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Robert Sanderson McCormick has suggested no change to the functions in connection with the turning over of Admiral John Paul Jones’s remains by Special Ambassador Horace Porter to Special Ambassador Francis B. Loomis even though Secretary of State John Hay has died.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-02
Secretary of War Taft has heard about Secretary of State John Hay’s death and is ready if President Roosevelt requires his presence.
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1905-07-01
Elihu Root is “completely broken” by the death of Secretary of State John Hay. Root sends his condolences to President Roosevelt as he knows the affection the two men had for each other.
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1905-07-01
Secretary of State John Hay has died unexpectedly of sudden heart failure.
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1905-07-01
Lyman Abbott sends his condolences to President Roosevelt on the death of John Hay .
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1905-07-01
Ambassador Takahira is very pleased that “through the most attentive and appropriate measures” taken by President Roosevelt, peace between Russia and Japan has made favorable progress. Takahira was shocked to hear of the death of John Hay and sends his condolences “for the great loss the United States has sustained.”
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1905-07-01
Ambassador Meyer is both shocked and grieved by the announcement of Secretary of State John Hay’s death.
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1905-07-01
President Roosevelt has shared with Russian ambassador Cassini the name of one of the potential Japanese plenipotentiaries. Roosevelt asks for clarification whether the Russian government would like him to seek further information from the Japanese about their representatives. Roosevelt is willing to do so, but he prefers that both Japan and Russia proceed with nominating their plenipotentiaries.
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1905-06-20
Benjamin Ide Wheeler praises President Roosevelt’s diplomatic skills. Wheeler states the future of the United States will be determined by the countries across the Pacific Ocean instead of those across the Atlantic Ocean as it was in the founding of the United States.
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1905-06-16
An article in The Press lists President Roosevelt’s Cabinet as violators of the law and how they should be dismissed from their positions. This dismissal is based on the Conrad-Bonaparte report which states it is a violation of the law for “laborers” to do clerical work. The article states every department in Washington employs laborers to do clerical work, so the Cabinet should be dismissed. The writer also discusses how the attorneys Conrad and Bonaparte are breaking the law about office rental and should also be dismissed.
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1904-03-14
Joseph Bucklin Bishop updates President Roosevelt on matters related to the railroads. Warren G. Harding believes that the president should focus on curbing railway abuses, especially rebates and private cars, stopping short of interfering with railway rates. Bishop also compliments the president on his success in the restoration of peace.
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1905-06-14
Ambassador Meyer reports that Russian Emperor Nicholas II is in favor of continuing the war with Japan. While the general sentiment of others favors peace, there is unanimous agreement that a continuation of war is preferable to paying a large sum in reparations. Meyer recounts accusations of corruption by the Navy Department who reportedly passed on purchasing superior warships as there would be “no commission for certain Russian individuals.” Meyer has had no response to his letters to Secretary of State Hay regarding trade with Russia but feels the matter needs to be addressed urgently if the United states is not to lose out.
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1905-06-05
Andrew Carnegie writes to President Roosevelt urging him to proceed with ratifying the arbitration treaties. In Carnegie’s opinion, the senate amendments, like on previous occasions, will be accepted by all the parties and do not impair the overall good effect of the treaties.
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1905-02-05
Ambassador Tower writes to President Roosevelt about a confidential interview he had with Emperor William II, particularly with regard to the situation in China and the Far East. The Emperor feels that Roosevelt’s attitudes towards China have been helpful for all nations’ interests in China. The Emperor had been formally approached by France regarding a cooperation between Germany, France, and England “for the purpose of establishing permanent control within Chinese territory.” He declared that he would not be part of such an arrangement, and that Germany was in favor of an open door policy. The Emperor believes that immediate danger has been put off by Roosevelt’s actions and by Secretary of State John Hay’s note.
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1905-02-04
Reverend Dowie asks for William Loeb’s assistance in making sure President Roosevelt receives his enclosed letter asking Roosevelt to write a letter of introduction on his behalf to Ambassador Clayton.
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1905-01-31
American diplomat Henry White updates President Roosevelt on efforts to have British diplomat Cecil Spring Rice visit Roosevelt to discuss policy on the “far east.” Spring Rice, who had recently met with King Edward VII, will visit Roosevelt but stay with historian Henry Adams instead of at the White House. White also discusses meeting with Rear Admiral French Ensor Chadwick, who hopes to receive command of a new squadron. White also notes anti-Semitic attitudes in Austria and Italy towards Jewish diplomats.
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1905-01-13
President Reyes seeks support from President Roosevelt in reconstructing Colombia. Reyes tells Roosevelt that Colombia has suffered from anarchy and poverty owing to three years of “civil strife and approaching disintegration,” during which a revolution had taken place in Panama, leading to its secession from Colombia. In the five months of his presidency, Reyes has subdued anarchy and closed the “era of savage warfare” in Colombia. Reyes believes Roosevelt helping him to reconstruct Colombia would be an act of simple justice.
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1905-01-13
Clara Hay wrote to President Roosevelt that she would notify her husband, John Hay, of the President’s desire to speak with him when Hay arrived at their home. However, since Hay’s train generally runs late, he may not come to the White House in time to speak with the President before Roosevelt went out for dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-09
Andrew Carnegie gives President Roosevelt his opinion of the roles of the Senate and the President in the treaty ratification and amendment process. Carnegie expresses his hope that the two sides can work together to finalize the arbitration treaty.
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1905-01-09