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Judge Penfield sends Secretary of State Hay a draft response that can serve as a model for similar cases involving Santo Domingo. In a handwritten response, Hay says the draft is all right as long as President Roosevelt approves.
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1905-03-16
The Association of Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom congratulates and thanks President Roosevelt for his part in bringing peace between Japan and Russia.
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1905-10-10
Millard J. Bloomer thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter declining the invitation to the Citizen’s Peace Banquet. Bloomer explains his own beliefs around world peace as well as his understanding of the purpose of the banquet. Bloomer appreciates Roosevelt’s caution and will be wary of any request to act contrary to his convictions
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1911-12-13
Translation of a statement in Russia’s Official Messenger, reporting on the peace negotiations and settlement between Japan and Russia.
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1905-09-01
One article and two letters to the editor of the North China Daily News discuss the Chinese boycott. As a protest of American mistreatment of Chinese immigrants, the boycott was a reasonable response, but has taken anti-American and violent undertones.
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1905-08-17
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis writes to William Loeb to discuss the boycott in China and its effect on the Standard Oil Company.
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1905-09-01
This pamphlet contains, in the first section, information from the Russian Commander in Chief that the Japanese are behind the actions of several Chinese tribal groups against the Russians. The second section contains the translation of a telegram from Baron Komura to Baron Takahira, and the third contains the note verbale from the Japanese minister to the Acting Secretary of State. All concern non-neutral activities by Chinese citizens during the Russo-Japanese War.
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1905-03
The United States will hold the Chinese government responsible for any losses incurred due to the anti-American boycott. Despite reports, Japan has not been aiding China. Transcribed are three messages to the Foreign Office and two newspaper articles, from the North China Daily Times and the Chefoo Daily News.
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1905-08-17
The American company is gauging Chinese interest in the railroad. The Hong Kong government will lend Viceroy Zhidong Zhang money to pay the American company, and British capitalists are investing millions in the railroad. Full details to follow in a letter.
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1905-08-17
Secretary of State Root encloses a dispatch from Minister William Woodville Rockhill of a translated note from Prince Ching regarding the Chinese government’s attitude towards the boycott of American products.
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1905-10-05
Sir Tollemache Sinclair discusses the circumstances surrounding the Russo-Japanese War and whether the Russians won a diplomatic victory in the peace treaty negotiations at Portsmouth. In a supplement to his letter, he addresses what is currently wrong in Russia, quoting Leo Tolstoy.
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1905-09
Secretary of State Root forwards to President Roosevelt a copy of a letter he sent to the French Ambassador about the arrest of three French citizens in Puerto Rico.
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1906-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her trip to Ireland and Irish/English politics as well as current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Their brother Elliott is doing much better. Roosevelt continues to enjoy playing polo and lists the people he has visited with lately. His “magnum opus” is progressing slowly.
1888-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her recent trip to Ireland. He says Ireland is a terrible problem for the English. He also updates her about happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Daughter Alice has returned home from a visit with her late mother’s family. There is some trouble with the servants. The polo club is doing well, as is baby Ted.
1888-06-10
This article discusses relations between Great Britain and France, as well as the deployment of troops. Because of reports that the French Government has received concerning the Chinese territory along the Tonquin boarder, the number of European troops in Indo-China will be raised to 30,000. The article also notes that there are “vague reports that negotiations are in progress between Great Britain and other European Powers touching the future status of the valley of the Yangtse-kiang, looking to British predominance in the provinces boarding that stream.”
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1904-08-09
In a statement written for the newspaper, Theodore Roosevelt discusses American relations with Germany, saying a state of war has existed between Germany and America since Germany renewed their submarine warfare on neutrals and noncombatants.
1917-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Edwin O. Holter to discuss current relations with Germany and says any American sympathizing with Germany should be considered a traitor.
1917-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt wrote this article after the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine and sank. Roosevelt blasted Germans for the attack and urged Americans to take action.
1915-05-09
John Barrett has sent a confidential memorandum on relations between the United States and South America. Barrett will leave for Bogota once Elihu Root has taken office, and he is feeling much better.
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1905-09-27
President Roosevelt thanks Maurice Francis Egan for sending him an article. Roosevelt comments on the character of Oregon Senator John M. Gearin and criticizes his involvement with “fractional politics” regarding the Santo Domingo treaty.
1906-03-05