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Arthur M. Beaupre informs Secretary of State Hay that the presidential candidature has been offered to General Reyes, and asks whether treaty approval by Congress will take place as it will affect Reyes’s desire to become president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-12
Public opinion in the South supports the ratification of the Panama treaty and the Louisiana legislature has instructed its senators, Murphy J. Foster and Samuel Douglas McEnery, to vote for the treaty. The public widely supports the treaty and the isthmian canal but many Democrats, led by Maryland Senator Arthur P. Gorman, are opposing the treaty in an effort to gain political capital.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09
The Democrats, led by Senator Arthur P. Gorman, are attempting to make the Panama treaty a political issue. Constitutional issues have been decided in favor of the canal and the public supports its construction. Making the canal a political issues will be a blunder for Democrats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09
With news of the Bogota Congress rejecting the Panama Canal Treaty, Secretary of State Hay considers other options and recommends consultation with key Senators and with Secretary of War Elihu Root.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-16
The State Department has determined that the six Chinese charged with sedition and arrested in the foreign settlement at Shanghai do not fall under article 18 of the treaty of 1858. The department is therefore not competent to authorize or concur in the individuals’ surrender or to interfere in the judicial procedure or imposition of sentences. This case will not set a precedent for sheltering treasonous Chinese citizens in the Shanghai foreign settlement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-19
Arthur M. Beaupre writes to Secretary of State Hay regarding a plan by General Reyes to secure passage of a treaty without amendments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-12
Democratic leaders have decided to make opposition to the Panama treaty a campaign issue. The treaty is popular with the public and several Democratic senators objected to the decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09
Arthur M. Beaupre writes to Elihu Root to outline the terms and conditions that need to be amended before the Panama Canal Treaty can be ratified.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-05
Senator Lodge informs President Roosevelt that he has received a request from the British for more time to review their documents concerning the Alaska Boundary Dispute. Lodge fears a disruption in negotiations and suggests that he go to London to manage the situation. He asks if Roosevelt also wishes to go and asks for a prompt reply so that he may book travel arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-05
Frederick William Holls is anxious for the success of the Alaskan Boundary Treaty, but calls President Roosevelt’s attention to King Edward VII’s reference to the joint commission as an “Arbitral Tribunal”.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-19
John Hay reports that Senators Fairbanks, Dolliver, and Allison favor the Alaskan treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-07
Hay sends the Alaskan Treaty and Cuban Treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-26
Senator Lodge is pleased with the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes Republicans in Massachusetts will benefit. Lodge has two problems with which he would like help. First, he is seeking a fishing treaty with Newfoundland but wants to delay an agreement until after the election because he believes such a treaty will be unpopular in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Secondly, there is a Swedish translator that is set to be removed as he has not passed the civil service exam. Lodge would like him to keep his position as his removal will be unpopular and the replacement candidates are less than adequate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20
Premier Bond of Newfoundland would like to speak with Secretary Hay regarding the draft of a fishing treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-10
Jeremiah Whipple Jenks offers his opinion concerning trust legislation, the tariff question, and Cuban reciprocity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-18
Acting Secretary of State Loomis informs President Roosevelt that the naval and coaling station lease and the Isle of Pines treaty were signed this morning at Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-02
Senator Hanna has received confidential information that Tomas Herran, agent of the Colombian government, would sign the treaty for $10 million and an annuity of $250,000. Herran would sign at once before orders arrive from Colombia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Lynde Harrison encloses a copy of the Arbitration Treaty of 1897 and two copies of a statement which he prepared. One of the statements should be delivered to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-08
The ambassadors of France and Russia have submitted identical memorandums to the State Department. They agree with the principles outlined in the English-Japanese Convention drafted January 30, 1902, which maintains the independence of China and Korea while encouraging international commerce. The allied governments reserve the right to consult if the safety of their interests are threatened. Secretary of State Hay encloses a suggested reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-19
Secretary of State Hay encloses a sketch of the proposed tribunal to determine the Alaskan boundary and a private memorandum from Ambassador Pauncefote with the British government’s suggestions. Hay believes that Pauncefote is favorable to the American draft of the treaty and will influence his government accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-24