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Acting Secretary of State Peirce informs President Roosevelt that he has contacted Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira and shared with him the Russian plenipotentiaries’ names, which had been revealed in a telegram from Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer. Takahira responded positively to this message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-01
Ambassador Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay concerning a translated article from the Russian newspaper “Novoe Vremya”. Meyer remarks that write ups in this newspaper have been tinged with negativity against the United States, and the newspaper has taken a neutral standpoint concerning Roosevelt’s efforts. Meyer then makes mention of President Roosevelt’s invitation for sending plenipotentiaries and plans for an armistice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-21
Ambassador Meyer informs President Roosevelt about a message from Russian Foreign Minister Lamsdorf who mentions that the Emperor consents to Washington as the choice for the diplomatic meeting regarding Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-17
Ambassador Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay discussing the diplomatic meeting places which were being considered. According to Meyer, Foreign Minister Lamsdorf had informed Count Cassini that the Russians would prefer to meet at The Hague. However, President Roosevelt had already designated Washington as the diplomatic meeting place.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-16
Ambassador Meyer informs Secretary of State Hay about the Russian Emperor’s belief that his people prefer war over peace. Meyer mentions that the Emperor agrees with President Roosevelt’s proposition, which is to be kept quiet, and the Emperor wishes for Roosevelt to directly convince Japan to agree for Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries to meet and discuss peace. Meyer adds that the Emperor hopes for these events to happen soon before any attacks take place.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-07
President Roosevelt holds a paintbrush and a palette in front of an easel with a coin design that reads, “Theodoeus Rex Imperator.” On the wall are several other designs: “Veni vidi vici Ted”; “The new national bird,” which features a stork; “Our official beast,” which features a mouse eating cheese, and a mounted man on a horse that says, “Kosciuszko.” A sign reads, “T Roosevelt: Designer of Coins and Other Things.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-24
Various scenes of Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, in different locations: clear view of the Kaiser walking towards camera, with German officers on his left, and a postal delivery service building in immediate background; view of Wilhelm and an unidentified man entering a carriage, the Kaiser with a group of men on horseback, the Kaiser greeting a line of dignitaries, and a final long shot of Wilhelm posing for the camera with a large group.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1910-1920
Translation of a letter sent by the Emperor of Korea discussing Japanese-Korean relations and requesting the President’s opinion and advice on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905
William II, Emperor of Germany, exchanges his coat and helmet for a hat and coat in the style of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French. Bernhard von Bülow stands next to him, also dressed in the style of an early 19th century French aristocrat, holding a cape draped over his right arm. Caption: Valet Von Buelow–Sapristi, Herr Wilhelm! They become you most beautifully!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-07-26
President Theodore Roosevelt crowns himself as emperor.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-08-24
Theodore Roosevelt tells Abbot Mohr that it is not possible for Roosevelt to give a letter of introduction to any emperor or sovereign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-03-14
President Roosevelt thanks Duchess Janie Perry Litta-Visconti-Arese for sending him a translation of Gaetano Negri’s work on Emperor Julian of Rome. Roosevelt knows little of the history of Julian, so he is looking forward to reading the book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-24
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt regarding Meyer’s discussion of the Russian situation with French official Maurice Rouvier. Meyer mentions that Rouvier is concerned about the impact of the Russian securities downfall on France’s financial situation, yet German official Bernhard Bülow has a more positive outlook. Next, Meyer describes his dinner meeting with Emperor William II who commented on Roosevelt’s cablegram messages, remarks, and stance regarding a tariff and treaty. Meyer then goes into detail about Russian strikes and the potential plans for deploying Russian Cossack troops to help keep things in order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-06
German diplomat Hermann Speck von Sternburg sends President Roosevelt an article by W. T. Stead on the emancipation of the Tsar which was published in the London Times.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-25
Assistant Secretary of State Peirce sends President Roosevelt a message from Minister to Japan Lloyd Carpenter Griscom in Tokyo. Griscom shares an invitation from the Emperor who welcomes Roosevelt and other guests to his palace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-07
Assistant Secretary of State Forster writes to William Loeb about a message Forster received from U.S. Minister to China William Woodville Rockhill. The Chinese Emperor urges the United States to continue its work to bring peace between Japan and Russia, and to respect China’s territorial rights in any settlement. Rockhill has urged the Chinese government not to seek representation in the peace negotiations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-05
William II, German Emperor, stands among papers, looking puzzled, holding a long sheet of paper that lists successful U.S. military campaigns during the Spanish-American War. Caption: William the Greatest–Himmelkreuzdonnerwetter!! That those Yankees should do these things without a consecrated ruler to tell them how!!!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-08-10
John Bull, labeled “England,” holds a model ship labeled “Trade.” Uncle Sam, also holding a model ship labeled “Trade,” is behind him. They stand before the Chinese Emperor who is frightened three men standing nearby: William II holding a sword labeled “Germany”, “France” holding a rifle, and Nicholas II holding two pistols labeled “Russia.” Caption: Uncle Sam (to John Bull)–Don’t scare him, John, the way those other fellows are doing. Tell him all we want is to have him open his harbors and markets to everybody!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-02-02
The Emperor of China, sitting on a throne, seeks advice from a wise minister, as foreign ships, from England, Germany, Japan, France, and other countries, approach in the background. Caption: The Emperor of China–Tell me, most wise counselor, what advice does Confucius give concerning such a situation as this? / Li Hung Chang–I fear, Your Majesty, that Confucius is a back number. He never dreamed of such an exhibition of gall as this.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-01-26
German emperor William II, wearing a two-tiered tiara, is welcomed by throngs of Arab Muslims who carry a banner that proclaims “Allah is Great, and William His Prophet.” Across a narrow body of water, Pope Leo XIII, wearing the papal tiara, sits on St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-11-16