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President Roosevelt urges Secretary of State Hay to take quick action regarding the scandal of American diplomats in China and mentions possible replacements for Consuls John Goodnow and Robert M. McWade.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-08
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis encloses a communication signed by the members of the Oregon delegation that recommends Consul Henry B. Miller for the position of Consul General at Shanghai or Canton, China. Consul General Julius Gareche Lay can take Consul General Robert M. McWade’s position in Canton, which would allow Consul Benjamin H. Ridgely to take Lay’s position in Barcelona, Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-16
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis writes to Benjamin F. Barnes in reference to a telegram from Senator Moses E. Clapp suggesting the promotion of Benjamin H. Ridgely to be Consul General at Antwerp.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-16