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Richard E. Queen praises Theodore Roosevelt’s views regarding the proposed arbitration treaty with Great Britain and Japan, and hopes he will use his political influence to encourage the Senate to remove any provisions requiring the United States to submit to arbitration or tribunals in situations regarding interests vital to the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
Stewart L. Woodford did not join in on “the general and enthusiastic acclaim” at the close of Roosevelt’s Memorial Day speech at General Grant’s tomb the day prior. While he agrees with Roosevelt’s points on duty, he feels as though Roosevelt’s comments on arbitration will do harm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-31
Charles Thompson is impressed by The Outlook’s recent article on the Arbitration Treaty. He questions the need for a peace treaty when the United States is already on “friendly terms” with the rest of the world, and credits good statesmanship for international peace.
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1911-05-22
Lee Brown asks Theodore Roosevelt for information regarding arbitration in preparation for an academic debate.
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1911-04-25
Edward L. Morse suggests to Lyman Abbott that an authority presents the other side of the race suicide question. While he agrees that some people with resources to support families are “criminally negligent,” he is concerned about overpopulation. He discusses how social systems of marriage adapt to the environmental circumstances and proposes that limited families may be part of the “increasing complexity of modern life.”
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1911-04-10
William Dunn apologizes for writing to Theodore Roosevelt again about arbitration by a Congress of Nations. He wrote to several influential men about the issue, including German Emperor William II. Dunn sends Roosevelt a copy of the letter.
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1911-04-04
George W. Jessup encloses a copy of original writings he tried on previous occasions to give Theodore Roosevelt. Jessup strongly believes in Roosevelt’s peacemaking abilities and assures his support.
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1911-04-03
W. S. Boynton asks Theodore Roosevelt on the topic of whether international disputes should be settled by a court of international arbitration. He will be participating in a debate arguing for the negative side of the topic.
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1911-03-09
Victor Hugo Duras would like to put himself forward for the secretaryship of the International Peace Commission that will be appointed by President William H. Taft. He asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a letter to Senator Elihu Root on his behalf. Duras also believes that Roosevelt’s future is in international politics and strongly urges him to seek the chairmanship of the commission. He thinks that the commission and development of an international court of justice will strengthen the United States’s international standing.
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1911-02-06
Algernon Edward Sartoris wishes Theodore Roosevelt a happy New Year. He appreciates Roosevelt’s stand against the arbitrative treaties, which he deems as “sentimental gush” and another example of the current administration’s lack of substance. Sartoris wishes Roosevelt had stayed in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-01
George W. Jessup writes to suggest that President Roosevelt, after leaving the presidency, devote himself to the cause of peace around the world. Roosevelt is well known for having helped stop the Russo-Japanese War, and would not have trouble seeing leaders of countries around the world. Jessup proposes international bodies of arbitration that could be used to bring harmony around the world.
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1908-02-20
Assistant Secretary of State Adee forwards a telegram from Ambassador Whitelaw Reid regarding the modus vivendi for Newfoundland fisheries. He requests a copy be given to Secretary of State Elihu Root if present.
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1907-08-10
Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt a “clever” cartoon from the British newspaper the Pall Mall Gazette. He also provides updates on the arbitration agreement regarding American fishing in Newfoundland waters.
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1907-08-09
Ambassador Reid sends an addition to “the bundle of gossip” he recently sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, noting that this dispatch is a bit more serious and more likely to interest President Roosevelt with his description of a number of political events, in addition to more social fare.
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1907-08-01
President Zelaya agrees to have the present conflict between Nicaragua and Honduras arbitrated by the United States, if President Roosevelt accedes to his conditions. The people of Nicaragua, Zelaya says, are “in the same state as that of the American people when the S.S. Maine was blown up.”
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1907-02-13
Honduran President Manuel Bonilla updates President Roosevelt on the status of a tribunal to examine the incident between Honduras and Nicaragua. The tribunal had to disband because of the actions of the Nicaraguan government. Although Honduras wishes for peace, they are having to prepare to defend themselves against Nicaraguan aggression. Bonilla thanks Roosevelt for his offer to arrange for an arbitrator, and suggests that either the government of El Salvador or Costa Rica could serve in this capacity.
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1907-02-12
Alvey A. Adee encloses a note from the British ambassador stating that the government agrees with the proposal to appoint a joint commission to investigate obstruction on the St. John River. Adee will soon be given the names of the British representatives, and now American representatives need to be appointed.
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1906-08-28
Andrew Carnegie agrees with President Roosevelt on disarmament, although he recognizes that it will be difficult to formulate a satisfactory plan. Carnegie says Roosevelt’s declaration that the United States does not seek to increase the present Navy but only to maintain it will be the great force making for agreement. Carnegie criticizes the practice of failing to give previous notice of war before attacking, and presents the “League of Peace” idea as the easiest and best solution. He encourages Roosevelt to be the one to formally propose it, as the United States is the only great power “free from international jealousies.”
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1906-08-27
George Gray, federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, has just been informed that his appointment will expire on October 11, 1906, and that President Roosevelt has expressed his hope that Gray will serve another six year term. Gray sends his sincere thanks, and he has written to the Department of State to express his willingness to serve. Gray thinks the Court is becoming one of the great defenders of peace and civilization.
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1906-08-03
Acting Secretary of State Bacon informs Ambassador Thompson that President Roosevelt is thankful for the cooperation of Mexican President Porfirio Díaz in maintaining peace in Central America. Bacon quotes the text of a telegram Roosevelt sent to President Pedro José Escalón of El Salvador and President Manuel Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala urging arbitration between the two countries.
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1906-07-13