Russia

Theodore Roosevelt tells Maurice Francis Egan his views on the arbitration treaties, comparing the ultra-peace people to the ultra-temperance people, in that temperance laws were passed solely to placate these individuals while not strongly enforcing these laws to please the other side. Roosevelt goes on to say that he hopes the movement to nominate him for president goes away, but that if there were a strong public demand, he does not know if he could refuse it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-29

A collection of reprinted stories and editorials about Theodore Roosevelt’s successes during his presidency and political career, specifically diplomatic achievements. One editorial calls for Roosevelt’s nomination in the 1916 presidential election.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1916

While President Roosevelt regretted Japan’s rejection of the Hague as the location of peace negotiations between Japan and Russia, he has notified Russia that the location will be Washington, D.C. He advises Japan to not demand an answer from Russia regarding the negotiating powers of their plenipotentiaries, as Russia used the same language Roosevelt did which was already vetted by Japan. Even if Russia does not give its representatives full negotiating power, it would not give Japan grounds to refuse to meet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

In a letter to George Otto Trevelyan, President Roosevelt expresses his consternation at having to spend so much time considering patronage jobs for political allies, and he marvels at President Abraham Lincoln’s ability to do so during the Civil War. Roosevelt also comments on the war between Russia and Japan, and he confides that he is frustrated by his inability to influence matters in either Russia or Turkey for embattled ethnic groups in each nation.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1905-05-13

Serge Ricard argues that Theodore Roosevelt was very well prepared by temperament and experience to be a masterful diplomat as president. Ricard does not dwell on Roosevelt’s actions as president, but instead examines the ideas and beliefs that informed his approach to foreign policy, highlighting his insistence on peacetime preparation for war. Ricard dwells on Roosevelt’s fears about Japanese and German threats to American security, and he also discusses Roosevelt’s thoughts on Russia, Great Britain, and France.

Photographs of Ricard, Roosevelt, and Roosevelt’s son Archibald B. Roosevelt supplement the text.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

In the context of President Jimmy Carter’s work negotiating a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, William C. Sexton reviews President Theodore Roosevelt’s mediation of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905 and argues that Roosevelt’s actions set the table for future presidents to act as peacemakers. He looks at Roosevelt’s actions during the negotiations, reviews some of his administration’s other accomplishments, and says that advances in technology like those pioneered by the Wright brothers added to America’s power and prestige.

A listing of the Officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association is found on the second page of this article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims that immigrants will be the downfall of America made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. The children of immigrants will continue to take care build America for centuries to come.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-10

Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz that immigrants will be the downfall of America. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. Mary Emelia Clark Barnes is quoted from her speech at the international congress for the welfare of children saying immigrant children are the future of the nation. Since four in five children born in New York City are born to immigrant parents, Tokaji agrees with Barnes and cites immigrants’ enormous contribution to the industrial growth in America as proof.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

A Jewish Morning Journal editorial discusses the issue of Russia not allowing any Jews into the country even with American passports, and Theodore Roosevelt’s suggestion this be taken up in arbitration at the Hague. The author calls Roosevelt a friend of Jewish people, but questions if this is worth pursing since they believe Russia to be unreasonable and uncivilized, other officials have tried and failed to resolve this issue, and if the Hague were to side with Russia then the U.S. would be compelled to accept it without complaint.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Henry E. Huck briefly outlines three options for implementing his Proclamation for countries to remove their unwanted populations. The plans include means of granting land concessions to the United States and England, reimbursements, possible forms of governance, and international arbitration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-03

The article determines to prove Edward J. Sullivan is the “original Roosevelt man,” while also praising his diplomatic career and articles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-31

British King Edward VII has recently been traveling in Germany and visiting with German Emperor William II, and seems to consider his visit a success. The visit is not likely to cause radical shifts in policy in either nation, but “any mitigation of frigidity or acerbity int he official relations of two great countries is to be welcomed most heartily in the interests both of tranquility and of business.” Emphasizing this point, the article mentions several recent events that showcase a need for a good working relationship between Great Britain and Germany, including relations with Turkey. Discussions between the two monarchs may have also turned to Russia, where Russian Emperor Nicholas II’s ministers have resolved to provide some measure of land reform to the peasants.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-17

Theodore Roosevelt was delighted by the recent letters from Maurice Francis Egan, American Minister to Denmark, both to himself and to his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He sends Egan a photograph to give to Captain Christian Magdalus Thestrup Cold, and says that both he and Edith liked the poem. Roosevelt looks forward to receiving some papers dealing with Russia, and says that he has been requested to visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-28

Ambassador Rockhill provides additional information pertinent to efforts to localize the war in the Far East, which would require neutralization of territories that does not seem possible. A statement shared between China and Japan affirms China’s desire to remain neutral, although Rockhill notes that the arrival of neutral forces would disturb the people of China as well as the Imperial Court. The British and German governments do not agree with an interpretation of the 1900 Anglo-German treaty that would allow for the neutralization plan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-06

Reports indicate General Pavel I. Mischenko of Russia and his Cossack troops have deliberately invaded neutral territory in China. Because China seems unwilling to enforce its neutrality, it is believed that Japan must protect itself against the Russian raids that violate neutral territory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01

President Roosevelt rides a hobbyhorse as he has his sword through the “Constitution” and uses “the big stick” to hit “South American republics.” A “conquest and expansion” bird says, “I’m the bird of freedom now.” Several countries, including “England,” “Spain,” “Italy,” “Russia,” and “Germany” watch behind a park bench in “International Park—Keep off the grass.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08

President Roosevelt stands on “neutral ground” in the center of a variety of fights. Some of the fights include New York Senator Thomas Collier Platt and New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell; “Stand Pat” and “Reciprocity”; “Russia” and “Japan”; and “Uncle Sam” and “the trusts.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-27

President Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay hold a “diplomacy” paper and run toward a “Chinese goods contents unknown” barrel, but they are stopped by Uncle Sam’s cane. All of the other barrels are “gun powder” barrels from different countries: “English,” “French,” “German,” “Russia,” among others.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-14

President Roosevelt sleeps as he is surrounded by a number of dreams about reelection, the Panama Canal, Tammany Hall, business and labor, and trusts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12

Uncle Sam holds a revolver in one hand and points to a sign that reads “Peace on Earth and goodwill to men” with his other hand. “France,” “England,” “Germany,” “Austria,” “Russia,” “Italy,” and “Japan” all look at the sign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-25