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A protocol that sets forth the conditions and provisions to be included in the forthcoming treaty between the United States and Panama as undersigned by Secretary of War William H. Taft and Panamanian politician José Agustin Arango.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-17
A copy of the first edition of The Canal Record published by the Isthmian Canal Commission contains announcements, articles and reports relating to life on the canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-04
Secretary of War Taft tells President Roosevelt about criticism of the administration of the Canal Zone and that he has accepted the option to purchase a Catholic property in Havana. Taft explains tension among George W. Goethals, William Grant Bierd, and Jackson Smith.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-29
President Roosevelt, in his annual message to Congress, praised the work that has been done and continues to be done on the Panama Canal. Many newspapers have published sensational articles alleging problems with the Gatun Dam in Panama, but these articles are contradicted by the facts, as the dam has not been constructed yet, and the work which has been done on it has been going smoothly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-23
President-Elect Taft forwards a letter from John Ripley Freeman to President Roosevelt concerning the recent trip to examine the Panama Canal. Taft is sure that reports that Alfred Noble has expressed doubts about the dam are unfounded. Joseph Pulitzer is planning to visit the Isthmus with some engineers, “for the purpose of stirring up as much mud as he can.” Taft welcomes this, as he believes that “liars will be at a disadvantage in the end.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-24
This draft of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty between the United States and Great Britain describes the agreement regarding the construction of an isthmian canal in four articles. The first allows the United States to build a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, using various financial arrangements and having sole governance of the canal. The second notes that the Clayton-Bulwer Convention agreement of 1850 is superseded as the basis for neutrality by the principles of Free Navigation of the Suez Maritime Canal, adopted in 1888 in Constantinople. The principles therein seek to keep the canal neutral and available to all nations for commercial use, and include the neutrality of the surrounding water and infrastructure used to maintain the canal. Article three, noted as having been stricken by the Senate, invites further nations to agree to the treaty as writ. Article four designates the official signers as the President and Secretary of State of the United States and the Queen of Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-02-05
This copy of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty between the United States and Great Britain describes the agreement regarding the construction of an isthmian canal in five articles. The first denotes that this treaty supersedes the Clayton-Bulwer agreement of 1850. The second allows the United States to build a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, using various financial arrangements and having sole governance of it. The third establishes that the Free Navigation of the Suez Maritime Canal rules, adopted in 1888 in Constantinople, will serve as the basis for neutrality. The principles therein seek to keep the canal neutral and available to all nations for commercial use, and include the neutrality of the surrounding water and infrastructure used to maintain the Canal. Article four states that this agreement remains valid regardless of the politics of the nations surrounding the canal zone. Finally, article five designates the official signers as the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and the King of Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
Acting Attorney General Hoyt encloses a copy of the cablegram sent to Mr. Day and to Mr. Russell concerning liens that exist against the Director’s residence and the office building of the Panama Canal Company in Panama City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-28
Nicholas Murray Butler comments on a newspaper article reporting that Edward C. O’Brien has withdrawn candidacy for secretary of the Panama Canal Commission and declined to go as minister to San Domingo.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-29
William I. Buchanan is pleased that President Roosevelt will determine the administration in the Panama Canal Zone. Buchanan explains his interest in the matter and promotes the current minister of Panama to lead the future administration. Buchanan includes a clipping about the Colombian debts and hopes Panama will make a payment to Colombian bonds in a manner that will aid Colombia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-30
George Clinton discusses Erastus C. Knight and his availability as a candidate for governor of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-18
The Delaware Republican Platform endorses Theodore Roosevelt’s approach to national and foreign affairs, his opposition to corruption, and every high value that he represents. Delegates are instructed to use all honorable means to bring about his nomination for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
Tasker Howard Bliss recommends Eugene Frederick Ladd for appointment as treasurer of the Panama Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-09
Governor Odell wrote to President Roosevelt requesting consideration of General Edward C. O’Brien for Secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Odell had heard gossip about the possibility of Joseph Bucklin Bishop being appointed instead.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-23
William Nelson Cromwell discusses the status of suits brought by Colombia and by French engineer Lucien N. B. Wyse for an injunction against transfer of the Panama Canal to the United States, and expresses confidence that suits will be dismissed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-27
William Nelson Cromwell discusses the status of suits brought by Colombia and by French engineer Lucien N. B. Wyse for an injunction against transfer of the Panama Canal to the United States, and expresses confidence that suits will be dismissed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-27
Philander C. Knox encloses a copy of a cablegram from attorney William N. Cromwell predicting that the transfer of the Panama Canal to the United States will proceed with no problems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-28
Governor Odell wrote to President Roosevelt expressing his sadness about the fact that General Edward C. O’Brien was not appointed as Secretary of the Isthmain Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-30
Andrew Carnegie discusses foreign policy matters, including William H. Taft’s opinion concerning the Philippines, policy towards Russia, free trade with Canada, a preference tariff in Britain, and the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-11
Secretary of the Navy Moody encloses a telegram and reply from Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan showing the “satisfactory state of affairs at the Isthmus.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-09