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Secretary of War Taft encloses a letter from Dr. T. H. Pardo de Tavera showing the difficulty of relations with the Philippines and suggests it shows the necessity of Taft visiting the island. Also included is a statement describing the effects of internal revenue laws on the tobacco and alcohol industries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-19
The Manila Merchants Association sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the Merchants’ Association Review containing articles on economic issues and trade in the Philippine Islands, including speeches by prominent business and civic leaders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-09
Secretary of War Taft asks Governor Smith what he thinks about the appointment of W. Morgan Shuster to the Philippine Commission. Smith should confer with T. H. Pardo de Tavera, Gregorio Araneta, and José Ruiz de Luzuriaga. Taft hopes newly appointed Attorney General Araneta is not disappointed. If Smith approves of Shuster, Taft will ask President Roosevelt to act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-22
Governor General of the Philippines Smith has consulted with T. H. Pardo de Tavera, José Ruiz de Luzuriaga, and Gregorio Araneta, who all agree that W. Morgan Shuster would make a good Philippine Commissioner. Shuster is also popular with the Filipino people. David P. Barrows and Arthur W. Fergusson would also be a good fit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-23
Benito Legarda writes to Secretary of War Taft in reference to the resignation of T. H. Pardo de Tavera from the Philippines commission. Legarda adds an afterword about his investments in a coconut oil company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-02
Secretary of War Taft tells President Roosevelt that they may have been mistaken in removing T. H. Pardo de Tavera from a commission in the Philippines, and sends him several letters which suggest this. He suggests that it is worth discussing the matter with several people, and that they can still reverse course on the matter if necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-07
Governor General of the Philippines Taft reports unrest in the Philippine province of Albay and recommends “radical action” to curtail ladrones from stealing the lucrative cash crop of hemp. Taft concludes with a request for authority to deliver Spanish copper to a bidder who threatens to withdraw the bid if the copper is not promptly received.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-12