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Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft forwards a message from Japanese Foreign Minister Jutaro Komura thanking President Roosevelt for working to find peace in the Japanese Russian conflict. The Japanese await the president’s return to Washington to contribute to a peace plan. Taft tells Roosevelt that Ambassador Kogoro Takahira seems to believe the Japanese government was being too cautious in their messaging regarding their wish to end the war, about the result of the Battle of Port Arthur, and about Roosevelt’s influence on the peace party. Taft also met with British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand after Durand spoke to Lord Lansdowne, regarding British and French reaction after the First Moroccan Crisis. Taft also spoke to Durand about his conversation with German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-02

Creator(s)

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

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin reports on the movements of Russian admiral Zinoviĭ Petrovich Rozhestvenskiĭ’s fleet in the China Sea. He believes that these movements show that Russia is not yet ready to take the first steps toward peace with Japan. Russian Ambassador Arthur Paul Nicholas Cassini has also stated that currently there is not a chance for peace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-09

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin informs President Roosevelt of recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Japan. Count Arthur Cassini agrees with the Japanese Minister that there can be no peace until after the battle and question of command of the sea is determined, and O’Laughlin believes Roosevelt would be the best medium through which to initiate negotiations between the two countries. O’Laughlin also cautions Roosevelt regarding a trip to Japan planned by Secretary of War William H. Taft and Alice Roosevelt, which Cassini believes will provoke hard feelings in Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-23

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

Telegram from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt

Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee relates that he received an official communication from Japanese Minister Takahira requesting that the United States detain any Russian officers and crewmen on the Lena warship once it docks in San Francisco for repairs. Adee suggests that President Roosevelt acknowledge the request and affirm U.S. neutrality. Also, Adee refers to a telegram from Admiral Goodrich that was forwarded to Roosevelt, in which Goodrich notes the Lena‘s Commander’s request that the crew be paroled and sent home. Adee advises acknowledging the request and emphasizing U.S. neutrality and the necessity of obtaining Japanese permission before paroling the crew. Lastly, Adee notes that there is one passenger on the Lena and asks Roosevelt whether he believes he should also be detained.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-17

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924

Telegram from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt

Acting Secretary of State Adee relays for President Roosevelt his meeting with Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira regarding the Russian steamer Lena. The Japanese government expects the United States to deal with the steamer “without delay,” and Adee told Takahira that the necessary steps are underway to examine the ship and make repairs if necessary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-13

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924

Memorandum of interview with the Japanese minister and Mister Adee

Memorandum of interview with the Japanese minister and Mister Adee

A transcript of the interview between Acting Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee and the Japanese Minister regarding how the United States intends to handle the docking of the Russian cruiser Lena in San Francisco for repairs. Adee informs the minister that the State Department does not have the authority to enforce neutrality laws, but that the proper departments will deal properly with the cruiser after the necessity and extent of the repairs has been ascertained.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-13

Creator(s)

Unknown

Memorandum for the Japanese Government given by the President to Minister Takahira, June 15, 1905

Memorandum for the Japanese Government given by the President to Minister Takahira, June 15, 1905

While President Roosevelt regretted Japan’s rejection of the Hague as the location of peace negotiations between Japan and Russia, he has notified Russia that the location will be Washington, D.C. He advises Japan to not demand an answer from Russia regarding the negotiating powers of their plenipotentiaries, as Russia used the same language Roosevelt did which was already vetted by Japan. Even if Russia does not give its representatives full negotiating power, it would not give Japan grounds to refuse to meet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff