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Ambassador O’Brien provides Acting Secretary of State Peirce with a translation of an article which appeared in the Danish newspaper, Politiken. The article suggests that the purchase of the Danish West Indies will come up in the next session of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-03
Ambassador O’Brien writes to Secretary of State Hay regarding the unratified treaty selling the Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands) to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-30
President Roosevelt will consult with Jacob A. Riis before coming to a decision regarding the “Danish Islands business.” There are a variety of charges against Edward F. McSweeney and Terence Vincent Powderly, and Roosevelt feels he needs to learn more about the situation before he can make a decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-18
President Roosevelt would like a full statement from Richard Harding Davis, particularly on the Danish Islands. He suggests that Davis contact Governor Hunt of Puerto Rico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-14
Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee instructs Ambassador O’Brien to informally inquire if the Danish government is willing to ratify a treaty for the cession of the Danish West Indies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-19
President Roosevelt expresses to Ambassador Meyer his extreme desire to keep Germany out of the western hemisphere.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1901-04-12
Jacob A. Riis supports the reorganization of the Immigration Department and the removal of Terence Vincent Powderly. Riis heard from Arthur von Briesen that he was being considered for Governor of the Danish West Indies, a position for which he does not consider himself qualified. He recommends C. T. Christensen as Governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-17
Freiherr Sternburg is in India and reflects on the great power politics of India and the Middle East. The Russians want a port on the Persian Gulf and are advancing through Persia. The British oppose them in order to maintain a connection between India and Asia Minor. Germany is building a railroad across the Ottoman Empire which is complicating the issue, but Sternburg believes the railroad will help Great Britain. He has not been impressed with the British military in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-26