Military discipline

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-19

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt honors Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with edits and applause noted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

A. T. Mahan is pleased that President Roosevelt has found his books worth re-reading. His source on Michiel De Ruyter was Gerard Brandt’s work from the seventeenth century. Mahan doubts whether full justice will ever be done De Ruyter, who was appreciated more in his own time than since. Mahan comments on the case of Admiral Winfield Schley, asserting that there can be no doubt what the verdict of history will be. He has been amazed that men of intelligence have accepted Schley, even after the Court found his reports “inaccurate and misleading.” Regarding the case of General Nelson Miles, Mahan notes that he knows the facts only superficially, but he agreed entirely with President Roosevelt omitting a word of commendation for Miles on his retirement. Mahan comments that Roosevelt’s administration has accomplished two major successes on the military side: Secretary of War Elihu Root’s reorganization and the Naval General Staff Bill, which he hopes will pass.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-07

Political cartoon regarding the reprimand of General Miles. Caption: Dr. A. & N. Journal – “I find your assailant did not use a gun, but a revolver.” The General – “The deuce he did! He used a cannon.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902

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Unknown

President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Elihu Root were correct in reprimanding General Nelson Appleton Miles for speaking out publicly regarding the Schley controversy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12

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Unknown

Representative Dayton approves of the reprimand given to General Miles. Dayton believes that the military has not been properly disciplined recently and he expects discipline to be better after the reprimand.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-23

Creator(s)

Dayton, Alston Gordon, 1857-1920