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Secretary of State Root encloses a dispatch from Minister William Woodville Rockhill of a translated note from Prince Ching regarding the Chinese government’s attitude towards the boycott of American products.
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1905-10-05
President Roosevelt has sent British Ambassador Bryce’s letter to Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill. He agrees that one of the benefits of the Atlantic Fleet’s voyage is getting in touch with Australia. Roosevelt echoes Bryce’s thoughts of the late Ambassador Herman Speck von Sternburg.
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1908-09-07
It is revealed in the memo that a circular, based on one of President Roosevelt’s letters, has been sent to Diplomat Rockhill in China.
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1905-06-26
The Chinese boycott of American goods is only strong in Shanghai and Guangzhou, but anti-American feelings are growing.
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1905-08-15
President Roosevelt provides Secretary of State Hay with a list of appointments in the diplomatic and consular service after March 4, 1905. Roosevelt includes a handwritten note, “All this is tentative.”
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1904-12-17
President Roosevelt agrees regarding Senator Hiscock and would like William Rockhill informed that in light of his views the position will be offered to someone else.
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1903-07-17
President Roosevelt wants to provide Ambassador Arthur M. Beaupre with a strong message for the Colombians which will make it clear that they are “imperiling their own future.” He would also like to see William Woodville Rockhill receive a diplomatic position or fill an opening in the Philippines Commission.
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1903-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Harry Bryan Owsley for his letter, adding that what he says of American diplomat William Woodville Rockhill is true and that Rockhill’s treatment by President Woodrow Wilson was “scandalous.”
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1915-02-13
Obituary praising the public service, diplomatic career, and explorations of William Woodville Rockhill.
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1915-02-13
President Roosevelt thanks Daniel Moreau Barringer for the offer of his bear gun, which he would accept if he were not already taking all the rifles he could to Africa. He agrees that Charles Denby is “a fine fellow,” but believes that William Woodville Rockhill will be retained as the American minister to China.
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1908-11-18
President Roosevelt informs Clayton Rockhill that Archibald B. Roosevelt is improving. Rockhill’s cousin is doing well abroad.
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1907-03-12
William Loeb regrets to inform Bishop Lambuth that President Roosevelt cannot write a letter to the “Viceroy or any other foreigner.” Loeb encloses a letter of introduction for Lambuth to United States Minister to China William Woodville Rockhill.
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1907-02-27
President Roosevelt deeply treasures his acquaintance and his correspondence with Yamei Kin. Roosevelt gives Kin permission to show anyone this letter and to speak of his fondness for her. He requests that Kin show this letter to Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill. In turn, he will submit her letter to Dr. Lyman Abbott and the State Department for he feels the contents of her letter are quite valuable.
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1906-08-24
President Roosevelt asks if Secretary of War Taft can go to Canton to “impress the extreme gravity of the situation” upon Viceroy Yuan Shikai and other Chinese officials, and to wire his intentions to William Woodville Rockhill, Ambassador to China.
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1905-09-02
President Roosevelt thanks General Wood for the note and telegram, and comments how greatly he enjoyed seeing Wood briefly. Roosevelt found that he already dismissed Consul Daniel S. Kidder for drunkenness after receiving a report from Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill. He will ask the War Department to recommend the one-year reenlistment plan to Congress.
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1905-08-31
President Roosevelt tells Senator Perkins that it is impossible for Secretary of War William H. Taft to do as Perkins suggests. The best way to work against the Chinese boycott of American goods is for organizations to push for the passage of legislation affording Chinese merchants and professionals, among others, the same treatment other nationalities would receive. While laborers can be kept out, Roosevelt insists that other travelers must have their rights guarded, and that any movement such as was started against the Japanese would be foolish.
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1905-08-31
President Roosevelt tells ex-senator Henry Gassaway Davis that people in the Department of State believe Williams C. Fox should be promoted to head the Bureau of American Republics. Roosevelt thinks he will appoint him with the caveat that he will be immediately removed if necessary.
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1905-03-02
With William H. Taft’s information, President Roosevelt believes it would be a mistake to appoint Beekman Winthrop at this time. Roosevelt was impressed with Winthrop and accepts responsibility for offering Winthrop the appointment too hastily after William Woodville Rockhill declined it.
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1903-10-27
President Roosevelt agrees regarding Frank Hiscock and wants William Woodville Rockhill informed that someone else will be appointed.
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1903-07-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs James Harrison Wilson that Foster is only being suggested for a special mission to Russia, which will not interfere with Wilson. He will not talk to President William McKinley this afternoon about Wilson, as he fears it will be harmful to Wilson.
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1897-05-08