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George von Lengerke Meyer received the cable instructions. He was unable to see Count Lamzdorf personally because Lamzdorf is still confined to his room.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-24
Secretary of State Hay asks Ambassador Meyer if the Russian government will be able to meet in the first ten days of August as requested by the Japanese government. President Roosevelt hopes this time will work for the Russian government as well.
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1905-06-24
There has been a considerable amount of activity in the past week near the railroad in Manchuria, and the Russians seem to be falling back rapidly. The key to the Russian position is Kirin, and the Japanese appear to be moving on it from the east, southeast, and south. Japan can now move her forces and supplies by sea with complete safety.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-23
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has “millions of questions” she would like to discuss with President Roosevelt. She is very concerned about Paul Morton’s association with Thomas Fortune Ryan in the Equitable Life Assurance company. Men who thought Morton was a weak member of Roosevelt’s Cabinet now point to his association with Ryan as proof of their concerns about his character. Cowles is anxious to discuss the situation between Japan and Russia. She enjoyed a recent visit from Roosevelt’s son Archie Roosevelt, though she was sorry to learn that he became ill when he returned home.
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1905-06-23
Ambassador Griscom sends Secretary of State Hay an exchange of telegrams between the U.S. State Department and the Japanese Legation regarding peace talks between Russia and Japan. The telegrams discuss representatives of the Japanese government’s misgivings about Russia’s intent.
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1905-06-23
Both Russia and Japan seem to be hesitating on the appointment of plenipotentiaries until they know the other’s appointments. To surmount this obstacle, George von Lengerke Meyer suggests that Russia sends the name of their potential plenipotentiaries to President Roosevelt, which would be kept secret until Japan did the same. Each country would have the right to change their appointments after the plenipotentiaries were announced.
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1905-06-23
The writer discusses the factors leading to the Japanese victories over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War as well as the controversy surrounding proposed negotiations for peace.
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1905-06-23
Ambassador Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay regarding the selection of plenipotentiaries in the peace negotiations between Russia and Japan.
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1905-06-23
Representative John J. Gardner is suggesting that the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries hold their meetings in Atlantic City.
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1905-06-22
Ambassador Meyer updates Secretary of State Hay on the progress of selecting diplomats to represent Russia in the upcoming peace negotiations.
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1905-06-29
Ambassador Griscom tells Secretary of State Hay that instructions contained in a telegram from President Roosevelt have been carried out.
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1905-06-21
Thomas Henry Barry describes his recent introduction to Czar Nicholas II in a letter to President Roosevelt. At this time, Barry was serving as an observer of the Russo-Japanese War. He mentions the Czar’s kindness to Barry’s companions, Colonel Hoff and Captain Cloman. Barry also points out how helpful the American ambassador, George von Lengerke Meyer, has been.
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1905-06-21
Ambassador Meyer recommends forwarding to the Russian government some of the names of the Japanese diplomats in order to convince the Russians to select and announce their diplomats for the peace negotiations.
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1905-06-29
French Ambassador to the United States Jean Jules Jusserand will recommend that his government accept the “friendly suggestions.” News from Russia is encouraging, and an immediate armistice seems likely.
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1905-06
George von Lengerke Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay about a letter Meyer received from Russian Foreign Minister V. N. Lamzdorf. In the letter, Lamzdorf points out that the Imperial Government would like President Roosevelt to find out Japan’s viewpoint on an armistice and Japan’s plans for appointing plenipotentiaries. Meyer goes on to express his idea that both Japan and Russia should give their plenipotentiary nominations to Roosevelt, who will then share the nominations with each country’s ambassadors.
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1905-06-23
Statement listing thirteen items Japan demands from Russia as terms of peace, including indemnity.
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1905-06
Kentarō Kaneko reports to President Roosevelt about a very well-attended meeting of the America’s Friend Society. The Society is composed of all the Japanese who studied or resided in the United States. The Society is responsible for erecting the monument to commemorate the landing of Matthew Perry in Kurikama. Kaneko thinks the meeting was called in appreciation of the success of Roosevelt’s peace making policy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-20
Ambassador Meyer reports on diplomatic meetings in Russia. Emperor Nicholas II would like President Roosevelt to confirm that Japan has named its plenipotentiaries, so that Russia may name men of equal standing. The Minister of Foreign Affairs believes that matters should now be expedited and “an armistice considered and agreed upon.”
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1905-06-20
Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer updates President Roosevelt on the difficulties he has encountered trying to obtain Russia’s commitment to peace negotiations with Japan.
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1905-06-18
Ambassador Meyer acknowledges Secretary of State Hay’s instructions regarding the approval of the Russian and Japanese diplomats in the upcoming peace negotiations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-29