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Runciman, Walter Runciman, Viscount, 1870-1949

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Letter from John R. Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John R. Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

John R. Carter encloses a newspaper clipping relating to the affairs of the Congo. He informs President Roosevelt that Parliament has accomplished little of international interest, because of their focus on Augustine Birrell’s Education Bill. Newspapers have been focusing on James Bryce’s appointment as ambassador to Washington, which Carter supports. Carter notes that Secretary of State Elihu Root’s request for coal supplies on the Potomac was quickly fulfilled.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-21

Creator(s)

Carter, John R. (John Ridgely), 1862-1944

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on a variety of political situations in England. It is likely that Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman will die or resign soon, which will lead to a number of changes. H. H. Asquith will likely become Prime Minister, and others like Sir Henry Fowler will likely resign. It is likely that Winston Churchill will be promoted to a Cabinet position. Lewis Harcourt will also likely be promoted, as he is universally popular and may even become Prime Minister. British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey spoke with Canadian politician William Lyon Mackenzie King, who claims to be a friend of Roosevelt’s. He spoke about Asian immigration on behalf of the Americans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-18

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Newspaper clipping from The Times

Newspaper clipping from The Times

A clipping from London-based newspaper The Times (with no author credit) sent to President Roosevelt by second secretary in the American Embassy at London John R. Carter. The article talks about recent activity in the Congo. The article mentions the Belgian government’s annexation of the area. The clipping ends with a long quote from Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount Runciman of Doxford, regarding the British government’s opinion of the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-20

Creator(s)

Unknown