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President Roosevelt wants to provide Ambassador Arthur M. Beaupre with a strong message for the Colombians which will make it clear that they are “imperiling their own future.” He would also like to see William Woodville Rockhill receive a diplomatic position or fill an opening in the Philippines Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-14
Senator Stone requested Theodore Roosevelt’s objections to the Colombian treaty report but Roosevelt was not given enough time to prepare anything new. He calls Stone’s attention to an article he wrote on the topic that was published in the February edition of Metropolitan Magazine and a speech delivered by Joseph Benson Foraker on December 17, 1903.
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1915-02-23
As Theodore Roosevelt suggested he do, John Purroy Mitchel writes to provide details about his requests for letters of introduction to American Ambassadors in several European countries. Mitchel also provides further details about his purpose in visiting the various European countries he plans to, explaining that he is trying to interest foreign capital in purchasing bonds backed by New York real estate, in order to make these funds more liquid.
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1911-06-30
Michael Caglioti challenges the assumption that President Roosevelt acted immorally in the negotiations and events leading to the Panamanian Revolution of 1903 that ultimately led to the construction of the Panama Canal by the United States in the independent nation of Panama. Caglioti details why Roosevelt wanted the Canal built, and looks at the treaties the United States entered into with various countries to pave the way for United States sovereignty over a future canal. He contends that elements of Colombia’s government, press, and public opinion refused to recognize the reality of the United States’ superior economic, diplomatic and military power when negotiating the canal treaty.
Caglioti further notes that the Colombian government refused to ratify the Hay-Herran Convention authorizing the building of the canal because it wanted more money, and details the benefits that Colombia would have received from the canal’s construction. He argues that Roosevelt’s “guilt” in the Panama affair is usually tied to whether his administration gave an explicit assurance of assistance to the Panamanian rebels. He says that Roosevelt acted, as he should have, in the best interests of the United States in helping the revolution succeed.
A photograph of Roosevelt sitting in one of the steam shovels used in the construction of the canal accompanies the article.
Albert Shaw informs President Roosevelt that John Barrett wishes to become U.S. Minister to Panama.
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1904-03-05
General Reyes transmits the Colombian government’s report concerning American policy towards Colombia and the revolution in Panama. He lists the treaties and instances where the United States has shown a disregard for Colombia’s territorial rights and has taken advantage of their weakened state.
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1904-01-06
John Bassett Moore returns the paper that President Roosevelt sent to him with notes attached. He calls attention to his editorial notations on pages four and six.
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1903-12-27
Rear Admiral Coghlan describes the positive reception he received from Governor Insignares and other locals when he brought the USS Olympia to Cartagena, Colombia. Coghlan also notes that he picked up United States Minister Arthur M. Beaupre and his wife. He regrets that he was unable to speak with Vice Consul Thomas C. Stevenson since Stevenson was violently ill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-28
Admiral Coghlan attended a pleasant reception on the USS Olympia with Ambassador Arthur M. Beaupre and his wife. He summarizes the current distribution of military forces.
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1903-12-29
The captain of the cable ship has been ordered to defer action while negotiations are held between James Alexander Scrymser’s company and the Colombian government. Arrangements have been made with Western Union for free telegrams related to the negotiations from the State Department and Minister Arthur M. Beaupre.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
Alvey A. Adee forwards a letter sent to Secretary of State John Hay from José Gabriel Duque Amaro which describes the Panama canal situation. Adee believes that Duque’s political forecast is plausible. Adee also sends several telegrams from Minister Arthur M. Beaupre regarding the political situation in Colombia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-30
Secretary of State Hay discusses options for the United States government’s position with regard to Colombia. If insurrection breaks out in Panama, action must be taken to keep transit clear, and such action should not favor Bogota. Hay advises President Roosevelt to consider all this for a few weeks, seeing how events transpire in the meantime.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-13
Alvey A. Adee sends to President Roosevelt a copy of a dispatch from the United States Minister to Colombia, which includes a memo by the British Vice Consul to Bogota relative to the proposed Panama Canal.
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1903-09-12
Secretary of State Hay forwards to President Roosevelt a dispatch he has received from Arthur M. Beaupre. Hay asks for approval of his letter to Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis and discusses other foreign matters, including the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-14
John Hay expresses concern that diplomat William Woodville Rockhill may be reassigned to the Philippines. Hay also comments on the strike in Colombia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-13
A note written in shorthand attached to a letter from Deputy Estournelles de Constant of France thanking President Roosevelt for supporting the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-27