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President Roosevelt sends Secretary of War Taft part of Assistant Secretary of State Herbert H. D. Pierce’s report, referring to Robert M. McWade, former consul to Canton, China. Taft is free to do what he wants with it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-19
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Taft that he has ordered Robert M. McWade’s removal as Consul General in Canton, China. Roosevelt understands Harry Taft’s decision to decline nomination for governor of Pennsylvania and thinks it was proper. Roosevelt agrees with Taft about Henry Allen Cooper, and hopes Taft will look favorably upon John Campbell’s appointment to a judgeship in the inferior court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-13
President Roosevelt tells Senator Penrose that he will appoint William B. Sorsby to a post in Ecuador should a vacancy arise. Roosevelt asks Penrose what his opinion is on Robert M. McWade, the Consul General to China. Roosevelt feels he cannot keep him, but he does not want Penrose to think him discourteous.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-02
President Roosevelt is waiting to hear from Senator Penrose about Robert M. McWade. Roosevelt has received many protests and does not believe he can delay action any longer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-12
President Roosevelt must remove Robert M. McWade, the consul general at Canton. McWade has been guilty of corruption and indecent and drunken behavior in public, and is a general “source of scandal.” Roosevelt would like to change the way consuls are appointed. He will fill the vacancies by promotion or by selecting men who either the Department or he can personally support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-06
President Roosevelt urges Secretary of State Hay to take quick action regarding the scandal of American diplomats in China and mentions possible replacements for Consuls John Goodnow and Robert M. McWade.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-08
George Kennan was pleased to learn that President Roosevelt dismissed Consul General Robert M. McWade from his position at Canton. Although he does not know about the case in particular, he has heard negative opinions about McWade from many people throughout Asia. Kennan is traveling to the headquarters of the Japanese Third Army to report, and hopes to see the capture of Port Arthur. He wishes Roosevelt luck in the election in November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-14
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis encloses a communication signed by the members of the Oregon delegation that recommends Consul Henry B. Miller for the position of Consul General at Shanghai or Canton, China. Consul General Julius Gareche Lay can take Consul General Robert M. McWade’s position in Canton, which would allow Consul Benjamin H. Ridgely to take Lay’s position in Barcelona, Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-16
President Roosevelt read the consulate inspection report by Third Assistant Secretary of State Herbert H. D. Peirce. He lists several consuls who are to be removed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-16