Treaties--Revision

John Callan O’Laughlin informs President Roosevelt that the Japanese government has had a change of heart regarding the agreement between the United States and Japan which was proposed last fall. They would now like to enter into the agreement, which would give assurances that the Japanese would honor United States sovereignty over its Pacific possessions. Regarding a treaty that will end in 1912, O’Laughlin notes that the Japanese would like revisions regarding Japanese immigration to the United States. The Japanese are also thinking about annexing Korea.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-11

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

President Roosevelt vents his frustration with the United States Senate in a letter to Senator Spooner of Wisconsin. Roosevelt concedes that the Senate has a right to amend treaties, but he believes that the amendments offered by the Senate in regard to a series of arbitration treaties are so drastic that they render the treaties worthless, and he admits that he may choose to withdraw them from consideration. On six occasions in the letter, Roosevelt pointedly claims that the Senate amendments will make the treaties “shams.”

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1905-01-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The State Department contends that a canal treaty can be made with Panama without further legislation as Panama will simply take the place of Colombia within the Spooner law. The rights and obligations of the United States on the isthmus are the same no matter what government holds the territory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-11

Creator(s)

Unknown