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Newsletter from the Champlain Society detailing their history, membership fees, and publications, including volumes already published and works to be published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01
David G. Haglund notes that American presidents are often not popular in Canada, and he asserts that Theodore Roosevelt is especially disliked because of the perception of him as a unilateralist and because of the outcome of the Alaska boundary dispute in 1903. Haglund argues that Roosevelt’s bad reputation in Canada is undeserved because for the first time in American history the United States actually grew smaller as a result of its concessions in the boundary dispute. Haglund says Canada feels aggrieved because of Great Britain’s desire to draw closer to the United States at Canada’s expense. Haglund writes that Canada’s embrace of Franklin D. Roosevelt while scorning his distant cousin is the result of a “fundamental misperception.”
A map of the Alaska-Canada boundary dispute and two photographs supplement the text.
This partial page of the Augusta Chronicle contains a number of articles, including a report on the extradition of Charles C. Browne, repercussions against a lynching which occurred in North Carolina, and a divorce case.
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1906-08-08
President William H. Taft has recently given a speech in Michigan. The article speculates whether Michigan Republicans and Michigan farmers will vote for Taft and whether their concerns regarding reciprocity agreements with Canada will affect their faith in the Republican party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
The major article of this issue of the Pacific Marine Review deals with the Anglo-Arbitration Treaty, with editor Harold B. Jayne arguing that there is not a great reason to tie the United States to Great Britain through an arbitration treaty, as it would provide few benefits. Other articles deal briefly with the development of the Canadian navy, and the Mexican revolution.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06
Canada’s new premier, Robert L. Borden, visited New York City for the first time since the election. He denounced the rumor of Canadian hostility towards the United States and emphasized that recent events will not interfere with the current cordial relations between the two countries. Borden was the guest of honor at a luncheon with members of the Anglo-American Peace Centennial Committee.
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1911-10-29
George C. Batcheller, in the newspaper article “Reciprocity vs. forefathers,” discusses the New York Commercial’s attitude towards reciprocity between Canada and the United States.
Excerpts from the constitution of the Canadian Travel Club and a list of some of its honorary members.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-04
Gustav J. Karger reviews and praises President William H. Taft’s various achievements during the two years of his administration. By placing “the cause of the people above all other considers,” Karger finds Taft has reached the “heights of constructive statesmanship.”
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1911-03-30
This resolution proposes the transfer of southeastern Alaska to Canada. Such an action would serve as an example of increasing international good will, which would pressure Britain and Germany to similarly act in a conciliatory manner.
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1911-03-17
An eagle casts an ominous shadow over Canada.
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1911-03-02
Speaking recently at the Lincoln Dinner, Theodore Roosevelt commented positively on President William H. Taft’s efforts regarding reciprocal trade with Canada and the fortification of the Panama Canal.
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1911-02-15
The Philadelphia Evening Item reports on the good economic conditions in various industries, companies, and places in the United States and its trading partners, which it says “give[s] the lie to the calamity howlers.”
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1903-12-22
President Roosevelt wears his “grab policy” boots to walk from the United States to South America.
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1903-12-20
George W. Truscott, Lord Mayor of London, presided over a meeting of a number of notable politicians discussing the question of cable reform and of state ownership of telegraph lines. Cheap telegraph prices would improve communication between various parts of the British Empire, and therefore help maintain the current “Imperial feeling.” Public opinion is broadly in favor of state ownership and cheaper telegraph cable prices. The meeting produced a resolution to propose the convening of a committee to investigate how to proceed while also respecting private property rights.
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1908-12-08
President Roosevelt appreciates Governor General of Canada Earl Grey’s congratulations and expresses his support for rifle shooting.
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1907-09-07
Railroad executive John Byrne tells William Loeb that Canada’s “high government circles” have thoroughly discussed Prime Minister Sir Wilfred Laurier’s reply to Senator Charles W. Fairbanks declining the invitation to reassemble the joint high commission. Byrne cautions it is useless for President Roosevelt to press the question. Upon his return, Byrne will advise Roosevelt on responding to the proposed bill on fixed freight rates.
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1905-01-12
This newspaper article discusses Andrew Dickson White’s criticism of President Roosevelt’s appeal to save a murderer in Canada. White believes criminals should be exterminated.
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1904-12-11
In reply to a previous memorandum from William Loeb, Acting Secretary of State Loomis submits a report on the diversion of the waters of the Milk River in Canada for President Roosevelt to read.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-26
Charles Prestwood Lucas’s recent book The Canadian War of 1812 is a worthy counterpart to works by Captain A. T. Mahan and President Roosevelt, although it is somewhat overshadowed by the fame of the others. Each author approaches the subject from a different point of view, which justifies the existence of all three works.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-10