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William Emlen Roosevelt encloses a copy of a letter from James Alexander Scrymser to Secretary of State John Hay. He does not believe the American government should subsidize foreign cables, but it is important to sustain communication with Central and South America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-12
President Roosevelt thanks Congressman Pollard of Nebraska for his support of the shipping subsidy bill in Congress. Roosevelt reviews his past statements on the subject, which make the case for federal support of American shipping in order for it to be competitive with that of other nations, which is heavily subsidized by national governments. Secretary of State Elihu Root’s recent trip to South America opened new opportunities for trade there, but the shipping industry needs help to compete successfully on routes to South American ports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-19
Bartlett S. Johnston apologizes for placing B. N. Baker in a false position with President Roosevelt. He only thought that Roosevelt would be interested in Baker’s opinion on the steamship subsidy matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Elbridge Gerry Keith provides his opinion on trusts, reciprocity, and subsidies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05
Robert Wilson Patterson has had discussions with several Republican business leaders of the Chicago, Illinois, area. He finds that there is support for making the affairs of trusts public. William McKinley’s reciprocity policy has support but subsidizing an increase in the commercial marine is unpopular.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05
Robert Wilson Patterson has had discussions with several Republican business leaders of the Chicago, Illinois, area. He finds that there is support for making the affairs of trusts public, but methods of regulation should be decided on later. William McKinley’s reciprocity policy has support, but subsidizing an increase in the commercial marine is unpopular.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05