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Theodore C. Thomas writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his desires to move to and work in Mexico, and asks if Roosevelt would write a letter of recommendation to Francisco I. Madero so that he may get a head start on finding employment. Thomas describes all his connections from when he was a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American War.
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1911-10-14
Acting Secretary of State Adee informs President Roosevelt that the five Central American envoys have signed the agreed protocol for the settlement of Central American questions. The envoys have asked Adee to thank the president for bringing them together, and they hope to reach a lasting agreement between what difficulties may or may not exist in Central America.
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1907-09-17
President Roosevelt informs Mexican President Porfirio Díaz that he has received Díaz’s telegram and is open to soliciting the opinion of the other Central America foreign ministers regarding the site of the proposed conference. Nonetheless, Roosevelt still prefers to hold the conference in Mexico. The president also asks for Díaz’s opinion on the draft of a message.
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1907-09-12
Second Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee informs President Roosevelt more fully about the meeting of the Central American ministers in Washington, D.C. All five ministers agreed to holding a conference overseen by Roosevelt and Mexican president Porfirio Díaz in Washington, D.C., to discuss any disputes between the countries. Adee informs Roosevelt that he and Díaz should consult about the wording of the invitation to make sure that both parties follow the same course.
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1907-09-12
Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee informs President Roosevelt that he and Mexican Charge José F. Godoy, along with five Central American ministers, had developed a protocol for a conference in Washington, D.C., in November 1907. Roosevelt and Mexican president Porfirio Díaz would extend the invitation, and one or both would arbitrate over any disputes that arise in the coming months. Adee will send more details tomorrow.
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1907-09-11
Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee received William Loeb’s letter regarding the Central American conference. Diplomats Joaquín Bernardo Calvo Mora of Costa Rica and José F. Godoy of Mexico have suggested to Adee that a protocol fixing the location and preventing demonstrations be signed. Adee discusses support for potential locations and dates. He feels they should follow the recommendation of Mexican president Porfirio Díaz and express Nicaragua’s proposal of Mexico as a location.
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1907-09-04
Assistant Secretary of State Adee sends communications from President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico and President Fernando Figueroa of El Salvador regarding the selection of a location for the conference, with his reflections and the opinions of the Central American ministers Joaquín Bernardo Calvo Mora of Costa Rica and Luis Felipe Corea of Nicaragua. Secretary of State Elihu Root thinks Mexico would be the right choice. If Washington, D.C. is selected as the location, the conference could not be scheduled until Root returns from Mexico, following diplomatic etiquette.
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1907-09-02
President of Mexico Porfirio Diaz has received President Roosevelt’s telegram. He agrees with the sentiments regarding mediation, and the Minister of Nicaragua, Luis Felipe Corea, would be pleased to have the conference in Mexico. Diaz asks if Roosevelt finds this suitable.
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1907-09-01
President González Víquez of Costa Rica thanks President Roosevelt for his interest in maintaining peace in the republics of Central America and will defer to the suggestions made by him and President of Mexico Porfirio Porfirio Díaz.
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1907-08-29
Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent answers William Loeb’s request that a report regarding Japanese movement into and out of the United States be prepared for President Roosevelt.
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1907-08-27
Acting Secretary of State Adee revised the peace message to the Central American presidents based on the suggestions of President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root.
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1907-08-25
Acting Secretary of State Adee received a message from Mexican diplomat José F. Godoy that President of Mexico Porfirio Porfirio Díaz is intervening to prevent war between Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua and asks the United States to join. Adee includes a draft of a telegram Diaz and President Roosevelt could send to the presidents of the five Central American republics, including Honduras and Costa Rica.
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1907-08-23
Acting Secretary of State Adee forwards William Loeb a message from Lientent Commander James H. Glennon from Acajutla, El Salvador, that the American armed steamer President will be transferred to El Salvador. Additionally, President Fernando Figueroa of El Salvador greatly desires American intervention. Adee suggests that while material aid is impracticable, a moral intervention would achieve the same goal.
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1907-08-20
Acting Secretary of State Adee encloses related items for William Loeb to update President Roosevelt on the situation in Central America and to advise on how to handle the United States’ recognition of Honduras’ provisional government and neutrality.
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1907-08-19
David E. Thompson, United States Ambassador to Mexico, writes to President Roosevelt about his suspicions that Edward Henry Harriman was involved in the Guatemalan revolution of the previous year. Two days before, Thompson met with exiled Guatemalan General Manuel L. Barillas who implicated Harriman in the revolution. The following day, Barillas was assassinated. President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico has told Thompson in confidence that he is certain Barillas was assassinated on orders from Guatemalan President Manuel Estrada Cabrera.
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1907-04-08
Ambassador David E. Thompson shares details of his meeting with Mexican President Porfirio Diaz concerning the political upheaval in Central America. Diaz would welcome any assistance that Roosevelt could provide him if the situation was to worsen but maintains that he would have to seek consent from the Mexican Congress and his people if he were to consider armed intervention. The opinion of both Diaz and Minister Ignacio Mariscal was to let the Central American states “fight for a little” then escort them to a peaceful resolution.
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1907-03-07
American Minister to the Dominican Republic McCreery informs Secretary of State Root that Mexican President Porfirio Díaz has called on the presidents of Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica to act in accordance with the United States and Mexico on the matter.
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1907-02-12
Attorney General Bonaparte relays to President Roosevelt the language of the immigration law enabling the President to prevent the Japanese government from issuing passports for immigrants to the continental United States who first travel through other countries or United States territories and the draft executive order. Bonaparte suggests changes to the order to make it conform with the immigration law.
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1907-03-14
French Ambassador Jusserand sends President Roosevelt a French newspaper clipping asking citizens on New Year’s Eve what they wish for in the coming year. General Gaston de Galliffet, who has had an illustrious and interesting military career including a campaign in Mexico, gives what Jusserand thinks is an amusing answer to what he wishes.
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1907-01-15
Harrison Gray Otis offers his opinion on immigration policy. He believes that the United States should establish uniform rules for immigrants from both Europe and Asia that bar “the lame, the halt and the blind” in favor of strong, capable men. Otis also agrees with President Roosevelt on the need for a stronger Navy and comments on foreign policy matters pertaining to China and Japan. Additionally, he offers his opinion on adjusting the boundary line between the United States and Mexico.
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1907-01-14