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Jean Jules Jusserand informs Théophile Delcassé that President Theodore Roosevelt is partial to making concessions to Emperor Wilhelm II in order to avoid a war.
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1905-06-18
The French Minister at Fez, Théophile Delcassé, denies ever saying anything like the ultimatum spoken of in German diplomatic messages, and has not heard rumors of similar ultimatums being spoken either. Includes both a handwritten copy and a typed copy.
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1905-06-12
Henry White updates President Roosevelt through Secretary of State Hay on the Tangier Crisis in Morocco and the obstacles preventing peace negotiations between Russia and Japan.
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1905-06-07
The German Embassy writes a memorandum regarding a situation in Morocco. They mention European control of Morocco’s armed forces, open door policy, and distributing mandates among minor powers.
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1906-01-23
Discussion of the plans for the Tangiers Conference, with mention of the German Legation, French government, Madrid Convention and the Moorish Government.
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1905
Theodore Roosevelt strongly disagrees with Admiral Chadwick’s opinion that the United States should be supporting Germany because of wrongs done to the country by the English and Dutch centuries ago. It is a “foolish doctrine” to do wrong in the present because of centuries-old events. Roosevelt defends his policies towards Morocco during his presidency. He states that any comparison between the Moroccan situation and Belgium is “unspeakably silly” as Belgium was able to keep internal order and did not antagonize Germany.
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1915-12-31
This memorandum draft tells Ambassador Reid to have Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzMaurice Lansdowne show him the dispatch received from British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand about Russia. Additionally, President Roosevelt has informed German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg he does not believe the United States could join a conference about Morocco, unless France acquiesced. Roosevelt also spoke with J. J. Jusserand, but does not want any publicity.
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1905-06-06
British Foreign Secretary Grey informs President Roosevelt that Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand will be replaced, and while he understands Roosevelt’s desire to have Arthur Lee in his place, that is politically impossible. Temporarily, Esmé Howard will be sent to Washington as Councillor to the Embassy. Grey appreciated Roosevelt’s explanation of his telegram to German Emperor William after the Portsmouth Peace. Grey explains that his foreign policy is not anti-German, but to be independent he feels it necessary to strengthen the entente with France and come to an agreement with Russia. Grey believes that his generation has had enough of war, and the British people feel a special bond with the United States. Grey hopes the dispute between Canada and the United States over Newfoundland will soon be settled. He also adds that many in Great Britain are upset over reports of slavery and plunder in the Belgian Congo.
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1906-12-04
Ambassador Reid reports to President Roosevelt about affairs in Europe. Reid’s impression is that neither Great Britain nor Germany want tensions to escalate to a war, and he is still trying to get more details about their negotiations. Reid informs Roosevelt that the King seems to be in ill health. He is also worried that Roosevelt’s friend, Silas McBee, is stirring up trouble by seeming to interfere in debates about the Education Bill. Reid referred the Grocers’ Federation to Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor Howard Metcalf so that they might receive more information about complying with America’s meat inspection laws, and he enclosed a copy of a speech he gave at Cambridge on the American Revolution. Reid concludes by saying that he hopes the British government will help the United States settle disputes with Canada.
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1906-08-16
Ambassador White informs President Roosevelt about American relations with the Vatican, including a controversial dinner White had with four cardinals in honor of Archbishop John Ireland. He says that some in the Vatican, including Pope Pius X, approved of the meeting, while others did not, given that the United States and the Vatican did not officially have relations at that time. White makes a number of other short remarks on various diplomats and the relationship between the Italian Government and the Vatican. White tells Roosevelt that Cardinal Merry del Val and the Pope both appreciated the signed photographs Roosevelt sent them.
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1906-05-27
The memo is about the positions of France and Germany regarding the conference in Madrid to reform Morocco. It concludes that France does not have the right to demand details of the reformation from Germany before agreeing to attend the conference.
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1905-06-26
Germany will be represented at the Morocco Conference by an ambassador and an expert. France will also promote Paul Revoil to being an ambassador.
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1905-11-22
Henry White, United States Ambassador to Italy, tells President Roosevelt that he is pleased Joseph Hodges Choate will head up the delegation to the upcoming Hague Convention of 1907. He glowingly reports on the farewell speech of Lord Curzon upon leaving his post as Viceroy of India. White notes that he will no longer need to send Roosevelt as many direct reports now that the position of Secretary of State is filled by Elihu Root. White expresses his approval of a speech Roosevelt made in Arkansas countering Governor Jeff Davis’s pro-lynching views. White ends by noting that the French ambassador is worried about the position the Germans may adopt at the upcoming Algeciras Conference.
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1905-11-21
Hermann Speck von Sternburg compliments President Roosevelt on the Russo-Japanese peace talks and suspects underhanded scheming. Speck discusses Germany’s actions in Morocco and the military history of the region.
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1905-08-27
Senator Lodge tells President Roosevelt that the government must support France in Morocco, and considers the best representative for a conference.
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1905-08-14
Henry White has received updates from Morocco, where the Sultan hopes to escape French and German influences. The Germans will march on France if France marches in Morocco. White has not had occasion to send President Roosevelt any recent telegrams. White congratulates Roosevelt’s progress in establishing peace between Russia and Japan. White laments the difficulty of finding housing in Rome, and relates details of a railroad strike with more details to follow in a later letter.
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1905-08-10
Jean Jules Jusserand is visiting his home in the country after visiting Paris. Paul Revoil may be sent to Tangier. France has presented Germany with a plan for a conference about the Moroccan crisis, addressing the organization of Moorish troops, financial reforms, and open door policy. French ships can be sent to American waters, if President Roosevelt still requests them. Jusserand will try to meet with Pierre de La Gorce to discuss his writings.
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1905-08-09
Assistant Secretary of State Adee informs Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen that his confidential note for the President regarding Morocco has not yet been received and therefore a visit to Washington is not yet warranted. Adee reassures the Baron that the note will be forwarded to the President upon receipt.
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1905-07-15
Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen notifies Assistant Secretary of State Adee that he is available to come to Washington to discuss the Morocco matter referenced in a previously sent confidential note.
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1905-07-14
Ambassador Jusserand writes that he is greatly comforted by President Roosevelt’s news concerning the Moroccan Crisis. He also discusses the amenities that the French Government provided to the plenipotentiaries of the United States and Spain during negotiations for an end to the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-11