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After reviewing the annexed papers regarding a reciprocity treaty with Newfoundland, J. B. Osborne has determined that the Blaine-Bond Project of 1890 is a poor basis for a current reciprocity treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-13
Frank Harper refutes the story that Theodore Roosevelt wishes to annex Canada to the United States, which was based on a quotation about “political reasons” from a private letter to President Taft. Harper draws on speeches given by Roosevelt in Detroit, MI and New York, NY to show that Roosevelt’s reasons for supporting the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada was to promote good will and peace between the nations.
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1912-05-07
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Treasury Shaw that they must do something about the German Chamber of Commerce speech, with Shaw either giving the particulars of the speech or admitting that the speech had not been made and he should not have made the claim that it was. Roosevelt considers the matter of particular importance because Shaw made the statement to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has now been refusing to make two of the three changes to the customs administration law that Shaw recommended. The German government does not consider that the recommendations were made in good faith, and Roosevelt would not wish to see the tentative agreement they have with Germany fail because of this matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-25
John Barrett has enclosed for William Loeb a letter for President Roosevelt that outlines the ongoing peace treaty and commerce negotiations between Colombia, Panama, and the United States. He is also sending a copy to the State Department.
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1906-08-01
Senator Allison wishes for an upcoming conference with the German ambassador to be held in Washington rather than in Berlin due to the lack of a suitable American representative. Allison also discusses his concern about reciprocal treaties with Germany, most likely referencing Section 3 of the Dingley Tariff Act of 1897.
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1905-09-24
Assistant Secretary of State Adee describes his conversation with Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y Quesada, of Cuba, about the pending legislation regarding duties on imported rice. They did not talk about the Anglo-Cuban treaty that is also pending.
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1905-08-07
This brief summary of recent Congo international relations (through 1904) outlines the parameters of a new treaty between the United States and Congo.
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1904-10-12
Newspaper article from the Chicago Tribune discussing the publics’ opinion of President William Howard Taft following his visit to Michigan in September 1911. The article discusses at length various peoples’ opinions of Taft. The article specifically touches on reactions to his recent support for a reciprocity agreement with Canada, which has weakened support for him especially in rural areas and among farmers.
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1911-09-21
Governor Hunt encloses a resolution passed by the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly opposing economic concessions to Cuba. Hunt was able to alter the resolution to bring it in conformity with President Roosevelt’s views.
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1902-01-27
Assistant Secretary of State Adee remains in contact with Robert Bond regarding the reciprocity convention between the United States and Newfoundland. Arthur Stewart Raikes, British charge d’affaires, has been informed that a proposal should be submitted through the British embassy to the Secretary of State.
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1902-09-27
Robert Bond, Premier of Newfoundland, has arrived in Washington, D.C., to negotiate a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Newfoundland. Arthur Stewart Raikes has been instructed by Lord Lansdowne to assist Bond and bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion.
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1902-09-30
Alvey A. Adee encloses a letter from Arthur S. Raikes and Robert Bond’s proposal for reciprocity between the United States and Newfoundland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-01
Assistant Secretary of State Adee has received the telegram concerning Robert Bond’s Newfoundland proposal. He hopes for President Roosevelt’s early recovery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-25
Acting Secretary of State Adee has met with Arthur Stewart Raikes, charge d’affaires of the British Embassy, and Robert Bond, Premier of Newfoundland. At Lord Lansdowne’s instruction, they would like to reopen negotiations on a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Great Britain regarding Newfoundland. Adee requests President Roosevelt’s direction in moving forward with this proposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-12
Acting Secretary of State Adee encloses documents related to previous reciprocity negotiations with Newfoundland and adds several comments clarifying aspects of these documents.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-13
Documents and timeline of negotiations between the United States and Newfoundland for a treaty of reciprocity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-13