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The Association of Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom congratulates and thanks President Roosevelt for his part in bringing peace between Japan and Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-10
Sir Tollemache Sinclair discusses the circumstances surrounding the Russo-Japanese War and whether the Russians won a diplomatic victory in the peace treaty negotiations at Portsmouth. In a supplement to his letter, he addresses what is currently wrong in Russia, quoting Leo Tolstoy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09
Memorandum that is most likely detailing the Algeciras conference and treaty regarding the conflict between France and Germany over Morocco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-28
Frederic J. Paxon sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter regarding a sermon by Dr. John E. White that misrepresents Roosevelt’s stance on the Anglo-American Peace Treaty. Paxon expresses concern over the misunderstanding, affirms Roosevelt’s consistent support for “peace with honor,” and requests a clarifying letter to share with Dr. White and potentially publish.
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1911-09-11
Baron Rosen asks Secretary of State Bacon to arrange an audience with President Roosevelt for Count Arthur Cherep-Spiridovich, who hopes to present Roosevelt with a gift in recognition of his contributions at the Portsmouth Conference on behalf of the Slav Benevolent Society of Moscow.
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1907-02-14
President Zelaya agrees to have the present conflict between Nicaragua and Honduras arbitrated by the United States, if President Roosevelt accedes to his conditions. The people of Nicaragua, Zelaya says, are “in the same state as that of the American people when the S.S. Maine was blown up.”
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1907-02-13
Secretary of State Hay asks Ambassador Meyer to arrange for the Russians to give President Roosevelt their plenipotentiary nominations. Hay adds that Roosevelt will keep quiet about Russia’s nominations until the Japanese reveal their nominations to Roosevelt. Hay mentions that after the nominations have been made, the peace treaty can be discussed.
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1905-06-24
Ambassador Griscom sends Secretary of State Hay an exchange of telegrams between the U.S. State Department and the Japanese Legation regarding peace talks between Russia and Japan. The telegrams discuss representatives of the Japanese government’s misgivings about Russia’s intent.
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1905-06-23
Secretary of State Hay wishes for Ambassador Meyer to nudge the Russians into releasing the names of their potential plenipotentiaries to President Roosevelt. Hay mentions that Roosevelt will keep this information private until the Japanese reveal their potential plenipotentiaries to Roosevelt. Hay notes that the Japanese are said to be nominating high-ranking officials, and they wish for the Russians to do the same. Hay adds that the plenipotentiaries can focus on the peace treaty after the nominations have been announced.
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1905-06-23
Late last night, Ambassador Meyer received a letter from Minister Lamzdorf informing him of Emperor Nicholas II’s decision to accept President Roosevelt’s invitation for peace talks with Japan. Meyer has had some frustrating and heated discussions with Lamzdorf and has had to threaten to take matters to the Emperor himself. Lamzdorf is eager to know who the Japanese plan to appoint as plenipotentiaries, so that Russia can choose its best representatives. Meyer hopes that Russia does not appoint Ambassador Nelidov who he considers to be “too old and nervous.”
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1905-06-18
Ambassador Reid discusses his experience at the English royal court, explains the reasons for England’s reluctance to force conversations for peace between the Russians and Japanese, and relays information on the current relationship between Germany and France.
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1905-06-17
Representative Gardner asks Senator Dryden if members of the Peace Conference can stay in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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1905-06-16
Ambassador Meyer sends Secretary of State Hay a copy of the French text and a translation of Russia’s official note of acceptance to President Roosevelt’s invitation for the plenipotentiaries of Russia and Japan to meet to negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese War. Count Lamzdorf has approved the translation.
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1905-06-16
President Roosevelt hopes Russia will appoint two diplomats with the power to negotiate terms of peace as Japan has done.
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1905-06-15
President Roosevelt has announced the location of the peace negotiations as Washington, D.C., as Japan wished. Roosevelt also urged Russia to grant its diplomats full decision making powers.
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1905-06-15
Japan will seek to reestablish peace with Russia. To achieve this end, Japan will appoint plenipotentiaries to meet with plenipotentiaries appointed by Russia to negotiate terms of peace.
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1905-06-10
Vice President Fairbanks praises President Roosevelt for his note to Russia and Japan. Fairbanks believes that it points the way to peace and that Roosevelt should be commended for his efforts.
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1905-06-10
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt how Meyer personally delivered Roosevelt’s proposition for a meeting between Japan and Russia to negotiate peace to Emperor Nicholas. Meyer outlines his efforts to convince the Emperor that negotiations were necessary, which the Emperor accepted.
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1905-06-09
President Roosevelt urges Japan and Russia to negotiate for peace. Roosevelt believes Japan and Russia can meet without an intermediary, but offers to assist if the two nations would like his help.
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1905-06-08
Emperor Meiji is convinced that his people do not desire peace at any price and would support him in continuing the war rather than have him come to terms that may be dishonorable. The Emperor is willing to meet with the Russians and President Roosevelt to discuss peace terms. This must be kept absolutely secret and Roosevelt must take the initiative in obtaining the consent of the Japanese government. Czar Nicholas II’s answer and agreement to such a meeting must be kept secret until Japan agrees. Roosevelt will openly ask both powers to a meeting. Meiji urges that consent be obtained from the Japanese government as soon as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-07