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Theodore Roosevelt qualifies for Eliot Norton where he stands on the issue of dual nationality. Roosevelt comments that should George W. Goethals become president, he may also “be liable to military service under the Dutch flag in Java” since he was born to Flemish immigrants in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-05-29
President Roosevelt asks Minister of Colonial Affairs Idenburg if the Dutch government would be able to aid Roger S. Warner in an upcoming project. Warner, on behalf of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, hopes to conduct excavations in Java to learn more about its artistic and archaeological history, a venture which Roosevelt supports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-15
President Roosevelt thanks Lieutenant McCoy for the Cavalry Journal and will miss McCoy and the General next winter. Roosevelt is finding it harder to get “real exercise” and fears another year in the White House will make him as unable to take exercise as Washington Irving’s Dutchman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-18
President Roosevelt responds to a request from Senator Lodge that he comment on an article about Egypt written by Charles Francis Adams. Roosevelt observes that Adams was apparently not aware of many of the issues related to holding colonies before traveling to Egypt. Comparing the British occupation and control of Egypt and India with the relationship of the United States to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and particularly the Philippines, Roosevelt asserts that the goal of the United States must be to administer the islands for the good of the natives with an eye towards eventual self-government (whereas this has not always seemed to be the goal of the British). Roosevelt also quotes a letter from General Leonard Wood regarding the condition of British colonies and the topic of Chinese labor. Roosevelt believes that the United States has acted much more benevolently towards its island holdings than the British have towards their colonies, and praises the efforts that the United States has made in reducing corruption and increasing the effectiveness of the governments of these dependencies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-30
The Office of Naval Intelligence provides a brief update on the status and movements of the Japanese and Russian naval forces.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-13
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