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President Roosevelt assures William Allen White his disagreement over Cyrus Leland’s appointment is not a reflection of his faith in White. Roosevelt responded to James Hulme Canfield’s objections to his appointments by reiterating he is not averse to a fight with Senator Burton, but wants to be certain he enters such a fight “morally justified in doing so.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
President Roosevelt feels William Allen White “missed the point in the matter.” Roosevelt is more concerned about the qualifications of the candidates for pension agent in Topeka than he is about Senator Joseph Ralph Burton’s reaction to his decision. Roosevelt asks White to solicit private opinions of Eugene F. Ware and Cyrus Leland, the two candidates he is considering.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
President Roosevelt has heard multiple reports about Cyrus Leland and is hesitant “to fight a Senator” over what appears to be factional bickering. He asks William Allen White his opinion regarding candidates and others he could consult.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
William Allen White argues for the appointment of Cyrus Leland and reviews the state of politics within the Kansas Republican Party. William McKinley promised to appoint Leland while James Hulme Canfield and Charles S. Gleed are opposed to Leland’s appointment for personal reasons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-18
President Roosevelt spoke with James Hulme Canfield about issues in Kansas. The attached letter is a continuation of the conversation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08