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Archbishop John Ireland congratulates President Roosevelt about the success of the negotiations with the Vatican over the purchase of the Friar’s land in the Philippines. Ireland provides evaluations of several politicians both in Minnesota and at the national level.
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1903-12-23
Secretary of War Root responds to Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s statement concerning Philippine Land Purchase Bonds.
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1903-12-23
Secretary of War Root forwards a copy of a letter from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, concerning an announcement of Philippine Land Purchase Bonds.
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1903-12-23
Under Section 64 of the Philippine Organic Act (1902), the Philippine government plans to purchase land, paying for it through bond issuance. Secretary of War Root asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to make an announcement concerning Philippine Land Purchase Bonds.
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1903-12-21
Benjamin Ide Wheeler addresses issues involving discrimination allegations in the Philippines.
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1903-12-15
Albert P. Wright, the chief minerals collector in the Philippines for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a note mentioning that he will see him during the Exposition. Wright intends to show the note to his boss, Dr. Niederling. Wright adds that U.S. troops in the Philippines are “acting the part of good citizens.” He mentions Roosevelt’s success in settling the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1903-12-08
Bishop Dougherty thanks President Roosevelt for returning control of the Seminary, which is currently occupied by troops, to the Catholic Church. Dougherty believes that if the former property of the Catholic Church, now in the hands of Bishop Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán of the independent Christian church, was returned, it would greatly contribute to the pacification of the islands.
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1903-11-27
James Gibbons writes to President Roosevelt regarding conflicts between the Catholic Church and the Philippine government.
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1903-12-02
The Federal Party of the Philippines has been reorganized with Jose M. Albert as president. The party has a strong pro-American policy.
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1901-08-27
On behalf of his brother, a Commander of Cavalry serving in the Philippines, Lieutenant Commander R. F. Nicholson requests permission for his nephew, Fenlon Nicholson, to take the examination for Second Lieutenant, civilian appointment.
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1903-11-20
As instructed by Secretary of War Elihu Root, Merritt O. Chance returns Richard Campbell’s report on the church situation in the Philippines to William Loeb.
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1903-11-21
Bishop of Jaro in the Philippines Frederick Zadok Rooker discusses the Government in Manlia, Attorney Smith, and the Aglipayan Movement in Philippines. Rooker writes of local resentment of American rule and about the corrupt practices of Cardinal Rampola, and bishops and priests of the area. Rooker sends regards to Mrs. Taft.
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1903-11-22
Acting Adjutant-General of the Philippines William Augustus Simpson reports on events following an attack led by Filipino leader Panglima Hassan on the American fort in Jolo, Philippines.
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1903-11-23
Maria Longworth Storer expresses her concerns regarding the representative of the American Catholic Church at the Vatican, Francis Augustus MacNutt. Storer relays that she believes MacNutt to be a spy, stating that his actions will negatively affect proceedings in the Philippines and the American Catholic Church. Storer also discusses the “failure” of the Vatican to properly recognize Archbishop Ireland.
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1903-11-15
Governor General of the Philippines Taft is concerned about Beekman Winthrop’s appointment to the Philippine Commission. There are several more experienced candidates and the appointment of such a young man could “disintegrate the Government.” Vice Governor Luke E. Wright has been diagnosed with amoebic dysentery and is not well. Bishops Denis J. Dougherty and Frederick Zadok Rooker have taken up their posts and Taft is pleased with them. He views the arrival of the American bishops as the end of the “Spanish friar hierarchy.” Negotiations for the friars’ lands continue, and Taft would recommend a deal that does not exceed $7.5 million.
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1903-10-31
James Francis Smith writes to President Roosevelt in receipt of his letter and those of Bishop McFaul, Father James T. Reilly, and Father O’Mahoney. Smith discusses grievances reported by Catholic officials about poor relations between the Catholic Church and Philippine government. Referencing the Spanish-American War and American colonization in the Philippines, Smith discusses the Cavite uprising of 1872, the Pact of Biac Na Bato, and Filipino blood pacts inspired by European secret societies.
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1903-10-24
John Ireland thanks President Roosevelt for sending him a letter from Civil Governor of the Philippines, Luke E. Wright. Ireland discusses possible replacement of Associate Justice John Thomas McDonough of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
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1903-10-28
Benjamin Ide Wheeler congratulates President Roosevelt for making the country better through his letter on lynching, the Syracuse speech, and the Miller case decision. Wheeler reviews events in San Francisco politics and is pleased with the California plans related to the National Irrigation Law.
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1903-10-10
Secretary of War Elihu Root has urged Governor General of the Philippines Taft to be available to become Secretary of War in January. Taft would prefer to stay in the Philippines until March but will follow President Roosevelt’s guidance.
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1903-10-11
Archbishop Ireland requests that President Roosevelt meet with Colonel Edwards regarding the appointment of Catholic teachers in the Philippines. Ireland received a letter from Judge McDonough that explained matters satisfactorily and McDonough promised to be more careful.
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1903-10-16