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Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt demands that the property seized by Commander Mentz be returned to the Insular Government as the seizure was unlawful.
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1902-07-18
Albert D. Elliot is seeking an appointment in the consular service and has applied several times without success. He encloses numerous letters of recommendation.
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1902-07-03
William Henry Hunt, Governor of Puerto Rico, relates a dispute between the Catholic Church and municipal governments over ownership of churches and details possible judicial and legislative solutions.
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1902-06-16
S. S. McClure thinks it would be a good idea to send Lincoln Steffens to Puerto Rico and Cuba to show the good that the United States has done for these two islands. Also, due to the high interest in the Philippines and the upcoming Congressional investigation, McClure offers to send a well respected man to the Philippines to “get at the truth.” He then covers a few options for who should be sent, including university presidents like Woodrow Wilson.
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1902-04-22
Governor Hunt thanks George B. Cortelyou for sending a photograph of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to accompany the one of President Roosevelt. He hopes that Alice Roosevelt will be able to visit them in Puerto Rico. Hunt just finished touring the island and everything is “moving along most satisfactorily.”
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1902-03-24
Governor Hunt would be delighted if Alice Roosevelt could extend her travels and visit Puerto Rico.
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1902-03-24
Richard Harding Davis is traveling to Puerto Rico and Venezuela and asks if he could help President Roosevelt by serving as a “special commissioner.”
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1902-03-13
Secretary of War Root believes that the military and civil affairs of the Philippines have been “able and successful.” American sovereignty is being accepted and many former Filipino rebels have accepted positions in the civil government. Root sees no benefit to bringing Cuban or Puerto Rican delegations to the Philippines or bringing a delegation of Filipinos to the United States.
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1902-03-05
General Miles requests authorization to visit the Philippines accompanied by Cuban and Puerto Rican representatives to promote friendly relations between the United States and the Filipinos.
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1902-02-17
The Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico requests that no action be taken to lessen the import duties on foreign sugar or tobacco, which will give Puerto Rican products a price advantage.
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1902-01-21
The arrested person in question formally asked for help from Attorney General Knox. Governor Hunt conferred with Knox and will ask for the man’s release on nominal bail.
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1901-11-11
Commissioner Wright hopes to have William F. Willoughby confirmed as treasurer of Puerto Rico and has written to Senator Foraker. He would like George B. Cortelyou to inform Foraker that the Willoughby appointment is “all right.”
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1901-12-13
Santiago Iglesias Pantin was arrested upon his return to Puerto Rico. He remains in jail.
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1901-11-09
Samuel Gompers met with President Roosevelt to discuss labor policy and protest the arrest of Santiago Iglesias Pantin in Puerto Rico. Iglesias Pantin had been sent by Gompers to organize the labor movement in Puerto Rico.
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1901-11-11
Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.
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1901-10-15
John A. Dix, the acting treasurer of Puerto Rico, has appendicitis. Jacob H. Hollander may need to be recalled to assume his duties until a new treasurer can take office.
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1901-11-05
George Harrison Barbour has a high opinion of William Emory Quinby and his paper, the Free Press of Detroit, Michigan. Although he is a Democrat, Quinby bravely sided with the Republican Party on the silver issue and supported William McKinley’s campaign. Everyone Barbour has encountered has confidence in President Roosevelt’s capabilities. He recently met with Puerto Rican delegates and assured them that Roosevelt would offer them rights in the future.
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1901-10-31
Governor Hunt has heard the candidate for treasurer is old and the position will require an immense amount of work. He has been informed that Mr. James was very qualified. Hunt has been pleased with Mr. Hartzell.
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1901-11-01
Governor Hunt recommends Edmund J. James as treasurer of Puerto Rico. Hunt considers the position to be very important, especially with the approach of the next legislative session.
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1901-10-29
Governor Hunt believes the current form of government will succeed in Puerto Rico. He suggests several changes to the management of Puerto Rico; including establishing the office of surveyor-general in order to settle the matter of public lands, providing Puerto Rico with funding to improve the educational opportunities for children, establishing an agricultural experimental station, improving harbor access, establishing a naval station, and placing a tariff on coffee in order to protect the local coffee growers from cheaply imported Brazilian coffee.
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1901-10-29