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Philippines Governor William H. Taft has already recommended the necessary legislation to Congress regarding the “use of lighters and launch of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-12
The matter of Apolinario Mabini has been stirred up in the Philippines at the same time as it arose in the United States. Secretary of War Root encloses an endorsement from Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft on the subject.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-14
John J. Wynne is pleased with the appointment of McDonough to the Manila Bench and feels that the issue of church property in the Philippines is being settled satisfactorily.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-01
“The assemblies of presidents representing all the Negros of the West” request the retention of William H. Taft as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-18
Henry W. Taft sends a speech by his brother, Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft, on corporate and labor matters that may be of interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-22
Federals Liberals Nationalists request keeping Governor William H. Taft to complete work of America in Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-10
Philippine lawyers request that Governor Taft remain as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-11
The International Club reports that Filipinos are against Governor Taft’s departure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-11
Mayor Cruz Herrara claims there was a demonstration in Malacanang supporting the continuance of Governor Taft as Governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
Guerrero Luna claims that Filipinos not affiliated with political parties consider the retention of Governor Taft as necessary to maintain peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
The Real Estate Owners Association supports the retention of Governor Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
The provincial officials of Risal (sic) province request the retention of Governor Taft as governor of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-14
Senator Hoar intends to speak out against the internment of Filipino leader Apolinario Mabini as President Roosevelt, Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft, and Secretary of War Elihu Root have decided his confinement away from the Philippines will continue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-15
Henry W. Taft writes about his brother, Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft. The Taft family is against William being appointed to the Supreme Court but worries that his work in the Philippines will keep him away for several more years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-16
Provincial officials and the general assembly of Horhogon (sic, Sorsogon) province request the retention of Governor Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-17
Henry Billings Brown supports the rumored appointment of Governor Taft to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-06
Senator Lodge encloses the amendment he added to the Sundry Civil Appropriations bill. Governor Taft has noted the importance of this amendment and Lodge asks President Roosevelt to recommend its passage to Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-06
Multiple officials of the Philippines request the continuance of Taft as Governor. Item includes a clean copy and an edited copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-07
The members of the Philippine Commission urge President Roosevelt to retain William H. Taft as Governor-General of the Philippines, as they consider his presence necessary for success. A draft and the final copy of the message are included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-07
The native Filipino press is against Governor Taft’s departure and believes his retention is necessary for peace and the success of American policy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-10