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A Korean chamberlain had asked Ambassador Morgan’s opinion as to whether or not Korea could join the peace negotiations in America. He replied that Korea would likely be unwelcome and the officials would not be allowed into the United States for such a purpose.
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1905-07-20
Baron Rosen will be in New York next Friday and can meet President Roosevelt any day.
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1905-07-21
Julius Gareché Lay asks Viceroy Cen to take action against the anti-American movement in Canton, but also believes that diplomacy between the two countries will solve the problem.
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1905-07-21
Herbert H. D. Peirce discusses accommodations for the Russian officials, including dining aboard Navy ships.
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1905-07-21
An article in the Canton paper encourages Chinese merchants to stop buying American products, and they should sell the American products they have already bought.
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1905-07-22
Ambassador Lay explains that a Chinese group called the “Opposing Exclusion Treaty Society” is proposing a large boycott against the United States. Lay warns that it may affect United States businesses and the upcoming treaty between the two countries.
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1905-07-22
Ambassador McCormick asks Assistant Secretary of State Adee to explain to Sergei Vitte why the United States decided to try the Russian sugar bounty case in the Supreme Court with the hope that Russia lowers the duty on American products once again.
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1905-07-22
Ambassador Lay warns Viceroy Cen that the threats posed to those who refuse to boycott American goods is a violation of the Treaty of 1844 between China and America.
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1905-07-24
Mr. Morgan will be in the United States in about ten days and will be happy to see President Roosevelt.
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1905-07-24
Ambassador Sternburg warns that French minister Paul Révoil will not negotiate peace if he is placed in Morocco and suggests President Roosevelt make this known to the French. He also discusses details about the upcoming conference about Morocco.
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1905-07-24
The plan is to hold a meeting, create a society, and advocate the boycott of American goods until the Exclusion Treaty is no longer enforced and America repeals the Exclusion law.
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1905-07-24
This article outlines the proceedings of the meeting held in China for the “Society for devising means to retaliate the vexatious Exclusion Treaty by boycotting American goods.” It describes the society’s rules and plans, one of which is to publish the names of businesses who do sell American goods in order to scorn them.
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1905-07-24
Ambassador Lay explains that the Chinese boycott of American goods has not affected the American oil industry. He describes threats to those who continue buying American goods or working for American businesses, their violation of the treaty, and the possible dangers to American missionaries.
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1905-07-24
Philippe Bunau-Varilla introduces Jules Hedeman. Bunau-Varilla also lets President Roosevelt know that France is looking forward to a rapprochement with the United States through the press and that France is sending Navy ships to help in the John Paul Jones celebrations.
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1905-07-25
William Woodville Rockhill explains the situation in China surrounding the boycott of American goods. He also includes communication between him and the Consul Generals regarding the uprising.
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1905-07-25
Acting Secretary of State Adee encloses a memorandum about Mexico’s abolition of the free zone of its border with the United States.
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1905-07-19
Bertha Potter thanks President Roosevelt for the letter he sent to Lucy Bartlett from the United States Department of State.
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1905-07-13
The document contains lists of names of the people who will represent Russia and Japan in the upcoming peace negotiations in the United States.
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1905-07-13
Ambassador Meyer tells Acting Secretary of State Adee that Sergei Vitte called on him recently. Meyer was impressed with Vitte’s character and direct way of speaking. Vitte told Meyer that he regrets Ito Hirobumi is not coming as plenipotentiary, as Vitte feels they could have come to an immediate understanding. Vitte will do the utmost within his instructions in order to bring about an agreement.
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1905-07-16
Hjalmar Christian Hauge provides background information and updates on Norway’s efforts to form a fully independent country from Sweden. Hauge asks newly appointed Secretary of State Root if the United States will recognize Norway’s diplomats and the unique needs of the Norwegian people.
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1905-07-12