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Assistant Secretary of State Adee writes William Loeb regarding the anger of the Dutch at the stealing of Dutch vessels by Cipriano Castro.
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1905-03-25
This letter is detailed in its account of George Kennan, his understanding of Theodore Roosevelt, and his feeling about Japan. Kennan recites his dealings with Japan and their expectations from Russia as Japan wins the war that is drawing to a close.
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1905-03-30
Hermann Speck von Sternburg recounts a meeting between Sternburg and Count Arthur Paul Nicholas Cassini regarding the situation in the Far East. Sternburg discusses a lost opportunity at Liao Yang that could have brought the war to an end.
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1905-03-20
Charlemagne Tower discusses the German response to the question posed by President Roosevelt to hold a second peace conference in the Hague. Germany, while amenable to the idea, wanted the United States to play a central role in defining the program rather than allowing the input of several other nations.
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1905-03-11
Hermann Speck von Sterburg provides an account of international relations as the Russo-Japanese War draws to an end. Based on an analysis of press, particularly in France, Sternburg believes that Russia is thought to be closer with England and France than with Japan. It is also suggested that any peace negotiations should involve President Roosevelt.
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1905-02-22
Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes to President Roosevelt discussing a meeting of Count Lamzdorf, Ambassador Wilhelm Eduard von Schoen, Ambassador Maurice Bompard, and Ambassador Charles Hardinge. Sternburg states that Russia is interested in peace but believes that since Japan started the war, she should bring forward peace offerings.
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1905-02-24
Michael Davitt writes to ask President Roosevelt to make a statement in favor of Irish independence from England. Noting that England very much admires Roosevelt and would listen to him, Davitt explains the reasons why Ireland needs to be allowed self-rule. He also offers data about the large number of American immigrants who have left Ireland, having a negative impact on Ireland.
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1905-03-04
Santiago de la Guardia of Panama and Leonidas Pacheco of Costa Rica write to American diplomat John Barrett to thank the Unites States for its help in the Panama/Costa Rica boundary question, saying they have signed three documents that morning which settle the issue. (This is now known as the Pacheco-de la Guardia Treaty.)
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1905-03-06
Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes on behalf of the German Emperor to express concerns about France and Spain taking control of Morocco and the market there. England is also mentioned, as they would like to stay out of the situation although they, like Germany, would like for things to stay as they currently are.
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1905-03-07
Secretary of State Hay sends President Roosevelt a dispatch, which shows the desire of German Emperor William II to be on good terms with both combatants of the Russo-Japanese War. Hay writes that Baron Kogoro Takahira attributes this to Roosevelt’s recent actions.
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1905-02-11
Minister of Foreign Affairs Komura tells Japanese Ambassador Takahira that the German government has contacted Komura denying rumors that the government is collaborating with the leaders of Russia and France “to bring about peace favorable to Russia.”
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1905-02-11
Chinese charge d’affaires Coolidge writes to Secretary of State Hay to expand on his letter dated February 3, 1905, about a protest of the annulment of the concessions granted to the China Development Company. Coolidge expands on what he said when he spoke with the Foreign Minister. He provides his confidential opinions why the central government has acted in the manner (i.e., requesting a report rather than resolving the complaint) so as to not offend the southern provinces.
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1905-02-09
Senator Lodge believes that President Roosevelt should not be able to make treaties or agreements with other countries without consent of the Senate. The Hague treaty includes the same language as the South American treaties that were brought before the Senate, but it has been suggested that Roosevelt could make agreements between nations without reference to the Senate under the Hague treaty.
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1905-02-09
John Callan O’Laughlin met with President Roosevelt and discussed potential outcomes of the Japanese and Russian conflict. If Vice Admiral Rojestvenksy’s fleet is believed to be strong by the government, then Roosevelt has no concern. However, if the fleet is weak, Roosevelt advises considering the effect upon Vladivostock. Count Cassini indicated he would bring Roosevelt’s views to the Russians.
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1905-02-09
Edwin V. Morgan writes to Commissioner Rockhill to report on his visit to China, including a survey of a German railroad, and his impressions of the Provisional College at Tsinanfu. Morgan also discusses the current state of the war, noting that Fu Zhou, the Governor of Shantung, would like the United States to join China in an attempt to end the conflict.
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1904-09-24
To augment his previous letter, Carl Abel tells his “dear friend” that Japan seems unwilling to accept the truce proposed by Russia in the newspaper article. He goes on to speculate on the international relations consequences of the possible outcomes of the conflict.
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1904-09-25
Eugene A. Philbin informs William Loeb that he has heard that a representative from the English government will soon visit President Roosevelt “with a view of obtaining from him an adverse expression of opinion as to the administration of the affairs of the Congo Free State by the Belgium government.” Philbin expresses his opinion that this is a religious matter with which Roosevelt should avoid involvement. He also writes about Consul Edwin J. Sullivan in Turkey, who has attempted to ask Philbin to be a reference in order to secure a Consul post in Dublin, but of whom Philbin does not approve.
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1904-09-27
Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee writes to President Roosevelt to report that Japanese Minister Shinichiro had requested that the United States house the officers and crew from the Russian warship Lena until the end of the war.
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1904-09-16
Secretary of the Navy Morton writes to President Roosevelt to forward him the text of a telegram sent to Rear Admiral Goodrich about plans for the arrival of the Russian warship Lena in San Francisco.
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1904-09-16
Japanese Ambassador to the United States Takahira writes to Acting Secretary of State Adee to confirm receipt of Adee’s letter outlining the U.S. Navy’s plans for the docking and custody of the Russian warship Lena.
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1904-09-16