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President Roosevelt agrees with Whitelaw Reid’s opinion on the judges but feels that it is unwise to advocate for an increase in their salary at this time. Roosevelt will go over the matter with Attorney General Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-06
President Roosevelt wishes to appoint James Andrew Drain as district attorney of the United States Court for China.
1906-07-03
Arguments in favor of Senator Hoar’s bill to raise the salaries of federal judges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
Whitelaw Reid suggests an increase in salaries for the United States Judiciary. Reid is aware of the political implications of recommending an increase on the eve of a campaign, but believes that the treatment of United States judges is so “mean as to be scandalous.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-04