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Under which king

A letter to the editor of the London Times alleges that German Emperor William II has recently written to Edward Marjoribanks, Lord Tweedmouth, about British and German naval policy, and that this letter is attempting to improperly influence British naval policy for the benefit of Germany. The author suggests that this letter be laid before Parliament so that the contents can become public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-06

The German Emperor and Lord Tweedmouth

German Emperor William II recently wrote to First Lord of the Admiralty Edward Marjoribanks, Lord Tweedmouth, on the subject of British and German naval policy. It is believed that this letter was an effort to influence British naval policy. The author sets up a hypothetical scenario where Edward VII, King of Great Britain, wrote to try to influence German naval policy, and predicts that in this case Germany would be filled with outcries of anger, and would summarily increase the size of its navy. If William II has comments about the British Navy, there are official channels of communication which should be used.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-06

Emperor’s attitude

German Emperor William II feels that the British press has treated his letter to Edward Marjoribanks, Baron Tweedmouth, very unjustly. He resents the implication that he would try to influence British naval policy, but feels that relations between Germany and Great Britain are undisturbed by the recent furor over the letters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-10

From our own correspondent: Brussels & Paris

Daily Telegraph reporters comment on opinions from Brussels, Belgium, and Paris, France, regarding the recent exchange of letters between Baron Tweedmouth, Edward Marjoribanks, and German Emperor William II. Opinions from both countries seem to think that the fervor over the incident was blown out of proportion, and that tensions between England and Germany regarding the English Navy are high.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-10

Taft speaks to the South

The Lexington Leader prints Secretary of War William H. Taft’s speech at the Lexington, Kentucky auditorium in its entirety. He discusses at length the question of race and its relation to political participation. Taft details the differences between President Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan and appeals to Kentuckian Democrats to evaluate their party alliance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-22

Sea strength of the principal naval powers

A table of the naval statistics of Great Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Japan, Russia, Italy, and Austria, including the types of vessels built and in the process of being built. The total tonnages are listed in order from greatest to smallest in a separate table.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-01

Memorandum

The Navy Department is to know that all naval forces in Cuba are under Secretary of War William H. Taft and his orders are to be followed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft asks President Roosevelt if the naval forces at Cienfuegos and other Cuban ports can be under his order.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

President Roosevelt acknowledges Japan’s “overwhelming triumph” and hopes that Russia will concede to defeat in order to avoid further conflict.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1905-06-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

President Roosevelt outlines for Ambassador Meyer his opinions regarding the Russian and Japanese people and their militaries, and comments on England’s similar interest regarding the “Oriental complication.”

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1905-02-06

The Mayflower, President Roosevelt on board, going down the line, Jamestown naval review

President Roosevelt takes part in the Jamestown naval review.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1907

Deutschlands Seemacht

Report on German naval power. Includes a listing of ships with details on their construction year, armor, displacement, and steaming range. The chart also compares Germany’s naval power to several other nations. On the envelope the item was delivered in, there is a note explaining that President Roosevelt requested this chart in a personal interview with Commander Beehler of the United States Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Roscoe Thayer

Theodore Roosevelt informs William Roscoe Thayer that Adolph W. Callisen permitted him to use the correct copy of his letter. He recently had another piece of corroborating information from George Dewey regarding the Venezuela incident.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-29

Address of President Roosevelt at Santa Cruz, California, May 11, 1903

President Roosevelt addresses the citizens of Santa Cruz, thanking them for the greeting. He speaks of the need for a first-class navy and congratulates the citizens on their forest conservation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-11

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Los Angeles, California, May 8, 1903

President Roosevelt briefly speaks to a crowd in Los Angeles, thanking them for their welcome. He speaks of their mutual belief in the navy and irrigation. Roosevelt also discusses the preservation of forests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-08

Time to call Russia’s bluff

In order to check Russia’s aggressive diplomatic policy against the United States, Great Britain, and Japan, the writer argues, one nation or a combination of nations must call its bluff. The article suggests the United States may be in the best position to check Russia’s actions, and that the initiative rests more with it than with either Japan or Great Britain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-04

Bon voyage

This newspaper clipping shows Uncle Sam launching a steam vessel named “Pacific Fleet.” A Teddy bear in the lower right corner uses a bellows to power a sailboat.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Creation Date

1907

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cowles

Commissioner Roosevelt is interested in a “properly vigorous foreign policy,” including seacoast defense and a “first class navy.” He would like American intervention in Cuba and a farsighted policy that would remove European powers from the western hemisphere. He asks how American warships are armed compared to European navies. Upcoming legislation will determine the influence Roosevelt can wield on the Board of Police Commissioners.