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Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims that immigrants will be the downfall of America made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. The children of immigrants will continue to take care build America for centuries to come.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz that immigrants will be the downfall of America. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. Mary Emelia Clark Barnes is quoted from her speech at the international congress for the welfare of children saying immigrant children are the future of the nation. Since four in five children born in New York City are born to immigrant parents, Tokaji agrees with Barnes and cites immigrant’s enormous contribution to the industrial growth in America as proof.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
President Roosevelt would be pleased for Count Fries to publish a translation of a chapter from Roosevelt’s book, Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter, in a game club’s journal. Roosevelt has a great admiration for big game hunters of the Dual Empire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-20
Harvard University President A. Lawrence Lowell enjoyed his visit to the White House, but missed the opportunity to speak with President Roosevelt about immigration law. Though Lowell knows Roosevelt will be too busy during his trip to Massachusetts to visit, he asks if Roosevelt could address Harvard to help students see the connection between their studies and “the battle of life.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-16
Ambassador Francis reports to President Roosevelt on a recent visit he made to Budapest, and notes that he made a similar report, through William Loeb, following an earlier visit. He plans to go again in April or May, unless something should require his attention there earlier. He will also visit northern Hungary and perhaps Galicia in May or June.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-11
Ambassador Storer wrote to President Roosevelt acknowledging that President Roosevelt had asked him to remain as ambassador to Vienna. As was customary after an election Ambassador Storer, in a previous letter, had offered his resignation after the 1904 election to Roosevelt. Roosevelt, in turn, asked Storer to continue in his post for Roosevelt’s second term.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-23
Maria Storer wrote to President Roosevelt to recommend the appointment of Mr. Joseph Grew as a candidate for third secretary at the embassy in Vienna.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-25
Charles S. Francis asks to be appointed to Austria-Hungary. Francis wishes to emulate his father John M. Francis’s diplomatic career.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-05
Views of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria-Hungary, and an entourage of military officers and civilians walking down a wide avenue; the street is lined with people greeting the Emperor. Interior title notes location as Vienna, Austria, and notes that Theodore Roosevelt was entertained by the Emperor at the palace. Roosevelt visited the Emperor in April 1910; there are no views of Roosevelt on the film.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1910
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Serbian Minister Michailovitch’s opinion regarding the importance of July 28, 1914, and argues that beyond simply being the day Germany and its ally Austria-Hungary began the great war, July 28 further raised the question of how the world should deal with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Roosevelt feels there can be no peace unless the Austro-Hungarian Empire is broken up and its constituent nationalities are given their own states, and mentions also that the Ottoman empire should be similarly divided. The United States should do what it can to assist in this effort by encouraging the revolt of subject peoples and pledging to protect them. Future peace depends on Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey being soundly defeated, and Roosevelt believes Europe should be remade “on the basis of the principle of nationalities.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-07-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary has not been able to find the letter or enclosures that Mrs. Alex Kutrovics de Gyaloka sent Roosevelt while he was traveling in Europe. The secretary reminds Kutrovics de Gyaloka that her letter and enclosures were sent at her own risk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt attempts to write Sir George Otto a “journal letter” of his European trip as Otto suggested but gives up because Roosevelt finds it difficult to relate the experiences without “continually talking about [himself].” Roosevelt is instead more interested in Otto and England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt was able to secure wide publication of Ladislaus Hengelmuller von Hengervar’s letter. Roosevelt does not believe there is “substantial feeling against Austria-Hungary in America,” but the public is wary of Germany due to the invasion and occupation of Belgium. He does not see the slightest analogy between his actions in Panama and Colombia while president with the German action towards Belgium. Roosevelt had hoped that Austria-Hungary could develop into a “gigantic Switzerland of South-eastern Europe” with equality for the country’s many ethnic groups. Since the nation became prominent in public life, Great Britain has always been friendly towards the United States. This contrasts sharply with Roosevelt’s feeling that, given the opportunity, Germany would force the United States to accept “utter humiliation or war.” He admires Germany and Germans and has always sought friendship between Germany and the United States. However, Roosevelt sees no justification for German conduct in Belgium and he will always judge foreign nations by their conduct.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-24
Until the outbreak of war, Albert Apponyi’s correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt was anti-Austrian and Apponyi considered Roosevelt “lukewarm for liberty” because he wanted Hungary to stay within the Austrian Empire. Roosevelt does not agree that the war is against Russia, as Germany stated that the war is primarily against Great Britain and Russia attempted to have the Austria-Serbia conflict placed before the Hague court. He also disagrees about Belgium and does not believe that Britain would have gone to war if Belgian neutrality had been observed. Roosevelt has friends throughout Europe and is working to prepare the United States so they will not suffer a disaster similar to the Belgians or Poles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-05
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to be able to secure wide publication of Ladislaus Hengelmuller von Hengervar’s letter. Roosevelt has been concerned about the “terrible war.” He believed it would be advantageous for Bosnia and Herzegovina to enter the Austrian orbit instead of the Ottoman or Serbian. However, the Bosnians and Herzegovinians could not be made loyal to Austria and hindsight shows the annexation to be unwise. Roosevelt understands that the warring nations felt forced to act “by the fatalistic pressure of the past,” except for the case of Belgium whose invasion should have been rebuked by all civilized nations. He concludes by congratulating Hengelmuller von Hengervar for the “genuine national spirit” that has been shown by Austria-Hungary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-16
Theodore Roosevelt comments on the difficulty of struggling against the power of money and dishonesty in the American political system. Roosevelt then expresses concern for the political situation in Hungary and sympathy for Albert Apponyi’s frustration and worry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-13
President Roosevelt informs President-Elect Taft that he will see Austrian Ambassador Ladislaus Hengelmüller von Hengervár at once to clear up the issue. Some newspapers had reported that Taft and his wife, Helen Herron Taft, had sent a message to a Serbian women’s association, and while it did not seem serious apparently invited anxiety in Austria-Hungary. Roosevelt teases Taft that while he is making up his cabinet, Roosevelt spent the morning testing the rifles for his African safari, and says that “life has compensations!” In a handwritten note at the end, Roosevelt comments on Spencer F. Eddy, who is currently envoy to Romania.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-31
President Roosevelt draws Secretary of State Root’s attention to a statement recording the number of Japanese immigrants. While there are fewer Japanese immigrants in 1908 than in 1907, the fall-off has not been as sharp as it has been from other countries, and Roosevelt thinks that the results are not yet satisfactory. He asks Root to notify the Japanese government that immigration must be reduced further if they want to avoid an outright exclusion law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-18
President Roosevelt congratulates Ambassador Francis on his judgment. He is pleased that he has shown friendliness to the Hungarians while avoiding offense.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-27
President Roosevelt thanks Count Apponyi for the letter, and acted on his suggestion regarding the American ambassador right away. Roosevelt wishes to make it clear that the United States has “a hearty feeling of friendship for the Hungarians, just as much as we have for the Austrians,” and asks for any other suggestions that Apponyi may have in relation to the matter. Roosevelt thinks that events favor Hungary and the Magyar people, even though the progress may not be as quick as Apponyi wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-10