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Mary E. Pinchot, wife of James W. Pinchot, has asked Julio M. Foster to meet Theodore Roosevelt in Chile. Letter also discusses hunting, topography, bolas, influence of Catholic Church, land distribution, business, and political parties.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-03
Theodore Roosevelt responds to a telegram from Reverend Francis Bureno which read, “Vehimently protest against interview between you and Guisephe Garibaldi during which it was insinuated Italian Catholic clergy was not sanest and most intelligent part of the church. Have telegraphed also to Garibaldi and Italo American press denouncing such misrepresentation.” Roosevelt has no idea to what Bureno refers and has spoken to General Garibaldi recently, with no such insinuations made. He declares, “Any such assertion would be on its face so absurd that I am wholly at a loss to understand how you can believe it, or why you did not endeavor to find out whether the interview was or was not true before sending me the telegram you did.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
Theodore Roosevelt addresses the rumors in Dennis A. Hayes’s letter that the United States ignored atrocities in the Belgian Congo to appease the Pope. Roosevelt calls it an “absolute falsehood” and “sensationalism.” Roosevelt does not deny that racial hatred exists, but says that no man who experiences such feelings should call themselves American.
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1915-02-03
General Giuseppe Garibaldi II, better known as Peppino, thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his note and is not surprised by it. His only comment to the newspapers regarding their interview concerned Roosevelt’s knowledge of Italy in general and his interest in the colony. Father Francis Bureno should have spoken to Garibaldi if he wanted the truth. However, Garibaldi finds the Italian clergy makes no effort to aid the people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-20
Alexander Robertson expresses his admiration of Theodore Roosevelt and his book, The New Nationalism. Robertson has enclosed a copy of his own book, Papal Conquests, and explains his concerns about the Catholic church’s relationship with various world powers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
Ambassador White informs President Roosevelt about American relations with the Vatican, including a controversial dinner White had with four cardinals in honor of Archbishop John Ireland. He says that some in the Vatican, including Pope Pius X, approved of the meeting, while others did not, given that the United States and the Vatican did not officially have relations at that time. White makes a number of other short remarks on various diplomats and the relationship between the Italian Government and the Vatican. White tells Roosevelt that Cardinal Merry del Val and the Pope both appreciated the signed photographs Roosevelt sent them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-27
Secretary of War Taft discusses charitable trusts in the Philippines for one college and three hospitals and the role various governmental entities and religious sects have played in the management of the trusts. Taft recommends retaining governmental control over one of the hospitals. Taft also recommends paying a claim for damages to church owned land and structures. Taft discusses the pros and cons to awarding additional funds to the Catholic Church for the damages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-27
Eugene A. Philbin received William Loeb’s letter and has read the enclosed letters from Father John Ireland and Colonel Clarence Ransom Edwards. He believes the matter of the Filipino students has been handled satisfactorily. The blunder of William A. Sutherland has been a good thing, providing President Roosevelt an opportunity to show his desire to be just and fair. The Daily News is calling for intervention into the case of children abducted from Catholic sisters in Arizona, but Roosevelt has already taken action. Philbin has received more letters regarding the Friar Lands Question which contain facts that should be brought to the attention of Roosevelt, but this should wait until after the election. Thomas A. Dwyer, a religious charlatan, is claiming he interviewed Roosevelt and received a favor from him. Philbin believes this is of no concern and mentions it only in passing. He returns the letters from Ireland and Edwards. He leaves tomorrow night for New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-29
The Bishop of Jaro, Philippines, Frederick Z. Rooker, informs President Roosevelt of the new Philippine Independent Church, known as the Aglipayan Church after its founder, which was created in schism with Rome and about which Rooker expresses deep reservations. Rooker also criticizes Philippine Governer-General Taft for being overly accommodating to the Aglipayans. Rooker specifically requests the establishment of a strong American governmental presence in the Philippines, that the “insurrectos” currently holding political office be removed, and that all former Catholic Church property be restored.
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1904-05-09
Maria Longworth Storer expresses her concerns regarding the representative of the American Catholic Church at the Vatican, Francis Augustus MacNutt. Storer relays that she believes MacNutt to be a spy, stating that his actions will negatively affect proceedings in the Philippines and the American Catholic Church. Storer also discusses the “failure” of the Vatican to properly recognize Archbishop Ireland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-15
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson discusses Ohio politics and the upcoming election, predicting Democratic candidate for Governor, Tom Loftin Johnson’s defeat due to his association with socialism, as well as a struggle for Senator Hanna. Wilson comments the Post Office scandal’s lack of attention in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-23
Jacob Gould Schurman reviews the issues in the Philippines and recommends buying land from the friars and selling it to Filipinos.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-25