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Dr. Magalhaes raises several questions to Dr. Pinilla regarding a treaty between Bolivia and Brazil, primarily to the extent of business concessions. He argues that the original treaty was mutually beneficial, but that a new monopoly would lead to the nomination of consular agents that the Brazilian government will not recognize.
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1902-04-14
Brazil and Bolivia are attempting to work out a treaty dealing with business concessions in the Acre Territory. Magalhaes, representing Brazil, is concerned that business interests will be given too much sovereignty and police powers. He argues that a section of the treaty that allows the commercial syndicate given the lease of the land under consideration will be able to set up their own defense force with boats to police the river. He wonders who this force would be accountable to. This group would, in effect, have more control than the Bolivian government.
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1902-04-14
At the direction of Secretary of War Root, General Randall is to quietly send additional forces to southern Alaska to prevent possible disturbances along the disputed Canadian border. A “trusted officer” should also be sent to report upon conditions and look out for Canadian aggression.
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1902-03-29
President Roosevelt was omitted from the guest list for the celebration of Pope Leo XIII’s elevation to the pontificate and the beginning of his Silver Jubilee year. Crimmins believes that Roosevelt’s omission was accidental and notifies Roosevelt that since the Silver Jubilee extends until March 3 congratulatory letters can still be sent. He also suggests that Bishop McDonnell could convey a message as he will soon be traveling to Rome.
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1902-03-29
Secretary of State Hay encloses a dispatch from the American Embassy in Berlin concerning Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s visit to the United States.
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1902-03-29
St. Clair McKelway cautions against American officials engaging in any negotiations with the Catholic Church. He does not believe that the Vatican should be recognized as a governmental or diplomatic entity.
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1902-03-29
Ambassador Meyer arranged to have a specially bound set of President Roosevelt’s Winning of the West presented to King Victor Emmanuel III, who received them “with great interest and pleasure.”
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1902-03-29
Dr. Pinilla, representing Bolivia, offers the Brazilian government an opportunity to take part in a commercial contract for the development of Acre territory.
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1902-04-01
The manager of the German newspaper the Volksblatt expresses no objection in the German Lutheran community to Bellamy Storer being appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Austria-Hungary.
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1902-04-02
John Rice Chandler suggests that President Roosevelt be notified that a contentious relationship exists among the American representatives in Guatemala. This state of affairs is damaging the national dignity and business interests in Guatemala.
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1902-04-03
Secretary of State Hay encloses Ambassador Clayton’s explanation of the Mexican mining stock transaction.
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1902-04-03
Kogoro Takahira makes arrangements for Masayoshi Matsukata’s meeting with President Roosevelt.
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1902-04-03
The late Cecil Rhodes has bequeathed two Oxford scholarships to each state and territory of the United States and 15 scholarships to German students, believing that educational ties among the three countries will help to foster understanding and world peace.
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1902-04-04
John Rice Chandler has extended President Roosevelt’s “kind expressions” to President Manuel Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala.
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1902-04-04
Hubert von Rebeur-Paschwitz requests confirmation that President Roosevelt has received the book and letter sent by Admiral von Tirpitz.
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1902-04-04
John Appleton Stewart has been working on the One Thousand Ton Barge Campaign and John J. D. Trenor has been very helpful. Trenor is well connected within the Italian American community and has been tasked with organizing the Italian vote for the campaign. Stewart requests a meeting between Trenor and President Roosevelt.
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1903-06-26
Secretary of State Hay is arranging a meeting between Count Matsukata and President Roosevelt.
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1902-04-05
Gerald C. Kitson has informed Ambassador Julian Pauncefote of President Roosevelt’s displeasure concerning British management of concentration camps during the South African War. He offers to send summaries of the various blue books regarding the war and assures Roosevelt that Joseph Chamberlain’s statement that “never has such a [significant] effort been made to minimize the horrors of war” is justified.
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1902-03-18
Judson Swift requests a “quiet word” from President Roosevelt to encourage the British officials at a Boer prison in the Bermudas to allow Dr. Albertyn, the prison chaplain, to distribute the Psalter and Hymns published by the American Tract Society.
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1902-03-19
By the order of Emperor William II, a German steam yacht of the North Sea station has been named Alice Roosevelt in honor of its sponsor. Includes English translation with German original.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-20