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Theodore Roosevelt asks Luke E. Wright to write frankly about W. Morgan Shuster. Roosevelt believes Wright’s knowledge will help The Outlook, which will help people make up their minds about the matter involving Shuster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
Captain McIntyre writes to President Roosevelt about a cable received from Secretary of War Taft from Cuba. Taft is concerned about vacancies in the Philippine Commission and recommends the appointment of W. Morgan Shuster. Though brash, Shuster is qualified and is popular among Filipinos. McIntyre forwards all of the cablegrams regarding the appointment. He asks that Roosevelt reply with his decision so he can update Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-24
Secretary of War Taft asks Governor Smith what he thinks about the appointment of W. Morgan Shuster to the Philippine Commission. Smith should confer with T. H. Pardo de Tavera, Gregorio Araneta, and José Ruiz de Luzuriaga. Taft hopes newly appointed Attorney General Araneta is not disappointed. If Smith approves of Shuster, Taft will ask President Roosevelt to act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-22
Governor General of the Philippines Smith has consulted with T. H. Pardo de Tavera, José Ruiz de Luzuriaga, and Gregorio Araneta, who all agree that W. Morgan Shuster would make a good Philippine Commissioner. Shuster is also popular with the Filipino people. David P. Barrows and Arthur W. Fergusson would also be a good fit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-23
Governor General of the Philippines Taft is concerned about Beekman Winthrop’s appointment to the Philippine Commission. There are several more experienced candidates and the appointment of such a young man could “disintegrate the Government.” Vice Governor Luke E. Wright has been diagnosed with amoebic dysentery and is not well. Bishops Denis J. Dougherty and Frederick Zadok Rooker have taken up their posts and Taft is pleased with them. He views the arrival of the American bishops as the end of the “Spanish friar hierarchy.” Negotiations for the friars’ lands continue, and Taft would recommend a deal that does not exceed $7.5 million.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-31
Governor General of the Philippines Taft fears the repercussions of Beekman Winthrop’s appointment to the Philippine Commission. Winthrop needs more experience and is regarded as of a lower rank then several others interested in the appointment. His appointment will likely lead to the resignation of Attorney General Lebbeus R. Wilfley and W. Morgan Shuster. Taft and the rest of the Commission support the appointment of General George W. Davis due to his construction and military experience. Taft believes that Davis would accept and has advised Winthrop of his opinion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-23