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Archbishop Ireland writes to President Roosevelt thanking him for the invitation to visit the White House. However, he decided not to visit “to avoid newspaper misrepresentation of [his] purpose for going there.” He discussed his visit to the Vatican where he talked about “the situation of the church in the Philippines.”
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1906-06-15
Ambassador Reid sends a newspaper clipping from a British newspaper to President Roosevelt, asking if he is correct in assuming that its description of Roosevelt’s telegram to Emperor Wilhelm is “unfair and unfounded.” Reid agrees to “look after” Harriet Shonts and her daughters when they arrive in England if the courts are open, but mentions that it can be difficult to accommodate American visitors when there are fewer courts being held. Reid also comments upon the recent Algeciras Conference.
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1906-04-18
Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt a clipping from the Spectator about the Algeciras Conference. Reid also discusses members of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.
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1906-04-02
French Minister of Foreign Affairs Bourgeois tells Ambassador Jusserand to thank President Roosevelt and diplomat Henry White for their support during the Algeciras Conference.
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1906-04-06
Henry C. Ide, acting Governor-General of the Philippines, requests that Archbishop Harty withdraw his letter to the Philippine Commission to prevent it being accessible to who want to develop hostility on the islands. Ide explains his position on church property ownership and administration in the Philippines, his investigation of complaints regarding the Catholic Church, his interactions with the Apostolic Delegates that have been stationed there, and his belief in the public education initiative.
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1906-03-02
Charles Denby advises Secretary of State Root that a matter involving the Chinese Minister and the members of the Chinese Commission should be given no further attention in order to avoid possible offense by the Peking government.
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1906-01-27
Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes to Secretary of State Root regarding the equal rights of all nations in Morocco. Sternburg mentions specifically the governments of Austria, Germany, and Italy. Sternburg also includes information regarding a French writer whose article has recently appeared in the La Siecle newspaper.
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1906-01-30
Secretary of State Root informs Hermann Speck von Sternburg of the individuals representing the United States Government at the Moroccan Conference.
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1905-11-24
Emperor Meiji was touched by President Roosevelt’s letter to him, which Roosevelt delivered through Baron Jutaro¯ Komura. The emperor is grateful Roosevelt appreciates his actions towards the cause of humanity and advancement of Japan. The emperor praises Roosevelt for working for the cause of peace throughout the treaty process, and says Japan, Russia, and the entire world owe him thanks.
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1905-11-11
Secretary of State Root encloses a dispatch from the American Minister of Japan containing messages from three villages in the Fukushima Prefecture, thanking President Roosevelt for his role in ending the war between Russia and Japan.
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1905-11-02
Kentarō Kaneko informed Emperor Meiji of President Roosevelt’s hospitality and both express their thanks for his kindness and his efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War.
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1905-11-03
Henry Adams congratulates President Roosevelt on his maneuverings with the emperors and expresses his deep concern regarding a reported upcoming visit to Washington by Francis Augustus MacNutt.
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1905-11-06
Secretary of State Root has learned that Newfoundland officials are making distinctions between licensed and registered vessels, and asks British Ambassador Durand to advise the Newfoundland government that they can not do so.
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1905-10-20
Secretary of State Root updates Ambassador Reid on the Newfoundland fisheries and urges immediate communication to that government and to England.
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1905-10-13
Secretary of State Root encloses a letter he sent to British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand and urges prompt action in the matter to prevent fishing vessels from losing the season.
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1905-10-20
Ambassador Reid encloses two resolutions from English organizations congratulating President Roosevelt on his services in regard to the conference of Portsmouth.
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1905-10-10
Despite past disagreements with President Roosevelt’s policies and decisions, Atkins Jefferson McLemore commends Roosevelt for his success in proposing and facilitating the peace negotiations between Russia and Japan.
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1905-09-24
Baron von Sternburg received President Roosevelt’s letter and telegrams, and reflects on the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian government, and other delicate international relations including India, Afghanistan, and Persia.
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1905-09-25
Baron Takahira writes to President Roosevelt to thank him for his gracious words regarding Takahira’s contributions to the peace negotiations. He also thanks Roosevelt for information intended for his superiors and promises to pass it on.
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1905-09-14
Ambassador Meyer forwards to Secretary of State Root a translation of the proceedings of the Peace Conference. He has asked Count Lamzdorf to have the record corrected, where it states that President Roosevelt encouraged Czar Nicholas II to cede part of Sakhalin to the Japanese, for a specified sum, in order to end the war. Count Lamzdorf agreed to have the record corrected, noting that Roosevelt only discussed a “substantial sum,” and that he could not guarantee the Japanese would accept it but that he would do his best to encourage them to accede.
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1905-09-07