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In accordance with the request of Archbishop Ireland, Father Keogh met with the editor and proprietor of Germania and a prominent Lutheran to discuss a presidential appointment for Bellamy Storer. Keogh received confirmation that there would be no opposition stated to the appointment based on Storer’s Catholic religion.
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1902-04-21
St. Clair McKelway discusses the government negotiating with the Vatican concerning property in Manila, Philippines.
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1902-04-08
Cardinal Gibbons comments on a speech that William Michael Byrne proposes to give in New York. Gibbons had discussed some of the points from the speech in his book Faith of the Fathers. He goes on to say that the church best prospers with direct interaction between clergy and laity, rather than with influence by “military satraps.”
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1902-04-14
Before disposing of the “McSweeney matter,” Eugene A. Philbin wants President Roosevelt to know that McSweeney’s official conduct has the approval of the Protestant societies. He adds that he has something interesting to tell Roosevelt concerning the Catholic side of “the Philippine matter.”
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1902-03-26
Lyman Abbott affirms his support for Christianity and the work of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. However, he believes that the hostility between the friars and Filipinos is impossible to overcome. He sees no advantage for the church retaining the friars in the Philippines.
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1902-02-10
Maria Longworth Storer offers to return President Roosevelt’s letters pertaining to “the Catholic Church in America.” Quotations from the letters have been made public and “used to injure” Roosevelt.
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1902-01-31
Maria Longworth Storer apologizes for the harm she may have caused by informing Cardinal Rampolla of President Roosevelt and William H. Taft’s opinions concerning the Catholic Church and church policy in the United States. Roosevelt had previously expressed concern about a reactionary Church policy that could prove disastrous for Catholic interests and American policy. Storer supports a liberal church policy that she believes will create “honest citizens and loyal patriots.” She does not understand how her actions have harmed Roosevelt.
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1902-01-30
Report on the cordial reception of Bishop Hendrick at Cebu City, Philippines.
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1904-03-18
Archbishop Ireland clarifies his suggestion that John Watson Foster be sent as an envoy to the Vatican. Governor Taft would be the ideal candidate as he is the most knowledgeable regarding Filipino matters. However, the urgency of the situation and Taft’s many responsibilities may require an alternative selection.
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1902-01-03
Eugene A. Philbin clarifies that the views he expressed last night concerning relations with the Vatican were his personal views and not those of Archbishop Corrigan.
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1902-01-03
While in Rome recently, Father Malone spoke with Cardinal Rampolla who expressed absolute confidence in President Roosevelt and his administration.
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1902-01-04
Archbishop Ireland asks President Roosevelt to look over the articles that he has enclosed regarding Vatican affairs, especially the Pope’s wish to cooperate with the American government in the pacification of the Philippines. He also asks Roosevelt to talk with Secretary of State Hay on their “project.”
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1901-12-08
Archbishop Ireland encloses telegrams endorsing Father Francis B. Doherty and Father Casey as army chaplains. A letter from Bishop Thomas D. Beaven about Father Casey is on its way.
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1901-11-27
Acting Governor of the Philippines Wright urges Governor Joven to exercise his authority as provincial governor and investigate the complaint that has been filed against the Municipal Council of San Luis. The council is alleged to have refused to allow the assessment of buildings and land belonging to the Catholic Church, and to have ejected the parish priest from possession of those properties. If the municipal council has acted illegally, and if the parties refuse to restore the properties to the church, Joven must enforce the law.
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1901-11-20
Maria Longworth Storer congratulates President Roosevelt on the New York elections. She suggests that the Catholic Church might be more successful in inserting morality into society and politics if there were more bishops like Archbishop Ireland. Storer derides Archbishop Corrigan for his involvement with Tammany Hall and believes it to be a “matter of shame to every Catholic.” She is thankful that Roosevelt is a “reformer first and a politician afterwards.”
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1901-11-08
During the 1896 election, Edward J. Vattmann carried out a successful “political education” program directed at Catholics. Since the nation’s foreign possessions will likely be the “basis of future attacks,” Vattmann requested, and was granted, permission to visit and report on conditions in these areas. As ordered, Vattmann will be in Washington, D.C., soon and requests to meet with George B. Cortelyou.
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1901-10-16
Archbishop Corrigan appreciates President Roosevelt’s kindness and will give an unnamed matter his attention. Corrigan pledges his allegiance and prays for the success of the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-10-08
Cardinal Gibbons hopes for a successful Roosevelt administration and forwards a message of sympathy from Cardinal Patrick F. Moran on behalf of the Catholic community of Australia.
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1901-09-20
Archbishop Ireland presents Pope Leo XIII’s interest in the prosperity of the United States and the welfare of President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-21
John T. Prout invites Vice President Roosevelt to a celebration on September 29 at Rockland Lake near Congers, New York. They will be celebrating the opening of two new churches in the parish by Archbishop Corrigan. Roosevelt could lend his “moral influence” to the proceedings and speak at the reception.
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1901-09-03