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Senator Bourne is at liberty to discuss the Great White Fleet. President Roosevelt is too busy to deal with the subject of arbitration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-21
George LeRoy Brown acknowledges receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and discusses the concept of compulsory versus voluntary arbitration. He quips that it’s just as important to “go-a-fishing” as it is to go to school. He also believes daily exercise is necessary for building character, but thinks convincing older army officers might be difficult.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Secretary of State Hay sends President Roosevelt a copy of the Treaty of Arbitration among American States that was created by the International Conference of American States in 1902 and recently ratified by the United States Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-08
In response to a clipping Roosevelt was sent, he sends John St. Loe Strachey two articles he has written about his stance on the topic of general arbitration treaties, specifically relating to Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
President Roosevelt agrees with Seth Low, but does not want to commit himself in advance to a certain course of action about arbitration until the situation actually arises.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-29
Seth Low writes that his informant did not bring back pleasant information. Despite the unfavorable situation, they were successful in advancing arbitration in the dispute between operators and miners.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-27
Francis C. Travers thanks William Loeb for his favors and for the letter from Rooney. Travers believes that the judgement in the San Domingo Improvement Company case can be good for the campaign and thinks they have “a good chance” helped by the support of others.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-23
Members of President Roosevelt’s Cabinet have advised him not to serve as arbitrator in the Venezuela crisis, but speculation is already underway that he may have to act in that capacity. If he were to do so, possible associates on whom he might rely include Attorney General Philander C. Knox, Judge George Gray, and Assistant Secretary of State David Jayne Hill. Although arbitration by The Hague Convention has been urged on the country, Venezuela is opposed to such arbitration.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1902-12-23