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President Roosevelt was glad to see the editorial on Panama and does not believe that the Democrats deserve any praise for their actions on Cuban reciprocity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-17
President Roosevelt wants to keep Senator Hanna and his forces in line with the party but Hanna’s Southern policy and racial views are at odds with Roosevelt’s. With Tammany Hall’s victory in New York, Roosevelt believes that the logical candidate for the Democrats is Grover Cleveland. Roosevelt respects Cleveland but views him as an unconscious ally of Wall Street who can only understand the corporation attitude.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-05
Outside of New York City and Maryland, President Roosevelt is satisfied with the election results. Roosevelt blames the failure in New York on the wealthy capitalists that supported Tammany Hall and the Democrats. Referring to a recent conversation with Nicholas Murray Butler about reading habits and what books one should read, President Roosevelt attempts to list the books he has read during the last two years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-04
President Roosevelt has convinced Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, and Senator Joseph Benson Foraker to campaign in Massachusetts. Roosevelt also encourages the Massachusetts Republicans not to go on the defensive but aggressively attack the Democrats, especially Richard Olney and Gaston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-20
President Roosevelt is impressed with Ray Stannard Baker’s article. Capital and labor howl about each other but never admit their own wrongdoing. Roosevelt believes in corporations and trade unions but when corruption or indifference to the rights of others develops then they must be fought regardless of public sentiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-21
President Roosevelt has never heard of Mr. Erlanger and the statement in the enclosed clipping is a lie. Roosevelt is delighted with Ralph Trautmann’s nomination but, at the request of Mayor Low, has not spoken out publicly for fear of driving away independent Democratic voters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-23
President Roosevelt agrees that Secretary Moody’s speech was admirable but was surprised that the harsh Democratic platform was not brought up by anyone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-07
President Roosevelt is pleased at Ralph Trautmann’s nomination and wanted to telegraph him at once but was warned by the Citizens Union that his public support might alienate potential Democratic voters. Roosevelt believes it fortunate that the Republican Party and New York City have a man like Trautmann nominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
President Roosevelt is unsure of what to do in reference to the municipal elections. Roosevelt supports Seth Low and is trying to not take a public position that will embarrass Low.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-18
President Roosevelt finds it difficult to understand what is going on from afar, and Eastern public opinion seems to approve the action of machine Republicans and Democrats joining in last year’s city election. The Attorney General has advised against D. C. Bailey’s removal but Roosevelt has added a few comments and requested another report. Roosevelt wishes to know if an investigation ever occurred in the case of Frank W. Howbert.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-21
President Roosevelt spoke with Assistant Secretary of State Loomis and Loomis does not believe that there is any danger in Ohio, the Republicans are united and the Democrats are broken up.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-05
President Roosevelt agrees with Jacob Gould Schurman regarding “over-capitalization of trusts” and reciprocity with Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-31
President Roosevelt instructs Commissioner of Pensions Ware to appoint two Republicans and one Democrat to each of the medical pension boards.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-26
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 agrees with Stanford Newel that the very rich are intriguing together against the Roosevelt administration to support other Democratic candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-27
President Roosevelt is working towards having the Panama and Cuban treaties confirmed over Democrat opposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-12
Democratic senators from the Rocky Mountain states oppose the Philippine Tariff bill but favor the International Monetary Conference. President Roosevelt suggests a political deal where the Democrats allow passage of the Philippine Tariff bill in return for the International Monetary Conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-25
President Roosevelt is concerned about the attitude of gold Democrats and businessmen on the currency matter and asks Representative Cannon to read the enclosed letter from Hugh Henry Hanna.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-29
President Roosevelt would like to discuss the poor New York election results with Governor Odell and is particularly distressed at the Democratic hold over Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-06
President Roosevelt encloses documents of interest for Governor Odell regarding Democratic support for Coler.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-24