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The writer of the article suggests that some political candidates are elected by their merits, and other through the “accident” of being broadly popular and facing an unpopular or bad candidate as an opponent. President Roosevelt has reached his office on his merits, and the writer argues against attempting to nominate Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna to replace him.
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1903-11-07
President Roosevelt agrees that Chaplain MacGrail should be court-martialed. MacGrail sent a telegram claiming to know scandalous facts about military and marine officers, and Roosevelt wants to know them. Roosevelt directs that the proceedings be kept secret until completed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-17
President Roosevelt returns a “first-class” letter from William Mayhew Folger who is the “right man for the place.” At the next Cabinet meeting they will consider sending additional ships to Asia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt assures Richard Rush that he will do what he can but reminds him that Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long likely will not give heed. He hopes Rush will write an article on the attack against the pirate ships, and he could try to get it published. Roosevelt asks Rush to write to the Cleveland Militia.
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1897-09-20
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Secretary of the Navy Long that he issued the order to Francis T. Bowles and will think over the proposition to abolish the Yards and Docks by merging it with the Bureau of Construction and Repair. He discusses his initial thoughts that the plan is undesirable and comments on the question of dry docks and the matter of torpedo boats. Roosevelt believes sending French Ensor Chadwick to England to learn about naval administration would be beneficial. He will be with the squadron next week.
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1897-09-04
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt updates Secretary of the Navy Long on several issues. He agrees with Long about the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
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1897-09-06
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is sorry he has dinner plans on Friday and cannot dine with C. H. Davis. Roosevelt spoke to Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long about Admiral William Mayhew Folger and will speak with Admiral A. S. Crowninshield soon. Roosevelt has other matters he needs to discuss with Davis soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-09
In a memorandum requested by President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Taft outlines the reasons for the reversal of the Joint Board of the Army and Navy’s 1903 unanimous decision to construct a defensive naval base at Subic Bay in the Philippines. The decision was reversed in 1907 due in part to the emerging strength of Japan and the cooling of relations with Japan, and to the indefensibility of the area by land.
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1908-04-14
Army Chief of Staff James Bell Franklin requests a report regarding the construction of a naval base in the Philippines. Bell highlights several issues that should be given consideration and explained when examining the differences between Subig Bay and Manila Bay, especially highlighting several statements made in a report by the Board of Officers that should be replied to directly. This prior report, Franklin says, considered the sites for naval defense only, did not give proper consideration to inland defenses, and suggested that the entrance to Manila Bay could not be held.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-05
This report records a series of documents, primarily from Admiral W. L. Capps, Constructor of the Navy, answering recent criticisms about some naval vessels in the United States Navy. These criticisms centered on the height of the freeboard of the ships, their water-line armor distribution, and the ammunition hoists used, among other topics. The report contains a statement by Capps, a report of a relevant discussion by the British Royal Navy, a number of diagrams detailing armor distribution, and a record of hearings conducted by the House Committee on Naval Affairs. Capps refutes the criticism by correcting several misunderstandings about terminology, explaining the rationale behind some shipbuilding decisions, and mentioning that several issues have already been corrected in newer ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-19
Secretary of the Navy Moody forwards a letter from William Mayhew Folger to Admiral H. C. Taylor. Folger was recently appointed commander of the Philippine Squadron, and is intended to rise to command the Asiatic Fleet. Moody believes that Folger’s letter, and a letter from Lieutenant Commander Frank Friday Fletcher which is transcribed therein, reflect the “fine spirit” exhibited throughout the naval service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-11