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Acting Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis forwards a letter and article from the American Minister to Japan. The article discusses the Japanese public’s opinions on peace negotiations.
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1905-05-31
William H. Taft informs the president that he has enclosed another letter which may be of interest to him. It is a letter from Lloyd Griscom, Minister to Japan.
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1905-04-25
Itō Hirobumi thanks President Roosevelt for sending him the photograph, and expresses his continued feelings of friendship toward Roosevelt. He congratulates Roosevelt for his political success.
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1905-04-02
Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee relates that he received an official communication from Japanese Minister Takahira requesting that the United States detain any Russian officers and crewmen on the Lena warship once it docks in San Francisco for repairs. Adee suggests that President Roosevelt acknowledge the request and affirm U.S. neutrality. Also, Adee refers to a telegram from Admiral Goodrich that was forwarded to Roosevelt, in which Goodrich notes the Lena‘s Commander’s request that the crew be paroled and sent home. Adee advises acknowledging the request and emphasizing U.S. neutrality and the necessity of obtaining Japanese permission before paroling the crew. Lastly, Adee notes that there is one passenger on the Lena and asks Roosevelt whether he believes he should also be detained.
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1904-09-17
Richard Harding Davis and his wife Cecil Clark Davis are settled in Tokyo like it is home. Davis’ contract with Collier’s Weekly was only for three months, but he does not want to return home without seeing the front lines of the Russo-Japanese War. Davis complains that the newspaper correspondents have been treated poorly by the Japanese authorities who have restricted their access to the front, read their private correspondence and had them spied upon. As an example of the unfair treatment they have been subjected to, Davis recounts the story of Jack London who has been arrested and tried by court martial after getting into a physical altercation with a servant who was caught stealing correspondents’ supplies. Davis knows that President Roosevelt likes to hear of United States representatives abroad, and praises the work of LLoyd Carpenter Griscom, Charles Carlton Marsh, and James Wheeler Davidson.
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1904-05-26
Gary Rice examines how the press covered Theodore Roosevelt’s 1909-1910 African safari. Rice stresses that Roosevelt wanted to severely restrict journalists’ access to his safari because the former president had signed contracts to publish his own articles and books, and he wanted to control what was written. Rice also notes that the press extensively covered Roosevelt’s preparations for the trip, and he highlights a scandal that erupted when a French journalist published an unauthorized story about Roosevelt during the safari. Roosevelt later relented and allowed American reporters Robert W. Foran and Warrington Dawson to file reports from Africa.
Rice notes that much of the coverage of the safari dealt with the number of animals Roosevelt had killed, and it stoked debates about the ethics of Roosevelt’s hunting. Rice concludes that Roosevelt’s safari and its coverage provided him with “an even bigger, more favorable public image.” Three photographs of Roosevelt in Africa appear in the article.
German Ambassador Sternburg is not certain that incoming United States Ambassador to Germany David Jayne Hill was in Berlin during the dinner given by outgoing Ambassador Charlemagne Tower.
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1908-04-03
President Roosevelt’s cousin has lunched with Lloyd C. Griscom, U.S. Minister to Japan. He shares his observations concerning the Japanese military. Fortescue also comments on the possibility of William R. Hearst as Roosevelt’s opponent in the upcoming presidential race. He extends his respects to Edith Roosevelt, and he will try to get a Japanese Buta (pig) for Miss Roosevelt.
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1904-04-15
Richard Harding Davis is preparing to leave for Japan to cover the Russo-Japanese War. He asks that Roosevelt send a letter to Lloyd Carpenter Griscom, U.S. Minister to Japan, requesting a pass for Davis to the front.
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1904-02-14
Theodore Roosevelt continues his journey to Africa, having been welcomed at several stops throughout the trip. Messina was a disaster in the wake of the recent earthquake, and Roosevelt was extremely proud of the small group of United States Navy men who were performing their jobs admirably and efficiently. Kermit Roosevelt is proving to be an ideal traveling companion.
Vice President Roosevelt makes arrangements to meet Lloyd Griscom. Roosevelt also details travel instructions for Anna Roosevelt Cowles to give to the Younghusbands for their visit.
1901-06-12
Vice President Roosevelt sends an enclosure for Colonel Francis Edward Younghusband and invites him for a visit. Roosevelt enjoyed himself in Buffalo and wishes he could have spoken with Lloyd Carpenter Griscom longer.
1901-05-31
Vice President Roosevelt arranges to send tickets to Anna Roosevelt Cowles in Buffalo. He will want to see Francis Edward Younghusband while he is there.
1901-05-15
Copy of a telegram composed by Minister for Foreign affairs of Japan, Komura Jutaro. On behalf of the Emperor of Japan, Meiji the Great, Jutaro sends thanks for President Roosevelt’s birthday greetings.
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1903-11-04
Lloyd Carpenter Griscom will be visiting President Roosevelt this morning and is anxious to introduce his wife, Elsa Bronson Griscom.
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1903-02-27
Anna Roosevelt Cowles asks that a meeting be arranged between President Roosevelt and Lloyd Carpenter Griscom.
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1903-02-27
Clement A. Griscom appreciates President Roosevelt’s confidence in his son, Lloyd Carpenter Griscom. Roosevelt recently appointed the son to an important diplomatic post in Japan and the father believes he will be a credit to the country.
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1902-12-15