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Herbert H. D. Peirce writes to William Loeb to discuss the confusion with the telegrams sent to the plenipotentiaries. He hopes Loeb will share his explanation with President Roosevelt.
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1905-09-08
Transcription of Baron Komura’s telegram. According to Prime Minister Sergie Witte, Emperor Nicholas II still refuses any further concessions. Komura fears that President Roosevelt’s efforts for peace will be futile.
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1905-08-28
Copy of a telegram, stating that Russia’s refusal to pay indemnities is supported by the people, and may weaken Japan’s position.
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1905-08-28
Herbert H. D. Peirce writes to William Loeb to say his secretary confused his telegrams for Baron Komura and Baron Rosen, but he has corrected the mistake.
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1905-09-07
Secretary of the Navy Morton forwards to President Roosevelt a telegram from Rear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich. The captain of the Russian warship Lena has requested that the crew and officers be sent home and there has been difficulty in enforcing parole on the crew. Morton has responded to Goodrich to inform him it has been referred to Roosevelt.
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1904-09-17
Confirmation of a telegram from Baron Komura discussing the peace talks with Russia, when Sergei Witte could not accept Japan’s compromise offer.
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1905-08-27
Ambassador Meyer reports that Emperor Nicholas II has received President Roosevelt’s message but will not alter Russia’s stance on peace conditions.
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1905-08-27
Emperor Nicholas II has received President Roosevelt’s message, but will not alter Russia’s stance on peace conditions.
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1905-08-27
The Japanese emperor expresses his sanction of peace between Russia and Japan following the ratification of a peace treaty between those countries.
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1905-10-17
Ambassador Meyer met with Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, who refuses to pay war indemnities to Japan. The Emperor would prefer to lose part of Sakhalin rather than pay any money to Japan. William II, German Emperor, is encouraging the Emperor to make peace.
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1905-08-24
George von Lengerke Meyer met with Czar Nicholas II, who refuses to pay indemnities to Japan.
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1905-08-24
Assistant Secretary of State Adee tells President Roosevelt he received formal communication from the Japanese government concerning the Russian warships docked at Shanghai. Adee also reports a phone call from the Japanese ambassador and encloses a memorandum based on their conversation.
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1904-08-27
Alvey A. Adee reports on a phone conversation with Baron Kogoro Takahira, who informed Adee that the Japanese cannot consider the American government’s suggestion of returning a Russian warship, confiscated in China, to the Chinese government.
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1904-08-27
Herbert H. D. Peirce transcribes a message from A. Maurice Low, indicating that Russia was willing to make a small payment to Japan.
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1905-08-25
Japan is clearly seeking only money if the Russo-Japanese War continues. The United States has done all it can to encourage peace agreements.
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1905-08-25
Japanese indemnity demands border on mercenary.
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1905-08-25
The “Chronicle and Comment” section of The Churchman contains several articles. An article titled “President Refuses Pardon to Negro” discusses the case of John W. Burley. “The Anthracite Mining Dispute” discusses the decision concerning the check-weight men and wages. Other articles include “Strikes at Chicago and Fall River,” “The Necessity for State Police,” “Secretary Hay and the Sultan,” and “The War in the East.”
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1904-08-13
The annual revenue of Japan has been released, showing that Russia’s refusal to pay indemnities would greatly harm Japan’s financial situation.
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1905-08-22
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and says he hurt his ankle playing tennis. Roosevelt adds that George Kennan criticized him for trying to make peace between Russia and Japan, until Kennan learned more about the real situation. He closes by saying Doctor Bigelow has been staying a week or two.
1906-06-09
Peace talks continue, but the peace envoys deny speaking with representatives of President Roosevelt.
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1905-08-23