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Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling informs President Roosevelt that Rear Admiral Yates Stirling reports no actions or orders outside of the routine, hence no cause for sensational reports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-26
Acting Secretary of State Adee writes a transcript of his interview with Japanese Minister Shinʼichirō Kurino. Adee and Kurino discussed the housing of the Russian warship Lena in San Francisco and the question of what might happen to the officers and crew of the ship. Kurino expressed the Imperial government’s desire that the men not be sent back to Russia if that is requested by the Russian government, and Adee asked for a written copy of the request.
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1904-09-16
The memorandum records an interview between Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee and Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira concerning the Japanese position on Russia’s violation of China’s neutrality at Shanghai. Although the matter has been settled, Takahira offers Adee an informal communication before the Japanese make an official announcement.
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1904-08-26
Honduran President Manuel Bonilla updates President Roosevelt on the status of a tribunal to examine the incident between Honduras and Nicaragua. The tribunal had to disband because of the actions of the Nicaraguan government. Although Honduras wishes for peace, they are having to prepare to defend themselves against Nicaraguan aggression. Bonilla thanks Roosevelt for his offer to arrange for an arbitrator, and suggests that either the government of El Salvador or Costa Rica could serve in this capacity.
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1907-02-12
Arthur Hamilton Lee is hopeful that James Bryce will prove to be more useful in Washington, D.C., than his predecessor, H. Mortimer Durand. He has been talking to King Edward VII about Anglo-American affairs and summarized what happened in the Russo-Japanese negotiations for peace. The King was excited to hear of peaceful intentions and attitudes emanating from the United States. Looking back on it, Lee is grateful for the opportunity to frame President Roosevelt in a good light for the King. Lee is proud in general of what he has been able to orchestrate mostly out of the eye of the public.
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1906-12-24
William Woodville Rockhill sends a confidential message from the Emperor of China to President Roosevelt expressing gratitude for Roosevelt’s proclamation that China’s territorial integrity and sovereignty should be preserved. The Emperor of China hopes that Roosevelt will remember these words and protect the territorial rights of China in Manchuria during the upcoming peace negotiations between Japan and Russia. China will not send a representative to Washington to take part in the negotiations.
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1905-07-05
Andrew Carnegie says he is drinking to the president’s health as the “Party hails President as peacemaker among Nations.”
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1905-07-04
New Hampshire Secretary of State Pearson has found that Hotel Wentworth, along with the Rockingham, will be able to provide every possible courtesy and convenience to the peace plenipotentiaries. Pearson will visit the Mount Washington Hotel tomorrow and let them know of the change in hotel. New Hampshire’s governor will forward amended invitations to the Russian Ambassador and Japanese Minister.
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1905-07-03
John James Jenkins notifies Acting Secretary of State Loomis that he was greeted in Guatemala with a special train at his disposal and invited to the capital. The private secretary of President Manuel Estrada Cabrera requested that Jenkins relay to President Roosevelt that the Guatemalan President desires to be at peace with Salvador. Jenkins states that the presence of Tomás Regalado in Salvador is a menace to the peace of Salvador and to Central America.
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1905-07-03
Emperor Meiji has appointed Baron Komura, minister for foreign affairs, and Mr. Takshira as plenipotentiaries for Japan.
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1905-07-03
Baron Komura, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Baron Takahira were announced as plenipotentiaries for Japan to negotiate peace with Russia.
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1905-07-03
Emperor Nicholas II has appointed five special delegates to discuss questions and issues as they arise in the course of peace negotiations.
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1905-07-03
To show evidence of his sincere desire to come to an agreement between Russia and Japan, Emperor Nicholas II has appointed five special delegates to discuss questions as needed during the negotiation process.
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1905-07-03
President Roosevelt will announce on Monday the appointment of the plenipotentiaries by name, stating that they would have full powers to negotiate and conclude a treaty of peace, subject to ratification by the home governments. This action is fully approved by Count Lamzdorf. An armistice is the next step now that the plenipotentiaries, place, and time of meeting have been named.
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1905-07-02
Ambassador Rockhill updates Secretary of State Hay on China’s concerns about the upcoming negotiations between Russia and Japan. Rockhill states the Chinese government wanted to participate in the negotiations; however, Rockhill was able to convince the Chinese officials to avoid hasty actions that could cause embarrassment.
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1905-07-01
George von Lengerke Meyer relays a message to John Hay from Foreign Minister Vladimir Lamzdorf. Lamzdorf queries whether, in light of nominations of plenipotentiaries by both countries, there is ground to proceed toward conclusion of an armistice.
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1905-07-01
Rudolph Forster forwards a message for President Roosevelt to William Loeb. Japan appreciates Roosevelt’s efforts to secure peace between Japan and Russia. Baron Jutarō Komura will travel to the United States to undertake the negotiations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-30
Emperor Nicholas II has appointed N. V. Muravʹev as first plenipotentiary instead of Alexander Ivanovitch Nelidov, and Roman Romanovich Rosen as second plenipotentiary. The Imperial Government reserves the right to appoint plenipotentiaries as needed for the examination of special questions.
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1905-06-30
Rudolph Forster handed William Loeb’s dispatch to the Japanese Minister. The Minister said that it was very satisfactory and would transmit it to his government.
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1905-06-30
The Japanese Imperial Government appreciates the successful effort of President Roosevelt to obtain assurance from Russia that their plenipotentiaries will be granted full powers to negotiate and conclude peace. The government also has no objection to Roosevelt announcing the plenipotentiaries of both Russia and Japan next Monday.
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1905-06-30