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Chargé d’affaires in Cuba Sleeper informs Secretary of State Root that hostilities have ceased in Cuba in the hopes of reaching an agreement between the rebels and the Cuban government prior to the arrival of Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-17
In a speech to the Mexican Congress, President Díaz addresses the successful mediation of the conflict between Guatemala and El Salvador by the United States and Mexico. An armistice was accepted between the two countries and Honduras, who was an ally of El Salvador, on July 19, 1906. A peace treaty was ratified soon after. Díaz hopes that through the efforts of President Roosevelt and himself, an “enduring harmony” in Central America will ensue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-16
Nelson P. Webster at the White House forwards to William Loeb at Oyster Bay, a telegram from Jacob Sleeper, charge d’affaires in Havana, Cuba, to Secretary of State Elihu Root. Sleeper reports that he has unofficially informed the emissary to Faustino “Pino” Guerra that negotiations for an armistice in Cuba between the government and revolutionary forces have thus far been unsuccessful. Sleeper also provides information on the progress of a train.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08
John Barrett has enclosed for William Loeb a letter for President Roosevelt that outlines the ongoing peace treaty and commerce negotiations between Colombia, Panama, and the United States. He is also sending a copy to the State Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-01
Ambassador to Brazil David E. Thompson forwards Secretary of State Root telegrams discussing armistice negotiations in Central America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-19
The Japanese government transmits a message to President Roosevelt through Minister Takahira. The Japanese government would prefer peace over an armistice and wants to wait until Japanese and Russian diplomats can discuss the matter before agreeing to an armistice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-06
Assistant Secretary of State Peirce forwards to President Roosevelt a message from Baron Roman Romanovich Rosen concerning the conditions of the armistice between Japan and Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-01
United States Ambassador to Russia Meyer reports to Acting Secretary of State Loomis that the conditions in Russia are worsening due to the inactivity and secrecy of the Russian government. The revolutionists are making progress, and this aggravates the situation both at home and in Manchuria. Emperor Nicholas II makes promises, but cannot deliver on them because of bureaucracy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-07
Ambassador Sternburg informs President Roosevelt that German Emperor William II thinks Russia should effect peace in the Russo-Japanese War and would silently support any such efforts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-03
Assistant Secretary of State Forster forwards William Loeb a telegram he received from William Lawrence Merry, U.S. Minister plenipotentiary to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, reporting on a planned armistice between a number of Central American powers. Merry also relates some details about plans for further peace talks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-17
Assistant Secretary of State Forster forwards William Loeb a copy of a telegram the State Department just received from Philip Marshall Brown, Secretary of legation to Guatemala and Honduras. Brown, in turn, relates a telegram he has sent to William Lawrence Merry, American minister to Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, regarding a ceasefire and peace arrangements between Guatemala and El Salvador
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-17
President Roosevelt has attempted and failed to convince the Japanese to agree to an armistice, and notes that Russia cannot hope for peace without making major concessions.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1905-07-07