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President Roosevelt instructs United States Minister in Morrocco Gummere to stay on friendly terms with the French, and to also stay in touch with the German minister in Morocco. Roosevelt would like him to work with the German minister as long as he can do so without causing tension with France.
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1905-03-31
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he is doing everything right. In Roosevelt’s absence, Taft has been handling matters between Russia and Japan, Americans working in custom houses in Santo Domingo, and the current situation regarding Morocco.
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1905-04-08
President Roosevelt instructs First Assistant Secretary of State Loomis to tell Samuel R. Gummere, the United States Minister to Morocco, not to commit the country in any way, but to be friendly to both France and Germany. He also feels badly about the trouble which has occurred regarding Alastair Penrose Gordon-Cumming’s appointment, and asks if anything can be done about it.
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1905-04-20
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1911-12-09
Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924
Senator Lodge discusses a number of topics regarding the late Secretary of State John Hay. Lodge bemoans the editing of a publication of Hay’s letters, claiming that Hay was “one of the best if not the best letter writer of his time,” but the publication does not do him justice. He reminisces on the many men of letters he has known in his life, and believes that Hay was the most “brilliant, humorous, sympathetic, [and] witty” among them. Lodge holds more criticism for Hay in his role as a secretary of state, discussing how Hay bungled multiple treaties, took credit for accomplishments that were not his own, and formed poor relations with the Senate.
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1909-02-14
Cecil Spring Rice informs Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt that his friend Edward Ashley Walrond Clarke, British Consul General to Zanzibar, has promised to look after President Roosevelt. He discusses the Turkish reform movement, its influences, and global impact. The British have appealed to William II, Emperor of Germany, to stop arming.
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1908-09-06
John Callan O’Laughlin passes on a memorandum to President Roosevelt that may assist in the meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kogoro Takahira. In a recent conversation, Takahira asked if Roosevelt had considered an exchange of notes regarding the inclusion of the Pacific in the proposition, similar to the Franco-Japanese agreement. Japan would respect American territorial rights in Hawaii and the Philippines in exchange. O’Laughlin quotes notes delivered from previous Secretary of State John Hay to the Powers and lists the advantages of the assurances the United states would receive from Japan in exchange for the inclusion of the Pacific, as well as the potential objections.
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1907-10-25
Ambassador Reid quickly replies to President Roosevelt before going grouse-shooting in Scotland. Reid closed the modus vivendi regarding Newfoundland fisheries, but is waiting to formally execute it based on Premier of Newfoundland Robert Bond’s response. Regarding Joseph Hodges Choate and the immunity of private property at sea, Reid sees no reason for follow-up as Choate was likely misled by poor information. He briefly mentions France’s “hornet’s nest” in Morocco.
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1907-08-11
Ambassador Reid discusses international relations with President Roosevelt including the situations in Algeciras and Morocco. Reid also writes about King Edward VII and the British press, and Kaiser Wilhelm II and the German press. Apparently, tensions are beginning to grow between England and Germany in the European arena.
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1906-06-19
Ambassador Reid sends a newspaper clipping from a British newspaper to President Roosevelt, asking if he is correct in assuming that its description of Roosevelt’s telegram to Emperor Wilhelm is “unfair and unfounded.” Reid agrees to “look after” Harriet Shonts and her daughters when they arrive in England if the courts are open, but mentions that it can be difficult to accommodate American visitors when there are fewer courts being held. Reid also comments upon the recent Algeciras Conference.
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1906-04-18
French Minister of Foreign Affairs Bourgeois tells Ambassador Jusserand to thank President Roosevelt and diplomat Henry White for their support during the Algeciras Conference.
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1906-04-06
Ambassador McCormick writes to Secretary of State Root regarding a conversation with the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Minister had already sent a telegram to Ambassador J. J. Jusserand, directing him to extend gratitude to President Roosevelt, on behalf of the French Government, for his role in resolving the Moroccan crisis. The Minister noted that this event proves the high regard in which the United States and its President are held in the world.
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1906-04-06
Ambassador to Italy Henry White recaps key aspects of the Algeciras Conference for President Roosevelt. White notes that American influence was well-received, that America asserted its economic rights while maintaining its neutrality in continental affairs, and that this should silence Roosevelt’s isolationist critics in the Senate. The Germans were unable to disturb Anglo-French unity, and they should treat the Italians with more respect if they wish to preserve the Triple Alliance. White relates his very positive interactions with the Spanish ambassador, noting that relations have improved since the recent war. He also praises his fellow American delegate, Samuel R. Gummere, America’s first ambassador to Morocco.
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1906-04-08
Elihu Root writes to Baron von Sternburg regarding the control of Moroccan ports. Root disagrees with dividing the control of the ports among several different nations.
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1906-03-17
Hermann Speck von Sternburg apologizes for the misunderstandings concerning the ports of Morocco. Sternburg states Germany would like to have a conference in order to peacefully settle the problems in Morocco and appreciates President Roosevelt’s idea of cooperation between the French and Spanish officers in each port.
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1906-03-19
Freiherr Sternburg relays a letter from Emperor William II regarding arrangements to negotiate control of Morocco.
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1906-03-13
George von Lengerke Meyer writes to President Roosevelt to update him on the state of the Algeciras Conference. Roosevelt is being asked by all parties to act as arbiter for this event. Finally Meyer concludes his letter with a comment about campaign spending and the idea of Congress setting aside a specific amount to be split between the parties.
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1906-03-01
Secretary of State Root writes to Hermann Speck von Sternburg concerning the project for the State Bank of Morocco. Root reassures Sternburg that a concession is possible.
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1906-02-12
Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes to Secretary of State Root to clarify that the project documents sent earlier detail a proposed project and that no decision has been made yet. Sternburg asks for Root’s assistance with matters concerning the Italian delegates to the Algeciras conference, noting that they seem to be beginning to side with France.
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1906-02-13
Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes to President Roosevelt to thank him on behalf of William II, Emperor of Germany, for mediating the creation of the State Bank of Morocco. Sternburg clarifies for Roosevelt where the Emperor stands on certain points previously mentioned by Roosevelt.
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1906-02-22