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Secretary of State Root updates President Roosevelt on several topics, including the Chinese boycott of American products, the change from legation to embassy in Turkey, the customs administration bill’s effect in Germany, issues between Great Britain and Canada, problems with Newfoundland fisheries harassing American fishermen, and issues in Central America.
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1906-07-03
The State Department has received a telegram from Ambassador White in Rome, that his reply to President Roosevelt’s letter left Rome in a pouch on May 31. The pouch is expected to arrive in about a week.
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1906-06-15
Ambassador to Japan Wright informs President Roosevelt about his visit with Emperor Meiji. Wright reports that he followed Roosevelt’s suggestions when presenting his letter of credence, that the emperor asked about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health, and that the emperor counts an autographed photo Roosevelt gave him as one of his prized possessions. Wright believes Japan will act in good faith regarding the “open door” policy in Manchuria, but it is taking time because the Japanese military governors in the territory do not want to be replaced by civil administrators and the Russians are moving slowly in removing their troops from the region. Wright says that Japan was strained by the war, and wants to maintain goodwill with the world powers, especially the United States. Wright also wishes power to Roosevelt as he busts trusts at home, noting that American citizens are increasingly tired of political machines in both parties.
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1906-06-07
Ambassador to Italy Henry White sends Cardinal Merry del Val signed photographs of President Roosevelt for both the cardinal and the pope, along with a copy of one of Roosevelt’s recent speeches.
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1906-05-19
Ambassador White informs President Roosevelt about American relations with the Vatican, including a controversial dinner White had with four cardinals in honor of Archbishop John Ireland. He says that some in the Vatican, including Pope Pius X, approved of the meeting, while others did not, given that the United States and the Vatican did not officially have relations at that time. White makes a number of other short remarks on various diplomats and the relationship between the Italian Government and the Vatican. White tells Roosevelt that Cardinal Merry del Val and the Pope both appreciated the signed photographs Roosevelt sent them.
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1906-05-27
Elihu Root forwards a copy of a dispatch from Ambassador Robert Sanderson McCormick.
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1906-04-17
Ambassador to Italy Henry White recaps key aspects of the Algeciras Conference for President Roosevelt. White notes that American influence was well-received, that America asserted its economic rights while maintaining its neutrality in continental affairs, and that this should silence Roosevelt’s isolationist critics in the Senate. The Germans were unable to disturb Anglo-French unity, and they should treat the Italians with more respect if they wish to preserve the Triple Alliance. White relates his very positive interactions with the Spanish ambassador, noting that relations have improved since the recent war. He also praises his fellow American delegate, Samuel R. Gummere, America’s first ambassador to Morocco.
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1906-04-08
Elihu Root writes to Baron von Sternburg regarding the control of Moroccan ports. Root disagrees with dividing the control of the ports among several different nations.
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1906-03-17
Thomas O’Gorman regrets that the reason for Bellamy Storer’s resignation has been made public, although he is sure that it was not released by the White House or the State Department. O’Gorman also regrets that the Archbishop’s trip to Rome will now be “made sorrowful” and potentially detrimental to his chance of promotion. O’Gorman may join him in Europe in a few weeks.
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1906-03-24
Elihu Root does not feel the proposal to send a message to the United States Congress suggesting Russia be welcomed to the company of self-governing nations is expedient enough.
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1906-03-13
Third Assistant Secretary of State Peirce advises William Loeb that although there were no American war vessels in Shanghai during the riot, the State Department has just received a recommendation that a cruiser be stationed there until matters in the area quiet down.
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1906-02-24
Elihu Root writes to Jean Jules Jusserand, French Ambassador, regarding the arrest of three men in violation of contract labor laws.
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1906-01-25
Elihu Root writes to President Roosevelt regarding Charles Edward Magoon and his salary.
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1906-01-15
Colonel Colton writes to Secretary of State Root relaying a message from Colonel Edwards regarding Carlos F. Morales and Representative Monte Cristi taking refuge in a U.S. legation building.
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1906-01-12
Secretary of State Root relays to President Roosevelt a message from William J. Calhoun, indicating that his report will be ready soon.
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1906-01-12
This telegram states that President Roosevelt’s Second Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee has not found any remarks sent by Baron Roman Romanovich Rosen to the Department of State. It is customary of the department to wait to reply until remarks have been sent.
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1905
Elihu Root encloses for President Roosevelt a copy of a dispatch from the charge d’affaires ad interim at Havana, regarding the Cuban Treasury Department.
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1906-01-02
Jacob Sleeper, chargé d’affaires in Cuba, outlines to Secretary of State Root the views of “those Cubans who find fault” with the British-Cuban treaty.
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1905-12-19
Henry White, United States Ambassador to Italy, tells President Roosevelt that he is pleased Joseph Hodges Choate will head up the delegation to the upcoming Hague Convention of 1907. He glowingly reports on the farewell speech of Lord Curzon upon leaving his post as Viceroy of India. White notes that he will no longer need to send Roosevelt as many direct reports now that the position of Secretary of State is filled by Elihu Root. White expresses his approval of a speech Roosevelt made in Arkansas countering Governor Jeff Davis’s pro-lynching views. White ends by noting that the French ambassador is worried about the position the Germans may adopt at the upcoming Algeciras Conference.
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1905-11-21
Secretary of State Root informs Hermann Speck von Sternburg of the individuals representing the United States Government at the Moroccan Conference.
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1905-11-24