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Lieutenant Bisset has noticed that American authority has not been fully extended to all of the Filipino territory once controlled by Spain. The local sultan near Jolo has been inquiring about this discrepancy and unless American authority is extended the sultan may use his technical sovereignty to sell this territory to Great Britain or Germany.
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1902-11-04
Henry White has received assurances that Great Britain will support the Dutch with armed force if Queen Wilhelmina dies and her proposed successor, a German prince, attempts to unite the Netherlands and Germany. The Strachey family has been invited to the White House and White summarizes his understanding of their travel plans.
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1902-10-29
General Wood is glad that the Anthracite Coal Strike has ended. He is currently in Great Britain and is having a delightful time. Wood met King Edward VII and will be traveling to Scotland with Ambassador Choate. He sails for home on November 1.
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1902-10-17
David Rowland Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is in the process of inviting European royalty to the exposition and acquiring their acceptance. Royalty will also need to be entertained and Francis hopes that Congress can commit to a provision for entertainment.
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1902-10-20
The reception for Sir Michael Henry Herbert, the new British ambassador, is scheduled for Monday.
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1902-10-11
Draft of a brief speech that Ambassador Herbert intends to give at the presentation of his credentials to President Roosevelt.
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1902-10-11
Section 4 of the act passed June 18, 1902, calling for an international commission with Great Britain has been sent to Ambassador Choate in London. A response from London has not been received.
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1902-10-14
Charles Fletcher Lummis reflects on several topics in his column, “In the lion’s den.” Fletcher suggests that yellow journalism played a role in William McKinley’s assassination and praises the American people’s reaction to the assassination. Lummis is also thankful that President Roosevelt was there to lead the country after the tragedy. He concludes by suggesting American intervention in the South African War and thanking his readers for aiding the Mission Indians of Southern California.
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1902-10
Assistant Secretary of State Adee sends the proposed remarks that Michael Henry Herbert, the new British ambassador, will make when presenting his credentials, and a draft of President Roosevelt’s reply.
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1902-10-11
Assistant Secretary of State Adee remains in contact with Robert Bond regarding the reciprocity convention between the United States and Newfoundland. Arthur Stewart Raikes, British charge d’affaires, has been informed that a proposal should be submitted through the British embassy to the Secretary of State.
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1902-09-27
Robert Bond, Premier of Newfoundland, has arrived in Washington, D.C., to negotiate a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Newfoundland. Arthur Stewart Raikes has been instructed by Lord Lansdowne to assist Bond and bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion.
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1902-09-30
Alvey A. Adee encloses a letter from Arthur S. Raikes and Robert Bond’s proposal for reciprocity between the United States and Newfoundland.
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1902-10-01
At the request of King Edward VII, Arthur Stewart Raikes inquires about President Roosevelt’s condition and expresses the hope that Roosevelt is doing well.
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1902-09-25
George R. Smalley, writing from Great Britain, has heard many expressions of regard and attachment towards President Roosevelt after his injury in the carriage accident at Pittsfield.
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1902-09-26
Acting Secretary of State Adee has met with Arthur Stewart Raikes, charge d’affaires of the British Embassy, and Robert Bond, Premier of Newfoundland. At Lord Lansdowne’s instruction, they would like to reopen negotiations on a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Great Britain regarding Newfoundland. Adee requests President Roosevelt’s direction in moving forward with this proposition.
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1902-09-12
Ambassador White speaks out against “sham philanthropy” which is “bringing a long train of evils.” He supports “speedy retaliatory justice” for domestic criminals and foreign enemies.
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1902-08-15
John St. Loe Strachey understands President Roosevelt’s objections to arbitration in the Alaska boundary dispute but he supports arbitration especially in light of America’s demand for arbitration in the Venezuelan debt crisis. Strachey wants to avoid a quarrel with the United States but feels that he must support Canada in any conflict.
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1902-08-18
Ambassador Choate clears up confusion regarding Great Britain’s participation in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The British will be taking part in the educational and fine arts exhibitions but will not be sending a Royal Commission.
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1902-08-26
The Earl of Minto recounts a recent military parade in Ottawa where British and American soldiers marched side by side.
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1902-09-02
In this editorial in The Philadelphia Press, Charles Emory Smith notes that the proposal by England and Germany that President Roosevelt should arbitrate their dispute with Venezuela reflects the growing importance of the United States in the world community and should be seriously considered. It might be better that the United States not be an arbitrator of differences, but remain simply an adviser to the other nations of the Americas. However, if it becomes necessary that Roosevelt act, he will do so with strict justice and to the credit of the nation.
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1902-12-22