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German Emperor William II wrote Ambassador Sternburg that the Russians are sending Friedrich Fromhold Martens to Berlin to discuss the Second Hague Conference. William II would like to make a preliminary agreement with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-20
This cartoon depicts four different options for President Roosevelt after he leaves office: “President of Harvard,” “In charge of the Panama Canal,” “A member of the Peace Congress at The Hague,” or “U.S. Senator from New York.” Caption: A composite horoscope by the Hon. Champ Clark.
Only a year into President Roosevelt’s second term, editorialists, politicians, and cartoonists continually speculated on his future — as a young ex-president (he would be 50) with a range of professional opportunities; or, if he were to break his word not to seek a successive term, how American politics would be affected.
President Roosevelt informs Nicholas Murry Butler that he is unable to speak at the National Arbitration and Peace Congress, citing that it would not change public opinion concerning the episode regarding Edward Henry Harriman. However, he has sent a written message to be read at the Peace Congress instead.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-09
President Roosevelt tells Corinne Roosevelt Robinson that she “may accept for that International Peace Congress business,” although he does not hold a high opinion of the organization. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has returned to the children, but Roosevelt is keeping busy by riding horses, playing tennis, and working on his acceptance letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-10
Third Assistant Secretary of State Wilson sends a dispatch from the Consul at Milan, Italy, acknowledging the message of President Roosevelt to the Peace Conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-03
Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon seeks approval of the content of a message he intends to telegraph to James Edmund Dunning, American Consul in Milan, on President Roosevelt’s behalf. The message would congratulate the International Peace Conference on its efforts to maintain peace among nations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-11
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis encloses materials for President Roosevelt regarding the proposed Peace Conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-14
Ambassador Sternburg asks President Roosevelt if he would talk to Ambassador Spring Rice. Spring Rice is convinced that there is a secret deal in place between Germany and Russia in advance of the Hague conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-25
Rudolph Forster forwards several cablegrams from charge d’affaires George Brown relating to a peace conference in Central America. Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras are involved in the conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-19
The author offers commentary on portions of President Roosevelt’s recent message to Congress, especially those pertaining to war. The author criticizes Roosevelt’s prioritization of military strength and his desire to spend more on the military, especially when he could have led a push for armament limitation in the Hague Conference. A handwritten note to Roosevelt from Secretary of State Root reads, “Your name which it is mud. I am an angel.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01
Using his access to Theodore Roosevelt’s correspondence, Joseph Bucklin Bishop examines the events, decisions, and actions that brought about the Treaty of Portsmouth and ended the Russo-Japanese War on September 5, 1905. Bishop primarily focuses on Roosevelt’s work to bring about peace; work that earned Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize.
1919-09