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Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

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Partial report on ringing church bells

Partial report on ringing church bells

One page of a report including correspondence from the parish priest in Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines. The priest requests that the prohibition against ringing church bells early in the morning be lifted, to allow his parishioners to celebrate Christmas as they have been accustomed to do. Governor General William H. Taft responds by referring the issue back to the municipal authorities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-24

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from St. Clair McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from St. Clair McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt

St. Clair McKelway writes to President Roosevelt regarding the proposed handling of the Manila problem in Rome. McKelway encourages Roosevelt to make the Vatican come to the United States and deal with the issues on American soil. Governor Taft is part of the delegation that will attempt to handle the situation. Rome regards the arrangement as an establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Vatican. Mssers. Ireland and Gorman are preceding Taft’s delegation to tell the views of the American government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-18

Creator(s)

McKelway, St. Clair, 1845-1915

Letter from Nathaniel Henchman Davis to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Nathaniel Henchman Davis to Theodore Roosevelt

Nathaniel Henchman Davis is sending a .45 caliber Winchester rifle that President Roosevelt had requested. Davis believes this rifle to be perfect for large game. He also suggests that Governor Taft should have a longer vacation from his duties in the Philippines and lose weight due to poor health. Although Taft could probably return safely, his doctor recommends a longer break.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-19

Creator(s)

Davis, Nathaniel Henchman, 1858-1910

Memorandum from Elihu Root

Memorandum from Elihu Root

Secretary of War Root believes that the military and civil affairs of the Philippines have been “able and successful.” American sovereignty is being accepted and many former Filipino rebels have accepted positions in the civil government. Root sees no benefit to bringing Cuban or Puerto Rican delegations to the Philippines or bringing a delegation of Filipinos to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-05

Creator(s)

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge provides a note of introduction for George W. Beavers of the Post Office. Beveridge attempted to introduce Beavers in person, but President Roosevelt was meeting with General Nelson Appleton Miles and the Senator had to leave for a meeting related to Governor-General of the Philippines William H. Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

Creator(s)

Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927

Letter from Maria Longworth Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Maria Longworth Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Maria Longworth Storer apologizes for the harm she may have caused by informing Cardinal Rampolla of President Roosevelt and William H. Taft’s opinions concerning the Catholic Church and church policy in the United States. Roosevelt had previously expressed concern about a reactionary Church policy that could prove disastrous for Catholic interests and American policy. Storer supports a liberal church policy that she believes will create “honest citizens and loyal patriots.” She does not understand how her actions have harmed Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-30

Creator(s)

Storer, Maria Longworth, 1849-1932