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President Roosevelt has heard nothing bad about Judge Humphreys except for his temper. He wonders if David Starr Jordan knows of Mr. Sewall or Samuel Parker and how they are viewed by the people of Hawaii. Roosevelt would be extremely grateful if Starr could provide a full statement with reference to “Hawaiian conditions.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-21
Platform of the American Federal Party of Porto Rico which was adopted in July 1902.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07
Theodore Roosevelt understands W. Cameron Forbes’s feelings towards the Philippines and regrets that the United States is unwilling to properly defend the islands. He feels it is pointless to retain the Philippines without taking steps to “defend them against all comers.” President Wilson, William H. Taft, and other pacifists are placing the country in a “position of impotence to perform the work of a great nation.”
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1915-04-06
Theodore Roosevelt used an extensive quotation from Charles J. Bonaparte in his recently published book, America and the World War. Roosevelt believes the president is responsible for his officials and relates his actions that forced Leslie M. Shaw out of the Treasury Department to avoid a scandal. He compares that situation to Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan’s letter to Mr. Vick, noting that the ultimate responsibility lies with President Wilson. Roosevelt believes the spoils system is a “capital crime” when dealing with non-American people as the honor of the United States is at stake. Bryan’s letter invites corruption and Roosevelt believes the Wilson administration is “debauching” overseas territories.
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1915-01-22
To keep the Philippines, Theodore Roosevelt believes the United States must administer the territory, keep politics out, and maintain the ability to defend the islands. He does not want any promises made to the Filipinos that the United States does not intend to fulfill. Roosevelt is distressed at how Democrats and the Wilson administration have handled the Philippines.
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1915-01-04
President Roosevelt is sorry to hear that Judge Tracey is leaving the Philippines, and thanks him for his service there. He will speak to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright about getting the kind of successor that Tracey wants.
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1908-11-13
President Roosevelt thanks Secretary to the Isthmian Canal Commission Bishop for updating him on the situation in Panama and agrees with the policy changes Bishop has suggested. Without knowing exactly to whom General Counsel Richard R. Rogers allegedly made disparaging comments about his administration, Roosevelt is unwilling to take action against him.
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1907-11-27
President Roosevelt officially grants supervision of the Panama Canal construction and governance of the Panama Canal Zone to Secretary of War Taft in cooperation with the Isthmian Canal Commission. Roosevelt provides instructions for how to govern the canal zone, construct the canal, and maintain the region.
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1904-05-09
President Roosevelt introduces General Davis, the newly appointed governor of the Panama Canal Zone.
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1904-05-09
The appointment of Luke E. Wright as governor of the Philippines will be announced today.
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1904-05-05
President Roosevelt will not recommend Mr. Waring to the Philippine Commission until he knows if they will accept his recommendation of Dominick I. Murphy. The petition to give the Filipinos ultimate independence which was recently signed by Cardinal Gibbons places Governor Wright, Bishop Hendrick, and the other American bishops in a bad position.
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1904-04-26
President Roosevelt received Arthur F. Estabrook’s letter from Senator Hoar. He did not choose one of the officials from Puerto Rico because it would cause too much jealousy among them. Instead, Roosevelt chose Beekman Winthrop, a man he holds in high regard.
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1904-04-23
President Roosevelt would like Senator Foraker to get a rider on a pending bill that would give the President the authority to select the department that supervises the nation’s island possessions. Roosevelt believes that it would be advantageous to have their administration under the War Department, and Secretary of War Taft agrees.
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1904-03-30
President Roosevelt has been speaking with Senator Beveridge and Senator Nelson regarding the admission of Arizona Territory and New Mexico Territory as states. There is a strong case against admitting these territories and Roosevelt would like to discuss the matter with Senator Quay.
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1902-12-04
Senator Beveridge and Senator Nelson have given President Roosevelt doubt on the advisability of admitting Arizona Territory and New Mexico Territory as states. Roosevelt continues to support statehood for Oklahoma Territory.
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1902-12-04
President Roosevelt calls for the appointment of Isaac Taft Stoddard as secretary of Arizona Territory. Roosevelt stresses that Stoddard must be instructed to follow the directions of the Attorney General.
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1901-12-12
President Roosevelt thanks General Wood for sharing his perspective on the conditions in Cuba. Secretary of War Root feels as strongly as Wood on the tariff issue.
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1901-11-11
President Roosevelt appreciates the perspective offered in David Starr Jordan’s letters regarding Hawaiian affairs. Roosevelt clarifies his decision regarding Judge Humphreys.
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1901-11-07
John A. Herman informs William Loeb that he has received a letter from Senator Philander C. Knox indicating he would recommend Herman for a position to President Roosevelt. Herman and Knox agree that Herman’s experience as an attorney and knowledge of Spanish means he would be well suited to a diplomatic or judicial post in one of the Spanish speaking territories.
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1907-11-19
John Callan O’Laughlin passes on a memorandum to President Roosevelt that may assist in the meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kogoro Takahira. In a recent conversation, Takahira asked if Roosevelt had considered an exchange of notes regarding the inclusion of the Pacific in the proposition, similar to the Franco-Japanese agreement. Japan would respect American territorial rights in Hawaii and the Philippines in exchange. O’Laughlin quotes notes delivered from previous Secretary of State John Hay to the Powers and lists the advantages of the assurances the United states would receive from Japan in exchange for the inclusion of the Pacific, as well as the potential objections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-25