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President Roosevelt agrees with David Starr Jordan on the topic of fisheries located in the interstate waters. He will attempt to convince Congress to adopt the same position, although he is unsure whether he will succeed.
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1908-09-15
President Roosevelt writes to Edward Allsworth Ross to say once again how much he appreciates Ross’s Sin and Society. He finds it relevant to some of the current political situations, such as the frenzy over racetrack betting in New York and support of the reactionary Representative Charles E. Littlefield in Maine.
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1908-09-14
President Roosevelt is glad to hear from Senator Warren that Wyoming is doing well and says the state will get a battleship when Congress provides one.
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1908-09-12
President Roosevelt explains to Henry Beach Needham, in confidence, that while he has refused to expressly endorse the last Congress, he believes that election of a Democratic Congress would severely hinder William H. Taft’s future work. He has heard that Needham will write an attack on conditions at the Panama Canal, and insists they discuss it beforehand.
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1908-09-11
President Roosevelt tells Representative Sherman about Secretary of State Elihu Root’s suggestions regarding Congress’s measures in the last seven years. The people at the Republican National Headquarters thought it would be better to split the letter in two, and Roosevelt has adopted Sherman’s suggestions as part of this change. Roosevelt believes Governor Charles Evans Hughes must be renominated; otherwise there is potential for disaster.
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1908-09-09
President Roosevelt agrees with Representative McKinley’s comments on the amount of constructive, beneficial legislation accomplished by Congress in the past seven years. He lists specific pieces of legislation that he feels “form a record of substantial legislative achievement in harmony with the best and most progressive thought of our people.” Roosevelt argues that electing William H. Taft will ensure such progress continues.
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1908-09-09
President Roosevelt thanks Margaret Olivia Sage for her generous gift to the nation. He sent her letter to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright to take whatever action is necessary “in order to consummate the gift.”
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1908-09-05
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of State Root that the Japanese government has already informally announced the exposition’s postponement to the United States, and a formal announcement should appear soon. The delay until 1917 guarantees its success as the current date does not allow for adequate preparation. Additionally, Roosevelt finds it fitting that the newly scheduled exhibition marks the fiftieth anniversary of Emperor Meiji’s reign. He will discuss preparation for the exposition with Congress.
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1908-09-01
President Roosevelt informs Representative Jenkins of his sincere support for the ship subsidy bill for the reasons he outlined in his messages to Congress and in speeches given by Secretary of State Elihu Root. He appreciates those congressmen who voted for the bill.
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1908-08-24
President Roosevelt received the report regarding conditions in Panama. He is greatly impressed and will submit it with recommendations to Congress. Likewise, he will send it to Colonel George W. Goethals, asking that he implement the recommendations where possible. Roosevelt commends the work of the Panama Canal, especially the advances in hygiene in the region. While there are needed corrections, the United States government looks after the welfare, health, and comfort of those working for it.
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1908-08-21
President Roosevelt conveys to Japanese ambassador Takahira his deep appreciation of the Japanese government’s informal notification of its rescheduling the international exposition. Roosevelt inquires if he can do anything to help make the exposition successful, as he feels it is an admirable project.
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1908-08-20
President Roosevelt values Leonard Wood’s suggestions but is unsure how to convey them in a message to Congress. Additionally, he is not sure it is wise to ask for both a reorganization and enlargement of the army. Since becoming President, he gets enough exercise to stay healthy but is not in condition for hard work. Roosevelt will go easy in Africa and avoid mountaineering and similar activities.
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1908-08-18
President Roosevelt has asked twice for the wood pulp duty to be taken off, and he would ask again if he thought Congress would do it. As it is, he thinks such a request would weaken his position on injunctions and antitrust law.
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1908-04-24
President Roosevelt appreciated Austin A. Burnham’s letter and wishes that Congress shared the National Business League’s “broad and patriotic view” of naval matters.
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1908-04-23
President Roosevelt agrees with Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler’s ideas about monetary policy, but does not see how they could be implemented at the present. Members of Congress are entirely at odds about what to do, and those who wish to revise the tariff now want to do so simply to hurt the Republican Party. Roosevelt is not concerned about reluctance to support Secretary of War William H. Taft’s bid for the presidency as he believes people are even more reluctant to support other candidates. He is more worried at the suggestion that each party might choose a nominee who had not held high office before, as Roosevelt believes a president must have experience handling the many responsibilities of the government.
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1907-09-24
President Roosevelt appreciates Isaac Roberts’s letter. He feels an emergency currency such as Roberts mentions is the best course, but Congress will not act on the matter.
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1907-08-26
President Roosevelt expresses his displeasure with H. E. Miles over recent press coverage regarding a meeting between Miles, Roosevelt, and Illinois Senator Albert J. Hopkins, in which it was reported that the three had reached an agreement about the tariff. Roosevelt points out that Congress must be consulted about the tariff, and therefore Roosevelt thinks it was unwise for Miles to even allude to any conversations he had with Roosevelt on the topic.
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1907-07-18
In a cancelled letter, President Roosevelt would like Senator Clark to discuss with J. A. Holmes, from the Geological Survey, certain details of the pending coal lands legislation. Roosevelt would like some definitive legislation on the matter enacted before Congress adjourns.
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1907-01-28
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Navy Metcalf that he hopes the navy personnel bill will be passed, but they need to put up a fight and Metcalf should write to the senate committee as Roosevelt already has. Roosevelt also makes it clear he wants two battleships this session.
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1907-01-27
President Roosevelt will meet with Commissioner of Indian Affairs Leupp on Monday, but he would like for Leupp to meet with William H. Taft so they can advise him on a recommendation he can make to Congress about the Ute Indians matter.
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1907-01-27