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Marquis Jutarō Komura, who served as a Japanese diplomat and Minister for Foreign Affairs, recently died. Several governments with which he worked, including Great Britain and the United States, sent messages through their ambassadors expressing condolences at the news of his death.
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1911-11-27
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
Austin B. Fletcher invites Theodore Roosevelt to join the friends of Dr. David Starr Jordan for a dinner to show Jordan appreciation for his work.
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1911-12
Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims that immigrants will be the downfall of America made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. The children of immigrants will continue to take care build America for centuries to come.
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1911-11-10
Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz that immigrants will be the downfall of America. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. Mary Emelia Clark Barnes is quoted from her speech at the international congress for the welfare of children saying immigrant children are the future of the nation. Since four in five children born in New York City are born to immigrant parents, Tokaji agrees with Barnes and cites immigrant’s enormous contribution to the industrial growth in America as proof.
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1911-11-09
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
President Roosevelt praises Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf for his work in California regarding the treatment of Japanese immigrants. Roosevelt advocates a solution of restricting the movement of both Japanese and American citizens between the two countries. He recounts his discussion with the Japanese ambassador regarding the immigration of Japanese workers to the United States.
1906-11-27
President Roosevelt writes to Philip A. Stanton to discuss a new California law that forbids Japanese children from going to school with white children. Roosevelt says this law would violate America’s treaty with Japan and the Federal government would challenge it in court. The rest of the telegram is missing.
1909-02-08
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
An article discussing Chinese students in Japan and their influence on Chinese society.
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1905-08-31
An article discussing the peace between Japan and Russia, the terms of the agreement and President Roosevelt’s role as peacemaker.
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1905-08-30
An extension and renewal of the Treaty of Anglo-Japanese Alliance signed in 1902. This Treaty states that England will remain neutral with respect to the Russo-Japanese War, unless another nation attacks Japan.
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1905-08
The memorandum records an interview between Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee and Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira concerning the Japanese position on Russia’s violation of China’s neutrality at Shanghai. Although the matter has been settled, Takahira offers Adee an informal communication before the Japanese make an official announcement.
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1904-08-26
President Roosevelt hopes Secretary of State Elihu Root can attend the dinner, but can not suggest anyone who could replace Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon. Roosevelt asks Colonel Robert Means Thompson to give his regards to Shogu Nagasaki, and to assure him of Roosevelt’s feelings of respect for Emperor Meiji of Japan.
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1908-09-10
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Takahira for the letter. He is pleased that his letter to Takahira satisfied the Japanese government. Roosevelt affirms both his personal friendship and his warm feelings towards Japan.
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1908-09-05
President Roosevelt thanks Japanese diplomat Kentarō Kaneko for his letter. The Japanese government thoughtfully notified him of the decision to defer the exposition. Through Ambassador Kogoro Takahira, he sent a letter supporting the efforts of the Japanese government.
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1908-09-05
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of State Root that the Japanese government has already informally announced the exposition’s postponement to the United States, and a formal announcement should appear soon. The delay until 1917 guarantees its success as the current date does not allow for adequate preparation. Additionally, Roosevelt finds it fitting that the newly scheduled exhibition marks the fiftieth anniversary of Emperor Meiji’s reign. He will discuss preparation for the exposition with Congress.
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1908-09-01
President Roosevelt believes an article “gives a totally unfair coloring” to the peace talks surrounding the end of the Russo-Japanese War. He explains to Lyman Abbott his reasoning behind using every effort to show Japan and Russia the error of breaking with each other during negotiations between the countries. He will forward a contemporary letter he wrote to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge detailing the negotiations.
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1908-08-31
President Roosevelt conveys to Japanese ambassador Takahira his deep appreciation of the Japanese government’s informal notification of its rescheduling the international exposition. Roosevelt inquires if he can do anything to help make the exposition successful, as he feels it is an admirable project.
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1908-08-20
President Roosevelt encloses two letters for Secretary of State Root to look at. He thinks that “there is something rather touching in the Japanese attitude,” and wrote as he knew Root would have wished, if he had been able to reach him.
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1908-08-20