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Assistant Secretary of State Forster sends William Loeb information from Ambassador Eddy which states that Russia has released the Malacca, a British steamship. Eddy notes that since this was the main point of the issue, “the tension will be relaxed,” most likely referring to tension between England and Russia from Russia seizing British merchant shipping.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-22
The success of German submarines has given Theodore Roosevelt a “very uneasy feeling.” Roosevelt is concerned that Great Britain’s ability to continue fighting might rely on American merchant shipping. As such, the British should be cautious when protesting neutrality rights and confiscating cargoes. Great Britain must decide what is in their own interests, but if they are mistaken the responsibility is upon them. Roosevelt hopes the British will avoid a “clash” with the United States, no matter who is in the right. The Wilson administration is courting the German vote and Roosevelt understands British contempt for the administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-05
Assistant Secretary of State Forster informs William Loeb of a cable that the Secretary of State has received from Spencer F. Eddy. The cable states that the relationship between England and Russia is becoming strained because Russia has been seizing British merchant shipping.
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1904-07-22
Senator Lodge fears the political repercussions of signing the treaty before the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-17