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Secretary of State Hay sends President Roosevelt a copy of the Treaty of Arbitration among American States that was created by the International Conference of American States in 1902 and recently ratified by the United States Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-08
John Hay returns a letter from Andrew Carnegie to President Roosevelt. Hay denies congratulating Carnegie as the Senate did not accept the amendments of the first canal treaty and prophecy by Carnegie was not fortunate after all.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-07
Andrew Carnegie writes to President Roosevelt urging him to proceed with ratifying the arbitration treaties. In Carnegie’s opinion, the senate amendments, like on previous occasions, will be accepted by all the parties and do not impair the overall good effect of the treaties.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-05
Charles W. Fairbanks telephoned, describing a meeting with Senator McCreary of Kentucky. The arbitration treaty would most likely be supported by the American South if the adjudication of Southern bonds did not fall to an arbitral tribunal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-20
Andrew Carnegie gives President Roosevelt his opinion of the roles of the Senate and the President in the treaty ratification and amendment process. Carnegie expresses his hope that the two sides can work together to finalize the arbitration treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-09
Secretary of State Hay reports about ongoing treaty negotiations. Concessions have been offered which favor the United States. Hay requests Roosevelt’s reaction. Note: There is a slight error in this text. Sir Robert Bond and Sir Michael Henry Herbert were involved in the treaty negotiations (not Sir Herbert Bond).
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-26
Text of a treaty of arbitration for pecuniary claims signed by delegates from multiple American countries at the Second International Conference of American States. President Roosevelt submits the treaty to the Senate for advice, consent, and ratification. Roosevelt includes Secretary of State Hay’s comments on the treaty.
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1902-05-07
Edgar S. Wilson thought that President Roosevelt would be pleased to hear that the Mississippi legislature passed a resolution urging the state’s senators to vote for the ratification of the Panama treaty. Wilson made a “quiet effort” to pass the resolution.
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1904-01-08
J. M. Dickinson updates Eli Shelby Hammond on his efforts in Tennessee and Mississippi to ensure ratification of the Panama treaty.
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1904-01-08
Newspaper clipping with two articles, “Corporations and Campaign Funds” and “Panama Canal Situation,” from the Wall Street Journal. The first article argues that corporate campaign donations are evil as a law of business. The Panama article suggests that Senate and Colombian opposition to the Panama treaty will eventually diminish leading to recognition for the Republic of Panama and an agreement for an American canal across the isthmus.
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1904-01-06
An article highlighted in the January 9, 1904, issue of The Churchman about President Roosevelt’s message to Congress defends his actions regarding Panama and encourages the ratification of the treaty.
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1904-01-09
The writer claims that William Jennings Bryan and United States Senate Democrats are attempting to organize a fight between Theodore Roosevelt and the senate over the San Domingo treaty in order to gain political advantage. The Roosevelt administration is aware of their efforts.
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1904-03-24
Public opinion in the South supports the ratification of the Panama treaty and the Louisiana legislature has instructed its senators, Murphy J. Foster and Samuel Douglas McEnery, to vote for the treaty. The public widely supports the treaty and the isthmian canal but many Democrats, led by Maryland Senator Arthur P. Gorman, are opposing the treaty in an effort to gain political capital.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09
Acting Secretary of State Adee clarifies the date for exchange of the ratifications of the Cuban treaty. The deadline has been extended for two months after January 31, 1903.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-07
Ambassador Hardy has received President Roosevelt’s ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and General Relations between the United States and Spain. However, due to the death of the late Queen Regent’s mother, the exchange with King Alfonso XIII has been postponed.
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1903-02-21
Senator Lodge reports the ratification of the Alaskan treaty and requests that President Roosevelt not provide any indication as to the appointment of the commissioners.
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1903-02-11
John Hay reports that Senators Fairbanks, Dolliver, and Allison favor the Alaskan treaty.
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1903-02-07
John Hay returns the corrected treaty. In order to save time on ratification, he would like the treaty sent to the Senate today.
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1903-02-02
Representative Payne suggests that the treaty with Cuba should not be binding until approved by both the House and Senate. This will avoid animosity as Representatives believe that treaty making power is subject to their right to originate revenue bills.
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1902-08-15
Secretary of State Hay agrees with Senator Dryden that the money is not payable until the President is satisfied with the land title and the treaty is ratified by both governments. Hay estimates this will take at least six months.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-12