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President Roosevelt would like to frame the picture that Secretary of the Interior of the Philippine Islands Worcester sent to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-12
President Roosevelt received Lyman Abbott’s letter about his interview with journalist Eleanor Franklin Egan. He has reviewed the articles in Egan’s collection and hopes they will be widely circulated as they provide a comprehensive account of the situation in the Philippines. He lists various articles and their titles and hopes they will “convert indifference to the Philippines into active interest.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-09
President Roosevelt instructs Acting Secretary of War Oliver how to respond to letters he has received regarding official travel expenditures. Roosevelt tells Oliver to ask Baldwin to come to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president. He also informs Oliver that Secretary of War William H. Taft is visiting the Philippines on duty and therefore his expenses are covered while in official capacity. Roosevelt promises to carefully review the circumstances before any vouchers are approved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-13
President Roosevelt shares editor of the Churchman Silas McBee’s interest in and puzzlement over the sermon of Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippines, which he analytically criticizes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-27
In anticipation of General Edwards’s arrival in Manila, Frank W. Carpenter informs him of the political and economic conditions of the Philippines during American occupation. Carpenter has lived in the Philippines for nine years and has a thorough understanding of the Filipino people. Although many in the United States worry about an insurrection in the Philippines, Carpenter assures Edwards that most Filipinos are peaceful and that public order is in good condition. Carpenter believes that a Nationalist majority in the Assembly would be beneficial to American interests, even though people in the United States think differently.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-06
Bishop Brent writes how glad he is that the editors of The Outlook are supporting “manly sport” in the Philippines by offering an “Outlook Cup” as a tennis trophy. Brent believes the church should support healthy recreation more than it does, and he does not fear criticism which may come for this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-20
Secretary of War Taft forwards to President Roosevelt a cable from Governor-General of the Philippines James Francis Smith, which explains that sympathizers abroad plan on demanding the immediate decolonization of the Philippines by the United States. However, Taft is unconcerned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-19
Governor General of the Philippines Wright writes to Secretary of War Taft about the appointment of James Francis Smith. Wright notes that Smith prefers a position on the Supreme Court to his current position as Secretary of Public Instruction in the Philippines. He urges Taft to hold Smith’s appointment until he receives another letter from him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-02
President Roosevelt encloses for Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry telegrams from Philippines Governor General James Francis Smith and president-elect William H. Taft. In light of Smith’s telegram, Roosevelt feels it is “absolutely unwarranted” not to allow the crews shore leave in Manila. He orders Newberry to tell Admiral Charles S. Sperry that, seeing as Admiral Giles B. Harber’s men have been given full shore leave, Sperry should grant his crew shore leave with precautions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-21
President Roosevelt denies the rumors of his seeking renomination at the convention, and points out that he has steadfastly supported Secretary of War William H. Taft. He also tells Lyman Abbott that he approves of the articles on immigrants that Edward Alfred Steiner has written in The Outlook. Roosevelt has tried to make his Cabinet representative of all types of Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-29
President Roosevelt tells Eugene A. Philbin that, on the report of Captain Frank McIntyre, there is no foundation for the complaints of Bishop Thomas Augustine Hendrick. Additionally, Hendrick’s secretary, Father Bernard S. Rawlinson, visited Secretary of War William H. Taft and said that he did not think that Hendrick’s complaints were justified. Roosevelt asks Philbin to treat the letter as confidential, and asks if he would come to Washington, D.C., so that Roosevelt and Taft could speak with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-13
President Roosevelt assures Cardinal Gibbons that Governor General of the Philippines James Francis Smith has said Superintendent of Education David P. Barrows has never shown any bias against Catholics in his position. However, if Barrows is appointed to the Philippines Commission, Roosevelt intends to appoint a Catholic as superintendent, as well as put another Catholic on the Commission. He will speak with Secretary of War William H. Taft about the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-10
President Roosevelt assures Bishop Horstmann that Governor General of the Philippines James Francis Smith spoke well of David P. Barrows. If Barrows is appointed to the Philippines Commission, Roosevelt intends to appoint a Catholic as superintendent, as well as put another Catholic on the Commission. Roosevelt will speak with Secretary of War William H. Taft before he makes a decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-10
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he approves of Philippines Governor James Francis Smith’s action regarding the Japanese consul. Roosevelt will talk to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte about appointing John K. Beach to the federal judgeship in Connecticut. Roosevelt approves of Beach’s knowledge of and sympathy with labor unions. After talking with William Loeb, Roosevelt has instructed Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer to follow Taft’s instructions regarding postmaster appointments in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-15
President Roosevelt responds to the letter from Major Douglas Hughes Wise, enclosed in the letter from his father, John S. Wise. Roosevelt believes that the “Democrats and anti-imperialists” in Congress care little of the needs of the Filipino people, and makes legislation on the matter “almost impossible.” However, Roosevelt will share Major Wise’s letter with Governor-General of the Philippines James Francis Smith and Secretary of War William H. Taft, as he fundamentally agrees with it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-16
President Roosevelt enjoyed reading Secretary of War Taft’s letter and expresses his admiration for Taft. He can sympathize with the difficulties Taft worries about but does not feel they are as great as Taft makes them out to be. While Taft will likely be attacked on Panama and the Philippines, Roosevelt reassures him that he believes Taft has acted correctly, comments that they “play the game very much alike,” and describes some of the difficulties he is presently encountering. Roosevelt is glad that Taft will be staying in his cabinet longer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02
President Roosevelt sends Alexander Patrick Doyle the text of a telegram from Governor-General Henry C. Ide related to Archbishop J. J. Harty which addresses a situation that Governor-General James Francis Smith was unable to answer relating to statements made by H. Lawrence Noble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-16
President Roosevelt sends Alexander Patrick Doyle a copy of Vice Governor of the Philippines James Francis Smith’s letter to Archbishop J. J. Harty, and asks Doyle to forward it to Harty after reading it. Roosevelt is saddened “that the Archbishop, for whom I have a very high regard, should have permitted himself to get into the mental condition into which he seems to have fallen.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-15
President Roosevelt regrets that he missed the opportunity to meet with Archbishop Ireland during his return from his recent trip to the Philippines. He heard from Governor James Francis Smith of the Philippines that Ireland met with him and had a very satisfactory talk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-11
President Roosevelt is annoyed at the letters of Archbishop of Manila J. J. Harty, and tells Secretary of War Taft that Harty “is indulging in every kind of threat and is thereby putting it out of our power to do what he requests.” Roosevelt asks when Governor-General James Francis Smith is supposed to visit Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-11