Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay
Ambassador Sternburg has suggested that the Great Powers form a “syndicate” to take possession of Venezuelan finances and prevent future European expeditions to collect debts. President Roosevelt did not provide a full answer but expressed his doubts that the American people would support such a system, especially since it would seem to conflict with the general interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-13