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Archbishop Ireland asks President Roosevelt to look over the articles that he has enclosed regarding Vatican affairs, especially the Pope’s wish to cooperate with the American government in the pacification of the Philippines. He also asks Roosevelt to talk with Secretary of State Hay on their “project.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-08
Acting Governor of the Philippines Wright urges Governor Joven to exercise his authority as provincial governor and investigate the complaint that has been filed against the Municipal Council of San Luis. The council is alleged to have refused to allow the assessment of buildings and land belonging to the Catholic Church, and to have ejected the parish priest from possession of those properties. If the municipal council has acted illegally, and if the parties refuse to restore the properties to the church, Joven must enforce the law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-20
Maria Longworth Storer congratulates President Roosevelt on the New York elections. She suggests that the Catholic Church might be more successful in inserting morality into society and politics if there were more bishops like Archbishop Ireland. Storer derides Archbishop Corrigan for his involvement with Tammany Hall and believes it to be a “matter of shame to every Catholic.” She is thankful that Roosevelt is a “reformer first and a politician afterwards.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
Peter Moerdyke encloses a copy of the church records documenting President Roosevelt’s visits to Trinity Reformed Church in Chicago, Illinois. These records display the affection towards Roosevelt held by the church’s congregation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-01
Jacob Gould Schurman reviews the issues in the Philippines and recommends buying land from the friars and selling it to Filipinos.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-25
Daniel Tria Tirona forwards a resolution from the Cavite provincial board to Governor Taft. The resolution requests that the United States Philippine Commission address the situation with the Spanish friars as soon as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-24
During the 1896 election, Edward J. Vattmann carried out a successful “political education” program directed at Catholics. Since the nation’s foreign possessions will likely be the “basis of future attacks,” Vattmann requested, and was granted, permission to visit and report on conditions in these areas. As ordered, Vattmann will be in Washington, D.C., soon and requests to meet with George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-16
Archbishop Corrigan appreciates President Roosevelt’s kindness and will give an unnamed matter his attention. Corrigan pledges his allegiance and prays for the success of the Roosevelt administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-08
Archbishop Ireland presents Pope Leo XIII’s interest in the prosperity of the United States and the welfare of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-21