Emigration and immigration--Political aspects

Victor Howard Metcalf provides President Roosevelt with a series of correspondences regarding an immigration inspector, George C. Triick, who was accused of mistreating Mr. Chow Tszchi, a Chinese dignitary. The department agrees that the Government should provide the utmost courtesy to Chinese people but notes issues in proving citizenship or defining who could be classified as a Chinese laborer. Chinese merchants, teachers, students and bankers are welcome, but not laborers with falsified Chinese papers pretending to be of a higher class. A treaty written in 1904 sought to deal with falsified records but the Chinese thought it was too strict. Metcalf notes any concerns of harshness in the enforcement of exclusionary laws is necessary to combat those trying to skirt the system.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-07

Creator(s)

Metcalf, Victor Howard, 1853-1936

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary responds to R. D. Lewis’s questions about Roosevelt’s position on immigration. He directs Lewis to the Progressive Party’s platform plank that deals with immigration since Roosevelt has not publicly spoken on the matter recently.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt refers Mr. Thomas and the high school boys to his book, America and the World War. However, he believes the suggested debate topic related to Asian immigration and disarmament is outrageous and nonsensical. Roosevelt suggests an alternative topic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Japan is making preparations to take part in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, California, and is prepared to spend large sums to be well represented. It is important to have a Japanese presence, as European participation will be low due to the war. The Japanese do not want any anti-Japanese legislation passed by the California legislature and it would be exceedingly awkward if there was hostile legislation attempted or passed during the exposition. Theodore Roosevelt hopes Governor Johnson can “stave off any action.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would rather wait until he can get a man in the position to act on the “whole immigration business.” He was pleased to see James Sullivan Clarkson the other day.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Jordan of Stanford University argues against a clause in the Dillingham Immigration bill that excludes Japanese laborers and farmers as “people ineligible for citizenship.” The Japanese have upheld a tacit agreement that prevents Japanese laborers from receiving passports to the United States in return for no exclusion act being directed at Japan. The current bill will damage American interests and end the successful agreement with Japan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-26

Creator(s)

Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931

John Appleton Stewart asks William Loeb to tell President Roosevelt that his nomination for President is “absolutely sure” under a certain condition. However, Stewart assures that he will support whoever is nominated. Stewart would also like to call Roosevelt’s attention to the platform issues of agricultural education and immigration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-08

Creator(s)

Stewart, John Appleton, 1865-1928

Acting Secretary of State Adee asks William Loeb to forward to President Roosevelt a letter from American citizens living in Canton, China, regarding a proposed immigration treaty between the United States and China.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-21

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924

A. L. Ellis has suggested that new immigrants to Missouri are primarily Republican and could create some fall political surprises. Ellis discusses the difference in price and land value between Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Arthur von Briesen responds to President Roosevelt’s request for a report regarding the Ellis Island investigation. Briesen extends belated birthday wishes to Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-30

Creator(s)

Briesen, Arthur von, 1843-1920

Newspaper article praising Commissioner Williams’s work combating corruption and abuses at Ellis Island.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-24

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Newspaper article criticizing Republican politicians who are complaining about the changes Commissioner Williams has made regarding the treatment of immigrants at Ellis Island.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-24

Creator(s)

Unknown

Newspaper article claiming that President Roosevelt is anti-immigration as he has several prominent anti-immigrant associates.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-27

Creator(s)

Unknown

Nicholas Murray Butler is concerned about the immigration service which he believes is one of the most important offices in the government. Butler agrees that Superintendent Fitchie should not be retained and also suggests an investigation into the New York office and the Washington, D.C., office under Commissioner Powderly. Butler believes that Edward F. McSweeney is the strongest man in the immigration service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Creator(s)

Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947