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Edith Roosevelt’s fever is returning and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is calling in Dr. Osler from Baltimore. Roosevelt was pleased to receive the informative note from William S. Cowles about the investigation into the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, even though there is not yet any conclusion about the cause.
1898-02-25
Henry E. Cooper denies that Hawaii considered neutrality leading up to the Spanish-American War and subsequently provided assistance to the United States.
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1902-02-21
King Alfonso XIII of Spain would be gratified to have the American fleet visit a Spanish port.
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1903-07-15
Acting Secretary of State Loomis encloses a copy of a dispatch from Ambassador Hardy, the United States Minister to Spain, explaining the delay in his official reception.
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1903-03-10
Ambassador Hardy has received President Roosevelt’s ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and General Relations between the United States and Spain. However, due to the death of the late Queen Regent’s mother, the exchange with King Alfonso XIII has been postponed.
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1903-02-21
The Spanish Minister called regarding a New York Times article, and Hay responded that he was unaware of President Roosevelt’s decision.
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1903-01-10
Bellamy Storer finds the Secretary of the Legation in Madrid to be incompetent and asks President Roosevelt to replace him. Storer has had serious eye problems and the secretary has not even attempted to see him or ask for instructions. Storer feels he has done all the secretary’s work for some time, and in justice, he asks that someone new be sent to take his place.
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1902-12-30
Arthur S. Hardy prefers to remain at his post as Minister to Spain. If there is a command to go elsewhere, Hardy is willing to go. He has experience in Spain, and wants to bring that to bear in his work.
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1902-12-12
The Spanish Minister would like to be presented any day this week at President Roosevelt’s convenience.
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1902-10-20
Secretary of State Hay would like Mr. Walsh reminded that only President Roosevelt can invite a sovereign, such as the King of Spain, to the United States as it is a “matter involving great trouble and expense.”
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1902-10-09
On behalf of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Thomas F. Walsh invited King Alfonso XIII of Spain to attend the exposition. The King is willing to accept if this would be in accordance with President Roosevelt’s wishes. Walsh is also giving a speech at the Irrigation Congress and wants to make sure that Roosevelt receives proper credit for his work on irrigation legislation.
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1902-09-29
Secretary of State Hay discusses potential changes in the diplomatic service.
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1902-08-03
Richard Harding Davis has been traveling in Latin America and met with President Cipriano Castro of Venezuela. Castro said he is going to send President Roosevelt’s son Ted two Venezuelan ponies, and he gave Davis the Grand Cross of the Order of Bolivia. Davis jokes about how he helped run the Venezuelan government but is not respected by the United States. Davis plans to take a trip to Madrid for the Spanish coronation and plans to write about his experiences for Scribner’s or Colliers.
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1902-04-27
Senator Lodge discusses a proposed clause in a bill regarding trade with the Philippines. Lodge supports the clause, arguing that it gives preference to American ships and thereby encourages the construction of new ships.
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1902-01-27
Rafael Uribe Uribe introduces himself as a representative of Colombia’s Liberal Party and a soldier of the rebel army. He explains his party’s opposition to the conservative regime and asserts that it fought against the extension of the concession of the Panama Canal to the French. He asserts that the liberals are fighting against tyrannical oppression and hopes that the United States will look upon them with sympathy.
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1901-12
Dr. J. L. M. Curry has agreed to serve as President Roosevelt’s representative at the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
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1901-12-28
Nicholas Murray Butler recommends J. L. M. Curry to represent the United States at the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
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1901-12-17
Ambassador Storer supports the negotiations in Rome and hopes that once the treaty is complete he can leave Madrid. Storer has read President Roosevelt’s message and the Schley decision. He apologizes for his letters of “criticism and complaint.”
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1901-12-18
J. L. M. Curry and his wife have close ties to the Spanish royal family and he believes they are popular in Spain. He suggests that they serve as special representatives of the United States at the coming of age celebrations for King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
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1901-12-16
Jose Brunetti requests President Roosevelt’s signature and endorsement for an upcoming publication by the Spanish Red Cross Association.
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1901-11-16