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Theodore Roosevelt tells Adele G. Wilkins that although he thinks that certain Philippine students should come to the United States, he does not know enough to provide more information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
President Roosevelt encloses a statement from the War Department. According to Roosevelt, Filipinos have only been sent to the places where they could get the best education in their area for the least money. Roosevelt also informs O’Rourke that James Francis Smith is on board with the education plan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-05
President Roosevelt is pleased to hear of the education of young Filipinos for future service in the Philippines. He looks forward to seeing Bishop Hendrick and Father Wynne.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-15
Adele G. Wilkins is opening a school to educate Filipinos in the United States, and asks Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-01
Eugene A. Philbin received William Loeb’s letter and has read the enclosed letters from Father John Ireland and Colonel Clarence Ransom Edwards. He believes the matter of the Filipino students has been handled satisfactorily. The blunder of William A. Sutherland has been a good thing, providing President Roosevelt an opportunity to show his desire to be just and fair. The Daily News is calling for intervention into the case of children abducted from Catholic sisters in Arizona, but Roosevelt has already taken action. Philbin has received more letters regarding the Friar Lands Question which contain facts that should be brought to the attention of Roosevelt, but this should wait until after the election. Thomas A. Dwyer, a religious charlatan, is claiming he interviewed Roosevelt and received a favor from him. Philbin believes this is of no concern and mentions it only in passing. He returns the letters from Ireland and Edwards. He leaves tomorrow night for New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-29
Filipino students brought to the United States to study were originally not placed in any Catholic universities or colleges, in spite of their Catholic faith. William A. Sutherland explained this in a letter to Joseph A. Weber by saying that while institutions like Notre Dame and Georgetown were considered as possible locations for the students, they were rejected due to their expense. The author of the article expresses their doubt that these institutions were going to charge students more than $500 each, which is their maximum annual expenditure. An addendum to the article states that after a conference between William A. Sutherland and Colonel Clarence Ransom Edwards has resulted that fifteen Filipino students will be sent to Notre Dame University and its associated schools.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-15