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Letter from Diomede Falconio to William Bourke Cockran

Letter from Diomede Falconio to William Bourke Cockran

Diomede Falconio forwards a telegram to Representative Cockran that he received from Anthony Matré. Falconio does not believe that President Roosevelt or Secretary of State Elihu Root ever made a statement classifying the Catholics of Shanghai as vicious, and thinks that cablegrams stating this may have been sent to rile up the Catholic population in Shanghai. He asks Cockran to look into the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-12

Creator(s)

Falconio, Diomede, 1842-1917

Telegram from Anthony Matré to Diomede Falconio

Telegram from Anthony Matré to Diomede Falconio

Anthony Matré tells Reverend Diomede Falconio that he has received a telegram from Catholics in Shanghai, China, through Reverend Martin Kennelly, and has given it to the Associated Press. Shanghai Catholics deny the charge of President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root that they are vicious people, and have renewed their petitions for the removal of Lebbus R. Wilfley as judge of United States Court for China.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-11

Creator(s)

Matré, Anthony, 1866-1934

Memorandum for the President

Memorandum for the President

This memorandum provides a brief overview of the history of the United States Court for China, which was established in 1906. One major accomplishment of the court was the closing of a number of brothels, which were run by Americans or Europeans purporting to be Americans. This action, along with the high standards for admitting lawyers to the bar in this court, have worked to improve the image of Americans in China, although the court still lacks appropriate facilities. There are presently some charges against the Court, which the memorandum outlines as having primarily originated from Lorrin A. Andrews who, while admitted to the bar, has behaved unprofessionally.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-25

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft notifies President Roosevelt of his warm reception in Shanghai and feels that foreign relations with China are exceptionally friendly, particularly since the Chinese regime fears greater incursions from countries like Japan, Russia, and England. Taft has heard reports that Cixi, Empress dowager of China, may soon abdicate and anticipates a succession crisis. Taft is enclosing a copy of a speech he made in Shanghai and is now preparing for a speech he will give in the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-10

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Address delivered by William H. Taft, Secretary of War, at a dinner given by the Americans of Shanghai, under the auspices of the American Association of China, on Oct. 8th, 1907

Address delivered by William H. Taft, Secretary of War, at a dinner given by the Americans of Shanghai, under the auspices of the American Association of China, on Oct. 8th, 1907

Secretary of War Taft speaks as a traveler rather than as a government representative. He begins by explaining the relationship of the United states to the Philippines and that there will be no sale of the islands. He then outlines the policy of the United States toward China as it relates to trade, the expansion of China, and monetary reform. Taft explains that the “China for the Chinese” attitude is in favor of China’s own growth. Taft also discusses education of the Chinese in America, improvement in relations between the two powers, and the creation of a United States Circuit Court for China. For additional developments, Taft suggests the further development of the court and the establishment of a suitable government building in Shanghai.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-08

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Telegram from William Woodville Rockhill to William Loeb

Telegram from William Woodville Rockhill to William Loeb

William Woodville Rockhill writes to William Loeb to discuss the current relationship between China and the United States. The Chinese imperial edict recognizes the long friendship between the United States and China and urges people to patiently wait while treaties are revised. Boycotts of American goods are discouraged.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-01

Creator(s)

Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914

Letter from J. L. Rodgers to Francis B. Loomis

Letter from J. L. Rodgers to Francis B. Loomis

Investigations into the cause of the American boycott reveal contradictory facts. Merchants in Shanghai say the boycott began in America to influence Chinese exclusion policy. The boycott was supported by the Chinese literati. The boycott varies by region, with some affected commercially and others establishing dangerous anti-foreign feelings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-24

Creator(s)

Rodgers, J. L. (James Linn), 1861-1930