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Secretary of War Taft discusses President Roosevelt’s appointment of William C. Forbes as commissioner of commerce and police in the Philippine government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-24
Senator Lodge encloses a telegram from Francis B. Forbes, who has experience in China and the Philippines. Lodge suggests they take Forbes’ opinion on the potential conflict with the Moros seriously. Lodge thinks that war with the Moros “should be avoided at all hazards,” especially in light of the recent insurrection in Luzon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-19