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Text of an agreement between the United States and Spain for reciprocal tariff concessions between the two nations. Typed in both English and Spanish, and signed by American Ambassador Collier and Spanish Minister of State Pío Gullón.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-01
Papal Chamberlain Francis Augustus MacNutt wants to explain to Henry White about William Dudley Foulke’s suggestion that he “correct certain calumnies spread against me in Rome.” MacNutt knows that White intends to speak with the Portuguese Ambassador to the Vatican, M. d’Antas, who has been MacNutt’s loyal friend. The Austrian Ambassador Count Nikolaus Szécsen von Temerlin has received misguided information that needs correcting. MacNutt worries that President Roosevelt has been misled concerning MacNutt’s conduct and reputation and that only Roosevelt can correct the injury done to his character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-03
Andrew Carnegie agrees with President Roosevelt on disarmament, although he recognizes that it will be difficult to formulate a satisfactory plan. Carnegie says Roosevelt’s declaration that the United States does not seek to increase the present Navy but only to maintain it will be the great force making for agreement. Carnegie criticizes the practice of failing to give previous notice of war before attacking, and presents the “League of Peace” idea as the easiest and best solution. He encourages Roosevelt to be the one to formally propose it, as the United States is the only great power “free from international jealousies.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-27
Brigadier General Bell reports to Governor Taft on preparations being made by the War Department in case intervention becomes necessary. Bell discusses the logistics of intervention in detail, mainly pertaining to transportation and notes the War Department is prepared to promptly respond.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-29
John Hampton Barnes reports to Origen S. Seymour that he has spoken with Archibald Loudon Snowden, former United States Minister to Spain, regarding Snowden’s request to transfer Francis N. MacNutt, his secretary of legation, in 1893. It was alleged McNutt was transferred because he divulged secrets to priests. Snowden stated that he merely could not rely on MacNutt’s loyalty during negotiations and had no knowledge of MacNutt divulging secrets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-29
John F. Stevens complains to Theodore P. Shonts about the lack of labor for the construction of the Panama Canal. Stevens states he would like to hire Chinese and Spanish laborers instead of West Indian laborers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-04
Chairman Shonts of the Isthmian Canal Commission sends Secretary of War Taft proposals for securing alternative sources of labor for the construction of the Panama Canal. He recommends Spanish or Chinese laborers, and outlines the costs for either group. He asks Taft for his input on the proposals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-16
William Miller Collier agrees that sending a new ambassador, rather than elevating him, is more complementary to the King of Spain. Collier has heard good things of incoming Ambassador Frederick W. Whitridge. Collier gets on well with the Spanish Premiere, Segismundo Moret, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Juan Manuel Sánchez y Gutiérrez de Castro. He has been giving dinner parties attended by all the Court and the government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-15
Elihu Root writes to Baron von Sternburg regarding the control of Moroccan ports. Root disagrees with dividing the control of the ports among several different nations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-17
This document compiles research regarding the foundation and present condition, including value and ownership, of four Catholic organizations in Manila, which Secretary of War Taft discussed in an address at the University of Notre Dame.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-27
Freiherr Sternburg relays a letter from Emperor William II regarding arrangements to negotiate control of Morocco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-13
Charles Morgan regrets that he and his wife cannot accept the invitation to Alice Roosevelt’s wedding. His son Charles C. Morgan also cannot attend as he will be rowing for Harvard. Morgan wishes to call to Roosevelt’s attention the upcoming house bill related to veterans that served in the Civil War, War with Spain, and in the Philippines. Morgan hopes Roosevelt will run again for president and feels “the country is safe in your hands.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-21
William Miller Collier, Ambassador to Spain, writes to President Roosevelt regarding the King of Spain’s wedding and Collier’s appointment as special ambassador for the occasion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-20
In a history of the new American Navy and the Spanish-American War printed in The Outlook, John Davis Long, who was Secretary of the Navy during the war, has claimed that President Roosevelt, then an assistant secretary of the navy, advocated for attacking the Spanish fleet before a declaration of war. The unknown author does not think that Long’s claims injure Roosevelt but adds to his reputation for initiative and courage because the Spanish fleet was heading towards the United States on a hostile mission. The author does not believe that a formal declaration is required before hostilities and provides several historical examples. The author also suggests an early fleet engagement could have saved lives by bringing an earlier peace and preventing an invasion of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-27
In an informal letter, Ambassador Collier describes the atmosphere in Spain in regard to the new king and the current ministries. He also describes how he is getting along as the new Ambassador in Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-31
The memorandum outlines Venezuela’s revenue and debts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-28
Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt about events in England following news of the death of Secretary of State John Hay, including the Fourth of July reception held by the embassy there. Reid shares information about the Kings of England and Spain and hopes that she will share the news with President Roosevelt. Reid also expresses some nervousness about speeches being printed verbatim in Europe, and remarks about the volume of speeches he is asked to give. He includes several songs that were sung at gatherings he attended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-10
Ambassador Sternburg writes President Roosevelt about the terms of the Madrid conference regulating the rights of foreigners in Morocco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-01
Senator Lodge thanks President Roosevelt for his letter of May 15 and apologizes for making Roosevelt read so much of his poor handwriting. Lodge praises Roosevelt’s speech that he gave in Chicago. He suggests that labor unions are more dangerous than capitalists because the labor unions control more votes. Lodge mentions several political issues, including the continuing unrest over laborers from Japan, possible charges against Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis, the appointment of Charles J. Bonaparte as Attorney General, as well as international relations. Lodge also gives some details of his trip to Italy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-03
In Anatole France’s new book, Sur la Pierre Blanche, there is a passage which is not flattering to President Roosevelt. George W. Smalley praises Roosevelt’s personal qualities and professional accomplishments and hopes that France will reconsider his assessment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-15