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David Starr Jordan objects to H.R. 4386, “An Act to prevent the extermination of fur-bearing animals in Alaska, and for other purposes.” Jordan recommends negotiating with Great Britain to appoint a joint commission of naturalists to agree on sealing regulations. They must also consider the legal rights of Canada, Russia, and Japan.
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1901-12-24
Maurice Hutin, president of the Panama Canal Company, reviews the agreements and negotiations related to the valuation and transfer of the company’s Colombia concessions to the United States.
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1901-11-30
Mr. Brown’s employer instructs him to investigate the meetings Frederick William Holls had with leading British politicians. Holls serves as a mouthpiece for the Roosevelt administration and he has been saying that the United States will not tolerate any interference in the effort to build a Nicaraguan Canal.
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1901-10-18
Newspaper article praising President Roosevelt’s popularity and recent success in international affairs.
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1901-10-19
The Isthmian canal treaty is fine and the British government only requests the removal of their own amendment. Ambassador Swenson informed Secretary of State Hay that Denmark will not negotiate unless the prices are raised. Hay asks President Roosevelt to consider the matter and provide him with an answer tomorrow.
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1901-10-24
Wayne MacVeagh sends Vice President Roosevelt a clipping from the Philadelphia Ledger, a Republican paper that has always supported him. MacVeagh writes that the treaty with the British will suit Roosevelt’s views if Roosevelt speaks with them courteously but firmly. If Roosevelt decides that the current treaty should simply repeal the previous Clatyon-Bulwer treaty, that is all it will do. Finally, MacVeagh reminds Roosevelt that “the plain people” from the West have always supported him and will continue to do so if he remains true to himself.
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1901-10-07
King Edward VII inquired about President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hay. The king requested a photograph of Roosevelt which will be provided by Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate. Hay is concerned that their friends’ complaints might make Earl Halsbury hold up the treaty.
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1901-10-08
Secretary of State Hay received President Roosevelt’s instructions to appoint Mr. Ames as consul in Ghent, Belgium. However, Senator Foraker requested the position for a friend. Since they will need Foraker’s support, Hay suggests that Foraker’s candidate receive Ghent and Ames be appointed to Antigua. Ames can receive a more appropriate position later. Hay is pleased with the British negotiations and thinks Ambassador Choate has shown ability and tact.
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1901-10-04
Secretary of State Hay believes the canal treaty is a great success but it will be refined a little more. In Hay’s opinion, there are no promises out regarding the Prague consulate and no promise was made to Charles V. Herdliska. He suggests that Edward W. Ames, who has many recommendations, be appointed consul in Ghent, Belgium.
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1901-09-30
Secretary of State Hay directs President Roosevelt to an admirable article about the President written by Spectator editor John St. Loe Strachey. Hay is pleased with the progress towards a Central American canal, and the British appear supportive. Congressman Hepburn will attempt to rush a canal bill through the House. Hay hopes to extend his New Hampshire vacation a week or two more but is available at any time.
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1901-10-02
Edward G. Riggs spoke with Mr. Dana regarding President Roosevelt’s discussion with Secretary of State Hay and the new treaty. He would like to discuss the treaty with Roosevelt. Riggs will continue to be frank and candid with Roosevelt on New York matters.
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1901-09-19
This document contains the text of the preamble and fifteen articles of the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty, also known as the Olney-Pauncefote Treaty, which was ultimately rejected by the U.S. Senate and therefore never went into effect. The treaty states that the governments of the United States and Great Britain agree to submit to arbitration in all matters of difference between them that cannot be negotiated diplomatically. The documents details related to the arbitration process, and the treaty’s duration and ratification.
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1897-01-11
Secretary of State Seward recounts to the United States Minister to Colombia, Allan A. Burton, the details of an incident in Panama regarding the burial of the United States Consul Alexander McKee. Embarkation of U.S. naval troops for the funeral without prior permission by the president of the state of Panama raised questions of the rights of the U.S. in the region. On review of the facts, Seward concluded that no explanation or guarantees regarding future conduct was warranted by the U.S. government.
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1866-04-30