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Governor Loosin endorses a proclamation of freedom of religion in the Philippines, in response to a dispute between local citizens and several friars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-09
Governor Joven responds to a request from Governor General Taft for a report regarding the tensions with the Catholic friars in his province. Joven encloses two letters he received from the municipal president of Lubao, Eugenio Fernandez. There is a great deal of animosity between the friars and the people of Lubao. Fernandez fears for the friars’ safety and cannot guarantee it if they choose to stay in the city. In the ten days that passed between Fernandez’s two letters, one friar died (naturally), a second returned to Manila, and a third was waiting to hear from the bishop.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-25
Secretary of War Root will be visiting President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, New York, and is bringing some papers that need the President’s attention, including a response to a dispatch from Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-10
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-24
Gifford Pinchot returns correspondence between President Roosevelt and Judge Taft.
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1902-05-10
Joseph Bucklin Bishop thought President Roosevelt would like to see the enclosed item that he wrote to help Elihu Root and William H. Taft.
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1902-05-13
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.
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1902-04-18
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.
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1902-04-19
Assistant Secretary of War Sanger informs President Roosevelt that Judge Taft will dine with him this evening.
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1902-04-21
St. Clair McKelway discusses the government negotiating with the Vatican concerning property in Manila, Philippines.
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1902-04-08
Winslow Warren describes the current policy in the Philippines as “un-American” and believes that the fighting would end if it was made clear that the United States desires the independence of the Philippines. Warren also cautions against trying to “Americanize” the Filipinos.
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1902-02-25
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-05
Henry T. Allen, Chief of the Philippines Constabulary, updates Caspar Whitney on the military and political situation in the Philippines.
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1902-02-13
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.
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1902-02-03
Lyman Abbott would like to meet with Governor-General Taft for guidance on the Philippines situation.
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1902-01-24
Secretary of War Root will bring the correspondence supporting the appointment of Captain Claude E. Sawyer to a judgeship in the Philippines to the attention of Governor-General William H. Taft. Root returns Senator John Lowndes McLaurin’s letter of January 21.
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1902-01-30
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.
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1902-01-30
Archbishop Ireland clarifies his suggestion that John Watson Foster be sent as an envoy to the Vatican. Governor Taft would be the ideal candidate as he is the most knowledgeable regarding Filipino matters. However, the urgency of the situation and Taft’s many responsibilities may require an alternative selection.
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1902-01-03
William Eleroy Curtis notes a “striking similarity” between the situation in the Philippines and that which prevailed in Bosnia before the Austrians took charge of Bosnia in 1879. He suggests that Governor Taft visit Bosnia to observe how their situation was resolved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-09
Lyman Abbott would be pleased to meet with William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-26