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N. J. Bachelder has enclosed a copy of a letter to Representative McCall about the Canadian Reciprocity Bill. Bachelder shares with Theodore Roosevelt that the farmers of America are against the passing of the bill, and feel it is unfair that they are being treated differently from big business manufacturers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
Maurice Francis Egan, American minister to Denmark, relays a conversation with Prince Valdemar of Denmark. Prince Valdemar is distressed at the rule of the farmers in Denmark, which he has no control over as a prince. Prince Valdemar is convinced that President Roosevelt is “the one man” who understands moral and social problems and desires to talk to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-21
J. H. Woodard quotes George S. Payne, a traveling salesman for the Advertising Novelty Company of Cincinnati and former Democratic Committee member. Payne believes that Roosevelt will win the presidential election in Indiana because he has the support of the farmers. Although people believe in “the integrity, courage and ability” of Judge Parker, “no one believes that he can rise higher than the average of his partisans,” who “represent every shade of commercial, financial and tariff views.” Payne notes that the Republicans gained influence in Indiana when the rural delivery service was instituted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-17
President William H. Taft has recently given a speech in Michigan. The article speculates whether Michigan Republicans and Michigan farmers will vote for Taft and whether their concerns regarding reciprocity agreements with Canada will affect their faith in the Republican party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21