Legislative bodies--Officials and employees

Theodore Roosevelt is opposed to “hyphenated Americans” as they tend to be “loyal only to what comes before the hyphen.” Representative Longworth made this distinction well in his recent speech and Roosevelt agrees that most Americans of German descent are among the best citizens. Roosevelt argues against Longworth running for Senate if he has to give up his seat in the House before the primaries. A Senate campaign will require two hard fights and considerable expenditure. Roosevelt believes that Longworth would strengthen the Senate and approves of a campaign if his House seat is not threatened.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Senator Dixon reviews recent events in the effort to pass a constitutional amendment for the direct election of United States senators. He requests that Theodore Roosevelt express his support for the amendment to the progressive Republican senators. Dixon has also been working to secure progressive support for the naming of Senator Gallinger as the Senate’s president pro tempore. He fears that the Republicans are headed for defeat in the presidential election and sees Democratic support gathering for Woodrow Wilson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-11

Creator(s)

Dixon, Joseph M. (Joseph Moore), 1867-1934

President Roosevelt must prepare to select two Republican senators from Delaware if the Republican Party cannot resolve their differences. The Republican Party is divided into those who support John Edward Addicks and those who oppose him. The state risks the chance of going unrepresented in the Senate for two years if the situation is not resolved.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-30

Creator(s)

Unknown