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Speech of President Roosevelt at banquet for Justice Harlan

Speech of President Roosevelt at banquet for Justice Harlan

President Roosevelt praises Justice John Marshall Harlan’s service as a justice of the Supreme Court. Roosevelt notes that Harlan is a Kentuckian, and he praises the patriotism of the citizens of Kentucky, who sided with the North during the Civil War. He notes that their position as a border state made it much more difficult to remain loyal to the Union than it was for those further north. Roosevelt closes by praising Harlan as embodying the qualities requisite for being a good citizen and statesman, and noting that Harlan’s strength of personality and quality of character stand as examples for all Americans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Schaffer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Schaffer

Theodore Roosevelt thanks John C. Schaffer for his telegram and discusses Luke E. Wright and Hiram Johnson as potential nominees for progressives at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Roosevelt is interested in appealing to Southern voters, preferring to nominate a Southern representative. Roosevelt concludes with support for Albert J. Beveridge as a possible governor of Indiana.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-31

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-23

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from John Thomas McDonough to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Thomas McDonough to Theodore Roosevelt

Justice McDonough of the Supreme Court of the Philippines is surprised by the rumors that he has been “antagonizing the Commissioners,” so he explains to President Roosevelt his interactions with Governor William H. Taft and General James Francis Smith. McDonough discusses the conflict between the Catholic friars and the government and expresses regret that the friars wish only to deal with Taft and not Smith, the latter of whom has been described harshly by Filipino Catholics. For his own part, McDonough has been reticent to denounce the friars because he sees their potential to preach peace, lawfulness, and loyalty to the United States and because he upholds freedom of religion in the Philippines. He also sees the sale of the friars’ lands as “purely a church question.” These privately expressed opinions aside, McDonough assures Roosevelt that he has been careful with his words and has not opposed Taft, Smith, or Vice Governor Wright in any way. He also quells a rumor that he has sought a seat of his own on the commission, expressing his desire merely to “serve this court with credit” before returning to Albany. He closes with a postscript requesting financial and transportation assistance for him and his family to return home when his term in the Philippines is over.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-14

Creator(s)

McDonough, John Thomas, 1844-1917

Letter from Richard Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Richard Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt

The main Philippines question that interests American Catholics is the proposed government purchase of the holdings of the religious corporations. Richard Campbell believes that the whole future of church-state relations on the islands depends on the solution to this issue. The friars are demanding exorbitant prices and the papal delegate, Monsignor Giovanni Battista Guidi, appears to lack the authority to force a settlement. There is often violence against the religious corporations as they are viewed as an extension of the old Spanish administration. Campbell found many faults with the Spanish administration but compliments them on bringing and maintaining Christianity in the Philippines. He believes that the new bishops will be the key to handling the land purchases and the church will decide what to do with the friars. The general conditions of the islands are well and Campbell compliments the work of Governor Taft, Vice Governor Wright, and Commissioner Ide.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-30

Creator(s)

Campbell, Richard

Telegram from William H. Taft to Elihu Root

Telegram from William H. Taft to Elihu Root

Governor General of the Philippines Taft reports unrest in the Philippine province of Albay and recommends “radical action” to curtail ladrones from stealing the lucrative cash crop of hemp. Taft concludes with a request for authority to deliver Spanish copper to a bidder who threatens to withdraw the bid if the copper is not promptly received.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-12

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Taft congratulates President Roosevelt on the arbitration of the Anthracite Coal Strike and Republican success in the recent election. Work in the Philippines is progressing slowly and Taft remains in good health. He is happy that a lawyer is joining the commission and he is moving his governmental operations to a cooler climate for the hot months of the year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-30

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from Albert Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert Shaw covers several political topics, primarily statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. Shaw currently opposes their statehood and thinks that the Democrats merely want the electoral votes. As a result, he urges President Roosevelt to veto any statehood bill. He argues that the territorial governments do a good job of protecting these areas, and that statehood would subject the people to the influence of other interests. Shaw also told Vice Governor of the Philippines Luke E. Wright to return to Memphis for his furlough, rather than spending a lengthy time in Philadelphia for a Civil Service meeting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-05

Creator(s)

Shaw, Albert, 1857-1947