standards for admitting lawyers to the bar in this court, have worked to improve the image of Americans in China, although the court still lacks appropriate facilities. There are presently some charges against the Court, which the memorandum outlines as having primarily originated from Lorrin A. Andrews who, while admitted to the bar, has behaved unprofessionally.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-25
George Robert Carter believes that an unnamed individual’s confession was forced by inhuman treatment, but a grand jury exonerated Sheriff Lorrin A. Andrews. The Quarantine Service appointed Dr. Grace, a British citizen, as Port Physician at Hilo, Hawaiian Territory. Only American citizens should be eligible for this position but no action has been taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-22