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President Roosevelt hopes that Thomas E. Byrnes can influence Representative James A. Tawney and Mr. Stevens towards favoring Cuban reciprocity. Roosevelt speaks of a kind letter from Mr. Mellen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-12
President Roosevelt is relieved that William H. Taft will be on hand in January to help advocate for the Philippines and acclimate himself to being a Cabinet member. If Winthrop is accepted as Judge, Roosevelt would like the next vacancy filled by James C. Jenkins.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-13
After passage of the treaty, President Roosevelt publicly stated that he would call a special session of Congress to consider it. On this statement, the Cuban Senate ratified the treaty and the United States was able to acquire coaling stations in Cuba. The special session will be called on November 9.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-29
President Roosevelt calls Le Grand B. Cannon’s attention to a circular produced by the American Protective Tariff League which attacks the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty. Roosevelt believes that this circular could damage the Republican Party and implies that he would be disappointed if Cannon authorized the use of his name with the circular.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-19
President Roosevelt is upset that General Draper’s name appears on a circular from the American Protective Tariff League which attacks the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty. Roosevelt believes that the circular will damage the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-19
President Roosevelt is committed to holding the special session of Congress because without it the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty might not have been ratified.
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1903-09-19
President Roosevelt is distressed that Governor Murphy might have lent his name to the American Protective Tariff League for a circular attacking the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty. Roosevelt believes that the circular will damage the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-19
President Roosevelt does not want Senator Warren’s name to appear on a circular from the American Protective Tariff League which attacks the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty. Roosevelt believes that the circular will damage the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-19
President Roosevelt is upset that Frank S. Witherbee’s name appears on a circular from the American Protective Tariff League which attacks the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty. Roosevelt believes that the circular will damage the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-19
President Roosevelt needs to call an extra session of Congress to consider the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty and would like to see some minor financial legislation. Roosevelt agrees with Senator Quay that Gray would be a strong candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-27
President Roosevelt is pledged to hold the extra session of Congress on November 9, where he hopes to pass the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty and some remedial financial legislation. Roosevelt will not suggest any measures until meeting with Congressional leaders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-27
There must be an extra session of Congress in order to adopt the Cuban treaty, which will lapse unless the legislation is passed by December 1.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-10
President Roosevelt believes there will be an “ugly fight” with the Senate over General Leonard Wood’s promotion. He asks Secretary of War Root to collect reports on Wood’s service during the Apache campaign and in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-21
President Roosevelt rejoices with President Estrada Palma at the termination of negotiations between the United States and Cuba. Roosevelt is gratified at the “promised stability of the Cuban Republic.”
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1903-07-22
Benjamin F. Barnes encloses President Roosevelt’s reply to Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma’s note of July 7.
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1903-07-23
President Roosevelt describes General Wilson’s conduct as “infamous” and he continues to inspire attacks from the New York Sun. The Democratic campaign committee and Democratic newspapers have sent spies to Cuba to find political and personal ammunition to use against Wood. Roosevelt promises to fight for Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-16
President Roosevelt fears that the defeat of the Cuban reciprocity treaty will create calls for the reduction of the tariff and further reciprocity in Congress and the Republican party. Roosevelt believes that the protective system is essential for economic well being.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-19
President Roosevelt comments that Secretary of State Hay has had problems with Cuba and Manchuria. Although he has nothing specific to say about Manchuria, Roosevelt wonders if it is possible to delicately make the Cubans understand that the United States needs to possess the coaling stations, and that Cuba is setting itself up for “grave trouble in the future” if it does not give them up.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-13
President Roosevelt sends his congratulations to President Estrada Palma and the people of Cuba on the one year anniversary of Cuban independence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-20
President Roosevelt would like a general order published commending General Wood for his work in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-16