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President Roosevelt makes it clear to Representative Littauer that the appropriation he asked for relating to the immigration investigation is in addition to any bill the committee reports. Roosevelt hopes that there is immigration legislation during the current session and the appropriation for the investigation should be included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Samuel V. Leech that he is interested in what Leech wrote about the Monroe Doctrine and the situation on the Pacific Coast regarding immigration by Japanese and Chinese. Two copies, each slightly different.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
In a letter to Secretary of State Root, President Roosevelt expresses his concern over relations with Japan, specifically the need to check Japanese immigration. Roosevelt vents his frustration with members of the United States Senate who do not appreciate the need to build up the navy and treat the Japanese with respect. Roosevelt cites the need to send the navy’s battleship fleet on a worldwide cruise, and he provides details of his meeting with members of the Japanese diplomatic corps.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1907-07-13
Senator Platt hopes that President Roosevelt will meet with him before Roosevelt sends a message concerning the Chinese Exclusion Act. Platt wishes to learn what Attorney General Philander C. Knox thinks of the matter first.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-05
A bill proposed to the House of Representatives by Representative Kahn to prohibit Chinese immigration and to regulate the residence of “Chinese persons and people of Chinese descent” within the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-06
Secretary of State Hay encloses a message from the Chinese minister presenting arguments against a recently passed bill that prohibits Chinese immigration to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-30