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Tiffany and Company writes to President Roosevelt to ask for permission to design a bronze plaque to commemorate the signing of the peace treaty at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The company has manufactured other commemorative items and they would be proud to create this item as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-08
Pearl Wight encourages J. R. Thornton to amend the Arbitration Treaty Bill with Senator Elihu Root’s amendment and then pass it because it will be able to prevent many wars in the future. Wight compares international arbitration to businessmen settling their disputes with compromise rather than long lawsuits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Translation of a statement in Russia’s Official Messenger, reporting on the peace negotiations and settlement between Japan and Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-01
President Roosevelt reports that he is struggling to get his two treaties ratified by the Senate and has stopped his broad-sword and single-stick play in favor of riding and walking. He hopes that Billings will allow Kermit and Ted to start home Saturday evening since Roosevelt is leaving for his western tour right after the Senate adjourns.
1903-03-15
The United States will hold the Chinese government responsible for any losses incurred due to the anti-American boycott. Despite reports, Japan has not been aiding China. Transcribed are three messages to the Foreign Office and two newspaper articles, from the North China Daily Times and the Chefoo Daily News.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-17
The governments of the United Kingdom and Japan agree to maintain peace in East Asia and India, ensure independence of and equal trade opportunities in China, and maintain each party’s rights within that region. Great Britain recognizes Japan’s influence over Korea, and Japan recognizes Great Britain’s influence in India. The parties agree to discuss any encroachment on these terms and defend them if threatened. This agreement will remain in force for ten years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-12
President Roosevelt thanks Maurice Francis Egan for sending him an article. Roosevelt comments on the character of Oregon Senator John M. Gearin and criticizes his involvement with “fractional politics” regarding the Santo Domingo treaty.
1906-03-05
Editorial calls for the impeachment of Woodrow Wilson after his violation of the Constitution and the Hay-Pauncefort treaty in allowing Colombia to use the Panama Canal free of tolls.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1914-05-2
Theodore Roosevelt informs George Nathaniel Curzon Marquess Curzon of Kedleston that he looks forward to Fraser’s book and adds that American politics are far less interesting at the moment due to them being unclear. Roosevelt comments on the Italian-Turkish affair and is ready for a treaty between Great Britain and the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
President Roosevelt tells British Ambassador to the United States Grey that Rennel Rodd was offered a position interacting with the US government, but turned it down. Roosevelt contrasts the attitudes and relations of a number of different countries with America and England, and takes a specific focus on Japan. Roosevelt notes that Japan has continued preparing for war over the last decade, and writes that there will be industrial competition between Japan and European countries. He also wonders if they are planning on invading America, Germany, or the Philippines. Roosevelt wants the United States and Japan to sign a treaty stating they will keep their citizens out of each other’s labor markets. Roosevelt closes by remarking on the similarities in governmental thinking and military approach between the United States and England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-19
President Roosevelt suggests Henry Clay MacDowell for judge in Virginia. Ted Roosevelt has broken his collarbone playing football. It is not a serious injury and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is relieved as she believes he will not be able to play for the remainder of the season. Mr. Morgan is in favor of the treaty and believes opposition to it will crumble. Edward Oliver Wolcott shall have the Colorado appointments but he must produce men that live up to Roosevelt’s standards.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-19
President Roosevelt acknowledges receipt of Ambassador Choate’s letter, and hopes to see him at the White House soon. He is pleased by the Isthmian Canal treaty, and believes Secretary of State John Hay “is already satisfied of having stayed with me.” Roosevelt was interested to read Choate’s account of King Edward VII’s remarks about him, and asks Choate to convey his personal greeting and regards to the King.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09
George H. Boyd writes to Theodore Roosevelt at the direction of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and encloses Treaties for Roosevelt to view.
Jacob A. Riis remembers that The Times did not support Theodore Roosevelt on arbitration treaties and so shares the editorial from The Times today.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-30
Victor Morawetz agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s published conclusions on the proposed arbitration treaty. He asks to call Roosevelt at The Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
George LeRoy Brown acknowledges receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and discusses the concept of compulsory versus voluntary arbitration. He quips that it’s just as important to “go-a-fishing” as it is to go to school. He also believes daily exercise is necessary for building character, but thinks convincing older army officers might be difficult.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Herman Bernstein writes to Theodore Roosevelt after having read Roosevelt’s article “Peace of Righteousness.” Bernstein recalls having an agreeable meeting with Roosevelt, during which Roosevelt informed Bernstein he cannot, as a former President, write publicly on foreign matters. Bernstein urges him to reconsider.
Bernstein states that he understands foreign nations have no international legal standing to interfere with “Jewish massacres”, and that foreign nations cannot criticize the lack of reforms that had been codified in the Manifesto of October 17, 1905. However, Bernstein claims that Russia violated the Russo-America treaty of 1832 due to their treatment of Jewish Americans and states that by allowing in to continue, “Uncle Sam… should permit his ‘face to be slapped’ ” – quoting Roosevelt’s own words.
John F. Healy sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter urging him to oppose the 1911 Arbitration Treaty, disagreeing with Roosevelt’s exception for England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Ambassador David E. Thompson shares details of his meeting with Mexican President Porfirio Diaz concerning the political upheaval in Central America. Diaz would welcome any assistance that Roosevelt could provide him if the situation was to worsen but maintains that he would have to seek consent from the Mexican Congress and his people if he were to consider armed intervention. The opinion of both Diaz and Minister Ignacio Mariscal was to let the Central American states “fight for a little” then escort them to a peaceful resolution.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-07
Ambassador Tower passes along Christmas wishes from Kaiser Wilhelm II to President Roosevelt. Tower also provides an update on the progress of the Tariff Commission investigating economic relations between the United States and Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-04