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Inaugural address of the Hon. James Francis Smith, governor-general

Inaugural address of the Hon. James Francis Smith, governor-general

Brigadier General Smith delivers a speech upon taking office as the Governor-General of the Philippines. He praises the work of his predecessors Henry C. Ide, Luke E. Wright, and William H. Taft. He blames the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) on the Filipinos misunderstanding the motives of the United States’ policy to govern the Philippines while preparing the Filipinos for self-government rather than granting them independence immediately. Smith credits the United States for its restraint towards enemy combatants and in building in the Philippines municipal, judicial, educational, and taxation infrastructure while promoting a slate of liberal civil rights. He believes that to restore prosperity following the destructive war they will need to encourage new markets, American investment, the construction of railroads, and better training for the Philippines Constabulary. He particularly believes in broad education in the English language and in the trades. He recommends postponing the question of independence and addressing instead practical matters. He notes the importance of separating state functions from those of the Catholic church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-20

Creator(s)

Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Margaret M. McGarr

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Margaret M. McGarr

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has received the letter sent by Margaret M. McGarr with news of her nephew passing the examination to be considered for a position on the police force, but as he has no professional connection to the Police Department at present, he cannot involve himself in finding a position for Miles. He will write to someone on the Board on behalf of Miles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-06-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Seth Bullock to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Seth Bullock to Theodore Roosevelt

Seth Bullock cautions Theodore Roosevelt that William Barnes, through Charles Dewey Hilles, will try to fill the 1916 Republican Convention with people who are antagonistic to Roosevelt and his friends, similar to 1912. He remarks on the conditions of the convention in 1912, when Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison influenced the police force against Roosevelt, and says that current Chicago Mayor William H. Thompson is acting similarly by speaking out against Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-03-30

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Letter from John Lake to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Lake to Theodore Roosevelt

John Lake was recently dismissed from the New York City Police Department for what he explains was a misunderstanding and a punishment “to[o] severe for the offense.” Lake requests that Theodore Roosevelt, who recommended him for a promotion years prior, write a letter to help restore his position as Lieutenant or give him to opportunity to retire with a pension. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-17

Creator(s)

Lake, John, 1858-

Letter from George Haven Putnam to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Haven Putnam to Theodore Roosevelt

George Haven Putnam writes to President Roosevelt to inform him of some developments of a libel case Putnam has been involved in against Thomas S. McAvoy. Putnam had previously asked Roosevelt for counsel regarding McAvoy’s term as an Inspector of Police in New York, and thought he may be interested to hear how the case turned out. The case was decided in Putnam’s favor, and he believes that Judge Leonard A. Giegerich managed the case very fairly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-03

Creator(s)

Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930

Letter from John Allison to William Loeb

Letter from John Allison to William Loeb

John Allison, Chancellor of the Davidson Chancery Court in Tennessee, notes that the African American churches and organizations protesting President Roosevelt’s dismissal of a battalion of African American soldiers have not made any resolutions condemning the soldiers that he believes are responsible for killing innocent civilians in Brownsville, Texas, nor have they expressed any sympathy for those victims or regret at the conduct of the battalion whom he believes are protecting the murderers. Allison tells President Roosevelt’s secretary, William Loeb, that this is typical behavior for African Americans, and he urges Roosevelt not to countermand his order of dismissal because it might embolden the “worst elements of their race.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-21

Creator(s)

Allison, John, 1845-1920

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Christopher J. Perry

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Christopher J. Perry

Booker T. Washington writes to Christopher J. Perry about Perry’s recent editorial about President Roosevelt and the Atlanta race riot. Washington defends Roosevelt’s lack of federal action in favor of local and state authorities handling the matter, which has raised public conscience and a closer relationship between the whites and the colored people that exists no where else in the South.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-05

Creator(s)

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Letter from Herbert Parsons to William Loeb

Letter from Herbert Parsons to William Loeb

Representative Parsons asks William Loeb for a letter of introduction for Ezra Parmelee Prentice to New York Police Commissioner Bingham. Prentice is running against Richard Van Cott in the 25th Assembly District and has learned that Van Cott “will make serious trouble.” Prentice wants police protection and for the police to remain impartial.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-12

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Statement of Sergeant R. Bryan to the Major and Superintendent of Police

Statement of Sergeant R. Bryan to the Major and Superintendent of Police

Sergeant Bryan provides a statement regarding the actions of Mrs. Minor Morris during a recent incident at the White House. When Sergeant Bryan became involved, Mrs. Morris had already been escorted to the guard room. She was “very much excited and demonstrative,” insisting that “Roosevelt will be glad to reinstate my husband.” Bryan tried to calm her but to no avail. On being escorted to a cab by other officers, Mrs. Morris resisted and sat down, so the officers had to use some force to get her in the cab. Bryan identifies the officers involved as Frech and Murphy, Sergeant Gallaher, and Captain Thomas Stone, chief usher.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-20

Creator(s)

Bryan, R.