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President Roosevelt introduces Ambassador Tower to John St. Loe Strachey, editor of The Spectator, and for whom Roosevelt has great respect.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-14
This memorandum states that President Roosevelt desires to send the next volume of his speeches to John St. Loe Strachey in England. The volume will be marked where Roosevelt mentions socialism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-11
Responding to a letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee, President Roosevelt notes that A. Maurice Low was blacklisted from access to the White House or other governmental agencies after he printed slanderous material. Roosevelt is surprised that Fabian Ware keeps Low on the staff of London’s Morning Post. Roosevelt agrees to have Fülöp László paint his portrait. Roosevelt also informs Lee about international relations between the United States and Canada, particularly with reference to immigration from Japan. He recounts discussions he has had with William Lyon Mackenzie King on this subject, and what the position of the United States is on the matter–namely, that working class Japanese immigrants should be kept out of English-speaking countries, and that working class immigrants from English-speaking countries should be kept out of Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-02
President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Reid that he values the editorial from the Times. He asks if Reid ever sees John St. Loe Strachey of The Spectator.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-31
President Roosevelt thanks Amy Simpson Strachey for sending the picture and feels the same way about his children as Strachey feels about hers. Roosevelt hopes Strachey and her husband, John St. Loe Strachey, can visit in the next year or two.
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1905-01-06
President Roosevelt agrees with Finley Peter Dunne about protesting against the “Anglo-Saxon alliance” theory because he believes Americans are “a new race, composed of many Old-World stocks.” While the president is not against friendliness to the English government, he is not going to ignore other European governments. Roosevelt declares himself a “strong home-ruler” and gives examples of a number of individuals who have hated their country of origin, noting it is impossible for him to champion every hatred. The president expresses his gratitude for the support he has received from young men, “Catholic by faith and of Irish descent,” and discusses a number of Irish and Catholic individuals he has put in government positions.
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1904-12-03
Admiral French Ensor Chadwick shares with Theodore Roosevelt his thoughts concerning diplomacy and international relations. He has for some time believed that the relationship between Great Britain and France will lead to trouble, and continues to predict conflict with Germany, particularly over bad blood arising from the Morocco conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-09
John R. Carter encloses three articles about President Roosevelt that he believes Roosevelt will find amusing. Arthur Hamilton Lee’s response to Maurice Low’s article will appeal to “fair-minded” people. Carter thanks Roosevelt for his last letter and updates him on his family’s activities over Christmas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-12
Elihu Root writes to President Roosevelt of Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick’s death, and of the importance of the appointment of a replacement, to satisfying the financial world that “property is safe in [Roosevelt’s] hands.” Root has also received a letter from John St. Loe Strachey concerning pensions and wants to discuss it with Roosevelt before answering.
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1904-05-04
Governor Roosevelt believes that James Russell Parsons should not come to the conference because the regents may become suspicious of him. He discusses their upcoming trip to the Department of Public Instruction and the possibility of going to the headquarters of the Regents. McKelway “has again changed front.” Roosevelt asks Holls to forward the enclosed documents to John St. Loe Strachey.
1900-01-27
The Earl of Cromer is unable to visit the United States but enjoyed his time there in the past, even spending time with General Grant’s army at Petersburg. He has heard that Leonard Wood will be visiting Egypt and gives his assurance that General Wood will receive a generous welcome. He believes Wood has done a good job of handling the situation in Cuba. He thanks President Roosevelt for his kind message sent through John St. Loe Strachey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-25
Henry White has received assurances that Great Britain will support the Dutch with armed force if Queen Wilhelmina dies and her proposed successor, a German prince, attempts to unite the Netherlands and Germany. The Strachey family has been invited to the White House and White summarizes his understanding of their travel plans.
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1902-10-29
The Strachey family will be visiting the United States and expects to hear from the White House. Nicholas Murray Butler congratulates President Roosevelt on the conclusion of the Anthracite Coal Strike and is pleased that his friend, Bishop Spalding, is a member of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-17
Secretary of State Hay directs President Roosevelt to an admirable article about the President written by Spectator editor John St. Loe Strachey. Hay is pleased with the progress towards a Central American canal, and the British appear supportive. Congressman Hepburn will attempt to rush a canal bill through the House. Hay hopes to extend his New Hampshire vacation a week or two more but is available at any time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-02