China--Shanghai

The Chinese boycott is subsiding, but anti-foreign feelings are still rampant and potentially damaging.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-21

Creator(s)

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

William Woodville Rockhill says only Shanghai and Canton are affected by Chinese boycotts but sentiments are increasingly anti-foreign. Rockhill refuses further discussions until the boycotts cease and fears government apathy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-15

Creator(s)

Forster, Rudolph, 1872-1943

As the Nanyang College has been handed over to the Board of Commerce, they have decided to cancel the scholarships of the eight students who are in America due to the lack of funds.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-31

Creator(s)

Chun, Ting

Ambassador Rockhill updates Acting Secretary of State Loomis regarding the rumored boycotts of American goods in China. The boycotts of American goods are a result of the unfair and restrictive immigrant laws the United States imposed on China. Rockhill encloses four attachments regarding communications with Prince Ching Yikuang, Chinese newspapers on the topic, police orders to stop congregations, and background information on the failed negotiations with the Chinese on immigration restrictions to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-06

Creator(s)

Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914

Jutaro Komura writes Baron Takahira to apprise him of developments regarding a Russian ship that has stayed in the Shanghai harbor past the 24-hour neutrality period.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-25

Creator(s)

Komura, Jutarō, 1855-1911

The accounts in the newspapers about the situation in Shanghai are “disquieting and sensational.” Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling instructs Admiral Yates to send a report about the recent occurrences, including his orders, actions, and intentions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-23

Creator(s)

Darling, Charles Hial, 1859-1944

Jutaro¯ Komura discusses the situation concerning the Russian vessel of war Askold being repaired at the port of Shanghai. When it was discovered that the repairs would restore fighting power to the vessel, the Japanese Consul General at Shanghai warned the Taotai that the repairs were in violation of neutral obligations and requested that the necessary repairs to make the vessel seaworthy be completed within two days. The Taotai replied that they had brought these demands to the Russian Consul but that the captain refused to leave the port or dismantle the vessel. However, the Chinese Government agreed to make demands upon the Russian minister and instruct the Taotai.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-21

Creator(s)

Komura, Jutarō, 1855-1911

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling informs Admiral Stirling that the Navy Department is “solicitous” of the situation in Shanghai, and instructs him to “use the utmost vigilance and report fully.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-23

Creator(s)

Darling, Charles Hial, 1859-1944

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling sends a report to President Roosevelt on the status of an American ship stationed in Shanghai and the movements of Japanese ships in the Pacific Ocean.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-25

Creator(s)

Darling, Charles Hial, 1859-1944

Assistant Secretary of State Loomis encloses a communication signed by the members of the Oregon delegation that recommends Consul Henry B. Miller for the position of Consul General at Shanghai or Canton, China. Consul General Julius Gareche Lay can take Consul General Robert M. McWade’s position in Canton, which would allow Consul Benjamin H. Ridgely to take Lay’s position in Barcelona, Spain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-16

Creator(s)

Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948

This telegram provides information on the views of the Japanese Imperial Government in regard to the disposition of the Russian vessel of war which took refuge at Shanghai. The international character of the Shanghai port is taken into consideration. Minister Komura asks Baron Takahira to notify the Taotai of the instructions and report on the results.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-14

Creator(s)

Komura, Jutarō, 1855-1911

Secretary of State Hay has received Senator Nelson’s letter regarding Consul John Goodnow. Third Assistant Secretary Herbert H. D. Peirce spoke with Goodnow during his tour of inspection of the consulates. There have been several complaints and a serious set of charges filed against Goodnow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-13

Creator(s)

Hay, John, 1838-1905

Senator Lodge informs Guy Murchie that he has written to the Secretary of State to recommend Murchie for a position at the Shanghai consulate. Lodge explains that a few years ago the Department of State realized Massachusetts had too many individuals in diplomatic relations and so no new appointments from that state had been given. However, Lodge would like to see Murchie in the position and offers to assist in any way he might.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-26

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1908

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Period

(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term

President Roosevelt transmits a letter from Secretary of State Elihu Root outlining an international commission between the United States and a variety of countries. The commission aims to investigate and eradicate the “opium evil.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling reports the location of Admiral Yates Stirling and a number of warships, south of Shanghai. Press statements about “Chauncey” are believed to be misleading and untrue.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-23

Creator(s)

Darling, Charles Hial, 1859-1944

Acting Secretary of State Bacon instructs James Andrew Drain to take the oath of office and proceed to Shanghai, China.

Collection

America

Creation Date

1906-07-11

Creator(s)

Bacon, Robert, 1860-1919

Assistant Secretary of State Loomis writes to President Roosevelt concerning the receipt of a letter and enclosed clipping from President Roosevelt relating to the matter of the demand by Chinese Government for the surrender of six prisoners charged with sedition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-28

Creator(s)

Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948

Assistant Secretary of State Adee informs Benjamin F. Barnes that he has received the letter from Barnes regarding President Roosevelt’s view of the American Consul’s treatment of the Shanghai sedition cases.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-22

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924

Assistant Secretary of State Adee summarizes a visit from the Chinese Minister Cheng Liang. Liang had received a telegram from his government, asserting that the treaty to be ratified October 8 is to include an agreement that China can open two ports in Manchuria. Adee notes that this agreement has been affirmed and will be part of the treaty, without reference to any questions between China and Russia. Adee and Liang also discussed the upcoming sedition trial at Shanghai of Chinese dissidents, noting that the United States government would not interfere but would expect the agreed-upon judicial proceeding to vindicate the law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-21

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924