Netherlands--Hague

The London Times criticizes the recent peace conference in the Hague, finding that the delegates have avoided most of the hard questions at hand. While the aims of the conference for the equality of nations and the limitations of arms are laudable, most aims of the conference cannot reasonably be enforced and rely upon the goodwill of more powerful nations such as Great Britain, Germany, and the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-19

Representatives from many foreign nations converge on the figure of Peace, who is returning weapons to each ruler. Edward VII, King of Great Britain; Emile Loubet; and William II, Emperor of Germany are walking away with their arms full. Andrew Carnegie stands off to the left handing out sheets of paper labeled “Words & Music of the Conference.”

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Comments and Context

Puck magazine’s reliably cynical cartoonist Carl Hassmann addressed the Second International Peace Conference at The Hague, Netherlands, as he had when it was first called, idealistically, by United States Secretary of State John Hay shortly before his death; and as the mutually suspicious latent antagonists convened; and during the posturing of poseurs — monarchs who had no intention to limit arms or agree to land-war treaties they had no intentions of obeying.

Wayne MacVeagh writes to President Roosevelt on his way to the Hague. Whatever happens, he “appreciates Roosevelt’s kindness in the matter.” MacVeagh looks forward to seeing Roosevelt in October, but hopes he will not permit too many intrusions on the rest that President and Mrs. Roosevelt should enjoy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-20

Frederick W. Holls considers the submission of the Venezuelan crisis to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague to be a triumph for the Roosevelt administration. He congratulates President Roosevelt on this achievement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-27

Deputy Estournelles de Constant thanks President Roosevelt for supporting the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague, likely in reference to the Venezuelan crisis. He also points out that Europe has been reluctant in this area to resort to international justice. Original and English translation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-27

Andrew Carnegie praises President Roosevelt for his support of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague. He likens the agreement between Roosevelt and the Russian Emperor Nicholas II to the position of Abraham Lincoln and a previous Russian Emperor, Alexander II, to end slavery.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-26

James Sullivan Clarkson presents several objections to President Roosevelt becoming the arbiter of the Venezuelan crisis. He mentions the Monroe Doctrine, the negative public opinion of the idea, and the problems that Great Britain often caused itself. If Roosevelt does not accept the position of arbiter, the case will go to the Hague.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-24

Because the difficulties between the International Banking Company and the Guaranty Trust Company are over, Frederick William Holls will not be in Washington to meet with President Roosevelt. Holls is about to embark on a European trip and plans to keep his “eyes and ears open” in major European cities for news. He plans to see Roosevelt at Oyster Bay upon his return from Europe.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-29

Secretary of State Hay encloses two conventions and one resolution from the Hague Peace Conferences that have received the consent of the Senate. The acts were previously ratified by President William McKinley but their proclamation had been delayed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-01

Charles V. Herdliska requests Senator Lodge’s assistance in acquiring a consulship. He has already acquired Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s endorsement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15