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Henry W. Taft believes that Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft is a better politician than he would be a judge. Taft can influence more people as a statesman than if he were held within the limitations of the bench.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-16
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of A. L. Woodford’s letter. The information Woodford requested was covered at length in presidential reports and messages at the time. Woodford’s inquiry probably related to the Catholic Church’s ownership of lands in the Philippines and how it was handled, as the secretary references William H. Taft’s service as Governor of the Philippines and Taft’s visit to Rome to discuss the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-31
President Roosevelt defends William H. Taft’s support of the Federal Party in the Philippines. The Federal Party is anti-friar, but more importantly they are against the insurrection. Roosevelt has been accused of being too favorable to the Catholic Church and believes that Filipinos moving away from Catholicism is due to antagonism against the friars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-29
President Roosevelt had not fully understood the financial circumstances Taft had to consider and will support whatever Taft decides.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-22
President Roosevelt wishes he could be present to speak on the “magnificent work” that has been done in the Philippines by Governor Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-29
President Roosevelt has never felt the need to criticize any of William H. Taft’s actions and quickly dismissed Catholic attacks against him during his continued governorship of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-19
President Roosevelt has received many telegrams from Filipinos that oppose William H. Taft ending his term as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
President Roosevelt is in a dispute with Governor Taft over Taft’s future. Taft would like to remain in the Philippines, and Roosevelt would like Taft to succeed Judge Shiras on the Supreme Court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-06
President Roosevelt is disappointed that the situation in the Philippines has convinced William H. Taft to remain as Governor of the Philippines and not accept an upcoming vacancy on the United States Supreme Court. However, Roosevelt admires Taft for his decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-29
President Roosevelt suggests that Governor Taft make his return to the Philippines overland through Russia and Manchuria.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-12
Governor Taft is working towards finding a land settlement with the Catholic Church in the Philippines, which has been complicated by the success of a schismatic independent Filipino church. Taft thanks President Roosevelt for allowing him to remain as Governor of the Philippines and apologizes for any embarrassment that was caused when the President had to find a new appointee for the Supreme Court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-27
“The assemblies of presidents representing all the Negros of the West” request the retention of William H. Taft as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-18
Provincial officials and the general assembly of Horhogon (sic, Sorsogon) province request the retention of Governor Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-17
Henry W. Taft writes about his brother, Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft. The Taft family is against William being appointed to the Supreme Court but worries that his work in the Philippines will keep him away for several more years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-16
The provincial officials of Risal (sic) province request the retention of Governor Taft as governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-14
The Real Estate Owners Association supports the retention of Governor Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
Guerrero Luna claims that Filipinos not affiliated with political parties consider the retention of Governor Taft as necessary to maintain peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
Mayor Cruz Herrara claims there was a demonstration in Malacanang supporting the continuance of Governor Taft as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
The International Club reports that Filipinos are against Governor Taft’s departure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-11
Philippine lawyers request that Governor Taft remain as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-11