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Ambassador Storer supports the negotiations in Rome and hopes that once the treaty is complete he can leave Madrid. Storer has read President Roosevelt’s message and the Schley decision. He apologizes for his letters of “criticism and complaint.”
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1901-12-18
Marrion Wilcox copies the text of a complimentary letter he received from Governor Taft. Taft compliments Wilcox’s article and invites him to the Philippines. Wilcox plans to ask President Roosevelt for a position in the Philippines.
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1901-11-02
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses clippings and a letter from Governor Taft that may interest President Roosevelt. He believes that Seth Low will be elected as mayor of New York, New York, and has heard rumors about a group of Republicans planning for a presidential “boom” on behalf of Governor Odell.
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1901-10-26
Secretary of the Navy Long forwards a message from Rear Admiral Rodgers of the Asiatic squadron that the USS General Alava has been placed at the disposal of Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft.
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1901-10-18
A vessel has been placed at the disposal of Governor Taft and his associates.
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1901-10-12
Series of letters documenting the response to a complaint from Imus, Cavite, Philippines, that a Mr. McGregor was conducting some sort of survey while accompanied by two armed American soldiers. Government and military records dispute this claim and the complaint was deemed groundless.
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1901-11
Governor Agudo Agbayani reports that the municipal council of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, has attempted to cede the town’s cemetery to the local church. Agbayani believes that this action violates the municipal code. Governor William H. Taft confirms that the municipality must retain its property until judicial proceedings determine if the church is the proper owner.
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1901-10
Lorenzo Fernandez complains that two foreigners, at the direction of the Belgian consul, have taken over a convent in Jalajala, Rizal, Philippines. If there is truth to the report of occupation then it is against the law and Governor Taft has referred the matter to the governor of Rizal for investigation.
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1901-10-02
General Funston thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the congratulatory letter upon Funston’s commission as a brigadier general. He regrets that his military service will prevent him from “whooping it up” for a Roosevelt presidential campaign in 1904. Funston reports that the situation in the Philippines is difficult and he wishes the army could use an “iron hand.” He has a low opinion of Filipinos and does not believe they are currently suitable for self government.
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1901-09-02
Lyman Abbott is departing for vacation but presumes the Taft article will be published in The Outlook soon. Abbott read in the newspaper about the illness within the Roosevelt family and hopes it is not serious.
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1901-09-05
George Curry has resigned as governor of the Camarines and is now chief of police in Manila. He is proud that Governor Taft selected him for the position. The situation in the Philippines is “working along very nicely” and the Rough Riders on the islands are doing well. Curry reports that Lieutenant Sweet, the former secret service chief, was arrested for abusing prisoners but will likely get out of trouble. He also mentions that Captain Green, who is with him, wishes to be remembered by Roosevelt and “all of the old boys.”
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1901-09-05
Lawrence F. Abbott responds to Vice President Roosevelt’s letter to his father, Lyman Abbott, who is on vacation. The Outlook would be pleased to have an article on Governor Taft but cannot print it until November. Abbott regrets not being able to attend the meeting at Roosevelt’s home and suggests District Attorney Philbin as a candidate for mayor.
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1901-08-28
William C. Morris illustrates Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s attempts to derail Secretary of War William H. Taft’s “boom”, or his plans to run for President in the next election.
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1907-03-28
This article describes President Roosevelt as the “overwhelming choice” of state legislators in South Dakota and Nebraska, as illustrated by the results of a poll.
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1907-03-02