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At a meeting of the Republican State committee in Kansas, the State convention in Wichita was called on March 9. The state Republican leader, Cyrus Leland, issued a resolution pledging the Kansas delegation for Roosevelt and calling on the Kansas Senators in Washington to “use all honorable means” to secure a treaty with Panama to construct the isthmian canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-05
President Roosevelt speaks to the consulting board of engineers on the Isthmian Canal Commission as they begin to consider the design and construction of the canal. In particular, Roosevelt wants them to consider the costs and benefits of a multi-level, multi-lock canal verses a sea-level canal, as he believes a sea-level canal is most desirable. However, Roosevelt would like the practicality, cost, and feasibility to be considered.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-11
President Roosevelt, Clark Howell, and the American people can congratulate themselves on the passage of the canal treaty. President Roosevelt was pleased with the support of the Southern senators.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-27