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A high-stakes poker game is being played by Uncle Sam, German Emperor William II, Japanese Emperor Meiji, Emile Loubet of France, and King of Great Britain Edward VII. The emperor of Japan is raising the bid by one battleship. Caption: Japan — I see your cruisers and raise you a dreadnought!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909-09-22
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt regarding Meyer’s discussion of the Russian situation with French official Maurice Rouvier. Meyer mentions that Rouvier is concerned about the impact of the Russian securities downfall on France’s financial situation, yet German official Bernhard Bülow has a more positive outlook. Next, Meyer describes his dinner meeting with Emperor William II who commented on Roosevelt’s cablegram messages, remarks, and stance regarding a tariff and treaty. Meyer then goes into detail about Russian strikes and the potential plans for deploying Russian Cossack troops to help keep things in order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-06