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Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
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1904-09-06
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
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1904-09-06
Clarence R. Edwards writes to William Loeb concerning President Roosevelt’s desire to appoint Beekman Winthrop as Governor of Manila, and Winthrop’s acceptance of the post.
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1904-04-21
James H. Blount discusses sentencing criminals in the Philippines, including sentencing sixteen men to death. His experiences have led him to think that penal servitude may be “unrighteous.” Blount also enjoyed reading Theodore Roosevelt’s Winning of the West and met Luther S. “Yellowstone” Kelly, an ex-scout and friend to Roosevelt. Blount recognizes that he is working in an outpost while also understanding the importance of his work.
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1904-03-21
Fred W. Carpenter returns a letter from Governor-General of the Philippines Luke E. Wright to President Roosevelt, and mentions that Secretary of War William H. Taft has received a similar letter on the same general subject.
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1904-03-22
W. Leon Pepperman encloses a cablegram from Civil Governor of the Philippines, Luke E. Wright.
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1904-03-05
Secretary of War Taft discusses President Roosevelt’s appointment of William C. Forbes as commissioner of commerce and police in the Philippine government.
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1904-02-24
Albert T. McNeal appeals to Stuyvesant Fish to write to President Roosevelt or Secretary of War Taft on his behalf. McNeal would like to be appointed to the Shiloh Park Commission. He names numerous mutual friends who can vouch for him.
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1904-02-15
Ambassador Barrett’s recommendation letter for James Andrew Drain has been referred to the Governor General of the Philippines, Luke E. Wright.
1905-03-13
Secretary of War Taft relays to President Roosevelt a letter he received from Governor-General of the Philippines Henry C. Ide. Ide will soon be relinquishing control as acting Governor-General to James Francis Smith. Ide suggests that they give him a leave of absence until Smith takes over, in order to save money much like was done when Luke E. Wright stepped aside for him. Taft disagrees with Ide and does not think saving six months salary is economical.
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1906-07-30
President Roosevelt remarks on the unification of the northern and southern states after the Civil War. He discusses several ex-Confederate officers who have been named to important positions in the federal government. He also discusses the importance of international relations with Puerto Rico and Cuba, and commends the Charleston Exposition for reaching out to the West Indies. Finally, Roosevelt discusses the various problems faced by American industry, and the role of the government in addressing those problems.
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1902-04-09
President Roosevelt addresses an audience at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly known as the Charleston Exposition. Roosevelt feels that the invitation for him to speak at the exposition emphasized how completely the United States has been reunited. The unity of the Nation became “instantly and strikingly evident” during the Spanish-American War and Roosevelt felt it was satisfying to see the sons of Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers serving together. Roosevelt details the accomplishments of several former Confederate soldiers within his own administration. He also praises South Carolina’s efforts to engage the West Indies in an industrial exposition, as the West Indies should “occupy a far larger place in our national policy” in the future. Roosevelt also praises the work the U.S. has done in Cuba, which will soon be a free public.
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1902-04-09
Index to speeches given by President Roosevelt between November 1, 1902, and March 26, 1903.
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1902-1903
President Roosevelt greets the people of Dennison, Ohio, and mentions that he worries about the “small folks” who are like “little apples in the middle of the barrel.” Roosevelt explains that he is going south to meet General Luke E. Wright, who had served as Governor-General of the Philippines, but that he is going to take a vacation for several days first. He looks forward to his travel through Ohio.
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1902-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt begins his speech by identifying himself as a son of a southern woman. He also praises General Luke E. Wright and his work in the Philippines.
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1902-11-19
President Roosevelt praises General Luke E. Wright’s service in the Philippines. Roosevelt wants the governance of the Philippines to be kept on a “plane of patriotic efficiency.”
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1902-11-19
President Roosevelt says General Luke E. Wright has succeeded in the Philippines by displaying the virtues of good citizenship: courage, honesty, consideration for others, and common sense.
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1902-11-19
President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.
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1902-11-19
President Roosevelt honors Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with edits and applause noted.
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1902-11-19
President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly.
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1902-11-19