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Alton B. Parker sleeps in a bed and awakes from a nightmare of a hydra-headed monster: “militarism,” “violation of the Constitution,” “the race issue,” “the spirit of war,” and “imperialism.” A “voter” brings Parker an “election verdict” pill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-25
President Roosevelt, dressed in his Rough Rider uniform and brandishing a cavalry saber, attempts to defend the “Republican hennery” from a number of chickens labeled “race equality,” “strikes,” and “trusts.” A “postal frauds” chicken attempts to skirt around Roosevelt, while an “imperialism” chicken has already snuck past Roosevelt and is entering the coop.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09
President Roosevelt holds a shining “big stick” as he rides away from the “Mantle of McKinley – 3 years wear” held by the inauguration committee. As he travels on the bronco wearing an “imperialism” crown and an “extravagance” saddle blanket, Uncle Sam, “So. Am. Republic,” and “Central Am. Republic” all look at him in shock. There is a sign that reads, “Inauguration March 4, 1905 IF.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-10
Uncle Sam, with a “monopoly” eye patch and “graft,” “steal,” and “imperialism” bandages on his face shies away from an angry woman labeled “Republican High Tariff.” The woman holds a child-sized Roosevelt who jeers at Uncle Sam, saying, “Ba-a-a, you old goat.” Caption: Uncle Sam: By Gosh! I’ll get a divorce in November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-12
President Roosevelt removes a mask depicting himself as a Quaker and bows in front of an elephant. The elephant wears an “imperialism” crown, a “postal fraud” mailbag and a “pension order” money bag on the elephant’s front two legs, and has “deficit,” “Addicks,” “extravagance,” and “subsidies” bandages. The elephant also wears a “tariff wall” and “the new diplomacy” seat, and grasps “the big stick” with its trunk, which also wears a “Littauer” glove.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-14
George W. Truscott, Lord Mayor of London, presided over a meeting of a number of notable politicians discussing the question of cable reform and of state ownership of telegraph lines. Cheap telegraph prices would improve communication between various parts of the British Empire, and therefore help maintain the current “Imperial feeling.” Public opinion is broadly in favor of state ownership and cheaper telegraph cable prices. The meeting produced a resolution to propose the convening of a committee to investigate how to proceed while also respecting private property rights.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-08
This article, identified as a “specimen of the utterances of the ultra element,” was sent to President Roosevelt with a letter on educational and cultural trends in China. The main article presents a translation of a pamphlet that had circulated in China lamenting the current international situation China finds itself in. The author highlights China’s former glory and present weakness, and lays out the steps it will be necessary to take for the preservation of the country and the resumption of strength. The reverse side of the page contains an interview with Japanese Prime Minister Saionji Kinmochi, a discussion of Australian trade with China, a report of a robbery in Hongkou, China, and a portion of an article on two new steamships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-12
Japanese businessman Kōjirō Matsukata addresses honorary commercial commissioners from the United States Pacific Coast. He expresses the admiration and appreciation that Japan has for the United States, and hopes that the friendship between the two nations can continue. In particular, Matsukata hopes that trade relations between the two countries will improve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-01
This review of President Roosevelt’s work, Life of Benton, alleges that Roosevelt ends up contradicting his own actions by his words as he criticizes the hostile expansion of the earlier United States, while at the same time driving imperialism in the Philippines in the current day. Roosevelt also delves further into hypocrisy through his mention of Benton’s nomination to commanding general during the Mexican American War, which the author of this piece compares to Roosevelt’s own promotion of Leonard Wood to Major General. Such inconsistencies between Roosevelt the author and Roosevelt the president persist through the book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-29
This episode of the television program You Are There dramatizes the events of October 14, 1912, when John Flammang Schrank attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The program examines some elements of public opinion regarding Roosevelt’s decision to run for a third presidential term, in addition to mentioning several of Roosevelt’s main accomplishments and philosophies. The program was sponsored by the Prudential Life Insurance Company of America, and includes several advertisements for their services.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1957
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-06
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-06
In his speech as temporary chairman of the Republican state convention in Connecticut, Senator Orville Hitchcock Platt reviews and praises the accomplishments of the Republican party during the last three terms. Platt also praises President Roosevelt, and vice-presidential nominee Charles W. Fairbanks, and believes that the Democrats’ attempts to make personal attacks on Roosevelt’s character will not be effective, as Roosevelt is a good, strong leader who was nominated by acclamation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-12
In a speech, San Franciscan Frank Vrooman appeals to the people of Maine to re-elect President Roosevelt, citing policy failures and inconsistency in the Democratic Party, and the lack of their candidate Alton B. Parker. Vrooman believes that Roosevelt will not back down in the Philippines and remain devoted to American supremacy in the Pacific.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-12
Frederick Courteney Selous tells Montagu White that he has heard from Theodore Roosevelt and that Roosevelt is asking about the Second Boer War, though he feels he cannot take any public position on the issue. Selous does not believe that anything short of an independent republic for the Boers will lead to a lasting peace. Selous argues that the annexation of Dutch territories could lead to the loss of all South Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-02-20
A private communication describes the conversation between Marquis Kinmochi Saionji and Secretary of War William H. Taft during a lunch at the Arsenal Garden in Japan. Saionji expressed relief at learning that Taft’s views align with those of the Japanese government on relations between the United States and Japan and on the belief that the Philippines should remain under United States control. Taft was unable to secure another meeting with Saionji on the topic of immigration, but it was expressed to him that Japan could not act in any way on the matter that would impact their dignity on the world stage.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-01
During a speech given at the Methodist Episcopal Church of Africa’s diamond jubilee, President Roosevelt praises white imperialism. Roosevelt in particular eulogizes British imperialism in India, claiming the British administration to be a greater feat than any of the Roman Empire. Roosevelt states that English control prevents tyrannical leaders from oppressing the common masses. The second portion of this article describes the outrage incited by the summoning of the editors and correspondents of the New York World to testify in a case against Joseph Pulitzer for libeling the United States Government. Representative William F. Willett, of New York, went on an angry tirade against President Roosevelt. Once Willett was declared out of order and prevented from continuing, Senator Isidor Rayner, of Massachusetts, explained that the outrage was due to concerns over violation of the freedom of speech and press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-19
In a response to President Roosevelt’s complimentary speech on British rule in India, the author of this article affirms that Roosevelt’s praise is both prized and justified. The author claims that the British administration in India removed cruel rulers, “established the reign of law” in India, and “indoctrinated” Indians with “the learning and theories of the West.” The author concludes that British administration needs to continue to press for social reform in India, in order to “save” Indians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-19
Secretary of War Taft notifies Governor-General of the Philippines Wright that President Roosevelt wants to appoint Beekman Winthrop as Governor of Puerto Rico. Taft wishes to know if Winthrop will accept and when Winthrop can take up the office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-17
“Prosperity and the Flag” is a song book created for Company A, based in Rochester, New York. The lyrics show support for President William McKinley.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1880-1900