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Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt of his travel plans and his intention to deliver a letter to Roosevelt from Sir Edward Grey. Reid sends Roosevelt an editorial and a report published in the London Times on Roosevelt’s message. Reid also mentions that the British government have not yet found someone for the position of Ambassador to the United States. Sir Gerald Lowther is no longer under consideration for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-11

What now?

What now?

The writer discusses the factors leading to the Japanese victories over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War as well as the controversy surrounding proposed negotiations for peace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Rider Haggard writes to Theodore Roosevelt about a report Haggard has written which outlines and proposes a scheme that would benefit humanity, alluding to overcrowded cities and unoccupied lands. Haggard asks that Roosevelt keep the report confidential until it has been presented to Parliament, but to forward to Haggard any opinions and criticism of the proposal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-13

Letter from Henry White to John Hay

Letter from Henry White to John Hay

Henry White writes to John Hay regarding Morocco’s demands for an international conference and the ensuing responses from ambassadors of other interested nations. While Hay’s efforts toward peace are appreciated by the Italian government, White does not anticipate any results in the near future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-07

Letter from Charlemagne Tower to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charlemagne Tower to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Tower writes to President Roosevelt about a confidential interview he had with Emperor William II, particularly with regard to the situation in China and the Far East. The Emperor feels that Roosevelt’s attitudes towards China have been helpful for all nations’ interests in China. The Emperor had been formally approached by France regarding a cooperation between Germany, France, and England “for the purpose of establishing permanent control within Chinese territory.” He declared that he would not be part of such an arrangement, and that Germany was in favor of an open door policy. The Emperor believes that immediate danger has been put off by Roosevelt’s actions and by Secretary of State John Hay’s note.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-04

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Meyer writes President Roosevelt about the Russo-Japanese War. Meyer describes Stanley Washburn’s report of dwindling American sympathies with the Japanese. Washburn does not believe the Japanese army will ever beat the Russian army in Manchuria. Meyer mentions his interactions with Camille Barrère, the French Ambassador, and his indication that French and German banks are beginning to side with Russia. Meyer also relates an interaction he had with the Japanese minister, in which the minister stated he was interested in Roosevelt’s thoughts on Manchuria and Japan’s control of Port Arthur.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-20

The end of the big stick

The end of the big stick

President Roosevelt uses a “Peace of Portsmouth” axe to cut down the big stick labeled “war: partisan exaggeration of Roosevelt’s strenuousity.” “China,” “Germany,” “England,” “Italy,” and “France” all look on.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-04

The peacemaker

The peacemaker

President Roosevelt wears a “world’s champion peacemakers medal” as he looks over the globe and asks, “Any more peace needed down there, neighbors?” He holds olive branches and a dove in one hand and a “long distance peace telescope” in the other. “France” and John Bull hung each other on one side while “Spain” says, “He let me in on the peace ground floor.” A man in Africa holds a paper that reads, “all quiet across the Congo,” and says, “I’ll wire this to Teddy!” Meanwhile, Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji bow toward one another. German Emperor William II puts his finger to his hand and says, “Well, I’ve got to keep quiet or Roosevelt will be after me.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-31

Address by Curtis Guild Jr. on Grant Day in Des Moines, Iowa

Address by Curtis Guild Jr. on Grant Day in Des Moines, Iowa

Lieutenant Governor Guild of Massachusetts delivers a speech at an event commemorating President Ulysses S. Grant in Des Moines, Iowa. Guild reminds Iowans of their special connection to Grant, as Iowa regiments were key in his first great victory of the American Civil War, the Battle of Fort Donelson. Guild points out how Grant’s administration saw the beginnings of a lot of contemporary issues, like the fight between the gold and silver standard, the corruption of machine politics, and the ills of the spoils system. Guild does, however, defend Grant against his harshest critics, stating that Grant did punish many of the instigators of scandals like Credit Mobilier and the Whiskey ring, and that Grant’s idea to annex the Dominican Republic seems less extreme in light of recent South American upheavals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-27