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Theodore Roosevelt thanks William Pigott for the information from the Alaska Square Deal League and hopes Pigott saw his articles regarding the need to develop resources in Alaska in a way that protects the interest of the people who live there. Roosevelt is interested in organizations who are working towards this goal, but cannot himself take part in such organizations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt shares Frank Knox’s feeling of disgust with the political situation at present. Roosevelt thinks there is no use in trying to secure betterment legislation until there is a return to prosperity. Roosevelt thinks reform must follow prosperity because if reform is presented as an alternative to prosperity, the people will choose prosperity. Roosevelt is glad that Knox liked what he wrote about the Mexican situation and the Administration’s attitude on the European War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-04
President Roosevelt thanks Commissioner Benito Legarda of the Philippines for some skins that Legarda sent him. He is concerned about what Legarda has said about economic conditions in the Philippines, and asks him to speak to Secretary of War William H. Taft about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-29
George R. Brown of the Little Rock Board of Trade informs Theodore Roosevelt that their 1911 annual report, which includes Roosevelt’s portrait as a tribute, is being sent separately. He also expresses appreciation for Dr. Wiley. Printed on the the reverse of the letter is a list of members of the Board of Trade State Reciprocal Department of Arkansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-08
Frank W. Coolbaugh shares W. T. Marshall’s views as expressed in his recent letter to the North American, “Trusts Retard Progress.” It is competition that has allowed the United States to develop so quickly into an industrial power, and the elimination of competition through the establishment of trusts has left the country with its resources only half developed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-29
Secretary of War Taft is enclosing some letters regarding the conditions on the Philippines for President Roosevelt. Taft thinks that the political situation is improving, although he does not think General Leonard Wood has a firm grasp of it. Taft will stay in the Philippines for another week before continuing on to Russia and Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-18
Governor Hoggatt sends President Roosevelt a report of Alaska’s administrative and legislative needs. Hoggatt believes the territory has multiple pressing needs, including more lighthouses, a new judicial division, and regulation of the growing railroad industry. He wishes to reduce the number of saloons and dance halls, believing these are centers for agitation against the government. The territory remains rich in natural resources but sparsely populated, and its mines are not producing because mining interest has largely shifted to other parts of the country. Hoggatt doesn’t feel that the territory has a large enough population or tax base to maintain its own standards of law and order, so he believes Alaska’s government not be reorganized until its future is more stable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-24
The memorandum contends that Japan will not go to war with the United States because they need an ally that can help develop their economy. Japan is prepared to go to war but lacks the economy to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-23
The Philadelphia Evening Item reports on the good economic conditions in various industries, companies, and places in the United States and its trading partners, which it says “give[s] the lie to the calamity howlers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-22
Bulletin from the banking house of John L. Williams & Sons reviewing American economic progress since the election of William McKinley and forecasting great economic opportunities in the American South.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-31
W. C. Dix suggests that the Philippines follow the example of Japan and push for a more western outlook and encourage commerce. He would like there to be a Filipino exhibit at the upcoming Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which would then be followed by a similar exhibition in Manila, Philippines, in 1904. Dix sees great opportunities for the development of industry and science in the Philippines. He hopes to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-15