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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary refers John F. Busch to The Outlook of January 21 and March 5, 1911, for the answer to his question concerning the initiative, referendum, and recall.
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1912-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary directs Lois Pendleton to Roosevelt’s article in the January 21, 1911, issue of The Outlook for the answer to her question regarding the initiative, referendum, and recall.
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1912-03-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary refers John D. Smith to The Outlook of January 21 and March 5, 1911, for answers to his questions on the initiative, referendum, and recall.
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1912-03-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will send Louis Rosenberg a copy of Roosevelt’s editorial, in which he discusses his view of the recall.
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1911-11-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will send Vernon Van Patter a copy of Roosevelt’s editorial, in which he discusses his view of the recall.
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1911-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will send S. P. Moyer a copy of Roosevelt’s editorial, in which he discusses his view of the recall.
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1911-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Representative Kinkaid for the interesting speech. He believes Arizona is unwise for adopting a recall of the judiciary but acknowledges there is no need for intervention. Roosevelt comments on the differences between appointive judiciaries, short-term elective judiciaries, and those with and without a recall.
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1911-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt believes that it is nonsense to say that people will never make a mistake with the initiative, referendum, or recall. He wants the government to respond to the desires of the people but their desires do not need to be fulfilled the next moment. Two copies. Letter is dated February 31, 1911, which may have been a transposition of February 13.
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1911-02-13
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about Charles Dwight Willard’s health and asks him to have Tracy C. Becker arrange a meeting. He likes Willard’s article and welcomes open criticism. During their visit, Roosevelt wants to discuss the importance of moderation to make the reform movement national and effective. He comments on progressive measures and their reception in different areas of the country.
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1911-02-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends John P. Nash a copy of The Outlook, containing an article written by Roosevelt which outlines his position on the initiative, the referendum, and the recall.
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1911-02-01
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Max Ferrand that the mobilization of the nation’s resources and strength is a prime necessity. Roosevelt says the country cannot have preparedness for war unless it has preparedness for peace. Roosevelt thinks the initiative, referendum, recall, direct primary, etc., have not worked as well as expected because radicals insisted upon applying them in an extreme and ill-advised manner. Roosevelt has pointed out in speeches that the proposed reforms would merely give the people a chance to accomplish their purpose, if they had a serious purpose.
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1916-01-15
At the suggestion of Senator Dixon, Senator Bristow provides observations on trusts, the judiciary, and the civil service that he would like to see incorporated into the platform of Theodore Roosevelt’s new party. He suggests amending the Sherman Act and advocates for widespread adoption of the initiative, referendum, and recall. Bristow would like to reorganize the federal courts to make them more responsive to modern conditions and public opinion. He would like the civil service to be based on an elective system to remove patronage and free the president to focus more on general public welfare as opposed to appointments. Bristow concludes by suggesting that the party only be referred to as the “progressive party” as this is more positive then the new or third party.
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1912-07-15
Governor Hadley is opposed to Governor Stubbs’ suggestion of Theodore Roosevelt engaging in a general speaking campaign. He would like to see Roosevelt move away from campaigning on the issue of the recall of judges, and he suggests other issues that Roosevelt could campaign with, including the tariff, business regulation, direct presidential primaries, and the “question of World-Wide Peace.”
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1912-03-09
Governor Hadley expresses the concerns of Missouri Republican leadership over Theodore Roosevelt’s support for the recall of judges and judicial decisions. While they are in favor of the initiative and referendum, the recall of judges threatens the independence of the judiciary. Hadley interpreted Roosevelt’s recent speeches as a warning that the recall of judges could be a last resort and suggests that Roosevelt clarify his position to lessen the “popular alarm.”
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1912-03-03
Governor Hadley has read Theodore Roosevelt’s Columbus speech and generally agrees with Roosevelt’s “Charter of Democracy.” However, he is concerned about the recall of judges and encloses part of a speech he made regarding the recall of judges and judicial decisions. Hadley thought that Roosevelt’s announcement of his presidential candidacy was “entirely characteristic and effective.”
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1912-02-24
Senator Lodge is comfortable with states experimenting with the initiative and referendum but believes that this would be dangerous for the United States. If voters cannot select decent representatives they will certainly not be able to “legislate intelligently.” He is also concerned about the recall of judges and views the independent court as “essential to freedom.” Lodge agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s refusal to publicly announce that he would not accept the presidential nomination. He sends his best wishes for Roosevelt’s silver wedding anniversary and will read Kermit Roosevelt’s article with great interest.
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1911-12-18
Representative Longworth thoroughly details recent Ohio politics for Theodore Roosevelt. He is concerned about a split in the Republican Party and does not want to be forced into open antagonism with friends in the progressive wing. Longworth asks Roosevelt for advice on local and state conditions. Alice Roosevelt Longworth is sick, but they are glad to hear about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s improvement.
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1911-11-13
On behalf of her students, Mary Adaline Lamb, an educator at the West Texas State Normal College, asks Theodore Roosevelt for resources on the initiative, referendum, and recall in preparation for an academic debate.
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1911-10-29
Senator Bourne encloses the text of a speech he delivered on the recall of public servants. He requests criticism of his speech. Bourne will be in New York in the coming week and would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt.
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1911-08-24
Representative Kinkaid sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his speech to the House regarding statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. He comments on the judicial recall as proposed in the Arizona constitution. Kinkaid would appreciate Roosevelt’s comments on his ideas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11