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Charles E. Clark, a navy captain, has been appointed Naval representative for an embassy and would like the appointment revoked due to his strained finances. Clark recommends Admiral Watson or Barker for the command, rather than himself, although he agrees to take it if necessary.
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1902-04-17
Secretary of the Navy Long would like to speak with President Roosevelt at a Cabinet meeting about Captain Charles E. Clark’s successor. He agrees with President Roosevelt that Clark’s request should be honored.
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1902-04-21
Secretary of the Navy Long states that reports in the newspapers pertaining to a United States naval base in Havana, Cuba, are false. Information supposedly from Admiral Bradford has been leaked to the press. Bradford denies any involvement in the leak.
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1902-04-14
According to the latest naval intelligence, the United States Navy is half the strength of the German Navy. Misleading naval documents had previously indicated that the American Navy was superior.
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1902-03-22
Ambassador Cambon requests permission from President Roosevelt to recommend to the French government that Admiral Dewey and General Miles receive the Grand Officer Cross of the Légion d’honneur as a French tribute to the Army and Navy of the United States. He also mentions that the resolution for a Rochambeau statue has been referred to the appropriations committee.
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1902-03-10
John Davis Long submits his resignation as Secretary of the Navy, effective May 1 or as soon as President Roosevelt wishes.
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1902-03-10
Admiral Wainwright has read President Roosevelt’s memorandum on the Schley-Sampson controversy and appreciates the praise for the USS Glouchester, the gunboat commanded by Wainwright during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He believes that the memorandum will be beneficial for the Navy and “must straighten out all the various opinions on the subject.”
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1902-02-21
As per President Roosevelt’s request, Secretary of the Navy Long will make arrangements for several naval officers to be questioned regarding having a fleet commander stationed on a fighting ship.
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1902-02-24
Edward Everett Hale thanks President Roosevelt for his letter. The President had expressed his concern about Hale heading a petition against the upbuilding of the Navy. Hale responds that the President will get his Navy, but the American people are not in such a hurry as “you young bloods” are in.
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1902-02-05
Secretary of the Navy Long answers questions regarding Navy Department employees and Civil Service regulations.
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1902-01-24
George Edward Graham is concerned that a letter written to him by Admiral Schley has appeared in print and might compromise Schley with the Navy Department. The letter was sent to Graham’s publishers to show that Admiral Schley considered Graham’s book an authority on the Santiago campaign. The letter was marked confidential and appeared in a few circulars before being stopped. Graham hopes that this information will influence President Roosevelt to let the matter rest.
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1902-01-26
Secretary of the Navy Long encloses what he said about increasing the Navy in reply to a circular signed by Edward Everett Hale.
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1902-01-28
In accordance with President Roosevelt’s request, Secretary of the Navy Long encloses a copy of his reply to Representative Thomas H. Tongue regarding Navy Department employees affected by physical disabilities and aging.
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1902-01-29
Albert L. Key presents his version of events regarding his request to be assigned to the ship Restless, a request that the Navy refused.
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1902-01-30
Secretary of the Navy Long encloses a letter from Captain Charles D. Sigsbee regarding the Santiago campaign.
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1902-01-15
St. Clair McKelway recommends Admiral Albert Smith Barker for command of the European squadron.
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1902-01-15
St. Clair McKelway describes to President Roosevelt a conversation he had with Rear Admiral Albert Smith Barker, who was very pleased with the appointment of Captain Charles E. Clark to represent the United States at King Edward’s coronation. Barker also commented on Roosevelt’s intended action regarding the Sampson-Schley controversy. Barker admires Sampson but acknowledged that it was unfortunate Schley was “the only man on whom the searchlights were turned.” McKelway asserts that while Barker is a man of broad mind, the navy needs to be saved from cliques which might prevent Roosevelt’s administration from doing what it ought.
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1902-01-15
Senator Hanna asks President Roosevelt to consider the appointment of Walter L. Cohen as Naval Officer of the Port of New Orleans. Cohen has the support of the “colored Republicans” of New Orleans.
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1902-01-16
Secretary of the Navy Long explains why Lieutenant Albert L. Key is being denied his request to be assigned to a ship surveying the coast of Cuba. Key will instead be assigned to a ship headed for the Philippines.
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1902-01-20
Charles F. Dole encloses a petition against the proposed increase of naval expenditures.
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1902-01-22