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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Frank L. Frugone

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Frank L. Frugone

In regards to Frank L. Frugone’s letter about the questioning of immigrants, the secretary to Theodore Roosevelt clarifies that it was a judge, not Roosevelt himself who asked the questions. The questions about immigrants’ membership to secret societies, like the Comorra Mafia-connected Black Hand, was necessary and proper. Frugone was editor of numerous Italian-language newspapers for immigrants throughout his career.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-23

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Memorandum from Alvey A. Adee

Memorandum from Alvey A. Adee

Assistant Secretary of State Adee summarizes a visit from the Chinese Minister Cheng Liang. Liang had received a telegram from his government, asserting that the treaty to be ratified October 8 is to include an agreement that China can open two ports in Manchuria. Adee notes that this agreement has been affirmed and will be part of the treaty, without reference to any questions between China and Russia. Adee and Liang also discussed the upcoming sedition trial at Shanghai of Chinese dissidents, noting that the United States government would not interfere but would expect the agreed-upon judicial proceeding to vindicate the law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-21

Creator(s)

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