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Secretary of War Taft tells President Roosevelt that they may have been mistaken in removing T. H. Pardo de Tavera from a commission in the Philippines, and sends him several letters which suggest this. He suggests that it is worth discussing the matter with several people, and that they can still reverse course on the matter if necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-07
The Bulletin, 3 o’clock edition, reports on current events in Washington, D.C. A circled article, titled “Catholics Repudiate Roosevelt and Root,” reports that, according to a cablegram from Reverend Martin Kennelly to Anthony Matré, Catholics in China have pushed back against being classified as “a vicious people” by President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root in the matter of the exoneration of Judge Lebbus R. Wilfley. Other articles on the page report that Stuyvesant Fish recently had lunch with President Roosevelt, and that Representatives Charles Napoleon Brumm and J. Hampton Moore visited the White House to put the name of William M. Garrett forward as a candidate for Public Printer. There is also a discussion of a bill dealing with the aftermath of the Brownsville Incident, looking to reinstate some of the soldiers who had been dishonorably discharged.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-12
Governor General of the Philippines Taft is concerned about Beekman Winthrop’s appointment to the Philippine Commission. There are several more experienced candidates and the appointment of such a young man could “disintegrate the Government.” Vice Governor Luke E. Wright has been diagnosed with amoebic dysentery and is not well. Bishops Denis J. Dougherty and Frederick Zadok Rooker have taken up their posts and Taft is pleased with them. He views the arrival of the American bishops as the end of the “Spanish friar hierarchy.” Negotiations for the friars’ lands continue, and Taft would recommend a deal that does not exceed $7.5 million.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-31
Governor General of the Philippines Taft fears the repercussions of Beekman Winthrop’s appointment to the Philippine Commission. Winthrop needs more experience and is regarded as of a lower rank then several others interested in the appointment. His appointment will likely lead to the resignation of Attorney General Lebbeus R. Wilfley and W. Morgan Shuster. Taft and the rest of the Commission support the appointment of General George W. Davis due to his construction and military experience. Taft believes that Davis would accept and has advised Winthrop of his opinion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-23
William H. Taft expects to secure Episcopal bishop of the Philippines Charles H. Brent on the opium committee. Taft requests an opinion as to whether the current civilian government can uphold a death sentence administered by former military government in a case involving Abdon Dumpay. Taft requests the arrest and return of Lewis C. Hamilton concerning falsification of a commercial document. Hamilton is visiting his brother in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-25