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Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes

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Letter from Charlemagne Tower to John Hay

Letter from Charlemagne Tower to John Hay

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-11

Letter from Michael Davitt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Michael Davitt to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-04

Letter from John Gardner Coolidge to John Hay

Letter from John Gardner Coolidge to John Hay

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to William H. Taft

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to William H. Taft

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Letter from Edwin Morgan to William Rockhill

Letter from Edwin Morgan to William Rockhill

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-24

Letter from Carl Abel

Letter from Carl Abel

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-25

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to William Loeb

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to William Loeb

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-27