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Assistant Secretary of State Peirce informs William Loeb that he received his telegram and he will instruct William Lawrence Penfield to get the papers ready. Ambassador John Barrett of Panama wishes to take the oath as ambassador to Colombia unless Ambassador William Worthington Russell’s commission is signed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-01
This transcript presents a governmental interview of William Worthington Russell regarding the Mercado affair, wherein government officials were accused of profiting off of economic transactions and the sale of Venezuelan salt bonds. Russell is interviewed by Secretary of War William H. Taft, Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis, and Herbert Wolcott Bowen regarding his position as Secretary of Legation in Venezuela, and regarding Loomis’s conduct when he was the Minister to Venezuela. Russell testifies that in the Mercado claim he acted in a friendly, unofficial capacity, and did not personally profit off of anything.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-09
President Roosevelt has received a telegram from William Worthington Russell, Minister to Venezuela, which makes him believe that it will be necessary for the United States to act in regards to that country. Roosevelt informs Secretary of State Root that he would like to have several ships sent there, and that he would like the Joint Board to meet to develop plans for action, should it become necessary. He believes that they can at least seize the custom houses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-29
William Loeb asks William Emlen Roosevelt to “deliver to [William Worthington] Russell the enclosed note from the President.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-10
President Roosevelt is “unfavorably impressed” with the way that Amzi L. Barber and his associates have behaved in “the Venezuela business.” He asks Secretary of State Root to tell Minister to Venezuela William Worthington Russell to ensure that Barber and his associates do not get any further concessions and are not helped at all.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-04
Norman Hutchinson, chargé d’affaires at Caracas, describes Venezuelan opinion of the new American representative, William Worthington Russell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905
William J. Calhoun writes to President Roosevelt about Roosevelt’s plan to send him and Ambassador Russell to Venezuela on a warship. Calhoun feels this would cause the Venezuelans to be prejudiced against the nature of his mission. Calhoun will also be reviewing the details of the asphalt controversy as he travels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-25
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis requests that his “very important” note to William W. Russell be “rushed through.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-18
The London Times relays reports from its correspondent in America regarding various issues and events in the United States. In particular, the correspondent provides updates on political policies and legislation, as well as events that have happened in Washington, D.C., and between the United States and countries abroad, such as Venezuela and Haiti.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-30
Commander Phelps provides a report concerning military operations in Panama. Phelps highlights the movements of the Colombian military in response to Panama’s push for independence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-29
Commander Phelps reports on the status of the ships in the Pacific Squadron that are still near Panama. Phelps heard of some conflicts near the border but Colombia has announced that it will not go to war with Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-14
Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling orders Admiral Coghlan to convey the new United States Secretary of Legation at Panama, William Worthington Russell, from La Guaira, Venezuela, to Colon, keeping the movements and intentions of the vessel secret.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-29
Governor Taft begins with questions about what should be done in a libel case between Francis B. Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen. He then delves into foreign policy, particularly a dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and an American asphalt company. Taft believes a war with Venezuela can and should be avoided, at least until Congressional approval. Taft would like to send William W. Russell to Venezuela, presumably in a diplomatic capacity. (Description from deciphered transcript.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-27
Transcript of a telegram that was received in code. Governor Taft begins with questions about what should be done in a libel case between Francis B. Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen. He then delves into foreign policy, particularly a dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and an American asphalt company. Taft believes a war with Venezuela can and should be avoided, at least until Congressional approval. Taft would like to send William W. Russell to Venezuela, presumably in a diplomatic capacity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-27