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Memorandum of information for the Secretary of the Navy

Memorandum of information for the Secretary of the Navy

Captain Sigsbee presents two translations of German newspaper articles received from consular agents in Germany. The first article discusses Germany’s intent to promote immigration to South America and focuses on available economic opportunities for the German people. It claims that the United States ignored the Monroe doctrine by annexing Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The second article states Germany should not try to establish itself in South America as it would not be able to maintain long term control.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-25

Hartman testifies

Hartman testifies

After an investigation by Lieutenant Von Stockhausen, it has been determined that the story about a duel between Adolf Hartmann of Duluth, Minnesota, and Lieutenant Pachmann of the German army was a fabrication. Hartmann had a dispute with a fellow student but never fought a duel. He also denied writing to his father about the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

The South African War has increased interest in mounted infantry in Europe and India, with some even advocating for a full army to be mounted. The gloomy news from South Africa is difficult, especially since many of the British admire the Boers. The British are seeking to get their candidate on the throne of Afghanistan but Russia is opposing them with its own influence. There are also tensions in the Persian Gulf as Britain seeks to protect its interests and Germany desires access to Kuwait Harbor as the terminus of the Anatolian railroad. There is a great deal of interest about President Roosevelt in India.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Hermann Speck von Sternburg thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his interesting letter, and is glad to hear that Roosevelt’s family is doing so well. Sternburg believes that with regards to South America, the Monroe Doctrine was beneficial in helping create peace, and he wishes that some nation or group of nations would establish a similar doctrine over China. He suggests that Roosevelt propose a Roosevelt doctrine when his time comes “in a few years,” in conjunction with Japan in order to check other powers in China. Sternburg briefly comments on the continuation of the South African War, and the use of Indian troops in the British army, both in the South African war, as well as in any potential war in Europe. He remarks upon Gurkhas as being especially strong fighters, and discusses some of the situations in Nepal, Tibet, and Afghanistan, as well as an upcoming visit to the Maharajah of Jaipur. Sternburg also writes about the public reception of speeches by Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and discusses his recent return to Berlin from Washington when his term as diplomat to the United States finished, with a suggestion that any sort of strong pressure aiming towards his return to the United States would likely be met with good results.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-01