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President Roosevelt has been informed that Bishop Blenk is being alienated from native Puerto Ricons. He asks if Father Vattmann should be informed.
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1903-12-24
President Roosevelt defends General Smith, Governor Taft, and the education policies in the Philippines against attacks from Dr. Barrows and Mrs. Beattie.
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1903-12-08
Bishop Rooker has requested that the bishops’ houses in the Philippines currently controlled by the government be returned. President Roosevelt would like to help the bishops and considers friendly relations with them to be important in “securing good civil government and order and peace.”
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1903-08-15
President Roosevelt introduces Bishop Dougherty, the new bishop of Nueva Segovia. Dougherty is concerned about church property and insurgents in his diocese. Roosevelt trusts Commissioner Smith’s judgment in the matter.
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1903-08-05
President Roosevelt introduces Bishop Dougherty, the new bishop of Nueva Segovia. Dougherty is concerned about the failed removal of the friars and the lack of financial resources for American church authorities in the Philippines.
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1903-08-05
President Roosevelt introduces Father Hendrick, who has been appointed a bishop in the Philippines. He encloses correspondence with Bishop McFaul and Father O’Reilly and requests a means to respond to their criticism of American policy in the Philippines.
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1903-07-27
President Roosevelt introduces Father Hendrick, who has been appointed a bishop in the Philippines. Roosevelt encloses correspondence with Bishop McFaul and Father James T. O’Reilly and requests a means to respond to criticism of American policy in the Philippines.
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1903-07-27
President Roosevelt introduces Father Hendrick and commends him to James Francis Smith’s “courtesy and friendship.” Roosevelt encloses correspondence with Bishop McFaul and Father James T. O’Reilly and asks Smith for information on how to respond to critics of American policy in the Philippines.
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1903-07-30
Father Belford is concerned about the accommodations for the Holy Name Society during its upcoming meeting in Oyster Bay. President Roosevelt asks if Baldwin can provide assistance.
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1903-07-15
President Roosevelt and Governor Hunt understand the claims of the church in Puerto Rico and will work towards a “just and satisfactory” settlement.
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1903-06-25
President Roosevelt has no idea what T. St. John Gaffney may claim, but Gaffney does not represent Roosevelt in any way.
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1903-06-17
President Roosevelt explains why he supported William Michael Byrne and gives George Kennan permission to show the relevant letters on Byrne to Lyman Abbott.
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1903-03-30
Bishop Blenk will be visiting Senator Foraker to discuss the question of church property in Puerto Rico. Roosevelt believes that Foraker’s bill, in principle, will resolve the matter.
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1903-02-19
President Roosevelt has never felt the need to criticize any of William H. Taft’s actions and quickly dismissed Catholic attacks against him during his continued governorship of the Philippines.
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1903-01-19
President Roosevelt believes that William Michael Byrne is a good District Attorney and he was one of the few Catholics to support the administration on the friar question in the Philippines. Roosevelt plans to make appointments in Delaware without regard to the Republican factions in the state. Roosevelt would like to speak with Lyman Abbott on “the question of the Colored race.”
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1902-11-21
President Roosevelt is amused at the information on Edward A. Moseley, who Roosevelt assumed to be Catholic. However, Roosevelt claims not to consider a “man’s creed” for or against them.
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1902-11-06
President Roosevelt thanks Bishop O’Gorman for his letter and requests that his warm regards be extended to the Pope, as well as Roosevelt’s appreciation of the Pope’s courteous message. Roosevelt believes that Bishop Spalding’s choice was correct and is sure that O’Gorman is pleased with Judge Smith’s appointment.
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1902-10-21
President Roosevelt wants to move forward on the friars issue because the Catholic population and most of the Catholic authorities are against the friars. Roosevelt also supports Governor Taft’s plans regarding schools in the Philippines. Taft has been previously considered for appointment to the Supreme Court and Roosevelt would like to have him appointed because he believes that Taft can do more good in the Supreme Court than as governor of the Philippines.
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1902-10-21
President Roosevelt fears that the Lutheran Germans will resent a Catholic as United States Ambassador to Germany and suggests appointing Charlemagne Tower to the position. Roosevelt would like Secretary of State Hay to find out if the Germans would accept Tower as ambassador. Roosevelt is also interested in buying the Panama isthmus instead of leasing it from Colombia.
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1902-08-21
President Roosevelt thanks Eugene A. Philbin for the information on the effect of Mr. Byrne’s speech. Roosevelt describes Byrne as a “zealous Catholic” opposed to Archbishop Ireland. Roosevelt will show Philbin his letter to Taft and offers to keep Philbin informed on any action regarding the “church and school matter” in the Philippines.
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1902-08-07