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William Loeb informs Maurice Francis Egan that he received his most recent letter and will talk to Secret Service Chief John E. Wilkie about the matter. Loeb also writes that President Roosevelt read his letter and the enclosure from Bishop McFaul and sends his thanks to the Bishop. Loeb explains the circumstances regarding the cancellation of an article for the Ladies Home Journal.
1906-12-15
William Loeb thanks Maurice Francis Egan for his letter and writes that President Roosevelt enjoyed meeting with Father Doyle and DeLacy. Loeb writes that he would like Egan to send him letters from Archbishop Messmer and Bishop McFaul and that Roosevelt will want to meet with him regarding the Storer incident.
1906-04-01
President Roosevelt introduces Father Hendrick, who has been appointed a bishop in the Philippines. He encloses correspondence with Bishop McFaul and Father O’Reilly and requests a means to respond to their criticism of American policy in the Philippines.
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1903-07-27
President Roosevelt introduces Father Hendrick, who has been appointed a bishop in the Philippines. Roosevelt encloses correspondence with Bishop McFaul and Father James T. O’Reilly and requests a means to respond to criticism of American policy in the Philippines.
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1903-07-27
President Roosevelt introduces Father Hendrick and commends him to James Francis Smith’s “courtesy and friendship.” Roosevelt encloses correspondence with Bishop McFaul and Father James T. O’Reilly and asks Smith for information on how to respond to critics of American policy in the Philippines.
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1903-07-30
President Roosevelt is pleased to hear of the education of young Filipinos for future service in the Philippines. He looks forward to seeing Bishop Hendrick and Father Wynne.
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1903-07-15
Maurice France Egan writes to President Roosevelt regarding his thoughts on the Bellamy Storer / “Dear Maria” scandal. Egan shares that he and many others feel sympathy for Archbishop John Ireland after the recent controversy.
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1906-12-10
James Francis Smith writes to President Roosevelt in receipt of his letter and those of Bishop McFaul, Father James T. Reilly, and Father O’Mahoney. Smith discusses grievances reported by Catholic officials about poor relations between the Catholic Church and Philippine government. Referencing the Spanish-American War and American colonization in the Philippines, Smith discusses the Cavite uprising of 1872, the Pact of Biac Na Bato, and Filipino blood pacts inspired by European secret societies.
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1903-10-24
Governor Taft defends the Philippine Commission and the Federal Party against charges that they have pursued policies hostile to the Catholic Church. The complaint was submitted by Father O’Mahoney through Bishop McFaul of New Jersey. Taft specifically addresses the complaints and defends his own position and the position of others in regards to the charges.
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1903-10-05
John Ireland, archbishop of St. Paul, praises President Roosevelt’s courtesy in sending a sympathy message to the College of Cardinals on the death of Pope Leo XIII, noting that it will incline the Vatican to respond positively to future requests from him. Ireland recently talked with Archbishop Quigley, who reported that many Catholics in Buffalo support Roosevelt. Ireland discourages the President from accepting an invitation from the Federation of Catholic Societies, which is controlled by bishops and monks who are stirring up sympathy for Catholics in the Philippines. Ireland hopes for a “great landslide” of Catholics to the Republican Party next year.
Eugene A. Philbin writes to President Roosevelt to discuss several concerns related to the Catholic Church in the Philippines, including the loyalty of American and Filipino bishops. Philbin thanks Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt for their hospitality last Saturday.
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1903-07-14
Father Belford requests President Roosevelt’s attendance at the National Convention of the Catholic Federation in California. He encourages Roosevelt by saying that his attendance would be a wonderful opportunity for him to tell what the administration is up to and also for the Federation to show its appreciation for him and all that he stands for.
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1903-07-08
Summary of the proceedings and resolutions of the annual meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies.
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1902-08-09