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President Roosevelt writes to George von Lengerke Meyer that he is not to leave his ambassador post unless he is reasonably certain that nothing of importance will happen. Roosevelt believes that during the last five years Meyer is the only ambassador that has had real work to do.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1906-07-28
Henry White informs President Roosevelt that the British statesman John Morley plans to visit Roosevelt in November. Morley also hopes to visit with industrialist Andrew Carnegie in Pittsburgh. White also discusses the recent explosion on the battleship USS Missouri and the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-27
German Ambassador Sternburg has agreed to speak at Sewanee University. He remarks on whether the Russian army will perform better than their navy, noting that “even the Spaniards” could have done better at Port Arthur.
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1904-04-19
Acting charge d’affaires to Great Britain Henry White writes to Secretary of State Hay about British political issues, Parliamentary legislation, and Anglo-American concerns which the legation is handling. The Entente Cordiale was signed by France and England to the relief of both countries because neither wanted to be dragged into the Russo-Japanese War on the sides of their respective allies. White describes the financial legislation that is being considered. He then characterizes the negotiation process about the Samoan claim, the Nicaraguan incident, and the Ladd extradition case.
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1904-04-22
Thomas St. John Gaffney congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his recent proclamation warning government officials to abstain from commenting on international matters in speeches and in writings. Gaffney also discusses Russia and Japan.
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1904-03-21
Nicholas Williams McIvor forwards a memo sent to Baron Kaneko regarding permission to erect a trust in Japan. McIvor goes on to discuss world politics at length.
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1904-03-12
All civil, military, and naval officials are to observe President Roosevelt’s proclamation of neutrality in the conflict between Russia and Japan.
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1904-03-11
Commander Merts reports to Rear Admiral Coghlan about his reconnaissance mission. Merts went to Colombia Bay and anchored at Turbo. He reports on the number and size of villages or encampments, including the number of people, particularly men. The chief of the camp had no knowledge of Rafael Reyes or of the Russo-Japanese conflict, and the chief and the men of the village had no information about the current whereabouts of the Englishman whom Merts had been sent to find.
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1904-03-14
Ted questions Japan’s strategy in the Russo-Japanese War and recommends that President Roosevelt meet with a Mr. Hassey, who adjusts guns in order to improve shooting ability.
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1904-02-28
Henry White encloses a letter from Sir George Trevelyan in response to an invitation from President Roosevelt to visit the United States, conveyed by White. Trevelyan would very much like to accept but he is in poor health. Rumors of Sir H. Mortimer Durand being sent to Russia and replaced as the British ambassador to the United States are untrue. A qualified candidate has already been identified for the British ambassadorship at St. Petersburg, but the name cannot yet be released. Cecil Spring Rice’s upcoming marriage may change his career path, as his wife will want to be near her father, who is a widower. The death of Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna will ensure unanimity in Roosevelt’s nomination for the presidency. Roosevelt’s efforts to have China remain neutral in the Russo-Japanese conflict are much appreciated in Great Britain.
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1904-02-20
Henry Martyn Hoyt responds to a request from President Roosevelt for legal advice concerning Japan’s request to lay a cable from Yokohama, Japan, to Guam. Because of Japan’s conflict with Russia, its telegraphic communications with other nations have been suspended. Hoyt discusses whether it would be seen as “hostility” toward Russia if the United States, as a neutral nation, grants Japan’s request. From a legal standpoint, he sees no reason why the U.S. should not grant the request.
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1904-02-24
Secretary of War Taft responds to William Loeb’s letter concerning the U.S. government’s consent to Japan’s request to lay a cable between Yokohama and Guam, and whether the consent is in violation of neutrality laws. Taft recommends allowing a private company to install and maintain the cable.
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1904-02-24
Secretary of the Navy Moody has no information regarding the commanding officer of the USS Vicksburg. A cable message has been sent, asking whether he refused rescue to Russian sailors following an engagement with the Japanese at Chemulpo.
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1904-02-25
Oscar S. Straus responds to President Roosevelt’s confidential letter concerning U. S. policy during the Russo-Japanese War.
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1904-02-11
The Japanese Ambassador announces that Meiji, Emperor of Japan, has declared war against Russia, and expresses hope that the United States will remain neutral.
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1904-02-11
Secretary of State Hay discusses respecting China’s neutrality during the Russo-Japanese War.
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1904-02-13
Each power should respect China’s neutrality and contain the conflict as much as possible during the Russo-Japanese War.
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1904-02-13
Secretary of State Hay encloses a copy of instructions to Joseph Hodges Choate and to Bellamy Storer. Hay informs President Roosevelt that he has given the press the note dated February 10.
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1904-02-13
John Hay sends a copy of a communication received from the Japanese Legation.
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1904-02-13
Richard Harding Davis is preparing to leave for Japan to cover the Russo-Japanese War. He asks that Roosevelt send a letter to Lloyd Carpenter Griscom, U.S. Minister to Japan, requesting a pass for Davis to the front.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-14