Letter from A. T. Mahan to Theodore Roosevelt
Admiral Mahan comments on the articles of the Treaty of General Arbitration with Great Britain.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-11
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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge enjoyed seeing Theodore Roosevelt, despite the naturalists, but cannot visit again until the fall. He is continuing to work on the language and amendments to the arbitration treaties. Lodge sees dangers in allowing arbitration on some issues, such as the Monroe Doctrine. He does not see the treaty passing in its current form and is working with Senator Root on a report explaining the treaty and amendments.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-12
Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward North Buxton enjoyed Theodore Roosevelt’s letter but wonders if he is satisfied being an editor instead of living “a life of more action.” He discusses English politics and fears the imminent change of paying members of Parliament. Buxton and his wife, Emily Digby Buxton, congratulate Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on becoming grandparents.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-13
Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt
John Callan O’Laughlin seeks news from Theodore Roosevelt, as he has seen information in the Chicago Tribune; however, he states this is not enough for him. O’Laughlin discusses the “Lorimer investigating committee”, and how he considers the testimonies to be irrelevant. He states he may be brought to the witness stand, and asks if he communicated with Roosevelt. O’Laughlin is willing to refuse to answer questions. He goes on to discuss the Canadian reciprocity bill, and the presidency of William H. Taft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-22
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge is concerned about the phraseology of the arbitration treaty but thinks that the words “internationally justiciable” should provide protection.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-21
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge has not seen a definite arbitration treaty but has been thinking over the matter. He agrees with Theodore Roosevelt that the promoters of arbitration are too idealistic but he would be willing to support a “liberal arbitration treaty” as long as no promises are made that no “self-respecting nation” would carry out. Lodge wants to find a way to create truthful arbitration without his criticisms being used to portray him as a warmonger.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-14
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge discussed the British arbitration treaty with President Taft who assured him that the phrase “all questions internationally justiciable” will provide an escape for issues that no nation could agree to arbitrate, including all domestic issues. Lodge feels that the phrase will make the treaty safe but also very limited in scope. The Democrats are troubled by the treaty and Lodge believes that they are being influenced by opposition from Irish and German Americans.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-15
Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt
James Bryce writes to Theodore Roosevelt to apologize for being unable to meet with Roosevelt when he was in Baltimore. Bryce expresses interest in discussing arbitration treaties and how current arbitration treaties could be used as models for treaties with other countries.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-10
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge was pleased with the meeting with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson and is glad that Theodore Roosevelt saw Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer. He agrees that the arbitration treaty will likely pass even though there is limited enthusiasm in the Senate and many Senators find aspects of the treaty absurd.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-03
Letter from Ural A. Rowe to Theodore Roosevelt
Ural A. Rowe asks Theodore Roosevelt to answer “yes” or “no” to the listed debate team question regarding fortifying the Panama Canal.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-21
Letter from Charles M. Reese to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles M. Reese enjoyed Theodore Roosevelt’s speech to the Minnesota Legislature. He reports that Roosevelt is popular in the Northwest but warns him not to ruin this by favoring the Canadian Reciprocity Act.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-17
Letter from Fred C. Osborne to Theodore Roosevelt
Fred C. Osborne wants to know if Theodore Roosevelt favors the reciprocity treaty with Canada.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-04
Letter from Paul V. Collins to Theodore Roosevelt
Paul V. Collins suggests Theodore Roosevelt discuss Canadian Reciprocity from an antagonistic perspective while in St. Paul, Minnesota. Collins details Northwestern farmers’ and politicians’ outrage over Reciprocity, arguing that the administration is unaware of and out of touch with the region, especially regarding the cattle and dairy industries. He also requests that Roosevelt send a telegram of support to take to the Congressional Legislative Committee.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-03
Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt
President Taft appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s letter regarding the “diplomatic questions” with Japan. He agrees that action should not be taken in Manchuria that would be considered hostile by the Japanese but American rights under the open door policy should not be abandoned. The Japanese find parts of the new treaty discriminative and reflective of the “old order.” Original and copy.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-17
Letter from Algernon Edward Sartoris to Theodore Roosevelt
Algernon Edward Sartoris wishes Theodore Roosevelt a happy New Year. He appreciates Roosevelt’s stand against the arbitrative treaties, which he deems as “sentimental gush” and another example of the current administration’s lack of substance. Sartoris wishes Roosevelt had stayed in office.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-01
Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt
President Taft asks Theodore Roosevelt for a statement of his views on the Japanese question. Secretary of State Philander C. Knox believes he has a solution regarding the treaty and has proposed it to Senator Elihu Root. He recently met with Governor-elect of California Hiram Johnson and believes he is content with a practical solution. Taft feels Congress would be headed in the right direction if it passed the Tariff Commission bill. The Senate passing Senator Albert Baird Cummins’ resolution would prove even more advantageous to exposing the Democrats’ wrong view to the country.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-12-09
Letter from Luke E. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt
Former Ambassador Wright advises President Roosevelt on his policy in East Asia, specifically as it pertains to Japan and the Philippines, in anticipation of Roosevelt’s address on Japanese affairs. He agrees with Roosevelt’s statements regarding immigration, but cautions him against claiming that the United States plans on helping the Philippines reach independence. Wright worries that public opinion will not support this idea, and that such a statement would encourage unrest. He suggests that Roosevelt remove this mention of the Philippines from his final statement.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-25
Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that the division of payments between the United States and Panama remains the only point of agreement in the Colombian-Panaman treaty. Taft prefers an equal distribution and asks for Roosevelt’s opinion. In a handwritten note, Roosevelt agrees with Taft but to close the matter tonight, he agrees to the Panamanian proposal.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-08-17
Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt he is certain that if Secretary of State Elihu Root can persuade Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Enrique Cortes to omit the issue of boundaries from the treaty, then Cortes and President Rafael Reyes of Columbia will consent, leading to a favorable outcome for Panama.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-08-15
Letter from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt
Assistant Secretary of State Adee sends President Roosevelt a message from Japanese Ambassador Shūzō Aoki, noting that the ambassador wanted to avoid “the formality” of sending the communication through official channels. Adee discusses his interpretation of the treaty of 1894 as it pertains to laborers to present his opinion about the letter from Aoki.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-31