Manila, P. I., Aug. 1, 1899. Dear Senator,- Enclosed you will please find the Filipino mani- pesto of April, 1899; as well as the translation of the curious docu- ment, "Aguinaldo pleading with his Bother Filipinos", of Dec., 1898, which you desired to possess, together with some remarks on Aguinaldo's leadership suggested by the paper in question. We were agreed in these remarks, though they were signed only be Mr. Becker. You will also find a paper dated Feb. 26, 1899, and entitled "The Insurgent Outbreak in the Philippines on Feb. 4th, its Inspiration and meaning; it effect on the future settlement of the Philippine question and some views on the best method of establishing a stable government there." This paper was, in fact, prepared by both your correspondents in consultation but, being an answer to an inquiry directed to only one of them, was transmitted as the opinion of Major Bell. This opinion was sent away three weeks after war broke out. Since then much has transpired and we have each had many experiences and much more apparent now then it was then. It would probably be impossi- ble to find any fairly competent white observer in the islands who re- guards the natives as able to maintain order here or to protect even the persons and property of foreigners. Their lack of appreciation of the idea of freedom as understood by Angelo-Saxons has been illustrated by astoundingly arbitrate and cruel degrees, which were put in force so 1887 far as practicable, and by the cold-blooded assassination of one of the ablest, but most arbitrary and arrogant generals in their army. The present sentiment of the great mass of the natives seems to be a desire for peace, and there are few indications of any general racial hatred; they neither love us nor hate us, but they detest the hardships which war involves. There is, however, a small class of fanatically reactionary Filipinos who appear to form the nucleus of the association known as &Babailanes", this name being equivalent to "Priests of the pre-Christian religion." Associated with these persons are many who are merely lawless and fond of plunder, vulgar bandits or "tulisanes." But the most important class of hostile natives is composed of the officials of Aguinaldo's government. Some of these are probably sincere though misguided patriots. A vast proportion of them are rather to be classed as adventurers to whom peace would mean the loss of position and the charms of an exciting life. No argument excepting relentless force will appeal to men of this stamp who, however, will desert their cause when hardly pressed. It is still as true as in the latter part of February that vigorous military action on our part is the only humane course for us to pursue in the circumstances. The quicker we conquer the Insurgent forces the fewer lives will be sacrificed on either side and the sooner will the misery and want inseparable from war cease. What the greater part of the more intelligent Insurgents desire is 2 as a matter of fact local autonomy such as it appears to be the wish of our government to give them. The name "autonomy", however, stinks in their nostrils because the Spaniards offered them something which was to be called autonomy. Therefore many of the Insurgents have stated, and their news-papers have solemnly set forth, that they desire Independ- ence with Protection, in return for which they propose to give guaran- tees for the preservation of order. In their own behalf they also desire some definite and formal action on the part of the American Government which will serve as a guarantee of good faith and assurance that the principles enunciated in the proclamation of the Peace Commission will be faithfully and conscientiously carried out by future American administrations. They have as yet formulated no definite expression of their desires and expectations in this regard. Consequently it may be understood that at present they neither know nor are prepared to announce exactly what they want. Independence with protection is a self-destructive phrase, since if there is protection there is no independence; but the native has not yet learned to distinguish between phrases and realities. They must learn that though the U.S. will let them have their wishes, they must be content with achieving their desires by methods which are compatible with western modes of thought and legislation. You earnestly requested from each of us a written statement of his opinion of the situation here. In complying with your wishes it has 1889 -4- seemed to us well to join in an expression of views which, to a large extent, has grown out of common experiences or observations, and fre- quent consultations. Yours respectfully, Signed, J. F. Bell, Col. 38th. ret. rd. Signed, George F. Becker, U. S. Geologist in charge. Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Indianapolis.[*Sue in Becker 8-28-00*] seemed to us well to join in an expression of views which, to a large extent, has grown out of common experiences or observations, and frequent consultations. Yours respectfully, Signed, J.F. Bell Col. 38th. Vet. Vol. Signed, George F. Becker U.S. Geologist in charge. Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Indianapolis.THE CHICAGO TIMES-HERALD EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, AUG 8 1899 Filed by __________ Aug 1.99 Dear Sen Roosevelt. Enclosed please find two editions on your friend Wood. I thot you might like to send them to him. Trusting you are well. I am Sincerely Yours H. H. Kohlsaat 1891State of New York EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY August 1, 1899. Mr. Sidney Low, 2 Dunham Place Chelsea, London, S.W. Dear Sir:- In the absence of Governor Roosevelt from the Executive Chamber on his annual vacation, I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of recent date and to say that the same has been referred to him for his personal consideration and reply. Very respectfully, [L. E. Treadwell] Military Secretary. 1892GEORGE HAVEN PUTNAM, PRES'T 231 JOHN PUTPUTNAM, TREAS. IRVING PUTNAM. Sec'v 236 Retail Department 24 Bedford Street, Strand London, W.C. 27 and 29 West 23d Street (4 doors down from Fifth Ave. Hotel) New York, August 1st, 1899 Gov. Theodore Roosevelt Esq. Oyster Bay, L.I. Charged________________ Bought of G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, AND PRINTERS Conveyance____________________ It will be esteemed a favor if IMMEDIATE attention is called to any errors in bills rendered Feb 10 1 Graded German Lessons 1.20 1 Wonder Clock 300 2.40 Express 40 4 00 to Miss Fessenden 17 1 Sing Song 1.00 1.20 Postage 10 1.30 1 Old Chester Tales 1.00 1.20 Austin, Texas, August 1st, 1899 M---------------------------- We respectfully solicit your influence and request the use of your signature to the following call, viz: To the Republicans of the State of Texas: After matured consideration we, the undersigned committee, have deemed it essential to call a Colored State Convention, to set forth our grievances- time and place to be named hereafter: 1st. In the unjust, and unfair distribution of Federal offices. 2nd. Our non-recognition by our Republican officials at head of Federal offices in this State. 3rd. Present our grievances in a national way, for being denied representation in the making up of volunteer army of the last ten regiments. 4th. A denial of commission officers in the volunteer service of our country, after our brave, patriotic fight in San Juan Hill. 5th. To take into full consideration our general condition, as well as our special relation to the Republican Party. 6th. To censure and condemn our officials and leaders of the party for their willful neglect, and continuous ignoring our appeals for proper and just recognition. 7th. To determine whether it be to our best interest in 1900 to fight for a Negro National Committeeman or a Negro State Chairman, or for both. 8th. To select an advisory Board to consist of one from each Congressional District. JACK DOBSON E. J. MORROW, GREEN HAMILTON WM. YOUNG ALEX. BELL Dr J. D. [DAVI??] WM. WHITE Chm'n 9th Cong. Dist W.P. MABSON, HIRAM SNEED. Committee. 1894McClure's Magazine The Associated Literary Press Cable Address "Aiddecamp, New York" [?] The S. S. McClure Co. 141-155 E. 25th St., New York London: Hastings House, Norfolk Street, Strand S. S. McClure President F.N. Doubleday Vice-President JOHN S. PHILLIPS Treasurer ALBERT B. BRADY Secretary New York, August 2, 1899. My dear Governor Roosevelt: I am very much obliged to you for your note assuring us that we will have an article, although it is impossible for you to say just when it will be done. I have really hoped that you might write two articles for us some time during the fall, one for Mc Clure's and one for the New Harper and Mc Clure Review, the one for the Review, I take it, to be upon the labor Question. Just at present I am more concerned about the possible article for Mc Clure's, that is, an article about Admiral Devey. There is no other American whose word about the Admiral would be so eagerly read. I have heard people say, and I believe it is the widespread feeling, that you and the Admiral are of the same kin in spirit. If you were of the same kin in the ordinary sense, it might not seem proper to do this, but the kinship of the other kind seems to make the plan more fitting. We will be very glad to pay you for this article, if we can have it in time for the October number, at the rate of $180, a thousand words, and we will fix the minimum payment at $500. even if you should think it best to write a short article of only a couple of thousand words. We want to make the October number a great Dewey number, and I hope we will have your cooperation in the way I have suggested. Faithfully yours, [?] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 1895 Oyster Bay, L. I. N. Y. Statement 8-3-99 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Governor of the State of New York Dear Sir, I have the honor to inform you that at the last regular meeting of the Roosevelt Central League a resolution was passed, directing the Secretary, to prepare a short account of the origin & purpose of the said organization & upon its adoption to forward the same to you. In compliance with these directions I now beg leave to submit the following. Shortly after your nomination for Governor of New York in September 1897, a few citizens met at Fordham in response to a written notice signed by Hon. Henry D. Purroy inviting them to meet him at a stated time & place for the consideration of the advisability of forming an independent political [organization] association which might be committed to the energetic support of your candidacy, - which he had espoused already in a widely published letter. At the meeting which was subsequently held it was developed as the unanimous sense of those present that the threatened extension to the government of the entire State of the even system, which then prevailed - and which still prevails - in the great City of New York, would be fraught with the most serious danger to the public interests, and that therefore it was the plain & urgent duty of every voter, who placed good government above partisanship, to do his utmost to further your election by all honorable means, utterly irrespective of the immediate political consequences to himself; for, all those present firmly believed that your choice as Governor would not only prevent the spread throughout 18962 our Commonwealth of the present vicious & undemocratic misrule of the Metropolis, but that it would also serve as an important check upon public corruption & misgovernment, wherever discovered. Consequently, although all at the said meeting had heretofore supported the State & National nominations of the democratic party, it was unanimously decided to sustain your candidacy for the Governorship & to immediately effect a temporary organization under the name of the "Roosevelt Central League". A resolution carrying out this determination was thereupon formally adopted and Mr. Enoch Vreeland was elected Chairman of the new Association and Messrs. Jacob Cole, William Mooney, Otto Menger and Michael Rice were chosen, respectively Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary & Sergeant-at-arms. Steps were then taken to induce others to join, to arrange for frequent public meetings, to raise funds for legitimate expenses, & to push along in every way, the necessary work of the good cause. Thereafter, from meeting to meeting, the membership increased, slowly but steadily, until just before election day the roll call included more than forty-three independent democrats each of influence in his neighborhood who began working unceasingly for your election as Governor; and besides, the League was soon in constant communication with many sympathizers who, however, insisted in cooperating confidentially, because they either feared the future vengence of our City-autocracy or hesitated to sever openly their connection with their party. As one slight but tangible result of the efforts of the League, the fact may 18973 be cited that in the 39th Election district of the 35th Assembly District - in which its Headquarters was & is now situated, in which many of its members reside & which has heretofore been reliably democratic - was carried, on last election day, by thirty-one majority for Roosevelt over Van Wyck. [After] At the first regular meeting after election the temporary organization of the Roosevelt Central League was made permanent and a constitution & by-laws were adopted in which its chief object was stated to be "the earnest support of Governor Roosevelt in his administration of the State". During last winter the "Roosevelt Central League" gave four largely attended receptions; it meets regularly every Thursday evening and it hopes, with good reason, to be able in the near future when an opportune occasion shall arise to make itself the nucleus for similar associations in several of the other Assembly Districts of the City. Joseph I. Berry Secretary Roosevelt Central League. Enoch Vreeland Jacob Cole Committee Otto Menger Aug. 3rd 1899. [Enc in Purnog 8-3-99]State of New York Court Of Appeals Judges Chambers Binghamton, Albany Aug. 3, 1899 The Honorable Received STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER Aug 4 939 AM 1899 Executive Chamber ANSWERED Aug 7 1899 Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Governor:- Your letter of July thirty-first received. To comply with your request is not without its embarrassments owing to the peculiar situation in this District. I doubt if I can serve you better then to state the situation, which may enable you to see plainly what should be done. That this District should furnish a judge to do the work formerly performed by Judge Follett,or its equivalent, there can be no doubt. There is perhaps at present no district in the State where the trial judges have as little to do as in this. But when the question is presented as to who should be appointed, the embarrassment arises. The situation in this District is briefly this:2 Judge Parker is Presiding Judge of the Third Department,and,consequently,out of the question. Judge Forbes has been upon the bench about twelve years,but during a considerable portion of the time has been in ill health and unable to discharge the duties of his office. He is said to be much better now,yet,when the nature and serious character of his disease are considered,it seems to me that it would be a dangerous experiment to place him in that court where the duties are very arduous. I doubt if he would like the place,but do not know. Judge Smith is without doubt the best man for the position in the District,and only for the fact that he does not want it,I should say without hesitation that he should be designated. His objections are that if appointed he would be absent from and out of touch with the law-3 yers of the District and thus jeopard his re-election in 1902. If there is any such danger,it should be avoided, as such a result would be a great misfortune to the District. I think there is no such danger. As a Judge he is very popular in the District,and I have no doubt of his unanimous nomination and election. He,however, seems to think otherwise,and his views should perhaps be at least considered in determining the question. Judge Lyon was elected in 1895,and as he was in ill health for the first six months of his term has had only about three years of experience. I know him quite well, and seriously doubt his ability to perform the work which will be required of an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division in the Fourth Department. He,too,desires to avoid the designation upon the ground of his inexperience and also because his wife and her mother are invalids. 19004 It is,however,fair to you to say that the condition of his family has not essentially changed since he sought the place and assumed that he would discharge the duties which attended it. Judge Mattice has been upon the bench about the same length of time,and while a warm friend and a good fellow; still,I seriously doubt,as he does,his present ability for the place. Of course,it goes without saying that Judge Sewell should not be designated for reasons which are obvious. This resume of the station discloses, 1. That this District should furnish a judge to perform the work of an associate justice of the Appellate Division,or furnish a judge to perform its equivalent; 2. That there is in the District but one man who can safely be designated.5 Confronted with the situation,it seems to me that there is but one of two courses to pursue: Either Judge Smith should be appointed,or a selection should be made from some other district and one of the judges of this District assigned to do the work of the judge so selected. Of the two,I think the former preferable,especially if Judge Smith's consent can be obtained. It seems to me that this can be done when he fully understands the real situation. Hence,my advice would be to try and obtain his consent and then designate him. But if he is not designated,then that someone out of the District should be selected and a judge from this District assigned to do his work. Now,my dear Governor,I have thus carefully and ingenuously reviewed the true situation in this District as I understand it at the sacrifice of that brevity [that]we so much admire. Thte existing conditions seem to prevent my doing otherwise with justice to myself and others concerned. Of course,the character of this letter is such that i should not be made public and must be regarded as strictly confidential. If anything shall arise as to which I can serve you,I will cheerfully respond to any request you may make. Trusting you may be able to see your way clearly through this maze of embarrassment and uncertainty, I am, with great respect, Yours very sincerely, Celora E. Martin [*8-3-99]*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED. AUG 9 1899 Filed by—*] Personal. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Governor of the State of New York, Dear Sir: Last fall, immediately after I wrote you declaring opening in favor if your election as Governor - thereby breaking-off completely my connection with the Democratic Party - I called together about a dozen democrats of my acquaintance, mostly young men who had expressed approval of my published views in regard to yourself and the result was the formation of an independent organization which was called the Roosevelt Central League, chiefly because those present contemplated the future possibility of its extension, in your support, to other sections of the Metropolis. Thereupon, in the face of much abuse & very many obstacles, the association began to labor, by every means in its power, to help to gain the close and hard-won victory of last year and, since then, having increased largely in numbers, it has, quietly but energetically, devoted itself to sustaining your excellent State-Administration & to preparing for the struggles that are to come. Very naturally, the doings of our little League have been ignored studiously by the much more important regulars-lars of both parties and, therefore, early last May at a regular meeting, one of its members spoke warmly in favor, atleast, letting you know of the good work done by it in the past, + of asking you what you might advise as to the future. His proposition met with general favor + a motion was adopted that a committee be appointed to call upon you, at any time + place that might suit entirely your convenience, and the Secretary was instructed to notify you to that effect. Ofcourse you are fully aware of the correspondence which has passed between yourself + Mr Berry, on the above mentioned subject-matter. Now, in view of the facts that the time for political activity is drawing again very near + also that the Association has been as yet unable to advise with you I was requested urgently, the other day, to submit to you, by mail, a brief statement as to our League's past + present political attitude + as to its entire readiness to help along, this year, your policies + interests. After thinking over this request very carefully, I have concluded reluctantly (for I mentioned to you last March about all that I have to say as to myself + I dislike, on any account, to seem to intrude on your well-earned vacation) that I ought not to refuse those who present anomalous political position is due, almost wholly, to me; -and hence this letter. I enclose here with for your2/ perusal the statement above mentioned, which Mr. Berry has drawn-up largely as a substitute for the inter- view requested by the Association; although its Committee hopes yet to have the pleasure, sometime, of meeting you personally. I know well how very little time you have for yourself, even during your vacation' but I would be much gratified if you would kindly give this statement some little personal attention + then let me hear from you, so that I can candidly assure my friends of your knowledge of + interest in their up-hill work. For myself, I am as steadfast as ever in the views which I first expressed to your last August + I am deeply concerned in your success both this fall + in 1900. I congratulate you sincerely on the appointment of such a clear-headed + able man as Elihu Root to the most important office of Secretary of War - an appointment which, I understand, is due in large measure to your good judgment + potent influence. Hoping to hear from you soon. Yours very respectfully Henry D. Turroy 106 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, N.Y.[For evc see 8-3-99]Headquarters Department of Santiago, Adjundant General's Office. Civil Department. PERSONAL. Santiago De Cuba, August 3, 1899 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. Long Island. Dear Theodore:- I have bene intending to write to you for some days, but as your know, I have had my hands pretty full of yellow fever and sanitary work here. In addition to this work I have had a great deal of trouble with General Brooke. Whether he is guilty of the policy of obstruction,derogatory criticism and all found hostility ,I do not know how and do not care. The only thing is that it is discouraging and disgusting under the circumstances. I received a telegram sent without eipher some days ago in which he charged me with great folly in building roads, haphazard methods of doing business, and submitting reports for six month which were a disgrace to the army. This was sent through virtually public channels asit was handled by ten or fifteen different men in the signal corps,clerks in the office of Department Headquarters etc. Every statement made was false and not even a shadow of truth and so far as I can see is simply a poovish outbreak from an old man. In addition to sending it through the signal corps he directed me to repeat it in full back to him. This I did. I also repeated it in full to the Secretary of War through Headquarters Division of Cuba, denying absolutely every insinuation and reflection on my official conduct 1904T. Roosevelt No. 2 and denying specifically every charge which he made and demanding a Court of Enquiry. He then sent a half hearted retraction which means nothing, in fact leaves mtters about as they were before. I do not mind this personally but it is absolutely unwarranted and comes from no honest purpose, and it is disgusting under the peculiar circumstances in which I am here at present with the fever and all other work, to have these attacks made in a semi-public manner and then practically retracted when challenged frankly. I have nothing in the world against General Brooks, but he seems to have a great deal against me, solely because I have justly, or unjustly, obtained a greater share of public commendation than himself. The condition of the Island is disheartening. I tell you absolutely that no single reform has been instituted which amounts to anything up to date. Half our summer vacation is gone, educational matters are where they were last year. Spanish law is in full force and the Cuban people are disgusted with it. This law is being put in force and maintained in force by the so-called Cuban Cabinet, who are simply working to produce friction between the Americans and the great bulk of the Cuban people, believing that if they can show discontent on the part of the Cubans with our administration, that they can, on presenting this fact and supporting it with the "Mugwumps" at home obtain the withdrawal of our occupation. They are advocating the reestablishment of the Spanish law and the old systems of taxation as a means to this end knowing only too well that the establishment of these under American military occupation, while instigated by themselves is really an American act and can be used as a prod whenever they want to stir the people up against the present authorities. The criminal courts are swarming with untried cased, ordinary T.Roosevelt No. 3 Criminals have to wait from three to seven months for trial;being all too poor to present bail ,even those against whom charges are trivial languish for months. Every large municipality in this Province has tendered directly or indirectly its resignation as they are bankrupt, owing to the reestablishment of the idiotic system of taxation. I had made them nearly all self supporting by local city licenses and taxes acceptable to the people and productive of the very best results, both in producing local [?rit] and rendering the terms self supporting. All this is only a goal of mine to you personally and confidentially, but it is maddening to see our representatives in the hands of transparent little rascals, being let into pit-falls which a child ought to see. One year, or even six months, of decent, candid, courageous government here will turn public sentiment all our way and the problem will be solved, so far as Cuba is concerned. Six months more of this thing and no one will know what will turn up. All we want here are good courts, good schools and all the public work we can pay for. Reform of municipal government and a business like way of doing things. We have [?] out the yellow fever after a pretty hard fight. It ought to have been stopped at the beginning, but there was a fatal interval of six days of removing the man out of the barracks. If the man who was responsible for it, some of them are dead, and the others, I think, realise the horrible mistake they made. We have had no new cases among the troops and the natives of the city and province are healthy to a wonderful extent. The death rate being so low, that the change from a year ago seems extraordinary. I want to see the garrison of this Island reduced one half. We [*1906*]T.Roosevelt No. 4 shall never have any trouble with the Cubans unless we bring it about by bad government and stupid management,and why [[^keep]]14,000 white men here, all susceptible to yellow fever,when half the number would be suple! They can take the other 7,000 and make up a division of three brigades, get rid of some officers who are only staying here to hold on to rank and furnish a very healthy increase for the army in the Philippines. As an illustration of how quiet and orderly these people are,I will tell you the following. When I came back I found,as you know,the yellow fever spreading rapidly, four or five officers dead,and a great many men sick. I immediately bundled everybody,bag and baggage into the country, excepting myself and personal staff and established a very severe quarantine. I had no soldiers left for guard,put the arsenal in charge of eight convalescents(soldiers)yellow fever patients,and a guard of four Cuban policeman. The beast of Santiago was going on and ten to twenty thousand people in the city dancing and parading for forty-eight hours, here we were with eight invalids,four Cuban policeman at the arsenal and a dozen policeman guarding the military headquarters and the barracks,all full of supplies. A big feast going on [[^10080-20000]] alleged unruly,wild mountaineers in the city and not a single disturbance or a nightful worth of popertylost or destroyed. So much for the necessity of a big force. Give us one regiment of cavalry for each of the six provinces of Cuba with an entire regiment of Infantry kept within ten miles of the city of Ravana and half the regiment of cavalry in Havana province sent to Santiago(this is by far the largest and by far the most difficult province to covgrion account of its mountainous char- 1907T. Roosevelt No. 5 actor) and we shall have an ideal garrison for Cuba, which can be further reduced in a very short time. At the end of a year I should not expect to have in the Island over four regular regiments; three of cavalry and one of infantry and I would have in addition to these three native regiments of cavalry under American officers with some Cuban officers. These men could garrison the infected sea port towns during the hot weather and our own troops kept in the interior where they are [just] about as safe as at home. They are all enthusiastic to become American soldiers and we could get as many thousands as we want at short notice. It would have a wonderfully good effect in americanising the people also. We must abandon all these old Spanish masonry barracks, put our troops in roomy, airy, wooden structures with a double roof, cheaply and lightly constructed and situated in the interior. If they do happen to become infected they can be burnt up; this is the safest and cheapest thing to do. Well, I am afraid I have bored you with his long letter, but one occasionally feels relieved to blow off steam and get rid of a little pent up indignation. I am very well but pretty tired, and shall enjoy getting a run into the interior as soon as I dare leave the city. Mrs. Wood is ever at Water Mill on the other side of Long Island. Please give my kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the youngsters. I am very glad to see Mr. Root's appointment as Secretary of War. If you have a chance some time let him know unofficially what I have written you, not for any purpose of furthering my advancement or anything else, but simply as a statement of conditions which actually exist[s]. With kindest regards, Yours as ever, Simon ?T. Roosevelt No. 5 aeterland we shall have an ideal garrison for Cuba, which can be further reduced in a very short time. At the end of the year I should not expect to have in the Island over four regular regiments; three of cavalry and one of infantry and I would have in addition to these three native regiments of cavalry under American officers with some Cuban officers. These men could garrison the infected sea port towns during the hot weather and our own troops kept in the interior where they are [[strikethrough]] just [[/strikethrough]] about safe as at home. They are all enthusiastic to become American soldiers as we could get as many thousands as we want at short notice. It would have a wonderfully good effect in americanising the people also. We must abandon all these old Spanish masonry barracks, put our troops in roomy, airy, wooden structures with a double roof, cheaply and lightly constructed situated in the interior. If they do happen to become infected they can be burn up; this is the safest and cheapest thing to do. Well, I am afraid I have bored you with this long letter, but one occasionally feels relieved to blow off steam and get rid of little pent up indignation. I am very well by pretty tired, and shall enjoy getting a run into the interior as soon as I dare leave the city. Mrs. Wood is over at Water Mill on the other side of Long Island. Please give my kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the youngsters. I am very glad to see Mr. Root's appointment as Secretary of War. If you have a chance some time let him know sufficiently what I have written you, not for any purpose of furthering my advancement or anything else, but simply as a statement of conditions which actually exist [[strikethrough]] s [[/strikethrough]]. With kindest regards, Yours as ever, Evan Wood 1908P.S - 105° in the shade !!! [*Private File*] August 4th 1899 Legation of the United States Madrid My dear "Theodore" I did not expect or desire that you should interfere in "Papal" matters: only. I want to say that where these touch our country & its interests they cease to be purely spiritual! - If you had said a strong word for Archbishop Ireland it would have been as a friend and as a citizen! And please let me warn you against taking, in these matters, the opinion of any New York Catholic, however honest. They have a personal pride in their rich & thriving diocese - which gives them a personal prejudice in favor of Archbishop Corrigan - [*1909*] but here too I claim that you ought to help us - The Vatican would not send anyone who was objected to by prominent Americans - who are not Catholics - just as the President might have had an immense influence toward making Archbishop Ireland a Cardinal last month - We hope still that he may be made Cardinal at the next Consistory: for these will be the only way to silence Calvinslyism and Ultrarunitarianism in our Country - The voice of the Anglo Saxon must be heard and so many of you have fallen away and become "Dutch reformerd" that we need your influence badly. Affectionately yours Maria Longworth StorerArchbishop Corrigan is, as you know, the sworn & implacable enemy of Archbishop Ireland and of the Paulists- since their manful fight against Tammany- which organization Archbishop Corrigan looks upon as a mulch cow that nourishes many of his institutions. He does not care where the money comes from- He thinks that a prelate needs have no patriotic feeling- and was an ardent sympathizer with Spain last year. Let me tell you (in confidence) that I know that he gave private information to Spain during the war! There is a reason why you should be interested in Archbishop Ireland and in his heroic effort to make over 20 000 Catholics good and patriotic citizens as all Christians should be in their own country- This ultra[??] reactionary force is now trying to have Monseignour Merry Del Val- a Spaniard and the son of the Spanish Ambassador in Rome- sent to Washington as Papal Legate- Of course it is a Church affair- 1910CHARLES SCRIBNERS SONS. PUBLISHERS. 163-157 FIFTH AVENUE. August 5,1899 Dear Governor Roosevelt:- We are very glad to know that you have finished the first draft of the Cromwell and that the stenographer was satisfactory. He tells me that he is staying in Oyster Bay for several weeks on his own account and if you in the mountains have any need for him in the matter of revision we shall be glad to have you send for him. I have no doubt that the monograph will be successful, as it will contain your own ideas of things, which is exactly what we want to have. We are making up the prospectus for next year, and if at any time it occurs to you to dictate say 100 or 200 words, giving just your conception of the Cromwell plan, we shall of course be glad to have it. In regard to the Greek word "IRNOIA", I have made a pretty thorough search and do not identify it. The following are the nearest possible words I can find. Lepgrovsía -Knowledge of holy things Eipveuo- To [??] (and find noun form) πapávoiā- derangement, madness, folly. * Lepoyviosía [*1911*] CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS. PUBLISHERS, 153-157 FIFTH AVENUE. I shall ask the first eminent Greek scholar that I find at the University Club for further light on the subject. Hoping that you will take a good rest for the next six weeks and be in the best of training for next winter, I am Faithfully yours, [*Robert Bridges*] Governor Theodore Roosevelt. 1912[* -shorthand- *] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 10 AUG 11 1899 ALBANY Filed By _______*] ARLINGTON CLUB. PORTLAND, OREGON. August 5 1899 My Dear Governor Roosevelt I have been travelling through the N. W. including Alaska with Mr. Henry Villard and family for over a month and four days ago attended a luncheon given in his honor at this club. There I met Mr. Scott the editor & chief owner of "The Oregonian". He is a man of great force & influence here & quite dominated the table & did most of the talking at the luncheon. He expressed utter dissatisfaction with Mr. McKinley but felt that the only alternative was Mr. Bryan & that was the worse. In the main only one, quite an elderly man of those at the table seemed to differ with him as to disappointment in Mr. McKinley. I ventured to suggest that there was no such narrow alternative [*1913*]as was suggested + three times over expressed my hope that you might be the nominee, I got no favorable response from Mr. Scott but today he prints an editorial which seemed an echo of our talk + which I enclose thinking you may care for it. I do not flatter myself that my opinion will have any special weight with you but as a person long indentified with the effort for civil services reform + the head of the organization for it in Wisconsin I do hope you will not put any serious hindrances in the way of your nomination if it can be shaped. I voted for Mr. McKinley but am most anxious to avoid voting for him again, after his serious back sliding in Civil Service reform. You represent[s] all that he represents in [liyalty] to the army & its achievements + the ideas thay were behind the advance of [our] flag + areARLINGTON CLUB. PORTLAND. OREGON Even more than he identified with what we look back on with satisfaction in the last two years, and I hope you will forgive me if I add that you represent a very rare combination of qualifications viz a more courageous & radical political integrity than any other candidate suggested and a running power, in my judgement, distinctly beyond any of them. You would command your party vote, all but a fraction of the independent vote, the soldiers vote & an immense number of personal admirers all over the country especially among the young men who have come in since the old war . I want a god of their own generation. Therefore not for yourself or my self but for the ideas we have long advocated & believed [*1914*]in & which you stand for & Mr. McKinley does not stand for I hope you will not make your nomination impossible. I am not suggesting double dealing or treachery, but merely that you leave yourself such measure of freedom that if the convention is turned to you it need not turn in vain. I am seeing many people & now & then making a little speech & suggesting to many what I have ventured to write to you. I am starting back toward my University of Wisconsin in a day or two where we always hope we may have the pleasure of seeing you again sometime. I beg you will understand that I am not asking a reply committing you to anything, I am only putting in my petition as a civil ser. reformer. You once wrote me you rather hoped you might be a college professor sometime but I think the fates are against that. Very Sincerely Yours Charles Noble Gregory[*Gov*] Personal Charles F. Schnabel, Attorney at Law. Portland, Oregon. 515 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, AUG11 1899 Filed by ---------- STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 10 923 AM 1899 Aug 5/99 Hon. T. Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor: - Permit me to again send you an Editorial from the Portland Daily Oregonian, of date Aug 5th 1899, and to invite your careful perusal of the same, especially the last paragraph thereof. I would rather deserve [*1915*]the eucomisuer set out therein than obtain possession of the Presidential Chair by these despicable political means. Did you see the Washington Post of date Aug 3 concerning the recent Oregonian Editorials, copies of which have been sent you. Wishing you continued success I beg to remain, Truly and Sincerely Yours, C F Schnabel [*1916*][[shorthand]][*Pres. File*] THE WOODLANDS VIRGINIA. Amelia C.H. Aug 7 '99 Col Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y My Dear Governor I got "The Rough Riders" in due course & read it in one sitting. Its a graphic story of a gallant feat of arms I had nothing like it in my four years, except once when I charged over 300 yards at "The Rail Road Cut" at 2d Manassas - where out of 300 men who started, not 50 arrived - But there you could see & hear & feel [*1917*] 2 at San Juan. sight & hearing & feeling were all paralyzed & were of no use Its a great story of a great Regiment - God grant the Justious - health & happiness If you can make out your short vacation - why not time in these woods you may get a fox cub or two, but there is no sport at this season I want you in Nov or Dec when you may get a Buck or a [Bruck?] or 20 "kids" But its better to do the best we can3 We had planned to give you a blow out in Richmond & afterward a great assembly on our Court day. That cant be done now, as almost every body is away from Richmond. But I dont expect you for years in the Fall. You'll be busy next year in your re-election campaign and in 1903 - many things will be in order. Senator Lodge promised to pay me a visit on his return from Europe, [&] I shall have him here X mas if I can I want that Medal of Honor for the Col. of the Rough Riders & I put that matter in Lodge's hands last winter & he wrote me it was all secure. But it was not! I dont sympathize with this outcry about Otis; He's got a hard job & deserves help - not hindrance. Present me to Mrs R. My love to Alice & all the children & I am as you know Yrs to call on Bradley T. Johnson [*1918*]Republican State Committee Fifth Avenue Hotel Newburgh, New York, August 8, 1899 [* Benjamin B Odell Jr Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmEx.Committee Edwin A.M.Alpin, Treasurer Reuben L.Fox, Secretary *] My dear Governor :-- Your kind telegram reached me yesterday afternoon and I thank you for your congratulations. Six weeks abroad brings me back a better Republican and a more sincere American than ever before. I am very glad to know that you are in a place that is not 190 degrees in the shade and I hope you will not leave Oyster Bay until it gets a good deal cooler than it is at present. I expect to be at Manhattan the latter part of next week and from then on to the close of the season. Probably you will find it con- venient to run down there some day next week and take dinner with the Senator and me. Mrs. Odell joins with me in kind regards to yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt. Very truly yours, B.B.Oyster Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. [* 1919 *] [*Private File*] Headquarters, 34th Infty., U.S.Vol., Fort Logan, Colo., Aug. 9/99. My Dear Colonel; Pardon my delay in answering your last to me, but all the work of organizing this Regiment has fallen on me as the [C] Colonel has not turned up. I like it although you know what the work means. The progress has been and is fine. We have fine material and everyone is in for business. There is every prospect for as good a Regiment as ever was gotten together. These Westerners are hardy, good shots, inured to out-door life, and all hardships. I only wish I was its Colonel and could command it in battle. There will probably be another call for Volunteers in a short time and who knows but what an eagle may light on my shoulder. It would fill my cup to my satisfaction. However, Colonel Kennon is as fine as are made and he and I are good friends and will do well together. You sized up the situation in regard to D. L. & D., absolutely and fully. L. will be made Battalion Adjutant under a fine Major. I will write you further about them. I am getting a lot of compliments on my work and the fine appearance the Regiment makes. We pass the 900 enlistments to-day. Our territory is large, towns small, and men harder to get at than for Eastern Regiments, but they are coming in at the rate of 60 to 75 a day which will soon fill the Regiment. [*1920*]2 All Field Officers and the Adjutant are regulars and graduates of West Point, an advantage which no other Regiment in the whole army possesses. All are fine officers. Mrs. Howze will camp here until we sail, which we want to do by Oct. 1st or sooner. With best wishes to all the family in which Mrs. Howze joins me, Very sincerely Yours, Robt. L. Horrze. Lt-Col. 34th Infty., US Vol. Please write me, for it is the greatest pleasure to hear from you and get your splendid suggestions. [*1921*]The CHICAGO TIMES-HERALD EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Aug. 9/99 Dear Gov Roosevelt. Your letter of the 7th just at hand. In reply to your first query: The Mini League of Rep. Club 9am McKinly his first form in 1894. they are good people to have with you. but I doubt the wisdom of accepting their invitation. Your acceptance would be looked upon as a bid for the Presidency in 1904. Nothing you can do now. Could improve your chances. what you have more to fear is making mistakes - a man is often put in a hole by would be friends. I don't believe you ought to come back to speakbefore the Salma speech Apl 27/1900 - your speech there will be "Grant" & there will be no politics in it. In regard to the "Trusts" no man can tell at this time what will be the outcome. I endorse an editorial from yesterday's Times- Herald. which gives my views on the subject - there is so much demagoguery [*1923*]lore on the subject, it is hard to form a policy. Trusts are an natural evolution of the times. they will work out their own ascending or destruction. Hope to see you when you get back to Albany. Will stop off on way East same day. [Kohlsaat] Your friend, H. H. Kohlsaat Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel Newburgh, New York, ______ August 9,_______ 1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnest Jr. Chem Ex Committee Edwin A McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secterary My dear Governor:-- I have your very kind favor under date of the 7th. I was down at the Oriental last night and spent the evening with the Senator and some other friends. I would be very glad to go down and talk with you in the near future. Just at present I must devote a little time to straightening out business matters which have accumulated during my absence. I want to see you before you start out on your trip and will try to make a date with you a little later on. With kind regards to yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt, I am Very truly yours, B. B. Odell Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. 19241119 East Capitol St. Washington, D.C. Aug 10 1898 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: I have just returned from Alaska after steaming about 9000 miles along that coast and adjacent islands. I was with the Harriman Expedition which left New York in May and was composed in part of scientists. We had an ideal time and glorious weather. In Prince William Sound a new inlet - 18 miles long with many large glaciers was discovered and surveyed. We stayed long enough on Kodiak Island to kill one of the famous brown bear of that region. I was very sorry to learn upon my return that all of the volunteer appointmentshad been made and that there was no chance for me to enter the service again, so I felt sure that your recommendation, with that of the general of the Army, the Colonel of my Regiment and others, which I left on file, with General Corbin's promise would carry me through. I presume there was such a struggle for these places that a good many better men were left out. I thank you anyway for the interest you took in the matter and shall hope for better fortune next time. Very Sincerely yours Luther S. Kellyglad that you did not send my letter on - The thing was over & no good would have come of it. The condition of Cuba makes me unhappy & I cannot see why the President keeps Brooke. There is no politics in it I know & I can see no reason but mere inertia. It is too bad. As to Otis - the President may be right but the general impression over here is that Otis is a failure just going from the newspapers. I have that impression now myself altho' I thought highly of Otis from all I heard be fore leaving home. [*PF*] Munich Aug. 10th 1899. Dear Theodore, Your letter of the 21st was indeed welcome for I had been bursting in ignorance over here & speculating occasionly as to your part in the recent events. Thanks a thousand times for your first words but as usual you overrate me. If the positions were reversed you would do even more for me & as to not doing anything for me I shall expect you to do so much for [*1926*]change my opinion as to the opportunity I in War to epe?: offered to you personally & for service to the country & yet under the conditions which I could not know an ignorance inseparable from my being out of the country, I think that you did exactly right. To drive your advice home something immensely important at that juncture you had to be in a position of absolute disinterestedness. And you prevailed. Alger is out & Root who is a strong man is in & this is of incalculable benefit both to country & party. I am very me when you are President that Godkin & Chapman et al. will shriek themselves hoarse over the corrupt bargain you must have made with me to further your own foul ambitions. I am glad that Chandler agrees with me as to the V. P. for he is shrewd & has insight & foresight. Platt knows that he can hold New York with you & altho' entirely loyal to you possession of New York is so much to him that it colors his views. I do not [*1927*][*PF*] 2 [*[8-10-99]*] Somehow or other we must get Wood put in charge of Cuba. I have not the least doubt that his analysis of the situation is Cornal. Funston's letter is very important. He is evidently a strong man & he has made a brilliant reputation. He will be a very great ally in the future. That he should be for you is not surprising but it is very important & his general tone as to politics coming from Kansas is even more so. At the same time he is [*1928*]This long rest has I think been good for me & I shall feel the good of it even more I think when I am at work again. But I am beginning to long for home. Best love from Nannie to you & Edith & the same from me. Ever Yrs H. C. Lodge wrong in wanting you to run next year. It would be a fatal mistake as you & I know. You have been entirely wise in all that matter I am perfectly sure. I envy you your bathing & rowing. It is impossible to get any decent exercise travelling as we have been doing. I miss the sea terribly. But we are going from here to [Levmatt?] probably & I hope to get a little mountain air & some walking of a mild kind. . [*1929*]O.K. 9/21/99 PERSONAL. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF MATANZAS AND SANTA CLARA, Matansas, Cuba, August 10, 1899. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, O y s t e r B a y, N. Y. My Dear Governor:- I am very much obliged to you for your favor of August 5th, and now think I understand the situation exactly. If I am not mistaken, the President, for reasons best known to himself, resents the urgent, but, if I do say it, voluntary recommendation of myself for a higher position. I am of course sorry for this, and find it difficult to understand, but, it is perhaps natural when you consider that the President and General Corbin have, as you state, fun the details of the War Department from the beginning of the Spanish War down to the present time. This seems to be generally understood. They have selected the commanders, in most cases given the preferences to those who did not graduate at the military academy. This too is perhaps natural. I certainly make no complaint on that score, because the present organization of the Army was due to legislation which, in the first place, discriminated against West Pointers, and, in the next place, has resulted in bringing the non-West Point men to the front. This being the 1930Governor Roosevelt, 2. the case the President and his advisers might naturally regard any change of policy which put a professional soldier in charge in either Cuba or the Philippines, as a reflection upon their management, and an acknowledgement that it had been bad. You have said enough, not only while you were Assistant Secretary of the Navy, but since then, in our personal interviews, and especially in your late letters, to indicate that you had observed a tendency on the part of the Administration to be impatient of criticism. Personally I have striven to avoid any criticism. I have long said that there was not enough honor gained or to have been gained by the Army during the Spanish war to go around, and I have been perfectly content to take the place assigned me, feeling assured that if any serious trouble should arise, or if my services should be really required, I would have all the opportunity for honorable service that I could properly hope for. If I understand your letter correctly, in your interviews with the President you have met with a decided resistance in such suggestions as you have made in my behalf, and are so far discouraged thereby that you do not care to bring my name forward again. From a personal point of view I perfectly appreciate this, and have no sort of reason for expecting you to imperil your good standing with the President by persistence in a recommendation which is disagreeable to him; still, I am sure you 1931Governor Roosevelt, 3. you will pardon me if I add, neither of us has been particularly famed for avoiding disagreeable subjects when he felt that the public interests were at stake by existing conditions, or would be benefitted by personal changes which he might advocate. The health of our troops, and of the people in the two provinces under my care, continues good. Curiously enough the rainy season so far has proved to be an absolute myth; there has not been a day since we came into the island in January when the troops could not have made a full day's march, and slept with a fair degree of comfort during the night. There has not been a drop of rain in or near this city for a week, and Dorst tells me that with the exception of a few days during which the rain drowned out the forces in front of Santiago, the weather in the front of that place was not materially different from what it has been here this season. What a superb officer Dorst is! And what a pity it is that he and McClernand were not given regiments int he new forces that the President has just raised. I have written to Corbin, as well as to several senators in their behalf, and have got the most positive assurances that they will not be passed over again if there should be a further call for troops. Hoping that you will pardon me for bothering you with this letter, which needs no reply, I am, Faithfully yours, James H. Wilson [*1932*][shorthand]State of New York Court of Appeals, Judges Chambers. Binghamton, Albany Aug. 11, 1899. [*RECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 12 9 12 AM 1899 ALBANY*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Governor:- I received your letter of the seventh instant in due time. Since then Judge Smith has seen me and we had a talk about his designation to the Appellate Division. While he would doubtless prefer to remain in the trial courts,still,he will consent to go into the Appellate Division in the Fourth Department,provided he is assured that when a vacancy exists in his own department,which is the Third,he shall be designated for that place. That will obviate his objections,and remove his anxiety as to his renomination and election. As the Associate Justices are designated for five 1933years only and were all designated in 1894,their terms to commence January 1,1895,it follows that the terms of all the Associate Justices of the Third Department expire December 31,1900. Moreover,Judge Putnam's term of office as Justice of the Supreme Court also expires at that time,and there [are] are two Associate Judges in that court from the Fourth District. Thus,there would seem to be no difficulty in designating Judge Smith to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of Judge Putnam's term,and then assigning some other judge to the Fourth Appellate Division to take the place of Judge Smith. I think the request of Judge Smith is reasonable, and that a compliance with it affords the best solution of the somewhat difficult question with which you are confronted. If that can be done, I think it will relieve2 the perplexity of the situation and leave matters in the District in the best shape possible. Trusting that you may see your way clear to grant his request,and that the arrangement may prove best for all concerned,as I think it will,I am, Very sincerely yours, L Elora E Martice 1934[[shorthand]]49 Broadway New York Aug. 11, 1899. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED AUG 12 1899 Filed by________________*] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Governor: Word comes to me indirectly that you recently had a talk with Commissioner Heermance and have consented to the postponement of his resignation until the first of October. It doesn't strike me that this is wise, and I am quite at a loss to know why Mr. Heermance should ask it. The Franchise Tax Law goes into effect on Oct. 1st and Sternes should have at least a month prior to the time for enforcement of that law to familiarize himself with the duties. As I understand, there is no earthly reason why Mr. Heermance should be continued longer in the service to complete this year's regular work of the Commission. Please let me know whether I am right in my information that you have consented to the delay. Yours very truly, T. C. Platt 1935Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel Newburgh, New York_______August 12,___ 1899 Benjamin B Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChemExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary My dear Governor:-- I am going to ask you to look into this case of which I send you a copy of original petition, which has become so worn in the pocket of the boy's father, that I though a copy would be better. I am anxious if you find that the facts as stated are true that the boy be released. I understand that whatever insanity there was in the boy's make-up has been cured. You can see from the petition that it is signed by prominent people in Newburgh, who look upon the father as a very decent sort of man. In addition to this, Black turned down the petition for no other reason than because I had signed it. This I know to be true. Will you kindly therefore take up the matter with the Matteawan Asylum people and see if the facts are stated correctly if he cannot be released, Very truly yours, B. B. Odell Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster bay, L. I. 1936San Juan Porto Rico via Hayti Aug. 13th,99. Secwar, Washington. Have just given the following to the Associated Press Quote The true state of affairs throughout the Island not yet known because of total destruction of all telegraphic connection and great destruction on all roads not more than one fourth towns yet heard from but enough is known to warrant the statement that one fifth the dwellings in the Island are totally destroyed and their owners are without any shelter whatever or any food beyond what has been saved from the debris the coffee crop and most of the trees are ruined and thus reliance for support is gone fully one third of the people subsist entirely fruit and a small degree on tubes all the former are destroyed and much of the latter are rotting in the ground great many thousands of cattle are drowned and the debris carried down by the rivers is strewn over the ocean with the wreck of the storm and the dead bodies of animals the death from falling walls and drowning will number more than a thousand and may be several times this number the state of distress is very great and when green fruits saved from the debris are consumed the suffering will be very great I am relieving piffering everywhere within reach as much as possible but in out of the way places are many thousands who cannot be reached for some time the supplies ordered sent by the Government will help much but will last only for a few days while destitution must continue for many weeks or some months until the bananas grow up from the ground for which five months at least are required food of all kinds is needed especia.lly rice beans and codfish wich has been main support outside of fruits. Cheap cotton clothing is also needed for thousands rushed naked from their dwellings at night when the gale broke medicines are also needed most pressingly especially quinine and other simple medicines I estimate that at least 1000 tons of food will be required weekly for several weeks I have constituted boards all over the Island to regulate assistance and a general board here to conduct the relief work quotation while I have not yet full data I repeat the estimate that at least one hundred thousand people are homeless and destitute relief ration proposed one pound food per day days seven ounces beans seven ounces rice and two ounces codfish in addition to food ordered by MacPherson I ask that twenty five hundred tons above proportions should be shipped next week before this is consumed I will have full data respecting future needs but I fear extensive issues of provisions will be necessary for several months I shall push work on the roads and give employment to many as possible I hope the charitable people of the States will contribute food clothes medicines and money colonel Hofer Chief Surgeon of the department is chairman of the Board of relief and auxiliary boards are organizing in all the towns five military posts not yet heard from. Davis. 1937 [*Encin Root 8-14-99*]CABLEGRAM San Juan P.R. via Hayti Aug. 13th, 1899. Secwar: Washington. Further but still incomplete reports confirm previous cable reports as conservative suggest an appointment officer in New York to receive relief funds and supplies cabling quantities and kinds shipped each boat Col Hoff medical department charge relief work here should be shipped this week not less than twenty five hundred tons food best to be sent beans rice and cheap grade codfish cotton clothing and coarse cotton goods in piece needles thread also needed money will be applied in assisting rebuilt houses and huts and hire of help I recommend that bags for sugar and coffee all kinds of rough lumber for building and fencing hooks staves and hoops for sugar packing and galvanized iron and nails for roofing purposes be placed on first list I have authorized employment labor rebuilding barracks at Cayeya and Aibomco wholly destroyed. Davis. 1938[*Eve in Root 8-14-99*]Canadian Pacific Railway Co. Office Of The Manager Montreal. Private File Field Aug. 13 1899 My dear Roosevelt Many thanks for your letter which met me on arrival at Frisco. I shall be quite delighted to see you on my return to the East. Hope to reach N. Y. treaty with us which we hope the Powers will accept. It has not only been approved of by the vast majority of the Chiefs & natives, but also accepted by them with enthusiasmabout on the 19. or 20. Will you kindly wire, c/o L. F. Leiter, Chicago 101 Rush Street in case you should not be all Sagamore, otherwise will come out after arrival in N. Y. Judge Trip & myself are glad to be back. We have gone through a tough piece of work, in straightning things in Samoa. It was a fight from start to finish, & all efforts were used to wreck our work. We have our new [*1940*]2 [*[8-13-94]*] CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. OFFICE OF THE MANAGER. MONTREAL. 189 thus it [asm?], & it contains many of their suggestions. Only the minority, the Tanic Party, are against it. They take in the scum of the islands, both foreigners & half casts, & [*1941*] There is absolutely no sport in these islands, didnt fire a shot though we had some good target practice on the Badger. Looking forward with great pleasure to see you soon. I remain with kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt & the children yours truly H Sternburgadvocate a puppet King to carry out their schemes of rascality under his cover. The Government we have proposed is the strongest, simplest & most economical, & the only one which will afford some guarantee for peace under this miserable tridominium. Im delighted to hear you have all been so well, especially that you have shaken off your fever so quickly. Hope Ted has been picking up? [*1942*][upper left center of page is letterhead] The Chicago Times-Herald Editorial Department [upper right hand corner of page is a stamp that reads as follows] RECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 17 9 14 AM 1898 ALBANY Aug 14.99 My dear Governor. Your note of Saturday & Enclosure rec'd You will have calls from every state in the Union, but I believe it will harm you to accept too many of them. Your [?] will say you are not at -tending to your duties as Governor. but chasing 1943 [back of a page, you can see the letterhead from the other side on the right side] the Presidency. it will not do to have that idea get abroad. it has killed some good men. If there is any c[r?r?tian] [might criticism] over your going to Ohio you can say the President asked you to go. I am anxious to have you inherit the McKinley machinery - followingyou can get that one by sticking close to the President. Am sure you appreciate my one question of getting his advice in the Ohio matter. It will save misunderstanding. Trust you are "feeling fully" as Knobloch says Your friend, H. H. Kohlsaat [[shorthand]]The Knickerbocker Press 8/16/99 Dictated G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 230 STREET NEW YORK 24 BEDFORD STREET, STRAND LONDON, W.C. (All business communications should be addressed to the concern) August 14, 1899 His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Governor's Mansion, Albany, N.Y. Dear Theodore: I am enclosing with this semi-annual account together with check and accaptances for the amount of the balance due. We are well pleased to have occasion to pass to the credit of our valued author the amount of One Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty-three Dollars and Thirty-five cents, ($1433.35), a larger amount than has heretofore been realized during the same period for such of his works as are in our hands. The credit has, as you will not, been swelled, first by the payment for the "Big Game" volume, amounting to $354.60. (The entire edition of 1000 copies will we think, be entirely disposed of), and second by the royalties accruing on the first 1000 copies of "Winning of the West" vol.11, amounting together to $775.00. I can well understand that, with your present responsibilities as the ruler of our State and as a political leader, it must be very difficult for you to keep in view any further literary plans. 1945I will point out, however that there is an assured public the publication of a continuing volume or continuing volumes of the " Winning of the West" whenever you may find it practicable to complete such volumes for the press. We are making progress with the preparation of the illustrated subscription edition of the four volumes now in a print. I am, with cordial regards, Yours faithfully, G. H. Putnam [[shorthand]]WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. August 14, 1899. Sir: I inclose herewith copies of two telegraphic dispatches received last evening from the Governor General of Porto Rico, by which it appears that the devastation wrought by the recent hurricane in that island is even greater than first supposed. It is evident that a great multitude of people rendered utterly destitute by this awful calamity must be fed and cared for during a considerable period until they can have the opportunity to produce food for themselves. Enormous quantities of supplies of the kinds indicated by the Governor General must be procured. The magnitude of the work to be accomplished leads this Department to supplement the appeal already made to the Mayors of the principal cities of the country, by a more general appeal, and I beg you to ask the people of your State to contribute generously to the relief of the people of Porto Rico. Swift steamers have been provided to leave the port of New York to carry the supplies directly to Porto Rico as rapidly as they can be collected. Contributions should be either in supplies of the character indicated, or in money in order that the supplies can be purchased. The supplies should be sent to Colonel F. B. Jones, Army Building, feet of Whitehall Street, New York City, in packages plainly marked "Porto Rican Relief", and he should be consulted as to time of shipment. Money should be sent to the National Bank of North America, New York City, which has 1947-2- been designated as a depository for the Relief Fund. Very respectfully, Elihu Root Secretary of War. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, New York. Secty of War [handwritten at top of page held horizontally] [Stamp in the middle of the page reads as follows:] RECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 16 2 37 PM 1899 ALBANY [Bottom of page handwritten note as follows] [For 3 eves see 8-13-99 8-13-99 8-14-99][* pp - 21-8 *] 2 N Y (P) RR P DI, Washn. In Cable 16 DI of IS Secwar 30th text Beat 31st text Colonel 32nd text Hoff say now if cor rect. Svc., N. Y., Aug. 14/99. [Gov Gen. Porto Rieo] 12:22 p m 1949[upper left hand corner on the back of a page] [Eve in Post 8-14-99] [nothing else to transcribe on this page][upper left hand corner of page handwritten as follows] [stamp in upper left corner of page reads as follows] RECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE AUG 17 9 13 AM 1899 ALBANY [handwritten over the stamp is Personal] U. S. SENATE CHAMBER WASHINGTON, D.C. Waterloo, N. H. Aug 15/99 My dear Governor Our Governor has asked you to come to Concord when we celebrate at our capitol our "Old Home Week "Aug 31st or Sept 1st and I am asked to join in the request which I most cheerfully and [?tly] do. I am not in condition however to make any personal demand - such as I know 1950you would be glad to honor if you could You have told me of your many engage- ments during the next week. If you can spare a day for Concord I hope you will come and I will be there to greet you. Truly Yours W. E. Chandler Governor Roosevelt 1951see you if possible, will you be at Albany? I am on detached service here working under the orders of the Division Engineer Officer, we are compiling a map of this country it is very interesting Mother is at Summerville S.C. but is coming up here next week. Please give my best to Cousin Edith and the children whom I hope are well. Sincerely yours [?] Moore RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER FEB 19 1899 Answered, Filed, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, FEB 21 1899 Filed by [8-16-99] [?? ???] 2nd [??] Camp Mackenzie Agusta. 16/99 Dear Cousin, When I saw you at Camp Wikoff you said, that you would do all you could to help me at a commission in the regular army, and if it would not be too much trouble, I would like you to back me up now, I have put in an application to be transferred from the volunteer to the regular service; Colonel Rodgers approved it, and. 1952 to the best of my knowledge it has also been approved by Brigade Division, and corps commanders', and is now in Washington Col Rodgers very kindly wrote to one of the members of the examining board, asking him the subjects of the examination for the regular army, and got a reply saying that the examination did not cut any ice, as men had been appointed who had been declared both mentally and physically unfit by the board and that some of those men were recommended had had not been appointed; it seem's that political pull does it all. I would like to get onto the cavalry if possible. I saw by the papers that you had been [?] Colonel and Brigadier General of Volunteers, and I am sure that that pleased you more, than your election last October. I only with I had been with you in Cuba. I hope to get a leave sometime this month or the beginning of next, and would like to 1953 RECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 25 308 PM 1899 ALBANY [*7*] Telegraphic Address: RIBBANDS, BONCHURCH. Postal Address: BONCHURCH HOTEL, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. BONCHURCH HOTEL, BONCHURCH, ISLE OF WIGHT. The Prettiest situated Hotel in the Undercliff. Faces South with pretty Garden and good Sea Views, and contains all the requirements of a First- class Hotel. Table d'Hote, separate Tables, Public and Private Rooms Communicating. Cabs and Omnibuses at Ventnor Station, distance one mile. August 16, 1899. Dear Governor Roosevelt:- Many thanks for your note. It m[???] [??], Rough I understand that it makes no position promise. I don't wish to bind you down to either of the two subjects submitted. Another of your own choices will do as 1954be allured[?], or drawn, into the article [?][?], [w?] [of?] winter catches you in its [?tions]. Thank you very much, I am, dear governor. [?] Faithfully, William H. Rideing His Excellency, Governor Roosevelt. well, provided that it is calcu- lated to inspire and interest a good American audience. In the last article Wm. Gladstone wrote for us he said "[Precept?] freezes, example warms". That is a good thing to remember. I return to New York by the St. Louis on September 30, and will then write to you again. In the meantime I should hope that you willRECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 17 915 AM 189[?] ALBANY [*Personal File*] [Brantwood, Halifax] Wallinton, Cambo, Northernborders. Dear Roosevelt, Bucky o'Neill was quoting neither Whitman nor Ezekiel about the 'vultures'. He had lives of Macaulay ringing in his head. In the middle of the horrid story or of 1956Lake Regilles, in the description of what the fisher and hunter of today forget of the fight which befel there, come the lines "How wolves came with fierce gallop, And crows on eager wings, To tear the flesh of captains And peck the eyes of kings." Your book is a most fascinating record. Yours v. sinc. Charles Trevelyan. 1957[*P.t.*] Headquarters Department of Santiago, and Puerte Principe. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE CIVIL DEPARTMENT Santiago de Cuba, August 18, 1899 Cel.Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay Long Island. [*Gov New York*] Dear Theodore:-- The newspaper clippings arrived a day or two ago and were read with a great deal of interest. I am much obliged to you for them. I think that in Secretary Root we have got a most excellent Secretary of War and one who is going to do a great deal of good. I saw by this morning's telegraphic despatches that then new regiments of volunteers are to be raised for duty in the Phillipines. I wonder why a part of the Regular Forces here is not employed for work in the Phillipinesor is is intended to send them eventually to the United States for necessary garrison work there? We have in Cuba to-day about 14.000 troops, which is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,fully twice the number required. These men are here desiring absolutely nothing; it is too hot for much drill and instruction. The people are perfectly orderly and we only need troops here for moral effect. I want very much to see the following plan carried out for the benefit of our own soldiers and I believe the good of the Island. Cut our present regular garrison in two.This will leave us a regiment in each Province (these regiments should,if possible,be Cavalry) and an extra regiment at Havana(this regiment should be Infan- 1958 Theo. Roosevelt No. 2 Aug? 18/199 try). As soon as they have reached this point of reduction arrangements should be made to enroll three regiments of Cuban Cavalry to be commanded by American officers who have served with credit and distinction in Cuba. These regiments should be 1200 strong and serving 600 in each Province. This would replace the Rural Guard of whom we have in the Eastern Provinces from 200 to 300 in each Province and would serve to garrison the sea-port towns in the sickly season. The Cubans are in no sense a troublesome or warlike people. It has taken years of the most frightful brutality and oppression to drive them into the last war and, so far as any war with the United States goes, it is absolutely absurd. To give you an example of how many men are needed to keep order. Everybody who has even a rudimentary knowledge of Cuba knows that this part of the Island has always been the hotbed of trouble so far as fighting went. Most of the policies and intrigues have of course been confined to Havana and vicinity. Now, if the Cuban desired or had the most remote intention of making trouble they have had during the last two months ample opportunity to indicate it. When I came back from the States I found, as you know, a good deal more yellow fever than I expected and the condition was very grave. The only thing to do was to get the American citizens out of the city at once or make up our minds to bury 50% of those remaining here. I moved them all out and with the exception of myself, my personal staff and eight soldiers, convalescents from Yellow Fever, there was no military force in the city. During this period we had the great feast day of Santiago. The city was simply packed with people from the hills and back county, nearly all masked and simply abandoning themselves to two days of feasting 1959Theo.Roosevelt No. 3. Aug.18/99 and dancingetc. The Arsenal was under the guard of six of [?] convalescent soldiers and four Cuban policemen and I had in the city about thirty of the Rural Guard,all Cubans under Cuban officers. We did not have a particle of trouble; in fact,if anything,things went of more smoothly than usual. In other words [what we want here in Cuba is a small force of our Regulars for moral effect. Form the rest of the garrison of Cubans; organize the regiments first with American officers down to and including the captains, have the Lieuts. Cubans and make the promotion regimental. In a short time vacancies will of course occur and the Cubans will reach the positions of higher command,and by the time they are promoted to field positions they will have had good and sufficient training therefor. These native regiments would embody the restless and wild spirits which have been engaged in the recent war and again,anyone at all familiar with people of this sort understands fully how much more readily and gracefully they submit to authority enforced by their own people than by a people of absolutely alien blood. These Cuban regiments will become intensely loyal to us and our methods and will,I believe make most excellent soldiers. We could them keep such regiments as we deem advisable to retain here in the interior at healthy points, and the question of garrisoning Cuba without loss would be settled. If there are indications of trouble troops can be brought here in four or five days at any time. What is necessary here is not numbers but a small,well equipped,well acclimated force able to take prompt and decisive measures and absolutely fitted to work,let it be Winter or Summer. The Cubans are simply crazy to enlist. I have started a small increase of the Rural Guard and put it temporarily under one of my Aides to receive military instruction. The youngster's life has 1960Theo.Roosevelt No.4 Aug.18/99 become a burden by reason of the number of men who follow him about to enlist in this forceand the reason of their desire is that they find that they are to be under an American officer,that they are going to receive military instruction and that they are going to be treated as soldiers. The difficulties in front of us in Cuba are purely of our own manufacture. Clean government,quick decisive action and absolute control in the hands of trustworthy men,establishment of needed legal and educational reforms and I do not believe you could shake Cuba loose if you wanted to. But dilly-dallying and taking politics will play the Devil with people of this temperament. Every Cafe leafer and political demagogue floats on topand great current of public feeling is so covered with this refuse,that one is unable to get an idea of is character unless he lives here and mixes with the people. I wish you could convey to Secretary Root my most sincere congratulations on his appointment. I cannot with propriety do this as an officer in a department under his control and I can hardly ask you to do it,but I should like to have him know that as an officer of the Army I am delighted to feel that the War Department is in the hands of a man who enjoys public esteem and public confidence to the extent that he does. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the youngsters, I am as ever, Most sincerely yours, Leonard Wood 1961[*Der A. Benham,*] Los Angeles Daily [?] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HONORS TO GEN. GRANT. Every vote cast in the Legislature for his worthy son for Senator, is a tribute of respect and honor to Gen. Grant. Every time the act of voting is repeated a laurel is laid upon the tomb of the great hero of Appomattox. Every mark of honor shown to the son and namesake is, ipso facto, shown to the man whom America loves to honor. The State now has a splendid opportunity to honor the memory of Grant, to show its appreciation of the work which he performed in behalf of the whole country. For the honor which the State may show to Gen. Grant, the whole country will manifest its appreciation to California. Lincoln and Grant are the greatest heroes of the age. Their names are inscribed in the temple of honor; are entwined with precious memories, and each year serves to increase the measure of reverence bestowed upon them by the American people. Side by side they labored in the war to preserve the Union. Side by side they received the laurels of victory. Side by side they are enshrined in the hearts of their countrymen. Side by side upon the battlements of heaven they rejoice in the firm welding of all sections of the country into an impregnable Union-the second birth of the American republic. California now has an opportunity to link its history with the name of Ulysses S. Grant; it has a chance to reverence the father, and to confer distinction upon the son. That the son inherits the sterling worth and patriotism of the father, no one will deny. That he would walk in the steps of his father, no one can doubt. That he would acquit himself with honor either in public or in private life, all will admit. That he would sustain the exalted prestige of his illustrious father, is the belief of those who have watched his career. Opportunity was the open door through which Gen. Ulysses S. Grant passed from the ranks of obscurity to the highest pinnacle of fame. Opportunity was the directing force which led him from the humble walks of life to the tent of the commander of the American armies, and thence to the chief magistracy of the nation. Denied the opportunity to display his brilliant talents in the field of action, Gen. Grant might have passed over the stage of history as a subaltern, but opportunity united with ability; energy united with courage; patriotism united with indomitable force, placed Grant upon triumphal car. Opportunity was his guiding star. Conscious of his talents, yet modest and unassuming, ready to give his services freely in behalf of his country, yet shunning the arts of the politician, maintaining a dignified reserve, Grant might have remained in the ranks but for the fortuitious opening of the door of opportunity and the guiding hand of auspicious fate. Opportunity sought him, genius guided him, and duty trained and perfected his matchless resources. The experience of the father might be reproduced in the son. Given an opportunity in civil life which his father enjoyed in the dual sphere, and the son might add to the luster of the father's name. Opportunity might arouse and stimulate the latent energies of Ulysses S. Grant. Ambition might bring his native talents to maturity. Given a seat in the highest councils of the nation, he might with the stimulus of renown, with the necessity of exertion, develop great strength, and exert a healthful, progressive influence upon his fellow-legislators. The elder Grant failed in almost everything except in war and statecraft. He seemed to have no talent, no aptitude for any other pursuit. He was an humble, unsuccessful tanner in Illinois when he was called upon to lead the armies of the United States to victory. In the lower sphere he was out of his element, out of harmony with the directive forces of life; in the higher sphere he was drawn into contact with forces which brought all his rich resources into active and potential operation. He became the integral unit in a powerful concentration of forces; the directive agent of a mighty current of energy. As it was with the father, so it may be with the son. Placed in his right position the latter may become a powerful and aggressive agent of progress, and utilize his natural resources for the benefit of the State and nation. Laying aside all questions of ability, it must be understood that Mr. Grant as a United States Senator would exert a very great influence. He would carry with him into the Senate chamber that subtle power which attaches to an honored name. Wherever the English language is spoken, the name of Grant is ever mentioned with reverence. That generous measure of confidence and respect which was due and readily accorded to the father, will be gracefully bestowed upon the son. The name Ulysses S. Grant upon the rolls of the Federal Senate would reflect luster upon the State of California. It would give the State a distinction and prestige seldom enjoyed by any commonwealth. It would enable the State to exert an influence in the national councils which would be highly conductive to her best interests. The true progress of the State, the exigencies of the present and the future, demand the selection of a man who will exert a large measurement of influence at Washington. Such an influence would be exerted by no one more successfully or with better results than by Ulysses Simpson Grant. Let the State embrace the golden opportunity to send a worthy representative to sit in that august body where Webster, Clay and Calhoun won immortal fame. "Give us a man of God's own mould, Who has never been bought, And can never be sold." Men of California, give us a man! ---------------------------------------------------- If, as has been stated, the salt water often encountered in boring for oil has all the essential properties of ocean water, why would it not be well to utilize it in Los Angeles for salt water baths and other purposes, including, possibly, street sprinkling? A good salt water well might prove about as valuable as an oil well, if the water possessed the qualities of ocean water. A first-class natatorium in Los Angeles, where a dip in sea water could be had at any time of the year at a reasonable price, would probably pay a heavy profit on the investment, provided the water could be had by pumping if from the earth right here in the city, thus saving the heavy cost of piping it from the sea. This matter would seem to be well worth investigating by some enterprising capitalist. --------------- 1962 The Supervisors of San Francisco county have achieved a splendid victory for the right in prohibiting pools and bookmaking on horse racing and coursing in that city, and the police are showing zeal and activity in arresting violators of the law. This is a body blow to the enterprise in which Dan Burns (now presuming to be a candidate for the United States Senate) has been engaged, to the ruin and disgrace of men and women in the metropolis, and to the infamy of the State. To have put an end to this form of gambling and moral debauchery is an achievement which covers the San Francisco Board of Supervisors with imperishable glory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The declaration of Senator Stratton, the leader of the Barnes forces at Sacramento, that Gen. Barnes cannot be elected makes more imperative than ever the obligation upon the delegation from this county to cease voting for Barnes and vote for Grant, thus complying with the instructions of the county convention and contributing toward the breaking of the deadlock and the choosing of a Senator. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Poor Dan Burns is really having an awful bad run of luck-or a run of back luck. He hasn't the ghost of a chance of election to the Senatorship, and now the Supervisors and the police authorities at San Francisco have apparently entered into a conspiracy to ruin his business by arresting everybody who bets on horse races in their bailiwick. But what is ill luck to Dan is good luck to the public, in both cases. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It will be a very great misfortune if the State of California, with a strongly Republican Legislature, is represented by only one United States Senator during the next two years. But better that, as the choice of two evils, than the election of so unsuitable a person as Dan Burns. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A restaurant-keeper has sent to the Chief of Police a protest against the practice of saloons in giving free lunches. That official is not responsible for these lunches, but if the restaurants are required to pay as much for licenses as the saloon men there will be reason in such a protest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If there is any man in the United States who has earned the right to take a vacation, that man is the President. He is now enjoying a short vacation at Thomasville, Ga., and the entire nation will join in the hope that his season of rest may be undisturbed by cares of any kind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Chicago News, speaking of Dewey's desire that people quit writing letters to him, says "there are no paper mills in the vicinity of Manila, and the correspondence is, therefore, a profitless one as far as he is concerned." Seems as if the News never heard of Manila paper. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you see a man these days scratching his left arm at a point midway between the elbow and the shoulder, his vaccinate is taking, or it isn't taking, we forget which. And if you see one of your lady friends walking with crutches you can guess where she's got it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Having failed to rope Admiral Dewey in for a scapegoat for their party in 1900, the Democrats are now trying to get Admiral Schley into their trap. The party, being devoid of statesmen, is hunting for heroes. Fortunately the heroes are not easily buncoed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Los Angeles SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1899. ARIZONA. NO FEAR OF YAQUI INDIAN RAIDS ON THE BORDER. ----------------------------------------------------------- Negales Celebrates the Return of Revenue Collector H. K. Chenoweth and Gives a Banquet in His Honor. ----------------------------------------------------------- Tucson Sells Municipal Bonds to Raise Funds to Purchase the Local Waterworks System from Private Owners. ------------------------------------------------------------ Enlistments for the Thirty-fourth. Low Assessment of Mines- Rough Rider Pensioned- New West Point Cadet. ------------------------------------ NOGALES (Ariz.,) Aug. 15.-- [Regular Correspondence.] There is absolutely no uneasiness in Nogales concerning the Yaqui outbreak in Sonora. It is true the people of the Line City would be pleased to have two or three troops of United States cavalry camped within the city limits, to give variety to the landscape and to the social life of the town, but there is is no desire for military protection. On the other side of International street the government of Mexico maintains a large force of well-officered and well-equipped troops, fully capable of dealing with any marauding Yaqui bands that might-a highly improbably event-stray this way. The Yaqui invasion of several years ago was simply a local affair, directed only at the Sonora part of the town, across the border Mexican arrivals in Nogales know almost nothing of the outbreak, and attach to it little importance. A significant feature of the affair is that the most bloodthirsty of the news received has been sent out from points far more remote from the scene of hostilities than is Nogales. The main news center appears to be Casas Grandes, in Chihuahun, 400 miles from the Yaqui country, with which it is connected by neither telegraph nor mail road across the Sierra Madres, the roughest and broadest mountain range in all North America. The situation is summed up by Col. Juan Fenochio, commandant of the Third Zone of the Gendarmeria Fiacal, who states that Sonora embraces an area of 200,000 square miles, within which the disaffected Yaquis occupy only 150 square miles. Harry K. Chenoweth is still at the head of the Nogales branch of the customs service. There are statements that his stay will be only temporary - that the charges against him have been renewed, and that they are to be investigated at once by two inspectors of the Treasury Department - but the inspectors are not here yet. There was a public jubilee when Chenoweth came back from the East, restored to office with honor. There was a reception at the depot by fully half the population, and something like $500 worth of bombs and fireworks were exploded. In the evening there was a banquet at the Montezuma Hotel, presided over by Mayor Overton, and mention of the fact that fifty toasts were drunk in enough to show that the pleasures of the evening were seriously dealt with. It appears that Mr. Chenoweth did not need reappointment. His removal was the work only of the head of the Treasury Bureau, and had not been approved by the Secretary nor made known to the President. William [?] of Muncie, Ind., who had been indicated as Chenoweth's successor, is still on the waiting list. The Nogales Mining Company has just been incorporated, the organizers being Collector H. K. Chenoweth, Jesse R. Grant, son of ex-President Grant, and Alfred Hampton, son of Gen. Wade Hampton. The capital stock is $30,000 The incorporation is for the working of a mine, jointly owned by the stockholders, for which they have been offered $250,000. The property is in Sonora, thirty miles southeast of Magdalena. There is a sixteen-foot vein of ore, that assays $40 to the ton in gold. Machinery has been ordered for reduction works. The Montezuma Hotel property has been purchased by Robert Williams, who has for several years been the lessee of the premises. The price paid was $18,000. Adjoining the Montezuma, construction has been begun on a two-story brick and stone business block, the property of J.T. Brickwood. The cost will be $10,000. Americans in Sonora who have investigated the case of Mrs. Evelyn Collier, the woman sentenced to three yeers' imprisonment for killing a Mexican at Minas Prietas, agree the best thing to be done is to let the law take its course. The sentence is regarded as a lenient one, and the woman is comfortably situated in the prison at Hermosillo, under only such restraint as is absolutely necessary. In Altar, Sonora, a political faction lately started a newspaper, through which it was hoped to revolutionize local affairs. The sheet was called La Dinamite, a Spanish title that may readily be interpreted. With it, Editor Lopes proceeded to "blow up" the local Judge and most of the prominent citizens of the district. As a result, the editor and several of the promoters of La Dinamite are in jail. A row between members of the police force at La Colorado resulted in the killing of Francisco Ortiz, better known as "Huero," a Mayo Indian, of long service in the constabulary. "Huero," like many of his tribe, was an albino. Ramon Quinones, a section hand on the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad, was lately shot, near Sanford Station, by a fellow-employe. The wounded man was brought to his home in Nogales, Sonora, where he soon died. The murderer escaped across the line. August 21 there will be instituted in Nogales a lodge of the Independent Order of Foresters, organized here by Deputy William R. Uber of Los Angeles. James Durmall has been appointed a mounted customs inspector. - WATER FOR TUCSON. Changes at the University - Helpless on the Desert. TUCSON (Ariz.,) Aug. 15. - [Regular Correspondence.] Tucson's municipal 5-per-cent. bonds, of face value of $100,000, have been sold to N.W. Harris & Co. of New York, for a net price of $101,000. The proceeds will e used for the purchase of the water system, constructed by Watts & Co. The cost is to be $110,000, of which $10,000 will be provided by the assumption of a mortgage, now upon the plant, for that amount. It is estimated the city will receive from rentals $18,000 per annum, nearly half of which would be profit. There is an ample supply of good water and the pressure afforded by the system is ample for fire purposes. The assessed valuation of property within Pima county is about $3,400,000. President M. M. Parker of the Territorial University is back from a vacation in Southern California. A number of changes have been made in the faculty. A. A. Taylor, Ph.D., will be associate professor of biology. He is a graduate of Columbia. Prof. H. J. Hall has gone to Harvard for post- graduate work and has been suceeded in the department of English by Miss Mary E. Plimpton, a graduate of the Woman's College of Baltimore and for several years a teacher in the University of Southern California. The trustees of Lordsburg school district, in Southwestern New Mexico, have become tired of the way in which the pupils have terrorized teachers and have employed as principal Maj. J.F. Robertson, a schoolmaster possessed of years, ability and muscle. Especially notable is the fact that one of his assistants will be his granddaughter, a teacher of several years' experience. A son of the major is principal of schools in Deming, the nearest town, and two daughters are also teachers in Southwestern New Mexico. Enlistments for the Thirty-fourth Infantry in Tucson comprise the following named: William Clinger, Dan F. Gilbert, Owen E. Murphy, Joseph L. Bawcom, James O. McVey, Adolph Pacheco, Frank J. Kernan, Thomas Sheehan, Robert Sten, Samuel Martin, John E. Ganshorn, R.B. Pierson, Harry Hezekiah, John Gardiner. The Southern Pacific monthly disburses in Tucson fully $60,000 in wages. Work in the shops has not been more active for years. The frequent washouts and a number of accidents have necessitated large additions to the force in the repair department. The motive power department is more than pleased with the performances of the new 110-ton locomotives. One of them lately pulled a train of sixty-four loaded cars, with ease and on schedule time. The company, to economize on losses through killing cattle, has inclosed a long stretch of roadbed east of this point. 1963 The final accounts of W.P. Woods, administrator of the estate of Ben C. Parker, have been filed in the Probate Court. They show that $10,000 has been saved to the heirs, though at the time of Parker's decease the estate was thought of little value, mainly consisting of unprofitable land, of which no sale could be made. Mr. Woods's fees as administrator, amounting to $974, had, it was found, been deposited in bank to the credit of the Parker children, between whose father and himself had existed a long friendship. Dr. Purcell of Tucson has passed through an experience such as would have killed almost any man, yet today is convalescing. On a side road, eleven miles from the city, he was thrown to the ground, where he had dismounted from his wagon to adjust the harness of his mule team, and sustained a dislocation of the hip. The mules wandered away with the wagon, to be later found by a Mexican near San Xavier. The doctor lay in the summer sun for two days, injured as he was and without food or water. When found he was still conscious, and directed with pluck the efforts of five men, whose strength had to be called upon before the dislocated bone could be pulled back into place. Many years ago Pinal county was permitted by the Legislature to issue $25,000 in bonds for the erection of a wagon bridge across the Gila River at Florence. One day, a few years later, the river changed its channel, and the bridge was left standing far out in the sand, away from all water. It is now proposed to utilize the structure by changing its location to the crossing of the Gila near the mouth of Mineral Creek. The Vekol mine, south of Casa Grande, has been attached by the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Tempe. The claim is for $800, for money borrowed. The Vekol was one of the noted silver-producing mines of the Southwest, when worked by John D. Walker, and was considered worth several millions during the tedious litigation that followed upon his death. The late storm washed away more than $3000 worth of ore at Cafion del Oro camp and filled up a number of mining shafts. - COCHISE COUNTY'S WEALTH. - Light Assessment of Mining Properties - A Tidewater Railway. TOMBSTONE (Ariz.,) Aug. 15. - [Regular Correspondence.] The Assessor's report shows that Cochise county possesses property valued at $2,967,903. Railroads lead in value, $380,698. The next item covers cattle. The Assessor found only 66,477 head, valued by him at $665,020. Town and city lots aggregate $372,000. Of mines, 236 are listed and are assessed at the truly remarkable figure of $89,294, despite the presence of the great Copper Queen mine, generally valued at about $20,000,000. The Board of Supervisors raised the Copper Queen assessment $108,000, and the company has protested in the courts. It is reported the Copper Queen will soon shut down its furnaces, for the purpose of installing a smelting plant of the most approved design, capable of treating 800 tons of refractory ore per diem. The present works have a capacity of 600 tons. Work on the mine was never more active than at the present time. Nearly one thousand men are employed, the pay roll aggregating $100,00 per month. The company, known in Sonora as the Montezuma Mining Company, is developing immense copper deposits across the international line and is about to commence the construction of a broad- gauge railroad from Naco, on the border, to Nacosari, whence the officials expect the line will be extended to tidewater, to secure the enormous benefit that would come through water transportation for the coke and bullion. Louis Junney and William Allison, miners in the Copper Queen, had narrow escapes from death during the week. Both fell at different times to the bottom of stopes, the first a distance of sixty feet, and Allison twenty- five feet. Junney's injuries have resulted in a paralysis of the limbs, while Allison escaped with only bruises. The Brooker, Robinson and Belcher copper claims near the Grand Reef mine have been bonded by a New York company for $40,000. Gabino Villa, an inmate of the County Hospital, is in a critical condition from a gunshot wound through the body. He was shot at Packard Station by Francisco Delgado. The latter was on a drunken spree. Cochise county, according to the estimate of the School Superintendent, will need $20,650 to run her schools during the coming year. Bisbee will take $6420, Tombstone $2260, Benson $1400. Pearce $1160, and Wilcox $1060. Salvation school district gets only $500.General rains throughout Cochise county have made the stock-grazing conditions the best known for twenty years. Grass in the Sulphur Springs Valley is six inches in height. For several days the great valley was so flooded that traffic was almost impossible. At Bisbee and Fairbank were floods that did minor damage, but that served to carry away much that had been neglected by the street and health departments. At Wilcox lightning struck the steeple of the Methodist Church, but did little damage beyond tearing off a few shingles. A windmill was demolished in the same town by a lightning strike. The first pension known to have been granted to a Rough Rider resident in Arizona is that of Thomas Wiggins of Bisbee, who will get $10 a month. Wiggins, one of the best men in Troop B, was shot at the battle of Guasimas, Mauser bullet tearing through his leg as he lay on the firing line on the slope before the Spanish entrenchments. Los Angeles, August 21st 1899 Dear Governor Roosevelt Dining last evening with Judge Charles Silent he spoke to me of a letter he had written you, regarding an Arch to be raised for Dewey. As Judge Silent cannot well say just who he is, I thought I would -- (quite unknown to him). He is a reserved, very forceful, man who is foremost here in initiating good work, and having put the more demonstrative people at it remains in the back ground -- but always working. He is our closest my typical American. In everything. With sincere respect yours truly Josie Benton Fremontfriend here. The beautiful entrance - an eagle [?] high on a column over a cluster, electric lights - marking the chief entrance to the great Park here is? of his thoughts on what is called "The Fremont Gate." Consider him introduced by me, I know I am among the more favored of nations. I am so glad of everything that brings my son into relations with you. He wrote me of the charming dinner they had at Oyster Bay and sent me a cutting from the Sun of his Report on the dumping in the Harbor and that pall of smoke from the cremation works at its mouth. I know he will work with more faith in success from being with you in these [measures?]. You are an inspiration. I am very - very much pleased with you, if you will allow me to to say so? - at seventy six one speaks. You are 1965 WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON M. August 21, 1899. My dear Governor: Your letter of August 17th at Niagara Falls in behalf of Captain George A. Dodd, of the 3d Cavalry, was received. His name was given consideration when the colonels and lieutenant-colonels for the ten additional regiments were considered, but confidentially to you Captain Dodd while giving an exhibition of his troop in Madison Square Garden also gave an exhibition of himself which was not down on the program. For his intemperate conduct on that occasion he has rendered it impossible for the Department to look favorably upon his claims for promotion at this time. I thank you very much for the other suggestions for appointments from New York. Nothing has yet been definitely determined, but I am examining carefully into the military record and fitness of all applicants before a decision will be reached. Faithfully yours, [*Elihu Root*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, Albany, N. Y. 1966ST. NICOLAS EDITORIAL ROOMS 33 EAST 17TH ST N.Y. August 22, 1899. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. ANSWERED AUG 24, 1899 Filed by______________ Dear Governor Roosevelt- In behalf of the eager host of Rough Riders known as Young America, we have a daring request to make of you. Can you give us a brief paper- only of about three thousand words- on "What America expects of her boys", - or - "The road to good citizenship," or some similar title? We desire particularly that this short article should inculcate your 1967 2 idea of the truest form of patriotism for growing boys to cherish, and show them that the word means much more than the celebration of Independence Day- the blowing of horns and the bang of fire-crackers. Our thousands of boy- readers have the right to a plain talk upon this subject which should both enlighten and inspire them- and of all men in public life you are the one whom they and we would first turn to- not so much perhaps to His Excellency, the Governor of the Empire State, as to the Theodore Roosevelt so truly admired and honored in their hearts as a man and a3 patriot. Pray do not disappoint them, therefore, but give our boys one of your terse, characteristic talks, which they will be sure to heed and remember. For such a contribution, of say three thousand words from your pen, to say nothing of the grateful joy of the Editor, our publishers would pay one hundred dollars a thousand words, and we earnestly trust you may be able, even in your busy life, to give us this much desired paper within the next five weeks. Yours very sincerely, Mary Mapes Dodge 1968 P.S. By the way, the eleven little verses signed "Lorraine Roosevelt" and sent to "The Century," some little time ago were handed to us by Mr. Gilder, as he thought they were evidently intended for St. Nicholas. We shall be very glad to print them in one of our departments, but may we [deleted] know the age of the young author! [* Executive Chamber Answered, Aug26, 1899 Filled by ------------- *] Headquarters 34th Infty. U.SV., Ft. Logan, Colo., Aug 22nd, '99. My Dear Colonel:- I have on the best authority that the Department is looking around for mounted regiments. If it is so, the Department could not do better than mount this regiment. Our men are equal to it-all frontiersmen, familiar with horses, and know how to ride and care for horses. We have been much honored by being put in front of all Volunteer regiments for San Francisco and Manilla. We are in fine shape and will render a good report. If you can see a way to putting in a word to get the regiment mounted you will confer a favor on me,-your best friend. Colonel Kennon is in town,-not in harness yet. He, too, is anxious to get the regiment mounted and will move in that direct tion. He is the luckiest man in the world, to arrive and find his regiment already made. You many know that it has not been the easiest job in the world for me, but I love hard work and responsibility. I only wish it was to be permanently my regiment. We will leave Friday or Saturday for San Francisco, and will probably sail between September 1st and 5th. Our officers are getting in now from re- cruiting, which will relieve the strain due to absence of officers. Dame is fine Company Commander,- Day is Regimental Commissary, and 1969there is none better; Luna is Batallion Adjutant,- the place fits him. Coleman is just returned from recruiting; he is with a fine Captain and an excellent Major. I regret very much that it is our of the question for you to review us; I would especially delight in presenting the regiment to you to review. With best wishes, and please remember me to Mrs. Roosevelt and the children. Mrs. Howze will probably stay in David's Island, New York Harbor, during the winter, and I hope she may have the pleasure of seeing you and Mrs. Roosevelt often. Your Sincere Friend, Howze 1970there is none better; Luna is Battalion Adjutant, the place fits him. Coleman is just returned from recruiting; he is with a fine Captain and an excellent Major. I regret very much that it is out of the question for you to review us; I would especially delight in presenting the regiment to you to review. With best wishes; and please remember me to Mrs. Roosevelt and the children. Mrs. Nowze will probably stay in David's Island, New York Harbor, during the winter, and I hope she may have the pleasure of seeing you and Mrs. Roosevelt often. Your Sincere Friend,THE CHICAGO TIMES-HERALD. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. Aug 22. 99 My dear Governor. Your note at hand. Glad you agree with me on the speech making. Enclose find Editorial from Milwaukee Sentinel the leading paper in Wisconsin- you see what friends your trip made- Yours sincerely Kohlsaat 1971J. A. FERRIS, DEALER IN General Merchandise, Medora, N. D., 8/23 1899. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of the 14th received and contents noted. I have sent for a catalogue to the same house where I bought Mrs. Merrifield's saddle. When I receive the catalogue I will fwd. it to you at once. [?] you still ride when you come out I will go out with you for a week. Do try and come out next fall; you will need a vest by next year, Very truly J. A. Ferris 1972Etah, Greenland, Aug 23, 1899 My Dear Governor: though you were often in my mind when reading the news from the seat of war, previous to my sailing north last summer, I did not write you, not knowing how to address a letter. I have thought of you often since and most earnestly hoped that no Spanish bullet or villainous fever had interrupted or even retarded your splendid career. I have been more than delighted to hear of your latest honor, and confidently look forward to seeing you in the White House next. I will not attempt any account of my own work since I left the range of the telegraph and mail service. the details you can learn either from President Jessup, Moor, or any of the other gentlemen who are generously backing me in my work. With best regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself, believe me always, Very sincerely, R. E. Peary Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y.State of New York Executive Chamber Sep 16 10:01 AM 1899 ALBANYRECEIVED STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER AUG 23 2 32PM 1899 ALBANY [shorthand] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED AUG 24 1899 Filed by [*[8-24-99]*] MARION, MASS. Dear Colonel - I have been a long time in thanking you for the photograph - but then - I always shall be thanking you for it, and so the end is not yet. We believe it when we first saw it in the book which we found at the Waldorf the night we left America, and [*1974*]doesn't stand still long enough for one to get even a rough shot at it. Always Yours Richard Harding Davis we like it better now with it's inscription and your name. We returned yesterday bringing it with us and some time before we depart for the Transvaal we hope to see the original- I need not say that Mrs. Davis and myself are watching your career with keen and deep interest- and you do keep us busy-your career 1975[EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED SEP 4] Headquarters Department of Santiago, and Puerto Principe. Adjutant General's Office. Civil Department Santiago de Cuba, August 24, 1899[,89] Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Governor of New York. PERSONAL. Oyster Bay. Long Island. Dear Theodore:- Your short note stating that you were going to show my letter to Secretary Root has been received. I shall be very glad to have Mr. Root in possession of the information, but of course hope that he appreciates that the letter was not written to you with any ultimate intention of its reaching him, though candidly, I am very glad it has, because it really is important that we should not lose control of the situation here under any circumstances, whether we are to evacuate or not. If we are to evacuate we want to leave a clean, honest government up to the date of our departure. If we have got to stay here we want to start the civil government on a foundation of honesty and efficiency, and the situation here is really curious and interesting. The tendency to centralize everything in Havana is rapidly increasing, not only among the military authorities but especially among the Cuban civil authorities. There lies the preponderance of influence and control and the present Cabinet is undoubtedly insincere so far as their friendliness to the Americans goes. They are working to throw out every man who holds an office as a public trust. Their recent appointments to the Supreme Court here have been made in direct 1976Theo. Rosvlt . No/ 2 August 24, 1899 opposition to my recommendations, and almost entreaties, and the men appointed, concerning whose character and qualifications I sent confidential and personal letters, have seen and read these letters and are now boasting in the Clubs here of [having] knowing their contents and having "pull" enough to get what they want. These letters were turned over to Sr. Lanusa, Secretary of Justice, undoubtedly in a confidential manner for his information, he being the member of the Government having the judicial and court appointments of the Island. These men here state that he showed them the letters and the quotations which they have made from them in the hearing of friends of mine who have brought them to me are so accurate that the possibility of an error is thrown out. This has unquestionably been done without the information or knowledge of the Military Authorities in Havana, but it simply shows how well organised and strong this intrigue [has] is becoming. It can be stopped in a second, but the Military Governors of Provinces must me allowed to recommend appointments in their Departments. It is safe to say that the men who have been appointed here during the last thirty days have diminished the prestige of the Court and have lowered it fifty per cent in the opinion of the better classes. I mean by better classes, the classes to when we must look to for good government and the future of the Island of Cuba. To Americans, not subject to the quick impulses which govern these people, this seems perhaps very strange, but generations of misrule and duplicity have produced a type of men whose loyalty is al [*1977*]Theo.Rsvlt. No. 3 August 24, 1899 ways at the command of the man on top whoever or whatever he may be. These men, who a few months ago were fighting against the Spaniards, are now intriguing vigorously against each other. Many of the best men here are men whom I myself appointed and they will be good, energetic, and faithful just so long as they know that I have the power to suspend them. When they find that this power is transferred to another part of the Island then, to that part of the Island they transfer their allegiance, their conspiracies and their struggle for precedence. To abandon the Island of Cuba to-day would be a crime. To govern it firmly and wisely is an absolute obligation. The men in authority here in the different parts of the Island must be trusted, both as to their honesty and to their judgment. If there is any question about either, for Heaven's sake, have them kicked out. When I state confidentially upon good information that a man is a blackguard and a rascal and unfit for official position, he should not be appointed. However, I think we will get rid of these people (who have recently been appointed) in short order, as evidence of past and present misdoings is rapidly accumulating. I have been assured very confidentially that I was to be put into the line as a Brigadier at the first opportunity, and I do not know that a better opportunity will ever present itself than on the retirement of General Shafter and naturally I am anxious to get this appointment. Mr. Platt volunteered his assistance whenever I should want it, when I met him the other day at the Lawyers Club. I have never yet made a personal application for a thing of this sort and don't know whether it will be necessary to do so now or not; would like 1978Theo. Rsvlt. No. 4 August 24, 1899 have your advise on the subject. I mean by personal application the working up of influence [notg] my personal acquaintances and friends who are now in political life. We are having the hottest, dryest summer for 20 years and all feel as if we were sitting on the top of a volcano. One does not know whether out of it is coming yellow fever, bubonic plague, or a hurricane. The conditions are so extraordinary that something is sure to turn up. People are quiet, orderly and contented. For the first time in ten years the small farmers are working in the interior. It will be a great pity to have the present condition of public confidence disturbed. It is a relief to find the new Secretary taking hold of the Phillipine problem with such an intelligent appreciate of the situation and I trust that the war there will be short, sharp, and decisive and that it will be war and not platitudes. My recommendations made to the President and to the Adjutant General while in Washington in regard to having home battalions for the regiments on duty here is being carried into effect to my great delight. Companies which are left will be of maximum strength in both in officers and men and will consist of only the strong and active. There is one thing to be remembered and perhaps you can do some good by repeating it. That the control of the situation here is like controlling a leak in a dam. Plug it promptly at the beginning, don't let the current get headway. [So it is with the garrison.] We want only a small garrison capable of administering promptly the little Rep necessary when occasion requires. It is not numbers that are required [*1979*]Theo. Rsvlt. No. 5 August 24, 1899 it is the authority to act quickly, which authority must be vested in men of intelligence and discretion. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself, Yours as ever, Leonard Wood 1980Theo.Rsvlt. No.5 August 24, 1899 it is the authority to act quickly, which authority must be vested in men of intelligence and discretion. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself, Yours as ever, [?] 1980[*P.F.*] Interlaken Aug. 25th 1899 [*RECEIVED*] [*STATE OF NEW YORK*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER*] [*SEP 8 9 05 AM 1899*] [*Albany*] Dear Theodore - Very glad to get your letter of Aug. 10th which tells me so much I want to know. Very glad too to read what you write about Root. I hope much from him. I was not surprised by what you say about the under-current for I have been suspecting it, feeling in my bones that we should have a great deal of unwavering opposition from [*1981*] for me to go to County Fairs or anything of the sort with me. On the contrary she seems to avoid me at such times. I should rejoice to see Edith with the wives of Pioneers. She is starting in nobly & I have no doubt that she will soon emulate Mrs Logan & manage conventions. Give her my love & tell her to forgive my ribald chaff. We have been travelling a good deal & are here for two weeks or more so that Nannie can rest before going to Paris. It is a beautiful place. The mountains are as you know superb. I am getting some good walks & watching the lights & shadows on the great peaks, the blue haze of morning & the red glow of sunset. But - I am growing very restless & eager to get back to the interests & work of home. Love from Nannie. Ever yrs H. C. L. [*[Lodge]*]workingmen on the ground of trusts & not all the Philippines. We shall lose some side elections this year but if the good times hold & the President pushes the war through we shall come through next fall. Your position as to the canals is absolutely impregnable but I am not surprised at Whitelaw Reid. It is just like him & I am more than ever glad that the President gave him nothing. The Sun strike is most unlucky for I suppose it will hurt the influence for some time of our strongest paper. Laffan by the way talked of you in high terms when I saw him in Paris. By the way I had a letter from Hayes yesterday full of delight that you were coming to Boston on Oct. 25th. He says that you will have a great reception which is a matter of course & thinks your speech will be very important to the party & also to yourself in New England & as he takes the same anxious interest in you that he does in me he wants you to make a great & statesmanlike oration. I have assured him that you would & that you never did anything else. Seriously it will be an oration worthwhile. Nannie never had enough enthusiasm49 Broadway New York Aug. 25, 1899. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Governor: I have your letter of Aug. 24th. Have not received the copy of your letter to Root, but shall expect it to-day. I have been importuned extensively by ambitious applicants for array appointment, and most of them are good men with good records. I have in all cases said that I am not consulted as to those matters which are non-political; that you as a warrior and an expert will have all the way. Whatever influence I may use, therefore, will be with you, and that will be very little. I note what you say with reference to the appointment of Sterns. I have no doubt he will immediately comply with your request for endorsements and that there will be no difficulty in his obtaining them. I understand and appreciate as well as you the responsibility which attaches to his stewardship and believe that he will have the interests of the State and the Party before him all the while, in shaping his action. John P. Grant of Delaware County got uneasy and telegraphed me last night asking for an explanation of the delay in the issuance of his commission. I have your Secretary's answer to my dispatch to you, giving 1983(2) the why's and wherefore's, and I have, I think, quieted Judge Grant's mind. He claims that there is important business pending in that court which needs immediate attention. [*Engaged every me of those dates. L*] I send hearty congratulations over the uniform enthusiasm and success which has met you in your recent trip. I have no doubt these meetings are doing you and the Party a great deal of good, and that all these Agricultural reunions which you address will be very advantageous politically. By the way, the Collector of the Port, Mr. Bidwell, who is spending his summer in Columbia County, expressed the opinion to me recently that he thought, if you could shape affairs so as to address the Columbia County fair, which is to be held at Chatham, on September 5th, 6th, and 7th and 8th, it would be a good stroke of policy. I am not sure that you have received an invitation, but there is no doubt that you will if they can have any assurance that you will accept. I do not want to have them send an invitation which you will decline, because it will then be advertised that you have done it on account of your objection to Superintendent Payn. You can see why I think it would be a good thing for you to go there; although in a recent conversation I had with Payn I was surprised to find how favorably he talked about you; and he was not talking to me for effect. Yours sincerely, T. C. Platt 1984[[shorthand]][Header] The New York State Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County, N.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.[M?]. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO. R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL N.Y. J.P. CLEARY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commandant. M.C. BRUNDAGE, Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR, Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON, Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY, Asst. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN, Inspector. GEO. C. DENSMORE, Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD, Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y. August 26th [stamp] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE [CHAMBER?] AUG 28 9 06 AM 1899 ALBANY [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, SEP 2 1899 Filed by.................................... My dear Governor:- Although I suppose you have heard of the happy restoration of tranquility at the Home, you will no doubt expect from me a brief report of what has happened. When I arrived here last Wednesday evening rumors were rife of a coming storm. Judge Parkhurst was on the train with me from New York to Bath but had not a word to say to me. Our acquaintance was indeed slight but he knew me well enough as he had called on me in Albany when I went there to explain to members of the Legislature the need of their aid to suppress some of the many liquor saloons which had been established in the immediate vicinity of this [camp?], and we had also met here in February last on the occasion of your reception when I welcomed him at these headquarters as one of the deputation who came to escort you to the town; but the Judge did not approach me and seemed to avoid my glances of recognition and therefore I did not approach him. This looked belligerent. I had hoped to meet the Attorney General here and was disappointed to learn that he had not arrived. Carriage was sent for him the next morning on the arrival of the train but he did not 1985[Header] The New York State Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County, N.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.[M?]. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO. R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL N.Y. J.P. CLEARY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commandant. M.C. BRUNDAGE, Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR, Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON, Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY, Asst. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN, Inspector. GEO. C. DENSMORE, Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD, Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y. --2-- come, so as the hour of the meeting of the Board of Trustees arrived, General King, Colonel Shoemaker and myself made up our minds that we must fight the battle against our six adversaries alone. A telegram soon arrived informing me that the Albany train on which Davies and Palmer had left the Capitol encountered a wreck on the way and that, although they would get here as soon as possible, they could not indicate the hour. I suggested that we should take up some current business that awaited action with reference to some new buildings we are about to erect and that it would be only courteous to our colleagues, and especially to the Attorney General, to adjourn until evening when their arrival might be expected. My suggestion was accepted. About 8 o'clock we all got together, the Attorney General having arrived, and as soon as the Board was called to order I made a few remarks extending cordial welcome to Mr. Davies and proposed that he should take the chair and occupy it during any discussion or proceedings relating to the matters in controversy. This courtesy was seconded and approved by general consent and the Attorney General took my seat. General Palmer at once moved a recess of thirty minutes in order that the executive committee might meet. 1986[Header] The New York State Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County, N.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.[M?]. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO. R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL N.Y. J.P. CLEARY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commandant. M.C. BRUNDAGE, Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR, Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON, Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY, Asst. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN, Inspector. GEO. C. DENSMORE, Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD, Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y. --3-- This motion was adopted and the executive committee, of which I am chairman, went into session. Palmer at once produced what he called a report of a majority of the executive committee relating to charges against Colonel Shepard. The document was handed to me, in compliance with my request, and I found the aforesaid report to consist of thirty-seven typewritten pages of legal cap embodying everything that gossip and rumor had formulated against the Commandant. I ruled the report out of order, because the executive committee had not been instructed by the Board to consider the matter of charges against Colonel Shepard, and because the executivr committee had not delegated such functions to any sub-committee. Palmer took an appeal from my decision which was over-ruled by a vote of three to two; that is to say, Palmer, Finch and Smith in the negative and Shoemaker and Sickles in the affirmative. Other motions and steps in the same direction took place when the Attorney General and General King entered the room asking to be heard. The Attorney General thereupon stated that he had been in conference with several members of the Board and desired to make a suggestion in the interest of peace and harmony. He proposed that the executive committee should adjourn and the Board reconvene. This 1987[Header] The New York State Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County, N.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.[M?]. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO. R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL N.Y. J.P. CLEARY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commandant. M.C. BRUNDAGE, Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR, Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON, Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY, Asst. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN, Inspector. GEO. C. DENSMORE, Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD, Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y. --4-- was done and Mr. Davies proceeded to state that in his judgement the Board should pause and consider the expediency of renewing the truce accepted last February as proposed at that time by Governor Roosevelt and since, unfortunately, broken. He said he did not ask the Board to take immediate action on his suggestion. He would be glad to have the Board adjourn until the following morning so as to give all the members an opportunity to think well over the matter before reaching a conclusion. His motion was adopted and we adjourned. Yesterday morning we met again and a general concurrence was expressed in the Attorney General's views. Mr. Finch insisted, however, that a formal assurance should be given by Colonel Shepard to the Attorney General that if the majority of the Board should desire in February next to supercede Colonel Shepard that his resignation would be forth coming at that time. This assurance I had been authorized by Colonel Shepard to communicate to the Attorney General, and I had already done so, of which Mr. Davies informed the Board. I thereupon offered the following:- "Resolved, Whereas, no charges against the Commandant have been preferred or considerby this Board of Trustees, Resolved, That the Commandant continue in the discharge of his duties." 1988DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. THE NEW YORK STATE Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County. N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO.R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL, N.Y J.P. CLEARLY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commendant. A.C. BRUNDAGE , Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR , Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON ' Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY , Assit. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN , Inspector. GEO.C. DENSMORE , Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD , Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co, N.Y. 5 This preamble and resolution was unanimously adopted. The board adjourned, peace was declared and general interchange of congratulations followed and it was agreed on all hands that the resolution above mentioned should be given to the crowd of reporters who were waiting outside as the net result of our action. I cannot too highly commend the discretion and tact shown by the Attorney General. He did not come near me on his arrival. He did not come to Shepard's house where he had been invited to stay by the Colonel. He gave his time (such as he had at his disposal) to our adversaries, hearing all they had to say. Campbell had telephoned to Shepard that he need not got to the station to meet the Attorney General as this would be done by Campbell himself. this did not disturb me at all as I did not wish, or expect, that the Attorney General would come here committed to my views of the situation, unless he reached such a concurrence in his own way without interference on my part. When he made his proposals of peace to the Board, and had stated the reasons which appeared to him to counsel a restoration of peace and an adherence to the advice you had given last February, I took occasion to re- 1989 [Header] The New York State Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County, N.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.[M?]. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO. R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL N.Y. J.P. CLEARY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commandant. M.C. BRUNDAGE, Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR, Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON, Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY, Asst. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN, Inspector. GEO. C. DENSMORE, Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD, Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y. --6-- mind the Board that at our meeting on the 10th of this month, when was was declared, I had expressed in almost identical language the same views now advanced by the Attorney General and by yourself last February. I added that this co-incidence of opinion was not the result of any conference with the Attorney General, as I had never met him until he arrived in Bath and had not seen him until he took his seat at our Board. The feeling among the members of the Home is one of universal and hearty satisfaction at the termination of hostilities. Yesterday afternoon a deputation from the veterans here came to me and asked when and where their comrades could meet me and express their sentiments of gratitude for the part I had taken in keeping their commander at his post. I told them I would meet the crowd in the Mess Hall at supper time. They asked that Colonel Shepard should accompany me preferring, however, that we should not enter the Mess Hall together, but that he should follow m e a few minutes after my reception. I enclose a cutting from the Rochester Democrat giving substantially a report of what took place. Let me congratulate you, my dear Governor, on this happy 1990[Header] The New York State Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Bath, Steuben County, N.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, President, NEW YORK. HORATIO C. KING, Vice President, BROOKLYN, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, Treasurer, BATH, N.Y. O.[M?]. SMITH, Secretary, BATH, N.Y. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE GOVERNOR, EX-OFFICIO. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, EX-OFFICIO. JOHN PALMER, ALBANY, N.Y. HORATIO C. KING, BROOKLYN, N.Y. O.H. SMITH, BATH, N.Y. H.S. FINCH, RICHFORD, N.Y. FRANK CAMPBELL, BATH, N.Y. J. MONROE SHOEMAKER, ELMIRA, N.Y.Y. DANIEL E. SICKLES, NEW YORK GEO. R. SUTHERLAND, CAMPBELL N.Y. J.P. CLEARY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. C.O. SHEPARD, Commandant. M.C. BRUNDAGE, Adjutant. P.J. O'CONNOR, Quartermaster. T.O. BURLESON, Surgeon. E.C. PIXLEY, Asst. Surgeon. S.M. MORGAN, Inspector. GEO. C. DENSMORE, Engineer. JOHN J. ARNAUD, Chaplain. Bath, Steuben Co. N.Y. --7-- termination of a controversy which has so seriously menaced the well fare of this institution in which I know you share with me a profound interest. Faithfully yours, [Nickles?] [Sickles]DE] [by?] His Excellency, Gov. Roosevelt. 1991[shorthand]U. S. S. Solace, Manila, P. I., Aug 27, 1899 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Governor of New York, My dear Governor, I am very grateful for your note acknowledging my pamphlet on the effects of gun fire of Manila, and herewith enclose a clipping which should have formed part of my report had I forseen its publication. I wish, too, to thank you for your high commendation [*1992*]falling vacant in about six months: I have only my [?] to back me, but feel confident that with our present Adminitration a good record will give any officer a fair fighting chance. Earnestly hoping that I may some day have the honor to talk with you of the Philippines, I remain with deep regard. Very sincerely yours John M. Elliottcommendation of my reconnaissance in Hawaii, which I found appended to my professional record when I was carried for promotion some time ago. I fear I was beyond my desserts. I am en route for the United States, just finishing my cruise, every day of which has furnished food for tactical study. I may return to the War College, but my earnest effort will be to go as Naval Attache to London or Paris, both billets [*1993*][For enc, see 8-27-99]August 17 1899 British Legation Tehran My dear Mrs Roosevelt I should so much like to hear your news and how the children are. I see a great deal about Theodore in the papers and I must say I take infinite satisfaction in what I see. I only wish I was there to see with my own eyes. Mrs Cameron from whom I heard yesterday described her meeting with him and the enthusiasm of the local populace. She says you are become absurdly young looking in spite frogs and praying mantis's: the nightingales are long silent. All round is a glaring white desert: behind us the plain in which Tehran is and in front a great mountain wall, 8000 feet above us. There are innumerable mountain sheep & goats & Theodore would enjoy himself. I have been out a good deal: But I find that my head is completely gone & that I am no good whatever at climbing: I suppose the effect of my giddiness at Washington. Then East of us is the great cone of Demavend, 20,000 feet above the seaof your necessary queenliness. I wish I could see you at an official reception. Perhaps I may live to kiss your hand at the White House. How you would hate it here! Except that there is no chance of a warlike ending to a stay in Persia. I am living in a garden watered by an underground channel from the hills: not by rain, which never falls. The stream runs through the grounds and makes a few tiers of flowers flourish. There are several pools paved with green tiles: a mud house with enormously thick walls: innumerable wasps, grasshoppers I went with mules horses and servants against the mountain and after a struggle got to his top & looked down over the world for the space of half an hour. Traveling here is absurdly luxurious. The Persian servants love it - one camps with every comfort. No rain & little wind - only the sun is terrific in the day time. I am generally off by star light and one has strange moments on horseback alone in the hour before sunrise. Theodore will know the feeling well. I like being alone with the Persian servants & speaking no English: with very few books & those solid. I take the Bible & Dante & try & pretend I have neverLIEUT. JOHN M. ELLICOTT of the Navy, whose report on the effect of gun fire upon Spanish ships at Manila has attracted so much attention, writes the REGISTER: "Some publications are using my figures in comparison with the total shots fired to obtain the percentage of hits. The result is very erroneous. The action of May 1 includes two distinct engagement, lasting two and one-half hours and one hour, respectively. During the first about one tenth of the ammunition was fired at shore batteries, and during the second at least three-fourths at these and the arsenal. There were 5,631 shots fired, of which, by proportion of time about 4,0 0 were fired in the first engagement and the remainder during the second. Thus there seems to have been about 3,600 shots fired at the ships during the first and 400 during the second, or 4,000 in all. I feel sure that I am safely under the mark in stating that the Cristina, Castilla and Ulloa, in their burnt and sunken condition, show scarcely half the shot holes in them. Doubling the hits observed in these makes the probable total about 250, or 6 per cent. Nearly every shot fired at the batteries struck them or the arsenal beyond, so that if these were included our i percentage of hits would be much greater." [*1997*] British Legation, Tebren read them. I wonder if you teach your children the Bible - I suppose that is a question one shouldnt ask. My chief is the greatest admirer of Theodore whom he envies more than any man living. He is quite delighted & so am I with the book. I said you would hate it here because you would have no friends and yet I'm not sure. How quiet it was at Oyster Bay and how quite perfectly delightful. I'm not sure that even on Uluwater (excuse the exception) I ever enjoyed myself so much. Will it come again or shall we all be too much changed? I suppose [*1996*]Lieut. John M. Ellicott of the Navy, whose report on the effect of gun fire upon Spanish ships at Manila has attracted so much attention, writes the REGISTER: "Some publications are using my figures in comparison with the total shots fired to obtain the percentage of hits. The result is very erroneous. The Action of May 1 includes two distinct engagements, lasting two and one-half hours and one hour, respectively. During the first about one tenth of the ammunition was fired at shore batteries, and during the second at least three-fourths at these and the arsenal. There were 5,631 shots fired, of which, by proportion of time, about 4,0 0 were fired in the first engagement and the remainder during the second. Thus, there seems to have been about 3,600 shots fired at the ships during the first and 400 during the second, of 4,000 in all. I feel sure that I am safely under the mark in stating that the Cristina, Castilla, and Ulloa, in their burnt and sunken condition, show scarcely half the the shot holes in them. Doubling the hits observed in these makes the probably total about 250, or 6 per cent. Nearly every shot fired at the batteries struck them or the arsenal beyond, so that if these were included our percentage of hits would be much greater." [*1997*]having had no opportunities, or being too lazy, I shall get steadily shipside: but I shall try and be as fond of people as ever, & more: and that after all is more important. I hear that your children are a sight now and as big as you are. Wintie gave a most admiring description of the household. How he does adore Theodore. I wish Th. could find something for him. He was bored to extinction in Rome and it was a pity to see him. I suppose your children collect stamps and I enclose some. I will send more if you care for them. Love to all yours & to Mrs Robinson & Douglas if you see them Yrs ever Cecil Spring Rice[EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, Oct 2 1899] Headquarters First Division Eighth Army Corps Manila, P. O., August 28th 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear General:- I wish to thank you and to express my sincere appreciation for your kind and flattering letter just received, and which Mrs. Lawton immediately appropriated to file with other important documents to be kept for the children. You know how much the good opinion of those in authority means to a soldier, and I can assure you there are none whose good opinion I desire more than yours. All your friends in the Army have felt deeply interested in your success and none more so than myself. When the result of the election in New York was known, I telegraphed you my congratulations from Louisville, Kentucky, and recently, when the rumor came to us that a change was to be made in the War Department, we hoped you would accept the appointment, (the rumor also informed us that you had been offered it.) It would have pleased you to hear the unanimous approval of all the army here and your friends were enthusiastic. I remembered a conversation with you in Cuba in which you told me it was your ambition to become Secretary of War, but I presume you have found your prospects for political preferment so bright 1998#2 that it would scarcely be proper for you to bury yourself in that office at this time. Few of use out here know or have heard much of the gentleman who succeeded to the office, but we all felt he was named by you and therefore must be capable and all right. I regret that affairs here have not progressed so satisfactorily as the Administration has desired. We need a strong hand, experience, ability, energy and judgment, and a person possessed of these qualifications would find here a simple proposition. The United States have made no mistake in securing possession of these islands; the country is rich, and commercial prospects more than favorable; the people are naturally quiet, inoffensive and peace-loving; their geographical position gives them the command of the East; and capable administration here would soon establish peace and stability. Trusting that you may continue as successful and as popular in your political duties as you were during your military service, believe me, Sincerely and respectfully yours, H.W. Lawton. Major General U. S. Vols. 1999[[shorthand]][?] [?] [?] [?] [?] Chicago Ill. [?] Aug: 28/99 [?] My dear Roosevelt It seems a long time since we last grasped hands (just prior to the slaughter of General McCoskry Butt, if I remember right !), but I have been travelling steadily ever since and have only just got within hail of the East again. I will not bore you with my impressions of the West, but as my itinerary has included Montreal, Winnipeg, Canadian Rockies, Kootenay & Slocan mining districts, Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Monterey, Los Angeles, San Diego, Salt Lake, Butte Yellowstone Park St. Paul & now Chicago; you may [deleted] conclude that I have gathered more dust than moss since I saw you last! _One_ little impression I must inflict upon you because it was both decided & somewhat unexpected. You seem to have as many backers and staunch believers (credulous folk!) in the West as you do in the East, and it is very certain that you are the only Eastern politician for whom as much can be said [2000] This little discovery, which may not benews to you, pleased me not a little as I have hopes of the American people yet! I hope to have a look at the new 30th Infy before leaving here tomorrow, and at the 27th & 28th at Camp Meade on my way back to Washington, where I expect to arrive on Thursday. These 10 new Regts bid fair to be a success, I think, thanks to the stiffening backbone of Regular officers, not a few of whom, I expect owe their selection to you. I am particularly pleased about Howze & Andrews & hope to see them higher still before the war is ended. I have some work in Washington which will keep me there for about a week, and of course I am anxious to make the acquaintance of the new Secretary of War. If you think you could, I should be much beholden to you if you would give me a personal letter of introduction to him. It might help me a good deal in my work, and in any case would be a pleasant introduction for me. I know what a busy man you are, but perhaps you will squeeze me out a moment for this! My address is, "The British Embassy". I hope very much that I shall see you again soon, as there are many things I want to talk over & much to hear of your doings. I trust that is all is well with your family & with kindest remembrances to Mrs Roosevelt & yourself [??] Arthur. H. Lee[???] WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington. M. August, 28, 1899. My dear Roosevelt: It is high time for me to thank you for the help you have given me about New York appointments to the new volunteer regiments. I appre- ciate it very highly. You will have seen that a pretty large number of the men appointed from New York have your check mark on them. I have your telegram about Delaigne. What he telegraph you is probably pretty nearly correct. I think he received an intimation that no "Rough-Rider" was likely to be appointed withoutyour approval. Until Delaigne came in I did not know that there were any "Rough-Riders"left who had not received commissione. I am sorry about the Austin business. I was anxious to get a few officers from each State immediately in order to start recruiting before the old recruiting officers quit, and for this purpose I took several names from your telegram and several from Frank Greene's, and finding their records in the Department were good appointed them. I took Austin on Greene's unqualified recommendation without in the slightest degree con- necting him with any censure or proceeding on your part. Indeed it is in only the most vague and indefinite way thjat I can now recall that any such thing ever happened. Sincerely yours, Elihu Root Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, Oyster Bay, N. Y. 2001[[shorthand]]49 Broadway New York Aug. 29, 1899 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Fifth Ave. Hotel, City. My dear Governor: I do not feel like making any amendment or suggestions as to the army appointments. I understand that they are all to be non-political and my advice is not needed or will not be heeded. I am no warrior. You are, and your advice ought to be controlling in the whole business. Latterly, when I have been solicited for endorsements, I have taken that position and find it relieves me of a good deal of trouble and anxiety. As a matter of course, I would like to see you when the present tour is ended, and will be subject to orders for day or evening. Yours truly, T. C. Platt 2002[*Austin Weekly Searchlight, August 31-1899.*] [*2003*] State Convention Colored Citizens. We, the undersigned citizens, do hereby call a delegated State Convention, to be composed entirely of colored Republicans voters, to meet at Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 1899, at 12 m, at City Convention Hall. The object of this convention shall be to consider and reach conclusions on these subjects: 1st. In the unjust and unfair distribution of Federal offices. 2d. Our non-recognition by our Republican officials at head of Federal offices in this State. 3d. Present our grievances in a national way, for being denied representation in the making up of the volunteer army of the last ten regiments. 4th. A denial of commission officers in the volunteer service of our country, after our brave patriotic fight at San Juan Hill. 5th. To take into full consideration our general condition, as well as our special relation to the Republican party. 6th. To censure and condemn our officials and leaders of the party for their wilful neglect, and continuous ignoring our appeals for proper and just recognition. 7th. To determine whether it be to our best interest in 1900 to fight for a Negro National Committeeman or a Negro State Chairman, or for both. 8th. To select an advisory board to consist of one from each Congressional District. 9th. To name a seader, if the Convention think proper to do so to fill the vacancy caused by the death of that greatest of leaders, the late N. W. Cuney. The convention in its wisdom may act on other propositions having for their objets the future welfare, happiness and prosperity of the colored race. We respectfully submit to the colored citizens the following unquestionable and undeniable facts, and the advice below. That a convention of this character is badly needed no sane person can successfully gainsay. The good news pours in daily from every part of the S[t]ate-even from Washington, D. C., and elsewhere-indorsing this gigantic movement, The indorsements from the national capital come to us from Texans of color who have been ignored by the department on account of their color. We expect encouragement from the satellite, the old drone, the political vampire, the tool, the sell-out-and- roost-about, nor at the hands of the federal officials who fail to allow us an equal chance. We say to all such, you are but a drop in the bucket; a gnat on the horn of the ox. 125,000 loyal Negro Republicans, composed of farmers, mechanics, business and professional men, and laborers of all classes-the bone and sinew of Texas Republicanism-are at the bottom of this movement; it is well established on a solid basis-no such thing as failure possible. AN EQUAL CHANCE. We do not aim at drawing the color line. The enemy may thunder out what they please; these loyal Republicans will show that of the hundreds of educated young men in this state, recently from the schools, colleges, and high institutions of learning- loyal to the party and possessing the qualifications of honor and respectability- not one has been tendered a position under any of the officials of the federal government in this State. They are given nothing more than spittoon cleaning. If an appeal for justice and equality in this direction is drawing the color line, so may it be. Nearly three years of a Republican national administration, and thirty-four years of our freedom, have gone -passed into history-yet when the competent Negro asks for any kind of position under his government, at the disposal of these fellows, he is promptly told the bosses that "the time has not come." But just think --what a thought--over $4,000,000 paid, during each administration, to the successful officers in Texas, and not a dollar, comparatively speaking. to paid to the Negro; he is debarred on account of his color. There is a screw-or several screws-loose; let us get them in serviceable order, or remodel the whole machinery. We have the power. [*2004*] PLAN OF ORGANIZATION OF CONVENTION. The State Convention shall be composed of delegates selected in mass meetings in each county in the State, reckoning one delegate for each 150 colored votes, or major portion thereof. The most liberal allowance will be made in the State Convention for the method of obtaining the exact number of votes, in absence of the proper records in the county Authority is hereby given the signer, or signers, of this call to issue due notice in county for mass meetings to select delegates to attend the State Convention, In case of his failure to discharge this duty, any citizen may assume the responsibility. In counties that have no signers to this call, any colored citizen is enjoined and given full power to call the county mass meeting and proceed, in order that representation may be had in State Convention. ADVICE. In order that a free and deliberate expression of the will of the masses be known and felt, we advise that the greatest number of delegates consistent with precedent be sent. A delegate may have a small fractional part of a vote. To expedite the business for which this Convention is called, and in order that the proceedings and its work be heard effectively, we respectfully and earnestly beg the citizens in mass meetings assembled to send your most conservative men to represent you-men of thought, men of action, men for the race and for God. We prefer the honest farmer and laborer, coupled with professional men, whose Republicanism cannot be questioned. We beg you-we conjure the citizens-leave at their homes the chronic kickers in conventions- they that frequently attend such bodies to disrupt and disorganize for the filthy lucre. Keep them out; they are not wanted-certainly not at this Convention, where the interests of the race will be the order of the day. A cordial invitation is extended to all Ex-Union soldiers and their sons (white and colored) to visit our Convention during its sessions. The Austin citizens generally will lend a helping hand in arranging for the vast multitude which will be in attendance. The hospitality of the city will be most cordially given. First-class accommodations for all persons attending the Convention. To expedite the business of the Convention, contests will be settled by the temporary Chairman; his action shall be final. Liberal excursion rates to Austin on all railroads, to delegates and visitors to the Convention. WM. WHITE, Chairman Ninth Congressional Republican Ex. Com., and Chairman Convention Convention. W. P. MABSON, Secretary of Committee. T. H. McGINNIS, Treasurer of Committee.Hon. AJ McCnuley, Dallas, Hon. W H Nobles, Galveston, Dr. J D Daviss, Austin, Hon. A J Ashberey, Calvert, EJ Morrow, Littig Aon. R L Smith, Oakland, A.S. Bell, Hornsby, Prof. A L Maynard, Lockhart, Jack Dodson, Manchaca, BJ Henry, Waco, William White, Austin, W P Mabson, Austin D N McCoy, Giddings, Gaeen Hamiton, Austin I L Henderson, Dallas, John C Cain, Brenham, S m Morrow, Littig, T H McGlanis, Austin, A N Hunt, Brenham, Prof. C R Robinson, Caldwell, G J Starnes, San Antonio Hiram Sneed, Bluff Springs, J H Wilkins, Gavelston Prof. L D Simmons, San Marcos, Wm Anderson, Bastrop, Oliver Adams, Austin T H Smith, Austion, Wm Young, Manor Address the Secretary for any further information. Do you think it the fault of an over sanguine temperament, that leads me to look for my husband's joining me here this autumn? I am looking forward to my visit at Oyster Bay with greatest pleasure, & counting the little one's teeth with jealous interest. Very sincerely yours Louise A. Word [*P.F.*] Watie Mill Long Island Sept. 3rd 1899. [*9/7/99*] Dear Governor Roosevelt- I am reluctant to trespass upon the time of so busy a man as yourself, with questions which affect none but the Word family. However it would soothe me & settle no end of [*2005*]really a chance of my husband attending to them a little later- The day that Secretary Mr Root dim over to Water Mill- the Secretary asked me to send a message to Leonard & the effect that he, the Secretary, would have a lot of work for Leonard & to home the 1st of October- domestic arrangements, which happen just now to fall upon my shoulders if you could tell me if you think it probable that Leonard will be ordered home for a time this autumn- There are some rather pressing business affairs, that require attention. That I would push off if there were [*2006*][*PPF.*] [*F*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following manage Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days, after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. NUMBER SENT BY RECD BY CHECK WAL M LAW RECEIVED at Sept. 6 1890 Dated New York 6 To Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay Just returned from abroad your letter forwarded here leave for home Sunday will attend to your request as soon as I reach home hope to see you next year [*2007*] M. A. GunstUnited States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., At New York, N. Y. Sept. 6, 1899 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My Dear Governor: This morning I am in receipt of a letter from Senator Wellington of Maryland, making request that I use my influence with you to induce you to participate in their campaign this fall. I did not answer your previous letter of August 21st on this subject. because I thought it would be well to look into the matter a little further, but I am inclined to think that so long as the President desire it and the Maryland people are so anxious to have you go, that it would be well for you to comply with their wishes and give them a little help. Yours truly, [*T. C. Platt*] 2008shorthandState of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Curtis N. Douglas. 29th Dist Sept 8, 1899. My dear Governor:- It has been a pleasure to me to hear indirectly that Col. Partridge has issued instructions to the division superintends of the canals that we calculated to present too lively a participation in the primaries in the 18th by the thousands of state employees in the department of Public Works. Here in Albany there are usual hundred men employed in the department of Public Buildings and it seems to me that it would be a good idea, seeing that about all of these men are holding their positions under the new Civil Service Law, to let Supt. Banden understand that it will not be proper for him to let his men show up too prominently as voters at the primaries. It has sometimes happened here, as it has in other2 State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Curtis N. Douglas. 29th Dist. cities along the line of the canal, that a horde of state employees has attended the primaries and by force of numbers and by the use of personal threats and sometimes by the actual use of money in the purchase of votes, has swamped them. The employees of the state in our State Buildings here have at times in the past absolutely controlled the primaries in certain election districts and wards by such foul means. Mr. Banden by a word or two can prevent this this year but will not be apt to speak the word or two of his own volition. Am expecting to be in Lyons on the 15th and am looking forward with pleasure to meeting you there. My staunch Republican friend, Mr. Thomas, whom you met at Sagamore Hill with me recently, lives in Lyons. With best regards, I am Yours Faithfully, Curtis N. Douglas. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*2010*][*9/15/99*] ASSEMBLY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Office of the Counsel. ------ FRANK MOSS, Counsellor of Law, BENNETT BUILDING, 93-99 Nassau St., MANHATTAN. New York, Sept 8 / 99 Dear Governor Roosevelt, When I saw you last summer, I told you I would hang to the Investigation and make it a success. That promise is being made good, - (by general agreement of opinion). Now I say that what develops in the coming few weeks will be of the greatest importance, - & the sentiment down here is growing so rapidly that the legislature would [*2011*][* -shorthand- *] have to yield. It will be a blunder and worse,— if we neglect the opportunity of delivering the City (& saving the state too), this fall. Opportunities are like eggs: they must be hatched fresh. Let the legislature be convened; let it amend the water sections of the code so as to prevent a resuscitation of the Ramapo job: let it cut the four your term in two, and let us elect this fall. We have nothing to lose, even by defeat, - but we have a glorious hope of success.ASSEMBLY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Office of the Counsel. FRANK MOSS, Counsellor of Law, Bennett Building, 93-99 Nassau St., Manhattan. New York, The community is deeply disgusted with Tammany, Croker has lost is nerve, no new boss is yet on the scene, - and I am going to shake things hard for several weeks to come. Democrats and independents are the ones who are waging this step: people talk about it on the street. In a few days the opportunity will have become an addled egg. Yours [?] Frank Moss 2012[[shorthand]]HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF MATANZAS AND SANTA CLARA MATANZAS, CUBA [*Rusonal*] September 8th, 1899. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. My Dear Governor:- I have not replied sooner to your letter of August 21st, because I have been very busy indeed in making the reports called for by the War Department and the Division Commander. I concluded that labor last night, and am now again at leisure to attend to private correspondence. Of course you will not suspect me of a desire to monopolize your time or to draw you into a discussion of any sort, but your last letter contains a suggestion which I think would do your intellectual processes an injustice. I quite agree with you that in small matters there are many ways of doing the same thing, any or all of which might be resorted to with equally good results, but in dealing with the Cuban question, I do not think there is "any one of two or three policies" which it would be safe to follow. Of course if we were entirely free to choose, we might choose an entirely different policy from that which we are compelled by conditions precedent to follow. For instance, if the fourth section of the Joint Resolution had not been enacted, as it was, doubtless, for 2013-2- for the purpose of securing votes in favor of the general policy included in the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, we should have been free after our victory over Spain to annex Cuba, which would have been the best possible way to dispose of the Cuban question, for simple annexation with the guarantees of the Constitution as to inter-state free trade would have settled every economic question in this island, and while there might have been considerable amount of delay and a considerable amount of contention, as has resulted in the case of Porto Rico, the end would have been certain, and the business interests of the island would have been long since put upon their feet, in the perfect confidence that Cuban sugar would be admitted free into the United States. This fact alone would make this island boom as no other country in the world is booming today. On this point, I wish you would send for and read an article published in the New York Sun of July 31st under the head of "CUBA AND SUGAR." That article contains the germ of the real Cuban question, because it sets forth with substantial accuracy the conditions which surround the sugar question. But inasmuch as the Joint Resolution has become the law of the land, and so far, is practically all the law there is in existence upon the subject, equally binding upon the President and upon all other officials and citizens, we can not follow the course of annexation directly, but are compelled to find some other course. I have tried to indicate to you in my correspondence what that course should be. You have agreed with me that I am correct. That is to say, that we should not assert 2014-3- assert sovereignty or control in this island, but leave it to the government of its people. The question is therefore one of time and manner. We must get out, but in getting out common prudence requires that we should take such honorable and efficient measures as are open to us to secure the proper recognition and regard for our "permanent and paramount interests." As I have had occasion to say, the Monroe Doctrine is as much commercial as it is political. The Cuban question, subject always to the underlying principles of the Monroe Doctrine, is, however, an economic question quite as much as it is a political question. Inasmuch as we are barred from settling the economic question as we settle it in every state and territory, we must try to accomplish the same indirectly. That you will recall I propose to do, not by remaining here to build roads, reconstruct cities, dig harbors, establish schools, reconstruct churches or modernize the courts, but through the agency of a treaty to be made with the local government. You may also recall that I proposed certain things should be surely provided for in the treaty. For instance - 1st. - Guarantee to the Cuban people a republican form of government just as we do to each state in the Union, with a declaration that it shall be peaceful and stable; and that we shall have the right whenever under conditions to be named it shall appear that a state of anarchy, revolution or general public disturbance shall occur, to absolutely land our troops in the island for the purpose of carrying out the stipulation and for the purpose of protecting American interests. 2015-4- 2nd. - (And what seems to me to be vastly greater importance) For the exchange of the natural and manufactured products of the tho countries, subject to the internal revenue and excise laws, free of duty, and under the protection of a common tariff as against the rest of the world. This provision, you will not fail to note, would reestablish every business interest in this island, because so long as the arrangement stood it would give the Cubans exactly the same privileges to trade with the rest of the United States that the people of New York have to trade with the people of Illinois. I recognize the fact that this perhaps would be a pretty radical departure from American precedent, but our interposition in the affairs of Cuba under the terms and conditions which surrounded ti was also a pretty radical measure, and the consequence of it may perhaps justify the use of radical measures in dealing with them. I know it will be contended by other West Indian countries under the reciprocity treaties that they should also have free entry for their natural and manufactured products into the United States under the "Most Favored Nations" Clause, which is in our treaties with most of the European powers. It will doubtless be contended by radical protectionists that we can not spare the money from our revenues which would be taken from them if Cuban sugar were admitted into the United States free of duty. I grant you this is an economic question which requires great and careful consideration, still 2016 I 5 I believe the more it is studied the easier of solution it will appear. in the first place, Cuba is now producing only about'300,000 tons of sugar per annum. During the next year the crop is likely to be, owing to the general prevalence of dry weather, less than it was for the year just closed. The largest produc- tion of any one year is only 1,000,000 of tons. We consume from Two Million to Two and One-quarter or Two and One-half million tons, and all of our own territory and dependencies which are entitled to or will soon receive free entry for their sugar, with Cuba added, can not produce for the present over one-half of the sugar we require; and it will be several years before Cuba, with all her resources engaged in the production of sugar, could grow as mucha as a million tons. I should say it will be from three to five years at least, even under favorable circumstances; for the competititon between beet and cane sugas is so fierce, and the margin of profit so small under our existing tariff laws, that unless the latter are modified so as to give Cuba free trade in sugar, there will be no great influx of capital into the business of this island of producing sugar. Should it be decided for any reason that we can not give Cuba sugar free entry into our markets, then the recovery of the Cuban interests will progress directly in proportion to the amount of reduction which we allow to Cuban sugar. If we give it 20 per cent as we do to Jamaica, under the recently ne- gotiated reciprocity treaty, there will be advantage in it, but il will be only half as much advantage as it would be to give it 20176 40 per cent, and two-fifths as much as if we gave it 50 per cent reduction. One of the leading sugar planters here, a man of large wealth, whomis merely betting on the future, is greatly increas- ing his plantings with a view of increasing his output of sugar. When I asked him what would be the result of free sugar into the United States, he said it would be a "dream;" indeed it would be "a golden cup;" and when I asked him if it had only 20 per cent reduction, he replied, "I could live and make money, but many of my neighbors must go to the wall." On the other hand something may be said about giving the laboring man of the United States "a free cup of coffee," that is to say, a cup of coffee on which neither the coffee it- self nor the sugar used in it, pays duty. Personally I think that would be a popular argument to use with the people in the next election, for I believe it is a sound argument, because it promises a benefit to which the people are entitled, if by any other fair arrangement, their government can extend it to them. I strongly favor the whole measure of generosity herein indicated. I believe with Bob Ingersoll, that if you are going to give a benefit to a nation, you should fo it as you give a dollar to a poor man: "give it to him as though it were a withered leaf, and you had a whole forest full of them." 2018 7 3rd. - I would also provide that the customs and sanitary service should remain under the control of commission- ers, at least, appointed by the United States, for the obvious reason that in a zolverein or customs union, such as the proposed arrangement would produce, the dominating power should have the means in its own control of preventing smugglers from having any undue advantage in one portion of a common territory over anoth- er. This is important, because some plan would have to be worked out, if the common tariff were agreed to, for giving to the Cubans their proper share of revenue to carry on their government; and measures would necessarily have to be taken to prevent the loss of revenue to the United States through smug- gling and illicit trading. The justification for health supervision is also ob- vious, and bye the way I wish to call attention on the fact that while the entire north coast of Cuba, and all the south coast except Santiago, is free from yellow fever as an epidemic, there has been a strong outbreak of it in Key West, Hampton Roads, and may be another at New Orleans, all of which suggests the contention on the part of Cuba that she should have the right to protect herself against the coming of epidemic diseases from the United States. Seriously, however, the immunity of this island, ans especially of my department, from yellow fever is due solely to cleanliness, and I undertake to say there are not an equal number of cities of the same size in the world that are so clean as Matanzas, Cardenas, Cienfuegos, Caibarien, Sagua la Grande 2019 8 la Grande and Trinidad. There is not one case of yellow fever in either one of these towns, nor so far as I can learn of any other epidemic or contagious disease. In a population rising 500,000 souls we have had in nine months only five cases of yellow fever. I reiterate, cleanliness does the business! 4th. - For the cession or rental of a naval station on the north coast, and I think Matanzas is the best, and, another on the south coast, where Cienfuegos seems to be the best. The first to give us an advantageous position for the defense of the Gulf of Mexico, and the second for the defense of the Yucatan channel, and for such inter-oceanic canal as may be built on the Nicarauga or Panama route. The necessity for this ios obvious, and I need not discuss it here. 5th. - I would provide in the treaty for the settlement of every other important question which could be anticipated to arise between the high contracting parties. If such a treaty as this could be made the result of it would be to bring Cuba fully within our system, to control her destiny absolutely, and ultimately at our option whenever our own people could be satisfied on the various aspects of the case, to fetch her into the Union, either as a territory or a state. I do not think it would be ten years, probably not over five, until everybody both in Cuba and in the United States would agree that annexation should be accomplished. But it will be perceived that the curse herein marked out will give the United States every advantage to satisfay itself that Cuba and 2020 9 and the Cuban people would really be a desirable acquisition. We should not only have the option of shutting her out, but the power to bring her in if we found it advisable. In other words the path of duty as prescribed by the Joint Resolution, is also the path of honor and interest. If I am right in the general view here laid down, then there is no other line of policy which we can pursue with- out an impertinant interference with the rights of our neighbor and ally. If I am right as to the facts and as to the economic and political principles laid down, then any effort on our part to reconstruct cities and towns, to build roads, to change the local laws or system of jurisprudence, to found schools, to interfere with the manners and customs of the people under military authority, is entirely unjustified. As soon as I have got my last report printed, I will send you a copy, together with a copy of my annual report, and the documents accompanying it, and which contain all the facts bearing upon matters in these two provinces that I have been able to gather. Of course they will be confidential and for your personal information only. Heartily reciprocating your warm personal assurances, wishing you continued success in all your efforts for the public good and the realization of all your personal ambitions, I am, Faithfully yours, James H. Wilson 2021 dangerous experiment. Either the man, the public work or the book is likely to suffer. I got through with this Revolution all right. Then comes the Spanish War. The public work did not suffer but the man got thoroughly tired out & Even now after six months rest & feeling very fit is still disinclined (in a fashion [??????]) to work. As for the book which I ordered sent you - it has 30 bad typographical which are the fault of Harper & my absence & shows I fear signs of haste pressure - the heat of the events & an evenness which are my Sept. 9th 1899. Lucerne Dear Theodore, Your letter of the 28th met me here where we have paused a day or two on our way out of Switzerland & on to Paris whence we go to London & go home where I shall be glad to be. We expect to sail on Oct. 7th & if all goes well we ought to make New York on the 14th. I You will be able to arrange so that I can get a glimpse of you then before we [* 2022 *]administration gets frightened & think to conciliate opposition by throwing the Philippines overboard. That would be disgrace to this country & ruin to the party next year. I hope there is no doubt that they will stand firm. Sending Miles is a good thing. He has always done well in the field. Root seems to be doing very well. Twas much interested to hear of your Cromwell & the splendid [pr???] not surprising in the case of a person who is like the elder Weller. So "[S???aster]". But be careful. An important, high public full of hard work & writing books is a dangerous proceed to Boston to listen I must go at once. Gov. Thompson whom I ran across has told me that newspapers he had just received gave glowing accounts of your trip thro' the State & I can imagine that you have an amusing time. Of course you have an immense hold on the people of the State & will retain the reelection. Of all which the machine is well aware. I am glad you are going to this & Maryland but I fear that we shall lose both. This is not a good year for us. It will do us harm unless this administration [*2023*]2 [*[9-9-99]*] faults + But I think some parts are well written tho' I may be wrong even in this. You are much stronger & more rapid than I but no man has an unlimited bank account of hearts & heads, &c. You have a very big office on your hands & very serious & great prospects. So do not write too much or pen too many notes for your resources have to be husbanded & kept full for the future. You won't mind my preaching [*2024*][?] [?] [here?] - I am always anxious about you in the the way of doing too much - Love to Edith [?] [?] H.C.L. Lodge [*[Lodge]*]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, SEP 11 1899 Filed by 58 West 58 Street New York Sept 9 '99 My dear Gov. Roosevelt, You asked me to let you know when I returned from Maine, and having got safely out of Yaw Reed's state without having my views on Expansion changed in the slightest degree I take pleasure in complying with your request. What a tremendous 2025freely to you on the subject of the suggested Vice Presidential nomination, as well as offering you the quiet and independence of my fathers house while you were there. Hope for the pleasure of seeing you before long, and with a God speed to you, always, in your brilliant career, believe me, faithfully yours James R. Sheffield To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt lot of work you cut out for yourself this fall. And from what I learned in Central New York I know your speeches have had great influence in moulding public sentiment throughout the counties you have visited. I missed you by two days in Utica for which I was extremely sorry. For I should have enjoyed expressing my opinion 2026[*P.F*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, SEP [1?] 1899 Filed by ______*] Iusful - September 11- 1899 My dearest dear Theodore I consider myself the model of a sister for I never write & never expect you to do so but if we are to be permanently separated this will have to change! as I hate never having any communication with my Teddy. Now however I am writing to extract an answer. I have bothered [*2027*] charge that your sister & party will meet you at the Fair so that they will allow me to speak to you. It is needless to say how we would love having you with us for the occasion but, it is a nine miles drive & would I fear take so much of your time. I hate to add one to the crowds you have to see but, we could not miss the chance of showing for & interest in our Governor. — Ever [*Your devoted Bye*] [*[AR Cowles]*]-sible saying if this is positive for Col Treadwell says as he is not always with you he cannot be sure you may not change also let me know about the hour if you know it of your arrival I do not quite like seeming so ignorant to our neighbors all of whom wish to go on account of your being there, & do tell whoever has you in -ed Col. Treadwell to death about the Riverhead Fair which I felt sure must be at Riverhead the thing at was at Huntington he finally has written however that on the 19th you are to be at Riverhead for the Suffolk County Fair will you get your secretary to send me a line as soon as possible [*2028*][*F*] [*P.F*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C., Deer Park, Md, Sept 11, 1899. Dear Governor Roosevelt: On my return here last evening I found your very pleasant note awaiting me. On account of the Ohio Campaign demands I fear I cannot be in New York for the Dewey Reception. I have an appointment to speak Sept 30 - when I am to be given a week's leave of absence to enable me to attend the Dewey Reception at Washington where I am to serve on the Senate Reception Committee - I am going to Ohio in a day or two and if I can arrange to cancel the engagement for the 30th inst I will gladly accept your invitation for I am anxious to see you about a number of im [*2029*]2 United States Senate, WASHINGTON D. C., portant matters of public character. If I find I can come I will write you again. If you do not hear from me you will know what the trouble is. In the meanwhile accept my thanks for your kind remembrance. Ohio Republicans are delighted with the announcement that you are to speak at their opening meeting at Akron. Other engagements made before I knew you were to be there will prevent my attendance at your meeting but I shall be with you in spirit and I know you will have a great audience, a great opportunity and a great success. Very truly &c J. B. Frakes [*2030*][P. 2] War Department, M. Office of the Secretary, Washington. September 11, 1899. My dear Governor: I have your letter of the 9th containing quotation from Colonel Leonard's letter to you. The pressure over the appointments in other States has been so great that I have only just completed them, and have not yet taken up the filling of vacancies to any great extent. I shall do so personally, and will then give Tilton full consideration. Of course you will understand that the examination of the thousands of names, records, and testimonials in selecting five hundred officers makes oversignts and mistakes unavoidable, especially as it has to be done under the pressure of many other duties. You will have seen that in addition to the ten we have two colored regiments started, and that Captain Beck has been made colonel of one of them. which I am sure meets with your approval. As soon as I am able to go over the New York list and find what vacancies there are I will telegraph you whether we need any more names. Faithfully yours, Elihu Root Secretary of War. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. 2031[[shorthand]][*Bissell Nolan S.*] [*P.F.*] [*Personal*] War Department, M. Office of the Secretary, Washington. September 11, 1899. Dear Roosevelt: I have Wood's letter safely stowed away, and will return it to you very soon. The matter to which it relates has depressed me very much. I sincerely hope for the good of the service it will not go any further, for there was certainly enough to try any man's patience severely. I hope that taking it all in all you are satisfied with the officers of the twelve new regiments. I think it is probably fortunate that the appointments could be made in summer while Washington was comparatively deserted. I hope you have gotten Maniereon's speech before the American Bar Association which I judge may be useful on the subject of trusts. Mrs. Root and I are both much gratified that Mrs. Cowles is to be in Washington this winter. M[?] Root and Douglas Robinson have been having a fine time in New York over the leasing of our houses there which poor Walter Webb has taken for the winter. I wish I might see you sometimes, but neither of us appear to be leading idle lives. I hope you have made a permanent lodgment in the affections of the New York farmers, and are now wearing the mantle of the late Roswell Pettibone Flower. Please give my kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. Faithfully yours, Elihu Root Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. [*2032*]UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. (INCORPORATED.) 184 ELDRIDGE STREET SETH LOW, PRESIDENT. SEYMOUR L. CROMWELL, SECRETARY. JAMES SPEYER, TREASURER. MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. STEPHEN H. OLIN, CHAIRMAN. R.R. BOWKER. FRANKLIN N. GIDDINGS. RICHARD WATSON GILDER. FRANK J. GOODNOW. HENRY HOLT. ROLLIN. H. LYNDE. V. EVERIT MAOY. JOHN R. MacARTHUR. EDWARD N. PEASLEE. AMOS R. [?]. PINCHOT. WILLIAM M. SLOANE. J. G. PHELPS STOKES. HENRY P. WERTHEIM. SEYMOUR L. CROMWELL, ex-officio. JAMES SPEYER, ex-officio. JAMES B. REYNOLDS, HEAD WORKER. NEW YORK, Sept. 14th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I., My dear Governor Roosevelt- Have you anything to say in behalf of Charlie Adler, the assemblymen from the 8th district? Three years ago I had a talk with him in which I objected to his request at that time as being a subservient machine man. He defended himself by saying that he felt compelled to be loyal to the party which had nominated him and that he must vote with his party on caucus measures. I felt the justice of his contention and agreed that I would support him on that basis. This last year when the party under the stimulus which you gave to it presented the civil service law, he bolted the caucus and voted against the organization. He did the same in the case of two or three other measures. His position , therefore, seems to be that he will support the party as long as the party urges bad measures, but will bolt the party orders when the party supports good measures. He is a strong man in the district and I doubt if it is possible to elect another republican in this district, but an honest enemy is better than a treacherous friend, I believe, and unless he can be brought to terms the republican party will be better off without him. I do not mean to give you the suspicion that I think I own this district, but I do think I have votes enough with me to defeat him. In fact it is doubtful if he can be elected this year in any case. 2033 UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. (UNINCORPORATED. ) 184 ELDRIGE STREET. SETH LOW, President. SEYMOUR L. CROMWELL, Secretary. JAMES SPAYER, Treasurer. MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. STEPHEN H. OLIN, CHAIRMAN . R.R. BOWKER. HENRY HOLT. EDWARD H PLEASEK. HENRY P. WETHEIM. FRANKLIN H. GIDDINGS. EOLLIN H. LYNDE. AMOS R.E. PINONOT. SEYMOUR L. OROMWELL. ex officio RICHARD WATSON GILDER. V.EVERIT MACY. WILLIAM M. SLOANE. JAMES SPEYER. ex officio FRANK J. GOODNOW. JOHN R. MacARTHUR. J.C. PHELPS STOKES. JAMES S. REYNOLDS, HEAD WORKER. NEW YORK , SEPT 14TH 1899. T.R.S. I have been extremely interested in the petition of the labor men to shorten the Mayor's term, and have a mayoralty election this fall. Mass presented the proposition to me this summer and I opposed it then. I have understood , however, that you were considering the matter more seriously now. I think if you should take favorable action you ought to put in the foreground this request of the labor-men, as thereby you will protect yourself best from the charge of persecution and will influence the element which must b influenced if we are to get the people to approve of your action . I hope if you intend to act you will act very soon as our municipal campaign at present if not shaping itself very satisfactorily , and it would need the strong stimulus of such a campaign to make things right. Very sincerely yours, James B. Reynolds. 2034 Filed September 14, 1899. PETITITON. IN THE COURT OF CLAIMS OF THE UNITED STATES. Term 1898-99. Edward A. Moseley | v. | No. 21,473. The United States. | To the honorable the Chief Justice and Judges of the Court of Claims: The petition of the above-named complainant respectfully shows: I. Thet the complainant is a citizen of the United States and secre- tary and also the disbursing agent of the Interstate Commerce Com- mission; that as such secretary and also as such disbursing agent of the Interstate Commerce Commission, he has since its organization disbursed the moneys appropriated by Congress for the purpose of enabling the Interstate Commerce Commission to carry out the objects of an act entitled "An act to regulate commerce," approved February 4, 1887, and the amendments thereof; thet these disbursements have always been made by direction of said commission, acting under the authority of section 18 of said act as amended March 2, 1889; that , in accordance with law, on December 31, 1887, and on March 3, 1898, the complainant submitted his accounts and vouchers as said disbursing agent for the second and third quarters, respectively, of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, which had duly received the approval of the chairman of said commission, as provided in section 18 of said act to regulate commerce, to the Auditor for the State and other Departments; that the said Auditor promptly and without delay examined the vouch- ers, found them in accordance with law and regulations, and allowed the same; and that thereupon the complainant's said accounts were sttled and he was duly credited with the expenditures named therein. II. That on March 13, 1899, Robert J. Tracewell, Comptroller of the Treasury, claiming authority under the act of July 31, 1894 (28 Stat. L., 207), arbitrarily and without due warrant of law, reopened said settled accounts for "the purpose of revision;" but that after a long correspondence, which is set forthy in Exhibit A, herewith, the said 3 2036 PETITION IN THE COURT OF CLAIMS OF THE UNITED STATES. EDWARD A. MOSELEY vs. THE UNITED STATES. No. 21473 FIELD SEPTEMBER 14, 1899. 2035 4 Comptroller, on May 26, 1899, reaffirmed and allowed all the accounts which had been so suspended by him, with the exception of $77,36, one of the vouchers for which is hereto attached as an exhibit, and marked Exhibit B; that thereupon the complainant, not admitting that he was indebted to the United States for or on account of said disburse- ment of $77,36, which was disallowed, although the same had been fully credited in the complainant's duly settled accounts by an adjustment made more than a year before, but only in order to have his said accounts settled, aid into the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the United States the above sum, and now brings this petition to recover the same. III. That the said disallowance was made by the said Comptroller of the Treasury for amounts paid by the complainant to he Postal telegraph and the Western Union Telegraph companies in and upon the official business of the interestate Commerce Commission, as will appear by the correspondence herewith attached; that the alleged reason for said dis- allowance given by the said Comptroller was that the original telegrams, or copies of the same, were not attached to said vouchers for examina- tion by the clerks in the accounting offices of the Treasury Department; that this was a new and unnecessary ruling made by said Comptroller regarding the accounts of the commission, as the telegraphic accounts have been allowed and paid by the Treasury Department on itemized vouchers, approved by the chairman of said commission, ever since the organization of the said commission; but that the complainant was forbidden by an order of said commission, which is still in force and effect, to comply with this demand; that said order is as follows: "At a general session of the Interstate Commerce Commission, held at its office in Washington, D. C., on the 27th day of April, A.D. 1899. "Present: Hon. Martin A. Knapp, chairman; Hon. Judson C. Clem- ents, Hon. James D. Yeomans, Hon. Charles A. Prouty, commissioners. "The following proceedings were had, to wit: "The subject of the revison of accounts of the secretary and disburs- ing agent of the commission by the Comptroller of the Treasury being under consideration, the secretary presented a communication from the Comptroller, dated April 17, 1899, relating, among other things, to the telegraphic messages of the commission. "It was ordered that so much of the Comptroller's communication as requires copies of telegrams relating to the business-of the commis- sion to accompany telegraph vouchers for which credit is asked be dis- regarded by the secretary and disbursing agent; the commission holding that such messages are so far confidential as to justify refusal to disclose their contents, and that the requirement for their production is unrcasonable and against the public interest. "It was also ordered, in accordance witj the practice heretofore always required by the commission, that no telegraph bills be paid by the disbursing agent except upon itemized vouchers showing the date, EXHIBIT A. Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller of the Treasury Washington, D. C., March 13, 1899. EDWARD A. MOSELEY, Esq., Disbursing Agent Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C. SIR: Your account under the appropriation for "Interstate Com- merce Commission, 1898," covering the period from October 1, 1897, to March 31, 1898, settled by the Auditor for the State and other Depart- ments, per certificate No. 9640, has been withdrawn from the files, for the purpose of revision, under section 8 of the act of July 31, 1894 (28 Stat., 207), and the following objections are noted: Item 1. Voucher 264, advertising $3.50 Voucher 265, advertising 5.00 Voucher 266, advertising 3.75 Voucher 267, advertising 5.00 Voucher 268, advertising 5.00 Voucher 383, advertising 1.50 Voucher 297, advertising, Wester Newspaper Union 139.32 Section 3828, Revised Statutes, privides that no advertisement shall be published except pursuance of a written authority from head of Department, who in your case is the chairman of the commission. The law provides that bills must be accompanied by "a copy such wrtit- ten authority." Publications should be thus authorized in advance. It appears that the provisions of section 3828, Revised Statutes, have not been observed. Also, the law requires sworn statements from the proprietors or pub- lishers, showing that the prices charged do not exceed the commercial rates charged to private individuals, with the usual discounts. (Act of June 29, 1878; 20 Stat., 216.) Such evidence is not with the accounts. In several cases you have fixed a maximum rate of $5, which is not shown to be the commercial rate. Voucher 267 is signed by stamp, which is not possible. An autograph signature is required. To accompanying voucher 297 you should furnish a clipping from each newspaper if possible. Unless satisfactory evidence is furnished show- ing compliance with the provisions of law cited herein it will be nec- essary to disallow these vouchers. Item 2. Voucher 272, traveling expenses, Kirk Fellows $406.13 Your official checks on file with United States Treasurer show this voucher paid in four installments, a considerable amount being paid in advance each time, except in case of the final payment of December 13, 1897. The check of September 8, 1897, for $187.50, was paid before any of the expenses were incurred. This check was drawn to the order of H. S. Milstead, but the expenses were incurred by Kirk Fellows. Both of these persons appear to be clerks employed by the commission. Advances of public money in cases of this kind are prohibited by sec- tion 3648, Revised Statutes. See decision (4 Comp. Dec., 544) in the matter of prepayment of express charges. 7 2038 5 name of sender and receiver, places from and to which sent, number of words and amount charged, of each message paid for, and only after such itemized vouchers have been carefully compared with the messages on file with the commission." That a properly certified copy of the said order was duly furnisehd the said Comptroller before he disallowed said vouchers, as will appear by said Exhibit A, but that said Comptroller ignored the same, and, without reason, arbitratily and unlawfull exercised the power claimed by him, and disallowed credit for said vouchers. IV. That the complainant is directed and controlled by the Inter- state Commerce Commission, whose secretary and disbursing officer he is, and therefore is without power to comply with the unreasonable and impracticable demand of said Comptroller because of said order of said commission, and of the fact thet said telegrams are in the exclusive custody of the Interestate Commerce Commission. V. That since the said disallowance was made the said Auditor for the State and other Departments, acting under the direction of said Comptroller, for the same reason has suspended credit for other similar accounts and vouchers of the complainant in the sum of $275.45 for the fiscal year of 1899. Wherefore the complainant respectfully prays your honorable court for a judgment in the sum of $77.36, and for such other and further relief as the honorable court may deem necessary and complainant's cause may appear to require. Dated at Washington D. C., September 14, 1899. EDWARD A. MOSELEY. District of Columbia, City os Washington, ss: Edward A. Moseley, being duly sworn, says that he is the complain- ant in the above proceeding, and that the matters set forth in the fore- going petititon are true as he verily believes. EDW. A. MOSELY. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of September, 1899. [SEAL.] JNO. D. McCHESNEY, Notary Public. 20378 Please explain your authority for making advances of public money; also explain why $187.50 was paid to H. S. Milstead. Item 3. Voucher 246, United States Express Company, trunk or package sent to France ... $6.63 As in item 2. Please explain whether this bill was paid before evidence was furnished showing delivery of the goods at destination. Item 4. Voucher 375, Evening Post, printing ... $160.29 Why were the briefs not printed at Government Printing Office? (4 Comp. Dec., 266.) Item 5. Voucher 121, official seal ... $115.00 Your "exigency" certificate is not correct in form. See letter from this office to you under date of November 26, 1897, wherein you were informed that-- "If the certificate of exigency is not made before or at the time of purchase the facts must be presented, in order that the question whether as exigency existed can be decided by the accounting officers." See decision In re Accounts of Marine Corps (3 Comp. Dec., 470). When it is impracticable to advertise in the newspapers, other means may be adopted for inviting competitive bids. Please explain the circumstances attending the purchase of seal. Item 6. Voucher 184, W. B. Moses & Sons, furniture ... $226.00 Voucher 319, W. B. Moses & Sons, furniture ... 53.50 Voucher 173, R. H. Mudd & Co., furniture ... 35.00 Voucher , R. H. Mudd & Co., furniture ... 125.00 Voucher 203, House & Hermann, furniture ... 15.00 Voucher 209, Office Specialty Company, furniture ... 16.00 Voucher 213, Copeland & Co., furniture ... 44.00 Voucher 153, C. M. Walling, furniture ... 60.00 Voucher 201, C. M. Walling, furniture ... 31.50 Voucher 218, C. M. Walling, furniture ... 190.00 As in item 5. Please explain all of these vouchers. Under section 3709, Revised States, public exigency is not held to continue longer than necessary to enter into a contract. (3 Comp. Dec., 314.) Ordinarily the necessity for carpets, rugs, bookcases, and other furniture can be determined long enough in advance to enter into a contract based on competitive bids. Item 7. Voucher 257, Emmart & Quartley, repairs $33.70 Voucher 333, R. H. Mudd & Co., repairs 25.81 Voucher 432, R. H. Mudd & Co., repairs 42.15 Voucher 376, C. M. Walling, repairs 34.25 Voucher 433, C. M. Walling, repairs 25.75 Voucher 221, C. M. Walling, repairs 35.00 Voucher 287, C. M. Walling, repairs 76.75 These vouchers are suspended, as in items 5 and 6. In this connection also explain what repairs if any, should be made by the owners of the Sun Building under the terms of lease or agreement. See item 14 below. Item 8. Voucher 178, Easton & Rupp, stationery $27.50 Voucher 379, Easton & Rupp, stationery 8.44 Voucher 395, Easton & Rupp, stationery 6.00 Voucher 444, Easton & Rupp, stationery 27.50 Voucher 149, John C. Parker, stationery 86.90 Voucher 191, John C. Parker, stationery 141,20 Voucher 192, John C. Parker, stationery 13.70 Voucher 450, John C. Parker, stationery 72.95 Voucher 431, John C. Parker, stationery 23.51 Voucher 276, E. Morrison Paper Company, stationery 52.15 Voucher 321, E. Morrison Paper Company, stationery 33.8411 The appropriation to the Interstate Commerce Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, was stated to be, . . . "for all other necessary expenditures, to enable the commission to give effect to the provisions of the 'Act to regulate commerce', and all acts and amendments supplementary thereto, two hundred and nine thousand dollars, of which sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars may be expended in the employment of counsel." If the expenditures are within the broad scope of this provision, and do not exceed the amount of the appropriation, either in the aggregate or the limitation upon the employment of counsel, neither the propriety of any expenditure nor the sum used for any particular purpose is subject to question by the accounting officers of the Government. The certificate of the chairman is conclusive in every case where the expenditure is within the authority of the commission, and the vouchers of its disbursing agent when thus certified must be approved and allowed, unless errors in computation or other clerical mistakes are discovered. "It is no part of the duty of the Comptroller to decide upon the necessity or advisability of expenditures which come within an appropriation for incidental expenses and are not prohibited by any law or regulation. The responsibility for incurring an expense, as to the necessity or expediency of which opinions may differ, must be assumed by the officer under whose control the appropriation is put, and the exercise of his discretion is not, in ordinary cases, subject to review by the accounting officers." (2 Comp. Dec., 80.) "It is not to be understood that the Comptroller will refuse to give to the approval of the head of a department or of an independent commission that effect which is contemplated by law. Ordinarily that approval is conclusive as to the propriety of expending an appropriation for a purpose for which it is applicable." (4 Comp. Dec., 270.) This general phase of the subject is again brought to your attention in order that the position of the commission may not be misunderstood, and because it furnishes a further answer to many if not all of the "objections" stated in your letter. Desiring, however, to comply with every reasonable regulation of the accounting officers and to show them every proper courtesy, and advising you that the commission invites the closest scrutiny of its disbursements, I take up your criticisms in the order in which they are presented. Item 1. Advertising. Vouchers 264, 263, 266, 267, 268, 297, 383. It is very doubtful, to say the least, whether section 3828 has any application to published notices of the character of those for which these vouchers were rendered. That section apparently refers to advertisements and notices which are in the nature of invitations for proposals, those which contemplate or are preliminary to some further action involving an expenditure of public moneys. A notice designed simply to give information that the commission will have a hearing on a certain day, which any interested person may attend, does not seem to be within the purview of this enactment. However that may be, I contend that the provisions of section 3828 were fully complied with. The "written authority" to each newspaper for publishing the notice was an official letter from the secretary of the commission, who is its executive officer. The commission speaks and acts through its secretary. Anything officially done by the secretary within the scope of the act to regulate commerce is done by the commission. Presumably, at least, every official act of the secretary is authorized by the commission and is the act of the commission. [*2040*] 9 Item 8. Voucher 378, E. Morrison Paper Company, stationery $58.08 Voucher 454, E. Morrison Paper Company, stationery 120.00 Voucher 150, Envelope Company, stationery 70.80 Voucher 211, Envelope Company, stationery 10.50 Voucher 223, Envelope Company, stationery 6.40 Voucher 358, Envelope Company, stationery 21.00 Voucher 409, Stott & Co., stationery 25.00 Voucher 330, Dennison Company, stationery 4.00 Voucher 323, Springfield Envelope Company, stationery 6.44 As in item 5 and 6. Also, it seems that the necessity for ordinary stationery is known long enough in advance to obtain proposals under section 3709, Revised Statutes. Also please explain whether envelopes were purchased, according to the provisions of section 96 of the act of January 12, 1895, under contracts made by the Postmaster-General. Item 9. Voucher 394, H. P. Stratton, "2 x-rays lights" $2.00 This bill is charged as "furniture." Please describe the articles more particularly and state whether they were for official use. Item 10. Voucher 296, E. F. Lalk, accountant $350.00 Please enumerate the dates of service. No dates given. Item 11. Voucher 179, Smithsonian Institution, transportation $6.40 Voucher 359, Smithsonian Institution, transportation 2.15 These vouchers are signed by S. P. Langley, Secretary. Please explain more definitely the nature of the service, how and by whom done. Vouchers should be stated in the name of the person, firm, company, or corporation rendering the service or furnishing the articles for which payment is made. Item 12. Voucher 160, William Clipper, ice, etc $18.20 Voucher 200, William Clipper, running elevator 5.00 Voucher 229, William Clipper, ice and spring water 18.20 Voucher 253, William Clipper, moving books 30.00 Voucher 295, William Clipper, running elevator 12.00 Voucher 384, William Clipper, running elevator 5.00 Voucher 430, William Clipper, running elevator 5.00 Voucher 308, William Clipper, spring water and ice 18.20 Voucher 363, William Clipper, spring water and ice 18.20 Voucher 416, William Clipper, spring water and ice 18.20 Voucher 473, William Clipper, spring water and ice 18.20 William Clipper appears to be the janitor of the Sun Building. Receipts should be furnished from the dealers in ice and water and the person who was actually employed running the elevator. Item 13. Voucher 180, Western Union Telegraph Company $14.32 Voucher 244, Western Union Telegraph Company 17.67 Voucher 327, Western Union Telegraph Company 18.36 Voucher 456, Western Union Telegraph Company 19.42 Voucher 207, Postal Telegraph Cable Company .57 Voucher 403, Postal Telegraph Cable Company .31 Voucher 410, Postal Telegraph Cable Company 2.59 Original telegrams or copies, required under decision (4 Comp. Dec., 233), November 18, 1897. Item 14.—The rent for rooms in the Sun Building, including storage space in cellar, averages about $1,000 a month. If there is a lease, or written contract, the original contract should be filed with the Auditor for the State and other Departments. See section 3743, Revised Statutes, as amended by act of July 31, 1894 (28 Stat., 210). If there is no written contract please state what are the terms of the oral agreement. What are the agreements as to running elevator, janitor service, janitor's supplies, cleaning rooms, repairs, water rent, [*2039*]10 heat, gas, electric lighting, etc.? Please furnish a copy of any memoranda which may have been made in lieu of a formal contract. Have the terms changed during the occupancy of the bulding? If so, what were the terms during each year? All vouchers for "services" should show the exact nature of the services for the information of the accounting officers and because the appropriation for legal services is limited by law. Hotel bills should show the exact time covered, the dates, and the first and last meals or lodgings furnished. If possible, receipts for hotel bills should always be obtained and filed with expense accounts. The revision of the account in this office will be postponed to afford you a reasonable time to submit any explanation or evidence you may desire to have considered before final action on the account is taken. Items should be explained in regular order, referring to item numbers, voucher numbers, and amounts. If possible, please reply within ten days. Respectfully yours, R. J. TRACEWELL, Comptroller. ------ INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, Washington, March 27, 1899. Hon. R. J. Tracewell, Comptroller of the Treasury, Washington, D. C. SIR: Your communication of March 13, initial "T. W. G.," appeal No. 2671, is received, objecting to a number of items in my accounts, for the period from October 1, 1897, to March 31, 1898, which were approved and settled by the Auditor for the State and other Departments May 1, 1898, nearly one year ago. It is only charitable to assume that this letter was written, as the quoted initials indicate, by some inexperienced clerk in your office, and that you had no personal knowledge of its contents. It is equally evident that this person has made only a superficial examination of the vouchers criticised by him, and that he has not taken the trouble to refer to records and correspondence in your office, which show, if previous rulings are of any value, that most of his "objections" have already been determined in my favor. If questions once settled by the highest accounting officer can be continually reopened, any by an uninformed subordinate in your bureau, there is no end to the trouble and annoyance to which a disbursing agent may be subjected. As contemplated by the act of July 31, 1894, every item of these accounts received administrative examination and approval by the chairman of this commission, in accordance with the provisions of the act to regulate commerce. This approval was an affirmation of the propriety, expediency, and legality of all the expenditures covered by the vouchers in controversy. (See Dictionary of Law, by William C. Anderson, 1889.) While I do not question your right to review my accounts, I respectfully submit that every requirement to the Auditor's office was complied with when these vouchers were there examined, and that every act of mine in respect thereto, as disbursing agent, has been authorized, directed, and approved by the commission. 12 Now, a copy of this letter of the secretary was in each case attached to the publisher's bill when presented for payment, so that each bill when paid had with it a copy of the written authority under which the notice was published. This "copy of such written authority" was attached to each of the vouchers in question when submitted to the auditor, and is doubtless so attached at the present time. Even if I am wrong as to the presumption of law above stated, the certificate of the chairman of the commission, which appears on each of these vouchers, is conclusive evidence that the secretary had authority to write these letters and procure the publication of the notice. Item 1, second paragraph. I am quite aware that the proprietors of publications are required to present with their bills sworn statements that the prices charged did not exceed the commercial rates charged to private individuals, with the usual discount, etc. Such affidavits were, in fact, made and presented to the secretary with each bill rendered. These affidavits were submitted with these accounts to the auditor, and were returned to me with the statement that he did not desire to retain them in his office. Upon being returned from the auditor's office, they were attached to the duplicate vouchers which are retained in the office of the commission and are now here. These affidavits having been once presented to the auditor and returned, there appears to be no other proper course than to retain them until their second presentation to the accounting officers in requested. Voucher 267 is criticised as "signed by a stamp, which is not permissible." The answer to this criticism is that it has no foundation in fact. The voucher in question is not signed by a stamp, but is an autograph signature. As to voucher 297, it is said: "You should furnish a clipping from each newspaper, if possible." It was impracticable to comply with such a requirement in this case without great trouble and expense. It would have required the handling of nearly 800 newspapers and clipping this notice from each of them. As the cost in each instance was only 18 cents, it did not seem proper to incur the considerable expense of obtaining such a large number of clippings. The publication of this notice was procured through a newspaper agency in Chicago, at a mere fraction of commercial rates, and by a contract between the commission and that agency. Moreover, the voucher in question has upon it a copy of the notice, and shows that the same notice identically was published in each of the papers described. All these facts appear upon an inspection of the voucher. They disclose a substantial compliance with the requirement in respect of clippings, and are sufficient of themselves to show the ridiculous absurdity of your objection to the bill because a clipping from each of 774 papers was not attached to this voucher. It was a part of the contract that this newspaper agency should exhibit its files at New York for inspection by a representative of the commission to verify the fact of publication. Such inspection was made by one of its employees, who reported that he had examined the newspapers and found the publisher's statement correct. It is doubtless "possible" to now obtain these clippings, and the commission instructs me to inquire whether you desire that the necessary outlay shall be incurred in order to supply your office with a clipping from each newspaper which published this notice, at a charge of15 always been used upon the voucher when the order for the purchase showing the exigency was returned with the bill: "Very respectfully, "H. S. MILSTEAD, "Clerk in Charge of Accounts." In connection with this item you call my attention to a letter from your office addressed to me under date of November 26, 1897, in which you inform me that "if the certificate of exigency is not made before or at the time of purchase, the facts must be presented in order that the question whether an exigency existed can be decided by the accounting officers. See decision In re Accounts of Marine Corps (3 Comp. Dec., 470)." You have perhaps overlooked some further statements in your letter of November 26, 1897, from which I quote as follows: "In order to comply with section 3709, Revised Statutes, a certificate should be made, either before or at the time of purchase, that the exigency existed. Such certificate is accepted as conclusive by the accounting officials. "When an officer charged with the duty of making purchases and contracts on behalf of the Government certifies that a public exigency required the immediate delivery of the articles or the performance of the service, the accounting officers have no jurisdiction to review his exercise of discretion." (1 Comp. Dec., 229.) At this time, November 26, 1897, you were questioning certain vouchers of mine which had no certificate of exigency in any form, and the controversy then arising resulted in the adoption of a form of exigency certificate prepared in your office, as above stated. Since then the form so precribed has been used in every instance where exigency purchases heve been made. Such a certificate apperars upon the voucher for the seal purchased, No. 121, and is conclusive, under your own ruling, that the exigency existed and the purchse was properly made. This being so, the item in question requires no explanation. Item 6. Vouchers for furniture. You say, "Please explain all of these vouchers." You fail to say in what respect or for what reason these vouchers are claimed to be insufficient. Each of them bears the exigency certificate, and that is conclusive upon the accounting department that an exigency existed which justified the expenditure and the manner in which it was made. I respectfully request you to inform me what objections are made to any of the vouchers embraced in this item. Item 7. Vouchers for certain repairs. As stated in connection with item 6, I respectfully ask you to inform me what objections are made to any of the vouchers embraced in this item. The matter of the Sun Building will be hereinafter referred to. Item 8. Vouchers for stationery. This item in your letter illustrates the superficial character of the examination made by your clerk and the frivolous nature of the objections to my accounts. Your office is presumably familiar with the "Envelope schedule, 1897-98," and therefore should know the contractors from whom envelopes could be purchased and the prices which could be paid them during that year. If there had been as intelligent inspection of these vouchers, your clerk would have seen that all the envelopes embraced therein, covering six of the vouchers, were purchased from contractors named in that schedule and at prices therein authorized. [*2043*] 13 18 cents, under the arrangement shown by the voucher and above stated. Before passing this point, I beg to respectfully inquire what authority you have for requiring a clipping to be furnished with any bill for publishing a notice authorized by the commission? Item 2. Voucher 272, traveling expenses, Kirk Fellows $406.13 I am familiar with the provisions of law, sec. 3648, which says that "no advance of public money shall be made in any case whatever." It would be unprofitable to discuss with you the question whether furnishing funds to an employee of the commission for necessary traveling expenses is a violation of the law. I am advised that it is not. Nor can it be a matter of official concern to you to be informed that the work of the commission could not be carried on in some of its most important respects if traveling expenses were not in many cases furnished to its employees. The act contemplates such expenses, and the necessary use of money for that purpose is not believed to be prohibited by the statute above quoted. But if this view is erroneous, I respectfully submit that criticism of my action in this regard is not required by any law prescribing the powers or duties of an accounting officer. I suppose it to be your province to determine whether my accounts are entitled to be credited with the sums covered by the vouchers presented by me, and for which I claim credit because of the payments evidenced by those vouchers. I have not asked credit for any moneys "advanced" to Mr. Fellows, nor for any check "paid to H. S. Milstead." For this reason I do not concede that it is incumbent upon me to make any explanation of what you assume to be unlawful "advances of public money." This position is warranted by your letter of October 4, 1898, to the chairman of the commission, from which I quote as follows: "Regarding 'advance of public funds made to members of the commission and others, for travelling expenses.' "As the comptroller is without authority to control these matters, he deems it his duty to bring these facts to your attention for the proper action thereon." There is possibly some degree of propriety in your asking "why the $187.50 was paid to H. S. Milstead," and I cheerfully furnish the explanation, as I am not willing that there shall be even the appearance of irregularity in any act of mine as disbursing agent. On the afternoon of the day this check was draw the commission instructed Mr. Fellows to start out on a tour of inspection, and I was directed to furnish him with money for traveling expenses and to pay his salary to that date. As this occurred after the cashier's office of the Treasury was closed, the check was drawn to the order of Mr. Milstead, the clerk in charge of accounts, and he, having an account with Lewis, Johnson & Co., obtained the money from their bank and handed the same to Mr. Fellows, who gave me a receipt therefor. The check was drawn in this way to enable the disbursing agent to obtain the funds after Treasury hours, to carry out the orders of the commission without delay; otherwise Mr. Fellows would have been obliged to wait over until the next day. Item 3. Voucher 246, United States Express Company, trunk or package sent to France $6.63 This trunk was sent to Prof. Henry C. Adams, the statistician of the commission, who was then in France, with the special direction that it should be immediately delivered, as it was very important that it should [*2041*]14 promptly reach the consignee. Before the bill was paid to the express company ample time elapsed for delivery of this trunk at destination, and I had every reason to believe that it was so delivered before the bill was paid, as otherwise I should have heard by cable from Professor Adams. The trunk was, in fact, received by him before that time, as he has since informed me. It was impracticable to obtain a receipt from the delivering company in Paris, and I do not suppose that such a receipt can now be obtained. Do you desire a certificate from Professor Adams that he in fact received this trunk before the bill for carrying it was paid? Item 4. Voucher 375. "Why were the briefs not printed at the Government Printing Office?"(Evening Post printing, $160.29.) Acting under authority conferred upon me by the act of January 7, 1898, and prior to the payment of this voucher, I submitted to you the "account of the disbursement made by Simon Sterne, esq., counsel for the commission," and asked you if I should pay it. Your reply of January 26, 1898, stated: "He also sends for payment a bill of $160.29 of the Evening Post job printing office, of New York, for printing his briefs. * * * I see no objection to the payment of this bill of $160.29." Having once approved the payment of this bill, I do not understand why you now make objection to this item in my account. Item 5. Official seal. "Your exigency certificate is not correct in form." You do not state in what respect or for what reason this certificate is claimed to be defective, nor do you suggest any other "form" which would be more acceptable. In point of fact, the form of this certificate was prepared in your office, and, as I am informed, received your personal sanction. This fact was known to me at the time, and is further established by the following statement of Mr. Milstead: "INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, "Washington, March 18, 1899. "Hon. EDWARD A. MOSELEY, "Secretary Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C. "Dear Sir: On November 26, 1897, upon your appeal from the decision of the Auditor, there was a revision by the Comptroller of your accounts for the June quarter, 1897. While the items disallowed by the Auditor were restored, several others were questioned, among them being a number of vouchers which failed to have upon them the certificate that a public exigency existed, requiring the immediate delivery of the articles enumerated. The use of this certificate had been dropped for several years, as it was understood to be considered unnecessary by the accounting officers of the Treasury. The vouchers which were thrown out for this reason were returned to the office and an exigency certificate stamped upon them, but, which being after the purchase was made and for other reasons, was held not to be sufficient. "As directed by you, I called upon the Comptroller of the Treasury to ascertain what kind of certificate should be used which would meet the requirements of the decision of November 26, 1897. I was referred to Mr. Warwick in the office, who had personally examined the accounts. The use of the stamp below given was suggested by him, and at his request, after the same was made, I took an impression thereof of him, and several days afterwards he informed me that it met the approval of the Comptroller. Since that time the stamp has 16 Such an inspection of my accounts would have further shown that the "ordinary stationery" and stationery supplies of the commission for the period in question were purchased from the Interior Department. As to the comparatively small amount not so purchased I have this to say: It should be presumed by the accounting officers that the commission and myself knew and complied with the law relating to proposals for supplies (section 3709, as amended January 27 and April 21, 1894). Yet, without the slightest reason for doing so, you intimate that these statutes were disregarded. If you had investigated the matter with any thoroughness, you would have found that the requirements of this section as amended were fully observed, as appears by record evidence in the Treasury Department. The reason why the exigency certificate was attached to the vouchers was that contracts for these small supplies were not made, because it turned out that the articles could be and were procured of the bidders, as wanted, at the same or lower prices than those named in their proposals, and to greater advantage in other respects. This fact as to prices actually paid could have been ascertained by comparing the proposals with the figures found in the vouchers. Some few articles of trifling cost, the necessity for which could not have been foreseen, were procured by open purchase, as provided by law. It may interest you to know that compliance with section 3709 as amended required the commission to pay out in one year for advertising for miscellaneous supplies the sum of $196.20, while the total purchase of such supplies amounted to less than $400. Item 9. Voucher 374. H. P. Stratton, 2 X-ray lights. "These articles are described as 'furniture.' Please describe the articles more particularly, and state whether or not they were for official use." These articles are advertised and known as "X-ray lights" and are properly described as "furniture." They are similar to the Welsbach light. The chairman of the commission has certified to the voucher, which states that they "were necessary for," etc., the use of the commission. I have no further explanation to make regarding their "official use," and it is a reflection on the commission and myself to ask for one. Item 10. Voucher 296. E. F. Lalk. "No dates given." It is not possible to specify any other dates in this case than the year "1897." I was directed to prepare this voucher, in the form shown, by the then chairman of the commission. I understood that the services covered a considerable period and were of a highly confidential nature, but I can not add to the information that appears upon the face of the voucher. Item 11. Vouchers 179 and 359. Smithsonian Institution. Transportation. I suppose your office took judicial notice of the fact that S. P. Langley is the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and as such is the head of the Bureau of International Exchanges; also that it is customary for the several departments in exchanging books or documents with foreign countries to avail themselves of this agency. This being so, and the checks having been drawn to the order of the Smithsonian Institution, and Department Circular, 1896, No. 75, having been fully complied with, I fail to understand what objection you have to these vouchers. Item 12. Vouchers of William Clipper. Under this item you say: "William Clipper appears to be the janitor of the Sun Building." It is respectfully inquired, what of it?19 The items not fully explained are as follows: Item 1.—Advertising. You have not furnished the affidavits of publishers, under act of June 20, 1878 (20 Stat., 216). As to section 3828, Revised Statutes, I understand that there was no witten authority from the chairman of the commission. Item 2.—Please state on what date you paid $406.13 to Kirk Fellows. It seems that the date of the receipt is not correct as to the greater part of this amount. Item 5.—You have not explained the circumstances attending purchase of seal, as requested. The evidence of the exigency should consist of a certificate of the facts constituting the exigency. Item 6.—As in 5. Show why bids could not have been obtained by advertising in newspapers or some other form of advertising. Item 7.—Repairs. As in 5 and 6. Also repairs to the building are not properly chargeable unless there is a formal lease showing that the Government is to make repairs to private property. Item 8.—As in 5 and 6. You have not furnished explanations asked. As to voucher 323, you say the envelopes were purchased under contract. If so, why did you stamp upon the voucher an exigency certificate stating there was "no advertisement," etc.? Explain why all of these purchases were not made under contract. As to items 6, 7 and 8, each voucher mentioned in letter of the 13th ultimo should be explained. Item 10.—Voucher 296 may be disallowed if dates of service are not given. Item 12.—It does nor appear that William Clipper is a dealer in ice and water. Item 13.—Telegrams. Original telegrams or copies are required (4 Comp. Dec., 233). If any of the telegrams were confidential, furnish a certificate from the chairman of the commission stating that it would be prejudicial to the public interests to disclose the contents. Copies of all other telegrams are required. Confidential telegrams should be described by dates and amounts in the certificate to be signed by the chairman of the commission. Item 14 applies to all charges for rent of rooms in Sun Building and repairs to same. The formal lease should be filed with Auditor, if there is a formal lease. If not, furnish copies of all agreements or memoranda on the subject as specified in detail in my letter of the 13th ultimo. An early reply is requested. Items not satisfactorily explained are subject to disallowance. Respectfully, yours, R. J. TRACEWELL, Comptroller. ------ INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, Washington, April 8, 1899. Hon. R. J. TRACEWELL, Comptroller of the Treasury, Washington, D. C. SIR: Under date of March 27 I wrote you at length, answering item by item, a communication from your office of March 13, in which objections were made to certain vouchers in my accounts for the six months ending March 31, 1898. On the 6th instant I received another communication bearing your signature, the contents of which indicate that you have not read my letter of March 27 above mentioned. This last communication from [*2044*] 17 You also say under this time: "Receipts should be furnished from the dealers in ice and water and the person who was actually employed running the elevator." Referring to what I said above under item 8, you will find by examination of the records there mentioned that no bids were received for furnishing ice and water to the commission, and that the board created under section 3709 as amended, approved the "proposed action in the award of contracts for supplying miscellaneous articles to the Interstate Commerce Commission during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898." It must be apparent from the small amounts paid for "running elevator" that they could not have covered the ordinary and regular elevator service. These bills were for running elevator after regular hours, evenings, Sundays, etc., and the service was performed by Mr. Clipper personally. This whole matter of miscellaneous supplies was thoroughly gone over with you in the latter part of November, 1897, when everything connected with it was fully explained and all vouchers, identical in character and covering substantially the same amounts as those now objected to, were approved and allowed by you. All this appears from the correspondence at the time, and reference to the records in your office would have shown that every practice of the sort now in question has been officially sanctioned. Reasonable knowledge by your subordinates of what has been determined in reference to this class of expenditures by the commission would remove any occasion for reopening questions which the Comptroller himself has already settled. Item 13. Western Union Telegraph Company. The commission instructs me to say that for the present it declines to submit copies of the telegrams covered by these vouchers. Aside from the fact that it is impracticable to do so in some cases, a considerable number of the messages were highly confidential, and the commission does not think it suitable that their contents should be known to every clerk who has access to your files. These vouchers show the dates, number of words, places from and to which sent, and the charge for each message transmitted. The chairman has certified to their necessity and approved the amount paid therefor. No law requires that copies shall be exhibited to the accounting officers, and any general regulation to that effect would be unreasonable as applied to the telegraph business of the commission. Entertaining this opinion, the commission directs me to inquire whether you will insist upon being furnished with copies of its telegrams. Item 14. Rent of rooms in Sun Building, etc. No voucher is objected to or mentioned under this item, and I am unable to understand the purport or purpose of the remarks made and questions asked in this connection. The "terms" under which this building is occupied, and all the "agreements as to running elevator, janitor service, janitor's supplies, cleaning rooms, repairs, water rent, heat, gas, electric lighting, etc.," have been fully explained in writing from time to time, and this record of occupancy is open to your examination. Comparison of the vouchers for expenditures of this kind will show just what has been paid each year, and also the exchanges that have occurred in the amounts paid from year to year. 152A---2 [*2043*]18 In view of these facts, which might have been readily ascertained, your request for a statement of the terms upon which this building was occupied "during each year" of the commission's tenancy, a period of twelve years, seems most extraordinary and unwarranted. I am justified in asking whether you seriously intended to make such a request? The remainder of your communication is devoted to reproof by implication, but nothing is said with sufficient definiteness to indicate in what respect my accounts are objectionable or in what way I can make them more satisfactory. With regard to vouchers for traveling expenses and hotel bills, I beg to remind you that on March 30, 1893, the commission adopted regulations in reference to those matters, copies of which were filed with the accounting officers. On October 22, 1897, these regulations were amended by adding thereto the following, which was also filed with those officers: "Approval of an account by the chairman shall be conclusive evidence that the services rendered or the expense incurred by the employee or others was upon due authority of the commission, and that the items of the amount so allowed have been sanctioned by the commission." It is maintained by the commission that it has authority under the act to adopt such regulations, and that they are controlling upon the accounting department. If, therefore, the vouchers for such expenditures conform to these regulations they are conclusive so far as the accounting officers are concerned, unless some statute applicable to the subject has been disregarded. The disbursements made by me are the disbursements of the commission, and the act to regulate commerce provides that "all of the expenses of the commission * * * shall be allowed and paid on the presentation of itemized vouchers approved by the chairman of the commission." The appropriation to the commission is expended by its direct authority, and payments by its disbursing agent, when approved by the chairman, are not open to question by the accounting officers unless made in contravention of an act of Congress governing the expenditure. Subject to that condition and the correction of clerical errors the approval of the chairman is conclusive. In any view of the case the objections to my vouchers set forth in the letter bearing your signature are extremely technical. Tested by adjudications heretofore made by you they are, I respectfully submit, wanting in merit, and furnish no grounds for a suspension or revision of those items of my accounts. Respectfully yours, EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary and Disbursing Agent. ------ TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D. C., April 5, 1899. EDWARD A. MOSELEY, Esq., Disbursing Agent, Interstate Commerce Commission. SIR: Your communication of the 27th ultimo, in reply to letter from this office of the 13th ultimo, has been received. The objections in the matter of your account No. 9640 were stated in detail in my letter of the 13th ultimo. You have not furnished all of the evidence and explanation desired by this office. 20 your office is not responsive to my letter, ignores most of the explanations made by me, answers none of the questions which I believed myself justified in asking, disregards my request to be informed in what respect or for what reasons certain vouchers were deemed insufficient, and to a great extent repeats the substance of the original objections. If you have read my letter of March 27 and regard this communication as a proper and reasonable reply thereto, I have nothing further to say. In that case you must take such action as seems to you appropriate. But if you have not read my former letter, I respectfully ask you to do so and to further reply to the same, in order that any points of difference may be clearly understood and an opportunity afforded me to meet definite and intelligible objections. Very respectfully, EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary and Disbursing Agent. ------ TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D. C., April 17, 1899. Mr. EDWARD A. MOSELEY, Secretary Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C. SIR: Your account for the six months ended March 31, 1898, has been revised on my own motion. Disallowances have been made amounting to $6,669.27, for reasons given in my decision of this date, a copy of which is inclosed herewith. Respectfully, yours, R. J. TRACEWELL, Comptroller. ------ APRIL 28, 1899. Hon. R. J. TRACEWELL, Comptroller of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your communication of April 17, 1899, inclosing a decision of even date making certain disallowances in my accounts for the six months ending March 31, 1898. Examination of this decision discloses that the disallowances are made largely for the reason that papers which I supposed were easily accessible in the Treasury Department were not found. I therefore respectfully request a revision of your decision for that purpose of enabling me to supply copies of such papers not found. Referring to vouchers 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 383, and 297 for advertising, I hand you herewith copy of the order of the commission, under seal, directing the secretary to make such advertisement. I also hand you the affidavits of the publishers of the advertisements, which were overlooked when your decision was made and which I have since obtained from your office. Referring to voucher 296, paid to E. F. Lalk, the chairman of the commission has made the following indorsement upon the duplicate in my possession: "The services for which the amount named in this voucher was paid were rendered during the fiscal year 1898, and between July 1, 1897, and October 1, 1897, as I am informed and verily believe. "Martin A. Knapp, Chairman. "APRIL 26, 1899."23 EXHIBIT B.—Appropriation for Interstate Commerce Commission—Continued. The United States Western Union Telegraph Company, Dr. Date By Whom sent. City. Number of words. Cost 1897. Nov. 20 Smith to Jarvis St. Augustine 37 $0.37 20 Moseley to Marchand Buffalo 22 .22 21 Moseley from Marchand do 53 .53 20 Moseley to Ketterman Lynchburg 32 .32 22 Burleigh to Pollock St. Louis 29 .36 22 Burleigh to Farrington St. Paul 24 .30 22 Moseley from Fellows Cedar Rapids 22 .28 23 Moseley to Marchand Philadelphia 38 .38 23 Moseley from Marchand do 23 .23 23 do do 44 .44 24 Moseley to Marchand Chicago 16 .20 26 Moseley to Kelly Omaha 34 .43 27 Smith to Donovan Boston 34 .34 27 Moseley to Marchand Chicago 22 .22 27 Moseley from Marchand do 18 .20 27 Moseley to Byrne New York 34 .34 27 Smith to Wadsworth Albany 39 .39 30 do do 45 .45 30 Moseley from Marchand Chicago 30 .30 Total 18.36 Received at Washington, D.C. this 10th day of January, 1898, from Edward A. Moseley, secretary and disbursing agent, Interstate Commerce Commission, the sum of eighteen dollars and thirty-six cents in full payment of the above account, having signed duplicate receipts therefor. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH Co., JAS. H. KING, Cashier I certify that the above amount is correct; that the article herein enumerated have been received or services performed; that they were necessary for, and have been, or will be applied to the work of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the prices paid were reasonable and just. EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary Interstate Commerce Commission. Above voucher brought forward $18.36 Also the following similar vouchers: Western Union Telegraph Company, voucher No. 180 14.32 Western Union Telegraph Company, voucher No. 244 17.67 Western Union Telegraph Company, voucher No. 456 19.42 -----$69.77 Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, voucher No. 207 .57 Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, voucher No. 403 .31 Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, voucher No. 410 2.59 ---------- 3.47 Total..... 73.24 [*2046*] 21 Relative to vouchers 180, 244,327, and 456 of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and vouchers 207, 403, and 410 of the Postal Telegraph Company, I hand you herewith an order of the commission of this date, directing the secretary in regard to the same. Referring to vouchers 175, 240, etc., for rent of rooms, as stated in my former communication : "The terms under which this building is occupied, and all the agreements as to running elevator, janitor service, janitor's supplies, cleaning rooms, repairs, water rent, heat, gas, electric lighting, etc., have been fully explained in writing from time to time, and this record of occupancy is open to your examination. Comparison of the vouchers for expenditures of this kind will show what has been paid each year, and also the changes that have occurred in the amounts paid from year to year." As you have failed to find the information , I inclose herewith a statement of the terms upon which this commission have occupied their offices in the Sun Building since July 1, 1897. This statement, it is understood, will dispose of any objections to the vouchers for rent, as well as the charges in voucher 257, for repair of rooms. Very respectfully , EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary. ------ ORDER OF COMMISION REFERRED TO. At a general session of the Interstate Commerce Commission, held at its office in Washington , D.C. , the 27th day of April, A.D. 1899. Present: Hon. Martin A. Knapp, chairman; Hon. Judson C. Clements, Hon. James D. Yeomans, Hon. Charles A Prouty, commissioners. The following Proceedings were had, to wit: The subject of the revision of accounts of the secretary and disbursing agent of the commission by the Comptroller of the Treasury being under consideration, the secretary presented a communication from the Comptroller, dated April 17, 1899, relating, among other things, to the telegraphic messages of the commission. It was ordered that so much of the Comptroller's communication as requires copies of telegrams relating to the business of the commission to accompany telegraph vouchers for which credit is asked be disregarded by the secretary and disbursing agent, the commission holding that such messages are so far confidential as to justify refusal to disclose their contents, and that the requirement for their production is unreasonable and against the public interest. It was also ordered, in accordance with the practice heretofore always required by the commission, that no telegraph bills be paid by the disbursing agent except upon itemized vouchers, showing the date, name of sender and receiver, places from and to which sent, number of words and amount charged of each message paid for, and only after such itemized vouchers have been carefully compared with the messages on file with the commission. A true copy: EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary. [*2045*]22 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1899. EDWARD A. MOSELEY, Esq., Disbursing Agent Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D.C. SIR: Referring to your account No. 9640, for the half year ended March 31, 1898, you are advised that the following items, disallowed by this office on the 17th ultimo, are now allowed on evidence and explanations submitted with your communication of the 28th ultimo. Item 1. Advertising...................................................$163.07 2. Voucher 296, E. F. Lalk, accountant........................350.00 4. Rent......................................................................6,049.96 5. Voucher 257, repairs.................................................33.00 __________ Total................................................................................6,596.03 The charges for telegrams to the amount of $73.24 stand disallowed for reasons previously explained. Respectfully yours, R. J. TRACEWELL, Comptroller. ------ EXHIBIT B. [Copy of voucher No. 327, in full.] Appropriation for Interstate Commerce Commission. The United States to Western Union Telegram Company, Dr. [stamp] Paid by Check No. 487458, ON U.S. TREASURER, TO ORDER OF WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM CO. Approved for $18.36. MARTiN A. KNAPP, Chairman. Date. By whom sent. City. Number of words. Cost. - - - - - 1897. Nov. 2 Marchand to Beck Philadelphia 31 $0.31 2 Moseley to Alexander Gainesville 17 .40 3 Moseley to Clerk Richmond 28 .28 3 do do 32 .32 3 Clements to Northrop Charleston, S.C. 34 .34 4 Clements to Crosland Bennettsville 33 .33 5 Moseley to Blythe Chicago 33 .33 5 Moseley to Goff Richmond 45 .45 5 Moseley to Clerk do 23 .23 5 Moseley to Cochran St. Louis 31 .39 5 Clements to Crosland Bennettsville 17 .20 8 Moseley to Ferry Chicago 21 .21 8 Moseley to Whitney New York 24 .24 10 Clements to Doran Philadelphia 61 .61 10 Clements to Baxter Richmond 56 .56 11 Marchand to Welch Buffalo 26 .26 12 Moseley to Fellows Chicago 16 .20 12 Marchand to Beck Philadelphia 20 .20 12 Smith to Papa Savannah 59 .59 12 Clements to Northrop Charleston 16 .20 13 Moseley to Mason Pittsburg 28 .28 15 Marchand to Kelly Philadelphia 12 .20 16 Moseley to Whitney New York 38 .38 16 Moseley to Marchand do 24 .24 17 do do 31 .31 17 Smith to Emerson Wilmington, N.C. 57 .57 18 Prouty to Kemble Boston 21 .21 18 Moseley from Marchand New York 22 .22 18 Moseley to Ketterman Lynchburg 49 .49 19 Moseley to Fisher Baltimore 35 .35 19 Moseley to Marchand New York 27 .27 19 do do 18 .20 19 do do 25 .25 19 Smith to Jarvis St. Augustine 43 .43 19 Moseley to Marchand New York 20 .20 20 Moseley to Preston Boston 43 .43 20 Moseley to Swift do 38 .38EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, SEP 20 1899 Filed by THE WOODLANDS VIRGINIA AMELIA C.H. Sept 16, 99 My Dear Governor I haven't heard from you for a time I see you [announced?] to speak in Boston. Wd be glad if you'd [drive?] down for a day or so Your visit I hope for about Xmas When I dined with Bowditch last winter. I enthused the women there, with my account of country life. Send this circular to Mrs Bowditch It may amuse them Present me to Mrs Roosevelt & tell Miss Alice I am still [lion] hunting. Love to the Boys & particularly Archiekin Yrs to call on Bradley T. Johnson [*Johnson*] [*2047*] [[shorthand]]Sept 17, 1899 Governor Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir: I appreciate your approbation and your disapprobation of my work as a writer on the late war. I am sure that you have given me more of the former than I deserve. Perhaps I should not have given you occasion for the latter if I had myself participated in the Las Guasimas Fight, as in that case what I actually saw would have dispelled what I only heard from my mind, or have taken [*2048*]it's place in my book. It would give me great pleasure to receive from you the impressions made upon you by the "coloreds". You may have noticed that you were misled by the papers as to my advancement, but I thank you for your flattering reference to the subject. Very sincerely, yours, John Bigelow Jr. Mayari, Cuba, September 17, 1899BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, Counsellors at Law, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York. Telephone 1324 Cortlandt. Cable address, "Mirage, New York. Frederic H. Betts. Samuel R. Betts. James R. Sheffield. L.P.M. Betts. [*Executive Chamber, Answered, Sep 18 1899*] September 18th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My Dear Governor Roosevelt:- In accordance with your request on Saturday, I have called on Quigg and discussed with him the situation in the 27th and 19th Assembly Districts. I stated to him that, although you did not wish to interfere, as a rule, in Assembly District contents, yet the situation in the 27th had so direct a bearing upon the fortune of your friend Gherardi Davis, that you felt you could not allow a fight to be made upon him and his friends, by John Sabine Smith, as representing the County Committee, and presumably backed by the County Committee, without taking some notice of it; and that you were led the more readily to take some notice of this in view of the fact that if your friends in the 27th were fairly treated you expected to use your influence with the Independents to assist in the renomination and election of Mazet, in the 19th Assembly District. I further stated the situation in both these Districts as I had gathered and understood it, committing you as little as possible in the opinions I expressed. Quigg heard me in silence, and, when I had finished, opened up vigorously. He began by saying that the County Committee was under very great obligation to John Sabine Smith for his long services to the party (and more of that sort of rot), and were especially under obligation to him for raising $30,000. during the closing days of your campaign, for 2049BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. Page 2 189 use in the City of New York in paying for the meetings which you address- ed. Quigg gave a somewhat graphic account of the days and nights which Smith spent in your service, and which did so much to make possible your majority of 18,000. (!!!) In view of these facts he (Quigg) stated that he was unwilling to interfere with Smith's perfectly proper ambition in that District; that he (quigg) had made every fair proposition to both sides in regad to the delegates to the County Committee, and there had been an agrement that, in any event, Davis was to be renominated for the Assembly, but that, although Perry and some of the others on Davis's side, had expressed a willingness to accept Quigg's suggested compromise, Sands indignantly refused it, and had been influential enough to carry others with him, so that the outcome of the interview was a statement by Quigg that he would refuse to do anything more than he had done, and that he would recognize on Wednesday whichever faction were successful at the primaries on Tuesday, and he desired me to so state to you. Of course, this is, in brief, the result of a discussion of some length. The argument that you would support Mazet heartily, if he would show the same reasonableness toward Davis and his friends in the 27th, did not seem to affect him. While he did not say so, I gathered from his talk that he considers the return of Mazet so essential that you could not refuse to use your best endeavors to help attain that end, no matter what happened elsewhere, and I think his recent experiences with the Cit- izen's Union have tended to make him feel so out of patient with that en- tire outfit as to prejudice the case of any one who has their backing. His assurance, however, that Davis would be renominated was valuable, and I at once took him up on it, and did what I could to have him commit 2050BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD &BETTS Page 3 189 himself in the strongest possible terms to that result, and, after all, at the present moment, that is the thing we care most for. He did say that he had gone over this matter fully with Davis him- self several times, and that Davis had at first agreed with him that he was doing right, but later on had changed his opinion. I have been thinking over your question about the State Constabulary bill, and, on your return from Ohio, I will be glad to tell you the con- clusions which I have come to. I have not changed my opinion in regard to the Vice-Presidency in the slightest degree, but feel stronger than ever that, as the situation stands now, you ought to do all you can to head off any such proposition. With very best wishes for yourself, and the success of your Western trip, believe me Faithfully yours, JAMES R. SHEFFIELD. [Of cause, command me further in any] [of the above matters or any others that] [may suggest themselves to you] 2051[[shorthand]]27th A. D. Rep. Club Sept. 19. 1899. My dear Governor, We won hands down. My own Election District vote was 42 for us to 0. I am much obliged to you for your letter. Yours sincerely Gherardi Davis[9-19-99] St. Nicholas Editorial rooms [?] East 17th St. NY Dear Governor Roosevelt, Now that you - our chief - are nearing home, I write in behalf of St Nicholas to thank you for your prompt responses to our request. It is delightful to know that you will try to give us the desired talk -- "The Road to Good Citizenship, and that our audience is one to which you would like to speak. We have announced the paper in a very general way, in our [Prospectus?] of the New Volume which opens with the November issue. Indeed it is easy to conceive how very fully your time must be taken up. But if you cannot find leisure to talk to the boys within a month or six weeks, we trust you yet may find an opportunity within the next six or eight months to address the vast crowd of young folks who will be sure to listen eagerly to whatever you may say, as to what America Expects of Her Boys. Yours very Respectfully Mary Mapes Dodge September nineteenth 1899[* shorthand *] [*2054*]THE MILWAUKEE CLUB Sept 19- [99?] My dear Governor As suggested by General Anderson I have stopped any taggery- To the State Annual and tomorrow I start for Washington- spend a day or two visiting friends there & in Philadelpa & New York- and hope to Take Train in Time to land me at Oyster Bay Wednesday 2055Written in a dim but not religious light. evening. You may have changes in your program and in case you wish to write or wire I shall be at Army & Navy Club - Washington until Monday morning- 25th- and 69 Madison Ave New York by Tuesday afternoon. I feel almost like a schoolboy going off for a holiday and am eager to see you again. Faithfully Yours Charles King Governor Roosevelt. [*2056*]UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK (INCORPORATED.) 184 ELDRIDGE STREET. SETH LOW, PRESIDENT. SEYMOUR L. CROMWELL, SECRETARY. JAMES SPEYER, TREASURER. MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. STEPHEN H. OLIN, CHAIRMAN. R. R. BOWER. FRANKLIN H. GIBBINES. RICHARD WATSON GILDER. FRANK J. GOODNOW. HENRY HOLT. HOLLIN H. LYNDE. V. EVERIT MACY. JOHN R. MACARTHUR. EDWARD H. PEACLEE. AMOS R. E. PINONOT. WILLIAM M. SLOANE. J. G. PHELPS STOKES. HENRY P. WERTHEIM. SEYMOUR L. CROMWELL, co-afiate. JAMES SPUYER, co-afiate. JAMES B. REYNOLDS, HEAD WORKER. NEW YORK, Sept. 20th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I received your message through the O[???]cal Advertiser. I [??] carry that I was not in town as I regard our m[???]pal situation oritiocal, and I have had interviews with Mr. Quigg and some of the city club members with a view to producing a united force. I should have liked to confer with you in the matter. I shall be glad to meet you at any time you may name hereafter. Your message regarding this assembly district was also received. I had a conference yesterday with Mr. Charles Murray, the chairman of the Republican organization in this district. He stated to me in reply to my criticism of Adler for not voting for the White civil service bill, that he did so with your permission and your approval. He said that Adler called on you and told you that his district was against the bill, and, therefore, he would like to be excused from voting for it unless his vote was required. According to Murray you told him that his vote would not be needed and he might vote against the bill. He was said also to have had the same understanding with the speaker of the Assembly. Will you confirm [??] if Mr. Murray is correct in that statement, as I must notify my criticism of his [?????] which I understood to be against your wishes. Very sincerely yours, James B. Reynolds.[[shorthand]][*Executive Chamber, Answered Sep 23 1899*] Charles Scribner's Sons Publishers 153-157 Fifth Avenue New York Sept. 20 '99 My dear Roosevelt.- You will forgive me if I add a line even to my long letter of Monday, just to say how good the whole Cromwell seems to me. To the very end, which I have now reached; + to have the opportunity of telling you a little more personally than I could then in the midst of work + through the stenographer, how strongly I felt about it. It is not only vital + full of ideas to the edges, but is a fine thoughtful piece of work that I believe you never will be otherwise than glad of even when the other best things of its kind are put beside it. I owe you personal thanks for the refreshment I get from this belief; for I can feel entirely glad of the part I took in urging you at a busy time when we all had some compendious. Bridges is still away; he will be as happy in the result as are Scribner + I. - Believe me Yours sincerely, E. L. Burlingame [*2059*][*Executive Chamber, Answered, Sep 23 1899*] Gherardi Davis G. Morgan Browne Davis & Browne, Counsellors at Law, 44 Pine Street, New York September 23, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of the State of New York, Capitol, Albany, N. Y. My Dear Governor:- I wrote you a very shabby looking letter last night from the 27th District Republican Club. You will, I know, pardon its appearance, in view of the somewhat exciting conditions under which it was written. We were overwhelmingly successful in our Primary, elect- ing our general ticket by a vote of very nearly two to one, and from the figures we had last night, we control the Con- ventions by about 62 delegates to 20. I send you one of our tickets to show you the kind of men we elected to the County and City Committees. There were a great many absentees in our best districts, otherwise, our majority would have been greater than it is. The other side worked very hard to beat us. I send you the editorial published in the Commercial. Mr. Steffins told me that I had not put in, by any means, half you had said, and that it was not anything like as strong as you had put it, but I thought this sufficient for the purpose. What good it did, I do not know. 2060T.R. 2 It is needless to say that we are very much pleased with our victory, and there will be absolutely no excuse now for not giving us the fullest recognition in Republican politics. Ben Sands is entitled to the greatest credit for his management of the fight on our side. To show the interest which the men took in the fight, in my own district, I can tell you that Cravath came from Canada to vote, Dr. Peaslee from his country place some where up in the wilds of Connecticut, Hoffman Miller back from Albany, and William D. Barbour from Cornwall on the Hudson. The same thing occurred in other districts, Stimson, Wickersham and others coming in from long distances to vote. All of these men are your friends, as you know. It may amuse you to know that my Election District is commoly known as "The Statesmen's District." Last year we had two representatives on the County Committee, three delegates to the State Convention, a candidate for judge on the Republican ticket, and a candidate for Assemblymen from that District. I am, with kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt, Yours very sincerely, Gherardi Davis. 2061[[shorthand]][*Executive Chamber, Answered, SEP 23 1899*] P. 7 100 BROADWAY. New York, September 20th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My dear Governor Roosevelt: As nearly as I can make out from your letter, you have taken Mr. Gherardi Davis's word about what I have been doing instead of my assurance to you, which certainly does not go far towards soothing my wounded feelings. I told you I should not interfere in the controversy in the Twenty-Seventh Assembly District except for the purpose of avoiding a fight, if that was possible, or for the purpose of saving Gherardi Davis as an Assembly candidate if it should prove impossible to avoid a fight. I had saved Mr. Davis and Mr. Davis received directly from Mr. Smith, three months ago, the assurance that in any event Mr. Smith would support him for the Assembly, and that if Mr. Smith won in the District Mr. Davis would be named just as freely as though Mr. Davis's own friends had won, and I respectfully submit to you that when Mr. Davis told you "that his sole and only difficulty came from the fact that the County Committee headed by you (me) had been backing up the other crowd" you should have 2062100 BROADWAY told him that he was mistaken and that you knew he was mistaken because you had my word that it was not so. Mr. Davis knows that it is not so of his own knowledge because he knows he had a free course to the nomination under any circumstances and it does not increase my respect for him that he should have so grossly misrepresented the fact to you. I made every effort possible and had Mr. Perry's sympathetic assistance to compose the quarrel in the Twenty-Seventh Assembly District on such terms as would save Mr. Smith from humiliation and leave the power of the organization in the hands of Mr. Perry, Mr. Sands and their friends. The fight was in no respect against Mr. Davis and he showed much stupidity in the course he pursued of making it his affair. He and Mr. Sands are personally responsible for the fact that the compromise did not go through. There was nothing then for it except to let the fight go on without countenance towards either side from the County Committee and, as I think, from you. Mr. Smith is of more service to the Republican party than you have any conception of and I do not intend to have a man like Mr. Sands snub him and supercilliously refuse to have anything to do with him. He will be continued as Treasurer of the [*2063*]100 BROADWAY County Committee and will be treated with the respect he deserves and has won with much labor and helpfulness. There never was any doubt in my mind that the Perry ticket would win, and now that it has won the organization it represents will be supported by me as loyally and entirely as any other district organization. But it is not in the party interest, nor in the public interest either, that Mr. Sands and Mr. Davis should be encouraged to humiliate and vex Mr. Smith in what has fallen to the poor level of a mere personal controversy. I shall be glad to call on you at any time and place you will suggest. Mrs. Quigg just arrived from the Adirondacks last night and found Mrs. Roosevelt's letter awaiting her and replied to it immediately. She was much pleased to be asked to have the opportunity of seeing the show with Mrs. Roosevelt. Faithfully yours, Lemuel E. Quigg [*2064*][* shorthand *][*Executive Chamber, Answered, SEP 25 1899 Filed by*] WAR DEPARTMENT Washington. September 20, 1899. My dear Roosevelt: I wish you would give me any information you have about the Philippines coming from such sources as you mentioned. I am very anxious for all possible light on that subject. What you have written about Cuba has been interesting and useful. Of course I have greater opportunities for obtaining information on that subject than I have upon the Philippines. I made Allen from Berlin a major. I would like to do the same with Stevens, but like many others excellent men he has had to suffer because we had to leave some first-class men in Cuba. We have made some pretty heavy drafts already on Wilson's official family. There may be an opportunity for him yet. Give my kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. Faithfully yours, [*Elihu Root*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. 2065[[shorthand]][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED SEP 23 1899 Filed by ...*] BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York. Frederic H. Betts. Samuel R. Betts. James R. Sheffield. L. F. H. Betts. Telephone [1224?] [?] [?] [?] September 20th. 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My Dear Governor Roosevelt:- I have your letter of September 19th, and thank you for it. Since I wrote you on Monday, the primaries have been held, and the situation in the 27th District has proved to be better than was feared. John Sabine Smith and his crowd were knocked out almost two to one. I saw Mr. Sands this morning, to whom, is no small measure, is due the result in that district, and he said that Davis' renomination for the Assembly was absolutely certain. I think Quigg made a great mistake in that District, and in his attitude towards you. With best wishes for yourself, believe me Very faithfully yours, James R. Sheffield. [*2065*] [shorthand]Delhi Sept 20 (99) [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,*] [*ANSWERED,*] [*SEP 23 1899*] [*Filed by_______*] My dear Governor, I arrived in Delhi fifteen minutes before you did, but too late to see or hear you. I came down to Woodland House my son's place, to find a good dinner being prepared for you, and had I seen those two good republican boys, Gleason and Woodruff, Delhi men [*2067*] I should not have let them spirit you off to Syracuse, until you had tasted my son's roast beef, and sampled his claret, I wanted you to see this very picturesque old place, built in 1804, in the midst of splendid scenery, and with wood carvings all over it. It is a fine house, than the old Longfellow Place, at Cambridge with a Dutch porch which would have gladdened the cockles of your dutch it is indeed worth seeing, and my son, a Harvard man, is your great admirer, he is willing, as few Americans are, to lead a quiet life with his books and flowers, at his old inherited place, but you could have found some good old quaint books in the Library, and much in common with him, I am sure, you already know my son Arthur, and although they are as unlike as possible, they are both excellent Republicans, you [?] Nelson Patterson, an old Confederate, and the youngest nephew of old Madame Bonaparte, His wife is my niece, and they are spending the summer here, with Mr Samuel Sherwood's regrets that he had not written to you engaging you for a dinner, I add mine, Next time we will be well ahead of politicians. Ever with many congratulations your friend Mrs M E W Sherwood [*2068*][*Executive Chamber, Answered Sep 23 1899*] Sept 20th 1899 Knickerbocker Club, 319 Fifth Avenue Dear Theodore, Are you and Mrs Roosevelt coming to pay me a visit this autumn you said something about it, and anytime after the 20th of October will suit me. The Club meeting is on the 28th. The Bleak House meet on the 21st. The yacht is anchored at Tompkinsville alongside the warships but not being a steamer I shall not more her but watch the start from the decks. I shall be on board Wednesday and 2069be pleased to have you come at any time should you want a quiet retreat. (wh you usually omit) We ought to have got up a parade of fellows who had been in the war but thank the Lord we did not, and I will take the show in from the club window. If I can get Woody Kane and some other warriors in a corner we will give you a cheer and retire to the lunch room. yos W. H. Wadsworth 2070[*2*] THE CHICAGO TIMES-HERALD EDITOR'S ROOM. Sept 21. 99 My dear Governor. Your note of 19th at hand. Don't be afraid to draw on me for information I wish I could supply other demands as easily as I do - "information" we hope to see you when you get back. 2071to Albany. Our boys are going to make a spread of your Ohio speech. with Sincere Regard Yours Truly H. H. Kohlsaat 2072[*Private P.7*] c/o Mrs. Moore Winter Harbor Maine Sept: 24. 1899 My dear Roosevelt- I hope I can trust your friendship to forgive me if I appear a rude and disappointing person, but I want to explain to you how it is I cannot come to you on the 27th! The fact is that the biggest thing that can come into any decent man's life has just come into mine, and I am engaged to be married to the sweetest and best girl in America. Her name is Ruth Moore, and she is the daughter of one of my best friends, John G. Moore, of New York, who died last June. I have known her for 5 years, and loved her for 4, so it is no hasty or uncertain venture, and you must take my word for it that I am lucky beyond telling, and happy as I ever believed it possible to be. Owing to her family being in deep mourning, there is to be no formal announcement of the engagement at present, or indeed at all, and we are very quietly telling a few best friends, amongst [*2073*]whom I trust you will always let me count you. So please do not let it go beyond yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt for the present though I hope you will be able to find time to send on a word of congratulation. And now perhaps you will forgive me if I feel moved to abandon Dewey, (who can get on very well without me!) and if I ask you to let me postpone my visit to you for a little while. I expect to be in New York during the Yacht race time and would like particularly to see you then, (& if it should be possible to spend a few days with you), but that may not be agreeable or possible to you! Any how, I know you will understand and make full allowances for a man suddenly elevated to the seventh heaven! And one thing I want to assure you of especially I am going to follow my ambitions & ideals more strenuously, & with a better chance of success, then I ever could before this great change came into my life. But this I can explain to you satisfactorily only when we meet. I am really very disappointed to miss these few days with you, that I had been looking forward to it keenly, but I hope for many others, and this kind of excuse and interruption is never going to recur again! With all kindest remembrances to Mrs. Roosevelt & yourself & many apologies for my defection. Always yours sincerely Arthur H. LeeOffice of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, September 25, 1899 [*Executive Chamber, Answered, SEP 26 1899 Filed by ___*] His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Ted: I am in receipt of your letter of the 9th this morning on my return from vacation. I don't know what Cabot means by saying that you are expected in Boston on the 25th of October, but I will take occasion to look the matter up immediately. In the first place, however, I have no idea what you are booked for. I shall have to inquire around in order to give you definite information. At the same time, I will see that you get into no difficulty, and will advise you what I can ascertain as quickly as possible. In the meantime allow me to say that I am personally very proud of you and that you are making a dandy record. It is beyond my comprehension how educated honorable men, who consider themselves gentlemen, and are ever ready to flaunt their good citizenship in your face, can so besmirch their honesty, their patriotism, their antecedents, and what they are pleased to call their minds, by such traitorous, imbecile, and fool's talk and actions in regard to our foreign affairs. And this absolutely independent of whether they are so-called anti-expansionists or not. [Opinions?] on that subject are not an [?] [?] [?] [?????????????????????] I wish some foreigner like yourself would get a good chance to rap them over the knuckles. Massachusetts is the hot-bed of copperheads, mugwumps and this dangerous element of traitor. Sometimes it is hard work living with them socially. Sincerely yrs, George H. Lyman [*2074*]Custom House, Collector's Office, BOSTON, MASS., , 189 . Collector. SUBJECT: No. of Inclosures, [*[Sept. 25, 1899]*] [Shorthand] [*P.F*] ROSEMOUNT HALL ESOPUS-ON-THE-HUDSON [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, SEP 27 1899 Filed by_____*] My dear Governor The judiciary and the bar feel that when a vacancy occurs in the position of P. J. that it should generally be filled by promotion from the associate members of the court. There was a great deal of feeling on the [*2075*] and that man is Mr. Justice Merwin, than whom no Judge does better appellate work. He is in the Third App. Div. now and probably not a candidate but if he were I should deem it wiser to adhere to the rule of selecting P.J.'s according to the wish of the associates, in the absence of evidence of a strong character that they were mistaken in their estimate of the fitness of their candidate. I answer your questions frankly and in confidence of course. Hastily & sincerely yours Alton B. Parker Sept. 25, 1899.part of the bar when Gov. Black appointed Mr. Justice Goodrich P. J. over the heads of Cullen Bartlett et. al. You can readily understand that a P. J. can make it very unpleasant for his associate members if he only half tries, and therefore the associates should be ordinarily listened to attentively. The success of a court, and therefore the public good largely [*2076*] depends upon the degree of good fellowship and capacity for harmonious and unified work existing among its members. I have never met Mr. Justice Adams but once, but that once convinced me that he was born a gentleman, and surely his work is above par. I have heard of no aspirant, and can think of only one man in the department who can be truly said to surpass him greatly in breadth of legal learning Douglas Robinson, Frederick Winant. Douglas Robinson & Co., Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Offices: Nos. 55 Liberty St., and 500 Madison Ave. Telephone Calls:{"1177 Cortlandt" "916 38th St." New York, September 25, 1899 Cable Address: "Ryraport, New York" [*Executive Chamber, Answered Sep 26, 1899 Filed by ____*] Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Theodore:-- After receiving your telegram I saw Col. Astor and he said he would send you a telegram and said that he would be delighted to send Lord Lady Minto to Oyster Bay on Sunday. I had a talk with Bacon over the wire and he said he thought it would be impossible for Mr. Morgan to go down there on Monday or be there Monday evening, or bring them up to town on Tuesday, as he had to be on hand so early as his yacht had to be in New York Tuesday morning. I will see Bacon tomorrow and see what he has decided. I think it would be very difficult for any private yacht to be down there until Tuesday morning as they are all going to be on hand to take their parties to the Yacht Race early Tuesday morning. I telephoned Brooks Bros. to send your trousers down by express. It would seem to me that if Lord & Lady Minto want to be on hand for the yacht races on Tuesday morning as I believe they go on Mr. Morgan's yacht, that they will have to leave by a very early train on Tuesday morning or else come in town on Monday afternoon - Bacon said he thought that Mr. Morgan's yacht would have to be in the North River by 9 o'clock or a little after on Tuesday morning-- I am ready to do anything you want me to if you will let me know. [?Douglas] R [Robinson] [*2077*][shorthand][*Executive Chamber, Answered, SEP 26 1899 Filed by*] BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, Counsellors at Law, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York. Telephone 1324 Cortlandt. Cable address, "Mirage", New York. Frederic H. Betts. Samuel R. Betts. James R. Sheffield. L.P.H. Betts. September 25th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. My Dear Governor Roosevelt:- I have your letter of September 23rd, and am exceedingly sorry to learn that Quigg is angry with you for what you did in the 27th District. I cannot understand why, save on the ground that he and his friends were so badly "licked" in that fight as to make him ashamed of the attitude he assumed towards you, and he there- fore tries to square himself by an assumption of anger. As a matter of fact, Quigg will have too many favors himself to ask of you before the winter is over to allow his anger to last very long. So far as Gherardi Davis is concerned, I have to-day written him a letter, a copy of which I herewith enclose. I simply feel that, where you have gone out of your way to do so much for a man, as you have done for him, he ought to know it, and to be eternally grateful for it. The Ohio speech was magnificent. It was just the time and place for you to make it. Aside from its effect upon your own personal fortunes, you have done the Republican party a tremendous service by that speech, which I know it will not forget. You lifted the campaign in Ohio up to a very high plane, and sounded the key-note for the other States,---like Iowa, Massachusetts and Maryland, whose campaigns are soon to be opened, and, so far as the issues of sound money and expansion are concerned, you have said things that the party will most assuredly adopt as the [*2078*]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. Page 2 189 foundation principles of its National platform in 1900. In view of all this, Quigg's petty temper seems like a particle of dust in the morning sunlight. With best wishes always, believe me Faithfully yours, James R. Sheffield I've written Senator Allison about that dinner & when I know his plans will let you know. [*2079*][For enc see 9-25-99]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, Counsellors at Law, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York. Telephone 1324 Cortlandt. Cable address, "Mirage", New York. Frederic H. Betts. Samuel R. Betts. James R. Sheffield. L.F.H. Betts. September 25th, 1899. [*Copy*] Hon. Gherardi Davis, #44 Pine Street, New York City. My Dear Davis:- I tried to see you last week to tell you the results of an interview which I had with Quigg in relation to the factional fight in the 27th District. Governor Roosevelt was exceedingly anxious that nothing should interfere with your return to the Assembly, and while he felt, naturally, very unwilling to interfere in any local political quar- rel, yet, because of his personal regard for you, he authorized me to see Quigg, and make a last endeavor to get John Sabine Smith out of the con- test. I did so, but found that Quigg was tied up to Smith in such a way that he could not, or would not, request him to get out, and I could see that Quigg resented the Governor's interference in the District quar- rels in New York. The Governor is a perfect trump in the way he stands by his friends, and by those who are trying to do decent things in politics. It seemed to me that you ought to know of his interference in your behalf, espec- ially as I know, from what the Governor recently told me, that yours was the only case in the entire State in which he departed from his rule not to interfere in local or District contests. It is a cause for sincere congratulation that you won out so hand- somely in spite of the efforts of the local Machine, and I certainly am [*2080*] [Enc in Sheffield 9-25-99]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. PAGE, 2 189 delighted, both for yourself and for the city, that you are to be in Albany another year. Trusting that you will down your opponents on Election Day as easily as you did at the primaries, believe me Very sincerely yours, (signed) James R. Sheffield 2081 [Enc in Sheffield 9-25-99]Sept 25 1894 Knickerbocker Club, 319 Fifth Avenue. Dear Theodore, Yrs [?]. I shall be home till Christmas any how and probably all winter. Been away too much of late. So come any time you like. Weather is better in October and trees and garden prettier but sport better later on. Yrs WA Wadsworth [*2082*]Gherardi Davis. G. Morgan Browne. Davis V Browne, Counsellors at Law, 44 Pine St, New York. September 26, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. My Dear Governor:- I am very much obliged to you for your letter which I received yesterday. The men in the 27th, to whom you referred in the editorial, appreciate to the fullest extent what you did, but no one more so than I do. I believe that you will continue to find, that your most loyal and disinterested friends are in the 27th Assembly District. I gave your message to Sands, who wishes me to thank you for it. With renewed thanks for your interest and your assistance in our fight, I am, Yours very sincerely, Gherardi Davis [*2083*]Gherardi Davis. G. Morgan Browne. Davis V Browne, Counsellors at Law, 44 Pine St, New York. September 26, 1899. Hon. James R. Sheffield. My Dear Sheffield:- I am very much obliged to you for your letter which I received yesterday, and in which I was very much interested. I have the same high opinion of the Governor which you have, and my close relations with him in Albany only tended to increase the admiration I have for the man. The men in the District most thoroughly appreciate what the Governor did, when he took our side the other day about our Primary. I am, Yours very sincerely, Gherardi Davis. [*Dear Gov. R- The above has just been received so I send it on to you. Yours J. R. S.*] [*2084*]prosecute the primary frauds discussed by the anti-Croker fight - John Sheehan has told me that his case is ready but Gardiner stands with Croker and obstructs both the ix Dist and the xxvii Dist. in their effort to prosecute. Sheehan has been very frank in his attitude toward the people I am working with, and has invoked the aid of our Civil Service Ref. Assoc. - He did not have a case which we could take up; but I have made him promise [*PF*] Litchfield, Conn Sep. 26. 1899 My Dear Governor, Your kind invitation to luncheon has just reached me here. I have answered expressing my deep regret that I cannot accept. I am here until Thursday - a long standing engagement with the Goddards - and return with Captain Goddard when he goes to New York on Staff duty - with you. Beside the loss [*2085*]conscience so wholesome. The examination before Legislative Committee yesterday I forced as to-date in order to get the matter before the mind of the people. The judges seem too content with the present arrangement; it is a bad sign. The need of Legislation in that direction is the more pressing. All this I want to talk over with you. Then as to Gardiner=Our case against him is strong and ready. It is emphasized by unwillingness to of the pleasure to me, I regret not seeing you on the ground of our mutual interests touching public life. The week following this is vastly important as to New York matters. The City Club has determined to hold a conference as you know respecting nominations of Judges pledged to pay no tribute. Whether a ticket on that line can succeed is yet open to question, but this arousing of public conscience [*2086*]officials he never lifted a finger to help. He needs the office - as he is in financial straits; but there might easily be a better judge. There is a lot of things to be talked over and if you can give me an hour early next week, I shall be grateful. I congratulate on having finished your Cromwell. Murray Butler told me how fine it is. God bless you, Yours Always Thomas R. Slicer not to apply to you for special panel and Atty General's interference, until I give the word; but to drive Gardiner meanwhile to a definite statement - Then we can use this as an additional charge against Gardiner. It is comical to think that tho' Sheehans should be in a position to be helped by the Reform element I have no objection to any incidental benefits which fall to either the [*2087*]man of education, and a good lawyer - But if the Clinton named in this same connection is George Clinton, he is the stronger man of the two - I suppose Truman C. White will be renominated; he was in my parish in Buffalo but I never got a stroke of work out of him for any reform in the political field; he is a man of low political motives. To him I was looking for a judge to try a lot of county Sheehans or the Platts provided the common foe is worsted in the fight. When I think of your chance to make New York City what it might to be, I feel that you are the man of all others to be envied. Now as to another matter: Wm Hotchkiss writes me he is being urged for the Bench. I do not know anything to his discredit; he is a gentleman, a [*2088*][*Executive Chamber, ANSWERED, OCT 2 1899*] BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, Counsellors at Law, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York. Telephone 1324 Cortlandt. Cable address, "Mirage, New York. Frederic H. Betts. Samuel R. Betts. James R. Sheffield. L.P.M. Betts. Sept. 27, 1899. Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt:- I am in receipt of your letter of Sept.26th, and am very glad you approve of my letter to Gherardi Davis. I enclose you a reply from him, which I have just received. He and the men in that District, must be made to understand your efforts in their behalf. I have told Ben Sands what you tried to do for him and his outfit, and he seemed to be very much gratified. In reply to your question,as to whether Mrs.Sheffield and I would consider an invitation to visit you for a day or two this Winter, in Albany, I would say most emphatically, that it would give us a great deal of pleasure to do so. I know with what delight Mrs. Sheffield will learn of your suggestion, as she exacted a promise from me some time ago, to visit Albany this Winter, during the session of the Legislature; and the thought of being with you and Mrs. Roosevelt, will add very greatly to the pleasure of the visit, both for her and for me. With many thanks for your letter, believe me-- Faithfully yours, James R. Sheffield. 2089[*[9-28-99]*] Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, London 189__ W.C. Telephone No. 105 Westminster The Gordon Hotels, Limited. THE HOTEL VICTORIA, LONDON. THE HOTEL METROPOLE, LONDON. THE GRAND HOTEL, LONDON. THE HOTEL METROPOLE, BRIGHTON. AND WHITEHALL ROOMS, LONDON.THE FIRST AVENUE HOTEL, LONDON. THE BURLINGTON HOTEL, EASTBOURNE. THE GRAND HOTEL, BROADSTAIRS. THE CLIFTONVILLE HOTEL MARGATE. THE ROYAL PIER HOTEL, HYDE I OR W. THE HOTEL METROPOLE, MONTE CARLO. THE HOTEL METROPOLE, FOLKESTONE. THE LORD WARDEN HOTEL, DOVER. Dear Governor Roosevelt: I have two messages for you & prefer to send them now rather than wait & deliver them verbally. Gen. Sam Sumner me to deliver to you his heartiest wishes & asked me a number of questions touching your administration. Last night I dined with Julian Ralph, who on Saturday starts for the Transvaal for the Daily News. He desired me to say that he had not forgotten the excellent advice you gave him and will faithfully follow it. Ralph is to be the only American correspondent on the field. The demonstration at Trafalgar Square Sunday was well worth seeing. I was amazed over the license allowed the speakers, but have learned that [????????] crowd [2090]is equally as good natured as an American. George McClellan & I leave for home on the St. Paul, which is due in New York Oct 14th. I understand Senator Cabot Lodge travels on the same ship. From all I hear the staff department of the English Army is about as well prepared for the crisis now before the country as our army was, when it found war with Spain on its hands. With best wishes, always, Governor, believe me to remain, Faithfully Yours W. B. Hastings Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sept. 28. '99 Albany. N.Y. 2091is a lively sketch of the war, how it went on, victories, battles, anecdotes, stories etc all of wich I know there is a number. If your Honor have had the patience enough to read my long message, and will kindly do me the favor of giving me information of such book, I should indeed be very thankfull to you. Hoping to be excused by your Honor I am Yours most Respectfully, Lieutenant V. Steonstrup Schacksgade 82 Copenhagen Denmark. [EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED Oct 10 1899] Copenhagen, Denmark September 29-1899 Right Hon. Governor Roosevelt Albany N. Y. Although I am a perfect stranger to your Honor, and am likely to do you trouble, I beg you beforehand kindly excuse the liberty I have taken. I was a resident in New York City for six years 1890-96 and had during the "Dr. Parkhurst" Campaign often occasion to hear your powerful speeches, of wich I distinctly remember a few yet. As already mentioned I left U.S. in 1896 and did not see the States until Summer 1898 when I was over there on business matters. The country was then engaged in war, and I heard and saw how enthusiastic the American people were, everybody where speaking of Col. Roosevelt and his Rough Riders and your picture was seen all over. Now I suppose your Honor will find 2092it very strange that I mention all this, but it seems to me that I must at least prove what little right I think to have for troubling you. I have always admired great men, and especially men who were not afraid to go ahead in the front whether it be against a corrupt city management or against "the Spaniards," - and besides all this I know your Honor to be a most liberal Gentleman, and I hope you will have me excused and kindly do me the favor I am so free to ask of you. As a lieutenant in the danish army, (30 years of age) and on account of my comparatively long stay in New York, and acquaintance with many American affairs, my comrades and superior officers have often asked me to give a lecture upon the subject. "The Spanish-American war." I am now preparing to give a lecture right after New Year, and have studied Spanish-Cuban History enough, to make any Man declare war with Spain, so my introduction to lecture, - Spanish discoveries, Spanish possessions in America, Spanish Colonies, and their abandoning. Wars of independence in South American Colonies, Wars on Cuba, Spanish cruelty a s. j. is well prepared - but I want the proper stuff dealing with this last war. I am well aware of the quick wit and keen critic of your Honor, and should therefore beg you, kindly give me information of the titles of a few of the best books dealing with this subject and if possible where they can be had. I should most like to get the name of one Book, dealing with it, in good shape, as several Books will be a comparatively great expense. I should not like to give the audience a whole series of figures, dates, parades etc. wich has no general interest, nor would I like to deliver a lecture, wich, being too philosophical exact, will put all asleep in no time. What I should mostly desire 2093[*Remmington*] [*[Sept 1899]*] ENDION, NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt, What can give the blood a stronger action than when the whole tribe says "Ha"-? You Know - you have felt it: - And what is next-- is the sensation, when the tribe says "aye"- I have felt this- The greatest compliment I ever had as ever can have was when the Rough Riders [*2094*]put their brand on my bronze After this everything will be mere fuss! I am Yours faithfully Frederic Remington. Thursday.- [*2095*]2096Photo by C. A. Elliot of Dr. Buck in Driveway before his residence at London, Canada. Sept. 1899. To Mr. Theodore Roosevelt with thanks C. A. Elliot[*[Oct 1, 1899]*] 12 Washington Square, North. My dear Governor Col. Treadwell called this week to ask if we expected to receive Lord & Lady Ninuto on Tuesday. I know that they are charming people and we are delighted to have the opportunity to extend them any hospitality. To avoid any mistakes I write to ask you to say 2097to them how much pleasure it will give us to have them come here after the race on Tuesday With kind regards, Very truly yrs Lloyd Bryce Sunday eve Oct 1stH.M.S. Nile [*ca Oct 1, 1899*] Devonport England Dear Roosevelt It is so long since we met that quite possibly you have forgotten my existence altogether, but from /90 to /93 I was attached to Embassy in Washington, when Alan Johnstone was there, as naval attaché. I have given this letter to my brother Alger and desire to introduce him to you. He has been in the United States for outside Santiago and pleased you had entered the lists to be governor. I shall hope to see you Chief Magistrate of the U.S. some day. I am sure you will forgive my bothering you, and I trust that if you can do nothing in a purely business way for my brother there is no harm done. I am much excited about the result of the Yacht Race, and I hope if we [lose?] it we shall send a boat across each following year until we get it back, and make you do the same. Yrs v. sincly Gerald Langleysome years, first learning to farm in Iowa and then did horse ranching in Montana. He has dropped that and married in your country and has settled down in Vermont. But as farming does not pay too well he has made up his mind to be an agent to a wine business, and I thought if you could put him in the way of finding out anybody who drank wine who would order it through him you would do so. Mind, I should be very sorry to ask anybody to go out of their way to do a thing that was a nuisance or caused them a lot of trouble and worry, so you will understand that if you can do nothing you will tell him at once and he will understand. He's a good chap altho' I say it. I have watched your career as Colonel of the "Rough Riders" in Cuba and also as being elected as Governor of New York. I was glad to see you were not wiped out of existenceLaw Offices Of Moot, Sprague, Brownell & Marcy. 45 Erie County Savings Bank Building. Adelbert Moot. Henry [?] Sprague. George F. Brownell. William L. Marcy. Buffalo, N.Y. Oct. 5 - 99- My dear Mr. Slicir: You may see the Gov -- and may be called on for your opinion as to a successor to White Jr. to be sure there is no vacancy but quarry can omiting[?] already, there are candidates enough, many of them good ones. But far and away the most learned, experienced, impartial, fair, able, kindly, and considerate of all, and I weigh each word, is Geo. Clinton. Although many may seem to be committed to others I know this is the common opinion of almost our entire Brush and Bar (who have worked years of discretion!) and no citizens too are of the same opinion & we want at least one judge who is not a politician but is first and last a [?????] and judge of first class rank & if you think as I do should you be asked your opinion I hope you will say so & Clinton and hisExecutive Chamber, Answered, OCT 10 1899 CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS. PUBLISHERS, 153-157 Fifth Avenue, October 6, 1899 Dear Governor Roosevelt:- I have just finished reading the galleys of the first two chapters of the Cromwell. It was in every way a great pleasure, (both in the perfectly clear and vivacious style of the writing and also in the unfolding of your views as to the importance of the epoch in the development of liberty.) I cannot see how any reader will fail to be absorbed in the narrative, and if any of them differ from your conclusions they will still feel that you have given them pleasure by the manner of your stating them. I fully believe that the series will not only be a good thing for the Magazine, but will do you good with intelligent and influential people everywhere. Miss Youngs' poems interested us very much, and we are very glad to take for publication in the Magazine six of the quatrains from "Gran'ma's Omar." We have made a copy of the stanzas which we want, to send to the printer, and return the manuscript volumes by the same mail. We have omitted numbers X, XLII, LXXXIV and LXXXV. We want to print the six which we have selected without any introduction except the title, something like "Gran'ma's Version of Omar Khayyam" or "How Granny reads her Omar," such a title will tell the whole story and do away with introductory notes, [*2101*]CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS. PUBLISHERS, 153-157 Fifth Avenue, which are an abomination. The quatrains are certainly very well done and have some of the qualities of Riley's shrewd poems. Shall we send the check and proofs direct to Miss Youngs? We have long had in mind a subject for a magazine article which we hope you will write for us when you think the time is ripe for it. I know that you have strong views on what the new army organization should be and when the time comes to take up the question of modifying the present two years makeshift we sincerely hope that you will write us an article on the whole question. We speak of this now in order that you may not promise the article elsewhere. The subject will, of course, suggest itself to other people and we should like very much to have your assurance that when you write upon that subject we shall have the article. I need hardly say that we have an open door here at any time for any literary projects that you may have in mind. We shall always, I can promise, do our best to give them the best presentation possible to the reading public. Faithfully yours, Robert Bridges Governor Theodore Roosevelt, [*2102*]CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS PUBLISHERS 152-157 FIFTH AVENUE which are an abomination. The quatrains are certainly very well done and have some of the qualities of Riley's shrewd poems. Shall we send the check and proofs direct to Miss Youngs? We have long had in mind a subject for a magazine article which we hope you will write for us when you think the time is ripe for it. I know that you have strong views on what the new army organization should be and when the time comes to take up the question of notifying the present two years makeshift we sincerely hope that you will write us an article on the whole question. We speak of this now in order that you may not promise the article elsewhere. The subject will, of course, suggest itself to other people and we should like very much to have you assurance that when you write upon that subject we shall have the article. I need hardly say that we have an open door here at any time for any literary projects that you may have in mind. We shall always, I can promise, do our best to give them the best presentation possible to the reading public. Faithfully yours, Governor Theodore Roosevelt,27 West 76th St. New York, Oct. 6, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Governor Roosevelt;- I have submitted the charges shown to you in the matter of the District Attorney to Mr. Wheeler H. Peckham, Dorman B. Eaton, and one or two other lawyers besides. The impression made by them upon the minds of these gentlemen is identical with that made upon your own mind. Mr. Peckham and Mr. Eaton advised two or three changes in the interest of specific detail, in order that Mr. Gardner may know exactly what he has to answer. This is easily done, and will consist in naming twenty representative cases out of the 1,254 cases of transfer from special to general sessions and pursuing the same course with respect to the forfeited bail bonds. Mr Peckham advises that we make a direct charge of an attempt to pack the Grand Jury lists in order to procure a Grand Jury serviceable to a partisan administration. I am not quite sure that I can prove this although I know it to be a fact. The proof will depend upon the discovery of further witnesses, of which I have good hope. I am informed by one of the judges of the court of a very flagrant instance in which the District Attorney has withheld information from a Judge in order to secure what two other judges 21032 had denied. The judge who gives me this information does not hesitate to say that fraud was perpetrated upon the Bench, and I have the names of the judges who could be called to testify. Almost daily instances of the total unfitness and viciousness of the administration of the District Attorney come into my hands. Our real difficulty is going to be the getting of the proper person to appear for us as Advocate. I shall be able to furnish you with the names of a half dozen men, any one of whom would be excellent as a Commissioner and do justice in the premises. I should like to know where you can be reached on Thursday or Friday of next week, as at that time I suppose I shall be ready to file with you these charges, before I leave for Washington, where I shall de from the 16th to the 20th. Is it not the proper course to file the charges at Albany, whether you are there or not, as that is your official residence? It would seem desirable that the matter should be given to the newspapers as soon as the charges are filed with you, in order that we may get concerted action by the papers in hammering the District Attorney, in the interest of a united public sentiment. I am quite sure of all the papers that we care about, as to their support of your action. Now another matter. My inquiries respecting the letter sent out by Gardner have brought me into contact with John C. Sheehan and the election frauds in the Ninth District. I discovered yesterday afternoon that Chief Mc.Cullagh of the Election [*2104*]3 Bureau was to have a conference with the Attorney-General, leading to the application to you for a special panel and the Deputy Attorney-General to try these election frauds. I had a long talk with Mc. Cullagh with respect to it, and repeated to him my opinion that it would have been very desirable to make a direct application to the District Attorney for trial of these cases by regular process; that it would have fortified them, in the case of his refusal, in their application to you. I made this suggestion to Mr. Sheehan weeks ago, and the failure to act upon it has, I fear, complicated the case in a way which I think I should report to you. Immediately after my conversation with Mc. Cullagh yesterday afternoon I had occasion to see two lawyers connected with the Gardner matter with me. We looked up the election law as ammended in the last session of the Legislature, and my suspicions were confirmed by discovering that you can only take action as to appointing a special panel in "extraordinary process" after you are convinced that there has been a perversion of justice by the regular constituted authorities. Obviously this cannot be claimed by Mr. Mc.Cullagh and Mr. Sheehan in a case not yet brought to Mr. Gardner's attention; and I can very well imagine the District Attorney laughing to himself over the proposal to go over his head in a matter which has not first been brought to his notice. The two lawyers who were in conference with me took the same view of the matter, and I think that if you will turn to the ammendments of [*2105*]4 the law of 1899 you will be convinced that action on the lines which Mr. Mc.Cullagh and Mr. Sheehan have brought out is liable to put you in a hole,- if you will pardon the expression- and as a part of my business in life is to help you all I can I feel that I must call your attention to it. There is a way out, and that is,- for Mr. Mc.Cullagh to ask for a special panel in the cases in which he failed of conviction last fall. There the District Attorney did act, and no inditements were procured; and the statement was made by him that no inditements were possible. If a special panel could called in these cases, now a year old, and the minutes of the Grand Jury subpoenaed, to see what evidence was educed before the Grand Jury, that could be made the basis of a general action which before it got through would include the Ninth District frauds of this year. My own impression is that Mr. Sheehan is so bitter in his fight with Mr. Croker that he wants the moral effect of an attack upon the Gardner wing of his own party more than he desires the punishment of the particular offenders whom he now pursues. He mentioned to me a desire to "get it right out" before election. I know the chivalrous way in which you are in the habit of throwing your influence in behalf of men whom you think in need of your help. May I drop a word of warning as to any active support of Judge Barrett for renomination to the Supreme Court. I rather think he will be taken by the Republican managers as well as nominated by Tammany Hall; but I have from three separate [*2106*]5 sources converging testimony that Judge Barrett is closer to Mr. Croker than any other man in New York City, and that no one can be nominated by Tammany Hall except Judge Barrett until he is consid- ered. His testimony before the Mazet Committee certainly was most humiliating; and as he comes up again tomorrow morning, I shall try to see to it that he is asked a few more pointed questions which at the last examination his judicial robes were made to cover. I have not been in the conference at the City Club on the special committee; but the whole matter was brought about by resolutions which I offered in the Council. It seemed necessary to make up the comittee of five of elements so diverse that I was not needed as a member. You need not reply to any part of this letter expect that which will require a line to say where I can find you on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of next week, omitting Friday afternoon, when I lecture at the Brooklyn Institute. I am, Yours always, Thomas R. Slicer Dictated. 2107Bartlett Tripp, Yankton S. D. I already know you. You will need a day or two of rest after Campaign work before you return East and I hope you may feel to come- Hoping for a favorable reply I remain with the highest consideration Yours most sincerely Bartlett Tripp [*2109*] Bartlett Tripp, Yankton, S. D. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, OCT 10 1899 Filed by*] Oct 6. 1899 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Albany N.Y. My Dear Gov The press informs us that you are to spend a few days in Nebraska during the campaign. Can you not [?see] over here and spend a day or two with me at my Country home? My friend Baron Sternburg has told me so much about you that I feel [*2108*][[shorthand]]21 The Century Association, 7 West Forty-Third Street. but we have shame had to go about in that to prevent any repetition of the 1897 fiasco. I know how pleased you will be to know this, & this you will cry "hush!" for the ticket when you see it. The campaign against Mazel in the 19'. tentative[?] is very dangerous. We shall keep him all we can. He could elect himself if he was a stronger man. 2111 Personal [?] 8[99] The Century Association, 7 West Forty-Thurd Street Executive Chamber, Answered, Oct 9 1893 Dear Governor, Unless some unforeseen accident occurs, our conference will announce [?] night a first class county ticket, that all honest men can suffer & that need not be blushed for at any point. Behind it will be ramped all in real anti - [?] men here. The interest may not be sufficient to allow us to win this year, 21103) THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION, 7 WEST FORTY-THIRD STREET. Don't let them drag you about & "speechify" too much. I hope you will back me up with Root in insisting that his really fine speech in Chicago yesterday, be printed at once for a campaign document. Yours always sincerely Nicholas Murray Butler [*2112*][* -shorthand- *][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, Oct [?] 1899 FIled by....*] [*Confidential*] 30 EAST 64TH STREET. Oct. 8. 1899. My Dear Theodore: I was still in the wish I have come upon the opinion to it you have been speaking of [?] too frequently, and upon two important occasions. I know so well how quickly a man's inference is lessened if such an opinion [*2113*]becomes general, [?] I send you this hint for what it may be worth. Theres no [afi???] of my name upon this subject, for[?] [?] army. Yours, Faithfully, Seth Low [*2114*]in the fact that the controversy &c, carried on is bad for the service and demoralizing to it. The question of promoting him is not be be considered, and that if promoting the Captain is to be merely incidental to the larger question of the good of the service. Sampson faces without flinching as you knew he would. The fact that his charges will put an end to his chances, and the captains, in their turn, do not do not care if they fall with their chief. They all agree that Schley must cease to be the demoralizing element that he is. But there is one way any, I think, by which Sampson may possibly be saved this horribly painful experience which he is so bravely facing. Schley may be forced on the retired list, and the administration ought to welcome the opportunity, for a court-martial of [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, [*Crozier*] [*[10-8-99]*] ANSWERED OCT 10 1899 Filed by ____*] [*Post*] [*F.C.N. Lantz.* [*Mrs. Joseph E. Gavin*] Metropolitan Club Washington, D.C. October 8 1899 My dear Governor, I have been hoping to receive your cooperation in a movement which is to be made -- the sooner the better -- to secure justice to the navy and to put an end to the Schley scandal which is injuring the service and seriously affecting discipline and esprit de corps. I have just come down from New York to Hampton Roads with Admiral Sampson and Captain Chadwick. The Admiral has made up his mind to fight. The other night at the Dewey dinner at the White House, to which the President invited Schley -- Senator Chandler told Admiral Sampson that the only method by which he could [*2115*] obtain justice was by the enactment of his (Chandler's) bill creating two vice admirals and the subsequent appointment of both Sampson and Schley. He further said that the majority of the Senators were favorable to Schley, and would not permit Sampson's confirmation if the President should appoint him alone. To this Sampson responded that he would not consent to any scheme looking to Schley's promotion, and since Chandler's statement of the condition of mind in the Senate was probably sure, he must take action himself. Chandler naturally asked Sampson what he would do, and Sampson replied that he would prefer charges and demand a court-martial. He slammed Long the next day by making the same statement to him, and though Long said to him that this might be the best course to pursue it is evident that the administration wants the matter to drop, and will do nothing unless forced. The President aim is hoping to carry Maryland, and, therefore, he is difficult on this question. I think he is borrowing trouble. He won't carry Maryland anyway, but; if there be a chance, Schley is not a party question there. He is a State question and both parties are for him. The President's action would not, therefore, affect masters, however, at the threat of the Maryland politicians, the administration has promised Schley a sea command which promise is not to be fulfilled. It seems to me clear that it is for the best interest of the administration to avoid a court-martial, but it cannot now avoid the charges, which will be made, and it cannot decently avoid acting on them. Sampson has made up his mind, but he will base his demand [*2116*] Warrentown Va Oct 8th 1899 Dear Mrs Roosevet [*2119*] I recived your kind & most welcome letter & I send you so many thanks for your kind present & the children all sends 2 [*(10-8-99)*] Metropolitan Club Washington, D.C. Schley means his conviction and the condemnation of both the President and Long. I have consulted with Sampson, Chadwick, Folger, Walker, and Stanton on this subject and I speak for them or, more so, for myself on this point. We think that Schley ought to be convinced that he must either retire or be court martialed, and that Long should tell him so, not advising him one way or the other but giving him the information for what it may be worth to him, then, who is to tell Long? The answer is you and Seth Low, together or separately. You can show Long that he ought to do this, for, Schley only this way, the administration is saved from its dilemma, and Sampson and the captain may be promoted, Schley, it is true, may refuse to go in the [*2117*]retired list. He may fight. In that event he must be court-martialed, The chance ought to be taken, I think, Will you consent to see Long and to ask Low to see him? The idea is that you should visit him on the day when the President receives from Sampson a letter demanding that this scandal be put at rest by a court martial, in which letter the charges will be carefully narrated. This is the only way that occurs to me to save Sampson from the painful inferences that will follow his preferring of charges. Please write Chadwick what you think and what you will do. He will notify you of the time for your visit. I am going from here into the West for two or three weeks, but I shall be glad to hear from you at the Galt House, Louisville, by the end of this week, if you will kindly write me there your impression. I am sure that you will agree that [????] ought to be but to the scandal for the good of the navy, that Sampson must take the initiative, and that he must be saved from the clamor of the vulgar and numerous Schley crowd if that be possible. Recollect that the alternative of retirement is the suggestion of Sampson's friends. His own sense of duty is so strong that he will prefer the charges without any regard to the consequences to himself, and perfectly conscious that they will be unpleasant and hurtful. Yours sincerely H.L. Nelson [*2118*][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, OCT 10 1899 Filed by _____*] EDITORIAL ROOMS GUNTON'S MAGAZINE UNION SQUARE NEW YORK October 9, 1899. My dear Governor:- I hardly expected you could comply with my desire for an article, because I can see you are writing all the time. Nevertheless, you know we are doing a kind of work that nobody else is, and you are the kind of man that there is only one of, and of course I put in my appeal. I supposed you appreciated with philosophical discrimination the reception you received on the day of the Dewey Parade. I had a good opportunity for observing, and had friends who were situated at different points along the line. My assistant editor was up on Riverside. I was at 68th street, Central Park West. Other friends were at the Republican Club, 41st street. Some more were at the Colonial Club on the corner of 72nd street. I have taken pains to get an account of the reception given to the different personages from all these points of observation. I am a real believer in the fact that if given a chance, in the long run the public sizes most people up about right; that after all there is real discrimination between bluff and merit. The report that I have received, and it was certainly true at the point where I sat, is unanimous that with the exception of Dewey, your reception was the most enthusiastic and hearty of any in the line. Next came the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, just returned from Manilla, and perhaps next was Schley. His reception was definitely more enthusiastic than was Sampson's. This is flavored with no opinion of my own. I was particularly interested, hoever, in your case. Not that I feel at all responsible, but it is a study in social economics and politics to note how the people continue to receive a governor who does not always obey tradition and has taken definitely advanced ground on labor legislation. I am convinced now that the position you took in your message, fairly well followed up by your action toward the legislation, has won for you a place of real respect in the popular mind. I do not mean by that the merely clannish trades union mind, but I mean the great mass of working people. But of course, no more than one swallow makes a summer does one effort establish a reputation, but I verily believe that if your course of economic legislation is continued at the virile point at which it was begun, and if a similar policy should be adopted by Republican governors as a Republican policy, it would not be long before the Republican Party might have the genuine all-year-around confidence of the great mass of the wage earners. I wish you would read the article in our September Magazine on "The Secret of Croker's Influence". Excuse my "preach", but that is the only way I have of getting your ear. Yours very truly, C. George Gunton [*2120*][[shorthand]]that at any rate if I make another invasion it will not be as a perfect stranger! Please give my best remembrances to Mrs. Roosevelt and believe me Yrs very truly Minto Oct. 9. 99. GOVERNMENT HOUSE. OTTAWA My dear Governor. Lady Minto has I know written to Mrs Roosevelt but I must also write to you to thank you for all your hospitality and to say how really much I enjoyed my visit, 2121and conversations with you - I only hope we may have frequent opportunities of renewing them - and whenever you find time for a holiday you will always find a welcome here- I wish I had not had to rush back here so quickly, and that the authorities did not make it so difficult for me to cross the border, but short as my visit [is] was, I feel [*2122*]Oct 10th 1899 601 WEST END AVENUE. N. W. CORNER 93RD ST. NEW YORK. Dear Theodore: I have been so lucky sitting up nights with your peg leg predecessor, Peter Stuyvesant, writing his speeches for him and acting as his private secretary, that 2123 I have had no time for my own correspon- dence. And that is why I have not thanked you for your kind invitation of the week before last. It was Peter's fault, not mine, that I could notaccept. Peter himself would have enjoyed it, I am sure, if he could have revived for the forty eight hours. There is a box at Mallack's [??] for you any night you and yours are 2124 to occupy it. Say "when." Yours Ever Brander Matthews [[shorthand]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, OCT 11 1899 Filed byEXTRACTS From letter of Hon. A. E. Buck to Mr. S. A. Darnell, dated Tokio, Japan, October 15, 1899. "I konw you thoroughly and I have to regret that I ever supported you and protected you in the past as I have when I should have recognized and acted upon the fact that you were so wanting in business honor and political sense, to say nothing of you in other respects x x x instead of retorting by specifying at length your reprehensible conduct in the past x x x I do so not expecting you to have manhood, honesty or sense enough to be influenced to any considerable degree." " That your district polled one thousand votes more than the 5th, considering that under the circumstances it ought to have polled an excess much larger, is too silly. If you had been out of the district and not a candidate for Elector quite likely it would have done much better x x and that whatever influence you may have had with the greater body of the Party in your district had been lost x x as the interest of the Party and Administration would not permit me to endorse you for District Attorney, though you would have made, I then thought, an efficient man in the Department of Justice. I did my best to secure you a place in that Department as I promised you, x x x though now, [*2125*](2) in view of your distribe and your mental hallucinations you have shown yourself unworthy and unfit even for that x x x Your statement that it was my purpose to assassinate and destroy you after the best years of what you had endeavored to make an honorable and useful life and at least twenty years of friendship and service for me, is refreshing. Your life would have been more honorable and useful in my opinion had you been more honorable and true to business obligations concerning which you have an unenviable record, as for your services for me, I never called upon you in my life to serve me or my personal or political interest, and am sorry to say, never failed to serve you personally and politically whenever and wherever I consistently could. Do you remember the night that you came to me in terror with a telegram from the Attorney General ordering you peremptorily to pay up the amount due your clerk in your office of District Attorney and have him wire the fact of payment, this to be done immediatelly, not trusting you to even send an honest telegram, (a part, if not all the sun due him having been receipted for by your clerk in advance, though not paid him, and charged in your accounts and credited to you by the Government) of my raising $1000.00 for you the next morning and seeing it was paid to your clerk and telegraphung the fact myself to the Attorney General, and but for my doing this you would have been immediately dismissed from office, as your reputation was such that no Bank or business man would lean you a dollar? Do you remember that the "Atlanta Journal" had all the facts and circumstances of the case from Washington, even the substance of that telegram from the Attorney General, together with other evidence of a similar derelicti on [*2126*](3) of yours in meeting your official financial obligations, and would have published them to your disgrace and the scandal of the Party but for the strenuous efforts I made to prevent it, in which I succeeded. How could I support you for District Attorney, or for any office of financial responsibility. Your mental condition makes you oblivious to such things x x x This leads me to say that if you had had any quality of leadership or any proper regard for the success of the Party, you would have been more circumspect and honorable in financial and business transactions x x Now, by your unfortunate want of tact, management and business honor by which you have driven so many leading men, as well as the majority of the Party in your district into opposition and revolt against you x x x Now, if you could only see a good office coming to you such vaporing would cease x x x Had I succeeded in trying to provide for you in the Spring of 1897, though I should have done all else you charge me with, all would have been well with you, and the Party would have been saved from destruction. You have been in office so much during every Republican Administration from 1870, to this--that you think the Party cannot survive if you are not provided for. Your barking at me is amusing as would be that of any "fice" and if I were on the same side of the fence you would slink off and be more quiet." [*2127*][*[attached to Darnell, 6-16-05]*] (3) of yours in meeting you official financial obligations, and would have published them to your disgrace and the scandal of the Party but for the strenuous efforts I made to prevent it, in which I succeeded. How could I support you for District Attorney, or for any office of financial responsibility. Your mental condition makes you oblivious to such things x x x This leads me to say that if you had had any quality of leadership of any proper regard for the success of the Party, you would have been more circumspect and honorable in financial and business transactions x x Now, by your unfortunate want of tact, management and business honor by which you have driven so many leading men, as well as the majority of the Party in your district into opposition and revolt against you x x x Now, if you could only see a good office coming to you such vaporing would cease x x x Had I succeeded in trying to provide for you in the Spring of 1897, though I should have done all else you charge me with, all would have been well with you, and the Party would have been saved from destruction. You have been in office so much during every Republican Administration from 1870, to this--that you think the Party cannot survive if you are not provided for. Your barking at me is amusing as would be that of any "fice" and if I were on the same side of the fence you would slink off and be more quiet."British Legation, Tehran [??], [confirm] me. it is no good: you can't make a new unity when in that soil- or in the East anyhow- The soil or the blood or the climate - or the blood that has been shed, and the ghosts of vanished faiths and the ruin of empires - some reason or other prevents it. Our healthy blood can't flourish there. As you say Australia will have far more of a past in this world history of the race than India. And yet as an exercising ground - as a field where a nation must display brave & unselfish qualities or perish- India has given us a great deal and perhaps will give more: character as 2129 British Legation, Tehran October 17 1899 My dear Theodore I have read your letter many times over and liked it better every time- I have also in common with all of us here been reading & re reading the Rough Riders - which I had been at in a fragmentary condition in London. By the way if you had seen the two ladies Ferguson bending over the book (that is the magazine) and starting back when someone observed 'have you found him?" meaning Bob, ( in afraid of not you - - you would have made Douglas shout over it in the telling- 2128I suppose by this time some pretty big thing has happened in S. Africa- I only hope that it will go well- I mean that nothing disgraceful should happen to us. If I were not an Englishman I should certainly sympathize with the Boers: and we can't possibly complain of people doing it. But [??] impartially it would be a better thing that S Africa should be Anglo Saxon than Dutch, and I have learned that from you Dutchman as you are- But the North- Irishmen swallows everything: its no good denying that liquor in a bottle: fighting will come all the time. I absolutely agree with you about India & some recent books of a sad will as money & commerce. And that is useful. But the future of this race is where the English language is talked and the happy future if we have one is in ourselves and not in our territory of subjects- and as you say, having made ourselves perfect & possessed the Earth - we quietly commit suicide & go & die out. Its very odd. Russia is doing splendid work in Asia- there is no doubt about it whatever- but there is a danger in a possible revolution there as there was in France- and then Asia may run over Europe. The whole of this place was devastated by GinghisEditorial Department The Century Magazine Union Square New York 22 Oct. 24, 1899 R.W. Gilder, Editor. R.U. Johnson, Associate Editor. in C C. Buel, Assistant Editor. My dear Governor, Your very kind felt of yesterday is at hand. I note your next suggested subject: [??????] for your idea is to explain the infamous & fear thought you put forth in a recent speech which has imported in the papers. But, my dear Governor, our idea as this series for David and his Eastern: and has never recovered. One cant help thinking where they come from - I am writing in the most awful hurry - then [???] closing -- I will go on the next opportunity Yours [a?] affec Cecil Spring Rice [*[Spring Rice]*] There is going to be a fine room here this winter-the people are all [starr?][*22*] EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT THE CENTURY MAGAZINE UNION SQUARE NEW YORK R.W. GILDER, EDITOR. R.U. JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. C.C. BUEL, ASSISTANT EDITOR. Oct. 24. 1899. My dear Governor, Your very kind letter of yesterday is at hand. I note your next suggested subject: I suppose your idea is to expand the expansion & peace thought you put forth in a recent speech which was reported in the papers. But, my dear Governor, our idea in this series nor to avoid [*2131*] British Legation, Tehran. and his tartan: and has never recovered. One cant help thinking where they come from. I am writing in the most awful hurry — the bag closing — I will go on the next opportunity Yr ever after Cecil Spring-Rice [*[Spring Rice]*] There is going to be a fine row here this winter — the people are all starving. [*2130*][*EDITORIAL.DEPARTMENT*] [*THE CENTURY.MAGAZINE*] [*UNION.SQUARE.NEW.YORK*] R. W. GILDER, EDITOR. R. U. JOHNSON. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. C C. BUBL, ASSISTANT EDITOR These [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] especially the expansion one - which may be now said to be full [ ? ] politics Won't you please give us the labor one - or the civil service one next. The expansion one [ ?? ] [?? ] you make of it in speech or [ ?? ], might fit into the book. Linden R.W. Gilder[[shorthand]][*Executive Chamber, Answered, NOV 9 1899*] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF SANTIAGO AND PUERTO PRINCIPE, Santiago de Cuba, October 27, 1899 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Governor of New York, Albany. My dear Theodore:- The latest news here by cable despatches is that Lawton has got the appointment as Brigadier General. While aware of the probalitily of some one in the Ohillipines getting this ap- pointment, I had considered that Lawton was probably out to the run- ing on account of his winding up record here last Fall. You know what I refer to. It was on account of his unfortunate conduct which occurred just previous to my writing you to interest yourseld in his behalf in case such intercession should be necessary. One feels somehow as if all interest at present was in Manilla and Cuban af- fairs were out of the run. I am anxious to see the regular garrison here cut down as much as possible and one or two regiments of native troops raised. These men will serve as a bond between us and the people and all their families and friends will be interested in of the regiments in which they are serving. Their maintenance will be easily much more econo- mical than that of our present troops. They can be fed largely from the products of the country and will spend their pay here. They make good soldiers, take kindly to discipline and are faithful and obedient, They ara avaiable for service at all times and under all tropical 2133conditions which eliminates largely the danger from yellow fever and gives us a very intimate and strong bond of union between ourselves and the population. Three such regiments with four squadrons of cavalry and a few batteries of artillery for the fortifications at Havana and [?] at Santiago are all the troops we need. Funds of the Island at present expended better for incidental expenses of the military establishment will produce better results in school-houses and roads. Every man at work and child at school is worth an extra policeman. In regard to my own transfer to the line, I can only say that I was given most definite assurance of its being made at an early date and upon that assurance I have placed and place complete reliance. I am starting an asylum here for 200 boys, orphans of officers and men of the Cuban Army. I am going to give them a common school education and teach them some trade, carpenter, blacksmithy, wheel- wright, leather workers etc. The Association of Cuban Veteransare very much pleased and have formerly extended their congratulations and good wishes and the papers which have been violently assailing the "Interventor" are knocked out so far as public sentiment goes. Mrs. Wood writes me of her delightful visit and of the great kindness of Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself, for all of which you know you have my most sincere appreciation. With kindest regards and all sorts of good wishes, Yours as ever, [*Leonard [??]*] [*You are doing a great work in N.Y. and for this administration*] 2134conditions which eliminates largely the danger from yellow fever and gives us a very intimate and strong bond of union between ourselves and the population. Three such regiments with four squadrons of cavalry and a few batteries of artillery for the fortifications at Havana and one at Santiago are all the troops we need. Funds of the Island at present expended for incidental expenses of the military establishment will produce better results in school-houses and roads. Every man at work and child at school is worth and extra policeman. In regard to my own transfer to the line, I can only say that I was given most definite assurance of its being made at an early date and upon that assurance I had placed and place complete reliance. I am starting an asylum here for 200 boys, orphans of officers and men of the Cuban Army. I am going to give them a common school education and teach them some trade; carpenter, blacksmithy, wheel wright, leather workers etc. The Association of Cuban Veterans are very much pleased and have formerly extended their congratulations and good wishes and the papers have been violently assailing the "Interventor" are knocked but so far as public sentiment goes. Mrs. Wood writes me of her delightful visit and of the great kindness of Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself, for all of which you know you have my most sincere appreciation. With kindest regards and all sorts of good wishes, Yours as ever, [*Personal*] [*22*] 1015, Connecticut Ave. Washington. Oct. 30, 1899. The Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Dear Mr. Roosevelt. May I introduce myself as Edwin Morgan, the Secretary of the Samoan Commission, who like yourself has the honor to be a friend of Baron Sternburg's, I am impelled to write by a rather down hearted letter I have just received from Luis [*2135*] good term by indicating in some fashion the high esteem in which he must always be held by the men who thoroughly know him. Sternburg gave me your invitation to pass an afternoon at Oyster Bay while he was with you and I need scarcely say how much pleasure I should have derived from so doing. Pray forgive me for addressing you now! but the cause is righteous. I have the honor to be, yours very truly Edwin Morganin which he makes it appear that his action at Apia is not meeting with the approval from his government it should and his career may rather be injured than assisted by what he did there. Knowing as I do that had Sternberg taken any other tone than the one he did, had he been less honorable and straight forward the Commission would have accomplished nothing- this opinion of the German Foreign Office seems both unjust and cruel. Every government must of course form its own opinion of its public servants and reward or punish them as it thinks best. People of another nation must express openly no opinion about it. But it occurred to me that as Germany for the moment is inclined to desire the good will of the United States- see the receptions of Ex. Pres. Harrison and other indications- it might not be impossible to do Sternberg a [*2135*]of Austin [* shorthand *] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 9 1899, Filed by _____*] Oct 31st [*99*] "THE HOMESTEAD," GENESEO, LIVINGSTON COUNTY N. Y. Dear Theodore I did not want you for a "jolly supper." I grieve to say that I enjoy them no more. I either wanted to swat you with a single stick or to have you help me keep those mugs which now adorn the board of Jack Martin and his paper plumed my [?burdens]. However "all that is gone behind us," and now I am absolutely alone and exceedingly glad to be so, for I have been doing too much and am weary. Nothing would please me [*2137*]As for the "gang" They have voted me too old, and pasture elsewhere. T. G. So if you drop me a letter I can meet you myself anywhere (address) and as I say you can have all too quiet you want. If you telegraph you are coming it will get out and the local politician will probably wish to pay his respect Mrs Wadsworth more than to have Mr Roosevelt and yourself make a quiet visit, nothing bores me more than a series of dinners etc. I expect no quests at all and if you would like to come up no one need bother you or know you are here unless you tell them yourselves, and as I saw the quieter you are the more I shall like it . Mullburn or Watson or some such man might in ordinary course drop over for a Sunday but even they give notice and could be put off if desirable 2138[*FR*] Ft. Ethan Allen, Vt. Nov. 1. 1899. Dear Colonel: Many thanks for your letter which arrived about 10 days before I sailed for home. It is hardly possible that anything will be done as regards that Kentucky regiment, still should any unexpected events arrive I would be most happy to have you remember me. I mean to get into every scrap that [*2139*]is near, and volunteer for all others. If my friends in Ky. can ever be of value to you kindly let me know your desires. Most cordially and respectfully Henry T. Allen [*[Allen]*] To His Excellency Theodore Roosevelt etc. etc. etc. Albany, New York. [*2140*][*Confidential*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 16 1899 Filed by ____*] Nov. 1st 99 My dear Governor I have not written you sooner because I have been thinking much over the question of which we talked and I have not seen any way in which I could suggest questions to you that would help you to get at the true state of things in the prisons. You see it all revolves around the one fact. Two unsuitable [*2141*] men are in office & they not caring much for the real purpose of their position have delegated all power to the Principle Keepers, ignorant brutal fellows in both cases utterly unfit to hold power over the lives of a thousand men. Any questions tending to show this fact would be useful- but the question at once arises if you put such to them- would these men answer the Governor of the state truthfully. A man who21423. can shirk his duty can lie about it. They are not very bright men however & I think you could find out the truth the most easily by assuming that that they did this & that as a matter of course- & then they might acknowledge what they thought you did not disapprove. I know for a fact that many more men are being punished today in Sing Sing than was necessary in Warden Sage's day- and that the inhuman punishment of hanging men up by their thumbs & wrists for [*2143*] 4 hours together has been revived by the Principle Keeper, who has full charge of the punishments (which is illegal as the law gives that power solely to the Warden.) Of course dear Governor I give you these facts about Sing Sing & Clinton prisons in strict confidence- but I can now help the men & do much good in the prisons which would be impossible if these men opposed my work openly and barred me out, which they would do if my name was in any way brought in. I am soon going to see you again about Young Simmons. I found out one point however which5. arose when we talked of the matter- namely that it is not at all unusual for men to be commuted from life sentences to twenty or fifteen years. I have a list of eight or ten men thus freed from Sing Sing alone in late years. But I will not trouble you with this until I have all the facts. Thanks for your little note of the other day. I value it because I believe in & respect our Governor- Yours very Truly Maud B. Booth [*2145*]G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 23RD STREET NEW YORK 24 BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 10 1899 NOV. 1, 1899. Filed by___________ Dear Governor:- I am obliged for your prompt attention to our "conundrums." In regard to the new preface for "Winning of the West", our author has, as ever, a free hand. He can make it as long as is necessary for any present word that may possibly be of interest to his readers in regard to the general subject matter of his work. He may also, if it seems to him best, make reference to his plans for the continuation of this work so as to include the history of the Mexican War. If this can be done in the compass of half a dozen pages, well and good. If 2146 Mr. Rob Lyen John care Meyers no Pearlss more pages are required, we are ready to put into type anything that the Governor may write. I have ordered from Rockwood a copy of the photograph indicated as your preference. My brothers are very desirous, however, of including (possibly in addition to this view), some portrait taken in the Gubernatorial Chamber. If, therefore, any Albany photographer has been permitted to "take off" the Governor sitting in his chair, or standing receiving a delegation from the Legislature, we should be obliged if you would have your secretary forward to us a copy of such view. You will understand, of course, that we do not want to include any legislators even though somemight have been in the [] focus. — Yours faithfully G. H. Putnam His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Governor's Mansion, Albany, N. Y. [*2147*] [*29*] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 11 9 08 AM 1899 ALBANY Santa Posa. P. I. Nov 3" 1899 My Dear Colonel- On Oct 27 the 84" started from San Fernando on the futile chase after Aguaualdo and his army, but thus far the nimble rebel has proved himself more fleet of foot than our Cavalry and the only evidence that we are in the heart of the insurrection district are the white flags hanging from every window and waving over every field of rice and sugar cane. The 3rd & 4th Cavalry are 10 miles ahead of us now and far past the point we were assured was to be the last ditch. They have captured many rebel towns, a great deal of rice, sugar and ammunition: two small brass pieces and [*2148*] 2 proclamations galore. One dated Oct 15 signed by "Aggie" stating that owing to the unsanitary condition of Tarlac, it was not fitted to be thee Capital of so numerous people as the Filipinos, there fore, temporarily the Govt would be removed to another place farther up in the mountains. All the country over which we have passed is very fertile and beautiful and under conditions of peace will be a Garden of Eden. There is no reason why perfect health should not prevail among our troops and to my mind a great many of the 1600 patients in the hospitals in Manila are there because they have "worked" [*2149*] 4 confiscating the native water buffalo and carts from the friendlies and of course they are all friends when we have captured their towns. The land furnishes abundance of fresh meats, vegetables and fruit, we cannot take them and yet no vegetables are in our station here. Sugar is the only thing we draw in full and we waste our little allowance of wagons bringing that up, where our forces are guarding great storehouses of the same article, much of which is undoubtedly insurgent stores, as ammunition and rebel uniforms are found with it frequently. If they will but change the method and allow the troops to live off the [*2151*] 3 the Surgeons as only a soldier can, many more are held there long after they could safely join their commands. I spent one afternoon in the Reserve Hospital with our Surgeon Major, a man who was in the Civil and Spanish wars in the same capacity and should know and the ideas I express are his. There are many disagreeable things in connection with the campaign that do not meet my conception of warfare in an enemy's country. Primarily we are expected to capture or drive the rebels from the island. We are required to move rapidly and very little transportation is placed at our disposal. Strict orders are given against confiscating [*3150*]6 the last Captain in the Regiment and his Company speaks well for his pains in drilling and attending to his men. Lieut Luna [?] is on Gen'l Lawtons staff in charge of the Bureau of Military Information and is rendering excellent service. I am Regim'l Comsy and of course am up to my neck in a hopeless tangle, but thus far have managed to feed my sheep. The Regt is badly scattered. One Co is down the River below San Isidro, 2 at San Isidro, 1 at Jaen 1 guarding 2 Bridges between here and San Isidro, 2 are out on a reconnisance east of here and 1 Battalion is at Pasay South of Manila and that [*2153*] 5 country we pass through things would soon quiet down. We take a town, it is absolutely deserted. In a day or two the natives, women and children begin returning and want the houses occupied by our troop and they are turned out of doors, to make "amigos"? comfortable. But after all we do not suffer the inconveniences we did last year and we will never see the fighting. The 34" is the best Regiment of the new Volunteers and the old R.R.s are doing good work. Lieut Coleman was Transport Quartermaster and Commissary coming over and received and deserved great credit for his work. Capt Davie[?] is in my mind 21528 of doing things." I think that a good idea too. Major Wheeler is always the careful, silent man we knew, but he makes a fine officer. Among our enlisted men is Lieut Nichols of the R. R. He is 1st Sgt of Co "C" and is doing his very best. I hope he will prove so good a Sergeant that he will be recommended for a Commission. Before leaving San Francisco I sent you a photographer of "Yours Truly." There I was resplendent in a pretty uniform. I don't look quite that way now, but am probably rendering just as good service as if I were fatter [*2155*] 7 distribution keeps me rustling. I am doing my best and so are all. Col. Howze is a fine officer and perfectly tireless. I like his unusually for the grasp of all the little details. Col. [??] is also a fine officer, but of a different type. He cares very little how his orders are executed, provided they are carried out promptly and fully. Several times officers have spoken of "how" to do things and met a short answer, he says to us sometimes, "self- reliance always win. Let them use their brains"- "I care for the details after the order is carried out but don't like to hamper men with the "how" [*2154*]9 attired. My regards to yourself and all the "old guard" you may meet. I am as ever Yours truly R. C. Day Lieut 34" [???] U.S.V. Manila, P.I. 2156EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 11 1899 Filed bybrother in law is paying her board to Dr. Knapp - she still has her place in Wash- but with no salary, her mental trouble is such that we scarcely think she will ever be able to return to her duties having been in office, over thirty years- does it seem possible that her case could interest the G.A. R. and secure for her a pension after so many years of service. [*Check no "2" Nov. 5,1899*] 177 W. 95 St. New York, Nov 3"[*[99]*] Col. Shaw - Sir, Stress of extreme circumstances alone make it necessary for me to trouble you for advice concerning a woman no longer young who has been employed in the Treasury Department Internal Revenue Office, Stamp [*2157*]Division broken down more by continuous years of work. Five brothers went to war. Redmond belonged to the Hawkins Zouaves Company C: went through the war to be killed afterward cutting off that support. Charles, who went with col. Butterfield Reg 3 minutemen returned ill. Was buried the day the Reg 12th N.Y. returned to the city Richard another brother died at Ship Island of rheumatism of the heart Richard died at the hospital at Ship Island- La. Robert was killed during action on a U.S. ship the other brother was with a N.J. regiment is still alive -but in no way able to help his sister. C.A. Johnston - now at the Sanatarium Geneva N.Y. My husband. Her brother in law [*2158*][*[11-3-99]*] 5 my husband is no longer a young man and the expense of keeping my sister is more than he can stand, likely to go on for years- I was advised to write you. Also I enclose these postal cards- Any one in Geneva- will tell you that our Father in years gone by was always ready to [*2159*]help, even tho he has been dead many years, he is still remembered- Judge Mason of that place- and Mr Arthur Rose- also the store Mr. Geo Michalas will verify this statement. Trusting that I have not taken up too much of your time. I remain Respectvully Mrs. J Madeleine M. KoffSixty schema Leipzig * EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, NOV 27 1899 Filed by,....... *] My dear Roosevelt Hope everything has gone well since I left, & that your trip westward and was a success, what I do not doubt. Have been spending a couple of weeks at my old home where I hadn't visited since seven years. Shooting was fairly good, though I'm sorry to say a disease has developed among the deer which is killing them off rapidly. The keepers tell me it is a worm they imbibe. It developpes in their nostrils & finds its way to the lungs which it gradually destroys. The disease was never known here before. Came too late to attend our menaeuvres which were an an [*2160*]estensive scale this year, especially ??enabry. Wasn't able to get to England at all, as they kept me near Berlin. My work in Samoa has been sharply critisized by our narrow-minded bureaucrats who never can learn to see beyond their goggles, & they have thrown a good deal of mud at me, suppose because I ignored my narrowminded instructions they had [enacted?]. The Emperor, I'm glad to say, expressed himself most satisfied with the results, & also von Bülow. Had a long talk with the [???mar] at Potsdam. He's as keen as ever. I have one great wish & that is that you come over over some day & have a talkwith him. He's just the man you would like, & as soon as I get warm with him it seems to me that I'm talking to you, I dont know no idea you Lions in common with him. He talked about his numerous internal wars, his agrarians, who he said were carrying on a Boer policy over here, attempting to stop the rolling rock of time. The only way to treat them, he said, is without mercy, & he's given them an object lesson. He spoke very highly of your representatives at the Hague & also of Ex President Harrison the latter had been his guest at Potsdam. The result of this Transvaal war is most extraordinary. From what I heard at the Embassy [*2161*]at Berlin my doubts were rather grave, because there the Boer was decidedly underrated. Some 11 years ago met old Jaubert at same trials which took place at the Krupp Gruson range with new models of quick fire guns Some 150 officers, picked men of all the great nations attended. At that time I saw & talked a good deal with Jaubert; don't think there was a better expert or brighter fellow among the [?]. Since then the Boer army has been well wanked. I was greatly surprised at Samoa by the operations on land by the british forces. A young militia brigade would have done better. Officers & men were fine fellows as gallant & brave as any, butas to the military ABC they were hopelessly ignorant so that even those wretched naked badly armed Samoans gave them a sharp lesson. Their leaders must have hopelessly blundered in South Afrika. Its strange how their navy is so vastly superior to their army. The papers over here have brought nothing of importance as regards the Philippine Campaign since am here Hope Otis is doing well. How is the outlook for McKinley? What is your opinion as regards the Transvaal business. The masses here are altogether on the side of the Boers, no wonder, they being a germanic race. The Emperor remarked to me that if they succumbed he had no pity with them. It served them right for attempting [*21662*]to hold back time, instead of grasping the new situation which the discovery of gold bearing ore, & turning more towards industry. It seems to me that nothing would have [prevented?] their being finally trodden down. Hope to sail for N.Y. about middle of this month, as I go back to Washington, After the reception they gave me here shall be glad to get back. I've often been thinking of those delightful days at Sangamore before I sailed last August, I I missed those swims & walks very much. Hope you all enjoyed the rest of the fall time. Kindest regard to Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt & the rest of the family. Yours truly, H. S. Sternburg.I am hopeful of success even in the approaching elections. If Bryan were to be elected tomorrow his administration would not dare give up the Philippines in my opinion nor would any other American elected to that office. I dont see what the Dewey enthusiasm means unless it be the most absolute popular approval of what he did. Every day almost one sees situated as I am some increase of prestige which has come to us as a result of what we did last year and to recede from what was then accomplished and to leave the Philippines or any of our other conquests to their fate or to be struggled over by foreign Powers would be descending to a degree of ignominy where of noone would assume the responsibility, [*2163*] TELEGRAMS: BEACONSFILED. Nov. 3. 1899 STATIONS WOOBURN GREEN, 3 MILES. SLOUGH, 9 MILES. WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD. My dear Roosevelt. How very kind of you amid the multiplicity of your duties to write me such a nice letter. My wife and I often think and talk of you Mr. Roosevelt and we watch your gubernatorial career with the greatest interest. We are glad that you liked the Mintos who are old friends of ours and among the best which this country produces from every point. I have seenLady Minto since her arrival and she tells me that they both vastly enjoyed their visit to your Long Island home and particularly the opportunity of seeing you in that informal & unofficial way. She will be here next week when we shall hear even more of you and of their visit. He was thoroughly impressed when he left here & spent a few days with us with a desire to do every thing within his power to bring about closer relations between Canada & our country. I am very glad to hear what you say about the prospects of Expansion and of the approaching elections. Our people have always succeeded hitherto in approving expansion, except in the case of the Danish West India Island and I have never been able to believe that there could be a majority against it. The idea of quoting what Washington said in the days when we re barely able to keep our head above water as a reason for not taking out place among the great nations - or rather assuming the position of the greatest of nations - which has fallen to our lot, strikes me as too preposterous and I can never listen to it with patience. I have no doubt that we shall be all right next year on a straight Expansion fight and [*2164*]Balfour at the House of Commons and with Mr. Choate who had collected a remarkable number of leading men to meet him. You ask about my wife. She is better but not yet well. Still I am thankful for the progress which has been made and I hope that she will in due time be completely restored to health. She has been at different health resorts on the continent for over three months and has just got home again. I enjoyed of course, the glimpses I have had this Summer of the Lodges. I hope to get home in Jan'y or Feb'y and, if so, I shall not fail to propose myself for a night or two to give [?]. It has been a great disappointment to me not to have been able on account of my wifes illness to get back this year. She sends you both her love. Yours most sincerely [*Henry White]*] Henry White [*[11-3-99]*] WILTON PARK,BEACONSFIELD [*Telegrams: Beaconsfield Stations{Wooburn Green, 3 Miles. { Slough, 9 Miles.*] in my opinion if brought face to face with the problem. You may be amused to hear that it comes to me on pretty good authority that the German Emperor wants very much to be a party to the Anglo-American friendship and thinks that an Anglo- American-German understanding would be better still for the world's welfare and particularly for that of Germany. This country is at present entirely engrossed with the Transvaal War and most of the leading [*2165*]families are sending out their cherished members to take the field. Lord Lansdowne (the Sec't of War)'s two sons- the only ones he has- are both going and several brides are having their husbands torn from them to proceed [from] to the seat of war. One of Muriel's friends is to be married next week and her husband leaves her for S. Africa three days afterwards. There is the greatest appreciation of any mark of American sympathy which is flashed across the cables and a great desire here to know exactly how one's people feel. Of course we of the Embassy are careful to say nothing and got out of the [?cutters] [?feud] at Sheffield and one or two of the festive gatherings there I would have had to speak, as it would have been impossible under those circumstances to make no allusion to a subject respective which the other speakers were almost exclusively occupied. Of course no Choate has done [as] likewise much more frequently than I have. So- President Harrison spent a week here recently but was confined to his room most of the time. He however managed to dine with a J. [*2166*]71 49 BROADWAY NEW YORK November 4, 1899. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Governor: Somebody has kindly sent me the enclosed clippings. I understand the course pursued by some of the State employes with reference to this institution has caused great embarrassment and has rendered the election of our member of Assembly very doubtful in Columbia County. I should think the attempt to adopt a policy, such as I am told has been tried there, of governing these conscienceless women by kindness and treating them as "Vassar girls", is a serious blunder. I am told that Mr. Stewart of the Charity Board is the originator of the scheme. If so, it is quite consistent with some other things which he has done in his official capacity. Nobody doubts the sincerity of his motives, but he is evidently a crank. This is undoubtedly a subject which has been brought to your attention at various times and has been thoroughly considered by you, but I feel it to be my duty to say a word on the subject. Yours very truly, [???????] 216745 WEST THIRTY-THIRD STREET. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 9 1899 Nov 6 '99 My dear Roosevelt, I sent to you by express last week Bigelow's book on [???]'s Life and Papers. When you appointed me last January, I wrote to Mr. Bigelow, remembering his close relation to the investigation 2168investigation of the Canals under Tilden and I received a long letter, together with an order for two sets, one for you and one for me, of the books to which I refer. After all the expenditure of time and treasure at that time, no one was sent to jail, nor, I think, was my contractor compelled to refund any money. General Greene has done me the honor to think that I may help his committee on certain lines. I shall try to do so. Sincerely Yours Austen G. Fox [*2169*][*[Nov 6, 1899]*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED. NOV 9 1899 Filed by ____*] ROSEMOUNT HALL ESOPUS-ON-THE-HUDSON Personal My dear Governor Tomorrow will be adopted the constitutional amendment giving you the power upon the application of the court to designate not exceeding four (or may only ask for three) Justices of the Sup. Court to serve in the Court of Appeals until the calendar is reduced [*2170*]to 200. You will be immediately brought to appoint men who have never served a day as an Appellate Tribunal, and this is written merely to suggest that you weigh with such application the desire of the court, that has fathered the amendment from the outset, to have the best equipped Judges that can be found. You will pardon the suggestion I know. You can [?] [*2171*] that it is made not from lack of confidence, but in the fullness of confidence. Very truly yours Alton B. Parker Governor Roosevelt. [*shorthand*] [*Nov. 6, 1899.*]292 West 92nd St N.Y. Nov. 6 -99 Gov Roosevelt Dear Sir I am so glad you think you can go to call on Mr. Atkinson, Dick, as every one calls him, He is still in Roosevelt where he has been now just a year He had the sixth operation last Tuesday. After every operation his leg improved up to a certain point and then remained stationary [*2172*] which will appear in the Jan. Century- Only two or three letters of introduction and the young Westerners did the rest. To Dickerson him you are "the Colonel". Dewey day he was over to me on Fifth Ave. His one idea was to see his Colonel. He rather recoiled from the silk hat and prince-albert. You always wear a blue flannel skirt to the R.Rs He was too enthusiastic for words and nearly deafened me as you passed. I think I am as glad as Jack that you intend to see him. I know how happy he will be Yours very sincerely Anna Day Storrs until there was no hope of improvement Two weeks ago the Dr.s decideded to remove the flesh on the leg from one opening in the other to find the central cause of the trouble. It proved to be more diseased bone and a long process of [?] the injured part [apl?] removing the flesh for about eight inches was gone through & remained with him through everything except while he was in the operating room He is here and patient [*2173*] beyond words. There is just indian enough to stiffen the white man in him to perfect indurance. They are a very interesting family. Dick has very little edcucation but he is a gentleman by instinct. He has a brother recently come to New York who is a Stanford Graduate and Past Graduate of Harvard. Literacy is his very first instincts. He is earning over twenty dollars a week on the Evening Post and has taken the [?] [prize?] for a college graduate [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, Nov 9 1899*] Filed by Nov 7. 99 Bartlett S. Johnston, 239 E. German St., Baltimore, Md. Nov 7-99 C. & P. tel. 498. Home Tel. 40. My dear Gov' I was never more in earnest in my life about your being nominated for President. if McKinley were even now to slip a cog somewhere, you would get it sure. I am confident you will not deteriate in the next four years, and as the years go by expansion will become more popular. We are not going backward, but forward this form of govnt of ours will last two hundred years or longer and the Anglo Saxon will [*2124*]Bartlett S. Johnson, 239 E. German St., Baltimore, Md. C.& P. TEL. 498. HOME TEL. 40. have to throttle the entire continental outfit in that time and take control of the entire East. Gordon will be done on the 15th The 43rd will go from New York by the Suez route, but the gentle Filipino will be in his last ditch before snow flies. With best wishes I am truly yours Bartlett S. Johnston [*2175*] I dont think much of Sampson or Schley either - neither dare to go into Santiago with the door wide open J[[shorthand]]did everything to separate Violet & her Col! This Col. however received orders - but, before leaving he wanted to see Violet who, was ill, in her room- he saw Carrie, who- refused to take his message! Gen. Ward, walked in, at this juncture, & in his rather cold, deficient way said: -'I cannot recall what he said, but he gave the impression that Violet did not care to see him! Dobbs Ferry- 7th November [*[1899]*] My dear Theodore, I am so glad to hear from you- Thank you so much for your note- I know, you are more, than busy- & Mr Punnett advised me to write you more explicitly, than I did. I now will take as little of your time as possible & then- if you want to see me, will gladly, come up to Albany- or meet you, any where you propose. Now, to answer you more exactly- obey orders. It is Col. "Jimmie Jones" & Violet [*2176*]daughter of Genl. William Greene Ward- all of New York- I went [??] to bring him in such a position, that they can see each other - or, truly, with each other. They are engaged, with her father's approval, & consent- but- given- after he (J. J.) had gone off, on duty, sending her a message, to the effect that- there is nothing now, for me, but, to be forgotten". The affair has been going on - for fifteen years- every one & every thing, against her, her mother, dying, when Violet was a child, left many directions, & [??] promises- which, proved anything but, blessings. Gen. Ward & his two daughters (Violet & Carrie) live together in New York in winter & Staten Island in Summer- the beautiful place on L. I. being left to Violet, by her mother. The Gen. & Carrie- not feeling that they are doing 2177[*[11-7-99]*] The Gen. is a devoted father, in many ways- but, is cold- observed- & dense- regarding women's ways. Carrie, is not, a loyal sister- Violet's cousins, Frank Ward & others- are anything, but, loyal to her- & there she is- & he, went off on his orders - which, he probably, would not have done, exactly, as he did- at any rate- could he have seen Violet- in fact, he said 2178he said, he must see her before deciding. Will you ring them or [???], if only momentarily. Regretting, your time, & [??] all your interests, & [?imperative?] work. I am, with love & hopefully, Yours Gertrude [???] 2179Offices of..... Cole & Aye, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Watkins, R. I. ______ Fremont Cole. Olin T. Aye, Dist. Att'y Watkins, N. Y., Nov., 8th., 1899. Hon. B. B. Odell, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr Odell:- I understand that Dr. Baxter T. Smelzer, secretary of the state board of health, is claiming that the canvass for Nye up here was not well managed and that that is the reason of the defeat. A week ago last Monday I telephoned to Montour Falls asking Dr. Smelzer, whose arrival there I had just learned of, to come up to Watkins and talk the matter over with me if possible, or if he could not come to Watkins I would come to Montour Falls and see if we could not settle upon some plan of campaign that would result in victory. He came down to my office that same day and talked very favorably in regard to Nye, but when pressed to act as manager of the campaign in the South end of the county he declined. He even declined to make any suggestions as to where money apportioned to his town should be placed. He talked in many glittering generalities but refused to make any definite promises of any kind. His home town (also that of Cassidy) which ought to have given Nye over 100 majority gave Barnes a plurality of 113. The neighboring town of Catharine, controlled by him and 2180Offices of..... Cole & Aye, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Watkins, R. I. ______ Fremont Cole. Olin T. Aye, Dist. Att'y his friends, which usually goes republican by about 150 gave Barnes a majority of 102. I have written to Senator Platt fully upon the subject and told him that I can prove if necessary that the entire Montour Falls outfit were rotten to the core. Furthermore I do not believe that more than two or three of the postmasters in the entire county voted the Nye ticket. Smelzer's brother-in-law worked openly for Barnes, and Cassidy you know was a Barnes man from the start. Very Truly Yours, Fremont Cole P.S. The "brotherinlaw" above mentioned has two sons- one chief clerk in the office of the state bd of health- the other a clerk in the adirondack jury office- both were home consorting with Nye's enemies & both are reported to have & believe did vote against Nye.(Personal.) FRANK MOSS, Consellor of Law, Bennett Building, 93.99 Nassau St., Manhattan. New York, November 8, 1899. Dear Governor:- Referring to Mazet's defeat, and the large Tammany vote in the County, I wish to say that I lay it largely to the lack of nerve and dash which hawe so often made this task a beart-breaking one. Firts, Platt should have testified. There was everything to gain and nothing to lose. (I presented this consideration to everyone concerned in it,- Mazet, Clarke, Quigg, and Platt himself,- without success, and did not feel at liberty on the eve of election to call him ar- bitrarity). Second,- when Croker came down voluntarily to deny Mazet's charge concerning Amsterdam Gas stock,- he should have been compelled to answer the questions which he had previously declined to answer, and should have been vigorously questioned. He was in our hands and at our memory, and I was ready for him. I had arranged to exemine him at lenght,- but on the advice of Clarke and someone else,- at the last moment, Mazet would not allow it,- and I insisted, there would have been a scene. I refused to be present when he was testify- ing,- declining to share in the responsability for what in my judg- ment was a lamentable exhibition of weakness, and the sacrificing of at that point to abandon the inquiry, and would have done so, but for the duties, greater than my own personal interests and feelings, which had to be subordinated to them. Yours sincerely, Frank Moss Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, &c., Albany, N. Y. 2182 a golden opportunity. I was tempted [*Executive Chamber, Answered, NOV 10 1899*] LAW OFFICE OF JOHN C. ROSE. 628 EQUITABLE BUILDING. TELEPHONE No. 1162. BALTIMORE, Nov. 8, 1899. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My Dear Governor:- We did catch here. Be prepared to read in the papers that every county you spoke in took a slump the other way. But then be ready to answer, that every other county in the State, barring the Charles County preserve of the Hon. Sydney E. Mudd, did the same thing. We got an appreciable portion of the Independent Democratic vote. We did not get all of it. We did not get anything like as much of it as we ought to have had. A good many of them voted in the way a friend of mine did. I saw him on the street last night. He told me that he had voted the Democratic ticket; he did not see what else he could do as he was a Democrat, and the Democratic candi- dates were personally respectable. I mentioned that the information at the newspaper offices at that hour was to the effect that Ohio, Kentucky and Nebraska had all gone Democratic. He said "Oh my, I am sorry for that, it will knock values silly" | I said nothing. We were beaten here, not because Lowndes gave a bad adminis- tration, but because he had given a good one. A very large propor- tion of what you in New York would call the "organization" Republi- cans did not vote the ticket yesterday, and they didi not vote it because Lowndes had run the government of the State on too elevated a plane to suit them. They wanted the Police Separtment, the Fire Department and the Insane and Reformatory institutions to be swept clean. This was not sone. They wanted Malster elected last Spring. The Independents, republican and Democart, voted against him, and the boys yesterday evidently made up their minds to get 2183 #2 T. R. even, and did it. I congratulate you upon the endorsement which the State of New York, outside of the City, has given to your administration. Again thanking you for what you did for us here, and confident as I still am, that bad as the outcome has been it would have been worse if you had not come among us, I remain as ever, Yours faithfully, JHR/H John C. Rose [Rose] 2184 [[shorthand]]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 9 1899 Filed by The Richmond Washington D. C. Nov 8th 1899 Dear Governor Roosevelt- Your note of the 6th inst. I received last night. Many thanks for the perfect measures you so kindly took- I can but believe that they may do a great 21856th & hoping Mrs Roosevelt & the children are quite well Believe me Very sincerely yours, [??] A. Wood deal of good. I dined with the Roots a few evenings ago & from something the Secretary said, I infer that he is having his own troubles with trying political influences & difficult people- Thanking you again for your note of the 2186[*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 10 1899 Filed by ______*] NATHAN BIJUR. COUNSELLOR AT LAW. MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING 34 Nassau Street. TELEPHONE, "CORTLANDT 1362." New York Nov. 9th, 1899 Personal. My dear Governor, It gives me great pleasure to inform you that my friends in the New York Brewers Board of Trade yesterday consummated a complete overturn of the old officers and directors and elected their own ticket throughout. This my friends did not only to teach the gentlemen who last year acted so foolishly a much needed lesson, but also in order to provide a representative board with which I can take up constructively and aggressively, if you conclude that it is desirable, the question of the co-operation of the brewers in our next campaign, and generally during the coming year. It has always seemed to me that their position of dependence upon the whim of Tammany Hall for toleration and favore (apparently absolutely necessary for their business) places them in an illegitimate position, but offers an opportunity for the Republican party, that should not be lost sight of. Whether it can be availed of by us is, of course, a delicate and serious question, but at all events, the subject is worth study and effort and I now have men in authority among the brewers with whom the matter can be discussed, provided we can indicate to them a mode and purpose of alliance. I realize that the question is a difficult and delicate one to handle, but you are not one of those who emulates the example of the Scotch divine of "looking the difficulty boldly in the face and passing on." It is better to face this difficulty [*2187*]Hon. T. R. 2 and stay with it till we have reached some solution. The conflict between the rural sentiment for control and quasi-suppression of the beer traffic with the preponderating metropolitan instinct for greater freedom in that direction has led in the past to such hostility as last year seriously threatened your election. There is no need of dilating [with] to you, who have had the greatest experience in that very field, upon the obstacles to be overcome. If [?] can point the way to some solution which without shocking the sensibilities of the rural voters, will give the brewers satisfactory leeway within the law, it will, I feel sure, strenghthen the position of our party in this State to such an extent as to make it almost impregnable. Hitherto the brewers have really been on the defensive, always expecting attack, prepared to ward it off, and seeking refuge in the illegitimate license afforded them by our municipal maladministration. This course they would no doubt be willing to follow as long as it allows them to carry on their business as now, unmolested; but it will leave them, as it does now, in a position of expectant or actual hostility to the Republican party. It seems to me, therefore, that the attempt to solve the Sunday closing question and to abrogate some of the abuses of the Raines law, should come from us, if not officially, at least actually. You may say that these are platitudes and that the difficulty lies in the mode of accomplishing the results but that is not so. The desire must precede even the attempt at a solution, and hitherto I, at least, have never found any disposition in our party to take the first or any steps toward grappling with the difficulty. I shall be happy to undertake all the work necessary to bring about the result; first, in ascertaining what suggestions the brewers [*2188*]Hon. T. R. 3. can make; [and] next, to draft such plan , or laws as may satisfy them consistently with the position of the party as a whole; and last to aid in the pushing of such measures to passage by the Legislature. I believe that you agree with me as to the necessity and desirability of this move, but perhaps you can indicate the direction which it may take or the persons besides yourself with whom I might co-operate towards advancing it. Last year I talked the matter over with Senator Platt, but he seemed to think that it was a hopeless task and that even if we could reach a solution, the brewers would be found unready to do anything. Unfortunately, their then official leaders were indeed in that frame of mind, but now things have changed. I appreciate that you are the Governor and not the Legislature. Still your co-operation is essential, and your approval (unofficially of course) is not merely influential, but almost a pre-requisite. Please advise me of your views and believe me, as ever, Very truly yours Nathan Bijur Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Albany, N. Y. [*2189*][* -shorthand- *]make him do something for his country in the Army or Navy. The Countess thought it would be rather difficult now. If you could be of any assistance through advice to her, I should be very much obliged to you. But I dont know her intentions. I trust Mrs. Roosevelt is well. Please will you say her my best compliments. How are your children? I hope they make but pleasure to their father and mother. My little daughter is now old enough to sit by me on a chair during I write this letter. With great regard, believe me very sincerely Yours Adolf Grafoon Gothzrn Berlin N.W. Brückenallee 33, den 9.Nov.99 Dear Governor Roosevelt, I have quite a bad conscience in writing to you, as some months have past, since I got your very aimiable letter. Furthermore I think it must be rather a difficult task, to make out my English which, the more the Countess learns German, the more disappears out of my memory. You asked me for a lecture which I gave after my return from Cuba. I am sorry to say, that I did not write it down, as it was merely an explanation given with some photos which I took in Tampa and in Cuba. I have heard afterwards, that some american papers gave some mistatements about things I never mentioned. For you will understand, that as I went to Cuba in an official mission, I am not able, as regular officer (after our Ideas) to publish any of the critics, good or bad ones, I had to make before my superior. Since then I got your book describing Rough Rider Reggiment and its wonderful achievements under your orders. You can imagine how much it has interested me. You should raise six Regiments, like the one you had, and go and help the poor Boers. I often have heard from your countryman complaints over your Press in bringing misstatements etc., but now 2190I think you can be quiet in this respect.for the war news of the English press and more so the way how it made the English public believe that the Uttlanders were in reality poor suppre sed devils, scarcely will find any equal. You will have read of the proposed increase of our Navy. All good patriots hope that the Parliament will vote it, and there is no bad aspect, as it seems that if willbe possible without more taxes. But even if it should be, the Germans could stand some more taxes, as we now pay comparatively little regarding other nations. The trouble is that here the religion mingles in politics and that the katholic party in the Reichstag, which is the strongest, will probably ask the Government: what will you give us in exchange. The old struggle between Pope and [??] is not yet quite buried, and often the Priest stands behind the man who shall vote. I imagine that you have now much to do with your elections. My own business consists in my Generalstaffwork and gives me much satisfaction. I am sorry to say in this moment I am a grasswidower, which is rather unpleasant. The Countess has gone to Washington to see her son. The young man is in an age, to put him in business or to ma- 2191EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 10 1899 Filed by 1015 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C. Nov. 9. 1899 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Governor. In answer to your note of the 6th- for which pray accept my [??]- I would say that a public allusion to the wisdom and high character of Sternburg's work can not fail but to gratify 2192his government and his friends both here and at home. Any word of commendation from you, he especially appreciates. I chanced to be with him when he read what you said of him in the history of your regiment and I know what pleasure that gave. In [???] of the favorable [??] [?Samoan?] affairs have taken I have little doubt but that our friends will stand at the Foreign Office [?under?] better than served likely when his letter to me was written. Always very truly believe me, Edwin Morgan 2193Republican State Committee. Fifth Avenue Hotel. New York, Nov. 9th, 1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman. William Barnes Jr. Chm Ex. Committee. Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer. Reuben L. Fox, Secretary. My dear Governor: The enclosed letter is sent to you for your consideration. I think this is a case where Civil Service rules should be disregarded. Traitors should not be protected by any rules. They should be thrown out. I am in hopes that you will fire "out both Cassidy and Smelzer. Very truly yours, [*B. B. Odell*] Chairman. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. 2194goes about constantly disclaiming his allegiance and claiming that any man who is interested in politics can expect to receive no favors at his hands. Civil Service is all right but this is Civil Service with a vengeance and I can not stand for it under any circumstances, and I hope you will not press it. With kind regards and congratulations over the magnificent result we have achieved, I am, Very truly yours, [*B.B. Odell*] Chairman. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, .N. Y. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 10 1899 Filed by Republican State Committee. Fifth Avenue Hotel. New York, Nov 9th, 1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr., Chairman. William Barnes Jr., Chm Ex.Committee. Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer. Reuben L. Fox, Secretary. My dear Governor: I understand that a bill, which will virtually place the control of our public schools in the hands of the State Regents, but really under the control of a gentleman by the name of Dewey, will be again pressed at the coming session of the Legislature. I have had some intercourse with Mr. Dewey and, while at all times I am ready to carry out any suggestion of yours, which has for its object the betterment of our state government, I believe that this measure should not be brought before the Legislature. My reasons for this are that Dewey, at all times, is antagonistic and prejudiced against any one who, in an organization way, assists in bringing about Republican victories, and 2195 2196necessity, may arise at any moment & is sure to come some time. I admire the straight forward way you pointed out the responsibility for our present status & the men who were instrumental in defeating all legislation for improvement, the history of the late war.- our attempts to raise & equip an army in thirty days.- then being forced to discharge the whole volunteer force, including a good part of the regular force, just as they were becoming useful & turning around & raising another volunteer Army.- when time was of far more value than money.- will prove interesting study for the future historian, he will at least have a profound respect for our force if not our [??] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV [??] 1899 Filed by American Embassy, London. OFFICE MILITARY ATTACHÉ Nov 9th 1899. My dear Governor I have read with great interest, your article on The Army & Navy in the November Century. The [??] first such assistance from responsible men, to help put our army in proper shape.- I think most any one, at all conversant, with military affairs, must see that we need reorganization as well as increase. If active warfare in the Philippines should end as soon as the most sanguine anticipate, still it 2197will be some years before we can hope to reduce the force below twenty five thousand men.- The sample furnished in Java, & in fact the history of all occupation of territory in the Far East, shows what is before us. As matters now stand, I imagine all the Great Powers are very content to have the United States responsible for the Philippine Islands.- To defeat & subdue the inhabitants & thus to reorganize the [??].- & make it a peaceable & thriving country, will require time, & meanwhile it will have to be garrisoned at many points. In talking some days ago, with quite an influential Member of Congress, he expressed the opinion that no legislation looking to increase or reorganization would pass at the next session. The present temporary, or make-shift army as he called it, would be relied on to finish the war & politics was against any permanent enlargement of the Army.- I hope he is mistaken, for I thought the general feeling was in favor of an Army large enough & so organized as to meet our present needs.- We have had to concentrate a considerable portion of our small force, on several occasions within our own borders, during the past ten or fifteen years, and such 2198fortunate ones who have secured increased positions in this force- & they would rank officers much older & longer in service, & who are equally exposed to the hardships & dangers of War,- I am afraid of the old system of rewarding merit by reduction in rank, will have to prevail. A striking example of this, is seen in the Philippines today, where Bates & Young & even old [??] Wheeler who won rank & reputation in the Spanish War, are now serving with reduced rank under men who were junior to them one year ago.- & I may add that my own case is perhaps more unfortunate, as I was just where I was before the "4." American Embassy. London. OFFICE MILITARY ATTACHÉ I have seen a good deal of the English Army during the past summer & also of a considerable portion of the German Army during the late [???] in Wartenberg & Baden.- and I am more than ever convinced that rotation in the staff is of vital importance, the [??] [??] General of the English Army commanded at Aldershot three years ago & he won his honors as a Cavalry officer. Sir Redvers Buller, left Aldershot to command in South Africa; he was a staff officer three years ago.- Genl White - the present commander 2199in [???[ was Quartermaster General when active operations commenced. None of these men may prove to be "great leaders" in the broadest sense. But they are all good soldiers & accomplished Generals & made so by familiarity with every phase of army life. - they can organize a staff as well as a Brigade, and in all future wars the staff will play a most important part. - it should draw its inspiration from the [?fire?] & be so closely allied to it that a mutual interest and sympathy should pervade the whole mass. - No officer in an Army should feel that his connection with the soldier is completely [???] & that whatever hardship may fall upon the rank & file, he at least is secure from privation & in many case from danger.- I fear the reorganization of the Army, as it now stands will prove a difficult task; made more so, by the incorporation of the late so called volunteer regiments, these organizations will all have claims founded on active service: to embrase them as a whole or in part into the regular Army, would be a great hardship on every officer below the rank of Colonel: excepting the few 22003 American Embassy, London. OFFICE MILITARY ATTACHÉ Spanish War took place.- that such a state of affairs should exist, is perhaps as much regretted by the War Dept. & the President as by any one.- it is simply the result of a vicious & faulty organization. So long as Armies exist, I suppose some men will be favored over others, & personal friends & political influence will have their weight, but it is unfortunate for any army & any country, where its officers feel, that whatever they may do in the field, they must secure political backing to protect them from their more influential brothers in arms.- 2701Please excuse this long letter written by an idle man, to a very busy one. - but I recall the pleasant & interesting talks we have had in times past.- and I was so interested by your strong & comprehensive article that I was inspired to say something on the subject myself. Pray do not feel compelled to answer this rambling epistle. I know you are far too busy for private correspondence.- perhaps we may meet someday and talk it over to our satisfaction. Mrs Sumner joins me in kind regards to Mrs Roosevelt & yourself and with best wishes believe me very truly yours J. J. Sumner. 2202THE AUTHORS' CLIPPING BUREAU, P.O. Box 1905, Boston, Mass. ____ Clipping from PUBLIC OPINION New York, N. Y. 2203 Date 9 Nov., '99 There is not a great deal in the "Life of Charles Henry Davis, Rear Admiral," to engage the attention of the student of the history of our civil war, and yet we entirely agree with the author of the memoir that "the intimate biography of an officer who rose to immediate distinction, and who commanded in chief the only general naval engagements fought during the whole four years of the war (what were Mobile Bay and New Orleans?), can not be considered as out of place, and may become in the future of real historical value." Admiral Davis was a splendid example of the naval officer produced by our system of training. His inclinations and much of his education naturally led him to pay great attention to the theoretical side of his calling, and yet he showed at Fort Pillow and Memphis, and particularly at Port Royal, where the plan of battle was changed on an instant's notice, that he possessed the power of initiative and action as well as the attributes of a naval scientist. Davis, when a lieutenant, secured the founding of the Nautical Almanac, and it is quite true that " no one achievement of his life has entitled him to higher fame, or has left a more lasting impression." The author (a son of the admiral) has robbed the biography of spontaneity and narrative style by abrupt and very frequent introduction of letters and official documents without introduction or explanation. (By Charles H. Davis, U.S.N. Cloth, pp. 349, $3. Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston.) 2204EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 11 1899 Filed by________ HEINS & LA FARGE, ARCHITECTS, TEMPLE COURT, 7 BEEKMAN ST. NEW YORK. November 10, 1899 Dear Theodore:- I suppose you will not be able to manage it, but still if you find that you are going to be able to steal a week early in December some time, do let me know and I will see what I can do; but for goodness sake dont suggest that our trip has got to be postponed until you are out of office, because the habit seems to be growing on you, and I foresee that it will get worse and worse. I too would like to see you before long to talk over various things. Have you heard anything from Pinehot ? I hope you will be able to get hold of him when it comes to that part of your message dealing with the Adirondacks. I will come up to Albany to see you before very long. Here is a fact that I have learned, which bears pretty directly on the doings or misdoings of our wonderful Forest Com- mission. I should think that such things as this would justify their removal, if that were the wisest step:- A railroad was built, I believe under the auspices of the New York Central, be- tween Tupper Lake and Rasquette Lake about two years ago. This road built ostensibly for a trolley line was used for steam engines as soon as completed. Apparently no attempt whatever was made by the Fish, Forest & Game Commission to interfere with this which as the line of the road ran directly across State land, was a plain violation of a constitutional provision. The facts in the case are easily obtainable, and I believe that among other people Mr. Verplanck Colvin is acquainted with them; at any rate MacNaughton knows about it and is willing to substantiate these statements. Faithfully yours, C. Grant La Farge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 11 1899 49 BROADWAY NEW YORK. NOV 10 1899 My Dear Governor: I was just thinking of writing you making some suggestion of a meeting when your letter was handed in & I will be delighted to have you breakfast with me in my room on the morning of Wednesday the 22d at 8:00. I will if agreeable to you invite Odell to join us- There was a part of your conversation with Frank to which you make 2206 reference which has worried me very much but we will consider these when we meet. We have good reason to congratulate each other upon the result in the home districts. It is much more vital than I think you realize Odell did great service. He is the best Chm we have ever had. Yours truly T. C. Platt Hon Theodore Roosevelt2207EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 2 Filed by Finsterwalde 11.10.99 His Excellency T. Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. Dear Governor, You will kindly excuse my liberty for adressing you. You have only spoken to me once, at the 5th Ave Hotel N. Y. during the last campaign, but you honored me, with several kind answers to letters, wich I wrote to you. I think my name is known to you, as I am in Command of the Regt. of German Volunteers, wich was organized at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, composed of citizens of the U. S. but all ex soldiers of the old country. This organization is kept up and equipped properly, except arms, which I shall deliver at my own expense, as soon as I return. We have voted for your Excellency in a body, paraded in a body and received you 1200, strong, at Cooper Union. We also shall be ready for you in the future next year. I spent all my money during the campaign, out of enthusiasm; as witnesses can tell you. I sent in some newspapers, also letters from General Meritt and his Excellency the President. You were willing to aid me to a position, so your Privat Secretary Mr. Young kindly informed in a letter and thank you very much for it. It seems very 2203rude of me, to praise myself to you, but I have no other way, to recall my person, to your memory. In the meantime, while I was looking for a position, I had good luck in securing big contracts of arms, for South America and Transvaal, wich I can easily fullfill. My father, who hold's here a high political position, bought from the German government, 150,000 brand new Mauser rifles, manufactured in the state gunworks, much better quality than the Spanish. The German government has a newer system introduced, so we got the rifles for $4.50 a piece, including sling and bayonett. Cartridges $12.00 a thousand. I get for each rifle $8.50, besides I have 120 field pieces, six guns per battery, including for each battery 2000 rounds of ammunition, shells, shrapnells and grape shots, also 8 ammunition waggons, 3 Triage waggons, 1 field blacksmith shop, for each battery complete for $5250.00 Those pieces are Krupp guns, and better than our present ones in use now, (smokeless powder in use for ammunition) I have contract to deliver 65000 rifles, 50 guns, by December the first 99. I am here a foreigner, and suffer German [??], I cannot sell directly to parties, unless I have a good reference, from a well known personality of my adopted country, that I have not been connected in any riots or uprisings against the country, where I lived last. My father cannot sell directly either, as he is a [??] officer, I am not a politician, don't know of any body else, with high authority, as your Excellence. I had always full confidence in you, so I come to you at first, respectfully to you, to help me in my conditions, as you are the head of the State, where I lived and worked for 10 years. I shall be back again in March and shall ask your permission personally, if I can do anything, which is conected with the army of the State. I am willing to expend $50,000 for my adopted fatherland, or equipp the whole state with Mauser rifles or whatever would be necessary for the army of Volunteers, if it would be accepted for the same price as I get them $4.50 a piece. I shall be glad, to send drawings of guns and samples of rifles if you wish it. I beg you, to send me a short reference, so I am able to show this here and get the permission to sell directly to foreign countries. If necessary, I can get 500,000 rifles. I allow me to write out in short, what the reference should contain, as follows: I certify, that I know Major M. I. Schiemangk to be a honest and faith full servant, to his adopted country, the U. S. of America) and [??????] I beg you to send it as soon as possible for you, as I should like to have it by Nov. the 15th or 20th the latest. Hoping you will be so kind and help your humble servant, out of this trouble, Remain very respectfully Major M. S. Schiemangk in Staupitz Germany bei Finsterwalde N/L. P. S. I beg your pardon, for my bad English.) 2209[*Executive Chamber, Answered, NOV 11 1899*] BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York. Frederic H. Betts. Samuel R. Betts. James R. Sheffield. L.F.H. Betts. November 10, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor:- The enclosed clipping from todays Sun is significant. The election returns from this City evidently convinced a good many people, that we cannot gain independent support of any moment without some radical changes. I think our experience last September, when I asked the Chairman of the County Committee simply for decent treatment of your friends in the Twenty-seventh Assembly District and was refused, showed a lamentable lack of common sense, if nothing else. The contrast here in New York with the victories elsewhere throughout the State, hardly needs comment, for had matters been properly handled here, you would have received the same endorsement and splendid personal tribute that you have received everywhere else in the State. And by the way to add one word about the continuous ovation which was accorded you during your various speaking trips in Ohio, Massachusetts and Maryland, for it proved more eloquent than Senator Foraker's words, that the Republican Party has a reward for you, which at the right time it will certainly bestow. Meanwhile we should see to it that nothing is left undone in your own State, and particularly here in New York City, which seems to be the only section which has failed in its duty. If there is need of the pruning-knife, there ought to [*2210*]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. PAGE, 2 T. R. 189 be no hesitation in using it. I really think the situation here needs attention. I hear you are to be at Yale some time later in the month, and perhaps if I can manage it, I will try to be in New Haven at that time. With best wishes always, believe me-- Very faithfully yours, [*James R. Sheffield Senator Allison's plans are still indefinite. As soon as I hear from him about that dinner I'll let you know J. R. S. *] 2211[For enc. see 11-10-99] [*[11-10-99]*] RUSSIAN LINEN PHILADELPHIA LEGAL PETTIBONE, SAWTELL & CO. CHICAGO Office of the Solicitor General Washington D. C. Nov. 10 1899 John Triano White [???] Col Dear Sir Evidently the Case to which you refer in your letter is that of the County Commissioner of Garrison County Against Rollis Reported in 173 United States Report at Page 225- Suit Was Brought in the Circuit Court to ReCover the Value of Certain Bonds issued By the County and A Judgement Was Rendered in favor of the Commissioner that judgement was Reversed in the court of Appeals and upon the questions in the Case Being Certified to the Supreme Court for Answer the Judgement was Reversed and further proceedings ordered What those proceedings were I iam not Advised But it is quite Likely a judgement was Rendered Against the County for the Amount sued for if that is correct thereupon A judgement Being entered Against the County it was the duty of the County Commissioners to Levy A Tax to pay the Amount of the judgement Which Doubtless was Done if so the Levy would show the purpose for which it was made and would Be a notice to all Tax payers that such a Tax had Been Levied and that it would Be necessary to pay the tax within the time fixed By the statutes of your state all the Court here does in deciding [*2212*]ding a case is to send down to the lower court a mandate with a direction to carry its orders into execution if you did not received due notice of the levy and collection of the tax then the fault was with the officers of your county and not with court now total was $5000000 with county and state together my coupon was $4.31,7.56.00 to be paid in first day of January 1900 without interest 4 1/2 perc total interest to 1899 total $1942902. year 1900 interest $21,3,71,92 total in tow pay $40790.92 + now I wanted $3969 00 50[*Executive Chamber, Answered, NOV 13 1899*] OFFICE OF SETH LOW. 30 East 64yh Street. New York. Nov. 11th, 1899. (Personal) My dear Roosevelt: I have a nephew, a graduate of Harvard College now in the second year of the Columbia Law School, who is anxious to go to the Philippines. He is a grandson of Benjamin R. Curtis, who was at one time a Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States, and bears his name. His motives, I presume, are mingled, like those of most of us. He is fond of outdoor life and fond of hunting, and has, withal, a taste for adventure. He has his fair share of the restlessness of youth. He learns quickly and has, I am confident, first-rate ability. He wants to play a man's part in relation to the new problems of the country. He is not entirely sure that he wants to enter the regularl army for his profession; but he does want to test himself, even as to that point, by some experience as a volunteer. He wants to put himself in line for usefulness, in later years, in connection with the new problems that are facing the country in the Philippines, whether it may be in military or in civil life. The problem is, what had he better do? It is not possible, I am told, for him to secure a commission in one of the volunteer regiments now forming. His own suggestion, therefore, is that he enlist as a private. He much prefers the cavalry, but there are only infantry regiments being formed. What would you advise? In particular, I should [*2214*]Sun[ Printing and Publishing Asso[ TIME TO UNLOAD QUIGG. SUCH IS THE GENERAL VIEW OF REPUBLICAN LEADERS. [*Nov ? *] [*2213*] They Prefer to Have the New York County Organization in Safer Hands Next Year and Would Like to Have Him Resign Next Week—Reasons for Dissatisfaction, Since [?] [*EXECUTIVE [???] ANSWERED, NOV 13 1899 Filed by _________*] OFFICE OF SETH LOW. 30 EAST 64TH STREET. NEW YORK. Nov. 11th, 1899. (Personal) My dear Roosevelt: I have a nephew, a graduate of Harvard College now in the second year of the Columbia Law School, who is anxious to go to the Philippines. He is a grandson of Benjamin R. Curtis, who was at one time a Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States, and bears his name. His motives, I presume, are mingled, like those of most of us. He is fond of outdoor life and fond of hunting, and has, withal, a taste for adventure. He has his fair share of the restlessness of youth. He learns quickly and has, I am confident, first-rate ability. He wants to play a man's part in relation to the new problems of the country. He is not entirely sure that he wants to enter the regular army for his profession; but he does want to test himself, even as to that point, by some experience as a volunteer. He wants to put himself in line for usefulness, in later years, in connection with the new problems that are facing the country in the Philippines, whether it may be in military or in civil life. The problem is, what had he better do? It is not possible, I am told, for him to secure a commission in one of the volunteer regiments now forming. His own suggestion, therefore, is that he enlist as a private. He much prefers the cavalry, but there are only infantry regiments being formed. What would you advise? In particular, I should [*2214*]OFFICE SETH LOW. 30 EAST 64TH STREET. NEW YORK. Hon. T. R. 2. like to know whether you think that such a course, assuming his life and health to be spared, would be apt to equip him better than he might otherwise expect to be equipped, to be useful to the country in later years, in a large way. If you can find time to answer these questions for me, you will greatly oblige both my nephew and me. I should like very much to have a good talk with you before the session of the Legislature opens. Can you name a day, after Thanksgiving Day, on which you could dine with me and give me the pleasure of asking a few friends to meet you? My suggestion would be, if agreeable to you, that you make your arrangements to spend the night with me on the day of the dinner. That will give us an uninterrupted chance to talk such as we can hardly command in any other way. In the mean while, I hope you will go very slow about committing yourself to a State Constabulary Bill, or any bills of purely political import as regards this city. Personally, I think the results of the elections were favorable, even in New York City. Such a partial and beclouded fusion as there was cut down the Tammany vote quite a little; enough to give good hope for a successful attack under better conditions. I hope, also, that you will keep an open mind as to any proposed changes in the charter which may be brought to your consideration. [*2215*]OFFICE OF SETH LOW. 30 EAST 64TH STREET. NEW YORK. Hon. T. R. 3. In the meanwhile, I congratulate you most heartily that you will again have a friendly Legislature to work with. Thanking you in anticipation for any trouble this letter may give you, I am, Yours faithfully, Seth Low. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N.Y. 2216[[shorthand]][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 14 1899 Filed by _____*] 27 West 76th St. New York, Nov., 11, 1899. My Dear Governor Roosevelt;- I write to recall to your mind that Nov. 21st at one o'clock is the day and hour when I hope to see you at the City Club to lunch, and to have the Attorney General with you if possible. I have asked two or three men concerned with the matter which the Attorney General has in hand to meet you and the Attorney General on that day. I have not the honor of Mr. Davies acquaintance. May I ask you to convey to him my invitation to lunch, and express my desire that he should come prepared to state to the men who will meet him the method of handling the District Attorney matter. Of course we wish the Attorney General to do as much in this case as is possible. We are going on, however, on the assumption that whatever we do is so much to the good. The case is so familiar to the men who have brooded over it and worked over it, that we hope to be able to present to you and the Attorney General on the 21st quite a definite scheme of attack; but of course in this we will subordinate our activities to those of the Attorney General's office. May I suggest to you that the State ought to furnish to us in doing this work some provision for Counsel? Such a man as Horace Demning or Simon Sterne could be associated with the Attorney General or his deputy, or appointed as deputy; so that there might be, from the standpoint of one familiar with the [*2217*]-2- matter from beginning to end, a more extended cross-examination; for I foresee that Mr. Gardiner is going to fight the matter earnestly. [*I have information that a Republican Lawyer has been offered in [?] [?] a fee [?] [?] - he is now considering the last offer which is fifty thousand dollars. This is [?] natural I will give you his name when I see you -* One of my friends, who had business in his office, and who was not known by him to be associated with me in any way, was regaled by Mr. Gardiner one day this week with his opinion of the whole matter. It was very comical as reported to me by this man, who is entirely truthful. Mr. Gardiner complains that my letter to you was vituperative: I should call it simply descriptive. He said that he had years ago sat under the ministry of the saintly man, Doctor Bellows, and never thought that he should be the subject of charges by Doctor Bellows' successor, which has a melodramatic quality, like his calling a reporter back to say that he understood I did not believe in the divinity of Christ. If I believed in anything which left the same sediment in my mind that appears to be in his, there would not be any necessity for anybody to talk about the divinity of Christ, or any other exalted theme, so far as I am concerned. This conversation with Mr. Gardiner would have been very entertaining as part of a play. He is in doubt, he told my friend, why the Governor should ever have sent these charges to him. He cannot understand it, unless it is due to resentment upon your part over the things he said in his campaign speeches about your administration of the canals. Was there ever a more inane mind than this man carries round? I suppose you have been seen that he has succeeded in mixing up the Molineaux [*2218*]3 matter, and has got the Court of General Sessions, the Supreme Court and the Appellate Division, all in a muddle over it. Only the day before yesterday I heard directly that he was pleading with certain attorneys who were about to prosecute the Gugenheimer crowd that he should not be compelled to proceed against them before the Grand Jury. There is no conscience in that office. It would seem as though the case were bad enough almost to be decided without a Commissioner, but of course the lines of law and justice must be followed. Now about another matter which troubles me somewhat. Almost daily the papers announce that this or that man is spoken of as Mr. Gardiner's successor. Usually this announcement points to the agitation of the question by the Republican organization. This gives color to the contention by Gardiner and Cro[c]ker that the removal of the District Attorney originates with the Republican organization. Now may I ask, that so far as you can, that thing [shall] may be stopped? I do not want Mr. Platt, or Frank Platt, or Mr. Quigg or Mr. Odell, or anybody in that crowd, to speculate- at least in public- as to the effect of the removal of Mr. Gardiner in connection with the Republican Party. If the Republican Party is as decent as it ought to be, then the removal of a dishonest and vicious official must reinforce that party; but I feel very seriously, that holding as I do that you are the legitimate leader of the Republican Party in this state, that you should put your hand [*2219*]4 firmly upon the gullet of these people, and choke back their utterances about what they are going to do if Mr. Gardiner is removed. If we succeed in pulling Gardiner up by the roots, you are the only person who should determine who is to be planted in the hole that he leaves. I will not apologize for speaking in terms to extreme earnestness to you, for we perfectly understand each other's motives. I do not personally care who is to be put in Mr. Gardiner's place, provided the office can be turned inside out as to its miscarriage of justice in the twelve months of service which he will render; for of course there will be a nomination at the election next succeeding his removal. I have felt and have said to you, that if his successor were the right type of Democrat, we might possibly elect him at the end of the year. If he is a Republican, of course he will serve only that year and a Democrat will succeed him, but that is a matter which you must determine. I do not intend to weary you, or even try to direct your action in the matter. If you determine to name a Republican in Gardiner's place, then I do not see any better person than John Proctor Clark, whom you have named to me. I have had a note from Frank Moss saying, that in his judgment there ought to be incorporated in the charges a count reciting that the District Attorney refused subpoena before the Legislative Committee, denied the right of the Legislative Committee to act at all, and was in other ways [at] in default at law. I am not [*2220*]-5- quite clear whether this should go in, but willing to put it in; but I think it will have to come - if at all - as a motion to amend, when we get before the Commissioner. Inquiries made at Mr. Moss' office in connection with the Mazet Committee have been useful in several particulars. I congratulate myself that we have been able to keep the District Attorney's office from being investigated by the methods of the Legislative Committee: they are not thorough enough. I should like to go to Albany one day this week on this and other business, but I cannot get a day in which to go. I am occupied every hour with engagements, so that I must wait to see you until I meet you at lunch on the 21st. You will recall that the City Club house is No. 19 West 34th Street. Yours faithfully, Thomas R. [Slicer?] Dictated. [* -shorthand- *] [*2221*]full of enthusiasm and bent upon seeking office!!! Speaking of seeking office- we really are seeking promotion- and I wish there was some method of forcing Spain to raise her Legation in Washington to an Embassy- We do not really care personally- you know I am too old, and grey- and pious to wish for social frivolities- but last week I really was indignant for my country's sake- when the festivities took [*[11-12-99]*] Dear "Theodore" Thank you very much for your most welcome and very nice letter. I wish Dewey was like you in tact as he is in heroism! What a funny old goddess he is setting up in his domestic shrine- the "Dewey home"! The heroes of the Navy force Nelson down have had their weaknesses- but it seems to me that Hobson (although promiscuous) was more comprehensible than the great Admiral's. They say that he would have escaped had the canned beef been edible for 2222for "Milly" would have been ere now Mrs. Corbin- such was the shred of Washington gossip which reached me last June- When I think of Dewey's reputation being thrown in the [??] to help "Brother John" it does seem lamentable although talk [???]- a failure. I was glad to remark that while in Cincinnati your abode with dear William Taft- that must have acted as an antidote to the poisonous influence of that reptile Foraker- Not that he could contain[??] you- but I hate the political necessities which bring honest men into ad company- and only feel (like a good Jesuit!) that "the end can justify the means." I can give a sincere echo even, to the "[???]" sentiments in introducing the Governor of New York- though whether he meant, what he said time alone can show- It would look rather funny to see me and [??] hitched to the same triumphant car- each of us 2223was "There are the people who have swallowed Cube and have come here for us to teach them polite [??]"- It is anything but a bed of roses- and I hope when Bellamy has done his best in re. constructing treaties- a grateful country will give him an Embassy, somewhere- He is a good Diplomate- and so am I!! It suits us very well- and people [*[11-12-99]*] place an honor of the German Princes who came here to conquer the "Black Eagle" upon the little King and Ambassadors only. We're invited- simply in order to be discourteous to America - Such a thing never was done before - and the Belgian Minister is raging- Of course we lie low and say nothing- but if Bellamy were an Ambassador, he would have rights which would have to be respected- Also it is a little humiliating, when 2224he goes to see Silvela to have him wait for an hour- and then have to yield his place to any Ambassador, who happens to drop in late- He waited on this account two hours and three-quarters one day! And I assure you- it amuses the other Ambassadors to assert their superiority- and to see Spain ignore us because she can run out her [??] at the Ministers! The exclusion of all the Ministers last week has even had its effect on the people- Yesterday Bellamy & the Secretaries followed with the whole Diplomatic Corps. The body of the deceased old [??] Minister to the Railway Station- and he said that the people in the street jeered and made impertinet remarks at the carriage & its occupants- Sickles- who understands Spanish- was very indignant- one remark 2225[*[11-12-99]*] 3 of all nations & creeds like us- because we like them, if they don't lie and are clean- This letter is also written to Edith- the beautiful things for my grand baby came two weeks ago- and I have been waiting until Minnie's return to Paris to send them to her- they stayed down in the [??] until now because the Chamber does 2226not begin until next week- and they love their simple country life among those poor hard-working peasants- and the clear mountain air- the baby has grown to twice the size she was when that picture was taken, With much love to all, as ever Affectionately yours Marie Longworth Storer Madrid- November 12th- 1899November 13 -1899 1733 R. Street My very dear Theodore This morning I have been obliged to give a letter of introduction to you to Mr. Telfair Minton his sister was a kind little neighbor of mine at Quogue = I have written the letter most carefully asking you to do nothing but give your advice he [*2227*]autumn days, but tell Edith supplies no such classic backgrounds as the hill opposite Albany - Baby is better but very white however I am writing Edie & will give her the details - The Haynes have been most friendly Devotedly Bye [*[A.R. Cowles]*] is anxious to get a 2d lieutenancy in the Marine Corps. I have written his sister of my own difficulties in the matter & that I had been unwilling to ask help from you. This is just to explain about this letter - Washington is very pretty these warm [*2228*]Hahnemann Hospital New York City Nov. 13th 99. Dear Governor Roosevelt: Your very kind note has just been received, and is much appreciated. I am happy to say that Mr. Horton has been slightly improving for the past three days, which we hope indicates the beginning of his [2229] recovery He has talked about you often in his delirium, and about some imaginary political matters in which you were interested. He will be so pleased to have been remembered by you. Thanking you very sincerely Most Truly Yours Corinne Stocker Horton Monday[*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 14 1899 Filed by _______*] 49 Broadway New York. November 13, 1899. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor: I am in receipt of your letter of Nov. 11th and hasten to inform you as to what it was you said to Frank which has given me so much annoyance. It is regarding the State Constabulary Bill. After working all summer and ever since the adjournment of the Legislature to shape things so that we could pass that bill (which I consider very vital for the future success of the Party) I was staggered by the report which Frank gave me of his interfiew with you hearing upon that subject. I will not discuss it at present, but I want you to understand how deeply I feel on the subject, and that now that we have got the Legislature in shape, and it is possible to pass the bill, I did not want you to "damn it with faint praise." I would not now say anything on the subject except that I was afraid you might indulge in utterances and opinions such as you expressed at the Hotchkiss dinner in Buffalo. Yours sincerely, T. C. Platt [[shorthand]] [*2231*]G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 23rd STREET NEW YORK 24 BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON. [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 14 1899 Filed by............................... November 13, 1899 Dear Governor:-- Thanks for your attention in the matter of the photograph. I think it probable that we shall find opportunity in the four volumes to use both views. We shall, of course, be ready to follow your instructions in regard to the wording on the title page. Certain authors have taken the ground that the specification of their names on the title page of a book shouldcover degrees, ranks, or positions as held by them at the date of the writing of thebook. Other authors 2232 [shorthand] pursue the plan of putting upon the title page of any later edition or impression, such descriptive or honorary titles as may cover later positions. The detail is one purely personal with the author, in which the publishers are prepared to follow the author's decision. I would inquire, however (in connection with the usual routine as I remember it with the authors in the Loyal Legion) whether in using the word "Colonel First U.S. Vol. Cavalry", we should use the term "Ex" or "Late". I suppose that by this date, the Governor of N.Y. has been mustered out of the First Cavalry. Yours faithfully, G.H. PutnamHENRY C. Mc.COOK THE MANSE 3700 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, 2. I enclose herewith a copy of the manuscript of my address referring to yourself. If any part thereof is objectionable, it is not too late to have it corrected. Very sincerely yours, Henry C. McCook His Excellency, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. 2235 HENRY C. Mc.COOK THE MANSE 3700 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 1899. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: My brother Anson has forwarded me from New York your note of November 9th acknowledging the receipt from him of one of my books "The Martial Graves of our Fallen Heroes". I am glad the book is in your hands, as I believe that you are one of the persons able to appreciate the faithful work that has been done upon it. Of course, my chief purpose hasbeen to complete the duty assigned to me, and erect a permanent memorial to the men who fell in battle or in the hospital during the campaign in Cuba of '98. I have done this to the best of my ability at the time, although I find that some errors have crept in, particularly of omission, which I am intending to correct by the insertion of a few additional pages. Over and above this, however, the brief descriptions of battlefields and sketches of the conflicts together with the illustrations I think are worthy of attention, and possibly may give a better idea of the situation than some more elaborate descriptions. However, that is not the point about which I started to write. The manuscript of the report to the Proceedings of our Scotch-Irish Society is in the printers' hands. My part of it is all done with the exception of a few genealogical notes from yourself and one other. As a literary man you know that in certain exigencies printers cannot wait. I therefore write to ask you if you cannot send me at once the information which I desired concerning your Scotch-Irish ancestors. It is not much that is needed, but what there is I am anxious to have correct. 2234[for enc see 11-14-99][*1*] [*[ca 11-14-99]*] 5. I have now to present another paper, with a brief introduction. Among the gentlemen who were to have been guests tonight - they were invited, and we regret that they are not here - are three young Pennsylvanians, sons of Scotch-Irishmen, who were members of the First Volunteer Cavalry, popularly known as [the] "Rough Riders". I refer to the two McCurdy boys, and to young Fletcher, from one of our upland counties out of which have come some of the sturdiest descendants of our Scotch-Irish stock. You will join in the regret that these soldiers could not be here. There is a prevalent impression, I think, that the Rough Riders were recruited from Eastern colleges, from the New York "four hundred" and from the cow-boys of the West. Gentlemen, the Scotch-Irish of Pennsylvania contributed something to the number. (applause) and we are happy to number those young men among the numbers and the sons of members of our Scotch-Irish Society. You will permit me here, perhaps, what may seem a digression. You know who was the Colonel of the Rough Riders. (Cries of Roosevelt! Roosevelt!) It was my pleasure to see him in Cuba, in the camp of the historic Fifth Army Corps. I was visiting at the head-quarters of General Wheeler, who invited me to dinner. The meal could scarcely be compared in luxuriousness with the banquet of which you have just partaken. But it made up in [*2236*]6. picturesqueness what it lacked in luxury. Two boards -- probably the result of discreet foraging -- where elevated into a table beneath the capacious shelter of a wide-spreading mango tree. The daily torrential rain of July had just ceased and the water kept drip -- dripping from the leafy canopy above. A plank on each side of the table served as seats for the staff and their guests; and the distinguished officer at the head of the board sat on two inverted telescoped wooden buckets, in special recognition of his station. We had bacon, I am sure of that; and, I believe, beef -- possibly "embalmed beef", although I am not qualified to give an expert opinion, as I avoided all meats while in Cuba. We had soup -- camp soup -- bean soup! (laughter.) Yes, I really believe it must have been that; and by the same token, it must have been good, for it was the only dish that General Wheeler partook of, a bowl of it being sent to his tent, for he was not able to join us at table. Then we had what they called "tea", and I do not deny it; but I remember when I sipped it from my tin cup, I wished they had given me coffee. There was fairly good bread from a Santiago bakeshop; and some Cuban fruits, - mangoes, and a salad of alligator pear, completed the menu. That was the dinner of the Major-General who ranked next to the commander of the gallant Fifth Army Corps, and of his heroic and capable staff, [*2237*][*.1*] 7. shortly after the surrender of Santiago de Cuba! (Applause). While we were dining an officer came through the little grove where the table was set, and greeted the officers around the board. There was no ceremonious rising, nor other military forms of salutation, but a hearty and rigorous greeting as though the newcomer were a welcome and favorite visitor. His [ra.k] rank and [indeed his] uniform [was] were concealed underneath a long black waterproof coat which, however, did not conceal his sturdy and virile frame. He wore the popular campaign hat, but it was differentiated by a bluish handkerchief covered with white spots, that surrounded the crown and fell backward in a long streamer. [It] This was Colonel Roosevelt of the Rough Riders. (Applause.) He had a way of snapping his strong jaws and showing his white teeth when he talked, which greatly emphasized his hearty and vigorous expressions. He had come over to headquarters to get a decision as to his military standing; for he had just received notification from Washington of his promotion to be Colonel of the regiment in place of Colonel Wood advanced to be General. But the information was somewhat indefinite, as it merely consisted in the fact that his telegram was addressed "Colonel". Would this be sufficient indication of his promotion? and should he take the rank and assume the duties resulting therefrom? How that matter was settled, [*2238*][*1*] 8. I do not know, but I was curious to learn the famous Colonel's opinion about the situation. I found out this much at least, that his programme for the immediate future was summed up in the terse and alliterative sentence -- "Havana, Home or Heaven!" He evidently preferred "Havana" with the fighting associated therewith. In point of fact, he got "home and by-and-by, we venture to trust, "when his bones are dust, and his good sword rust," he will attain the other point of the triangle. Soon after this interview, I called upon Colonel Roosevelt at his headquarters and took occasion to remind him of an incident that occurred when I last met him as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, at the Department in Washington, whither I had gone in company with ex-Governor Pattison and Mr. George C. Thomas as a Committee from the National Relief Commission, to learn what we could do for the comfort of suffering sailors. While conversing with Colonel Roosevelt (to whom we had been referred) I ventured, as representing a good many of his friends, to protest against his leaving his high and useful position in the Navy Department to become a Lieutenant-Colonel of a regiment of Rough Riders, [and] In doing so I used the homely comparison that it seemed to me [that] he was abandoning the quarter-deck of a man-of- war in order to mount upon a Western broncho, and that the exchange would certainly not be to the benefit of the country. [*2239*]9. The Colonel did not relish the remark, but snapped his jaws and showed his teeth and replied: "Doctor, I want you to understand, sir, that we mean business. This is not a hippodrome, Sir, --not a hippodrome!" With this emphatic remark, he left us and turned to talk with some of the stalwart fellows who filled the other end of the chamber, and who were evidently proposed recruits for the new regiment. I repeated this story while seated on a little Spanish pony before the Colonel's open tent, in his Cuban Camp, and the gallant soldier laughed heartily. "Now", I continued "I have come here to apologize! The country has learned that you not only meant business, but that you have transacted the business thoroughly well". It was a delightful interview, which I can never forget, and the only regret connected with it was that I did not then and there ask the Colonel to present me with the polka-dot handkerchief surrounding his campaign hat, that I might put it in my collection of war relics and curios brought with me from Santiago (Laughter, and a voice: "Perhaps, Doctor, he'll give it to you yet!") So much for the digression. We know what Colonel Roosevelt did; we have seen his figure as he rode up the slope of Kettle Hill at San Juan; riding into the very face of death, his polka dot handkerchief floating behind him, while the fearless fighters of our Regular Army, black and white, intermingled 224010. with the men of his own regiment, as they followed close in the trail of their heroic leader. This gallant descendant of the Dutch illustrates the power of Holland to achieve and maintain those splendid conquests that give such thrilling interest to the histories of our American Motley. "What a pity Colonel Roosevelt is not a Scotch-Irishman!"-- I fancy some of you may exclaim. Well, gentlemen, you have readers this that "the Dutch have taken Holland". Would you imagine that the Scotch-Irish have captured the Dutch? It is even so, and I want permission to-night, as Chairman of your Committee, to present a paper of the title of which shall be "The Record of the Scotch-Irish Ancestry of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, of the Rough Riders."(Applause.) If you want to know my authority, I have it in a letter written in answer to my inquiry. His paternal grandmother was a Pennsylvania Scotch-Irishwoman, who captured the available Roosevelt of her youth, and so the virile blood of Scotland and Ulster runs through that vigorous nature, intermingled with the sturdy Dutch strain,--not the Pennsylvania Dutch whom our honor able friend, the Judge, so eloquently eulogized,--but the Dutch of Holland. It is wonderful in what unexpected quarters the Scotch-Irish descent is cropping up! [McCook] 2241[Enc in McCook 11-14-99]The Oneida Historical Society at Utica FOUNDED 1876. MUNSON–WILLIAMS MEMORIAL, ERECTED A.D. 1895. CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP Utica, N.Y. November 14th 1899 THIS IS TO CERTIFY that Governor Theodore Roosevelt has been elected a honorary Member of the Oneida Historical Society at Utica By Order of the Society Donald McIntyre Rec. Sec'y. Sylvester During Treasurer. Charles W. Darling Sec'y. THE ONEIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDED 1876 T.R. Proctor President. L.C. CHILDS & SON, Untica, N.Y.[*[Nov 15, 1899]*] Gov Roosevelt I Hope you want be Vic President. You jest saw mand fast (not the gineral, as ho'll said you) and purty soon the people will jam you right inter the Presidents chair quicker 'n a charge of, [ch?] their rough Riders. Your friend El Paso, done this Nov. the 15. Tom Stokes [*2243*][For enc see 8-19-99]Stamp at top of page: Executive Chamber [Answered], [ ?] 17, 1899 Filed by-------- Dobbs Ferry 15th November My dear Theodore, One more form & [I] then I cannot [trobl] trouble you any more - for I know what your time is to you. Tell me positively, absolutely - not "obviously," that you cannot do anything for "Violet" and "Jimmie" & then I must be satisfied. I do know many folks - [2244]could it not be possible that he is off on any duty that faithfulness to his country would keep him, unless released by high authority - not at his own request? This is my last effort for them, & I thank you , so much, for your indulgence to me. Help them if you can - & forgive me, for taking your time. Again with many thanks, I am Affectionately yours Gertrude [shorthand notes] [*2245*]C. P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 23rd STREET NEW YORK 24 BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON November 18, 1899 Dear Governor:-- I write to acknowledge the receipt of the preface for the revised edition of "Winning of the West", which preface has been prepared with your usual promptness and consideration for business requirements. You have, not unnaturally, utilized this preface as a means of emphasizing with the reading public your own decision in regard to national destinies and national responsibilities. I am particularly interested, however, in the final close, in which you outline your plans for the completion of your great history. We shall, of course, expect to send to the author a complimentary set of the new illustrated edition. I note your decision in regard to the wording of the title page. We have received the Albany photograph, and are in accord with you in thinking that it does not present the most attractive impression of our Governor. The dark back-ground may, in the view of the Manager of our illustration department, interfere somewhat with an effective reproduction. I will report later concerning this detail. I am Yours faithfully, G. H. Putnam [*signed*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 2246The Manager of our subscription department is in doubt concerning one paragraph in the preface. You write in the closing lines that you are expecting in the near future to be able to "complete" the record of the "Winning of the West". There is often difficulty in persuading subscribers to give their orders for works which can in any way be considered as incomplete. Canvassers are often unwilling to do talking about books concerning which such criticism could be made. We judge that the difficulty could be met with (as far as the wording of this preface is concerned) if you might mention that you propose to prepare certain further volumes bearing upon a later division of the history. Any wording which would make clear that the four volumes now presented are really in themselves a complete section of the history of our nation will meet the difficulty. [*2247*]PF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY Nov. 17, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor: I have yours of the 16th, and await with interest your reply as to dining with me on Dec. 8th. I hope you can do it, and I shall try to get hold of Mr. Cooley, whom I do not know personally. My feeling as to the State Constabulary Bill is the same as yours, namely, that it is theoretically sound, but I have come to believe that at the present time it is politically most inexpedient. As matters now stand we are sure to carry the State for you and for McKinley next year, and there will be an increased majority in the next Senate. I should prefer to see you focus everything this winter on working out the details of the taxation problem, and let the State Constabulary Bill go for at least one more year. Meanwhile the matter should be kept before the people so that it will appear in its right light as a measure of administrative reform, rather than as a phase of the fight of "the country against the city." You remember what was the political effect of the McKinley Bill, because it was passed so near to the Congressional elections that the people saw all of its defects, and had no time to measure its advantages. I think that this piece of political history will be repeated in New York if a State Constabulary Bill is passed this year. Please think it over pretty carefully from this point of view. [*2248*]-2- The sooner you can let me know about Dec. 8th the better, as some of these men may be hard to get without considerable notice. Yours sincerely, Nicholas Murray Butler [*2249*][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 23 1899 Filed by _______*] U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY, GEORGETOWN HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, D. C. CONFIDENTIAL November 17, 1899. My dear Governor: Cabot has just come home, and is trying, single handed, to influence the President to revoke Schley's appointment to command the South Atlantic Squadron. Schley's relief now would almost inevitably lead to a Court of Inquiry. Now that the Secretary of the Navy and the Administration are involved on the charge of persecution, (and a demand had even even been made for the resignation of Mr. Long as a consequence of his attitude on the Schley question) it would seem as if a thorough airing of the whole question were due to the administration itself, as well as to the Navy and to Schley. If Schley leaves the country now, nothing further can be said [*2250*]against him without incurring the charge of attacking a man behind his back. Stupidity seems to have been the controlling influence all through this question. The matter is further complicated by the strong probability that Schley may be put forward as the Democratic candidate for the Vice Presidency or even the Presidency itself. Campaign abuse counts for nothing against any man. If the McKinley administration has got to shoulder the charge of persecution of Schley, why not be willing to go the whole animal, and protect itself by the same process. A naval court would present facts. My only interest is to protect the navy from this taint— it stinks— let's drag it out into the light— you have no doubt read the editorials in the Sun. I offer these considerations with the idea of suggesting that now might be the time for a word from you to support Cabot, if you choose [*2251*][* shorthand script *] to move. Whatever is done " 'twere well that it were quickly done". Schley hoists his flag to-morrow and may sail within a week. Mrs. Jewell, who is the mother of Lieutenant Theodore Jewell Jr. who was with me in the MONTGOMERY and is now on board the DETROIT, is very anxious to secure his appointment as attaché to the Paris exposition(with the naval exhibit). Jewell is a good boy and has had plenty of sea service. Mrs.J. seems to think that a word from me to you would bring about the desired result. I leave both the matters herein touched upon to your discretion; but in the first I think that something might be done if the administration could be screwed up to supporting an accusation of persecution which would give it the opportunity and the right to a full investigation. Sincerely yours, C.H. Davis [*signed*] [*2252*]MENAND'S. ALBANY, N. Y. Nov 17th 99 Dear (?governor) Roosevelt, I send with this the "sport in East Central Africa" which I have just finished & have enjoyed greatly-Mr. Kirby's stories have a most convincing air of (?) & I think his book is one of the best on the subject I ever read & quite equal to Mr. (?Selons') (?Fondly) (?) 2254 e.K.' Ranson L. P. Dunne 8 Treasury Department, State of Florida. Treasurers Office Tallahassee, Nov 18 1899 To Whom it may concern Hon. Wallace S. Weeks formerly of Tallahassee Florida, and now a resident of New Orleans, La. was when quite a young man a member of the Florida Legislature from Leon County where he has long been known as a gentleman of high character and fine business qualifications. His father was at one time Lieutenant Governor of Florida. Mr Weeks' possesses qualities that justify his friends in [??] from him the esteem of all good people and is wishing for him a full measure of success Jo [????] State Treasurer 2256P.S. I went to school with Mrs. [??]- she was born in April 1848 Why did Lieut. Caldwell state under oath that she is 43?!!!! She is my senior by 11 months! Mailed Nov. 19th 1899 My dear Theodore: We heard yesterday that Mrs. Draper is in Washington urging the President to appoint her husband to Paris, which post it is said will soon be vacant- I write to say that, if you can- you would urge Bellamy for the place- I can't tell 2257 stay on here- I doubt if the Spaniards will raise the post to an Embassy- and I do so much wish Bellamy to have a promotion which would really give him a diplomatic future- He has no chance for public life at home, and he would be most unhappy with nothing to do. I hope you don't mind my writing all this to you- With much love to all- Believe me always affectionately yours Maria Longworth Storer you how much I would like it- and I feel sure that Bellamy would be a very good choice as Ambassador- I am really afraid that I cannot long stand the Spanish climate- the heat in July nearly killed me- and my heart is rather weak, and this rarified air not good for me- I won't say a word of this to Bellamy because it would mean the cutting off of his work and his diplomatic career if he resigned from here and got no other post- The work of re-making treaties has begun and will be pushed fast as the Spaniards are anxious to have it finished. I could stand, even the Roman climate better than this- so if Mrs. Draper is really to go to Paris- Rome is our second choice, even if we could 2258HENRY C. McCOOK THE MANSE 3700 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA,_____________________ 2. gone, that it will be a great kindness to those who gave their loved ones to their country's service. Very sincerely yours, Henry C.McCook [*signed*] 2260 [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, NOB 28 1899*] [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NOV 24 9:05 AM 1899 ALBANY (?)BY______________*] HENRY C. McCOOK THE MANSE 3700 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21st, 1899. His Excellency, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Colonel: I am troubling you to-day about a matter in which I dare say you will have a keener interest than even in your Scotch-Irish ancestry. A copy of my book, "The Martial Graves of our Fallen Heroes in Santiago de Cuba" is to be sent with the compliments of myself and my congregation to the nearest of kin of all the soldiers who died in Cuba during the campaign of '98, and I want to obtain the addresses of the nearest of kin of those who fell in your regiment who are thus entitled to receive the book. I do not know how to proceed to obtain these addresses, and therefore write to you, believing that there is some organization or some source to which you can refer me. I wish to confer a similar favor upon the nearest of kin of those who fell in the Seventy-first New York, and indeed of others who were citizens of the State in which you are now Chief Executive. Is it possible to put me on the track of obtaining these addresses? I will say that we send the book out at our own expense, the cost of the volumes and postage included. There is no other purpose in seeking the addresses than to give this book to those for whom it was primarily intended. Of couse, you can readily see, having looked at the book, that this act is done at a great cost, but we wish to do it. If you can spare time to help me from your many duties, I am sure, judging from letters received from those to whom the book already has 2259[*shorthand script*]ends Aquimaldo's official newspaper & the one I [?] is therefore a valuable [answer?] While in Lingayen Gulf or near there we picked up the Charleston's smiling laug. All this is months old when you get this letter, but I want simply to say that there has been nothing finer than the retreat from the "Charleston." Starting at 5:30am 25 miles from land they executed "Arm & Away for distant service" & landed in what was supposedly the enemy's country with two field pieces, & a perfectly organized naval brigade. They did not lose a man, and the discipline was admirable. We need the officers & men & these big ships are worse than useless out here. The "Oregon" is a white elephant. It was worth while to lose the "Charleston" to show what sutff her crew was made of. Very respectfully A.P. [Niblack?] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, JAN 3 1900 Filed by...*] S.S. "Oregon" Manila P.I. Nov 21st 1899 We have just arrived here from Lingayen Gulf, where we were present during some very stirring incidents. The landing of General Wheaton's forces on Nov 7th (13th Infantry, 33rd Volunteer Infty & a Battery of 6th Artillery) at San Fabian (near Dagupan) was a most creditable performance & illustrates what real co-operation between the Army & Navy means. In two hours & 20 mins, over 2000 troops were landed. The Navy has charge entirely of all debarkation & landing of troops, horses, mules, baggage, wagons, artillery, & stores. It was simply beautiful to see horses & mules brought ashore with harness & wagons waiting, & with 200 Chinese coolies tardy to land stores. [*2261*]3) At Santo Tomas I got some Independencias and I enclose a copy which from its allusions to Mr. Brogan makes it very interesting. On Nov 14th a squad of 13 countrymen came into San Fabian for General Young's column. For pure gall it was great. They came 70 miles through the heart of the enemy's country & reported they only lost three men. Two days later the 3 men rode in. They had stopped to finish a scrap & had come on after the others. General Lawton rode in on the 18th & Dagupan was occupied on the 19th. General Young had however easily carried off the honors. His scouts are now in hot pursuit of Aguinaldo's sacred person which is now hard pursued & fleeing north with a handful of followers. His baggage train was captured & with it the press & type of the of the "Independencia. 2 The first three or four days there was some hot fighting and on Nov 11th 1000 Filipinos stood in their trenches against a charge of the 33rd which is made up of Texas and Oklahoma men. No one tries to say what happened. Poor John A. Logan Jr. was killed in the charge. He had no business at the head of his battalion, but he died the great death and one can only envy him. I accompanied the 13th Infty a trip north. They took the beach road & I went in a steam launch with a 1 pdr. turning, a sailing launch with a 14 pdr (3 in field piece) in the bow. We went ahead & shelled the beach & trenches. We took Santo Tomas at 4 P.M. after a 14 miles march. I took the wounded in our sailing launch. It was absolute co-operation & very pleasant. [*2262*]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 23 1899 Filed by New York 21st '99 My dear Governor There has lately been privately printed in Cleveland O. a book called "The hunting journal (or diary) of Oliver Perry" Oliver Perry was an uncle of my friend Col Payne who died (O.P.) in 1854- the journal of his hunting trips for deer & Elk was lately found & edited by [???] H Bingham of cleveland who married Col Payne's sister- He was kind enough to send me a copy a [????] 2263since which I found very interesting as it gives the [???[ account of the adventures of a true sportsman in part of Ohio & Michigan now thickly settled. I met Mr Bingham last evening & asked him if there was any way of getting a copy for you. As you were collecting books on sport & I am sure this one would be a valuable addition to any such collection. Mr Bingham said at once that he would be glad to present you with a copy as he had a few of them left so it is likely you will receive one shortly which is to be acknowledged to Chas H Bingham Cleveland. Yrs Truly [????] His Excellency Governor Roosevelt Albany 2264the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with your kindness to my husband, when he was military attaché to the German Embassy in Washington, has encouraged us both, to ask, if you will assist me in this matter by giving us a letter to President McKinley & Secretary Long. Having been out of the Country ever since my marriage with Count Goetzen [*[11-22-99]*] [*New York*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 27 1899 Filed by,...........*] BERLIN BRÜCKEN-ALLEE 33 Dear Gov. Roosevelt, Count Goetzen has probably written you from Berlin, that I have come to America for the purpose of trying to obtain an appointment for my son, in either the Army or Marine Corps. Although I have not [*2265*]I have so little influence with the present Administration but I am told that your recommendation would do much toward securing the appointment for my son, & if he can only be designated to appear before the examining board which meets early in December I feel confident that he could pass the examinations. His father was for a year or more in Libby Prison during the War of the Rebellion, & for fifteen years before his death was a faithful & trusted clerk in the War Department. My son is just 21 years of age & his name is Harry R. Lay. I had thought of going to Albany to ask for kind interest, but my cousin Mrs Frederick Roosevelt, who is also your cousin told me you were in New York,[*[For enc see 11-22-99]*] [*[11-22-99]*] BERLIN BRÜCKEW-ALLEE 33 and this evening I must leave for Washington. If it would be possible for you to write to the President & Sec. Long on my son's behalf I need not tell you how grateful both Count Goetzen & I will be, & if my son should be fortunate enough to be taken [*2267*]I will stop there during my stay in Washington. Pardon such a long letter but it seemed difficult to ask my favor in fewer words. Count Goetzen sent you many messages of regard & hoping for his sake you will reconsider my son for an appointment in the Marine Corps, believe me Very Truly Yours May Goetzen Nov. 22nd/99 into the Marine Corps or the Army. I know he would serve his country faithfully. I have such a long journey on this missive, and it means so much to us, that I beg the favor of an early reply. I go at once to Washington & a letter would reach me care of Mrs. Wm A. Hammond Columbia Heights, as [*2268*][*script*] The note of introduction for [?] by Mr Ira B [Morellus?] does not carry with it any endorsement of Mr. Wheeler as a candidate for Supreme Court. It simply identifies [Morrellus?] whom I knew as a newspaper correspondent in Buffalo. [*script*] [*stamped* EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 27 1899 Filed by................................*] 27 West 76th St. New York, Nov. 22, 1899. My Dear Governor Roosevelt: - I wish to express my satisfaction in the outcome of yesterday's meeting. Not only was your own presence a great pleasure to us, but the Attorney General waked up under the review of Gardiner's answer which we read throughout, and he declared most emphatically that there was nothing in it which could be construed as sufficient answer to the charges made. He said that the charges were all right and would hold. He did not seem disposed to eliminate any part of them, but I suppose he will take the matter up with Mr. Coyne and the people of his office, and focus his attention on that which is most easily disposed of and best to be presented. Mr. Gardiner furnishes one important piece of information. Murray Butler and I have been trying to hunt down J. J. Little's connection with the Publishing business, which as President of the School Board ought not to be his business. Mr. Gardiner distinctly states that the motive for Criminal Libel charge against Messrs. Butler and Holt is the damage done to the business of Little & Company as Publishers of text-books "in opposition" - I suppose he means competition - with the Holt firm. He further states that the reason the matter was not reopened after the indictment was dismissed on a technicality, was that Mr. Little [*2269*]-2- assured him he felt sufficiently vindicated, which is an interesting admission to be made by a prosecuting officer for the people of a private arrangement made with an individual. When we get through with Gardiner it is quite probably that we shall want to take up Mr. Little's connection with the School Board work; but of that we will speak later. The Attorney General promised assistance to the men of my sub-committee in preparing the case. He will certainly need someone as counsel for us for cross examination, in order that it may be presented in the best possible way by someone familiar with the facts. Horace Demning would be a good man for that position, if he is amenable to the Attorney General's control; but that would have to be a matter of arrangement and definition of duties. All this is a matter which I will gladly submit to your advice; but I think it looks as though our case was so clear that you will have no difficulty in doing your duty by Gardiner upon the report of the Commissioner. I entirely forgot to mention to you yesterday my anxiety about Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd of the Bath Soldier's Home. I say Mrs. Shepherd because she has lately been in New York and has called upon me; and her account of what they have suffered by the interference of Parkhurst and others, and of the management and attitude of Campbell and others- especially a doctor of the institution is beyond belief. Shepherd only asks for the investigation to be 2270-3- completed, and to uncover there the condition of interference of which he complains, and which cannot but be a damage to the institution. I heard you assure General Sickles that the investigation would go on, and I told Mrs. Shepherd that there was no doubt that the matter would be finished up. I made her no promise whatever beyond this. This I felt at liberty to do because it is a matter not yet completed, and it is not your way to leave things half done. Shepherd and his wife are about sick over it. May I ask you to put in process the completion of this inquiry? Thanking you again for your kindness in yesterday's meeting. I am, Yours cordially, [*Thomas R. Slicer*] Dictated. I enclose a letter from Mrs Nathan. I would be glad to have you do what the Consumers League wishes but I cannot urge you. I enclose a clipping showing Wilcox Expect to serve if appointed. I wish to say most earnestly that if you do not appoint him and do consider any New York man- his independence of the Appelate Decision must be certain. I have grave reasons for saying this [*2271*][[shorthand]]La Comtesse de Goetzen. c/o Mrs. Wm A Hammond Columbia Heights Washington D.C. [*2272*] [*PF*] San Francisco, Nov. 23, 1899 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N.Y. My dear Governor:- I regret very much that the pressure of time prevented my acceptance of your very cordial invitation to visit you in Albany. You know the War Department requested me to return to the Philippines and I am so anxious to hurry back that I ask only ten days leave to visit my parents and friends in Kansas. As much as I would have liked to go East, it was obviously impossible in the short time at my disposals I am going to quit the service as soon as the fighting is over and then I am going to come to Albany and we will talk things over. While in Kansas I saw a great deal of our mutual friend White. He is a fine fellow and is coming on splendidly. Remember what I wrote you last summer about the Presidency. I expect to see you the Republican nominee in 1904. Yours very sincerely, Frederick Furston [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NOV 28 3 17 PM 1899 ALBANY BY.......................................*] [*2273*]BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - JAMES J. BELDEN, PRESIDENT. FRANCIS HENDRICKS, VICE-PRESIDENT. HENDRICK S. HOLDEN, TREASURER. FREDERICK W. BARKER, SECRETARY. WALTER R. GARDNER, EDITOR AND MANAGER. HORACE WHITE, MARTIN A. KNAPP, ALBERT K. HISCOCK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. - THE POST-STANDARD COMPANY. NO. 1365 East Genesee Street. THE POST-STANDARD, Daily and Sunday, Leading Morning Newspaper of Central and Northern New York. - THE POST-STANDARD, Semi-Weekly, Days of Publication, Tuesdays and Fridays. [stamp, upside-down] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NOV 24 9 05 AM 1899 ALBANY. BY....................................... [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 28 1899 Filed by............................... (Personal) SYRACUSE, N.Y., November 23, 1899. Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N.Y. [shorthand] Governor Roosevelt:- I beg to ask your attention to the editorial herewith which appears in the Post-Standard to-day. Our Republican affiliation here in Syracuse with the Roosevelt sort of Republican was pretty strikingly exemplified in the splendid plurality which this city gave to you one year ago. Yet in our recent charter election, in which an unworthy Democratic Mayor was re-elected by a plurality exceeding two thousand, three thousand of our Syracuse Republicans voted for the Democrat, while one thousand Republicans refrained from voting at all. An analysis of the returns by wards proves this distressing statement to be true. We have here a Republican "machine" organization which I believe has done its best to be of service to the party. The leaders of the regular organization are loyal men, faithful Republicans, my personal friends, and some of them owners of stock in The Post-Standard. But the fact stands, and has got to be reckoned with, that the machine in Syracuse is hopelessly and utterly discredited. The Syracuse Republicans as a body, who in their normal strength are an absolutely reliable and strong 2274BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - JAMES J. BELDEN, PRESIDENT. FRANCIS HENDRICKS, VICE-PRESIDENT. HENDRICK S. HOLDEN, TREASURER. FREDERICK W. BARKER, SECRETARY. WALTER R. GARDNER, EDITOR AND MANAGER. HORACE WHITE, MARTIN A. KNAPP, ALBERT K. HISCOCK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. - THE POST-STANDARD COMPANY. NO. 136 East Genesee Street. THE POST-STANDARD, Daily and Sunday, Leading Morning Newspaper of Central and Northern New York. - THE POST-STANDARD, Semi-Weekly, Days of Publication, Tuesdays and Fridays. T.R. - 2. SYRACUSE, N.Y.,....................................................... majority, are "Roosevelt Republicans," who spurn the machine in party methods much as you have spurned it. No one is to be particularly blamed for the condition of things political which here and now obtain. But if Republican dominance in Syracuse and Onondaga County is to be restored, there must be, and quickly, party reorganization on the lines which you have consistently advocated in your public speeches and which the editorial herewith seeks to indicate. I believe, and many believe with me, that the present local Republican organization must resign, and that there must be a new deal which shall bring to the front Republicans of the sort described by you on Tuesday night, who are capable of disinterested public service--ready to make of themselves party and public servants for duty's sake, but unalterably opposed to making their party or the public service servants of anybody or anything. It has more than once occurred to me that the most helpful and far-reaching initial step toward a new and needed order of things within the local party might be best taken if Governor Roosevelt, as the recognized Republican leader of his State, might come to Syracuse at some early convenient time and talk Roosevelt Republicans "from the shoulder." 2275BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - JAMES J. BELDEN, PRESIDENT. FRANCIS HENDRICKS, VICE-PRESIDENT. HENDRICK S. HOLDEN, TREASURER. FREDERICK W. BARKER, SECRETARY. WALTER R. GARDNER, EDITOR AND MANAGER. HORACE WHITE, MARTIN A. KNAPP, ALBERT K. HISCOCK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. - THE POST-STANDARD COMPANY. NO. 136 East Genesee Street. THE POST-STANDARD, Daily and Sunday, Leading Morning Newspaper of Central and Northern New York. - THE POST-STANDARD, Semi-Weekly, Days of Publication, Tuesdays and Fridays. T.R. - 3. SYRACUSE, N.Y.,....................................................... Of course each factional interest which we have here honestly thinks it is right; and both interests may be, and probably are, more or less right. But the fact to face is, that the factional interests, being perpetuated, destroy the usefulness, and even seriously menace the life of the Republican party in this county. "Rooseveltism" is our common, natural rallying ground. Will you not render important party service by giving to the matters here written of your thought, and in some personal way help Syracuse Republicans, who are waiting for the call, to come together in the sort of party organization and party service you have consistently and courageously espoused? I know no other place where "Roosevelt Republicanism," as distinguished from self-serving Republicanism, would find readier or more enthusiastic or more unqualified acceptance than here in Republican Syracuse. I apologize for this letter, which is written in a sense of party duty, and I am, sir, Respectfully and very truly yours, W.E. Gardner. [*signed*] (Inclosure.) 2276Syracuse Post-STandard, Ed. Nov 23 - AS APPLIED TO SYRACUSE. Governor Roosevelt's general truths relating to political life and public service prove their own practicalness and vitality by their fitness in specific application. On Tuesday night in New York he said nothing had more impressed him in his work of administering the business of the State than "the need of disinterested service by men who are not in public life;" or than "the readiness with which such service is rendered." Had he been talking of Syracuse and her public concerns, and the relation of Syracuse Republicans to such public concerns, he could not have put the truth more exactly, nor could he had put any truth more imperatively needing to be told. The welfare of Syracuse, which is or ought to be a principal purpose of Republican organization in this city, needs nothing else so desperately as "the disinterested service of men who are not in public life" - that is, men who form our average citizenship and average party membership. But the welfare of Syracuse, patiently asking of the local Republican party bread, has again and again been given a stone, until disaster after disaster has come to be our only and our deserved recompense. Where and when and how is the chapter of local Republican calamity to end? The quoted words from the Governor tell impliedly just where, and when, and how; and we are fools in our relation to ourselves, and recreants in our relation to our city, if we do not hear and heed the truth these words convey with such directness that they might be meant for us exclusively. Service to our party and, through party organization, simply as a means to and end, service to our city, have not been characteristic of local Republican management in recent years. Somebody to be served, with the Republican party and the public welfare as obedient, submissive, even cringing servants - this has been the order of things hitherto, and still is to-day. It is an order of things that has got to change, got to change quickly, got to change by the peremptory, ringing mandate of Syracuse Republicans, or presently there won't be any Syracuse Republican party left. Here is the order reversed: Nobody to be served; only the Republican party welfare and in that and through that the industrial and business and administrative welfare of Syracuse to be served, with every Syracuse Republican the willing and glad and unselfish servant - the State than the need of disenterested service by men who are not in public life:" or than "the readiness with which such service is rendered." Had he been talking of Syracuse and her public concerns, and the relation of Syracuse Republicans to such public con- cerns, he could not have put the truth more exactly, nor could he have put any truth more imperatively needing to be told. The welfare of Syracuse, which is or ought to be a principal purpose of Re- publican organization in this city, needs nothing else so desperately as "the dis- interested service of men who are not in public life"--that is, men who form our average citizenship and average party membership. But the welfare of Syracuse, patiently asking of the local Republican party bread, has again and again been given a stone, until disaster after disaster has come to be our and our deserved recompense. Where and when and how is the chap- ter of local Republica calamity to end? The quoted words from the Governor tell impliedly just where, and when, and how; and we are fools in our relation to ourselves, and recreants in our relation to our city, if we do not hear and heed the truth these wprds convey with such directness that they might be meant for us exclusively. Service to our party and, through party organization, simply as a means to an end, service to our city, have not been characyeristic of local Republican man- agement in recent years. Somebody to be served, with the Republican party and the public welfare as obedient, submissive, even cringing servants-- this has been, the order of things hitherto, and still is today. It is an order of things that has got to change, got to change quickly, got to change by the peremptory, ringing man- date of Syracuse Republicans, or present- ly there won't be any Syracuse Repub- lican party left. Here is the order reversed: Nobody to be served; only the Republican party welfare and in that and through that the industrial and business and administra- tive welfare of Syracuse to be served, with every Syracuse Republican the willing and glad and unselfish servant-- this is the order of things wherein alone lies the restoration of our party suprem- acy and influence; also the order of things for which our disappointed and disordered and humiliated and indignant party is ripe today. Why then are we standing about suck- ing our thumbs ans impotently nursing our sense of recent defeat? Our normal Republican plurality of three thousand, of which we have been wont confidently to boast, is steadily, rapidily disintegrat- ing and slipping away. Two thousand Syracuse young men are every year be- coming voters. Those with inherited in- clination toward the Republican party are being alienated from it and affiliated with the Democracy because of our Re- publican dissension and inertness and failure, which are seen to make only for Democratic success. It is time now for the service and en- thusiasm and leadership in party organ- ization, of those Syracuse Republicans-- and the woods are full of them--who have no personal ends to serve, no per- sonal advantage to attain, no political friends to reward, no political enemies to punish--men who in glad and declared self- stand ready and anxious to give to the Old Party and to Syracuse that disinterested service of which Gov- ernor Roosevelt speaks, asking nothing accepting nothing in return. 2277[Enc in Gardner 11-23-99][*P.7.*] NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. 1899 Dear Mr Cowles : I thank you very much for your kind invitation for tomorrow evening to dine with you, but I have an engagement for the same date, which precludes me from accepting it and from the very good pleasure which it would afford me to avail myself of your kindness. I remember the guinea 2278pig & I do remember what special your little nephew and to [??] with which he gave to the pain & suffering of his illness. That "bravery" is a quality in the family blood and he is evidently a worthy chip of the paternal block. Very truly & Jno. Long William S. Cowles 2279100 BROADWAY EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 27 1899 Filed by ________________ New York, November 23rd, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt: I should like to put my word of advice concerning the Constabulary Bill and the bill to revise the Charter of Greater New York into more specified shape than I had the chance to do the other day. I do not at all agree with Doctor Low that next year would be a better time to take up the Constabulary legislation than this year. On the contrary, if it is true that the Constabulary Bill would excite wide and strong opposition in this City and elsewhere through the State than undoubtedly the best time to pass it is now, if we are going to pass it at all, for it could with great difficulty become an issue in the next election. Then, as it seems to me, national issues would be so controlling as almost completely to obscure all questions of State policy. While if we were to pass this Bill 2280Hon. Theodore Roosevelt #2 next year with the municipal elections coming on not only n New York City but in every municipality, the opposition would be powerfully felt. The Bill would not have had time to justify itself, it would be an off year in politics and local resentments would have their best chance to make themselves felt. Now, as to the Bill itself. My belief is that in the municipalities other than New York City there is practically no demand for it, and strong opposition to it may in those cities be considered as assured. As to New York City the feeling is strong both ways, but the sentiment in favor of the Bill would be ten times more earnest if it were a Metropolitan district bill. We would take the Constabulary Bill sooner than none at all because we think that it will to a considerable extent cure the evils from which we have suffered so long and to such as awful extent. But it is not what we want, and we cannot enthuse as warmly over what we do not want as we should over what we do. I take it that a Metropolitan district bill is an impossibility, and if you are so 2281[*shorthand*]Hon. Theodore Roosevelt #3 convinced then, were I in your place, I should simply say that if a Constabulary Bill is passed I would sign it, and, having said that, I would not exert any influence against it. To follow this course would enable you to have your own way without much trouble as to the Charter Revision Bill. I think that next year is the time to pass the Charter amendments. I believe that public sentiment in New York would be really satisfied by the passage at this time of an act enabling you to appoint a commission of nine persons, citizens of Greater New York, with no official person on the commission but with the power vested in the commission to send for persons and papers, to take testimony, and to prepare the amendments. And I believe that we should be much stronger in the mayorality election of 1901 with the report of this commission adopted and its propositions enated. Of course, it will have to be a commission of the very highest character and ability. Faithfully yours, [*Samuel E. Quigg*] 2282[*[For attachment see 11-24-99]*] believe the story that she was to give the house to the R.C. church -which had tried to buy it for some especial purpose - John & Nannie are dear though the former has not been able to convince me as to the reasonableness of his views of the Vice Presidency every wary person speaks with enthusiasm of you dearest Theodore & one day when I was paying an official call on Mrs Justice McKenna merely in my wary character she suddenly became enthusiastic over you. Devotedly Bye [*[A.R. Cowles]*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, NOV 27 1899 Filed by...*] November 24 1899 1733 N. [Street?] [*P O*] Dearest dear Theodore- Enclosed is such a kindly note from Mr Long that I send it to you for Teddy also. I wrote asking him to dinner. John & Will both said he was in such sadness on account of the illness of Helen the daughter who has been so much to him Sister is to spend the winter in Colorado as the only hope [*2283*] & mad about foot ball - If you ever see the Princetonians say a friendly word to him - How tragic all this wretched Dewey house business has been They say he is worried to death personally I believe firmly he has done it all unwillingly though doubtless being used by others . Mrs D. has evidently been coerced by public opinion otherwise I nearly for her life, in my note to him I said Teddy had shewed me the Guinea Pig when I was in Albany - I read of you in the papers constantly. we are greatly interested as to what happens to Princeton for I believe Will's young cousin Walter Booth is to play in the team - he is a fine young fellow tutoring, writing any thing so as to pay his way through college[*P.S. I sent you the other day a little book of mine. I hope it reached you. I have not heard of Cowles for ages*] Hotel Victoria: Davos: Switzerland 25-11-‘99 You must excuse this card, as your kind letter of the 13th finds me in bed, where I am temporarily imprisoned by fever; and I cannot get up at present—a somewhat difficult position in which to do the work which I have yet to do. I cannot either conveniently or quickly send you a copy of your chapter. I only have one; & that is the copy, with notes, illustrations etc., ready for pagination; but if you can trust me to insert it, and if you will let me know before time, the addition which you suggest as to the superior importance of trimming & preparation to mere national fighting capacity. I will delightfully see that it gets in in an appropriate place. I should be pleased should you see your way to point out moreover, trust the result of modern improvements has been ever more & more to level down mere national fighting capacity & that granting even that it was once true that,say, an Anglo-Saxon was as good as two Latins, machinery & modern conditions tend to make man now much more equal, unless discipline,training,preparation & general intelligence load a scale. yrs. sincerely Wm David Howe - Carte postale. - Union postale universelle. - Weltpostverein. - Unione postale universale. SUISSE. SCHWEIZ. SVIZZERA. Nur fur die Adresse. [stamp] ALBANY, N.Y. [?] REC'D. [stamp] DAVOS-PLATZ 25.XIJ9.-10 Cote reserve l'adresse Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Governor of New York; Executive Chamber; Albany; State of New York; U.S. America. Lato riservato ail' indirizzo VIII.99 - 1,200,000 2285OFFICE OF JAMES DOLAN, SOLICITOR OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS, PENSION CLAIMS A SPECIALTY No. 19 PADDOCK ARCADE Watertown, N. Y., November 25'' 1899 D'r Comrade Shaw The bearer here of Wm O'Keefe was a member of your company. he is destitute needy & very worthy. He was sent from Washington to procure the testimony of some of the men of your Company to support his allegations in his pension claim. I have prepared the testimony of Hamlin & Nolan of your Company for him without any expense to him-- I cannot take upon my self his return to Washington to his home. Cant you manage some way to aid the old man in getting back home. Yours in FC&L James Dolan [*Nov. 27th 1899. Paid, as per this request, for a ticket from Watertown to Washington - fourteen dollars. as per voucher attached ADS Commander -in- chief*] [*2286*]The military order Spanish War of which you are commander for N.Y. and which I command for New England lives here on the anniversary of the treaty signature etc (Dec. 12) [*?*] [*?*] [*?*] Please come and talk soldier to soldiers. These aren't pension seekers, just fellows that went in Private & Personal. 124 Marlborough Street. Boston. Nov 25/99 [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED NOV 28 1899 Filed by _______ *] Dear Theodore: — Last Spring you promised to make two speeches for me this Fall. I'm licked for the St. Gov'ship by just the kind of crowd that tried to lick you, so I'll only ask for one speech. [*2287*] because they couldn't stay at home. All of them are officers, most are new officers in militia regiments, some still in the U. S. service This is a purely military dinner and fatigue uniform will be worn. We aren't after Governor Roosevelt [*2288*] we want Colonel Roosevelt to help us encourage our best fellows to get into the National Guard and learn how to stand up when the next fuss comes along. No politics in it but we're all expansionists. Talk it all you like. Your name was the first mentioned by the boys - Formal invitation follows - All expenses paid. Please, Curtis Guild, Jr.The Military Order Spanish War of which you are commander and which I command for New England lines have on the anniversary of the treaty signature,etc. (Dec 12) Please come and talk soldier to soldiers. These aren't pension seekers just fellows that went in Private & Personal 124 Marlborough Street Boston Nov 25 Dear Theodore, [?] [?] you [?] two speeches for Fall. I'm licked for Lt. Gov'ship by just kind of crowd than to lick you so I'll ask for one speech [*2287*] [*Register Mr Crinkshank Esq 51 Liberty St New York City 2289*][North] because they could not stay at home. All of them are officers, most are not officers in militia regiments, some still in the U.S. service. This is purely a military dinner and fatigue uniform will be worn. We aren't after Governor Roosevelt. We want Colonel Roosevelt to help us encourage our best fellows to get into the National Guard and learn how to stand up when the next fuss comes along. No politics in it but here all expansionists. Talk it all you like. Your name was the first mentioned by the boys. Formal invitation followsNov. 26. 1899 THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION, 7 WEST FORTY-THIRD STREET. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, NOV 27 1899 Filed by,....*] Dear Governor, Finding that Senator White is in town today, I have taken advantage of this fact & had a long & most interesting talk with him on various matters, including the Education Law. He & I being practical minded politicians of the baser set, & taking it for granted that the Special Commission will agree upon a good bill, & are devoting ourselves to plans for getting it passed. These plans invites two points 1) the Chairmanship of the Education Committee in the House, & 2) the interest of Senator Platt & of Chairman Odell in our bill. The first is the more pressing. Hill of Erie [*2291*] RESOLUTIONS Proposed by HENRY C. PAYNE, OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE, WIS., Nov. 25, 1899. WHEREAS, The present basis of representation in Republican National Convention is unjust and unequal, and believing that this injustice should be remedied; therefore Resolved, That the Republican National Committee recommends to the next National convention that a new basis of representation be established, as follows: Each state to be entitled to four delegates at large, and one additional delegate for each ten thousand votes, or majority fraction thereof, cast at the last preceding Presidential election for Republican electors; and four delegates from each organized territory and the District of Columbia; and be it Further Resolved, That in allotting delegates to the states as provided, aside from delegates at large, they shall be divided as near as practicable among the several Congressional Districts of the states, the basis shall be the same, and where it is necessary to unite one or more Congressional Districts for the purpose of carrying out this resolution, contiguous districts may be united. [*2290*]THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION, 7 WEST FORTY-THIRD STREET. 3) paragraphs of the message that deal with education before you finally decide upon them. Yours always, Nicholas Murray Butler Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Governor of New York THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION, 7 WEST FORTY-THIRD STREET. 2) & Kelsey of Livingston being unavailable - because entitled to more important (political) committees- What do you say to Walker for this place, & of urging him upon Nixon as a man who will work hammering with you & Senator White in this important measure? It must also give Weeks a chance to increase his reputation by connecting his name with me of the big measures of your administration. Please think this way, & let the Senator White & me know what you think of it. May I have a look at the [*2292*] STATE OF NEW YOR EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NOV 27 9 23 AM 18 ALBANY BY __________________ PF Republican State Committee. Fifth Avenue Hotel. New York, Nov. 27th, 1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman. William Barnes Jr. ChmEx.Committee. Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer. Reuben L. Fox, Secretary. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor:- I have your favor of the 23rd. In reference to the matter you speak of I would be very glad to give you information, but I have none to give. Outside of sending Van Dusen to Massachusetts to learn something of their laws nothing has been done. I believe that the Rochester situation is not favorable to the consideration of the bill. Aldridge seems to be positive that the Senators will be all right, and O'Grady is equally positive that they will not be, so that this situation is of course very uncertain. It would be well, perhaps, for you to talk with some of the Senators, if you feel so inclined. The Senator goes to Washington today, and I go to Newburgh and shall remain until after Thanksgiving. After my return I shall take up the matter, so as to learn what course the Senator proposes to pursue. I do not see how [stamp] STATE OF NEW EXECUTIVE CHA NOV 28 9 20 AM ALBANY NY BY I can go to Albany next week very well, in view of the fact that Nixon will be here to make up his Committees, and the patronage will have to be disposed of so that the Senator and I can both have a rest for a few days. However, if it is absolutely necessary that I should come, I will be glad to do so. With kind regards to yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt, I am, Yours very truly, B.B. [?] 2294 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 1 1899 Filed by ______________ 27 West 76th St. New York, Nov. 28, 1899. My Dear Governor Roosevelt;- I thank you for the assurance that the Bath investigation is to go on at once, and be thorough. I felt quite sure that this would be done, but I am glad to be able to assure Colonel Shepard that you have the matter immediately in hand. Nothing can be more appropriate to the untidy condition of things in that section than to have an investigation turned on to the Bath. May they be cleansed! I observe by the papers this morning that you have invited Mr. Wilcox to serve as commissioner to hear the charges against Colonel Gardiner. The choice is entirely acceptable to me. When I was asked by the Journal here if Mr. Wilcox was not my personal friend I of course said that he was, but that he ought not to be blamed for that, as any-one whom you might select in Buffalo to hear these charges who was an Independent-either Republican or Democrat- would be open to the same objection of being my friend. This is at once my satisfaction and his disability, if that be the case. But Mr. Wilcox is a perfectly fair-mined man. He would no more abdicate his right of private judgment than you would, and I am gratified at his appointment, not because of any relation which I hold to him, but because of my entire confidence in the 2295-2- judicial and honorable nature which characterizes him. I am extremely anxious, however, that the Attorney General, in appointing Mr. Coyne his deputy, shall provide also that we be represented by counsel for purposes of cross-examination. No deputy whom the Attorney General can appoint, who has not already been associated with the case, can handle the cross-examination so well as a man who has intimate knowledge of all the steps in the matter. May I ask you to advise the Attorney General in this direction? The attack made by the District Attorney's office through Weltner & Alexander, upon Mr. McMahon and Mr. Heydecker, materialized last Saturday at the hearing before Judge Mayo, in the case apparently being taken out of the hands of Weltner & Alexander, and being conducted almost exclusively by the assistance of the District Attorney. The City Club was there in force. Mc.Mahon and Heydecker were defended by Simon Sterne and Mr. Keith; but in addition Everett P Wheeler, Wheeler Peckham, Arthur von Briesen, Mr. Laroque, and a number of younger lawyers were present The case is adjourned until next Saturday; and it is in my judgment the most gratuitous attack upon my committee through these two persons engaged in it that could be immagined. It was developed in the hearing, that the matters charged had all been tried out months ago before a referee, who ordered the accusations burned and the entries expunged from the court record. This gives you some idea [*2296*]-3- of the kind of fight the District Attorney is prepared to put up. He will try at every point to delay investigation of the charges against him; and Mr. Wilcox should understand, and the Attorney General also, that as soon as the case is ready it should go on and through without delay, which I know to be your wish. I am, Yours cordially, Thomas R. Slicer Dictated. A Com. of Tammany Hall consisting of Congressman McClellan, John L. Keller (Charities Com) & [Te????] of the tax dep' has been appointed to take care of Gardiner's defense. I am very anxious for Wilson L. Gill, President of The Patriotic League to get further talk with Gen'l Leonard Wood on his arrival in the country. I have carefully studied the Gill School City and believe it is the very thing for the education of our dependancies on American ideals and ideas. I earnestly ask you to drop a line to Gen'l Wood so that Mr. Gill may go to Washington to see him. Wood believes [*2297*] in the matter and is on the advisory Board but probably some immediate plans will be made for education and Gill ought to be considered to help make them[[shorthand]][*p.2*] OFFICE OF THE ADMIRAL, 1747 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE. WASHINGTON, 29 Nov./99 My dear Governor Roosevelt. I hardly expect to pass through Albany this winter, but should I do so shall not forget your kind invitation, as I am most anxious to meet Mrs. Roosevelt and 2298yourself. Mrs. Dewey joins me in kindest remembrances to both and I am Your attached friend George Dewey STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NOV 30 10 [??] AM 2299[stamp] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 1 1899*] Filed by _____________ 100 BROADWAY. New York, November 29th, 1899. STATE OF NEW YORK EXCUTIVE CHAMBER. NOV. 30 9 32 AM 189 ALBANY BY _________________________ Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt: I enclose to you herewith a copy of the report which Mr. Van Dusen has handed me concerning the operation of the Constabulary Law in Boston. You will remember that I told you that I had suggested to the Senator that we send Mr. Van Dusen over there for the purpose of looking up facts bearing on this matter. I think you will find his report extremely interesting. The Massachusetts system as it applies to Boston and Fall River is nothing more nor less than what we have from time to time called the Metropolitan District Police bill. I enclose also copies of speeches delivered by Governor Russell against the Boston law raising an issue which was not then successful and which has since been abandoned. I enclose also a copy of the Boston act. I don't know that I have anything to say about legislation to meet our situation more than I have already said. The sure cure for the disease which exists in this City's police force is the bi-partisan State commission for New York City. Anything else than that may be efficient but cannot be sufficient. [**2300**]100 BROADWAY. A number of New York policemen have called to see me twice asking that they may have a talk with you. They are afraid to go to Albany, or at least they don't want to do that if it can be avoided. They would like to see you on Monday next or on Wednesday next if you are going to be in town, i. e. , in New York City, or if you can conveniently arrange to be here. These men are earnestly in favor of any kind of measure which will rescue them from the Tammany servitude in which they are placed. They say that nine-tenths of the police force feel as they do. Will you kindly inform me whether I can make an appointment for them? My understanding is that they represent the Patrolmen's Union although, for obvious reasons, their appointment is informal. Things that I have been hearing from Western men during the last ten days indicate that we are liable to have some trouble about the Vice Presidency. I suppose that you have made up your mind upon this subject and if, as I suppose, it is against the policy of accepting the nomination I suspect you will soon find yourself considerably pulled and hauled. I understand that our communications, both oral and written, are confidential and you need not fear that any of yours will get out or become the subject [even] of private conversation. Faithfully yours, Samuel E. Quigg. 2301[*shorthand*]British Legation, Tehran anxiety and regret. But on the whole this life is pleasant. I have a great deal to do as my chief is away (a great admirer of Theodore's) on a long journey in South Persia and various dangers are closing around - & like an Indian Colonel, with long experience of war which he talks about, mixed with speculation about his wife & little daughter whom he hasn't seen for two years - and a sort of Dervish of a Consul, who lives in [abst?] meditations and art theories and a very high element of pure unselfishness - every hour of this day filled up with petty & irksome duties which he takes uncomplaining & does well - Then is also unfortunately [?]. He is at [??] His theory in life is to please himself: he does nothing except for that: and he is vigorously unhappy and the carrier of unhappiness - We play polo. Does H. E. the Governor still play polo? There is a vast space used for the troops to exercise in His hard as iron (unpleasant to fall on as I found out). [?] it is an immense circuit of brick arches and in the distance the snow mountains which 2303 British Legation, Tehran Nov 29 99 Dear Mrs. Roosevelt This is to wish you a happy new year - you deserve it if anyone does - I wish I knew how you would spend New Year's day and when and that I could suddenly drop in and see - But in this lonely life which I lead not, people whom I knew and liked as I do you and Theodore and your children become actually present and it really seems as if I see you & talk to you - and remember so clearly & vividly all sorts of little circumstances that happened long ago, which gives a very real and living after life to friendships - only I hope and believe I shall see you again and I am sure however grand you are you will be just as nice. I fear I shall be rather dull and stupid but as you get older you won't mind that so much in people who are really fond of you - as I am. I have had some delightful letters from Theodore which is immensely kind of 2302 him considering all the work he has to do. I hope you will write to tell me all about what you are doing and how the children are and what they are like and how Theodore spends his evenings and what new friends he has- I have had this most immense pleasure out of his Rough Riders- so have we all- I only wish we had a man like him- but that is difficult in any country. I haven't much to tell you about myself. I live in a large empty house with a few rooms scantily furnished. I chiefly spend my time in a large bedroom (where I dine) and small adjourning sitting room where my books are. I read a good deal- history & memoirs and poetry- The evenings which I spend alone are really delightful- this absolute [???] & independence and this good company of the men in the books: and a great deal of rather pleasant idle thought, looking at this fire- There is this daily horror of telegrams which you are familiar with- and sometimes when I wake at night unpleasant spaces of turn the most wonderful colours when the sun sets- and [???] in the distance. We have a good audience of Persians who sit in a row and shout: and an occasional lady, interested in one or another of the players. One pretty young lady (the only one) was present when the object of her affection was nearly killed. She was extraordinarily calm and it was hard to believe that such a tragedy was acting before one's eyes. How little one knows what goes on in other people's insides- until one has lived oneself. I wonder how much of our knowledge of deep things & feelings comes from books alone- I daresay this knowledge is none the less real- Anyhow we owe a great debt to these books. I should be badly off without mine- I read history biography letters & poetry, and like it more & more- also I think a good deal about people - and I hope not too much about myself. You would like the country round here. It is an absolute desert except where there is irrigation- which is only in little isolated plots. So there is immense space: and all round a circle of snow mountains which have British Legation, Tehran. not so miserable as [???]. There is then sun always in the sky and charity- For no one is allowed to die of hunger. and here & there in this bazaars one sees an old man in a turban, with a camp at his feet, holding forth to a crowd setting round him on the ground. He is a preacher or story teller and it costs the people nothing. Every morning I have a muiza come to teach me Persian & read with me- I have got to take a great pleasure in the old Russian mystic poets which I see through a glass darkly. These people only belong half to this world. They can imagine from it into another world of their own at any moment. and so it doesn't much matter to them if things go badly. We are [?????] of this world and would and we make this place which is our one dwelling place as happy as we can. But the other plan has its advantages too. I know you will feel for me war-anxieties- though yours were so much greater: but then is the added grief of a very doubtful vision and tremendous consequences: and doubts of all kinds which are most horrible. I wish for one hour I could have a good talk with Theodore- though I do talk, but then talking is all on my side. You will write would you? You [???] C A. S. R. [*[Spring-Rice]*] 2305 British Legation, Tehran Now their friends the clouds to play with. I ride out over the plain: then come to a plot of tilled ground where the green wheat is just coming up- then a plantation of trees- all the columns: then a round wall with a broken down gate and inside a long succession of tombs and running water and flowers reflected in them. There is a garden near here with the most lovely flowers in it and in the middle a menagerie- painted [lilies?] outside and creepers: and inside a most splendid old tiger. Poor fellow he is blind: but I never saw such a grand beast. The Persians love to go & [???] [???]. He lies out of reach of sticks- shows his teeth now & then and just twitches his tail: then gets up & stretches and suddenly turns his head sharp round and gives one tremendous roar of hatred at a detestable world. Next to him is a cub which is as uninterested. She puts his coat against the bars to be scratched & petted and gives tremendous purrs. And a portentous beast of a hyena chained to a tile. The most horrible cruel cowardly & ugly creation I have ever seen. I have heard his hideous yellings often enough 2304 at night. In our garden which is a wilderness of trees, roses and ponds within high walls in this squalid town, the rooks build- and as I walk at night they wake up and I hear them crashing uneasily through the boughs, I have three ponies: one a pure bred Arab with a beautiful head: like a dog for character- we like one another and he is excellent company. I take him and when I go visit- which I have to do now a good deal. I went to see an old man yesterday in a most splendid house- courtyard after courtyard with clear water in pools lined with blue tiles: the rooms floored & walled with tiles and with beautiful carpets and arched enamelled roofs- He is governor of the town- he was appointed to bring in wheat for the people- we have one of the periodical famines. He kept out every other supply and sold his own stores at famine prices. So he got rich in a few months. This is quite Persian. No one cares for the country or for his friends: everyone is for himself and the present. Nothing prospers: nobody gets on except by viceroy and yet the the poor are [*2304*] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, [???] 1899 Filed by ______________ On Board U.S. [????] Honolulu, H. I. Nov. 30th '99 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Albany N. Y. Dear Colonel. I take the opportunity offered by this, the first period of relaxation since my appointment as colonel, to thank you with all my heart for your influence and efforts in securing me that 2306 and never lead you to regret your action in recommending the [???] who is its colonel, very truly yrs, J. H. Dorst, Co C. 45 Inf. U. S. Vol. [*shorthand*]appointment. I am sure that I owe my good future to you more than to any other man. But at the War Dept they maintained that no influence whatever had been used in my behalf and that my appointment was made at the instances of the Department itself only on "merit"!! We left San Francisco on Nov. 16th getting here on the 26th, stopping for coal, water & provisions- We resume the [??] for Manila this afternoon. I have material for ultimately [???? a most excellent regiment, assuming the [??] being some of your rough riders, one of whom, a first sergeant, was first sergeant of Kane's troop. It shall be my effort to keep the regiment up to the capabilities of its material 2307[stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED Jan 13 1900 Filed by.............................. [stamp] RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Jan 13 1900 Answered.......................... Filed.................................... [shorthand writing] [Balisay?], Luzon, P.I. November 30th 1899. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Governor State of New York. Dear Sir:- Knowing your keen interest in those brave men who so [?] composed the First Regt. U.S.V. Cavalry I deem it my duty to inform you that Second Lieutenant Maxwell [Reyes?] of my company (Late First Lieutenant and Adjutant of your regiment) was killed while on a reconnaissance in force from Balinaq to S. [?], Luzon P.I. At the time of his death Lieutenant Reyes was in command of our mounted scouts - to which position he was assigned by Colonel 2308Page, on account of his special fitness for such service. The wisdom of the selection no one who saw him that day can ever question. In the face of a galling fire he showed excellent judgement and by his example inspired confidence in his men half of whom were natives. In the untimely death of Lieutenant Reyes, the regiment has lost a brother officer of unusual promise, one respected and loved by every officer and man. Lieutenant Reyes was instantly killed the bullet entering his left cheek lodging in his brain. The [?] have been embalmed and shipped to his parents, Major A.S.B. Reyes, Fort Sam Houston San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Reyes was killed at about [two?] thirty A.M. Friday November 24th while our column consisting of [?] "J."K." and "L.' and our [?] of [?] "G" 3d.Artillery were assaulting the enemy heavily entrenched before S. Ildefonso. twelve miles North East of Balniaq. Very respectfully- Your obedient servant Maury Nichols Captain 3d. U.S. Reg. Com'dy. Co "L." 2309 [*[Nov. 1899]*] Dobbs Ferry- Tuesday Morn- My dear Theodore, Have written you this morning- but, regret not putting on a special delivery stamp- so, send now, just these facts. [??] Col. "Jimmie Jones"- I am interested in & Violet Ward- eldest daughter of Genrl. William [??] Ward- all of New York 2310And I want you to h[??] the Col. & his lady love see each other- or [??] so that they can freely write to each other. They are engaged with her father's approval & consent. Excuse my writing- I am flat on my back- but feeling better & hope to be out tomorrow. Affectionately yours Gertrude I was so delighted this morning when your lovely [?????] [??] was brought here. Thank you so much- Mrs J. M. Purnett Dobbs Ferry 2311Nov. 1899 STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY The terms of office of four of the six members of the State Board of Health, including that of Mr. Cassidy, expire in 1901. There is no method of superceding a commissioner except upon charges of misconduct in office. The secretary of the Board is elected by the Board to hold office at its pleasure. Wm P Young Secretary to the Governor 2312desirable thing. The hazards of business are great, and when one looks atound upon men who have reached age 60, how many does he find who are beyond the actual necessity of daily labor in order to maintain themselves in the style in which they have been accustomed to live? As old age draws on, this necessity will be felt more and more to be a burden, and the prospect of a round sum falling due under an endowment policy will be more and more a thing to be desired. The best things in life are those which we plan for and work for; and the endowment policy is a protection and a comfort during every year of its existence, and 7 [*2316*] advance, for their support and education. It is very difficult for a man of good health and cheerful temperament to realize this danger. He may be familiar with all the statistics on the subject; he may be personally cognizant of very striking illustrations of the uncertainty of life, and yet— strange fatuity— he feels confident that he will live. And so he may. Of 1,000 healthy men, aged thirty-five, probably not over nine will die the first year, and during the next twenty years probably not much over two hundred of the original 1,000 will die. Yet, when one thinks of the consequences to wives and children, the prospect of seeing the ranks 5 [*2315*] THERE are two periods in a man's life when, in the natural course of things, he is unable to take care of himself— his childhood and his old age. He comes into the world helpless, and he often becomes helpless again before he leaves it. During the whole of life— from the cradle to the grave— we are consumers; during middle life alone, or chiefly, are we producers. It follows, therefore, as a matter of necessity, that the race, as a whole, must earn the living of a life-time during middle life. 3 [*2314*] [*Ca 11-99*] ADVANTAGES OF ENDOWMENT INSURANCE IN THE NEW-YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. 346 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. The oldest and largest international life insurance company in the world. Supervised by eighty-two governments. 561. Nov., '99. [*2313*]COPYRIGHT, 1899, BY THE NEW-YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. The case usually presented is not an abstract one. Men at thirty or thirty-five years of age generally find themselves with a family to provide for, and, at the same time, looking forward to the time when they themselves will wish to rest, even if the infirmities of age do not make rest a necessity. There is no method by which one can so easily, so amply, and so surely accomplish his wishes in respect to these two things as by endowment insurance. ------ The first great danger that threatens his plans is that, he may die before his children reach a self-supporting age, and before he has time to provide, in 4 of his acquaintance twice decimated in twenty years is somewhat appalling. The second danger to a man's plans is that, though he may survive the period during which his children are dependent upon him, he may himself become dependent upon them. The dependence of children is so natural that there is no humilliation or bitterness in it; but to men and women accustomed to have the direction of business and household affairs, it is not pleasant to sit down in a corner and feel that one is of no more use or importance. Even for those who still maintain their own homes, the falling due of an endow- ment at age 55 or 60 would be a most 6 a blessing without any alloy of sorrow when it finally matures and is paid to those who have worked for it and depended upon it. ------ The Accumulation Policy of the NEW-YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY issued as an endowment. officers the most perfect protection to the family and old age to the insurer obtainable under any form of insuranmce or investment. It is insurance and investment combined in such a manner that each feature supplements the other. For example, suppose a man aged 35 insures under a 20-year endowment policy on the Accumulation plan, pays two annual premiums and is 8and inability to contend with the ills of life. It covers and protects the two periods of weakness in the life of man by laying their burdens upon the period of his greatest strength. Thus protected, even death cannot deprive him of the privilege and power of caring for his loved ones, nor will old age find him penniless, and full of self-reproaches for his lack of forethought during the heyday of life. If life be prolonged, and favoring fortune smile upon him, an endowment policy due at fifty or sixty years of age will be just as valuable as so much cash from any other source, and doubly precious to one who remembers that it 15 [*2320*] nearly certain as anything in this world can be. And it does this, not at an exorbitant price, such as a man might pay for exemption from other dangers, but for just what it costs thus to secure him a certain sum of money in certain contingencies. Surely, if any one should provide abundantly for future good and guard against future ills, it is the man who can afford to pay for whatever will enhance his security and his happiness. The money put into endowment insurance by the rich is not missed; unforeseen commercial disasters cannot sweep it away. It is none the less a possession than if in bonds or stocks 13 [*2319*] done for him just what circumstances showed he needed most, namely, it has accumulated money for him. Endowment policies of the NEW-YORK LIFE now maturing, after an accumulation period of twenty years, show good investment results in addition to the insurance furnished. The NEW-YORK LIFE'S Accumulation Policies on the endowment plan are entirely free from restrictions, and embody the privileges and benefits which have made the Accumulation Policy famous, viz: a month's grace in the payment of premiums; the privilege of reinstatement any time within five years, after one full year's premium has been 11 [*2318*] then obliged to drop his policy. His circumstances now indicate a pressing need of insurance, in comparison with which an endowment eighteen years from now is of relatively small importance; the policy adjusts itself, therefore, to this emergency by extending the insurance, for the full amount, for a period of three years and eleven months longer, making nearly six year's insurance for two premiums. If five or more premiums have been paid, the insurance is extended during the remainder of the endowment period, and a cash endowment is also paid, if the insured survives this period, varying in amount from $40 to $947, according 9 [*2317*]to the number of full years' premiums that have been paid. On the other hand, if the insured survives the endowment period and keeps his policy in force, his circumstances now indicate the need of endowment, and in such case the investment features of the policy find expression. Under the accumulation system only such policies as complete certain periods, by full payment of premiums, share in the profits of the Company. This renders such policies more profitable as investments than they would be under any other system. The man who carries such a policy through to completion, therefore, finds that it has 10 paid, if evidence of insurability is satisfactory to Company; loans on the policy, at 5 per cent., at any time after the expiration of the second year; automatic non-forfeiture conditions from date of issue; immediate payment of death-claims in one sum or in a selected number of instalments; incontestable from date of issue. The principle of life insurance is so valuable, that few who can afford it can also afford to do without it. It certainly adds to the probability, which the rich man now has, of future abundance of this world's goods for himself and family. It renders that probably about as 12 or goods; but it is now a possession exempt from the dangers of ordinary property and is set apart for a sacred use. Like the family, for whose special protection and benefit it is invested, it is kept far from the strifes and rivalries and the hard rules of trade, and is devoted ends of life, to fail of which is to fail where failure is most bitter and most disastrous. ------ Endowment insurance, therefore, secures to one's family all the inestimable blessings of life insurance proper, and is also an insurance against a man's neglect of his own far-off weakness 14 [*[Enc in Ottendorfer 3-5-01]*] is the proceeds of an investment that has long shielded those for whom he has freely spent the best energies of his life. Whatever the issue, endowment insurance gives safety and satisfaction. It should be borne in mind, however, that it can only be secured while the applicant is in good health, and intending investors should make prompt application. 16[* -shorthand writing- *] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 5 1899 Filed by _______*] Personal. 803 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 1 Dec.1899. My dear Governor: As you will observe from the enclosed clipping, one of our friends in Arizona, Hon. H. K. Chenoweth, Collector of Customs for that district, is under fire at the Treasury Department, and may be removed. He is a fine, good fellow, of a great personal and political influence in Arizona, and will be the chief man there to lead the forces in favor of the nomination of a New York man for President in 1904. This effort against Collector Chenoweth is a combination of small fry people, jealous of his power and influence, seeking his downfall on certain irregularities in official life. Therefore, any effort at Washington by friends of Mr. Chenoweth in his behalf will redound to the good cause. Speaking of the "Coming Man," (on horseback, we think), it is not yet known who he is. It may be Boss Croker; but he will hail from - or be hailed at, the State of New York. There are no men in the great and glorious Southwest whose eyes are not firmly rivited on the Man for New York, except their may be in prison. We purpose to organizae bands of the "Boys" of the Southwest to tour the country in 1904, to "shoot up" the people in behalf of the great, good, and successful, Man from New York. Your obedient servant, George A. Benham. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York. [*2321*]Personal. 803 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 1 Dec. 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: Governor of New York, My dear Governor, I earnestly hope that you will not even consider for a moment the question of accepting the nomination for Vice President. That would be a swift and certain toboggan to the "Tureen." I hope you will beware of it. First. As a canddate for Governor of New York, -upon your personal merits, your work, and your aspirations, -all of which would be obscured by greater issues, should your be placed on the national party ticket, will add greater strength to the ticket than would your candidacy for Vice President. This would give the party a chance to fight on your record and principles. Second. It would not be entirely consistent with your position your principles, nor your dignity, to seek the Presidency, -or to permit your name to be used in that connection, from the office of Vice President. You would be accused of employing that as a steping stone to the higher office, -both in 1899 and later on. Third. New York demands the first place on the ticket in 1904. Having had, and them enjoying, the second place, in 1904, the state will not be in a position to seek the first place in that year. Fourth. Arthur's case is pertinent. Even as President, he was [*2322*]2. T. R. unable to secure the nomination for President, and the contest was the prime means of the party defeat. Fifth. As Vice president under the next administration, you will be chargeable with any errors in the settlement of the questions growing out of the war with Spain. Moreover, your military record,-upon which so much will depend, would be obscured. Sixth. With a strong and available candidate for the first place on the ticket in 1904, New York cannot afford to accept the second place. Acceptance of the second place in 1900, would be deemed an acceptance or at least constitute, a waiver, of the acceptance of the first place in 1904. Seventh. As Vice President, your position and influence would be ruined. Few Vice Presidents were ever elected President. Eighth. The acceptance of the Vice Presidency might constitute a "stop order", on your career. The people might measure you up as equal to that position, yet not for the higher one. Tenth. Standing in the very shadow of the Presidency, it would be suicidal for you to look back to the Vice Presidency. Remember Lots wife! I trust that some weight may be attached to these honest views of your leige subject, and that you will accept them as evidence of my friendship and fealty. Your obedient servant, George A. Benham [*2323*]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 2 1899 Filed by.............................. United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., At New York, Dec. 1st, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed favor of November 27th. I understood there was an alternate proposition to be considered in settling the question of the place for breakfasting on Saturday morning next; that is, an option was to be taken by me as to whether our last breakfast should not be repeated at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. It seems to me that it would be much more convenient and we would be quite as free from interruption there as anywhere-else, and it would suit my convenience better. It is very kind of your brother-in-law, Mr. Robinson, to tender us the courtesies of his home, but if he and you do not object, we will fix the engagement for Saturday morning at 8.00 o'clock at my room, #280, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. If I do not hear from you to the contrary, I shall consider it settled. I still feel confident that we could pass the Constabulary Bill, but I am not disposed to violate your judgement by "jamming" anything through the Legislature. I concede that there is some strong sentiment against the Bill which is largely created by adverse criticisms of Mr. Dana and Mr. Reed. We will not discuss the subject by correspondence; we will wait and talk. As to the question of a Commission to consider the charter Amendments, I have no doubt that Mr. Quigg did pass through the County Committee, at the instance of Mr. Charles Stuart Smith, such a resolution as you suggest. But Mr. Quigg never consulted me on the subject, nor anyone-else, and while it may be wise to adopt Mr. Smith's plan, yet I am quite sure that there are certain amendments which ought to be promptly introduced in the Legislature, and the Committee can act upon those things without the advice of a Commission. I return to Washington to-morrow, but will be back next week in time to keep our engagement. Yours very truly, T.C. Platt P.S. I have a letter from Mr. F.H. Platt on the subject of the new Court of Appeals Judges, of which I enclose herein a copy 2324 Enclosure.the roof of the house on Sagamore Hill and talk over the Rough Rider days and the cases as well as [prowess?] of by gone years. By the by, I have seen a statement copied from a N. Y. paper that you have lately published a Life of Cromwell. Will it be one of the series to which you have already contributed memoirs of Gouverneur Morris and Benton? I should be very pleased if you would tell your publisher to send me a copy. I hope you have received the Archibald Bulloch letter in good condition, if so you will have seen that it is an official document, which gives it greater importance, though adding nothing to its interest. All here send love to all of you. My tender [sentences?] to Edith and the children. your gruff uncle, James D. Bullock 76, CANNING STREET, LIVERPOOL. Dec 2-99 My dear Theodore Your letter of Oct 17 was duly received. I was very pleased then to hear directly from yourself and to learn that you find your work "most interesting," although "very absorbing and at times very worrying"- I feel assured that you refer all your official acts to the arbitrament of that judge whom we call Conscience and your allusion to your father's [*2325*]approval of your course as a public man has both my assent and my hearty sympathy. I often think of the satisfaction with which he would have watched your upward progress and the cheering encouragement he would have given you- And your dear little Mother, she would have shown her pride and joy in words and ways peculiar to herself, earnest and sincere, though sometimes fanciful and funny- You are kind enough to say "I wish you- that is we- were here with Edith and the children"- It would give me the greatest happiness to be with you now and thus to have personal experience of your Albany life and surroundings, but my travelling days are over, and I must be content to see you through the medium of fancy, or the pictures drawn for me by other eyes and hands. From what I hear, and what I know, Edith is a tower of strength to you, a judicious and encouraging helper, easing and sharing alike your trials and your joys- I hope she may be spared to you until you have fulfilled your appointed course, and that, in a ripe old age, you and she may sit before a warm fire, for many a night, under [*2326*]100 BROADWAY. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 4 1899 Filed by ______*] New York, December 2nd, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt: In your letter just received you did not answer my message concerning the Committee of Police Patrolmen who want to present you personally a statement of Police Department conditions. They have called here again and express great anxiety to be permitted to see you. Please let me know how I shall act in the matter. If you want me to get you out of it without giving any direct answer I can do that, but I think that it would interest you to hear what they have to say. The things I want to tell you about — the Vice-Presidency matter come mostly from Western men. Allison is one of them. Herewith I return Judge Pool's letter. I think that he will be all right when the time comes. Faithfully yours, Samuel E. Quigg. Inclosure [shorthand writing] [*2327*]Decr 3d 1899 WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. Dear Governor I wish you would talk as fully as you can with Hotchkins about the Buffalo justiceship situation His great services during the primary election law movement entitle him to the highest consideration & during them I acquired great respect for his ability as a construction lawyer & regard for his personal character [*2328*]& qualities. Faithfully yours Elihu Root The Hon Thedore Roosevelt 2329[*Personal*] [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 5 10.54 AM 1899 ALBANY BY ______*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 5 1899 Filed by ______*] 1716 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, D. C., Dec. 3, 1899. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. Dear Theodore: Your letter of November 27th followed me on to Washington and came the other day. I do not believe in any civil government for Cuba at present. A military governor, who is not hide bound, will fill the place of civil governor; for as you know, the principal work of the commanding general is in the field of civil affairs in which his military personality practically disappears but the fact that he is a military individual with a military force behind him is of inestimable value in the successful conduct of affairs. I want to get as many soldiers as possible out of the Island; they are being ruined by the climate and are absolutely unnecessary there. In my Department (the only one in which a revolution has ever arisen in the history of Cuba and which has to day within its limits at least 75% of the Cuban army), the regular troops have not had a stroke of work to do for the past six months. There is no recreation for officers or [* shorthand writing *] [*2330*]men; the climate is undermining their constitutions; they are being maintained at great expense and they are absolutely unnecessary; their maintenance there is a waste of life and money. The young officers are losing the benefits of the active drill and instruction which they can receive at home. We want, of course, some regular troops, generally speaking they must be cavalry, highly organized and fully equipped with every man and officer present. One or two squadrons in each province are all we want. If there are any mutterings of trouble it is easy enough to bring troops in. The only mutterings that take place at present are due to the absolute failure of the existing Governor to do anything in the way of public education or legal reform, the establishment of municipal autonomy or in fact to take a single step officially toward a government of and by the people under American supervision and control,—which must continue for a longer or shorter time, continue at any rate until the people of the Island have demonstrated they have all of the qualities necessary to maintain and continue a stable and reliable government for themselves. With kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt and yourself, I am as ever, Sincerely yours, Leonard Wood [*over*] [*2331*]P. S. I went over to the game yesterday hoping to see you; and was very glad the Army won, it was needed in more ways than one. We missed you very much. Davis, Lee, Whitney and myself howled for the Army and wished you had been there to outdo us in this particular. Affairs seem to be drifting along all right here. A word from your friend, T. C. Platt would help matters very much. [*Secretary Root is doing excellent work here- and is well liked I want to have a talk with you*] [*2333*][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 5 1899 Filed by ______*] [*Dictated*] G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 23rd STREET NEW YORK 24 BEDFORD STREET, STRAND LONDON W. C. (All business communications should be addressed to the concern) [* shorthand writing *] The Knickerbocker Press December 4, 1899 Dear Governor:-- The Manager of the Illustration Department gives me the enclosed schedule of subject matters thus far arrived at for the illustrations for the subscription edition for Volumes I and II for the "Winning of the West". They are still working over the plans for Volumes III and IV. The manager of the subscription department has just returned from a trip through the West. One of his errands was to talk over with the general agents whom he could reach the plan for the book. He comes back with a full measure of encouragement in regard to the probability of securing for it a successful sale in subscription channels, more particularly, of course, in the territory the history of which is recorded by you. I find that in order to get this territory properly covered with the machinery of the general agents, sub-agents and canvassers, it is going to be necessary to concede upon the work the fullest subscription discount of 65% and 70%. When we have studied out the current cost of producing the volumes, I will submit a suggestion [*2333*][*For 2 encs see 12-4-99*] concerning a rate for the author's royalty. You will bear in mind that for subscription books the royalty is not (and from the nature of the sales cannot be) based upon the nominal subscription price, but must bear some relation to the nett price actually received by the publishers. I am returning with this, by express paid, the photograph taken by Miss Ben Yusef. The Manager of the Illustration Department reports that this is a strong piece of work, but that if it were reduced to the size for the volume, he is afraid it would not come out well. The strength in the lines would be exaggerated. He asks me to report further that the photograph reached us with the crack across the top. I have just returned from a few days sojourn in Washington. I am afraid the Ohio business has more or less demoralized the civil service standard of the country. I should be glad to be able to convince myself that our new Colonial responsibilities are going to give us a "brace" in regard to this standard. Yours faithfully G. H. Putnam Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,[*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 5 9 09 AM 1899 ALBANY BY ______*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 5 1899 Filed by ______*] FREDERIC H. BETTS. SAMUEL R. BETTS. JAMES R. SHEFFIELD. L. F. N. BETTS. BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, EQUITABLE BUILDING, 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. TELEPHONE 1324 CORTLANDT. CABLE ADDRESS, "MIRAGE", NEW YORK. Dec. 4th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt:-- I have your letter of the 25th inst. We missed you at the Dinner, but I understand how impossible it was for you to come. I have delayed answering your inquiry regarding independent Republican sentiment towards the proposed State Constabulary Bill, in order to get more directly the views of some of the level-headed men, in whose judgement I feel you would have confidence. I have now talked with a number of such men, and am led to the conclusion, that their opinion, while somewhat divided, is on the whole, against the proposed legislation, deeming it to be unwise in principle, dangerous as a political expedient and calculated to around local resentment to a degree that might seriously imperil Republican success hereafter throughout the State. In considering these opinions, we must, of course, bear in mind, that here in New York City, interference by the Legislature in matters of local concern, is a standing war-cry, and even good Republicans become infected with the idea, that somehow the City is always in danger from so called "Country" interference. On the other hand, I found one or two conservative men who cited the contended acceptance of the State Excise Law, as tending to prove, that with the man whom you would select as head of the Constabulary force of the State, the opposition to the law would quickly pass [*2335*]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. Page 2 189 away, and that the good that would follow from having a wholesome over-tuning of police matters, would be well worth taking the risk involved. The weight of opinion of the men I have mentioned, is, however, against the proposed legislation. This brief summary is the gist of the opinions I have heard expressed. As you have been good enough to ask me to talk with absolute frankness, I feel I ought to add a few words as to the way in which the matter strikes me. I feel you and I hardly need to discuss this as an academic question, for I think we would both agree that the principle of the proposed bill, is, generally speaking, at variance with the Town Meeting principles of local self-government. It also is bad in attempting by legislation, instead of by the ballot-box, to cure local evils easily controlled by the separate communities, and in teaching people with a political grievance to run to the Legislature, as to a family physician, instead of trying to help themselves; and I know that neither you nor I believe that any permanent good can come from an attempt to legislate political or police morality into a self-governing community. But it isn't academic. It is to my mind, purely a question of expediency and practical politics. If I felt sure that the result of passing such a bill, would be to raise the standard of police morality in our cities, and especially to better conditions in the police force of New York, and that such results would be seen and understood, and therefore, accepted by the people, I should be strongly in favor of the proposed legislation,--even though I did not feel that it was keeping [*2336*]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. Page 3 189 within all the fundamental principles of our popular Government, for I should consider the good, under those circumstances, to far outweigh the evil. But frankly, I do not believe that such would be the result, and even if for a brief period the situation was bettered while you are Governor, past experience in this State has pretty clearly demonstrated that in other hands, whether Republican or Democratic, we should run the danger of having the police machinery, not alone then of one city or one section, but of the entire State, made a part of the dominant political machine, under the workings of which local reform would be almost impossible. You are in a situation to judge of the public sentiment on this question far better than I. In your hands, the power to appoint the man or men to carry out such a law, would be a great power for good, but it would be equally a power for evil, in the hands of some other man. I think of the Buffalo legislation in 1893, which turned out of office and out of the control of Erie County the men responsible for it. I remember during my brief experience in the Legislature, the annual Albany and Troy police bills and the little good that was accomplished by them; and I am frank to confess that I very much doubt whether the legislation proposed will accomplish the results aimed at, or be accepted contentedly by the people of the State. Therefore, as a matter of expediency, my personal opinion is, that it would be unwise. My letter is longer than I intended it to be, and far longer than I ought to inflict upon you, but as I have not the opportunity of talking this subject over with you, I have taken you at your word and written without reservation. [*2337*]BETTS, BETTS, SHEFFIELD & BETTS. PAGE, ------------4-- 189 I am deeply interested in this as in all other questions affecting your administration. The present is so important and the future so big with political possibilities, that when we can't find a bridge for you to cross, we must build one. If I can ever assist in the work, command me, and believe me to be always, Faithfully yours, James R. Sheffield. 2338[[shorthand]][ca Dec 4, 1899] copy WINNING OF THE WEST Illustrations for Volume II. Source Title Bonneville p.182 War Dance of the Banneck Indians p. 6 Old print from Durret- The Fort of Boonseboro ugh p. 13 Old print Wheeling, W.Va.about 1840 p. 38 "c " Kaskaskia about 1840 p.43 " " Prairie du Rocher p.67 Durrett photo Daniel Boone p.94 Astoria p.218 Hunter's Bovouac - winter p.101 redrawn from Hildreth's mem:ofPioneer Settler of Ohio. A Floating Mill on the Ohio p.113 Old Print Joseph Brant p.128 Bonneville p.180 Indian Chief in the costume of the dog dance p.133 Hist. Towns of Middle States An early resident of Pittsburgh p.153 Old print-Durrett Bernard de Galvez p.177 photo " Col.Robert Patterson p.204 " Bryant's Station p.188 " Blue Licks Battlefield p.203 " " " " p.210 " John Saunders p.213 "Grant"(H) p.202 Point of Lookout Mountain p.233 photo Durrett Isaac Shelby p.242 " " " House p.256 Steel Print Battle of King's Mountain p.281 From an old print John Sevier p.295 Steel Plate Gen.Anthony Wayne p.318 redrawn from old print from Durrett Abingdon, Va. p.321 2339[Enc in Putnam 11-4-99][ca Dec 4, 1899] copy WINNING OF THE WEST Illustrations for Volume I. Source Title Portrait of the Author Frontispiece Colored lithograph A Seminole Chief p.29 Old Print Pensacola p. 31 Bonneville P/30 View on the Prairie, Buffalo Herds p.34 " Portrait of Pontiac p.39 Astoria p.260 Indians Horse Racing p.51 Crayon A.A.Ed. Indians playing Ball p.57 Simpson's Journal Green Corn Dance of the Perez Indians p.63 Astoria, p. 164 Group of Crow Indians p.91 Indians having a Talk at Boquet's Camp- 84 Bonneville, II, p.226 Chief in War Dress p.99 Redrawing Type of Block House and Stockade p.111 Steel pl. print Simon Kenton p.118 Bonneville A Banquet in the Wilderness p.122 Mirror of Olden Time Border Life Type of Backwoodsman p.137 Astoria Hunters and Trappers p.146 Durrett John Floyd p.159 Durrett James Robertson p.179 Steel pl.print Lord Dunmore, Gov. ofVa. p.194 Durrett Fort Pitt p.197 Durrett George Rogers Clark p.206 " Logan Iroquois Chief p.237 " Benjamin Logan p.252 Old Print Cherokee Chief p.277 2340[*[Enc in Putnam 12-4-99]*][*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 6 9 09 AM 1899 ALBANY BY ______*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 6 1899 Filed by ______*] [* shorthand writing *] BOARD OF DIRECTORS. JAMES J. BELDEN, PRESIDENT. FRANCIS HENDRICKS, VICE-PRESIDENT. HENDRICK S. HOLDEN, TREASURER. FREDERICK W. BARKER, SECRETARY. WALTER R. GARDNER, EDITOR AND MANAGER. HORACE WHITE, MARTIN A. KNAPP, ALBERT K. HISCOCK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. THE POST-STANDARD COMPANY. No. 136 East Genesee Street. THE POST-STANDARD, Daily and Sunday, Leading Morning Newspaper of Central and Northern New York. THE POST-STANDARD, Semi-Weekly, Days of Publication, Tuesdays and Fridays. SYRACUSE, N. Y. December 5, 1899. Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt:- Out of our fragments of talk had together, I am anxious to crystallize for such suggestion as they may chance to convey to you two or three things, as follows: H. has been made very angry since the election because certain exceedingly unpleasant truths needing to be told have been spoken through The Post-Standard. There is on my part no regret at having spoken them; but if I may in slight measure requite the seeming unkindness by here making my poor plea that what you now indefinitely purpose touching H. may ultimately be realized, I shall be very, very glad. Being realized, what more natural than than it should be made the occasion and the adequate reason for a formal and public letting go of all local political control-- which latter, I again beg to urge, is [necessary] imperative. After that, if W., [taking] would but take his political coloring and trend from you rather than from P, or H, recognizing the machine though not bowing down to it-- even manfully and frankly and sturdily withstanding it when there is need-- he would be the fittest man, and would be eminently fit, to reconstruct and reorganize the party in this county to the permanent strengthening and help of those things [*2341*]BOARD OF DIRECTORS. JAMES J. BELDEN, PRESIDENT. FRANCIS HENDRICKS, VICE-PRESIDENT. HENDRICK S. HOLDEN, TREASURER. FREDERICK W. BARKER, SECRETARY. WALTER R. GARDNER, EDITOR AND MANAGER. HORACE WHITE, MARTIN A. KNAPP, ALBERT K. HISCOCK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. THE POST-STANDARD COMPANY. No. 136 East Genesee Street. THE POST-STANDARD, Daily and Sunday, Leading Morning Newspaper of Central and Northern New York. THE POST-STANDARD, Semi-Weekly, Days of Publication, Tuesdays and Fridays. SYRACUSE, N. Y., _______ T. R. — 2. in the party and in the public service for which you stand. There is one other things of which, with a better personal acquaintance, I could have wished to speak with you this morning: If not soon (as seems not in the least improbable) then later; the attitude and action of the Republican organization of the Nation is going to have for you a very personal concern. Even next year I believe a distinct effort will have to be made if the movement "to youward" is to be held back. I know, and for many years have known, all the public men of Wisconsin intimately well; they are my close personal friends of long standing. Let me be of use to you in Wisconsin when the time shall be ripe? The task will not be difficult, and I should count it a supreme honor. Will you make my respects and my cordial acknowledgement to Mrs. Roosevelt for her rare, bright hospitality ? and I am, sir, Very truly yours, W. E. Gardner. [*2342*][*2*] [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 7 S 06 AM 1899*] ASSEMBLY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Office of the Counsel. FRANK MOSS Counsellor at Law, BENNETT BUILDING, 93.99 Nassau St., MANHATTAN. (copy) New York, December 5, 1899. Hon. Robert Mazet, Chairman, etc. Dear Sir: There has been a continual demand that the Committee place Senator Platt on the stand before adjourning,- a demand made by the minority of the Committee, echoed in various newspapers, and frequently heard in general conversation. I have believed that he should be a witness, and that the taking of his testimony would securely establish the fairness of the Committee, and would clear the air of many doubts and uncertainties concerning the Committee and its purpose and the party that is represented in its majority. Prior to the election, I request the attendance of Mr. Platt. Word came to me through Mr. Quigg by telephone that he had received my letter, but did not care to testify. As counsel to the Committee and as a member of the Republican party, I felt that the declination was unfortunate, but I did not think it my duty at that time to serve a subpoena, especially as I knew that you and Mr. Clarke did not think it necessary or advisable to call him, and our investigation, and the same demand is heard with the intimation that Senator Platt dare not testify, and that we dare not call him. I regret that our report and recommendations are in any prospect of being criticised on this ground, and I stand ready to call Mr. Platt, unless the Committee advise me to the contrary. It has been suggested in one of the prominent papers that I should subpena Mr. Platt myself, and thus compel Committee to hear him or refuse to hear him. I do not feel that I have any right to treat the Committee in that way. Except in the matter of examining Mr. Croker, when he appeared just before election, there has not been any active difference of opinion between the Committee and myself,- and certainly, there has been no breach in our most friendly and cordial relations, and I do not feel that for the sake of gaining a little applause I should embarrass you. You are the Committee; I am your counsel. My duty ends when I advise you. At the same time, if we should not agree on this matter of calling Mr. Platt, you would not want me to be in [*2343*]ASSEMBLY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Office of the Counsel. FRANK MOSS, Counsellor at Law, BENNETT BUILDING, 93-99 Nassau St., MANHATTAN. R. M.-2. New York, Decmber 5, 1899. the apparent position of refusing to do so when such refusal is against my judgment and conscience. Therefore, I wish to say that I will issue a subpoena for the appearance of Mr. Platt on Saturday (which I understand will probably be our last session for testimony), unless the Chairman notifies me that the Committee does not desire to hear him. Yours truly, Frank Moss [*2344*][Enc in Moss 12-6-99]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED DEC 11 1899 Filed by----------- Groton School Groton, Mass. December 5th 99 My dear Teddy: It will be quite in order for your boy Ted to enter the II form next autumn, if he is prepared to pass the examinations for that class. Would it not be a good plan for him to take the examinations for the I form in May, and then if he does well in them, study during the summer vacation, and take the papers for the II form in the autumn? You won't forget will you, that you are booked to speak on Monday June 27th, our Prize Day. I wish that we could get you up here for a short rest before that time. There are lots of things I should like to talk over with you, but I suppose that we must wait for some place where there is more time. I am, Sincerely yours, Endicott Peabody [*2345*][* shorthand writing *] [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 6 9 [?] AM 1899 ALBANY BY ______*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 6 1899 Filed by ______*] TRACY, BOARDMAN & PLATT, 35 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. (HILLS BUILDING) BENJAMIN F. TRACY. ALBERT O. BOARDMAN. FRANK N. PLATT. JAMES R. SOLEY. TIMOTHY D. MERWIN. New York, December 5, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, New York. My dear Governor Roosevelt: The Land Board will meet on Thursday and will take up the subject of the grant to the Astoria Company about which I saw you on the train coming from New Haven a little while ago. I have seen various members of the Board about the letter which you sent to the Land Board and have asked them to write to you in reply such a letter as we talked about, to the effect that each application should be examined carefully on its own merits and the grant made according to the best commercial interests of the State and saying that the Board will carefully examine each case. I beg that you will do what you can if the subject comes before you to help get a grant in fee in this case, as a great improvement which will be of very great public benefit, depends on this grant. In order that you may be ready at any time to sustain your position in this matter, I take the liberty of enclosing a brief memorandum on this particular case. Yours very sincerely, Frank H. Platt (enclosure) [*2346*]THE MORNING TELEGRAPH, TUE - TELEGRAPH - SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Daily and Sunday, one year.........$14.00 Daily and Sunday, six months..........7.00 Daily and Sunday, three months.....3.50 Daily and Sunday, on month.............1.25 Sunday only, one year..........................2.00 Daily only, one year.............................12.00 Daily only, six months...........................6.00 Daily only, three months......................3.00 Daily only, one month...........................1.00 Single copies (Daily or Sunday)............5c. - payable to The Daily Telegraph Co., Publishers. - SPAPER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. - DAY, DECEMBER 5, 1899. - trusts as the issue and a decision of the Supreme Court to the effect that the United States Government is superior to syndicates, however powerful, it would seem that excellent campaign material has been provided. - MAY CAPT. GODDARD LONG REMAIN IN NEW YORK CITY. Why is it that Capt. F. Norton Goddard, of 273 Lexington avenue, New York, is not a general, or at least a colonel? Such manly material of which he is made would be more fittingly adorned with the brass mountings of a higher grade than the line. If there were more men like Capt. F. Norton Goddard we would urgently recommend them to Gov. Roosevelt for promotion. New York would be pleasanter for travel by women after nightfall if the class of Capt. Goddards were larger. Capt. Goddard went up to Harold Watrous, of Hudson, N.Y., like a lineman up a telegraph pole night before last, and would have similarly performed athletic feats on the three young men with Watrous if they had not escaped. Watrous had been patronizing the Waldorf hyphen hotel. Leaving it with his party, he walked down Fifth avenue behind two young women. The young man, in his winning bucolic style, sought to attract the attention of the girls, but failing, applied his handkerchief from his pocket -the timeworn Hudson method of becoming acquainted with strangers - and tapping one of the girls on the shoulder, asked her if she had dropped it. Here was where Goddard cut in. He was interrupted in his rebuke of the quartet of men by Watrous attempting to strike him. The Hudson man was getting all the worst of the affair, when a policeman [*2347*] came and arrested him on Goddard's complaint. Unfortunately, the Captain had to go to Albany, due for some public appearance on the staff of the Governor, and could not remain to prosecute. It would have been well if he could have deferred his staff duties in order that a full sense of his misconduct might have been enforced upon the Maverick from up the State. Fifth avenue, Broadway, all the principal streets of the city are infested day and night with a large contingent of young men with banged hair and diamonds in their cravats whose sole business in life seems to be the insulting of women. The assertion is sometimes made in defense of these hoodlums that in nine cases out of ten an unattended woman on the street at night is there for the sole purpose of being insulted. This is cruelly untrue when applied to all. Even granting the statement as correct, common chivalry demands that the young women who are out for the purpose of being insulted should be left free to select the person to insult them. The respectable element of this city arises at regular intervals to protest in the name of propriety and purity against street-walking. The Morning Telegraph is in thorough sympathy with its efforts at reform, but it would suggest that there be added to the cry a demand for the arrest of the men who loiter and obstruct the sidewalks. Every street corner has a collection of them after eight o'clock at night, and the curbstones between the street intersections are lined with the vicious low browed persons. What they need is a moral example such as the fine or other proper punishment which Harold Watrous, of Hudson, should have afforded. Therefore, we again regret that Capt. Goddard's business took him to Albany untimely. - [*World*] [*2348*] With Gov. Roosevelt wrestling and Capt. Goddard of his staff doing fisticuffs in Fifth avenue and Lieut. Gov. Woodruff contemplating boxing, it is certainly a "strenuous" administration at Albany.2 [stamp] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 7 9 06 AM 1899 ALBANY BY........................................ J.W. Goddard & Sons, 98 & 100 Bleecker Strand 197 Mercer St. New York, Dec. 6, 1899. 189 M Gov. Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Albany, N.Y. My dear Gov. Roosevelt:- Mr. Slicer asked me to give you two messages as follows:- That he had written a letter to St. Clair McKelway of the Brooklyn Eagle expressing his (Mr. Slicer's) strong objection to what he regarded as the unfair attitude of the Brooklyn Eagle toward you in the matter of Attorney General Gardiner. Mr. Slicer desired me to say that he had written in such a way as to make it plain that he was writing entirely on his own responsibility. Secondly Mr. Slicer wished me to say that Recorder Goff told a gentleman who told Mr. Slicer that Col. Gardiner was not engaged in the Molineux case and that there was no reason based on any supposed necessity for his giving attention to the Molineux case why he should not go ahead and answer the charges against him. I understand the situation to be that it is so certain that Mr. Gardiner has nothing to do with the case that there is what amounts to an understanding that Osborne would throw up the case on the slightest interference from Mr. Gardiner. My interview with you was so brief that I did not have time to gather my wits to remember to give you these messages. I enclose you a clipping from yesterday's Telegraph. It seems to me that there is an element of humor in the fact that this Tammany organ, which depends for its circulation on the 2349influence it has to make all liquor saloons and all Tammany office holders subscribe to it, should give up a column of editorial to praising me. I also enclose small clipping from 'World' which is, I think, funny. Very truly yours, F. Norton Goddard I am looking forward with pleasure to lunching with you at the Country Club Saturday next at half past one and especially to having some uninterrupted time with you during the afternoon[*12-6-99*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 7 1899 Filed by ______*] Office of the Collector of Customs Port of Boston, Personal Dec 6, 1899. His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, New York. Dear Ted: I have been looking into the matter which we talked of when you were here in regard to the position which certain patriots in New York feel toward the Executive, in view of the former's support in the future. As suggested, I talked with Crane on the subject. He says that within one month, or two, he had talked to Odell on that very subject, and at that time Odell was very complimentary to the gentleman in question and he also understood that Platt felt in every way kindly. Since then he has received a Messenger from Quigg (which messenger, as I understand, said Quigg had been instigated thereto by Platt), who asked the said Crane whether he considered the Constabulary Bill a good one. Crane heard the Messenger through and charged the affair as one gotten up for political purposes. This the Messenger admitted, (I have forgotten the Messenger's name but if material can ascertain it), and Crane told him emphatically that the Bill as he understood it, from the representations at that time made to him, was one that he did not believe in, nor would he himself sign it, if he were Governor. Crane therefore does not know whether this Constabulary Bill or the [new] Payne Insurance Commission matter has conflicted so much with the sentiments of the Platt-Odell combination as to [*2350*]alter the kindly intention expressed to him a month or two since, as herein above set forth. Crane is going to New York the latter part of this week and will make an earnest effort to see Platt and Odell and ascertain how the land lies. I put to him more fully the object of my inquiry, of course, than I have expressed it in this letter where I merely intimate the subject in order to recall it to your mind. I will advise you later when a report is made to me on the subject. We enjoyed your visit here extremely and I sincerely hope you will be my guest at any time that your convenience will allow. Very sincerely yours, George H. Lyman [*2351*][stamp] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 7 9 04 AM 1899 ALBANY BY........................................ [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 7 1899 Filed by.............................. FRANK MOSS, Counsellor at Law, BENNETT BUILDING, 93.99 Nassau St., MANHATTAN. New York, December 6, 1899. Dear Governor I want you to know the truth concerning the ending of the investigation. Last night, the letter of which a copy was sent you to-day, (in a separate cover, by mistake of a clerk), was mailed to Mazet, Costelle, McEwan, Fallows and Wilson. Although McEwan, Fallows and Wilson were in town, they did not appear this morning. Only Mazet, Costelle and Hoffman were present. The room was full of witnesses. We adjourned till two, for lack of a quorum. Mr. McEwan appeared during the recess, and promised to attend at two, but did not appear again. He would have made the quorum. Mazet received word from some of the absentees that they would not attend again, and therefore felt compelled to adjourn without date. I then made a statement, (a copy of which is enclosed), showing the important testimony that I had prepared for the work which had been set for me, - and that my subpoena had been served. Can I help connecting my letter about Mr. Platt with the failure of the Committee to furnish a quorum? Cowardice! I take your time with this communication only because I want you to know the exact truth of this matter. Yours truly, Frank Moss. P.S. I will continue to work upon the report and the recommendations do as to secure results that will justify my work. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, &c., Albany, N.Y. [shorthand writing] 2352[For 2 encs see 12-6-99 12-5-99]ASSEMBLY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Office of the Counsel. FRANK MOSS, Counsellor of Law, BENNETT BUILDING, 93.99 Nassau St., Manhattan. New York, December 6, 1899. Memorandum of the Statement of Mr. Moss to the Committee before its adjournment at the call of the Chair on December 6, 1899. ---- Mr. Chairman;- There are three other members of this Committee in town, and for that reason I am not willing to go on without a quorum, even though the minority makes no objection. It was inevitable that in an investigation covering so much ground as this, there should remain, as we come near the end, a number of unfinished matters, and I have been anxious to complete them. The room is now full of witnesses some of whom have come from a distance, and witnesses are now subpoenaed for Thursday and Friday, days upon which we were to meet. The evidence in the hands of Counsel to be produced this week, according to the dates as understood, include: Today, evidence concerning the Sewer Department, Croton watershed condemnations, judgments against the City, evidence affecting the Register's office, and evidence concerning the street opening commission in this city. Tomorrow - evidence affecting the District Attorney's office and the Building Department. Friday - evidence affecting the East River bridges, the Queens County improvements, the Subway Company, another matter concerning which I have written you a letter, and important evidence affecting the Police Department. 150 persons were on the subpoena lists. I make this statement so that my position may be understood. 2353[Enc in Moss 12-6-99]RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, JAN 3 1900 Answered,........................ Filed,.................................. U.S. ARMY TRANSPORT [SCANDIA] WARREN, OFFICE OF QUARTERMASTER AND COMMISSARY. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, JAN 3 1900 Filed by.............................. December 7th. 1899. My dear Colonel Roosevelt; I have been wanting to write to you a long time, but the unceasing labor, mental and physical, necessary in organizing my Regiment, has prevented me. I am indebted to you for my appointment, through the kind intervention of General Wood, and I desire to express to you my very earnest thanks for your splendid endorsement of my humble services. I shall endeavor to make the 49th. Infantry Volunteers prove your good words. I am sorry to see in the newspapers , that General Wood is spoken of as the new Surgeon General, I think that the line will be vastly improved , if he is made a general officer in it. His fine judgement, his ability, mentally and physically, his all around qualifications, all would make him a conspicuous figure at the head of an Army. Other Corps have their representatives in the line , why not his? We are a day out of Honolulu and I will mail this letter there assuring you that I go to the Phillipines in the hope of doing something that will redound to the credit of those who have so kindly given me a Regiment. Is it not sad that young Luna's life should have been snuffed out and that his brother-in-laws (Max. Keyes') soul should have gone to meet his so soon? They died well though. With the earnest ,hopeful wishes for your continued grand success, and that I may meet you again ,to express, personally, my thanks, I am with great respect, Very sincerely Yours, 2354Wm H Beck. (Colonel 49th Inf. U.S.V. Capt. 10th Cavalry.) I use the typewriter, as the ship is rolling too heavily to write successfully with a pen. W.H.B. To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, ALBANY, N.Y. [shorthand writing][shorthand writing] [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 11 1899 Filed by.............................. JAMES J. BELDEN Manhattan Hotel, New York, Dec. 7, 1899. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Governor of the State of New York, Albany, N.Y. My dear Sir:- The disposition of official patronage in our County since your election had led me to doubt whether you are fully informed in regard to the political situation in that County, and of the causes which led to your extraordinary and unprecedented majority there. If these doubts have no foundation in truth this communication is superfluous, and I have no desire to press it on your attention. If, on the other hand, you have been guided entirely by the wishes and representations of an intrenched organization, of which our State Senator is a member,- regardless of an overwhelming sentiment which resulted in a disgraceful defeat of our candidate for Mayor this fall, by vote of Republicans who voted fro you,- I sincerely hope that you will take such steps, as may seem necessary, to become fully advised of the actual situation there before determining on any appointment for the Court of Appeals from among the Judges of that District or County. Assuring you that these suggestions are not made for any personal reason, or other cause, except that you may be enabled to act intelligently upon the true situation in our County, and, asking you to consider this confidential for the present, I am, Very sincerely yours, J.J. Belden [*2355*][shorthand writing] [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC [?] 1899 Filed by............................. [picture] GRAND HOTEL BEAU-RIVAGE Geneve MAYER & KUNZ Propriet res Personal [Le?] 7 December /99 My dear Governor, I am stopping here for the winter, as my children are at schools nearby, but while far away from home I am none the less interested in anything that concerns the welfare of your administration and I have been somewhat disturbed by reading in the papers that there was a question as to a successor of Louis F[?] Payne being confirmed [*2356*]Certainly writing would redound more to the credit of yr. administration than to have him displaced by some country successor, it matters little who he maybe Possibly you might get some help from the Demc Senators from either Erie - Albany - Rensselaer or Sheehan's man - You wd have far less difficulty in having a successor confirmed sd. you withhold all nominations until the [?] of a successor had been acted upon by the Senate; if I am not mistaken there are precedents in the nomination of a successor some weeks before the expiration of the term of office of incumbent- A recent N.Y. paper states that Payn expects the support of the Insur Cos in behalf of his nomination, it would undoubtedly be an easy thing for a desperate man like him to wring from the Insurance Cos a certificate of character, it would likewise be easy for a bank burglar to get one from a Cashier of a bank at the point of a pistol.- Payn's whole life & character have been unworthy, and his associations are of the baser sort - As you represent the decencies of politics, so he represents the indecencies and when out of office his power for evil will be coterminous with the confines of Columbia Co With best wishes for a Merry Xmas Happy New Year. Very sincerely yrs Hamilton Fish[margin] It is an immense delight & constant comfort to us to have B[???] here. She has the Navy well in hand & I think the other Departments will soon follow. Personal. United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC11 1899 Filed by.............................. Dec.7, 1899. [stamp] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 8 2 31 PM 1899 ALBANY BY......................................... My dear Theodore:- Many thanks for your note of the 2nd. I am very glad that Edith like the watch. I think myself it is extremely pretty, and I do not believe that two persons of more refined taste could have been discovered than those who chose it. I have been meaning to write to you ever since I came to Washington, but there has been a rush of business and I have put off doing so from day to day. Your interests and your future have been constantly in my mind. The general impression of course is that you would be very foolish to take the Vice- Presidency, although I have never failed to convince the two or three people with whom I have talked fully about it. My own opinion has not changed. I can put it more tersely by saying that if I were a candidate for the Presidency I would take the Vice-Presidency in a minute at this juncture. Of course I may be all wrong, and I am not going in the least to push my opinion on you. I did not hesitate to urge you to take the Assistant Secretaryship of the Navy, or the Police Commissionership of New York, but this is a very different matter. When a man is candidate for the Presidency, no friend, however close, has the right to urge him to follow a course in [*2358*] United States Senate, Washington, D. C., the slightest degree against his own judgment. In such a very momentous matter a man himself must be sole judge. Your own inclination is against it, and very likely it is correct, for I have great faith in your instincts about yourself. The opinion of most of your friends points probably the same way. You can have it if you want it by simply saying so. There is no doubt on that point, but under these circumstances I shall not urge you to take it, or indeed to say anything further about it, and I assume that you will stay where you are. You are in a splendid situation in any event so far ad the future is concerned, and whatever you do or decide will satisfy me, and I shall work along the line you prefer to follow just as vigorously and zealously as if you were pursuing some other which I might think more favorable. I feel very sanquine about your future, and you are quite certain to be reelected Governor, which is the next step, and beyond which there is no need of our looking at present. I have been thinking about you in connection with the State Police bill, and could see that you had a somewhat awkward situation to handle, but it is quite clear to my mind, from what I read in the newspapers, and from what Root said to me, that although the measure is theoretically sound it would be most unwise to press it. I should say that you had no course open to you in the interests of the party and the State [*2359*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., except to stop it. Of course on this matter you are a thousand times better judge than I am, and I merely throw out this observation for what it is worth. I suppose also that you will have some trouble over the redoubtable Lou Paine, but I do not think this will be a serious case. You have the State with you against Mr. Paine by a very large majority. I see that Dooley has been making game of you, and as he once devoted a paper to me I naturally take pleasure in the misfortune of my friends, although I am bound to say that I felt that, when I was made the subject of a Dooley paper, I hd advanced far on the high road of fame. The session promises to be interesting. We are going to get a first rate money bill, and I hope some good legislation on Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The Senate, with a large Republican majority, is a very comfortable place. With [best?] love to Edith and the children, Always yours, H.C. Lodge [*2360*] I think Wood is surely to have Cuba. We have worked hard for it & the Major Gen'l chap is the first man. Root's report is admirable throughout - President's men age excellent in every way[[shorthand]][*[12-7-99]*] Headquarters United States Military Academy. West Point. N. Y. My dear colonel: Thank you for your congratulations I wish Mrs Roosevelt and you could have seen yesterday's game and made complete the memorable crowd who were present. It was a foot-ball game to remember! and oh! what a full 2361 the Navy had! I am sorry I can not send you the name of a retired officer for the position at the Elmira Reformatory. I have gone over the list carefully, but of those I know know on it "who are fitted for the job none are available I could personally recommend to you. Mrs Mills joins [*2383*] me in kindest remembrances to Mrs Roosevelt and yourself. Sincerely yours A. L. Mills Dec. 7. 1899. Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Albany N. Y.[P. F.] The Waldorf-Astoria Fifth Avenue 33rd and 34th Streets and Aster Court New York. Dec 7th 1899 My dear Governor:- I will speak to Senator Platt when I see him Saturday about Col. Sa[u?]ger, but I don't think it wise to write to him about it. I recall the fact that he always felt that the nine men who voted against him, when 141 Republicans were 2363 [4] thing. It is well within our power to control it all along the line as we talked this afternoon, but it is a situation requiring some straight standing up by everybody. Don't bother to answer this letter. I will see you soon. Yours Very Sincerely [Finley?] L. Woodruff If you want to see me wire me at Waldorf-Astoria [2] for him, & the nine could accomplish nothing except prevent his election being unanimous (a thing he greatly desired) almost insulted him. I think he will oppose the appointment of Col. Sa[u?]ger. I am willing to try to overcome his predudice, but am sure it can only be done, if it exists, by a talk, not by a letter. [2364] [3] I learned tonight from a prominent man just on from Washington that many in the administrative circle were trying to impress Senator Platt with the idea that I did not "fill the hill" for V. P. in order to secure the nomination of one of the President's cabinet - not Root. It does seem rather out of the ordinary for a coterie down there to dictate the whole P.F. THE OUTLOOK 267 Fourth Avenue New York December 8, 1899. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Please accept my thanks for your letter on Secretary Root's report. It will appear in next week's Outlook. I appreciate its value and I am sure our readers will also. Our check for fifty dollars is enclosed, not however as a formal payment for a formal article. This by the way leads me to ask when I may look for your promised paper on " Ideals in Practical Politics" which we have announced as a formal contribution to The Outlook from your pen. [2365] 2 Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Lyman Abbott. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Executive Mansion, Albany.P. F. WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON DEC 8 [99] Dear Governor Your note asking about the flag of the seventy first New York Vols - the names of engagements ect. has been received I have ordered a conf[???] inquiry into all the facts. Calling for statements of the officers in immediate command &c &c [*2367*] [1899] WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. When [??ph?? ] an[?] recvd a full report of all the facts will be made to you in the mean time I am sincerely yrs H C [? ] Governor Theo Roosevelt Albany New York [*2368*] [*Personal*] [*Executive Chamber, Answered Dec 11 1899*] Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, December 8, 1899 His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. Dear Ted: I am in receipt of your letter of the 7th in reply to mine of the 6th. I gather from your answer that you did not quite appreciate that the gist of the matter will be found out by Crane when he goes to New York and that what I told you was only in regard to a condition of things two or three months ago. As soon as he does discover what we are after, I will advise you at once. Of course do as you like about writing him. On the whole I do not think I should, because I fear you might shy him off. [*] Do as you please about that, however, but from my standpoint, it might be as well to wait until you meet him. Sincerely yours, George H. Lyman. [*It might make him feel as if he were a go- between instead of obliging me personally in the [?promises] This may be a distinction without a difference, but it is human water! EHL*] Custom House, Collector's Office, Boston, Mass., , 189 . Collector Subject: No. of Inclosures, [SHORTHAND]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 11 1899 Filed by ASSEMBLY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Office of the Counsel. FRANK MOSS, Counsellor at Law, BENNETT BUILDING, 93-99 NASSAU ST., MANHATTAN. New York, Dec 8. 1899 Dear Governor Roosevelt I will stick to this work to the end, and believe that my report to the Committee, and its report and recommendations will result in legislation that will pay for the "hard time". You may be told that the majority of the Committee agreed prior to Thanksgiving to hold no more sessions, and that the attempt to take testimony this week, was Counsel's unauthorized act, that has been stated, but it will not do!- as you will see from this extract from a letter of Mr Maget to me, dated Dec 5:- "I hope that you will "be able to close matters in three days, to wit, "Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, as I "do not feel disposed and the Committee do not feel "disposed to continue any longer than absolutely "necessary." This is one of numerous circumstances acts and statements. Yours sincerely Frank Moss. 2370THE GRAND ARMY JOURNAL Published Every Other Saturday. Subscription $1 a Year. Established at Utica, N. Y., in 1884. Official Organ of the Grand Army of the Department of New York and a Journal Devoted to the Grand Army and Allied Societies. B. G. PARKER, Publisher. MISS HELEN I. PARKER, Editor. GOUVERNEUR, N.Y., Dec. 8th, 1899. Dear Colonel, Presume everything aren't off at Chicago as merrily as a marriage bell. I see an early date is set for the Encampment, a few days ahead of what usually is the time. Well, I hope all may meet your most sanguine expectations. I received a letter Monday from the lady at Hudson, and she wished me to convey to you her deep gratitude for the timely and helpful gift. She gave me some particulars as to the use the money had been put to, and for one thing she had got a ton of coal - she had none before - and was, when she wrote, enjoying the comfort of warmth. She and her daughter also indulged in the luxury of a roasted chicken for Thanksgiving, through the welcome and unexpected gift. I tell you I feel sorry for that daughter, bound down in girlhood by poverty and the care of an invalid mother, but perhaps as she knows [*2371*]no other life and must have the constant satisfaction of doing her duty, she may after all be much more happy than many an idle and indulged young lady. Hope Congress will do something towards raising the property income limit to $250 for soldier's widows. I notice President McKinley gives full credit to the Grand Army for bringing the matter to his attention and pretty much for molding his opinion. I am quite interested in the matter of the Patriotic Instruction, the committee on which meets in Albany on the 16th inst. and I wonder if they will send me something worth while to publish! If Col. Godden presides he perhaps may think of the Journal. If I were a man I could just call upon the committee in the midst of its deliberations and say that I'd be glad to aid the good work, and the Journal was at its service - but I wrote a line to the Chairman to that effect some weeks ago and that probably is the limit of my power. Sincerely, Helen I. Parker.TRACY, BOARDMAN & PLATT, 35 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, (MILLS BUILDING) BENJAMIN F. TRACY. ALBERT B. BOARDMAN. FRANK H. PLATT. JAMES R. SOLEY. TIMOTHY D. MERWIN. [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC11 1899 Filed by.............................. New York, December 9, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, Executive Chamber, Albany, New York. My dear Governor Roosevelt: I received your kind letter of December 6 about the Land Board, and I desire to again express to you my appreciation of your thoughtful treatment of this subject. Yours very truly, Frank H. Platt.k. [shorthand writing] [*2372*]P. 7 Personal WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. December 9, 1899. My dear Theodore: I will withdraw a portion of my time tomorrow from my customary devotions and spend it on your paper about trusts, which I have just received. I have not seen the " Outlook" but I am sure that whatever you say will be informed by friendship as well as by conviction and thorough understanding. We had a nice dinner with Mr. Cowles a few nights ago. The Lodges were there, and the whole outfit was in fine form. I am now spending most of my surplus time talking Cuba with Wood, who is thoroughly satisfactory. Faithfully yours, Elihu Root Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 11 9 07 AM 1899 ALBANY BY [*2373*][*[12-9-99]*] "Copy" "This is a private letter! My dear Doctor McKelway= The letter addressed to you by me was not intended for publication, as the reference to yourself in it might have indicated. It was simply a truthful statement that nothing unfair or irregular, in my opinion, should be inferred from the meeting of the Governor and the Attorney General for conference with those who had formulated charges against Col. Gardiner. It never occurred to me that it would be made the text of a personal attack in the Eagle upon myself, the Governor and the Commissioner appointed by the Governor. The phrase "bosom friend" as a statement of the acquaintence [*2374*]2 of Mr. Wilcox and myself is as misleading as it is silly. It is a phrase not used among men of their regard for each other. My relation to Mr Wilcox is in no sense intimate, but such as one honorable man might find consistent with the conviction that only high motives existed in the mind of another, and this would in itself be a basis of regard. To make such a friendship the ground of suspicion that it would be prostituted to a miscarriage of justice is a form of thought as surprising as it is unfair. I have no public protest to make against your [*2375*] 3 version of this matter. I tried to inform you; to say that your view was not in accord with the facts and that we were as intent upon justice for Col. Gardiner as for ourselves. I expected to be believed. This seems not to have been the effect of my letter. Well, one cannot foresee what the demands upon an editor may be; he can only judge what is the unprofessional habit of ordinary men. I did not do any good by writing you; and as in other transactions, such disappointments are "charged up to profit and loss", and this business of life goes on undisturbed." Yours sincerely Thomas R. [???] [??] Dec 9 1899 2376[Enc in Slicer 12-16-99]Henry C. Johnson. Henry C. Johnson, Jr. Office of Roe H. Smith & Co. Auctioneers, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers. (Borough of Queens New York City.) No. 152 Fulton Avenue, Telephone 28 Astoria. Long Island City, December 9th. 1899. [*copy*] NEW YORK HERALD:- We notice in your report of the Granting of Land under water at ASTORIA, to the Astoria Light Heat and Power Company by the State Land Board, that your correspondent at Albany says the land granted- "A little more than sixteen acres of land under water" (and unavailable to any body except the owner of the upland) "Was worth at least $1.000.000 and was given away for the small sum of $3.506.50" The utter absurdity of the above statement is apparent to any person who is at all conversant with land values in Astoria Long Island City. The Land Granted will not be worth $1.000.000 in fifty years, and if not improved by the owner of the upland, is practically worthless, as the water is very deep at the point at which the grant is made, the current very swift, and the channel narrow. The upland adjoining the grant consists of about 250 acres, and is worth not over $500.000 at the outside, and with the improvements contemplated, including the Grant of land under water, it will be years before the whole property will be worth the estimated value placed upon it by some people in Albany who would not be able to find Astoria and Berrians Island if they should come down from Albany and look for them. Right is right, and because Tammany Hall cannot control the ASTORIA LIGHT HEAT and POWER COMPANY is no reason for witholding the latter's rights from them. Aside from the great advantages sure to result from the incoming of an industry which will afford employment to hundreds of residents, and enhance the value of contiguous property, the people of Astoria have earnestly hoped for the granting of this Company's application for water rights, and the [*2377*]Henry C. Johnson. Henry C. Johnson, Jr. Office of Roe H. Smith & Co. Auctioneers, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers. (Borough of Queens New York City.) No. 152 Fulton Avenue, Telephone 28 Astoria. Long Island City, privilege to build a tunnel under the East river through which to supply consumers in Manhattan and Bronx with gas manufactured here, and also to enable the people of Long Island City to obtain gas as cheaply as the people in other sections of the Greater NEW YORK, and especially so as the East River Gas Co. which has a monopoly of the gas business here, has notified all its customers that the price of gas will be $1.05 per thousand cubic feet after January 1st. 1900 while the people of New York City are getting their gas for 65¢ per thousand cubic feet. We at one time had the entire "Casina" property, including upland and all riparian rights of the then owner, under negotiations for sale, and the contracts drawn for four hundred thousand dollars, and this at a time, about four years ago, when values were greater than at present. The negotiation fell through on account of a difference of a paltry $2.500 between the parties, and subsequently the present owners acquired, through other agents the whole tract, water front and all, for about three quarters of that price. It is just possible that by the expenditure of a vast amount of money in reclaiming forty or fifty acres of land under water, including the sixteen just granted, the estimate of $1,000.000 of value for the whole property might be reached, this depending largely upon the use to which it may be put. Yours truly Roe N Smith & Co [*2378*][*[Enc in Smith 12-11-99]*]EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 25 1899 Filed by ______________ Embassy of the United States of America. Berlin. At present: Grand Hotel, Alassio, Italy] Dec. 9, 1899. His Excellency, Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, &c., &c., Albany, New York. My dear Governor: In this sunny little town on the Italian Riviera where I am for a few weeks of quiet to make up some matters of deferred work which could not be done at Berlin, I have read your speeches before the Chamber of Commerce and the Yale Students. Both have delighted me. You are discharging a noble function in bringing home to all classes of our citizens important truths which had been very generally forgotten. I hope that you will lose no opportunity to continue this good work. You are now approaching the session of the Legislature and I hope that you will not weary in well doing. I beg you 2379 2 not to forget among the greater things those two statues of DeWitt Clinton and Seward which ought to stand in front of the Capitol. Forty thousand dollars would do them both splendidly with suitable reliefs about their pedestals; make it fifty thousand and have them monuments of which New York will be proud to all time. Then, too, don't forget Cornell University. It has done and is doing a most magnificent work, more important to the State than that of all the other institutions save possibly Columbia, and it has a vital connection with the state such as no other institution has. Through the efforts of Mr. Cornell and others, a fund which was estimated by the Comptroller at the time as, at the outside, six hundred thousand dollars, has been made more than ten times that sum, all of which and much more are simply gifts to the State. I have always maintained that, as regards primary education the rule should be diffusion of resources, but as regards advanced education concentration of resources. In fact, as to the letter, the rule should be "To him that hath shall be given." Strengthening the more important departments at Cornell by moderate appropriations now3 and then would prove to be one of the best possible investments of the moderate sums required which the State could possibly make. I beg of you not to forget these minor matters among your great ones. With every good wish to you for a New Year, I remain, Yours faithfully, [????.? White?] P. S. Since writing the above a statement comes as to the small number of your pardons compared to those of most of your predecessors. In this too you are rendering a great service and setting a much needed example. In Heaven's name persist in your present line of action as regards this whole matter. A. D. W. Dictated 2380[shorthand writing]New York, December 9, 1899. TO THE GOVERNOR: The Land Commissioners of the State of New York, by unanimous vote, have approved a grant of land under water under Long Island Sound and Berrians Creek, at Astoria, Borough of Queens, New York City, to the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company, for the consideration of Three thousand six hundred and sixty-two and 97/100 dollars. The property was applied for in four parcels, but as the terms and conditions approved by the Commissioners in connection with each grant were the same, for convenience one grant has been made covering the four parcels. The aggregate acerage involved is 16.31. The annexed map correctly shows the location, boundaries and acerage of the four parcels. Speaking generally, these parcels are narrow strips of land under water on the north and south sides of Berrians Creek running back from the outlet of the Creek at the East River a distance of about 2180 feet. The primary objects of the applicant, as is obvious from the character of the property applied for, are, 1st. To acquire the land under water needed for the purpose of the construction by dredging within the bulkhead line of several slips; and 2nd. To improve Berrians Creek by filling in on each bank and deepening the creek by dredging, so as to make [*2180*] [*2381*]2 the creek navigable for vessels of considerable draught. The character and extent of the property are such that the contemplated improvements must necessarily be very expensive. It was proved before the Commissioners that the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company was the owner of the adjacent uplands. These uplands include about Three hundred and eighty-five acres. Grants of the lands under the waters of the East River in front of so much of these uplands as about upon the river (except the parcel numbered 1 on the map) were made to a predecessor in title in 1873, and are now held by the applicant. Without making any close comparison of values, it is apparent from a glance at the map that the lands under water already acquired by the applicant by conveyance from its predecessor in title as above stated must be far more valuable than the lands now applied for. It is also apparent from an examination of the map that the grant by the State of the lands now applied for will enable the applicant to improve the whole property adequately and in such manner as to make it most useful and valuable. The particular use to which it is understood that the applicant intends to devote this property is the erection thereon in connection with the upland above referred to of a plant for the manufacture of gas and coke; but whether this purpose is carried out or not, the improvement of the property in the manner contemplated by the applicant is the first step to any proper and adequate use thereof. Such improvement will not only greatly increase [*2382*]3. the taxable value of the applicant's property, but is likely to stimulate neighborhood values and neighborhood improvements. The applicant has recently paid for the uplands and lands under water already acquired by the sum of Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and such property is now assessed for the sum of Three hundred and fifty-two thousand dollars. THE GENERAL POLICY OF THE STATE WITH REFERENCE TO GRANTS OF LAND UNDER WATER. No grants of land under water can be made by the State except to the owner of the adjacent upland. If the City of New York desires to acquire any riparian rights within the City, these rights can only be acquired by condemnation. The claim once made on behalf of the City that the State could cut off riparian owners from access to the water without compensation by granting the City a strip of land under water exterior to their holdings which the City could fill in, was disallowed by our courts (see Langdon v. The Mayor 93 N. Y. 120) and has now been abandoned. It has always been the policy of the State to make grants in some form upon a proper application by the riparian owner and a payment to the State of such reasonable compensation for the property granted as the Assessors appointed by the Land Commissioners may fix and determine, and no reason appears for departing from this general rule in the present case. The State cannot itself put the property to use; it remains in its hands untaxed, and it is of course in the public interest that such conditions should be changed as soon as par- [*2383*] 4. appear who are willing to pay a reasonable sum for the property and who desire to devote it to a useful purpose. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANTS OF LAND UNDER WATER. The Legislature has deemed it necessary or wise to restrict the Land Commissioners in respect to the terms and conditions of grants of land under water. Prior to 1894 such grants were made in one or the other of two forms; 1st. Grants for beneficial enjoyment; and 2nd. Grants for commercial use. The former were made where it was the intention of the applicant to devote the property to private and exclusive use, and he was prepared to pay a full consideration for the property. The latter were made for a nominal consideration (usually fifty dollars), and in such cases it was stipulated that the public should have the right to use the structures erected on the land under water upon the payment of the usual fees fixed by statute. Prior to 1894 substantially all grants made for beneficial enjoyment contained a provision reserving to the State the right to the property until the same was improved. Since 1894 the larger part of the grants made for beneficial enjoyment have been absolute in form, not containing the provision above referred to. But it will be noted that the grant in question to the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company contains this provision, and to that extent the rights of the State have been better protected by this grant than has been usual in recent years where the State has made grants for beneficial enjoyment. [*2384*] 5. The grant under consideration contains another provision for the protection of the public interest not usually found in grants for beneficial enjoyment. This provition is as follows: Provided, that unless the fulfillment of the purposes set forth in the application for the grant be entered upon in good faith within five years this grant is null and void. This provision prevents the acquisition by the applicant of an indefeasible title in the property unless it carries out in good faith the representations and promises made to the State with reference to the improvement of the property, and the State must, therefore, either get its property back after the expiration of five years or secure in the public interest the benefits resulting from the contemplated improvement. THE CONSIDERATION EXPRESSED IN GRANTS OF LAND UNDER WATER. It has never been in the policy of the State to demand excessive compensation in connection with grants of land under water, even when the same have been made for beneficial enjoyment. The State has always followed the enlightened and beneficent policy of encouraging water front improvements by demanding only reasonable compensation for the land under water upon which such improvements are to be placed. The cost of substantial water front improvements is very large and the State has a pecuniary interest in such improvements which is generally of far greater consequence than the considerations named in the respective grants. [*2385*]6. Localities affected are also interested in such improvements because of the resulting increase of taxable property. At the same time it is plain that except in some extraordinary case, no grant for beneficial enjoyment should be made without requiring the payment of reasonable consideration by the applicant. This consideration is fixed in each case by appraisers selected by the Land Commissioners, whose duty it is to appraise the property to be conveyed at its full market value. Of course, as no conveyance is possible except to the owner of the adjacent upland, it is somewhat difficult to fix such market value. But the intention of the Commissioners in each case is to approve only grants containing considerations fixed by the basis above stated. The tabulated statement hereunto annexed shows a large number of grants of land under water made within limits of Greater New York since January 1, 1898. The acerage covered by each grant and the consideration paid therefor are also expressed. An examination of this statement shows that the average price per acre for such land under water granted for beneficial enjoyment is $148.00 The average price per acre fixed by the Commissioners for the land applied for by the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company is approximately Two hundred and twenty-five dollars. It is apparent, without argument, that the land last above referred to is far less valuable than the average of the appraisals of land described in the tabulated statement. For the reasons above stated it is respectfully submitted [*148*] [*2386*]7. mitted that it is the duty of the Governor to execute the grant of the lands under water applied for by the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company. TRACY, BOARDMAN & PLATT, Attorneys for the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company, 35 Wall street, New York City. 2387 Schedule A. Memorandum concerning grants of land under water heretofore made by the State of New York. Prior to 1892, the state made some 3000 grants of land under water, for the most part in fee, by a grant containing the same exception as the Astoria grant, except in so far as the five years restriction was concerned. The other grants made by the state were for the purposes of commerce and contained a convenant providing that the applicant should improve. Between March 1892 and January 1898, the state made some 370 grants in fee, without any restrictions, and during the same period about 120 restricted grants and grants for the purposes of commerce. Annexed hereto is an extract from the grants made in fee, during this last mentioned period, showing the major portion of the grants made in what is now Greater New York, the acreage, the consideration and the average price per acre. 2388 Date. Grantee. Situation Acres Price Average price per acre. Mch. 92 Recknagel Queens 2.21 128.00 56.80 Mch. 92 Lanthier Queens 8. 266. 33.20 Apl. 92 Bklyn Cy. R.R. Queens 10.83 296.25 26.93 Apl. 92 N.Y.B. & Man. Beach R.R.Co. Brooklyn 3.34 109.50 32.75 " " Murphy Queens 14.43 386.25 26.77 " " Kraft Richmond 6.59 275. 42. July 92 Bliss Brooklyn 10.47 444.80 42. " " Thomas Queens 4.6 194.78 42. Dec. 92 Poillon Brooklyn 3.12 50. 16. Mch. 93 Wardell Brooklyn .456 295.75 590. Sep. 93 Sadler Brooklyn 4.16 558.89 139. Sep. 93 Cummings Brooklyn 1.5 226.39 150. Jan. 94 Gates Brooklyn 1.15 Jan. 94 Egolf Brooklyn 8.36 260.54 32. " " Beston Brooklyn 4.1 160.56 40. " " N.U.Club Brooklyn 4.5 206.85 46. " " Low Richmond 6.1 194.95 32. " " Walsh Brooklyn .87 240.72 288. Mch. 94 Bressette Brooklyn .276 85.54 345. Oct. 94 B. & R.B.Ry. Brooklyn 24.1/4 644.60 25. Feb. 95 Rorke Brooklyn 1.16 394.85 329. Mch. 95 Cava Richmond .97 119.95 125. Oct. 94 B. & R.B.R.R. Brooklyn 24.1/4 644.60 25. Apl. 95 Rorke Brooklyn 1.16 394.85 329. Apl. 95 Roesler Queens 1.87 288.25 198. May 95 Mathison Richmond .738 126.35 180. May 95 Keeley Richmond .438 149.10 370. July 95 Henjes Brooklyn 5.15 439.05 87. 2389 Date. Grantee. Situation Acres Price Average price per acre. Apl. 95 B.& R.R,Ry Brooklyn 5.7 204.31 34. Oct . 95 Jobelman Richmond 4.42 170.25 34. Oct. 96 Rogers Brooklyn 1.43 75. 50. Nov. 95 Mackay Brooklyn 1.84 361.03 290. Jan. 96 Johnston Richmond 20.28 412.25 21 Feb. 96 Balmer Brooklyn 3.2 394.20 131. Feb. 96 Smith Richmond 22.1 544.70 24. Feb. 96 Sacred Heart Bronx 18.1 1287.05 72. Academy. Apl. 96 Howell Bronx .484 88.03 220. Apl. 96 Curtis Brooklyn 3.91 58.39 14. Apl. 96 Bowman Brooklyn .389 58.39 140. Apl. 96 Davis Brooklyn .941 59. 61. Apl. 96 Cring Brooklyn 2.5 69.71 28. Apl. 96 Orienta B.C. Brooklyn 1.1 68.39 68. Apl. 96 Reardon Brooklyn .9 58.39 63. Apl. 96 Kleinan Brooklyn .768 38.39 54. Apl. 96 Canarsie Y.C. Brooklyn 2.1 71.76 36. Apl. 96 Palmer Brooklyn .278 58.39 290. Apl. 96 Harvey Brooklyn .341 58.39 190. Apl. 96 Davis Brooklyn .899 95.84 105. Feb. 96 Smith Richmond 12.6 544.70 45. June 96 Pearson Richmond .35 74.04 113. July 96 Braisted Brooklyn 1.1 81.70 81. Aug. 96 Ireland Brooklyn 3. 96.70 32. Aug. 96 Lowenstein Bronx 13.97 840.38 65. Sep. 96 Cowenhoven Brooklyn 8.9 261.90 29. Nov. 96 Loeb Richmond 1.54 276.77 184. Jan. 97 Rigby Brooklyn .973 58.37 92. Feb. 97 Northridge Brooklyn .21 64.04 320. 2390 Date. Grantee. Situation Acres Price Average price per acre. Nov. 96 Johnson Brooklyn .427 58.39 140. Feb . 97 Cabble Brooklin .179 64.05 320. Feb. 97 O'Brien Brooklyn .513 74.05 150. Feb. 97 Cunningham Richmond 4.63 121.04 26. Mch. 97 Briggs Brooklyn .162 69.67 340. Mch. 97 Williams Richmond 7.96 1632.64 208. Oct. 97 Est. Eppig Queens 28.1/3 640.08 23. Oct. 97 B.& R.B.RY. Brooklyn 4.17 244.08 61. Oct. 97 Christian Brooklyn 19.46 | Oct. 97 Christian Brooklyn 7.6 | 1056.80 39. Oct. 97 Nevins Brooklyn 21.1 1020. 48. Oct. 97 McPherson Brooklyn 16 | Oct. 97 McPherson Brooklyn 4.7 | 677.30 33. Oct. 97 Williamas Brooklyn 52.49 2136. 41. Nov. 97 R.C.O.Asylum Brooklyn 3.31 | Nov. 97 " " Brooklyn 8.2 | 720.31 62. Nov. 97 Buschman Brooklyn 21.62 1078. 50. Nov. 97 Meyer Brooklyn 1.09 87.31 85. Nov. 97 Ferguson Brooklyn 21.62 813.31 38. Nov. 97 Schenck Brooklyn 1.85 87.31 48. Nov. 97 West Brooklyn 9.4 460.31 51. Dec. 97 Walsh Brooklyn 13.1/4 699.73 53. Dec. 97 Woolsey Brooklyn 3.41 | Dec. 97 " " .65 | 375. 94. Dec. 97 Leary Richmond 2.14 835.22 417. Dec. 97 Bechtel " 30.3 | Dec. 97 Bechtel " 12.81| 9373. 170. Dec. 97 Bechtel " 13.45| Dec. 97 S. I.R.T. Richmond 16.29 2073 170. 2391Date. Grantee. Situation Acres Price Average price per acre. Dec. 97 Poillon Brooklyn 1.5 2982.50 654. Dec. 97 Benson Richmond 33.207 4475. 135. Dec. 97 Fitzgerald Brooklyn 5.89 451.82 75. Dec. 97 Horton Brooklyn 4.21 407.81 102. Dec. 97 Curnow Brooklyn 5.54 288.85 42. Dec. 97 Blohm Brooklyn 2.527 164.34 66. Dec. 97 Spier Brooklyn 2.13 166.11 83. Dec. 97 Storer Brooklyn 2.39 181.95 90. Dec. 97 Van Wart Brooklyn 5.25 407.98 81. Dec. 97 Donald Richmond .218 68.90 340. Dec. 97 Dixon Brooklyn 2.02 156.70 77. Nov. 97 Hyde Brooklyn 1.92 138.25 69. Apl. 97 Heinbokel Brooklyn 4.92 406.64 81. Apl. 97 Stauch Brooklyn 1.915 266. 133. Jan. 97 Mitchell Brooklyn 2.81 238.89 79. May 97 Ulmer Brooklyn 5.88 450.82 90. June 97 Pens Brooklyn .51 56.55 112. June 97 Haack Brooklyn .429 61.55 150. June 97 Quigley Brooklyn .888 71.55 87. June 97 Morris Brooklyn 1.590 154.46 102. June 97 Tarbell Brooklyn 4.2 437.21 109. June 97 Laughlin Brooklyn .29 74.89 250. June 97 Jorgensen Brooklyn 9.2 346.90 38. June 97 Davis Brooklyn .3 65.90 210. June 97 Ennis Brooklyn .622 60.90 100. June 97 Dexter Brooklyn 7.5 564.82 80. June 97 Fougera Brooklyn 2.05 194.65 97. July 97 Kelly Brooklyn .397 67.62 175. 2392 Date. Grantee. Situation Acres Price Average price per acre. July 97 Norton Point Brooklyn 37.18 | " " Land Company " 11.1 | 2116. 20. " " " " " 56.1 | Oct. 97 Huber Brooklyn 10.1/4 909.30 90. Oct. 97 Sixsmith Brooklyn 1.8 128.30 71.30 2393From an examination of the foregoing schedules, it will be seen that the only lands under water for which the state, since 1892, has received more than the sum of $300.00 per acre, are the grants of small gores of land, which by reason of their very smallness of size were presumably more valuable in the first place and which values were often raised to a figure disproportionate to their real value by reason of the unwritten rule of the Commissioners of the Land Office to make no grants for less than $50.00. [*2394*]Some twenty-five unrestricted grants have been made within Greater New York since January 1, 1898. The following schedule shows these grants, with the acreage, the consideration and average price per acre. Date | Grantee | Situation | Acres | Price | Average price per acre. Jan. 7 | J. P. McKeon | Richmond | 1.995 | $85.36 | $43.00 Jan. 20 | J. Kaine | Brooklyn | .24 | 119.45 | 477.00 Jan. 19 | C.W.Graves | Richmond | 2.78 | 100.12 | 39.96 Feb. 21 | P. Weidman | Brooklyn | 13.37 | 764.63 | 58.83 Feb. 21 | P. Weidman | " | 10.73 | 544.83 | 49. Feb. 2 | C. Feltman | " | 4.8 | 632.83 | 126. Apl. 21 | W. C. Hawk | " | 3.2 | 261.31 | 87. Apl. 28 | S.I.Rwy Co. | Richmond | 2.77 | 636.80 | 230. " " | " | " | 9.45 | 1926.43 | 203. " " | " | " | | | 200. Aug. 27 | J. Clarke | Queens | 20.505 | 651.08 | 32. Sep. 6 | F. Rohe | Queens | .95 | 251.45 | 280. " " | F. Rohe | " | 1.25 | 340.95 | 272. Sep. 7 | J. Snedecor | Brooklyn | 3.58 | 375.40 | 105. Dec. 8 | N.Y.T & Ter Co. | Richmond | 41.05 | 8250.43 | 201. Dec. 15 | W.J.Howard | Queens | 27.50 | 323.34 | 11. Dec. 15 | W.M.Thomas | Queens | 22.15 | 372.70 | 16. Dec. 15 | D.W.Fenton | Queens | .247 | 252.25 | 1009. Dec. 20 | S.I.R.T.R.R. | Richmond | 16.029 | 2073.05 |125. 1899. Mch. 4 | J.S.Drake | Richmond | 2.38 |189.80 | 38. May 17 | Haberman Mfg.Co. | Queens | 3.9 | 339.13 | 84. May 16 | M.R.Bateman | Brooklyn | 2.609 | 224.88 | 90.94 2395Date | Grantee | Situation | Acres | Price | Average price per acre. May 19 | D.A.Drier | Brooklyn | 4.41 | 306.85 | 68.14 May 22 | J.J.Kittel | Brooklyn | 8.06 | 525.25 | 65. Dec. 1 | Rockaway Park Imp Co.| Queens | 43.11 | 2190.18 | 51. Dec. 1 | N.Y. & R.B. Railway Co.| Queens | 17.011 | 714.74 | 42. In addition to the above five grants have been made for commercial purposes for which the consideration of $50.00 has been exacted. [*2396*][*Platt*] [*[For enc see 12-9-99]*] [*BB*] [*2396A*]grant this request and you will have the lasting gratitude of Mr. Dotys many friends, and the everlasting gratitude of yours most respectfully Fanny P. West. Rochester N.Y. 29 Racine Ave Mrs. James A. West. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, [??] 10 [????] Filed by ------------*] Confidential Dear Governor Roosevelt: You may be much surprised at receiving a letter of this kind. I am very much interested in a motherly way in a young man about forty years of age whose home is in Geneseo, Livingston County. He is a lawyer who has always been an earnest worker in the Republican party, although not a politician [*2398*] politician, but is a great favorite on the county. He was the youngest member of the last Constitutional Convention, and is now Supervisor of the town. He would not think of asking for the position as I am doing. I believe if you knew him, that you would agree with his friends, that there is not a man in his home county that could better fill the position of County Judge then he. It occurred to me that if the appointment is at your disposal, perhaps you would consider this request and possibly think best to grant it. I write this hoping it may not be in vain. Three years ago I wrote to Dr Chauncey Depew asking a great favor of him, and having faith that he would grant it which he did, though my friend said it would be useless to write him. Please Governor Roosevelt if it is in your power [*2399*]Henry C. Johnson. Henry C. Johnson, Jr. Office of Roe H. Smith & Co. Auctioneers, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers (Borough of Queens, New York City) Long Island City, December 11th. 1899. No. 152 Fulton Avenue, Telephone 28 Astoria Hon. W. J. Youngs, Secy. to the GOVERNOR. ALBANY N.Y. My Dear "Will":— I send you a copy of a letter written by us to the N.Y. "Herald" on the subject of the "land grab" of the Astoria Light Heat and Power Co. which of course was not printed by that paper for obvious reasons, but which is nevertheless an entirely truthful statement. I am as familiar with the situation in all its details-"ie"-respecting the lands involved, as I am with my own garden patch, and its not just to the Land Commissioners or the Administration that statements so palpably untrue as the Herald's should stand unchallenged. If of sufficient consequence you might let "Jack" Davies, otherwise the Attorney General, see the letter. With best wishes I am Sincerely yours Henry C. Johnson [*shorthand*][*[For enc see 12-9-99]*] December 11th, 1899 Hon. H. J. Youngs, Secy. to the Governor Albany, N.Y. My Dear "Will":- I send you copy of a letter written by us to the N.Y. "Herald"on the subject of the "land grab" of the Astoria Light Heat and Power Co. which of course was not printed by that paper for obvious reasons, but which is nevertheless an entirely truthful statement. I am as familiar with the situation in all its details-in-respecting the lands involved, as I am with my own garden patch, and its not just to the Land Commissioners or the Administration that statements so palpably untrue as the Herald's should stand unchallenged. If of sufficient consequence you might let "Jack" [?avies] otherwise the Attorney General, see the letter. with best wishes I am Sincerely yours [?] JohnsonChicago. Dec. 12. 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. My Dear Colonel:- [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 15 1899 Filed by............................. I have just finished reading your book "Rough Riders" and I was very much interested in all you you have written. I remember when your book appeared in the magazine how much we all regret that you have left one portion or rather paragraph unfinished. Though you do not know me or of me perhaps yet I met you several times and have spoken to you. Do you remember the first day my regiment (1st Ill) came up beside yours how you stood late that afternoon at the crook in the road near where you later placed your hospital. That is where you were first pointed out to me and I trust I shall never forget. What I want to say is this that in mentioning the lack of supplies you say that members of the First Illinois offered $1.00 apiece for hard tack you could and should have added that so far as the First Illinois is concerned that not a single instance is known of a Rough Rider accepting a cent for a thing they parted with. What they could spare was given never sold. We have written this in our memories and we 2401see no reason why you should not write it in your book. We also have a small item of a 12 mile ride on horseback through the rain storm and night which we all trust to be able to show our appreciation of as we can never repay. Now one more item and I am through. When our ancestors arrived in New Netherlands they kept a very good record of about all they did but they overlooked my family in this way. Director Peter Minuet had for his Store-keeper or Commissioner one Jan Huyghen his bro-in-law. This Jan Huyghen or as we now write it John Huyck died sometime previous to Apr 17-1657 at which time the name "Widow of Jan Huygen" is listed in the Small Burgers of New Amsterdam. (see O'Callahan's Register of New Netherland). June 6-1644 he (Jan Huygen) patented a lot in New Amsterdam (see O'Callahan's History of New Netherland. . appendix III. p.581.). This last is the last date we have of him that we have found so far. From these dates we skip to Andries Hanse Huygh of Albany or Kinderhook and are unable to fill in the blank with any degree of certainty. Have written to N.Y. Geneological and Biographical Soc. to no purpose. If you can make me some suggestion in regard to the manner and the best way to go about filling this blank2 you will place me still more in your debt. Should think that some one could be found who could give a little information concerning the founders of New York City more at least than we now have. The thirteen or fourteen Huycks who served in the Revolutionary War are easy enough but we can not for the life of us find the names of the children of Jahn Jan John or Johannes Huyghen Huygh Huyg Huyk or Huyck though there were several who might be. Hendrick Huygh Swedish Commisary Lieutenant and later Deacon might be one and that Jacob Huygen who was in N.N. Sept 5 1664 might be one but we can not prove it to our satisfaction Now you no doubt are a member of the Holland Society of N.Y. as I shall be some day I hope and possibly will be able to offer some suggestion which will end in my securing that which I want. I think you you will anyhow so I write you Trusting sometime to meet you personally and awaiting your convenience for an answer I am Yours Respectfully John H Huyck Jr. late Corp. Co.I. 1st Infty. Ill. Vol. 2402[SHORTHAND]MILITARY ATTACHE. BRITISH EMBASSY, WASHINGTON. December 12. 1899 My dear Roosevelt I am so disappointed to hear from Miss Moore that she missed you when you called last week, and it seems particularly unfortunate because that was the only afternoon during the whole week that she was not at home! However, it can't be helped now; but I want to thank you very sincerely for going up to see her. She appreciates the honour very much, and is just as sorry as I am to have missed you. I am so busy here just now that I cannot get away to New York nearly as often as I should like; and, following the precedent of Mohammed and the mountain, Miss Moore (and her family) are coming down here at Xmas to spend a fortnight. So I am in luck, how I wish so much it could be arranged that you & she & I could all happento be in N.Y. together for a day, because I am particularly anxious that you should meet her! However there is a liberal allowance of time ahead - so I shall not despair! It is so nice having your sister, Mrs. Cowles, here this winter, and she has been extremely kind to me already. I like her so much, and my happiness would be complete if only you would fly down to visit her occasionally, as you used to in New York But of course I appreciate the difficulty. You will remember General Hutton, who commands the Canadian Army at present? He is extremely anxious to meet you, and I want you to know him, because he is an exceptionally fine soldier (of the new school) and a very able man in more ways than one. He is the original inventor of "Mounted Infantry" - he first organised the colonial forces of Australia - and, amongst other exploits, he is the man who captured Cetywayo, at the end of the Zulu war. So he is worth knowing, & (2) is a very charming fellow to boot! He is also one of the Queen's A.D.C.'s All this is preliminary to saying that he, and Mrs Hutton, are contemplating a brief time in this country during January - a trip which I have urged him to make in order to get a better understanding of Americans & America institutions. He expects to be able to leave [?] about Jan:8, and it would be particularly nice if you & Mrs Roosevelt would let them spend a night at Albany on their way down to N.Y. It is pretty cool cheek of me to suggest this to you, but I believe you will not mind, and I thought you might be glad to meet Hutton & show him a little attention. If it is not convenient to do so - it doesn't matter a bit - and they will never know what they have missed, but if on the other hand you can do it, a note to Major General Hutton, C.B. A.D.C. [?], Ottawa, Canada would always find him, & I feel sure rejoice his heart! Please forgive me if my suggestion(3) appears too impertinent! I have seen a good deal of [?] [?] lately - and admire & like him immensely. His [Report?] is, I think, remarkably able, & is in fact the first [?] [?] official document which was [?] clearly set forth the essential needs of the American army. If he succeeds in pushing his reforms through, he will indeed deserve the gratitude of his country! With all kindest remembrances to Mrs Roosevelt, your daughter & yourself. Yours always Arthur H. Lee G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 23rd STREET NEW YORK 24 BEDFORD STREET, STRAND LONDON. [stamp] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 13 9 01 AM 1899 ALBANY BY........................................ [stamp] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED DEC13 1899 Filed by............................. December 12, 1899 Dear Governor: I am very glad that you keep in mind the advantage of securing for the "Winning of the West" volumes distinctive illustrations, such as the portrait of James Bridger. I am afraid, however, that wemust trouble you for a further word in regard to this portrait, namely as to the portion of the narrative with which it ought properly to be connected. Bridger was, it appears, born in 1804. The narrative of Volume IV. of "Winning of the West" closes with 1807. It would appear, therefore, as if none of the exploration [*2405*] work of Bridger could be referred to in the history as far as printed. His name does not appear in the index nor does that of Jayhawkers. We will, of course, be very ready to put the portrait into Volume IV. if you tell us that it can in any way be included with the narrative. Yours faithfully G.N. Putnam His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt. [SHORTHAND][Extract Copy.] [1] Hdqrs Corp Brigade, 1 Div. 8a.b. [L????]. Dec 12, 1899-7 a.m. Col. Hawze, 34 Infy. X X X X The General know you are doing Everything within the range of human possibility. Gen. Pena congratulated Gen. Young on your march, saying that the trail was considered impassible for troops and that only those who had been over it could form any idea of its difficulties. General Young is very much pleased with what you have done and Congratulates You and Your Men on the Magnificent results X X X X (Sig.) [Smed????g] a.a.g. 2407 to have much confidence in their leaders, [???] they assume you [??] in the end they will smash the Boers up.." The men seem to fight well & show indomitable pluck, but, like in Somar, the officers seem to have no idea EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 14 1899 Filed by IMPERIAL GERMAN EMBASSY, WASHINGTON, D. C. December 12. 99. My dear Roosevelt Got your kind letter just after my arrival. You don't say how you are, but, to judge from your latest sport, you seem to have more high pressure steam 2408to blow off than ever. I shall be [??] delighted to come to Albany for Xmas, & I'm looking forward immensely to skating which I haven't had for years; it will be great fun. Spent a couple of weeks in England with Littledale. He shot a second stag in Scotland (at Ladens place) The head has been greatly discussed, it is larger than a meager thing compared with American, Russian or continental heads. The feeling in England was how they don't seem 2409some quick, [??] skinny fellow. A pity you can't get him to push the Philippines into shape like he has done with Cuba, - or is on the way of doing. Please give my kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt & the children Yours truly H. Sternburg [??] IMPERIAL GERMAN EMBASSY, WASHINGTON, D. C. of handling fairly large [???] badies in the field, & like in Somoa, their waste of ammunition is quite out of proportion with the losses of the enemy. Saw [???] the other day, he 2410the Ambassador is raining difficulties about me leaving home for Xmas, but I hope I shall be able to overcome them. HS. STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 14 1046 AM 1899 ALBANY BY 2411[*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 14 10 45 AM 1899 Albany By ______*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 14 1899 Filed by ______*] United States Senate, Washington D. C., Personal. Dec. 13, 1899. My dear Theodore:- Beveridge is a very bright fellow, well informed and sound in his views. I like him very much, but he arrived here with a very imperfect idea of the rights of seniority in the Senate, and with a large idea of what he ought to have. He expected to get the chairmanship of the Philippine Committee, which is going to be one of the biggest committee's in the Senate, and which they have forced me to take much agains my will for I sacrifice a great deal of personal comfort to do it, and he wanted in addition a place on Foreign Relations. I thought I was unusually lucky to get on Foreign Relations after I hd been two years in the Senate, during which time I was not on any committee that ever met. We have had many applications for the one vacancy on Foreign Relations, and it has gone to Wolcott who had the longest service. The Committee put Beveridge on the Committee on the Philippines--which I think he is fortunate to get and where I think he ought to be. Personally I am very glad to have him there. The Vice-Presidency I consider a settled question, [since you feel as you do], though I do not take the same view of your prospects that you do, but if Root goes on to the ticket it leaves a vacancy in the Cabinet [*2412*]United States of Senate, Washington, D. C., which would just suit you, and is better for you than the Vice-Presidency would be. If I were you I would keep on the lookout and I think there would be a fair opportunity of getting it. You have stood aside for McKinley, and were wise in doing so I think, and you will also stand aside for Root, and I do not see why these actions should not have due merit given to them. Meantime, as you say, you are very well where you are despite the many perils that surround the Governorship of New York, and there is always the chance that there may come an opening in the Senate. There is nothing that I can do at this moment to forward your interests since you decide not to take the Vice-Presidency, but I am always here on the lookout, as you well know. Give my best love to Edith, Always yours, H. C. Lodge [*2413*][*[For attachment see 12-13-99]*] State of New York Office of the Secretary of State, Albany, December 13th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. Dear Sir:- In reply to your letter of the 12th inst. addressed to the Commissioners of the Land Office, asking for information as to grants of land under water within the territory of the City of New York, I have the honor to say in behalf of the Commissioners of the Land Office: Grants of lands under water since 1894 have been of three kinds, as follows: 1. Purposes of Commerce containing the following exception and reservation: "Excepting and reserving, to all and every, the said people, the full and free right, liberty and privilege of entering upon and using all and every part of the above-described premises in as ample a manner as they might have done had this power and authority not been given, always excepting such parts thereof as are actually occupied and covered by structures, decks or buildings of a permanent character, and such parts of said premises as have been actually filled in and reclaimed from low or marsh land, or have been inclosed by a sea wall." [*2414*]-2- 2. Restricted Beneficial Enjoyment, containing the following condition: "And, these presents are upon the express condition that the said grantee shall acquire no right, title or interest in or to the above-described premises, unless within five years from the date of these presents, he shall actually appropriate said premises above described to the purposes of commerce by erecting thereon a public dock or docks, and that all of the right, title and interest in and to so much of the above-described premises as are not actually occupied and covered by said dock or docks and their necessary approaches, shall remain in the said people in the same manner as if these presents had not been granted, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding." 3. Full Beneficial Enjoyment, which is an absolute grant without any condition or restriction whatever. At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Land Office held December 7, 1899, this last form of grant referred to was abolished by unanimous vote of the full board, and hereafter no grants without conditions will be made. Attached hereto is Schedule "A" showing all grants of land made within the City of New York, since January 1, 1898, giving name of grantee, county, area granted and price paid in each case; Also Schedule "B" showing some of the grants made since January 1, 1894, and prior to January 1, 1898. Upon filing in the office of Secretary of State of applications for grants of land under water in the City of New York, [*2415*]-3- Section 86 of Chap. 378, Laws of 1897, was complied with by sending to the Department of Docks and Ferries of the City of New York, a notice of each application in the form shown by Schedule "C" attached hereto. Prior to the granting of the application, July 28, 1898, of Edward A. Whittemore and others, for grant of land under waters at Long Island City for purposes of Commerce, the Department of Docks and Ferries of the City of New York asked that there be inserted in grants the following provisions: "And the part of the second part for self "and assigns, covenants that if at any time hereafter, the City of "New York, or its proper department, officers or officer shall decide "to extend or improve the lands of soil under water hereby granted or "any portion thereof, in the manner provided by law, it or he as the "case may be, shall have the right to enter upon said property provided " the Board of Docks, shall give to the part of the second part " or assigns months notice in "writing of its intention to use said property or any portion thereof, "for the improvement of the water front in the vicinity of the premises "hereby granted. "And the said part of the second part hereby covenant "and agree that shall and will at the expiration of said "months notice vacate and surrender the said premises with all "improvements thereon, or so much of said premises as may or shall lie "within the lines of any exterior wharf, street or place determined "upon or that may be hereafter determined upon the Board of Docks [*2416*]-4- "and approved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. "And it is further covenanted by the part of the second "part, for "and assigned that will not make a demand for any loss, "damage or compensation against said party of the first part by reason "of the surrender and vacation by "of said wharf property, or for or on account of any structures or "improvements which may have been erected or constructed by the said "part of the second part on the said premises hereby." The Whittemore application was referred to the Standing Committee of the Board and on the 8th day of July, 1898, at the office of the Attorney-General in the City of New York, the matter was heard and the committee reported its findings to the Commissioners of the Land Office at a meeting held July 28, 1898, in which report the committee recommended that the grant be made with the condition set forth above under the head of grants for purposes of commerce. In the case of the People of the State of New York on the relation of the City of New York against Timothy L. Woodruff and others, composing the Commissionaers of the Land Office of the State of New York,- reported in 25 Misc. 202; 39 App. Div. 123; and No. 317 Combined Official Series p. 14 (generally known as the Whittemore case,- Proceedings Commissioners of the Land Office, 1898, p. 115), the City of New York by mandamus sought to compel the Commissioners of the Land Office to insert in the grants of land under water included in the present limits of New York City, applications for which were then before the Commissioners, certain terms and conditions recommended by [*2417*] -5- the Board of Docks and which the Commissioners had previously refused to insert. The Court of Appeals, sustaining the action of the lower courts, decided, in effect, that the City of New York was not entitled, as a matter of legal right, to require the Commissioners of the Land Office to insert in a grant of lands under water to the riparian proprietor conditions recommended by the Board of Docks. In his opinion, at page 127, Judge Merwin says: "The statute evidently contemplates that there may be applications, in regard to which the Board of Docks will determine and shall report whether the granting of the same will conflict with the rights of the city or be otherwise injurious to its public interests. Whether in such a case the Commissioners have any power to make the grant need not be here considered, for no such report was made and this is not an action for an injunction." Since the decision of the Whittemore case the Department of Docks and Ferries of the City of New York has filed remonstrances in the following form: "The Board of Docks of this City has examined into the application above referred to (the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company), and find that the same will conflict with the rights of the City under the provisions of Chapter 378 of the Laws of 1897, and would be otherwise injurious to the public interests of the City, and therefore the Board protests against the granting of said application, and requests that, if necessary, a public hearing be had on said application, notice of which shall be given to this Department, as it desires to be represented thereat." [*2418*]-6- In compliance with the request of the Department of Docks and Ferries of the City of New York, a hearing was held, and the Committee reported to the Commissioners of the Land Office at a meeting held June 29, 1899, that "the position taken by the Board of Docks of the City of New York is untenable and that the Commissioners of the Land Office of the State of New York have full power to make the grants herein applied for." The report was adopted and the applications ordered to take the usual course of applications for grants of lands under water. In reference to the value of the uplands of the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company, the only information we have is that the application shows that the upland immediately adjoining the land under water granted, containing 86.04 acres, is assessed at $68,875. Supplementing this the applicant has rendered a statement to the Commissioners of the Land Office to the effect that the upland of about three hundred and fifty-two acres acquired by it in the neighborhood of the lands applied for, cost approximately the sum of $350,000. Adjoining the Astoria Grant, on the east is a piece of land under water, 55.55 acres in extent, granted to William Steinway and others in October, 1871. Fifty dollars was paid to the State for this grant. Two other parcels of land water, viz.: one adjoining the Astoria Grant and which is on the East River side of Berrians Island of 27.7 acres, and the other adjoining the Astoria Grant on the west of 40.94 acres, were granted in one Patent to Edward J. Woolsey in October, 1873, also for $50.00. [*2419*]-7- The said grants to Steinway and Woolsey each contain the following exception and reservation: "Excepting and reserving to all and every the said People, the full and free right, liberty and privilege of entering upon and using all and every part of the above described premises, in as ample a manner as they might have done had this power and authority not been given, until the same shall have been actually appropriated and applied to the purposes of Commerce, by erecting a Dock or Docks thereon, or for the beneficial enjoyment of the same by the adjacent owner." As has been above shown, the grants for full beneficial enjoyment made between eighteen hundred ninety-four and the present time, had no exception or reservation. The Astoria Grant contains the following exception and reservation: "Excepting and reserving to all and every the said People the full and free right, liberty and privilege of entering upon and using all and every part of the above described premises in as ample a manner as they might have done had this power and authority not been given, until the same shall have been actually appropriated and applied to the purposes of Commerce, by erecting a Dock or Docks or other improvements of a substancial character thereon, or for the beneficial of the same by the adjacent owner; provided that unless the fulfilment of the purposes set forth in the application and the grant be entered upon in good faith within five years, this grant be null and void. Yours respectully, John T. McDonough, Secretary of State. [*2420*][*[For 2 encs see 12-13-99]*][*Extract Copy*] No. Hdqtrs Cav Brig 1 Div 8 a.c. Laoag, Dec 13, 1899 8a.m. Col Howzer Lieut. Col. Hayes leaves in charge of shoes, stockings and some additional rations for your command at once. A force will land this p.m. from the "Wheeling" at Baugui. Words fail to express admiration for the energy, endurance, and work of your command. Every effort is being made to aid you. x x x x (Sig) Young Brigadier General. [*2421*] 2421Dec 13 1899 THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION, 7 WEST FORTY THIRD STREET. His Excellency Theodore Roosevelt EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED DEC 12 1899 Dear I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your kind and unexpected letter of yesterday's date. I am deeply sensible of the honor you would confer upon me. Will you permit me to wait upon you at your chambers at the Capitol on Friday next (the 18th) and bring my answer with me? I thank you most sincerely respectfully yours [A][P] Patterson[ca 12-13-99] SCHEDULE "A". Grants made since January 1, 1898. Name. County. Area. Amount Paid. C. Burnett, Mary & others, Queens, 19,000 sq ft. $50.00 area in acres. F.B. Bateman, Margaret R., Kings, 2.609 224.88 F.B. Clarke, John, Queens, 20.505 651.08 F.B. Drake, J. Sterling, Richmond, 2 3-8 189.80 F.B. Dreier, D.A., Kings, 4.41 306.85 F.B. Feltman, Charles, Kings, 4.8 632.83 F.B. Fenton, D.W., Queens, .247 252.25 F.B. Graves, C.W., Richmond, 2.78 100.12 F.B. Hawk, W.C., Kings, 3.2 261.31 F.B. Howard, W.J. Queens, 27 1-2 323.34 R.B. Haberman Mfg. Co. Queens, 3.9 399.13 C. Hyde, Lillia Babbit & others Queens, .5 264.00 F.B. Jennings, W. & O.G. Queens, 14.198 294.08 F.B. Kaine, J. & M. Kings, .24 119.45 F.B. Kittel, Joseph J. Kings, 8.06 525.25 F.B. McKeon, J.F. Richmond, 1.995 85.36 C. Mara, P.J. Queens, 7.454 50.00 F.B. New York Transit & Ter. Co. Richmond, 41.05 8250.43 F.B. New York & Rockaway Beach Railway Co. Queens, 17.011 714.74 F.B. Rohe, Florian, Exrs. of Queens, .95 251.45 F.B. " " Queens, 1.25 340.95 C. Robinson, J.P. Kings, .25 50.00 F.B. Rockaway Park Improvement Co. Queens, 43.1135 2190.18 F.B. Staten Island Railway Co. (1) Richmond, 2.077 636.80 F.B. " " " (2) " 9.45 1926.43 F.B. " " " (3) " --- 200.00 2424-2- Name. County. Area. Amount Paid. F.B. Snedioor, John & Others, Kings, 3.58 375.40 F.B. Staten Island Rapid Transit R.R. Co. Richmond, 16.029 2073.05 F.B. Thomas, W.M. Queens, 22.15 372.70 F.B. Weidmann, Paul, Kings, 10.73 764.83 F.B. Weidmann, Paul, Kings, 5 1-8 544.83 C. Whittemore, E.A. & others Queens, .3 50.00 R.B. Quien & Moore, Richmond, 1.906 533.45 R.B. Donovan & Donovan Richmond, .03 200.00 Note.- C, commerce grants. F. B., full beneficial enjoyment grants. R. B., restricted beneficial enjoyment grants. Ar. $87 per acre 2425SCHEDULE "B". Containing some Grants made prior to January 1st, 1898, and since January 1st, 1894. Name. County. Acres. Amount Paid. Egolf, Edward Kings, 8.36 $ 260. 54 Low, C. A. & Geo. A., Richmond, 6.1 194.95 Brooklyn & Rockaway Beach R. R. Co, Kings, 24.25 644.60 Manhattan Beach Hotel Land Co. Kings, 285.8 20,289.64 Henjis, Henry, Kings, 5.15 439.65 Brooklyn & Rockaway Beach R. R. Co. Kings, 5.7 204.32 Johnston, Minnie M., Richmond, 20.28 412.25 Sacred Heart Academy, Bronx, 18.1 1287.05 Smith, Lenox, Richmond, .35 74.04 Christian, Elmira E. Kings, 27.06 1056.80 Nevins, Ellen, Kings, 21.1 1020.00 Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kings, 11.51, 720.31 Bechtel, Eva, Richmond, 64.64 9373.88 Norton Point Land Co. Kings, 104.28 2116.80 2426[*[Enc in McDonough 12-13-99]*][*"C." [ca 12-13-99]*] STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Albany, _____________________ To the Department of Docks of the City of New York. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of sec. 86 of chapter 378 of the Laws of 1897, that ____________ _________ hs., filed an application in this office (the record office of the Commissioners of the Land Office) for grant of land under waters of _____________________, at _______________________ County, for ______________________ A copy of printed notice of application in enclosed herewith. You will please examine into such application and determine whether the granting of the same will conflict with the rights of the City of New York under the provisions of the act above referred to, or be otherwise injurious to the public interests of the said city, and report your conclusions to the Commissioners of the Land Office. Yours respectfully, Deputy Secretary of State and Clerk of the Commissioners of the Land Office. 2427 For Dr. Shaw's private eye, and return to the Governor. 2428[Enc in McDonough 12-13-99][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 13 1899 Filed by ----*] John Allison, Lawyer. Nashville, Tenn., Decr 14 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Albany New York My dear Sir: This letter is based on the assumption of two facts, viz that the subject mater will appeal to and interest you, and secondly, that you will be inclined to and will help me, if you can. For years I have had in mind a project "that lies on my heart like the dew on the flowers," and have been watching and waiting for developments. Have waited for the development of a sentiment and watched for the coming of a man, or two. without more preliminary remarks, it is this, a "Confederate Soldiers House." We have purchased in this state, by state apportionment, a part of the Hermitage, Jacksons old place, and have erected a building that accommodates a portion of the old fellows who are penniless, helpless, and without any one to take care of them, but there are quite a good many -- who cannot be taken care of and this number is increasing, from year to year. Their condition can be imagined and state pension laws for ex confederate soldiersJOHN ALLISON, LAWYER. VANDERBILT BUILDING. NASHVILLE, TENN., ______ 1899. have always been supported and voted for by every republican and by federal societies who have been members of the General Assembly, as also appropriations for the House at the Hermitage. The pension laws are strict and provide for none except those totally disabled in battle, or in the line of duty, however, those who are in poverty- and want, enfeebled by age, and without anyone to take care of them, suffer because the Home mentioned will not accommodate them. Almost every other field of philanthropy has been entered by someone, the one, suggested by me is open. he who first enters it, if he comes from the East, and was not of us during the Civil war, will appeal to a sentiment in the South that would rise up and call him blessed, and sent by the Father, you know as much if not more, of southern sentimentalisms, as any man in the East, and will really see that what I say is true. Now, the war with Spain brought out latent patriotism and characteristics in Col John Jacob Astor (as will the present Governor of New York) that caused southern people to lavish admiration and praise without stint, none known alive was not merited, all which is my apology for this letter, I want, in some way to get my project [*2430*]JOHN ALLISON, LAWYER VANDERBILT BUILDING NASHVILLE, TENN., _______________ 1899 before Col. Astor, and, after thinking over several ways to do this - I write you. The sum required would be small indeed, as compared with the comfort and happiness it would bring to these old fellows (who simply fought for their convictions,) and the gratitude that would go to the giver. I do not know what the relations existing between you and Col. Astor are, but assume they are friendly and cordial and that you, if what I say appeals to you, will find a way to bring this matter to his attention. If in all my ideas I am in error why just let it end before it begins, for I have never mentioned to a human being, except my wife what I have had in mind - and have not told her of my purpose to write you, and that I contemplated trying to interest Col Astor in this fascinating field, sentimentally speaking, for a big hearted philanthropist. Of course, whoever might give money to erect a suitable building, would have [?] sight, and would be expected to exercise it, to impose terms on the state to maintain the [?], case for the building onto. I trust you are well, and if it is your ambition to "expand" politically, you may do so. I am an expansionist, ie, for holding all that came to us as a result of the latest war, and want Cuba too, and there let us expand our [metalic?] money basis also. Very truly yours as John Allison 2431 EDGAR T. BRACKETT. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. SARATOGA SPRINGS. N.Y. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, DEC 15 1899 ??led by*] September 14" 1899 My dear Governor - The Supt. [Svs.?] matter, as to which us talked some this morning, needs careful handling, it seems to me. I have no specific recommendation, certainly yet, but only want to advise calmness and coolness and patience. I am not writing because I think you will not exercise all these, for I think you will, but because of my notion that it is a time for extraordinary care, both for the party and yourself. Keep thinking a while, before you do anything or announce anything I can't. help thinking the situation very delicate and while I would not have you shrink a line from any juncture presented, I don't. want you to make the slightest mistake. My excuse for volunteering this advice in that I love you. Yours Always Edgar Brackett. The Governor Theodore Roosevelt. [*2432*]Copy. Saratoga Springs, Dec. 14th, 1899. My Dear Sir: The annually recurring question of dates for our Race Track is presently to be decided. I want to bespeak for Saratoga the month of August, if it is possible to reach that result. I want to to reiterate what I have said before that this is made not so much on behalf of the Association itself as on behalf of the Community. The prosperity of the village seems to be bound up in the success of the Racing Association and it is, therefore, a matter of great importance to us. It does not seem as though giving this Association the month of August will curtail any other proper right, and I earnestly hope that it may be done. Yours truly, (Signed) Edgar T. Brackett August Belmont, Esq., 2433[*[Enc in Belmont 4-3-00]*] STATE OF NEW YORK. Attorney General's Office, Albany, December 14, 1899. To the Honorable, The Governor, Albany, N. Y. Sir:- Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Land Office, at a meeting held in the office of the Secretary of State on December 13, 1899, which resolution directed that the Secretary of State and the Attorney-General furnish to your Excellency from the records in their respective departments the information which you requested in your letter of December 12th, addressed to the Commissioners of the Land Office, I beg to submit the following: When I first assumed office, I found on file numerous applications for grants of land under the waters of Greater New York. To all of these the Department of Docks had filed formal remonstrances, stating, in all cases, that the applications had been examined by the Board of Docks, which had determined that the granting of the applications would conflict with the rights of the city under the Greater New York Charter, and would be otherwise injurious to the public interests of the City of New York. No reasons were given for the conclusion reached by the Department of Docks. All these applications, and formal remonstrances thereto, were referred to the Standing Committee on the Hearing of Remonstrances, of which the State Engineer & Surveyor, and the State Treasurer, as well as myself are members. This Committee heard all the parties in interest on June 22, 1899, We had before us Sixteen (16) applications, including the four (4) Astoria applications; and the objections to the granting of them were, in all cases, precisely similar. The Board of Docks was represented at that hearing by the Honorable, Charles Blandy and the Honorable E. J. Freedman, Assistants to the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York. The Board of [*2434*] -2- Docks, through its representatives, took the position that the Dock Board is the body with whom rests the exclusive right to determine whether a grant shall or shall not be made, and that when the Dock Board manifests its determination against the issuance of a patent by an appropriate resolution which evidences its judgment in that regard, the Board of Land Commissioners have not the power to make a grant. They contended that the Dock Commissioners were the sole judges of the question whether a grant shall be made to a riparian proprietor or not. With that view the Committee did not concur, and upon the presentation of their report to the full board, it was adopted by a unanimous vote. Such a view would have the effect to divest the Commissioners of the Land Office of all control over the lands under the waters included within the limits of the present City of New York,- would divest the State of such control exercised from the very earliest times, and place it in the hands of the City of New York through its Board of Docks. Until the Courts shall have held that the Legislature intended to do this, and did do this, when it passed the Greater New York Charter, I hold it to be the plain and absolute duty of this Board to uphold vigorously the little of the People of the State to such lands as against the claims of the City of New York. In that opinion and in the arguments of Counsel, the so-called Whittemore case, which also involved the rights of the Greater City of New York to lands under water in its territory, was referred to. In the Whittemore case, the City of New York by mandamus sought to compel the Commissioners of the Land Office to insert in the grants of land under water included in the present limits of New York City, applications for which were then before the Commissioners, certain terms and conditions recommended by the Board of Docks and which the Commissioners had previously refused to insert. The Court of Appeals, sustaining the action of [*2435*] -3- the lower courts, decided, in effect, that the City of New York was not entitled, as a matter of legal right, to require the Commissioners of the Land Office to insert in a grant of lands under water to the riparian proprietor conditions recommended by the Board of Docks. Upon the adoption of the committee's report by the Commissioners, the Sixteen (16) applications then took their regular course, and were duly referred to the State Engineer & Surveyor for his examination and formal report thereon, and to the State Comptroller for his appraisal and formal report thereon. On October 19th I received a letter from Mr. Blandy, in which he wrote: "I am now in position to proceed to test the question we are all so anxious to have settled," referring, of course, to the question of the respective rights of the Department of Docks and of the State Land Board. His letter concluded with the request that I designate some person in New York with whom he might arrange details. He stated: "someone of the several counsel reprsenting the respective claimants - - - Mr. Burr, for instance, will be entirely agreeable- - or Mr. Boardman." Mr. Burr had acted as Counsel in the Lillia Babbitt Hyde application, a patent for which had been issued but a short time before the receipt of Mr. Blandy's letter; and as this was the first patent issued after the decision of the Commissioners mentioned above, it could very properly have been made the test case; but Mr. Blandy had yet to learn from his astute chief the political possibilities of an aggressive injunction order, an open letter, and a simple writ of certiorari. In answer to the preceding letter, I stated that I would lay the matter before the Board. On November 1st I again received a letter from Mr. Blandy, who had grown "fearful" that the four months time during which the rules of practice required him to commence his certiorari proceeding might expire. In that letter he also asked for a copy of the opinion of the [*2436*]-4- Committee, above referred to. As I was about to leave the city at that time, I had my assistant in charge of these matters write a letter to Mr. Blandy, of which the following is a copy: Albany, N. Y., November 3rd, 1899." "The Honorable, Charles Blandy, Ass't. Corporation Counsel, City of New York. Dear Sir: Your letter of October 31st addressed to the Attorney-General has by him been referred to me for answer. In response to your request, I send you under separate cover a copy of the minutes of the Commissioners of the Land Office, which on page 85 contain the opinion which you desire. Since the date of that opinion the applications have taken their usual course and only two have been acted upon. At page 139, and at page 164, of the minutes, you will find the two applications to which I refer. I desire to add that the Hyde patent was signed and issued on September 9th, and the Robinson patent was signed and issued on October 14th. I assume that this letter contains the information which you desire in order to place you in a position where you can act at once. Very truly yours, Lewis M. Scheuer, Land Department." The information sent to Mr. Blandy in that letter, together with the printed minutes of the Commissioners of the Land Office, and the dates of the issuance of the patents, as recorded in the office of the Secretary of State, thus enabled the Corporation Counsel to commence an action at once, in either or both of the cases named, to test the very question which is involved in the Astoria grants about which he is now so deeply [*2437*] -5- solicitous. The inactivity of the Corporation Counsel continued; and in due and regular course, on December 1, 1899, two other patents of land under the waters embraced in the Greater City of New York were issued. Again, nothing was heard from the Corporation Counsel. On December 7th the Astoria grants having been reached in their regular order, were acted upon. On December 9th Mr. Whalen addressed a letter to your Excellency, which is wholly discourteous and unfair to the State officials, and entirely misleading. In that letter he states that we "have yielded to the application f this private corporation"and neglects to state that no exception had been made in this case and that four patents had already been issued in which precisely identical questions were involved. He further states that he is very desirous that your Excellency shall not affix your signature to the grant until the legal questions involved are disposed of by the Courts; and he concludes with the following request: "May I ask, therefore, that you will withhold your signature to the Letters Patent until the question of an injunction can be formally passed upon by a Special Term Judge of your district?" Had Mr. Whalen been sincerely anxious to protect the interests of the City of New York, there would have been no necessity for this frantic appeal for time, because he already had information several months ago which would have enabled him to bring a proper test action similar to the one now contemplated. It is therefore clear that in the granting of the Astoria applications, the Commissioners of the Land Office did precisely what they had done before and since, when applications were before them for grants of land under the waters of Greater New York; that they acted in a manner which was legal, proper, usual and fair; that the question of the board's power to make [*2438*] -6- such grants is simply one of law, which the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York was given the opportunity to raise in the Courts about September 9th, when the first patent was issued involving the very point now in dispute; and that this department has not only not hampered him, but has shown its willingness to aid him in bringing this matter before the Courts for their prompt consideration and determination. Yours respectfully, J [?] Davies Attorney-General. [*2439*] [*?*] [*State of New York Executive Chamber, DEC 15 1 19 AM 1899 Albany Filed by ...................................*] HAZEL & ABBOTT, Attorneys & Counselors at Law, BUFFALO, N. Y. Cor, Eagle, Pearl & Niagara Streets. John R. Hazel Frank A. Abbott. December 14th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of State of New York, Albany, N. Y. My Dear Governor:- I have had under careful consideration all that was said the other day in our interview and conclude that no one from Erie County should be urged by us for the appointment of Adjutant-General. Mr. Kreinheder, Chairman of the County Committee, has had the matter under consideration and concurs. We appreciate the kind suggestion but we live in the hope that later on you will find it convenient and proper to do something in the way of giving an appointment to one of our laborers in the political vineyard. The office of Adjutant-General is an honorable and responsible one and whoever it is bestowed upon will have cause for gratification. The Supreme Court Judgeship matter still agitates our people. The Press keeps banging away in the morning and after-noon, and I am fearful that if you cannot see your way clear to appoint Clinton, much disappointment will be felt. The Merchant's Exchange are taking up the matter, as is also the Bar Association and various other influential citizens, I am informed, have been appealed to to urge you to make the appointment from Erie County. Believe me, Governor, I understand the embarassing features of the situation. As for myself, I thank you for the consideration which you have shown. I am, Faithfully Yours, John R. Hazel 2440Trust & Deposit Company of Ononwaya, Syracuse, N.Y. FRANCIS HENDRICKS, PRESIDENT ALBERT K. HISCOCK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT. JAMES BARNES, SECRETARY. FRANK H. HISCOCK, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT. [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 15 1899 [??????} by ____________________ *] [*shorthand*] Syracuse, December 14th, 1899. My dear Governor: I am in receipt of the photograph of yourself which you have kindly sent me, and I thank you for the remembrance. I will put it in my den by the side of the one given me at the close of the session of the Assembly of 1884. You undoubtedly saw Merlin's dispatch to the Tribune, in relation to my action on the superintendency of insurance. It is not necessary, but I will state the fact that I did not consult anyone, neither did anyone volunteer any advice in relation to that matter. Faithfully yours, Francis Hendricks Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 15 914AM 1899 ALBANY BY ___________________*] 2441[*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 16 1899 Filed by ______*] JUDGE'S CHAMBERS, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, Northern District of Illinois, CHICAGO. Dec. 14, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. My Dear Governor:- The press have been making considerable use of your name as a possible candidate for the Vice Presidency. It seems conceded that New York is entitled to that position, and when New York is under consideration you are always in mind. I have no idea that you would entertain such a suggestion, but wish to place myself on record opposing any such action by you. Governor Roosevelt is a more important person than Vice President Roosevelt would be. There is only one case in which the position could be deemed an advance for you, and that is one which all of us honestly pray may not arise. Even in that case it is a doubtful honor to be known as "Mis Accidency", in history. If you should allow your name to be used it will inevitably take off the fine edge of a "Roosevelt Campaign". The historical prominence of American vice presidents, in that position or as President, is not such as to appeal to a man's intelligent desire to swell the list. You have many admirers in prominent places who confidently expect you to fill a most important place before the people in the future. It would seem that the disposition of newly acquired uxorious complaisance to place oneself financially at the mercy of ones consort, has resulted in a depletion of the ranks of presidential possibilities, and the benefit comes to the supervisors--one of whom you are which." [*2442*] Judge's Chambers, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, Northern District of Illinois, CHICAGO. Dec. 14, 1899. R. #2. I send you Christmas greetings, while I heartily congratulate you upon the manner in which you have administered the complicated duties of the office you now hold. With great regard, Yours, C. C. Kohlsaat [*2443*][[shorthand]][*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 15 9 14 AM 1899 ALB., NY BY.............*] NESMITH BROTHERS, General Office, 28 South Street. Mahogany and Cedar Yards: West, Eagle and Freeman Sts. Brooklyn. -------- Pier and Yards: Oak Street, Brooklyn. -------- Storage, Warehouses: 292 to 295 South Street, 299 to 305 Water Street, New York. ------- Telephone No. 333 Broad H.E. Nesmith Jr. Howard M. Nesmith. New York, Dec 14th 1899, Sir: Pardon me for sending you another note regarding "Land under Water ." Your letter to the Land Board (in today's [????] ) asks: x x x How the expansion rights as in the side been disposed of, and if so, at what price? x x x Our old homestead is on the East River, 1200 feet from the Astoria Gas Co's property. The State granted us title to the land under water on October 6th 1873. There is a little over 3/5 of an acre of it: and of course we would [?] rate's fixed (this is a bona fide offer) to sell to the city at the city's quotation (see Mr Whalen's letter) of $3,000,000 for sixteen acres, viz., for $112,500*. This would give quite a fair return for holding twenty-six years. *We could be persuaded to pay for the stamps on the deed -- Very respectfully yours, Th. E. Hunnington I have had no time to look up the account but the Land Board can tell what was paid for it. [*2444*][*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 15 9 16 AM 1899 ALBANY By ______] PF Adjutant General's Office, ALBANY, N. Y. December 14, 1899 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, New York. My dear Governor: I want to express to you, although it is difficult to do so in proper terms, my high appreciation of your very kind letter accepting my resignation as Adjutant-General, which I have just received and read. I am profoundly sorry to leave your staff, but for reasons explained to you, it seemed necessary. While I do not now expect again to hold public office, I want to assure you that it will be a pleasure if I can be of any assistance to you in any way. Your public career has only just commenced, and I, with many of your friends, look forward with the utmost assurance to your continued success and promotion. I hope that while in private life, I may have an opportunity of serving you in some way. Mrs Andrews and myself are looking forward with much pleasure to a few days, probably Thursday and Friday during the last week of the year, which we will spend together in Albany making a few calls upon our friends. With my best compliments, believe me Yours very sincerely, Avery D. Andrews 2445State of New York, Attorney General's Office, Albany, December 15, 1899. To the Honorable, The Governor, Albany, N. Y. Sir:- In response to your inquiry with reference to lands under water within the present limits of the City of New York and your inquiry as to what lands are now owned by them, and the procedure necessary to be adopted for the acquirement of lands under water by the City, I beg to submit the following: The City of New York, by the terms of Dongan charter, granted in 1686, and of the Montgomerie charter, granted in 1730 (which charters were, in turn, confirmed by the first Constitution of the State in 1777), acquired title to the tide-way or land between high and low water mark on the whole circuit of Manhattan Island and held it as an absolute fee. Forman vs. Mayor, 6 Seld. 567. Towle vs. Remsen, 70 N. Y. 303. Langdon vs. Mayor, 93 N. Y. 134. Mayor vs. Hart, 95 N. Y. 443. Sage vs. Mayor, 154 N. Y. 61. By section 31 of chapter 115 of the Laws of 1807 the City of New York took title to lands outside of this tide-way; and in December of that year the Commissioners of the Land Office, by Letters Patent duly issued by them, granted to the City all the right, title and interest of the People of the State to the lands under water referred to by the act of 1807. Section 1 of chapter 58 of the Laws of 1826 and section 3 of chapter 182 of the Laws of 1837 made other grants to the city of similar nature; and by chapter 285 of the Laws of 1852 all lands along the Harlem River from the East River or Sound to the North of Hudson River were granted to the City of New York. These charters and laws, therefore, granted to the City of New York the titles to the landsd under water within and around Manhattan Island. [*2446*]-2- Title 2 of chapter 3 of the Greater New York Charter relates to the "grants of lands and franchises to the City of New York in aid of commerce." Section 83 of the above title provides, in effect, that the City of New York shall have the control of the water-front of the entire city, as provided for the charter, subject, however, to the rights of private owners of property; and it is given the power to perform the acts and to acquire the property and facilities "necessary and proper for the navigation, intercourse and commerce, foreign and domestic, of the city." For this purpose, also, there is granted in fee to the City of New York the property and interests of the State in the lands under water "embraced within the projected boundary lines of any street intersecting the shore line, and which street is in public use or which may be hereafter opened for public use, extending from high-water mark" out into the water as far as the city shall require the same for ferries, wharves, docks, etc. This section ends as follows: "The Commissioners of the Land Office shall from time to time convey or patent the land herein granted to the city for said purposes as and whenever required by the Board of Docks." Section 4 provides that the property and franchises granted as above and the works and structures so authorized are not to be the subject of sale and are to be held by the city in perpetuity. Section 85 reads as follows: "This grant (referring to the grant set forth in section 83) shall not impair or affect any existing valid private rights or the existing riparian rights of owners of private property, or the lawful rights of private owners of docks, piers and other structures in the said city, or any part thereof." [*2447*]-3- Section 86 of this same title reads as follows: "After the approval of this act no patent of soil or land under water within The City of New York, as herein constituted, shall be made except to The City of New York or to the riparian proprietor. If the board of docks with the approval of the commissioners of the sinking fund, shall project a plan or plans for the construction of docks, between street intersections as aforesaid, and desire a grant of land under water for that purpose, they shall make application therefor to the commissioners of the land office, who thereupon shall give notice to the riparian proprietor before taking action in the matter and shall make such grant to the city for the purposes specified in section eighty-three. Such grant, however, shall be subject to all the rights of the riparian proprietor, and before the city shall construct such public wharves or other structures in front of the land of such riparian proprietor, the city shall make just compensation to such proprietor for the value of all the riparian rights." Therefore, by the terms of the charter the Greater City of New York has only acquire the fee such lands under water as are embraced within the projected boundary lines of streets intersecting the shore line (which street is in public use or which may be hereafter opened for public use), in addition to those lands in and around Manhattan Island (the old city) as above stated. In order, however, that the city could receive from the Commissioners of the Land Office the patent for such lands, the following conditions must be met; Public streets must either be in existance or must be laid out and opened through the adjacent land; a plan or plans for the building of docks at the end of these streets and between their projected lines must be made by the Board of Docks, with the approval of the municipal assembly by ordinance; and then a patent can only be issued to the city for the purposes [*2448*]-4- specified in section 83 as quoted above, and due compensation must be made to the adjacent proprietor for the value of his riparian rights, particularly the right of access to the channel of the stream. Section 822 of the charter relates to the "Purchase of wharf property for corporation; proceedings to acquire and reads in part as follows: "The said Board of Docks is also empowered to acquire in like manner (that is, in the manner provided for by law for the taking of private property in said city for public streets or places) the title to such lands under water and uplands within the City of New York as constituted by this act, as shall seem to said board of docks necessary to be taken for the improvement of the water front." Respectfuly J. E. Davies [*2449*][*33*][[shorthand writing]] [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC [18?] 1899 Filed by.............................. 37 Oakland Pl. Buffalo. Dec. 15, 99 My dear Colonel:- May I not say, now that the end has come, that I much appreciate your many incidences of friendly interest and your never failing patience through it all. It was a glorious opportunity and I would that it could have been mine. Since it could not, I can at least remember it as production of friendships which are mine for life. Among them all I prize yours most. 2450content at least in the thought that it was a good fight, fought to the finish, and without a regret or a retreat. Now that it is over, I am at your service again to aid you when I may in the work it is yours to do toward decency and honesty in public life. Command me, and believe me As ever faithfully yours, William H. Hotchkiss To the Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Albany Your position was not enviable, yet you bore with me in my [fiever?] zeal. You had others to please who had greater claims on your favor, yet you did not frown on my ambition. Our years of living are not so different but that you must appreciate how much this meant to me when I was hounded by all these Clinton zealots here Believe, then, that though disappointed, I much appreciate your friendly interest throughout. The opportunity is gone, but the ambition still remains. I can wait, [*2451*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 16 1899 Filed by ______*] Custom House. Office of the Collector. Boston. Dec. 15th 1899 Dear Ted, P. & O Co are with you today, and their present intention is apparently to stay with you for a second [?i??ings]. You must have cornered them on a necessity margin Sincerely yours George H Lyman [*2452*] -over- I expect to go to Washington in a couple of weeks, and suppose that Cabot will be full of the Phillipine question and the government of that possession.[[shorthand]]THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW-REVIEWS 13 ASTOR PLACE, NEW YORK - ALBERT SHAW, EDITOR [[[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 16 1899 Filed by............................. [[stamp]] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 16 9 25 AM 1899 ALBANY BY....................................... December 15, 1899 My dear Governor: I have just received and read Mr. Lodge's letter to you, and am promptly returning it herewith. I perfectly understand all that the Senator says about Mr. B., and the bearings of seniority in assignment to Senate Committees; and, for myself, I think Mr. Beveridge's assignment to a place on the Phillippine Committee is all that he could reasonably expect. I am sure your interest helped to bring that result, and it was only that which my writing to Senator Aldrich suggested as desirable. I did not for a moment mention the chairmanship, nor did I suppose for a moment that the one vacancy in the Foreign Relations Committee, for which there was such lively competition, could possibly be given to a new Senator. 2454 (over) Would I be safe in saying in the Review that it .is practically understood all around that Mr. Root. will go on the ticket as candidate for Vice-President? I should not feel delicate about asking him his views if I saw him personally, but I do not care to write to him about it. I hate to bother men with letters concerning themselves when I can avoid it. As ever, Sincerely yours, Albert Shaw. Enc. Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N.Y. [[shorthand writing]]before a board. If this board confines its examination to mathematics and astronomy there are several others who can pass a better examination. The [??] request to be examined is his specialty. Dashiell is an invaluable man for the Naval Academy both as a chemist and as an expert in athletics. Sincerely yours Richard Wainwright [[shorthand]] U.S.S. Somlet Annapolis Dec. 15-99 My dear Governor: Paul J. Dashiell has applied for the next vacancy in the Corps of Professors of Mathematics. I know you helped him once before, and I write to ask you to do it again if circumstances permit. He has permission with a number of applicants to appear for examination 2456State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Horace White. 16.District [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 16 1899 Filed by............................. [[stamp]] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 16 9 25 AM 1899 Personal and Confidential. At Syracuse, N.Y., Dec. 15th, 1899 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N.Y. My dear Governor:- It has occurred to me that it might be wise for you to consult with Mr. Delehanty of the State Board of Arbitration in regard to the confirmation of a successor to Mr. Payn. You know Delehanty is close to Murphy. It will also occur to you that Murphy has no love for Black, and consequently no love for Payn. It might be that in this way you would obtain valuable Democratic support. From what I know of Delehanty, I believe he would be in sympathy with your efforts, - at any rate, it would do no harm and you would get valuable advice and support. Very faithfully yours, Horace White [[shorthand writing]] (Dic.) 2458[stamp] [*Executive Chamber, Answered, DEC 16 1899 Filed by.......................*] [stamp] [*State of New York Executive Chamber, DEC 16 9 26 AM 1899 Albany By...............................*] State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Horace White. 36 District. Personal and Confidential. At Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 15th, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor:- While my interest in Judge Hiscock is perfectly well known, still as I hope to be able to practice law for many years in this district, I am anxious to avoid any personal ill feeling with the judges here. Will you therefore, be careful about what you say, if anything, in regard to me. The more I think of it, the more I can see no force in the suggestion that Judge Hiscock should not be advanced over Judge McLennan. In point of service, there is little difference. Surely, Judge McLennan's appointment to the Appellate Division should not stand as a barrier against Judge Hiscock's advancement, provided Judge Hiscock is worthy of the appointment. The more I think of it, the more I am impressed with the feeling that it is of the greatest importance that you should select those whom you believe to be most likely to give strength to the Court of Appeals. Of course, I appreciate that neither fear nor favor should stand in the way of this idea, and yet I cannot help but feel that when you are satisfied with Judge Hiscock's learning and attainment, it would be as well to please M. Platt and the 2459State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Horace White. 36. District. No. ------2. organization; in other words, other things being equal, surely we should all try to please the Senator and his friends. I feel under additional obligation to you for the courtesy you extended to me yesterday and I was genuinely touched by your expressions of confidence. Please do not bother to answer this. With many kind regards, I am, Very faithfully yours, Horace White P.S. I am trying hard to think of some suitable name for Superintendent of Insurance to suggest to you, one that would receive favorable action on the part of the Senate. What would you think of ex-Senator Henry Pearsons of Buffalo? Higgins knows him better than I as he served with him, but I know him to be a man of high character, independence and ability. I am not familiar with his relations with Senator Platt. H. W. 2460[* shorthand writing *][*[12-15-1899]*] "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th instant, in which you quote a letter received from Doctor Hendrik Muller, envoy extraordinary of the Orange Free State, dated The Hague, November 28, last, in which he calls your attention to the alleged shipment of material, contraband of war, by the English Government on a large scale from the United States, maintains that such shipment is contrary to the law of nations, and suggests your remonstrating with this Government against the continuance of such irregularities. "In reply, I have the honor to quote from 1 Kent's Commentaries, page 142, concerning the well-established doctrine as to the law of nations on the subject. Chancellor Kent said: "It was contended on the part of the French nation in 1796, that neutral governments were bound to restrain their subjects from selling or exporting articles, contraband of war, to the belligerent powers. It was successfully shown, on the part of the United States, that neutrals may lawfully sell, at home, to a belligerent purchaser, or carry, themselves, to the belligerent powers, contraband articles, subject to the right of seisure, in transitu. The right has since been explicitly declared by the judicial authorities of this country." "Mr. Justice Story, in the case of The Santissima Trinidad (7 Wheaton, 340), used the following language: "There is nothing in our laws or in the law of nations that forbids our citizens from sending armed vessels as well as munitions of war to foreign ports for sale. It is a commercial adventure which no nation is bound to prohibit, and which only exposes the persons engaged in it to the penalty of confiscation.'"In the case of the Bermuda, 3 Wallace, 514, Chief Justice Chase said: "Neutrals in their own country may sell to belligerents whatever belligerents choose to buy. The principle exceptions to this rule are, that neutrals must not sell to one belligerent what they refuse to sell to the other, etc. "An examination of Wharton's Digest of International Laws, section 391, will make it clear that the Executive Departments of this Government from the earliest period have maintained the correctness of the doctrine stated by Chancellor Kent, and that, in this position, they have been supported by the decisions of the courts of the United States and by the opinions of eminent authorities on international law. "Under the circumstances, therefore, and in view of the fact that the law on the subject in the United States is well settled, the Department does not consider it necessary to cause an investigation as to the correctness of the facts alleged by Doctor Muller." Mr. Hay, Sec. of State, to Mr. Pierce, Dec. 15, 1899, VII Moore's International Law Digest, pp. 969-70. 2462[ENCL IN SCOTT 7-28-15]COPY December 16th, 1899. My Dear Senator Brackett: I have received your letter of Dec. 14th. The application of the Saratoga Racing Association for dates for the coming season, has been received by The Jockey Club. Every effort was made last year to give the Saratoga Association as many free days as was consistent with the best interests of racing. I recognize, fully, your interests in the matter, but you will agree with me that, while some consideration can be given to Saratoga from the point of view of its local interests, to give the Saratoga Racing Association its dates, however, for such reasons alone and against the rights and interests of the racing public in the City of New York, with a population of three million, would be indefensible. The month of August is a month during which Coney Island is used as a Summer Resprt, and many of New York's citizens, who are unable to go very far from their places of business, use the close-by Resorts for their Summer recreation, and to deprive them of so important a pleasure as racing, would never do. There is also a great deal to be said for those owners of race horses who are not inclined to go to Saratoga and whom we, as trustees, so to speak, of racing interests, would have no right to compel to go there, or remain idle. Much consideration must be given to the wishes and interests of the Brighton Beach Racing Association, [*2463*]E.T.B. -2- which has spent a very large sum in establishing its race course, a sum considerable in excess of that invested at Saratoga, and whose members declare that they are quite indifferent whether the Jockey Club grants Saratoga dates at the same time as their own races, or not. The Jockey Club will undoubtedly grant the dates asked for by Saratoga, but it will be impossible to make them exclusive. What portion of the time Saratoga will have as free racing days, will have to be a matter of adjustment by The Jockey Club. Believe me, Yours very truly, (Signed) August Belmont. Hon. Edgar T. Brackett, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 2464[Enc in Belmont 4-3-00] E.T.B -2- which has spent a very large sum in establishing its race course, a sum considerable in excess of that invested at Saratoga, and whose members declare that they are quite indifferent whether the Jockey Club grants Saratoga dates at the same time as their own races or not. The Jockey Club will undoubtedly grant the dates asked for by Saratoga, but it will be impossible to make them exclusive. What portion of the time Saratoga will have as free dancing days, will have to be a matter of adjustment by the Jockey Club. Believe me, Yours very truly, (Signed)August Belmont. Hon.Edgar T. Brackett, Saratoga Springs, M. Y.STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 18 9 29 AM 1899 ALBANY BY _____________________ [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 18 1899 Filed by_______*] Utica, Dec 12 '99. Dear Teddy, There was in my office Thursday, a man from Cleveland, of considerable prominence, who in one way or another has come in contact with the burden of labor organizations in that city. I have known him for years and in speaking of you he said, "If Roosevelt can come out of this administration and show the people that he is not under than control of politicians there is no doubt of his future." [*2465*]I give this to you, coming as it does from one without the state, thinking it may be rather satisfactory to you to hear of it at this particular time. Tom Wheeler is in New York and I have been unable to see him about [Kronan?]. Good luck to you. Sincerely yours, Edmond D. [Brandigan?]desires to be very kindly remembered. With our united kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt & yourself and with renewed expressions of regret at our being unable to accept your tempting invitation. EARNSCLIFFE, OTAWA. Dec. 16. 99 Dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have to thank you very much for the kind invitation which you so courteously convey from Mrs. Roosevelt & yourself. Mrs. Hutton begs me to express her warmest thanks. We have been obliged [*2467*] to make a change in our plans, so it is doubtful whether I shall be able to give myself a holiday next month. It is a fresh disappointment to us both, and especially to myself as I have been looking forward with great pleasure to meeting you, of whom I have heard so much. I have conveyed your messages to His Excellency, who 2468EARNSCLIFFE, OTTAWA. for this Gt. favor? Believe us Ever very truly Edwd H. Hutton His Honor Colonel Roosevelt Governor of N.Y. State. [*2469*][*P7*] [*STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 18 9 30 AM 1899 ALBANY BY ______*] Personal. United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec.16, 1899. Dear Theodore:- Thanks for your note of the 14th. The victory won in Boston was a very great and important one. I hardly dared to hope for it, but there was some division in the Democratic party which helped, and then the Republican vote of Boston turned out, which it rarely does, and elected Mr. Hart. His terms is for two years, and it is a shattering blow to the Democratic party to lose control of Boston. Hart is a most excellent man, sound and sensible, who has been Mayor before and will give us a thoroughly good administration. I should say that England was having a bad time in the Transvaal, and the papers this morning give an account of a worse repulse than they have yet had at all. This time it has fallen on Buller. The fact is that they have been whipping hill tribes and Dervishes so long that they have forgotten how white men fight and underestimated their antagonist. They also over-looked the fact, which always weighs enormously with me in judging anything of this sort, that history for three hundred years had shown that there were no tougher or more stubborn fighters on the face of the earth than Dutchmen and Hugonots. I doubt if there are any people who have exhibited a greater capacity for holding up under defeat and resisting 2470 [*# Timid quiet Dutchmen like yourself are rare*]United States Senate, Washington, D. C., odds than the men of these two stocks, and yet everyone I saw in London last summer talked perfectly lightly about it, as if they had nothing to do but fight one or two short actions and then walk into Pretoria. The fundamental trouble, in my judgment, is with the head of the War office. I saw Lord Wolesey in London, met him at dinner and had a long talk with him. He seemed to me a most charming and agreeable man, but if I ever saw anyone whom I should set down as lacking in effectiveness and as a fighter he was that man. I do not believe that he and his particular following can manage this war, and I said so last summer after I had seen him. They have deliberately set aside Roberts, and they do not employ Kitchener, who struck me when I met him, as one of the finest types of the effective fighter that I have ever met. I wish I could see you and talk all these things over, for they are very interesting. We must look out for that Secretaryship of War if things go right. It would be the place of all others for you, and I do not see why it could not be brought about. I have now got the Philippines in my especial charge, and I have been much gratified by the manner in which the Committee insisted that I should take the place. I hope you noticed the manner in which we knocked Pettigrew's resolution out the other morning. It seemed to us a good opportunity to give him a blow between the eyes at the [*2471*]United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C., start, and we did it to perfection. I do not see any present chance of my getting to New York. I am very busy here with my new committee, and has Gus and Constance are coming on for the holidays I cannot leave home, but if I can arrange sometime later to meet you in New York I will certainly do so. Always yours, H. C. Lodge Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. 2472Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York,......Dec. 16th,......1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman. William Barnes Jr. Chm Ex.Committee. Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer. Reuben L. Fox, Secretary. [[stamp]] STATE OF NEW YORK, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 18 9 29 AM 1899 ALBANY BY....................................... [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 18 1899 Filed by.............................. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N.Y. My dear Governor:- Your designation of Judge McLennon to the Court of Appeals would be a very serious mistake, in my opinion. Mr. Hendricks has been disappointed once or twice, and I do not believe it would be good policy to disappoint him again. If you are not going to name Judge Hiscox, I believe you ought not to name Judge McLennon. These little kicks here and there ought to be avoided. There are enough of them now, and I would not like to see the number increased. I think Mr. Hendricks' wishes should be recognized in this matter, and that we should not alienate the people upon whom we depend for votes. With kind regards, I am, Yours very truly, B.B. Odell Chairman. [[shorthand writing]] 2473[*Executive Chamber, Answered, DEC 18 1899 Filed by.......................*] 49 Broadway New York December 16, 1899. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor: Upon my arrival here I find your letter of December 18th. I agree with you that Mr. Payne's interview is very impolitie and unwise, but I have a telegram from him in which he says: "Ninety per cent. of the pretended interviews "with me, and printed in the New York papers, are "garbled and in many instances have no foundation wintever." The criticism that I would make, so far as your side of the case is concerned, is that the stirring up of this matter at this time is very unwise and the sending for Mr. Hendricks to come to Albany was at least imprudent. As to the question of the Judgship, while there may be some ob- jection on acount of the prior rights of Mr. McLennan, I do not see why that matter should be decided upon the question of length of service. I know that so far as the politics is concerned, it would be a mistake to appoint Mr. Lennan. But I hope these mat- ters will not be decided until I have opportunity to see you. I had not forgotten my invitation to breakfast on Satuday the 23rd and shall be there without fail. Yours sincerely, T. C. Platt 2474[[shorthand]][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 18 1899 Filed by ______*] 27 West 76th St., New York, Dec. 16, 1899. My Dear Governor Roosevelt;- I wrote you last concerning Mr. Gill and the School-City plan, which he hoped to work out with General Wood, when he went to Washington. He has had most interesting interviews with General Wood, with Commodore Gillis (retired) of the Navy, with the President and Admiral Dewey; and General Wood has invited Mr. Gill to go to Cuba as soon as the general is in the saddle, to look over the ground and devise plans. But I have seen a letter from the Secretary of War, saying that a Mr. Frye has been put in charge, provisionally, of educational interests in Cuba. What Mr. Gill ought to have is the department of Citizenship in the dependencies, to be worked from New York or Washington, after supervision of the field; and if Secretary Root could be made to see that that is desirable, it need not collide with any work Mr. Fyre, or anybody else, is doing. I have complete faith in the usefulness of the education in Citizenship, which Mr. Gill and General Wood and General Eaton so thoroughly understand and approve. I wish you would bring your influence to bear in this direction upon Secretary Root and the President. Mr. Gill's appointment to the charge of the education in Citizenship in our dependencies-by which I mean the whole thing- would not only solve all the problems of the Patriotic League, but [*2475*]-2- go far to advance to their solution the problems of citizenship touching American Ideas among these foreign peoples. May I ask you, among all yours cares, to add this? I have watched the struggle over Lou Payn. You are doing just what I expected you would do;-standing fast as against any effort to continue his highly objectionable services. The Organization cannot afford to add him to our load. We are carrying now quite enough in the Organization itself; and Mr. Quigg grows increasingly important, both in his own eyes, as necessary to the life of this state, and in our eyes, as the most serious impediment to good government outside of Tammany Hall. When Mr. Quigg says that he is an essential element to any legislation touching the Mazet Committee's inquiry, perhaps he does not exaggerate the fact; but he certainly exasperates the believers in good government, that such a fact should exist. I know you will stand out against Payn to the last; and when the last comes, you will win. As to the Gardiner matters: Deputy Attorney General Coyne has been in conference with our committee, and is fully alive to the importance of the situation, and to the method of presentation. Scarcely a day passes without furnishing proof of the vulnerability of Mr. Gardiner's position. In the Robinson case, for instance; testimony just taken in Elmira, in a suit brought by Robinson against George F. Baker, the Mutual Insurance [*2476*]-3- Company, and others, for "malicious prosecution", the Insurance Company's attorneys, Messrs. Davies & Short, testified (so Mr. Baker informs me) that the indictments against Robinson on a criminal charge, were dismissed without notification to them, as attorneys of the opposing parties. This is part of our case. We shall call these people as witnesses to the fact; as [that] Col. Gardiner, in this particular instance, transferred this case successively to four courts, and a dismissal was finally secured from the Supreme Court by fraud perpetrated on the court and on the parties in opposition. Mr. Wilcox writes me that his present plan is to begin the hearing on the 3rd of January. The Molineux case is not finished, and for that reason the hearing may be postponed. I have the testimony of the Assistant District Attorney Mr. Le Barbier that Mr. Gardiner is not essential to that case [at once] or at work upon it, but that Mr. Osborne has entire charge. Beyond a certain concession to the fact that the District Attorney is engaged on an important proceeding, and therefore a hearing might be delayed for a short time, I do not think that the fact that the Molineux case is not finished should weigh against an early hearing. Gardiner himself has not asked for delay, according to Mr. Wilcox's statement, and I think he should be taken at his word. The attack of the District Attorney's office upon McMahon and Heydecker, through the complainants, as to collusion of these lawyers, grows more evident as the hearings progress. Yesterday a complainant - although he was not on the witness [*2477*]-4- stand, and only a statement was to be made by our side- would not go on until Mr. Le Barbier, of the District Attorney's office was present, who acted throughout as his counsel, although he has other counsel- a man named Alexander. So convinced has Mr. Sterne become of the nefarious character of this attack, that already notice has been given to the Bar Association that Mr. Alexander will be complained against there, and an effort be made to disbar him. You have seen the articles in the Brooklyn Eagle, both preceeding and succeeding a letter from me to Mr. MacKelway. I now enclose you a copy of a letter sent to him a few days ago, which was meant for his private edification; and, so far as I know, he has not dared to publish it. MacKelway is a curious mixture of distinguished ability and editorial unfairness. A man who knows him intimately said- speaking of him to me some time ago- that his difficulty was that he "had no fixed principles." He is an interesting man, but is capable of doing a blackguard thing, such as these editorials show. His posing in the name of Anglo-Saxon justice is wholly insincere. I am glad to know that Colonel Shepard's matters are being pushed to a conclusion; and the howl made by the local newspapers in Bath indicates that somebody has got hurt. It is an astonishing thing, that two men of that Board should use a bank and their position to exploit the situation for private gain. When [*2478*]-5- the thing is through, the Superintendent of the Soldier's Home should be given authority, it seems to me, to appoint and dismiss employes on his sole responsibility, and to be held accountable therefor. I am very much in hopes that before this week is out I shall be able to go to Albany; but my duties are so many and pressing that it seems quite possible I may fail to get there. I wish you to understand how extreme my disappointment was that I could not dine with you at Murray Butler's last week, and that I called at your sister's and found you gone on Sunday. I called at the very first moment that I could command while you were in the city. I wish I could express to you, with the same depth of conviction that I feel, how entirely loyal the great mass of right-minded people are to you personally; and how little importance they attach to anything that the Organization does, as opposed to you. They expect you to rule in the premises. I am, Yours always, Thomas R. Slicer [*2479*] Dictated. If you need further light to enable you to determine the fitness of George Clinton for the Supreme Branch I can furnish it. He seems to me an ideal candidate; the better, that he has been more reticent than his opponents. Mr. [Moor?] writes me that four fifths of the trial lawyers of Erie County earnestly hope for the appointment. He can be elected on the expiration this term. I doubt if another man could be. At the request of Geo L. Baker I received a note from Mr. [Ga????] [P??s????] of the consolidate Gas Company: I [move?] carefully on the clause to the land which they want. Their right seems clear and then contention fast. There is a growing feeling here to that effect. They ought to have it.[For enc see 12-9-99][[shorthand writing]] [[stamp]] STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER DEC 18 9 30 AM 1899 ALBANY BY......................................... [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 18 1899 Filed by............................. Citizen's Club Syracuse N.Y. Dec. 17th 1899. My dear Governor: Senator White tells me of your letter in relation to the Insurance Superintendent. I do not now recall what I said on that matter, but I did not intend to make a recommendation. If you are seriously considering the appointment referred to in the Senator's letter, there are 2480some things that I think it important you know, and which I think you would wish to know before making a final decision in the matter. I may be in Albany on a business matter sometime this week if so I will take pleasure in calling on you. I am delighted with your appointment of Krune. He is are of the best men I ever met I can see this appointment will meet with [??] approval. Yours very truly Francis Hendricks Hon Theodore Roosevelt 2481 AlbanyN. Y. Dec. 17th, 1900. MR. W. A. WADSWORTH, Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. My dear Mr. Wadsworth:- Your kind letter of the 13th instant come duly to hand. I am very sorry indeed that I did not know you were to be in New York last week for I should have been very glad indeed to have talked over forestry matters with you. I am afraid I will not be able to meet you here at the end of the month as I expect to go up to the Adirondacks the day after Christmas to spend a week or ten days. I am surprised to have you state that your Board is not represented in the Forest Preserve Board. I understand that Mr. Babcock is still acting as a member of that Board. Unless the law constituting the forestry board has been ammanded he is distinctly ineligible, and any action taken by the Board with him as a commissioner I imagine will be illegal and void. The original act constituting this Board, passed in 1897, provides that the three members of that Board shall be appointed by the Governor either from the Forest, Fish & Game Commission or from the Land Board, and if I am correctly informed Mr. Babcock is not a member of either. I am not surprised, however, at anything in the way of slipshod management in our State affairs, and I think it would cause heart failure to the average citizen if he was aware that a single part of the State Government was carried on in a business-like way. [*2483*][Enc in Wadsworth 12-22-00]Office of the Collection of Customs, Govt of Cape Vincent, [?. ?.] 189 2 in addition to other living expenses. If anything can be done for them, it will be a great blessing and appreciated as such. [????????] Chas. I. Gardiner. 2484 Office of the Collection of Customs, Govt of Cape Vincent, [?. ?.] Dec 18th 1899 Cal, A. D. Shaw. Com. G.U.R. W.D.U. Watertown, N.Y. Dear Comrade, Do you know of any way in which a little relief may be obtained for a worthy veteran who is 74 years old, having a wife of about same age, both in poor health, and a pension of $12 per month their sole means of support, Home sent to Long out of this 2483[*EXECUTIVE CHAMBERED ANSWERED, DEC 19 1899 Filed by....*] Washington Dec: 18. 1899 My dear Roosevelt I was particularly sorry not to see you in N.Y., but my reason for thinking you were there was that Mrs. Cowles told me you would be! I wanted so much to talk South Africa with you, but can not do it now in a letter - I fear. Did you,however, read today's editorial in the "N.Y. Tribune"? It is really excellent & quite the best I have seen yet. It hits the nail on the head exactly, & should be widely read & printed. Do have it resurrected, if you missed it. It is called "England's vindication", I think. I dare say you will not be surprised to hear that I expect now to be recalled at any moment, either for service in South Africa or to take someone's place on the staff at home. Every man in the Empire is needed now, and we are " up against it" as they say here; but of course, we are going to pull through all right, and learn a good many useful lessons from our temporary humiliations. The only troublesome question is the attitude of the Continental Powers- but our Navy is watching that- and if it comes to the worst I for one shall count on the voice of America being heard in no uncertain terms. But this is a digression from the main object of this note which is to tell you that I am to be married next Saturday, Dec:23, (in N. Y.) in the very quietest & most private way possible. This is not my idea, but Miss Moore's, she will hear of nothing else. She realizes the whole situation and the uncertainty of my future here, as clearly as I do; and with that courage which belongs only to women insisting on things in her [??] [??] at once. She says that if we have got to be parted she will make the best of it; but that in the meantime she does not see why she shouldn't have such time as is available together. I could never have suggested this to her, and I have still very few doubts of the rights of the case; but, as I say, she will not hear of anything else, & as her family are of the same mind, we are to be married on Saturday!(2) We shall then come straight back here & await developments, because I do not care to ask for leave to be away from the post at such a national crisis. Don't you think I have every reason to be proud of my girl? I cannot think enough of her loyalty & unselfish devotion but women are the only true heroes after all, aren't they! I am sorry that you should not have been able to meet Miss Moore- as such but now my energy's will be devoted to arranging a meeting between you & my wife, & I shall hope for early success! [??] Hutton writes me that he has been compelled to decline your invitation. He is so disappointed - and so am I - but this hour is upsetting everyone's plan, & he is quite likely to go to South Africa. With all kindest remembrances to yourself & Mrs Roosevelt Yours always Arthur H. Lee [*2486*][[shorthand]] JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, Dec. 18, 1899. Dear Governor: I have your letter about Kimball, and I am frank to say to you that, knowing Kimball well as a neighbor in Maine, it is a matter of sincere regret to me that he seeks preferment, not on his merit but through political influence. What would have been a pleasure, to wit: assigning him to duty in the Intel- ligence Office in the ordinary course, is now made anything else by the fact that I know he has written to Senator Frye and Congressman Bingham and to you, and probably others, to plow at the Department. Sigsbee reports that he did not ask for Kimball, but that Kimball first spoke to him. I regret all this, be- cause I like Kimball, feeling a personal interest in him, coming from my part of the country, and believing him to be a very energetic and earnest officer, and it troubles me that where perhaps he gains his immediate object, he loses just so much in the esteem of the De- partment. Very truly yours, John D. Long His Excellency Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany New York. 2487JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 1899 Dear Roosevelt: I have written you frankly about Kimball, and I think it might be well for you to send him my letter. With regard to Wainwright's letter concerning Dashiell, the vacancy which has just occurred in the Professorship of Mathematics occurs by the retirement of Harkness who, as you know, is one of our most eminent astronomers. It is proper, therefore, that somebody having qualifications for his place should succeed him. Dashiell, who seems to be one of the finest fellows in the world - and I would like to oblige no man personally more than him - is a Chemist. A Professor of Mathematics is not the same as a Chemist. It is true that the position of Professor of Mathematics, which has been terribly abused and is really an anachronism and ought to be abolished, has been perverted so that it has been given to Chaplains; to a teacher of Ethics; to an Electrician and all the rest of that damned nonsense. But my duty is plain: that I should appoint somebody who can succeed Harkness. In order to be perfectly fair, I have ordered a Board before which all the applicants will appear, and which has been [*2488*] instructed to certify who of those qualified for the place is best qualified, the President advising me that he will make the appointment accordingly. Dashiell, therefore, has his chance. If he isn't qualified to pass the examination, or if he isn't the best man, he ought not to expect the appointment. Very truly yours, John D. Long. His Excellency Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, New York. (Enclosure) (2) 2489Redwood N. Y. December 18th 1899 My Dear Comrade Commander, the little General is well placed. Your favor, received to day, was most joyfully received. It is true that when despondency and almost total break up [seems?] men The alwise drops in upon us with such a bundle of good cheer that thankfulness is better shown by looks than words. To say I thank you does not express my feelings. You well know the conditions of mind I am in as you know my heart in all things. and this could not have reached me in a more opportune time I assure you Comrade I hope you may never have to cut so close to the edge. the falling off place. To the Lady who so generously gives of her great supply, if you should ever meet her please say to her God bless you — Yours faithfully and sincerely George L Millory [*2490*]on the estimate of the candidate's abilities by the examining board for knowledge of reading, geography, arithmatic & history don't make an officer. I want you to feel that Harry has proven himself most worthy of your consideration. I am sir, Yours very truly Wm Woodword Phelps EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC. 18 1899 Filed by DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C., My dear Governor Roosevelt, In the examination for appointment into the Marine Corps Harry came out at the head of the list with a percentage over 84. He was marked 100 percent for efficiency, wh. I consider the only item in the examination having any bearing 2491[stamp] [*State of New York Executive Chamber, DEC 19 8 26 PM 1899 Albany By.......................*] C.P.PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 West 23rd Street New York 24 Bedford Street, Strand, London December 18, 1899 Dear Governor:-- I have been applied to by our sub- scription department for a name or title for the forthcoming illustrated subscrip- tion edition of "Winning of the West". I propose, unless the author may have some better suggestion to, make, to use for this the name of the "Alleghany Edition". In addition to the standed form of the set, we shall plan to put up 200 copies with illustrations printed on some special form of paper and with a binding in a full levant leather. I want to get an 2493 appropriate edition name for those 200 copies, and should be glad to receive at the conveni- ence of our author, his suggestion on this point. I find, in going over with the mana- ger of our department the reports of his negotiations with general agents through- out the west that if the work is to be effectively presented in the territories controlled by these agents, the publishers will be obliged to contend themselves with receiving for copies sold, from thirty to thirty-five per cent on the subscription or nominal retail price, 35 or 30 cents on this dollar. This routine is in fact that which has been put into force by the publishers of subscription books generally in making sales to general agents on terms that would enable these general agents to cover with sub-agents and with canvassers the territory that is to be reached. After making allowance for the cost of the illustra- tion material, the publishers will have on these volumes no larger margin of profit than that now secured in the regular trade editions. We should suggest paying to the author a royalty of 25 cents per volum on the copies sold. It would be our hope that if we can make a thorough canvass for the book through the present and succeeding years, it ought to be practicable to keep it in sale for a number of years to come, to the present and continued satisfaction of both author and publishers. I am, with cordial regards, Yours faithfully. [G. H. Putnam ?] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. 2494WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. December 18th, 1899. My dear Governor: I am very glad that you consider my hasty suggestions of any value. It is needless to say that I am grateful for your kind and too flattering letter in the "Outlook". I think it is very important that every one who appreciates the value of improved army organization should go to work and secure representations to members of Congress, particularly of the lower house, on the subject. I think the Senate is alive to it; I am afraid the House is not, although many of its members doubtless are. Two or three thousand letters to the members of the military committee, when it is announced, particularly if they come largely from the West and from the home districts of the members of the committee, would, I think, do the business. I cannot go to work directly to start a back fire of this kind, but the people outside of the War Department who are interested can do it, and it ought to be done. To change the subject, I hope you will not take away any of the members of the Appellate Division in the 1st Department for your new Court of Appeals appointments. That appellate division is of the greatest importance. It has an enormous mass of work to do and does it better than similar work has ever been done in the State. Any impairment of that court's efficiency would tend towards the disastrous condition of affairs which existed some years ago, which has now been happily done away with. The work of that division is the [*2495*]#2. most important, except that in the Court of Appeals, and it is far the most difficult to keep up to a high standard of efficiency, and it would be a great pity to break in upon it at all. I understand none of the Judges want to go, and there are plenty of good men who can be obtained from outside of the court. If you want someone from New York City, Scott would be a good man; Beekman would be most excellent if he is eligible, and while I have not the amendment at hand, I do not recall anything in its language which would prevent his being treated for this purpose like any other Justice of the Supreme Court. George P. Andrews would be a capital man. It would, of course, be much better to send a man who wants to go than one who doesn't. Forgive my boring you with this extended volunteer advice, but you know I am specially interested in this subject. I know you are pleased by the appointment of Wood in Cuba. The situation there is exceedingly delicate and difficult. Anything which the thoughtless and uninstructed would consider absolute success is practically impossible, but I think Wood is competent to secure a greater decree of success there than any one else. Give my kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. Faithfully yours, Elihu Root Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. [*2496*][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 20 1899 Filed by ______*] Personal and Confidential. WHITE, CHENEY & SHINAMAN, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW. 16 etc. WHITE MEMORIAL BUILDING, SYRACUSE, N. Y. HORACE WHITE. JEROME L. CHENEY. CHARLES E. SHINAMAN. Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 18th, 1899 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor:- Your impression in regard to the feeling of the Bench and Bar in regard to these two judges, I am perfectly confident results as follows: one of these men has made a personal effort with and through every acquaintance. The nation, the state and the county have been carefully covered to bring pressure and aid. The other man, with a natural feeling against wire pulling for such an office, has communicated only with a few intimate, personal friends, and then only in the most considerate way. Whatever else has been done has been the result of the efforts of Mr. Handricks and myself. After our conversation of last Thursday, I realize that it is not necessary for me to discuss further this subject so far as it relates to Judge McLennan, but it touches me to have you in doubt as to the merit and fitness of these candidates. Judge McLennan now is, and for a year has been, sitting on the Appellate Division at Rochester. That department includes this judicial district and also the 7th (Rochester) and the 8th (Buffalo) judicial districts. The judges and lawyers of these districts are constantly coming before him to be reviewed. There has been no avowed [*2497*]No.------2. candidate, so far as I know, west of Syracuse, for appointment to the Court of Appeals. I know that a very persistent effort has been made by Judge McLennan for letters of endorsement from the judges and lawyers throughout the whole department, and I do not regard it as at all singular that any judge or lawyer when called upon by him to write a letter of endorsement, should comply. In fact, you can easily understand why any judge or lawyer coming before him for review, would not care to decline to write such a letter. On the other hand, Judge Hiscock has no opportunity to become acquainted with these judges and lawyers of the Rochester and Buffalo districts and has not asked any of them (outside of the Judges of the Appellate Court) for endorsement. Do you not regard it as somewhat significant that in this district, where both of the judges live and are necessarily best known, all of the Supreme Court Judges, who are not themselves candidates for appointment, (Judges Wright, Scriptute and W. S. Andrews) are throughly and heartily for the appointment of Judge Riscock. So far as the attorneys in this city and district are concerned, I know that Judge Hiscock, with perhaps half a dozen exceptions, has absolutely refrained from calling upon them for endorsements. He has felt adverse to doing so from his own standpoint, and he has also felt that it would be embarrassing to the attorneys here to seek to make them line up as between two or three judges before whom they are constantly practicing. Judge McLennan agreed with him that this ought not to be done. Judge Hiscock I believe, has stood up to this agreement, and you will know what Judge McLennan [*2498*]No.------3 has done. Judge Hiscock did ask three of the Judges sitting upon the Appellate Court to say what they thought of his appointment. You have the letters from Judges Hardin and Adams, who I understand, very plainly indicated that while they felt compelled to write for Judge McLennan who was sitting with them and who first asked them, still they would have been glad to have endorsed Judge Hiscock, and that they regared him as entirely qualified for the place, and that the people at large would regard the appointment as a very satisfactory one. Judge Walter Lloyd Smith wrote a letter for Judge Hiscock, notwithstanding the fact that the Judge McLennan had asked him to write the other way. I trust this will not worry you, but I feel it necessary to say these things in response to your last letter to me. At the further risk of worrying you, I want to call to your attention another fact in connection with the protest now being raised and inspired by Judge Vann against the appointment of Judge Hiscock, upon the ground that it will be a slight upon Judge McLennan. When Governor Hill made up the Second Division of the Court of Appeals some years ago, Judge Vann was a candidate for appointment to that Court and Governor Hill appointed him. At the time of such appointment there were in this (Judge Vann's) district, three judges who were his seniors in point of service, Judges Hardin, Merwin and Churchill. Two of these Judges, Merwin and Hardin, had had years of Appellate experience and were at that time actually sitting in the Court corresponding to that in which [*2499*]No.-----4 Judge McLennan now sits. Judge Vann had never had any Appellate experience, but at that time it does not seem to have occurred to him that there was any impropriety in his taking the same kind of appointment which he is now protesting ought not to be given to Judge Hiscock. It would be interesting to ask Judge Vann how he could urge this reason against Judge Hiscock now, when he himself was elevated over two judges, his seniors by many years, - men who had had many years of experience on the Appellate Bench, while he had had none, especially since Judge McLennan has had scarce a year on the Appellate Bench. The fact is, that no one ever though of regarding his appointment as a slight upon Judge Hardin, Merwin or Churchill, and I am confident no one would have ever thought of such a thing in connection with the appointment of Judge Hiscock, except for the fact that Judges Vann and McLennan have insisted upon raising this issue in the hope of defeating Judge Hiscock. I cannot help but feel badly to think that Judge Hiscock is likely to be killed off by what seem to me ingenious reasons advanced by those who have for years fought his advancement, yet he has triumphed because he was regarded as the ablest lawyer in this district, as he is regarded to-day the ablest judge in the district. Candidly, I do not think that their arguments should have weight with you, nor do I think you ought to listen to or heed their protest. Judge McLennan last year received a promotion at the hands of Governor Black, which is a permanent appointment. The appointment to the Court of Appeals now under consideration, I am told will not last over one, two or three years. It is a temporary matter [*2500*]No.-------5. and as I said before, no fair minded man would have thought of regarding it as a slight upon Judge McLennan, except for the fact that he and his friends have insisted upon raising the issue. Personally, I have felt that the support, of ex-Chief Judge Andrews as sponser for Judge Hiscock's legal attainments, of Senator Platt for the political side of the question, and of Mr. Hendricks and myself, would be all that was wise or good taste to present in a case of this character; in other words, in view of your personal knowledge of the man, I have felt that we could say all there was to be said. It would have been very easy to have flooded you with callers, letters and petitions. Forgive me the expression, but I cannot help saying: Lord help us, if the Bench of this State, for one instant, could hold the opinion, you seem inclined to think it holds, morally, legally or personally. If such is the case, the most sacred of our institutions is in a bad way. Judge Merwin is an excellent man. My only argument against his appointment is that it is a pity to put upon the Court of Appeals, one so near the age limit. A great judge might be developing. I do not believe you hear any one advising that any of the other judges in this district be retained in their present place because of their unusual talent and ability. I hope you will not decide upon your candidate for Superintendent of Insurance until you have given the subject the fullest consideration. It is of the utmost importance that the first name sent to the Senate should be successful. There are some things I can tell you that I would not care to write, even to you, [*2501*]No.-----6. but I am especially anxious to have you succeed in this fight against Payn. It means much not only to you, but to the Republican party and to integrity and decency everywhere. I shall exhaust every atom of judgment and ingenuity I have on the matter. In closing, let me say, that I feel deeply disappointed that your judgment does not seem to turn toward Hiscock. He is just the sort of man you wish to honor and just the sort of man to meet the public expectation as to your course. Very faithfully yours, Horace White (Dic.) [*2502*][[shorthand]][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 21 1899 Filed by ______*] [*2*] 1301 Jackson Boul. Chicago, Dec. 19, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Colonel:- Yours was delivered to me after drill last evening and though I was much pleased to hear from you I regret that you could find anything in my first letter to you that would lead you to think that I thought you were doing any puffing. Though I did not care to put myself forward in any way, yet I can say that though I several times offered you men money for hardtack or sawbilly or whatever it was I wanted and always carried the money offered away with me. It was to this fact, that your men may have been offered $5.00 in gold, as the French [Councle ?] at Cancy did for a 2lb. can of rostst-beef; yet they never took money in exchange for food that I ever heard of. I tried to say that you could have made an ending better than you did, telling of the $1.00 apiece offer for hard-tack. You should have added that though there offers were made, they were never accepted but the hard tack changed hands. One of my squad gleefully showed to me quite a piece of bacon he bought of one of the colored men with your outfit. He gave 50¢ for it if I remember right and this is the only instance where a cent was paid for any thing that came from your camp. In regard to the genealogy I wish to learn who is the highest authority on this matter [*2503*]2 I will make up a chart and notes and forward to them and will want it either confirmed and indorsed or rejected and the reason given. If I am wrong in my calculations I would rather know that than to think that I was claiming something I was not sure of. I do not like to take up your time with my small affairs and if you can refer me to some authority I will worry them a little. I was very much surprised to learn that the notes I gave when writing the N.Y. G. & Biog. Ioc. concerning Director Peter Minuet were all they know about the matter. I asked about him first to start them to no purpose. When you visit Chicago again I would like to meet you if you could get the time. I am Corporal yet in the Nat. Guard. Shall probably be a member of Sons of Am. Rev. by that time anyhow. By the way who will I make check payable to when sending to your Adj. Gen. for documents certifying to services of Huycks in Rev. War. There was a John Huyck Jr in Ostrander's Co., Van Alstryne's Regt. of Albany County Militia during the Rev. War. Trusting you may find a few space moments to waste on me I rimain Sincerily yours John H Huyck Jr 1301 Jackson Boul [*2504*][[shorthand]]CHARLES G. DAWES, COMPTROLLER TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY Washington. Dec 20th, 1899 Theodore Roosevelt Albany N. Y. My dear Governor: Your letter regarding some of the men of your regiment whom I have tried to help, is at hand. Yesterday we succeeded in securing Poe a good place as you requested. [*2505*]It has seemed to me that the kindest return the Gov't can make to these brave men who have been wounded in its service is not alone a pension; but an opportunity to work. Your kindness to your men in so earnestly seeking for them advancement is certainly appreciated by them, and as a tribute to you and them you may always count on my cooperation. Yours Charles Dawes [*2506*][[stamp]] RECEIVED JAN29 1900 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. San Felipe Neri, near Manila, P.I., 20, December, 1899. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N.Y. My Dear Colonel: I received your very welcome note through the W.D. today, and it was a Christmas present indeed to hear from you. There are many of your old command here in various regiments, and they invariably greet me as one of themselves. You can hardly have an idea how pleasant it is to have them do so. I do not under-value the regular soldier, or the regular officer; but I do feel that it is a great honor to be received as a member by the survivors of that superb regiment which was the first to show to a foreign foe just what the American Volunteer is capable of in the way of real hard fighting. Poor Luna was drowned; I have been unable to get the particulars, but he was in the discharge of a soldier's duty, and died a soldier's death. Keyes was shot through the neck. He had charge of a portion of an advance guard, and was between the point and support. The point passed the enemy, concealed in a tree. They singled out Keyes, and he never knew what it was. He died like O'Neill, instantly, and in the discharge of his duty. He was a noble boy; I knew him again at San Francisco in August '99, and learned to like him even better than I did in '98. I met Sweet, of "K" Troop, the other day; he is a Lieutenant in the 47th, and looks well. They were still on the transport but are now on the line somewhere. I know you would like to have my impressions of affairs here. The system of administration is simply perfect. It is simply a marvel to me, and becomes more so every day, that supplies of every description should be furnished so promptly and surely to all bodies of troops. Everything that can be done in that direction is done, and well done. There are none of the vexatious delays which we remember in our campaign, and all officials of the supply departments seem to vie with each other in expediting business. If an officer wants any proper thing all he has to do is ask for it; he gets it, and he gets it at once. If it is not proper he does not get it, and he learns why very promptly. As to operations in the field I can not say much, for my opportunities of observation have been very limited. I have seen enough, however, even in the short time I have been here, to assure me that there is an intelligent plan, well matured, and that it is being surely and carefully carried out. I do not believe that a single soldier is being sacrificed uselessly, or without a definite object; and I feel that the man who so ably handles all the other things mentioned, and who knows all that is going on over all the field, is the best man for the place-- is doing all that any man can do to bring this unhappy affair to an early and satisfactory conclusion. Yes; I firmly believe in General Otis, and that he is fully master of the situation. I say this, too, after the deplorable death of General Lawton yesterday. It is a sad blow to us, but he died a soldier's death, as he would have wished to die. His example is with us, and his memory will stimulate us in every fight. He will be henceforth [*2507*] with every charge--instead of with only one at a time. Sincerely yours John H. Parker, Major 39 Inf. '[?]COMMISSIONERS. JOHN R. PROCTER, President. JOHN B. HARLOW. MARK S. BREWER. - A RALPH SERVEN, Chief Examiner. JOHN T. DOYLE, Secretary. Address: "CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D.C." OS United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C. IN YOUR REPLY REFER TO FILE NO...................................... AND DATE OF THIS LETTER. [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 23 1899 Filed by.............................. December 20, 1899. Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N.Y. My Dear Theodore: I think your letter to Speaker Henderson helped to do the business, and we have a good committee. You and I both enjoy a good joke even at our own expense, and I wish to give you two from William L. Wilson which you will appreciate. Some time ago I was discussing the Philippine question with him in the Club and he answered: "This all reminds me of something I heard on my recent visit to England. A friend told me that he considered the rent of his country place very cheap, for which he paid five hundred pounds, because it not only carried the house and grounds but the right to invite his friends to hunt and shoot over eleven hundred acres adjoining." "Now," added Wilson, "it seems to me, Proctor, according to the Kentucky idea, we have made a good bargain in the Philippines, because we have acquired Manila with the shooting privileges over the rest of the islands." 2508Recently Wilson has broken out in a fresh spot, doubtless being stirred by an innocent article of mine called "Saxon and Slav; or the New Pacific," in Harper's Weekly of November 25. He writes as follows: I inclose suggestion for sketch by yourself or some other Cosmos Club artist, as decoration for new club room:- A dilapidated (or, as one of my mountain friends used to say, damlapidated") building, with unhinged doors, broken windows, & falling chimneys. Over the entrance, in crumbling letters, "Civil Service Commission"; nailed to door-post a shingle with notice- "Proprietor indefinitely absent settling international affairs in the Pacific Ocean." Beneath it, on a small ditto- "Parochial matters be d-d." Lying about the grass-grown yard, leaves of a book, on which a skilled antiquary could spell out- "Account in th' Desthruction in Spanish Power in the Ant Hills, as it fell from the lips of Tiddy Rosenfelt and was took down by his own hand." I have written to Wilson that if he attempts in this manner to kill two jingoes with one shot his shooting privileges will soon be curtailed. Regards to Mrs. Roosevelt + wishing you a Merry Xmas. Very truly yours, John R. Proctor 2509[[shorthand]]RECEIVED JAN 29 1900 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER SELLO 122 A2 1896 Y 97 5 C. DE PESO N. O. 752.927 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. ANSWERED, JAN 29 1900 Filed by Vigan Luzan P.I. 21st Dec 1899 Dear Roosevelt We did it without the pack mules and with fewer troops than proposed We could have done it better and quicker and with less concern of mind with the full means proposed- but it had to be done and we could not afford to wait My cavalry and light footmen proved a cyclone to the insurgents- by rapid movements in many separate columns we lived on the country-horse and men- for many days in succession-paying cash with mony captured from the enemy. The valleys and mountain meadows in this northern Luzon are equal to any known in richness of soil and beauty. Cuba cannot be compared favorably with this country. Temperature and climate [???] perfect- and it is a Garden of Eden for many of our people from the states if they will come. Yours in haste S[???] Young (Lawton did everything possible for me) 2510[[shorthand]]THE AUTHORS' CLIPPING BUREAU, P. O. Box 1905, Boston, Mass _____________ Clipping from THE CONGREGATIONALIST, Boston, Mass. [*2511*] Date Dec. 21, 1899 REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES H. DAVIS A biography of this distinguished officer of our navy has been written by his son, Capt. Charles A. Davis, U. S. N. Admiral Davis was a prominent figure in the old navy before the Rebellion, and more prominent during that struggle, and did useful service until his death in 1877. It is well that the history of his career has been given to the public in this volume. Its principal value is in the contrast which it presents between the old navy and the new. But it also is a graphic and attractive narrative of a noble man and a useful life. Whether the reader who is familiar with the modern navy would assent to everything which Captain Davis has written is open to question. There is a certain tone in the book at times which is to be regretted. Whether the writer be dissatisfied in some way or not, we cannot venture to determine, but his criticisms on the modern navy seem sometimes out of place and difficult to be justified. We may be mistaken, but it seems to us much too improbable a statement to say that "The naval academy was founded in 1845, and not one of the officers who reached distinction in the Civil War ever saw its walls, or received any other training than that which his own zeal and diligence supplied." This may be true of the older naval officers, but certainly many of the graduates of the academy during the sixteen years of its career before the Civil War must have attained more or less distinction in the service during that struggle. Furthermore, in view of the fact that one of our monitors not only crossed the Atlantic and visited many European ports after the war, but, unless we greatly err, went completely round the world, it is extravagant in enumerating the defects of the monitor type to speak of its "total inability to cruise and keep the seas." [*2512*] The intimations which appear as to General Sherman's incapacity are somewhat ludicrous in view of his history and would better have been omitted. And the general disposition of the author to criticise the spirit and method of our modern navy is unpleasant. There may be more or less ground for what he says, although we regard the severity of his comments as excessive, but it is not in good taste for him to characterize his own service before the public in the manner which he has allowed himself to use in this volume. As a biography the volume does not belong in the first rank, yet possesses merit and interest, and is a useful contribution to the literature of the Rebellion. A portrait, which appears to be a fine one, of Admiral Davis serves as its frontispiece. [Houghton, Mifflin & Co. $3.00.][Barnes, Wm. J.] THE JOURNAL COMPANY Publishers, [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 23 1899 Field by............................ Albany Evening Journal Albany Weekly Journal (twice a week) BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUMS IN EASTERN NEW YORK. William Barnes, jr., President. Albany, N.Y.................Dec. 22, 1899. ................... Dear Governor: It is rumored that you contemplate in your message advising the establishment of a state printing house. I write you this letter because I presume that your message will be a matter discussed between you and our friends tomorrow. It is not my desire to intrude my personal matters upon you, but I wish merely to state the fact that the establishment of a state printing house here would be a serious if not a fatal blow to me financially. I am, Very truly yours, William Barnes jr Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care Douglas Robinson, esq., Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. [[shorthand writing]] E46 N.AC 2513COPY. THE JOURNAL COMPANY Publishers William Barnes, Jr., President. Albany Evening Journal Albany Weekly Journal, (twice a week) Best advertising mediums in eastern New York Albany N. Y., Dec. 22. 1899 Dear Governor: It is rumored that you contemplate in your message advising the establishment of a state printing house. I write you this letter because I resume that your message will be a matter discussed between you and our friends tomorrow. It is not my desire to intrude my personal matters upon you, but I wish merely to state the fact that the establishment of a state printing house here would be a serious if not a fatal blow to me financially. I am, Very truly yours, signed - William Barnes, Jr. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, care Douglas Robinson, Esq., Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y.2 The British need a general in South Africa - dont they - Butler is making the usual mistake of self conceit & moving in three columns - with his enemy [parting?] the interior lines - they'll concentrate on [McStiner?] & wipe him out Present me to the Lady of your House & the young critters & love to all the Boys & Happy Xmas to all of you. I am Yours to call on Bradley T. Johnson [*[Johnson]*] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ANSWERED, DEC 27 1899 Filed by...*] COMMONWEALTH CLUB RICHMOND, VA. Dec 22. '99 Gov Roosevelt, Albany My dear Governor Colonel We are dwon here spending Xmas with some friends & go back Tuesday. I cant get birds here & the [Turk] Wild Turkeys are all gobbled up by the Jefferson the swell Hotel which thro' it oldtimers supped during the winter & eat up the Turkeys- But when I get home I'll make it all right but I ought to have furnished your Xmas dinner any way [*2515*]2516[*Executive Chamber, Answered, Dec 25 1899 United States Senate, Washington, D.C., Personal. Dec. 22, 1899. Dear Theodore:- I read last night with great interest and pleasure your first Cromwell number. I like especially the first part in which you treat with great force and vigor, as it seems to me, the general situation of Europe and of European opinion at that time. The point that the great rebellion was the beginning of the new time and not the end of the old seemed to me especially well taken. When you revise the book you ought to correct your quotation from Macauley. It is not "General of the Lord", but "the servant of the Lord". I hope you will tell me what manner of interview you had with Platt after you see him tomorrow. Always yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. 2517 [[shorthand]]Received Executive Chamber Dec 28 1899 Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Beach Cal. 22 Dec: 99. My dear Governor Roosevelt. Your beautiful message touched me deeply. I hope I may be given strength to do my work as bravely as my dear husband did his. With kind remembrances to Mrs. Roosevelt, Faithfully yours, Edith Andrews Lyan[*RECEIVED, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Dec 22 1899*] ANSWERED _____________ FIled by _____________ TELEPHONE 3299 CONTLANDT William McAdoo W. G. McAdoo. McAdoo & McAdoo, Counselors at Law. 15 Wall Street. New York. Dec. 22, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Albany, N.Y., My Dear Governor:- I cannot tell you how shocked and surprised I was at receiving your note with the enclosures. In all the time that I have known that young man I have never discovered him in a falsehood, not have I seen anything in his conduct that savored of a lack of integrity or a proper sense of honor. I am quite certain that you felt the same about him as I did. You know of course that he had a very bitter enemy in Mr. Peters who undoubtedly would now call attention to this episode as a vindication of himself. I feel sure that if this youngman did anything wrong it was not for reward nor hope thereof but through a mistaken and excessive friendship. It is also evident from the paper which you sent me that he apparently believed that he had done nothing which is improper. I will seek him out and see what explanation, if any, he has to offer. Kindly allow the papers to remain with me as I feel it due to both of us that I should also apprise the Secretary that the matter has been called to my attention. Of course it is very proper that you should do so as I recommended him to you and as I would have done to anyone. Yours sincerely, [*William McAdoo*] 2520 [*PS I did not give Mr. Howells' name in dictating as this stenographer knows him, this for obvious reasons.*][shorthand]Copy. New York, Dec. 22nd, 1899. My Dear Mr. Belmont: Will you allow me to call your attention to the desire of some of our good friends for better dates from the State Racing Association for the Saratoga Race Track Association. They do not desire any discrimination in their favor as against the other tracks, but they are exceedingly desirous of being placed on an equal footing with me in the matter of dates. There are reasons which I trust you can devine without my specifying them why it would be very gratifying to me if their request could receive serious and favorable consideration. Yours truly, (Signed) T. C Platt. My August Belmont, 25 Nassau St., New York, 2521[Enc in Belmont 4-3-00]Communications on official business should be addressed, "To the Surgeon General, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C." Subject: In reply refer to No. ........... WAR DEPARTMENT, Surgeon General's Office, Washington, December 22, 1899. [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC23, 1899 Filed by.............................. [[stamp]] RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 28, 1899 Answered, ........................ Filed, .................................. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, N.Y. My dear Governor:- I enclose herewith an article which I prepared for The Century Magazine and a letter from the Associate Editor of that magazine. I have decided not to publish this article but to send it to you with the request that you will read it and if you are satisfied that you have done an injustice to the chiefs of bureaus of the War Department, you will, when opportunity offers, do anything in your power to correct it. As to our activity and efficiency I would respectfully refer you to the Honorable the Secretary of War. I am sure you would not intentionally do an injustice to officers of the Army who labored faithfully during a most trying period to accomplish all that could be reasonably expected of them. Will you kindly return the enclosures to me when you have [*2522*] read them, and by so doing oblige, Yours very truly, [?] Surgeon General, U.S. Army. [[shorthand writing]][[shorthand]] Cape Vincent N.Y. Dec 23 1899, Rec'd through kindness Col A.D. Shaw $20.-- for relief of an old veteran, who acknowledges the same with many many thanks. Witness Ch[??] Gardner. HIs Joseph X Welsh mark 2523[*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 26 1899 Filed by __*] THE JAYHAWKERS OF '49 Headquarter, Kansas City, Mo. December 25th 1899 Governor Roosevelt Albany Dear Sir: I wish you a Merry Christmas and with it I send you a photo of the last Mountaineer of the 30s of my acquaintance or within my knowledge now living. -- And I am very sure that the last one in & East of the Rocky Mountain Range has been laid to rest. -- I know many of a later date but they are not the same. It seems like a second generation, and that comes too near the present time. Old Jim Baker lived in a wild corner 75 miles South of Rawlins Wyoming. I promised to go & see him there in the Summer of '97 but I put it off too long to my sorrow for before another summer he was gone -- I have left the nation of his Squaw blank -- I am sure she was a Shoshonee but when I receive word from my mountaineer in that locality, I will send for insertion --- His is a wonderful face & expression. it makes me think of pictures of ages ago -- I know you will prize it. Truly yours, John B Colton [*2524*]2525THE JAYHAWKERS OF '49. Headquarters, Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 25th, 1899. James Baker, born Nov. 19th, 1819- died at his Rancho on Snake River, Wyoming, May 19th, '98- he went to the mountains in 1834 and was a trapper and guide since that time. This photo is copied from the original obtained from his daughter, whose mother was a Squaw of the tribe. I have known Jim Baker a long time. He was the same type of Mountaineer as Bridger, Carson, and others of the early days, who have all passed away. James [?] John B [?]FABRICA NL DE LA MONEDA Y TIMBRE 66 Y 1898 RECEIVED FEB 5 1900 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. SELLO 100 25 C. DE PESO EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, FEB 5 1900 Filed by N. O. [??] 01.976 San Jose Luzon P.I. Dec 26th 99 Governor Theodore Roosevelt Albany NY. My Dear Colonel. I take pleasure in having mailed to you by messenger at Manila a rare photograph of Aquinaldo, taken from his temporary abode during the [?] capture of many valuable articles belonging to his government by our regiment The picture was given me by Col Kinnon and I offer it as a slight token of esteem Captain Dunne has quite distinguished himself having had two engagements within the past ten days with out the loss of a man capturing and killing several of the enemy as well as having taken much contraband of war. We are now close to the mountains but for weeks have been hunting the enemy without as much as seeing a gun. Further methods will be of a mild nature it will be practically impossible for the insurgents to make a united stand again. The killing of General Lawton was a blow to us we were with him during much of 25262/ the recent campaign [???] he was most kind to the nations. In my opinion it will be years before self government will be practicable the people are like children and must be taught the younger generation will fall into old ways readily, and it is likely that a few years of military rule will work wonders with the morals. With kindest regards. Yours sincerely. Arthur. G. Duncan 1st Lieut 34th Reg U.S.V.R. 2527[[shorthand]]cordial admiration, I am Very respectfully yrs, Chas. E. Fitch Hon Theodore Roosevelt EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 29 1899 Filed by RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 2[?]1899 Answered, Filed, Rochester Dec. 26, 1899 My dear governor: I cannot resist the temptation to tell you how thoroughly I have enjoyed the opening pages of the "Cromwell," in Scribner's and especially how just and discriminating is your analysis of the times in which the great protector's lot was cast. This is masterful. Having always been an interested, if not a close, student of the England of the 17th century, it is a sincere gratification to me to have my conclusions confirmed and as happily phrased as they are in your terse, intelligent and earnest way- the direction of the Stuarts, the [??] of 2528the sects in the house of the Lord, the essential difference between the rule of the Tudor and the Stuart, and, above all, the vigor and integrity to his convictions of the Puntam. How admirably and truthfully and trenchantly you tell the story of the conflict, and the lessons it enforces. I am sure that I shall follow its further [??] enthusiastically and, I trust, appreciatively. I am inclined to think it will be your masterpiece, and that is saying a good deal to the author of "Gouverneur Morris," which I have long regarded as being the very best of the [??] in which it appears. After all, my dear Governor, I had rather be able to write such a history as that of "Cromwell" than to be the chief executive of the Empire State, or even to have climbed San Juan Hill! and you have done all these. Really, New York must be proud of one who wears so fitly the triple crown of author, soldier and statesman, with the highest esteem and affection, as alone with the most 2529[[stamp]] RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC [28?] 1899 GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, NEW YORK [[shorthand writing]] [[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 28 1899 Filed by............................. December 26, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Albany, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I returned from Washington this morning, and was notified by Mr. McAdoo that he wished to see me. He showed me your letter and the accompanying documents; and I beg to ask that you will not pass any personal judgement on this matter until I can get time to reply in full. In the meantime I desire to assure you that I have done nothing of which you or any friend of mine need be ashamed. This garbled excerpt from the evidence taken in court was undoubtedly brought to the attention of the Navy Department by the malice of enemies whom I had the honor to make in the interest of the public service. Very respectfully yours, [??] 2530[stamp] [*Executive Chamber, Answered, DEC 27 1899 Filed by.......................*] JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY [71] NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, December 26, 1899. My dear Governor:- I return herewith Mr. McAdoo's letter. In as much as he refers to Mr. Peters, I think that he ought to know that Peters didi not in any way call my attention to this matter. It was brought to my attention by the attorneys for Mr. Lauterback, who defended the suit of Creecy against Lauterback. They brought it to my attention because it struck them, as it would anybody, as improper conduct on the part of a clerk in the Department. Very truly yours, J D Long His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. (Enclosure) [??????????????????] 2531Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York, Dec. 26, 1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary My dear Governor:-- Your message reached me today and I send the same herewith to you by special messenger. I have read it over several times and have viewed it in the light of one who is "gunning" for delegates for the renomination of our present efficient Governor. I may perhaps have been a little too severe in the use of the pencil. You, however, are at liberty to accept the suggestions or not as you please, but I believe that these changes will produce the best results. I will take them up page by page and give you my reasons for the action I have taken. On page 1, I believ it a little bit too severe, in view of what has been said of one whom I hope will surely be of some use to us, as he can be, on do contrary as against anything that might possibly be done by the organization to counteract his efforts. I simply say in passing that the gentleman who is busy now in booming a successor to you, (I mean our friend from Columbia), has an implacable foe in the gentleman from Monroe, and I think that such information that the public wish can be as easily given through the published reports as to be taken up in your message. I therefore recommend that you strike out the line beginning "and to have such guilty, etc.", and insert "against whom criminal charges had been made", and also insert, "and in view of such charges to at once place the administration of canals under new manage- 2532Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York,-----------------1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary -2- ment", in the place denoted by me. I would also say instead of "in the absence of", "they found no", and make the statement "They did find, however, grave delinquency, etc." I would strike out all, beginning with, "In work of such magnitude", and ending in the middle of page 3. This is done for the reason that this matter can be covered in the special reports which can be readily circulated in another way. I also think that the claims against the state upon the part of canal contractors should be referred to the Court of Claims. You know that there are withheld certain moneys, particularly through the action of our friend Morgan, which should be covered so that the State will not be subjected to the expense of court preceedings when we have a Court of Claims to pass upon them and all claims where there is a dispute [*even could be so referred*] and they certify to the amounts actually due. This would clean up the whole canal question and is I understand the plan suggested by the State Engineer. I have indicated my suggestion at the bottom of page 3.. On page 4, I think your suggestion as to lock-tenders is a dangerous one. I had this question before me last fall and it gave me a great deal of trouble. It would be alright if the man who was a locktender was obliged to be on duty only when the canal boats came along, but as a matter of fact, he is supposed to be on duty at all times, there being no specified time at which the boats pass along, and he can therefore claim that he is on duty al all times during the eight hours. In the question of strikes, I think it would be bad to single 2533Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York,-----------------1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary -3- out the Brooklyn Rapid Transit, because they are particularly hard pressed now and are very tender as to any reference being made to them. And then too, I think that all these corporations who are enjoying special franchises from the State are sensitive upon that point, and you strengthen the situation none by singling them out, and for that reason I would eliminate both of these suggestions. Upon page 5, the tendency to make the limit of liability of employers any greater would be to my mind very unwise. I have theresore stricken out "but New York should make a beginning in the matter". I do not think that any amendment to the law would be wise because it seems to me that everything necessary is now provided for. In the Fisheries, Forst and Game Commission, you might be open to embarassment along the line of special privileges for Long Island, the [County?] in which you live. While I know that this was not intentional, I think it well to guard against any unpleasantness of this kind and make my suggestion with this end in view. Regarding the Horton Boxing Law, the portions which I have stricken out seem to me unnecessary and do not add anything to the strength of your position. You know you have been criticized not a little for your address to mothers, and I do not believe it is good judgement to amplify your position upon the Horton Boxing Law. My 2534Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York,-----------------1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary -4- suggestion is made in accordance with the idea. I have stricken out a portion of your reference to over-legislation, because the rural taxpayer is getting the best of the bargain in the support of the insane poor, which I suppose is what you have reference to, and there is nothing that strikes the average taxpayer so much as along this line, and I think it bad to make this suggestion. The political assessment and the Judiciary are unwise and I have no sympathy with it, simply because these men are of no earthly use to us and always assume an air of being "better than thou" as soon as they are on the bench. I do not see any good reason why they should not pay their proper proportion for the legitimate uses of the campaign as well as the governor or any other official. They are not assessed officially and if they are they never pay. Therefore, I think that is a reference I would not make. In regard to the public printing, your suggestion for the publishing of a paper to take the place of a local papers throughout the State would stir up a hornets nest. The Republican press think and they are right that all they get out of it is the little they get in the publication of session laws, etc, and while your suggestion for the establishment of a bureau for state printing is alright, I do not agree with you on the other suggestion, which to my mind would be very dangerous. Under taxation, the first item I have stricken out is your 2535Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York,-----------------1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary -5- provision again legislative enactment for the increase of taxation in localities. My experience has been that many useful minicipal improvements would never have been allowed except through legislative enactment. I do not think therefore that it would be good judgement to make this recommendation. That part which I have stricken out where you say, "it should be understood at the outset that there is no sympathy whatever with war against property", because you have frequently made use of the same sentiment and almost in the same words, and you would be liable to be accused of too much repetition. In the Franchise Tax, I do not think it wise to assume that any corporation is going to antagonize the enforcement of the tax law, and it would bring about perhaps an unpleasant feeling toward you upon the part of many who are now disposed to be friendly. In the State and Public Utilities, I might say that if you were to make such a recommendation, there might be another "Ford" who would bring in [some?] anarchistic amendment which would antagonize corporations representing thousands of dollars. I have made a [m?] suggestion on page 14 where I strike out a sentence because I think it would add nothing to the strength of your argument. On page 15, "The first essential is knowledge of the facts, publicity.". I do not think you cover the question of trusts by taking 2536Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York,-----------------1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary -6- this position. As you know, I have organized may corporations myself, and there is no one more thoroughly familiar with the details of the business and no point where publicity would be of any value whatever. It would only unnecessarily array against you a lot of people who are engaged in this kind of business. I have also stricken out that part where you say "puts the interest of the majority, etc". You know that this cannot be. Our present law protects the minority as well as the majority, and the courts can be appealed to by a minority of the stockholders for an appraisal of its stock. Therefore this reference would seem to show a lack of knowledge of our laws. Where you say "the raising of prices above fair competitive" rates", would at once raise criticism and you do not want to use that as a remedy as against trusts. Where you state on the same page, "It is desirable to know, etc.", that is open to the same objections stated above, because you could out people to get at the true facts of the matter, and it would only serve as an object[???ble] for people to incorporate out of the State, and we would thereby lose much more of the corporation taxes which are now a large source of income to us. No corporations would incorporate under our laws when they could get into a sister state and not have these burdens put upon them. 2537Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel New York,-----------------1899 Benjamin B. Odell Jr. Chairman William Barnes Jr. ChmExCommittee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer Reuben L. Fox, Secretary -7- Your reference on page 16, "There is no reason whatever, etc.," is taking up an entirely new question. This is open to the same objection of competition and antagonism. I make the suggestion that you strike both of these out. I understand under the head of "Secretary of State", page 17, publications are now in existence which give to you the information you desire that all the corporations in existence have been incorporated from that. This suggestion I make so that if such is the case it would be foolish of course to make this recommendation.. I think in the main your message is an admirable one. Perhaps as stated before I have been too liberal in my objections. I understand however that what you want is my honest opinion. I am stating it as your friend and as one who desires your renomination. If my objections do not seem to you to be correct, pray consider me to be simply overzealous and discard one or all. With kind regards, I am very truly yours, B. D. Odell Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. 2538[stamp] [*RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 28 1899 Answered, __________ Filed, _________________*] [stamp] [*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWEREd, DEC 28 1899 Filed by_________________*] 27 West 76th St. New York, DEc. 26, 1899. My Dear Governor Roosevelt;- Since seeing you on Friday, I have had a note from the City Club, announcing that on Jan. 10th, or 17th, a dinner will be given at the City Club, at which the New York Charter will be discussed. It is proposed to invite Seth Low, James C. Carter, and the Presidents of the burroughs to take part in this discussion. The committee is most earnestly desirous that you should be present to speak, if you desire to speak, or to be simply present as a matter of public interest. It occurred to me that it might be possible for you to give that evening, or at least a part of it, to so important a matter. The 10th or the 17th would be made the date according to your convenience: the day of the week is Wednesday. May I suggest, that if you were to open the discussion after the dinner, you could-without committing yourself to details- bring forward the necessity of such a revision as is proposed, and the desirability of the appointment of a commission to that end? which you have already done in your message. I need hardly tell you how much I enjoyed having an undisturbed hour with you on Friday. In spite of that "disability which attends upon the clerical profession," it is probable that 2539-2- no one of your political friends has a keener interest in what attends upon the welfare of the state than myself. I cannot surrender the ministry, even to be free of that disability; and must make head against it by showing such wisdom as I am able upon public matters. It is rather curious that anybody should feel other than I do; viz, that public service is preeminently the service which should command every honest citizen. I am, Yours always, Dictated. "Scraps" Your "Astoria" letter is convincing and admirably put. Your comment starts off splendidly -- I hear from Buffalo that they have asked you there for Feb. 22 - I hope you can go; it would strenthen that end of the state - In view of Judgeship matters - The City Club dinner referred to above would accomplish what you intimidated you would do if occasion occurred- review your Year's work. That would be a good thing done. Moss has been unwise but the other fellows Mazel, Quigg have been weak and something besides T.R.S. [*[Slicer]*] [*2540*][[shorthand]][*EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC29 1899 Filed by*] [*RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, DEC 29 1899 Answered Filed*] TRACY, BOARDMAN & PLATT 35 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. (MILLS BUILDING) BENJAMIN F. TRACY. ALBERT B. BOARDMAN FRANK H. PLATT. JAMES R. SOLEY. TIMOTHY D. MERWIN. December 27, 1899 Dear Governor Roosevelt: Your memorandum on the Astoria Gas Cos Land Grant was just right - When you hit you hit right out so that the fellow that gets hit knows he's hit - It takes a brave man to do it that way, and everyone admires that way of doing - Please excuse my plain way of saying what I think about your [*2541*]action in this case. It is not like the way of Black and the contrast is just exhilarating- I want to add in the secure connection that your course at the [??] settlement proposal was equally admirable, even if it was not what I wanted. I am satisfied it was right- and am obliged to admit it. Yours very sincerely Frank H. Platt Hon. Theodore Roosevelt____ COPY _____ Dec. 28th, 1899. My Dear Senator Platt: Your letter of Dec. 22nd was, by mistake, forwarded to me at Babylon, and I did not receive it until today. I hasten to reply to you, and to say that I very much deplore the attitude of the Saratoga Racing Association, which has become wholly indefensible and unreasonable. In their desire to secure a drawing attraction for their Summer Resort, they are misrepresenting the subject to you, and instead of not wishing a discrimination in their favor as against other tracks, that is precisely what they are asking. As you are possibly not aware, the Saratoga Racing Association claims that no racing dates are of any use to them, except during the month of August: that is because it is a period during which people go to Saratoga in large numbers for the waters and the air. The racing in this neighborhood is patronized by New York and Brooklyn, to say nothing of the immediate outlying districts, the inhabitants of which are permanent residents, as against the transient visitors at Saratoga, and the dates are arranged in such a manner as to best serve, in the opinion of the Jockey Club and Racing Commission, the interests of racing itself and of the general public. All the Associations in this vicinity, with the exception of the Acqueduct Race Course, have large stakes for which entries are made two and three years before they are run. These are called [*2542*]T.C.P. -2- "fixed events" and, when they are important, go by the name of "classic events", inasmuch as they have been in existence for many years, and the horses winning them are made conspicuous in Turf history in such a manner as to draw a line upon the comparative merits of horses as they pass from the race course into the Stud, and in consequence these events exercise an important influence upon breeding. It is needless for me to say that guides to intelligent breeding, the results of which mean so much to the success of the Turf, must be a matter of serious care to those who are Trustees of the interests of racing under our very wise and carefully drawn law. Viewed from this point one enters immediately upon the influence of the improvement of horse breeding and its vast ramifications, touching even the serious question of the size and sort of horses required in large numbers in case of war, or their export for the purpose. The Jockey Club, in arranging the dates and recommending the same to the State Racing Commission, has never refused and does not today refuse to give to Saratoga the entire number of dates asked for, but it has declined to give them more than a certain number of days during which no racing on any other course in the State is permitted. This special privilege, in the case of Saratoga, was stretched to its utmost limit last year, and there could be no other race course in the State, lying so far away from the Metropolitan racing interests which would, if established, be permitted to race to the exclusion of racing in the neighborhood of this great City. Such a proceeding would be manifestly unfair and wholly indefensible when impartially examined. Both the Brighton Beach Racing Association and the Acqueduct [*2543*]T.C.P. -3- Racing Association, the latter of which used to race in the Summer and which, for the benefit of the Saratoga Racing Association, has been given dates in the early Spring and late Autumn so as not to conflict with it, have frequently declared to the Racing Commission that they do not mind at all, racing at the same time as Saratoga, and are quite willing to have the dates of their meetings coincide with any or all of those of Saratoga, which racing interests in general might dictate. Saratoga, on the other hand, wishes to have the racing stopped in the entire State of New York for the whole month of August, while they have racing at Saratoga, in order that there shall be no competition. With reference to the racing in the neighborhood of New York City, it has been considered for its best interests not to permit two tracks to be operated at the same time and therefore only one at a time is permitted to have racing. You will readily perceive the injustice and impropriety of closing the race courses around New York City during the entire month of August, when a great many of our citizens move to within a radius of twenty miles from the City proper, for the Summer, and also very largely in the immediate neighborhood of the race courses at Coney Island for their vacations. To them racing at that season is a pastime which they have every reason to expect shall not be taken away from them. Turning to the horse owners and trainers, whose interests are largely to be considered, and whose welfare is directly placed in charge of the Turf authorities. There are many who are unwilling to and in some instances do not care to go to the expense of transferring their stables to Saratoga, and prefer to race in this neighborhood. Enforced idleness of a month for such, when their horses are in full training and ready to run, is certainly something [*2544*]T.C.P. -4- to bet seriously considered. Allow me to say to you that there is no favoritism in this matter of adjusting dates, and you will not find a single one of the people interested in racing who will admit that the Sa-ratoga Association was not treated more liberally last year than was expected and had more free days than was really fair, considering the large interests which centre in New York and do not prevail at Saratoga. I enclose you correspondence had with Senator Brackett on the subject. I have talked to my Associates and there is every disposition to go as far as they can about Saratoga. They feel that your being importuned on this subject is not justified nor faie to you on the part of the Saratoga Racing Association. Believe me, Yours very truly, (Signed) August Belmont. Hon. T. C. Platt. [*2545*][Enc in Belmont 4-3-00]Private and Confidential Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, December 28, 1899 His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Albany, N. Y. Dear Ted: I think I can answer you more definitely now in regard to the investigation we talked of together but you will excuse me if I for my own sake impress upon you the disagreeable position it will put me in were it ever known that I, or any of my friends, had interested ourselves in the subject. Platt admits that he is distinctly in favor of your renomination as Governor and that this is the opinion as well as desire of himself and his associates; that you have made a far better Governor than he supposed you would (I do not know whether this should be held as complimentary or not, but of course judgment is passed by his own standard); that you have made but one mistake in your administration under very trying circumstances; that that mistake was the franchise tax bill; and that you had no sooner made the mistake than you recognized it as a mistake and were prompt and willing and earnest in correcting the difficulty [with] by every means in your power. And now comes another matter, which I doubt if you know but which you ought to know, which I ought to tell you, but which you must never admit to have heard from me. [*2546*]2 Root will not get the nomination for Vice President. McKinley wants and proposes that he shall stay in the cabinet in the position which he now occupies. Platt will probably make a bluff for Odell in which there is more necessity than heart, & it will probably result in Odell's being at least a very weak candidate. Platt is aware that Lodge is earnest to have you take that position. He is doubtful whether he had not better advise you strongly to take it; that you would be acceptable and would receive the nomination and strengthen the ticket; but whether he would advise you to or not he is in doubt; whether this doubt arises entirely from policy and whether he is influenced by a most friendly feeling towards you or the good of the party or all combined, or whether he sees in it a loop hole to get rid of you in case you kick too hard against him in certain matters, you can judge as well and better than anybody else. He talks however the obvious proposition, that if you run for two years after this term, you will be off the books as far as can be seen for two years before the [next] Presidency. He says however that he is with you solid for the governorship and [implies?] that his position in regard to the vice-Presidency, as far as you are concerned, is one of personal friendliness to yourself, and his conversation evidences this except so far as that conversation implies the party's interests as at least paramount to yours, and we all know that his personal [*2547*]3 interest is ready to hold everything else subservient to it. On the whole I should gather that he has found you much more useful to him, probably by giving some character to his politics, than he has found you detrimental in opposing his nonsense. I also know that one of Odell's principal and nearest lieutenants has expressed himself to a friend of his in exactly the same terms so far as your second nomination is concerned, and both he and Platt have expressed strong personal regard. I am not at liberty to give any names except Crane's - of course. I suppose that you have considered this vice-presidency with the utmost care, and I think all of your friends are desirous that you make no mistake in it. From what I gather, Platt's opinon is, at heart, that you make a mistake in not accepting it. Such facts as I have given you I think you can thoroughly believe and stand upon, as conditions are today. Surmises are rather understated and I believe in substance to be true in fact as well as in supposition. But as to the main point, on that Platt and others around him have been perfectly definite in their statements. Yet I would not, myself, trust a mother's son of them out of sight. The whole gang is like the wind blowing where it listeth but impossible for anyone to tell whence it cometh or whither it goeth. You will excuse this prolix letter but it is what you wanted to know and I think it's matter is certainly pretty near truth as it stands today. Believe me, as ever, Sincerely yours, George H Lyman [*2548*][*P2*]Supreme Court, Appellate Division Second Judicial Department BROOKLYN, N. Y. December 29th. 1899. Dear Paul: I have just received your note in regard to the proposed appointment of Judge Hirschberg. This is dead wrong. (1) For the sake of the Governor himself, he should appoint a Democrat. This would still leave the Court Republican, as it is now. A majority of the judges in the District are Democrats, and they should have a representation of at least two on the Appellate Division. (2) The appointment is most unwise, considering the interest of lawyers and litigants in the District. It will leave the whole territory on both sides of the Hudson River for a distance of 90 miles, and for the same distance along the Erie Railroad up to Port Jervis, without a local Judge to hear a motion, or [*2549*]Supreme Court. Appellate Division Second Judicial Department BROOKLYN, N. Y. 2 hold court for any purpose. It will simply raise Cain in the District, to the detriment of the Governor and of anyone who has advised him to make such an appointment. Yours Faithfully Willard Barllett [*2550*]CONFIDENTIAL. United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 29, 1899. Dear Theodore:- Thanks for your note of the 26th. Platt told me that Root would not be Vice-President because the President wished him to remain in his Cabinet. Yesterday I heard, practically at first hand from the White House, that it was substantially agreed that Root was to be Vice-President. After such contradictions I am not surprised that Platt said nothing much to you about the Vice-Presidency but advised you to take it. He certainly gave me to understand that his views were tending in the other direction. Under these circumstances I do not know what to say. Of course if Root is to have the Vice-Presidency that would open a much better place for you if we could bring it about, of which I do [would] not despair. I will talk further with Platt when he comes back. I have written for Brett and have been to see the President and Secretary of War about him. He is a good man, but he is the most persistent office seeker that I know and has worried me about himself in season and out of season. I think it might be a very good thing if you were to write Root and call his attention to the endorsement I have given him. I think he would make a thoroughly good officer. Always yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. 2551PF William McAdoo. W. G. McAdoo. McAdoo & McAdoo, Counselors at Law. 15 Wall Street, Telephone 3299 Cortlandt. New York, December 29, 1899. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. My dear Governor: I return the letter of Mr. Secretary Long, as requested. I have seen Mr. Howell since I wrote you, and have shown him the charges, and he is going to submit a reply for the inspection of both of us. When he does so I will write you. I will also write Mr. Long after I have gotten all the facts in the case. Believe me with highest regards and best wishes, Very sincerely yours, William McAdoo. Enclosure. [stamp] [*ANSWERED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Dec 30 1899 Answered,. ___________ Filed, ________________*] 2552Supreme Court, Appellate Division Second Judicial Department BROOKLYN, N. Y. (Confidential) December 30, 1899. To The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, Executive Chamber, Albany, New York. My dear Governor:- I feel it to be my duty to suggest some views as to the appointment of a Justice to fill the vacancy in our Court, caused by your excellent selection of Judge Cullen for the Court Appeals, as I think you should know the unanimous desire of the members of this Court. We are concerned first for the orderly administration of justice in this Department. Justices Dickey and Hirschberg were nominated and elected on the demand of the up-river district, that the Bar might have a Judge in that vicinity for the transaction of business. After his election, Judge Dickey moved to Brooklyn, since which time Judge Barnard's term has expired, and there is now no up-river Judge, except Judge Hirschberg, in the great river district from Westchester County to Dutchess, or on all the west side of the river, extending to Port Jervis. We have not the slightest personal objection to [*2553*]T. R. -2- Judge Hirschberg as a member of this Court, but suggest whether it is wise to remove the last of the up-river Judges, leaving all the counties except Westchester uncovered. Of such action, the Bar may justly complain. That Judge Smith of Suffolk is unwilling for similar reasons to serve here, I know. Besides, two of our Judges are now from other Departments; and when our Court Term is over, one and sometimes both return home, leaving but three of us in the City. This deprives us, during recess, of opportunity for sonsultation by more than three Judges, which is very undesirable. To appoint another Judge who is not a resident of Brooklyn will still further cripple us in this line or subject the appointee to great inconvenience in continuously attending here. While I do not care to interfere with the political side of the matter, it is to be questioned whether it will be good Republican politics to remove from his home the only Judge in the great territory on both sides of the Hudson. Our opponents will say to the voters --- You elected two Republicans. Both have taken their departure. Elect a Democrat and he will pledge himself to remain at home. --- It is questionable whether the appointment of Judge Hirschberg to this Court will not destroy our chance to elect any new Republican judicial candidates in what is, to say the least, a very doubtful district. I assume that you are familiar with the Constitutional provision forbidding [*2554*]T. R. -3- an Appellate Judge to exercise any powers of a Justice of the Supreme Court except those of a Justice out of Court. The matter of the appointment has been the subject of anxious consideration by my Associates and myself, as we know the intimate relations which, for the public welfare, should prevail among the members of the Court; and we have reached the unanimous decision that the appointment of Judge Jenks will best serve the public interest and accord with our own preferences. This letter is written with the approval of all my Associates, [*Excepting of course Judge Cullen-*] Very Respecty Yours Jno W Goodrich [*2555*]Fifth Avenue Hotel, Madison Square New York Saturday Dec 30. 1899 My dear Governor Yours of yesterday caught me back on my return from my office- I am glad to know that there may be some results from [?] conference with you & Odell- I feel confident that if in [??] is satisfied the evidence is sufficient, good results may be accomplished by the special Grand Jury- Chairman [Mazet?] spent a half hour with me today. Elaborating his ideas of a 2556A Republican Legislature can do much towards [mediating?] & justifying that. Let us do our part! I shall go to Washington on Tuesday & return on Friday of next week. My best regards & wishes for the New Year to you & all yours. May the Year 1900 be full of peace & pleasure for you. Faithfully yours Prescott Hon Theo Roosevelt Albany Report & they seemed to me to be judicious & wise. He suggested the idea of their formulating the bill for the New Charter Commission & for the same reasons which occurred to you, I thought it wise & politic best that they should fatten the scheme. Everything should be done that can be consistently, to protect & vindicate the chairman & the Maret Committee- Tammany influences & Republican newspapers have combined to belittle & discredit their work, which I believe has been consistently & equal to the revelations of [the] other Republican Investigative Committees [*2557*]WECCo 200m. 7 15-9-1. New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co. [?] Dec 31st 1899 Hon. T. C. Platt Senator [[shorthand writing]] My dear Senator I see that Governor Roosevelt has appointed a New Adj Gen and a friend of yours. cannot you get me a appointment as one of the asst adj Gen in his office or some clerkship in his office Yours Truly, J. Henry Gardner 2558pleasing Essays on Sugar making and kindred subjects and they seem to my rather untechnical mind to be a fairly complete exposition of the utter sloppiness & lack of grasp characterizing the present outfit. It would be hard to say less, on so definite a subject and of so much interest, in so very many words. I do not think, really I do not, old man, that 101 E. 19th St. N.Y. 31 Dec. 1899. Happy New Year, dear old man, to you & yours and very many of them. [???] & I will come up on Thursday morning on the Empire State: it isn't particularly convenient for either of us just now but I don't care about that so much if we are helping [??] along. I have read Mr Fox's 2559political appointments here will fill the bill or do you credit. I trust it will turn out that you can shoot at bigger game. With my best love to Mrs. Roosevelt: Faithfully Yours : C. Grant La Farge My wife sends special love & best wishes to you & Mrs.. R. for the New Year. 2560Dec. 31st 1899. SENATE CHAMBERS WASHINGTON RECEIVED EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, JAN 2, 1900 Answered, _______ Filed, _____________ [*22*] Dear Theodore- I want you to do me a favor if you can conveniently. As Chairman of the Printing Committee I had the appointment of the Clerk of [??] the Record Index & I appointed Coolidge my former Secretary one of the best of fellows, now correspondent of the Boston Journal 2561 Best love & good wishes to you & all your house for the New Year. Yrs H. C. L. [Lodge] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, JAN 2 1900 Filed by _______________finance of [???] & that you would be glad if he would recognize him? - If you don't care to ask a favor of Platt or for any reason don't want to write him- Don't do it. I shall understand & so will Coolidge who has nothing to do with my writing you but who is [??] right gov't as you know. If you can do it it will help a good fellow. Put it wholly on your own interest in C. If you can't all right. well known to you & a loyal friend both to you & me- taking the Philippines [??] w Printing & [??] succeeds me. I have asked him to [??] Coolidge & he says he will but I want to stiffen it all I can. Could you write him & say that you hear that the Clerk of the Record Index comes under him, that the present holder [??] of is [??] L. A. Coolidge on personal 2563[*PF*] FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL. MADISON SQUARE NEW YORK Dec 31, 1899 My Dear Governor: I must write you in reference to a successor to Judge Cullon as Judge of the Appelate Division of the 2d District If it is to be a Democrat, as I assume you will think wise, I want to advise agst the selection of Judge Gaynor; either Marean or [Janles?] is preferable in point of discretion, ability & good judgment Yours Sincerely T C Platt Hon Theo Roosevelt [*2563*][[stamp]] EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANSWERED, DEC 11 1899 Filed by ------------------- [[shorthand writing throughout]] Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel, New York, M.F. To His Excellency , Theodore Roosevelt, Governor. S & [F?] The City has learned unofficially that the Commissioner of The Land Office recently passed a resolution, and that in obedience to that resolution you will be asked to sign, and the Secretary of State will be asked in turn to issue, four grants of land under water to a private corporation known as the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company for a trifling consideration of less than $4,000, which is proposed to be paid to the State for valuable water rights of the value of at least $3,000,000. The City of New York, through the Board of Docks and Ferries, received notice of these four applications, and in obedience to section 86 of the Charter determined not only that the issue of such grant by the State would conflict with the rights of the City, but that it would otherwise be injurious to the public interest, and in obedience to the practice in that belief, a hearing was had before the Commissioners of the Land Office, and at 2564that hearing my office was represented by Mr. Charles Blandy, one of my Assistants. It was vigorously contended by him that whenever the Board of Docks and Ferries determined that the issuance of a grant would conflict with the rights of the City, or would be otherwise injurious to the public interests, that then and in that event the Land Commissioners were ousted of the right to make any such grant. In other words it is only when the Board of Docks has no objection to the making of a grant of land in the City of New York that the Land Commissioners have the right to make such grant. This view of the law is borne out not only by the section of the Charter to which I have referred, and in the recent decision of Judge Merwin in the Whittemore case but, it is manifest that this is so from the so-called "Introductory" of the very distinguished gentlemen charged with the task of preparing the Charter, which will be found in Ash's Edition of the Charter at pages CXXXVI and CXXXVIII in which they say: "The charter has been constructed upon the principle "that it is expedient to give to the city all the "power necessary to conduct its own affairs. X X X X X "Similar protective principles are applied to "the water front and waters constituting the harbor of "New York. The charter recognizes the harbor as the "parent of the city's present greatness and of her "commercial supremacy now and in the future. The "charter proposed gives to the city, subject to vested "private rights, which have been carefully protected, 2 2565"the control of the entire water front, and of lands "under water everywhere within the city, so far as "necessary to secure and develop the commerce, foreign "and domestic of the city x x." The City's position however has not received recognition by the Land Commissioners. They have yielded to the application of this private corporation and the latter is about to receive a gift from the State upon the payment of the mere pittance I have suggested, of lands under water which belong to the City, and which in the distant future, if not in the near future, would hamper and cripple the commercial interests of the City which have been instrusted to the management of the Board of Docks and Ferries. I desire to raise my protest against this gross outrage, and have already verified a complaint in an action about to be commenced to test the validity of the Land Commissioners' action, but I am apprehensive that before the papers can be served and before I can obtain injunctive relief - and I might state in passing that no ex parte injunction can be obtained against a State Board - you will be asked to affix your signature to the grant, and I am very desirous that that shall not be done until the legal questions involved are disposed of by the Court. May I ask, therefore that you will withhold your signature to the Letter Patents until the question of an injunction can be formally passed upon by a Special Term Judge of your District. 3 2566I hope to be able to serve the papers by next Tuesday. I have the honor to remain, Your obedient servant, John Whalen Corporation Counsel. 2567[For enc see ca Dec, 1899] Grants made between 1894 +1884 - Name. Date. County. Acres. Am't.Pd. Huldah H. Clapp, March 4, 1884, Richmond, 6.314 $50.00 E.B. Tuttle, " " " Kings, .7 50.00 C.C. Ellis, " " " Richmond, 4.75 50.00 Tisdale & Blossom, " " " Kings, .75 50.00 Mary W. Blossom, " " " Kings, 1.25 150.00 N.L. Butler & Ors., " " " Richmond, 9. 50.00 Jonah Blackwell & Ors., " " " Kings, 1.4 100.00 W.R. Grace, " " " Richmond, 3.54 50.00 F.A. Blossom & Others, " " " Kings, .4 50.00 John Martins & Others, Apl. 2 " Richmond, .62 1000.00 Iran VanAuw, " 1 " Queens, 18.9 50.00 Herman Funke, " " " Queens, 23.65 100.00 Hugo Funke, " " " Queens, 7.86 50.00 C. Havemeyer & Others, May 6 " Kings, 13. 50.00 Phila. & Reading Coal & Iron Co. " 7 " Kings, 3. 50.00 Bernard Reilly, " " " Richmond, 22. 50.00 Nassau Ferry Co., " " " Kings, 1.25 50.00 VanName & Mesereau, June 9 " Richmond, 9. 50.00 Michael VanName, " " " Richmond, 1.5 50.00 D.L. Burbank & Ors. Aug. 5 " Richmond, 1.42 50.00 Central R.R.Co. of N.J. " " " Richmond, .9 2500.00 C.C. Jones, " " " Richmond, 1 .2-3 57.00 Nicholas Bush, " " " Richmond, 2.13 57.00 Samuel Fleet Speir, " " " Kings, 5.05 62.00 Henry A. Kent, Oct. 7 " Kings, 14.56 60.00 Wm. R. Bennett, " " " Kings, 4.39 60.00 Adolphus Bennett, " " " Kings, 4.06 60.00 Wm. C. Langley, " " " Kings, 43.44 60.00 Wm. M. Tebo, " " " Kings, 9.11 60.00 Wm. T. Byrnes, Jan. 20, 1885. Queens, 8.639 50.00 Jaques Van Brunt, " " " Kings, 6.37 50.00 J.H. VanBrunt, " " " Kings, 1.98 50.00 2568 -2- Name. Date. County. Acres. Amount Paid. Chas. H. VanBrunt, Jan. 20, 1885 Kings, 3.07 $50.00 Daniel Van Brunt, " " " Kings, 5.01 50.00 Louisa Bennett, " " " Kings, 5.28 50.00 N. L. M. Bennett, " " " Kings, 5. 50.00 Van Brunt Bergen, " " " Kings, 8. 50.00 Chas. H. Van Brunt & One, " " " Kings, 2.94 50.00 N. Y. Hemp & Flax Co. " " " Queens, 1.75 50.00 Geo. G. Nichols, " " " Queens, 1.2 50.00 Van Brunt Bergen, " " " Kings, 9.04 50.00 Isaac E. Bergen, " " " Kings, 8.7 50.00 Ellen Brogan & Others, Mch. 3 " Richmond, .2 67.00 M. A. Bamber, " " " Richmond, .68 67.00 Mary A. B. Douglas, " " " Richmond, .4 67.00 James G. Clark, " " " Richmond, .98 50.00 John B. Reboul, " " " Queens, .5 70.00 Fannie R. Holland, " " " Queens, 22.42 73.00 Jereiah P. Robinson, Apr, 7 " Kings, 4.81 50.00 Moses Corson May 3 " Richmond, 1.25 69.25 Elizabeth P. Elliot June 3 " Richmond .69 68.00 John Decker, " " " Richmond, 2.65 67.00 Hattie D. Lowry, " " " Kings, 8.64 50.00 Mary A. Robinson, " " " Kings 1.61 50.00 Chas.E.Locke & Others, July 14 " Queens, 13.77 200.00 Richard H. Lane, Sept. 1 " Kings, 5.354 50.00 N. Y. Warehousing Co. Oct. 6 " Kings, 6.126 50.00 Clara McNamee, Nov. 10 " Richmond, 4.622 50.00 Wm. Cunningham, Dec. 1 " Queens, .2 75.00 Castine & Housman, " 23 " Richmond, 1.7 50.00 Divine Burtis, " 10 " Kings, 3.25 50.00 Weidman Cooperage Co. " " " Kings, 1.4 50.00 John H. Hodges, " " " Richmond, 17.86 100.00 2569 -3- Name. Date. County. Acres. Am't.Pd. Henry D. Brookman, Mch. 6 1886 Kings, 7.85 $50.00 Union Ferry Co. Feb. 8 " Kings, 5.91 50.00 David Dows, " " " Kings, 9.92 100.00 J. I. Nesmith & One, " " " Kings, 4.32 50.00 Stephen B. Halsey, Mch. 8 " Queens, 5.50 50.00 Wm. E.Chisolm, " " " Queens, 38.97 75.00 S.E.T.Scofield & Others, " 12 " Richmond, 3.5 245.40 Mary A. B. Douglas Feb. 19 " Richmond, 1.2 100.00 Union Ferry Co. " 8 " Kings, 2.057 50.00 T. J. Cummins, May. 14 " Kings, 7.11 73.00 N.Y.Architectural June. 17 " Queens, .75 50.00 Terra Cotta Co. S. M. Minott, May. 11 " Richmond, .8 70.00 Eliza D. Dunskee, Oct. 23 " Richmond, 1.27 173.00 Brooklyn City R.R.Co. Sept. 9 " Kings, 4.20 440.00 M. Thompson, Oct. 11 " Richmond, .78 72.50 J. Mersereau, Sept. 7 " Richmond, 2.51 72.50 David D Field, Nov. 12 " Kings, 7. 500.00 John Good, Feb. 9, 1887 Queens, .4 50.00 B. A. Hefeman, Jan. 10 " Kings, 7.5 50.00 Atlantic White Lead Linseed Oil Co. Apl. 8 " Kings, 2.996 50.00 E. R. Squibb, " " " Kings, 1.46 50.00 Wm. Dooley, Mch. 8 " Richmond, 6.39 73.50 Marine & Field Club. May 9 " Kings, 8.71 50.00 Hugo Funke, June 8 " Queens, 15.81 130.00 Mutual Life Ins. Co. " 10 " Queens 1.8 50.00 Sarah C. Brown, May 26 " Richmond, .79 222.00 Pratt Mfg. Co. Oct. 8 " Queens, 2.5 50.00 Empire Refining Co. " 27 " Kings, 2. 50.00 A. A. Linsley Dec. 17 " Richmond, 1.83 79.20 N.Y.,N.H. & Hartford R.R.Co. Mch. 30, 1888 New York, 5.25 200.00 Gourverneur Morris, " " " New York, 2.856 50.00 P.Randolph Morris " " " New York, .8 50.00 [2570]-4- Name. Date. County, Acres. Amount Paid. Margaret R. Morris, Mch. 30, 1888 New York, .88 $50.00 Annie Cary Morris, '' '' " New York, .53 50.00 The Port Morris Land Improvement Co. '' '' " New York, 2.4 50.00 Ferdinand Spangenberg. , '' '' " New York, .67 50.00 Oswald & Sarah B. Cammann. '' '' " New York, 3.2 50.00 George W. Vanderbilt, Sept. 4 " Richmond, 26.37 282.17 Robert Brown, Oct. 20 " Richmond, .1 75.00 E. W. Bliss Dec. 3 " Kings, 15.71 455.00 Wm. W. McFarland, Oct. 1 " Richmond, 1.14 75.00 Wm. Wainwright, Mch. 14, 1889 Queens, 12.5 200.00 M. S. E. Cameron, July 5 " Richmond, 3.25 120.00 M. C. Proome June 10 " Kings, 1.79 50.00 H. E. Bowers, '' 4 " Kings, 3.54 101.50 J. Robinson '' '' " Kings, 2.02 63.48 Hugh McRoberts. Sept. 6 " Richmond, 6.62 325.00 Atlantic Nav. & Pier Co " 5 " Kings. 1.75 50.00 Frederic Wood Oct. 9 " Kings. 3.23 50.00 Manhattan Beach Impt. Co. Nov. 26 Kings 9.33 258.25 Thos. D. Nolan, Dec. 16 " Richmond, 2.59 50.00 John H. Hodges Jany 7, 1890 Richmond, 10.25 117.14 C.M. Warren Apl. 30 " Queens 1.75 50.00 Wm. O. Ross " 10 " Richmond 33.5 259.50 Childrens Aid Society May 23 " Kings 16.5 428.50 James Stillwell Dec 2 " Kings 5.94 75.00 Bishop & Jennings May 1, 1891 Queens 7.056 127.50 G.H. Henges Nov. 19 " Kings 4.41 137.25 American Sugar Refining Company Feb. 29, 1892 Kings 4.5 50.00 Brooklyn Cooperage Co " " Kings 1.3 50.00 Michael Murphy, Apl. 20, " Kings 27.642 386.25 E.W. Bliss July " " Kings 10.47 444.80 Cornelius Ferguson Dec. 28, 1893. Kings 15.704 469.08 Tracy & Brown Dec. 21. " Kings 8.46 261.70 2571[Enc. in Whaten ca Dec 17 99] 127 [????????] [ca Dec. 1889] 2573 Ca Dec 1899] 1 WILLIAM HOWELL, a witness of lawful age, called by and on behalf of the plaintiff, having been first duly sworn, is examined By Mr. Fay: Q. Please state your name, Mr. Howell? A. William Howell. Q. What is your present occupation? A. I am present secretary to General Merritt, Governor's Island, New York Harbor. Q. How were you employed in February and March of 1898? A. At that time I was private secretary to Mr. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Q. Are you acquanted with Mr. Creecy, the plaintiff? A. I am. Q. What office of the Navy Department had charge of the purchasing of the vessels for the auxiliary navy? Mr. DARLINGTON: I think some foundation should be laid for that question. That must be a matter of record, and it should not rest upon the memory of a private secretary. Mr. FAY: I have not had time to look up this record. I propose to offer this evidence for the purpose of showing that this matter was in the hands of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. By Mr. Fay: Q. Along in February and March of 1898, didi you see Mr. Creecy at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy? A. Mr. Creecy, off and on, was always at the Navy Department , on some business; and in the latter part of Feb- 120 25732 ruary and the early part of March, he was there with regard to the sale of these Luckenbach tugs. Q. Do you remember any interview that Mr. Creecy had with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, on the subject? A. I do. Q. When was that, according to your best recollection. A. As near as I can recall now, it was just about the time that the Rodgers Board was organized. Q. Did you have any interview with Mr. Creecy at that time? A. Yes, sir. Q. How did he obtain an interview with the Assistant Secretary, if you know? A. Mr. Creecy was personally introduced to Mr. Roosevelt by myself. Q. Were you present at the conversation between them? A. I was. Q. You can state what Mr. Creecy did with respect to presenting these tugs to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. A. Mr. Creecy presented Mr. Roosevelt with a list of vessels, among which were the two Luckenbach tugs. Mr. Roosevelt was very anxious to secure these tugs, and --- [*Mr R. had never heard of these tugs at [??] time*] Mr. DARLINGTON: One moment. I object to any testimony by this witness as to what Mr. Roosevelt was very anxious to do, and I move to exclude that. The COURT: Only state what was said. By Mr. Fay: Q. Just state what was said, Mr. Howell. A. Mr. Roosevelt made inquiry to see if these tugs had [*121*] 25743 been reported upon by the Rodgers Board. They had not been reported upon, and there upon he ------ Mr. DARLINGTON: I object to that, and move to exclude it. Mr. FAY: What is the objection? Mr. DARLINGTON: It is not for this witness to say what had been done and what had not been done. By Mr. Fay: Q. Did you make the examination? A. I did. The COURT: What date was this? Mr. FAY: About the time of the organization of the Board. The COURT: What date did he put it. The WITNESS: I didn't fix the date. I am not able to do that evidently. I think, however, it was just about the time the Board was organized. By Mr. Fay: Q. What direction did the Secretary give you with respect to an order for an inspection of these tugs? A. Mr. Roosevelt directed that a telephonic message be sent to the Rodgers Board, asking that a report, or at least an investigation, be made into the qualities of these ships at once, and reported to the Department. Q. Did you send that telephone message? A. I did. Q. Did the Assistant Secretary receive a telegraphic reply? Mr. DARLINGTON: I object. The Record is the best evi- [*122*] 25754 dence of that. By Mr. Fay: Q. Look at that telegram of March 14th, 1898 (handing witness a paper.) Do you recollect such a telegram being received? [*untrue, absolutely*] A. I should say that was a telegram received in reply to the telephonic message. Q. Does that enable you to fix the date of the telephonic message? A. I think it does. By the Court: Q. What was the telephonic message? A. The telephonic message was to the Rodgers Board, directing that they make an immediate investigation of these tugs, and report upon their condition to the Department. Q. How were the tugs specified or described? A. In the telephonic message? [*The Edgar Luckenbach were not in the matter*] Q. Yes. A. Simply the tugs "Edgar Luckenbach" and "Walter Luckenback". By Mr. Fay: Q. After that telephone order, did Mr. Creecy come to the Department again in respect to these Luckenbach tugs? A. Mr. Creecy or his representative was to be found in the Navy Department almost every day, up to the time the boats were finally purchased. Q. Communicating with you with respect to the condition of affairs, keeping himself posted? [*123*] 25765 A. I would be the one naturally that he would have to come to for the information. [*X*] Q. Did you advise him from time to time how the matter stood? [*X*] A. I did. [*X*] CROSS EXAMINATION. By Mr. Darlington: [*X*] Q. What advice did you give him from time to time, Mr. Howell? [*X*] A. The advices that were on file concerning these tugs. Q. They were open to the public were they? A. I beg your pardon. Q. These reports from the Board on all these matters of detail were open to the public, were they? A. Occasionally they were, and occasionally they were not. Frequently the matter of price made the transaction secret or confidential. Q. What do you mean by that? A. I mean to say that sometimes a tug would be held at a large price, and the Department would not care to make known what they were willing to pay. Q. Before they bought it? A. Before they bought it. Q. As a matter of fact, I suppose whenever the price was in dispute, the position of the Department was not disclosed to the adverse party until some agreement was reached, [*124*] 25776 was it? A. So far as I know, it was not. Q. The Department was not in the habit of saying, "I am going to buy your boats, but I want to get them for a lower price"? They were not in the habit of advising the proposed sellers that they had decided to buy their boats, while the price was in dispute, were they? A. Not always; no, sir. Q. Ever? A. So far as I am personally concerned, no, sir. Q. Never? A. No, sir. [*X*] Q. How long had you known Mr. Creecy? [*X*] A. I have known Mr. Creecy for the past six or seven years. Q. Did you ever have any business transactions with him? A. No, sir. [*X*] Q. He tells us that you did the very thing you say now never was done; that you told him these tugs had been recommended, approved and passed, but there was going to be a controversy over the price. Is that true? Mr. FAY: I object. That is not what Mr. Creecy said. Mr. DARLINGTON: That is exactly what he said. I can give you the page, if you want it. By Mr. Darlington: Q. He said that you told him of that, and that the price was in dispute. Did that occur? [*X*] A. I did tell Mr. Creecy that the ships were going to [*125*] 25787 be purchased, but so far as the price was concerned, I don't think I advised him. I feel sure that I did not. [*X*] Q. Did you tell him these boats were going to be purchased before the price had been agreed upon, and why the price was in dispute? [*X*] A. I intimated to him that the tugs probably would be bought. Q. Did you tell him that they would be bought, but that the prices were in dispute? A. No, sir. Q. You never told him any such thing as that? A. No, sir. [*X*] Q. Let me read you from his testimony and see if it is correct. (pages 84 and 85:) [*Creecy*] [*X*] "A. I found there was a disagreement as to price, and I attended to that. [*X*] "Q. What is that? [*X*] "A. I found at the Department that they intended to purchase the boats, but there was a disagreement as to price. [*X*] "Q. From whom did you find that out? [*X*] "A. I found it out from Mr. Howell. [*X*] "Q. Mr. Howell? [*X*] "A. Mr. Howell, Mr. Roosevelt's private secretary. [*X*] "Q. What did you find out from him? [*X*] "A. That he was going to take the tugs, but could not agree on the price. Then I telegraphed to Mr. Luckenbach not to reduce his prices, that I was satisfied the Board intended to buy them". [*X*] Did you give Mr. Creecy that information? [*126*] 25798 [*X*] A. I don't think I told Mr . Creecy that. I may have said there was a disagreement as to price, but I mentioned no figures; and the very fact of the boats being held in abeyance would indicate that there was a disagreement as to price. [*X*] Q. It would have been in violation ofyour confidential position there to have given this information, would it not? [*X*] A. Not necessarily; no, sir. Q. Have you not just told us that the Department never informed owners that they were going to buy their boats when the price was in dispute? A. No, sir; I did not. Q. Did you not say that a moment ago? A. So far as I was personally concerned. Q. Mr. Creecy says you did that very thing. Is it true? A. Yes; I remember I did not do such a thing. [*X*] Q. So that if Mr. Creecy learned from the Department that the Government was going to take these tugs, but had not agreed on the price, he did not learn it from you, did he? [*X*] A. Mr. Creecy learned from me that the tugs were going to be purchased. [*([???]: the first & only thing of record that the [??] was going to [??] these tugs was [??] Long's telegram of March 24./98 to Ad. Rogers*] [*X*] Q. Before the price was agreed on? [*X*] A. Before the price was agreed on; yes, sir. [*X*] Q. You did tell him, then, that the Government was going to buy these tugs while the price was in dispute, did you? [*X*] A. Yes sir; that is, the probability was that the Government would purchase. Q. What did you mean a while ago when you said that so [*127*] 2580far as you were concerned the Government never disclosed the fact that they were going to buy tugs while the price was uncertain? A. I don't think I said such a thing. I said that the Department was in the habit, and usually did tell anyone who called at the Department, with regard to the status of tugs for sale; that they might be purchased, but where I was concerned and where everybody else was concerned, if the price was in dispute, the figures that were desired by the Department were not disclosed. Q. You told him they were going to buy, but did not tell him what they were willing to pay? A. No, sir. Q. While the price was in dispute? A. No, sir. [*X*] Q. What else dis you tell Mr. Creecy about this transaction while it was pending, unsettled? [*X*] A. Originally I advised Mr. Creecy how to proceed in the premises. [*X*] Q. Why did you do that? [*X*] A. Because it was my place to do it. [*X*] Q. What advice did you give him? [*X*] A. I told Mr. Creecy that when the appropriation became available for the purchase of boats, the Department in all probability would create a Board. Q. You told him that? A. Yes, sir. Q. When didi you tell him that? A. I can't recall the exact date. [*128*] 258110 Q. About when? A. It was some time near the first of March or the last of February -- somewhere along there. [*X*] Q. So Mr. Creecy got his knowledge on that subject from you, did he? [*X*] A. Yes, sir. Q. What else did you tell him? A. I probably told him then that ----- Q. We do not want probabilities. Tell us what you remember you told him. A. I told Mr. Creecy, when the Board was organized, that I thought in order to get these boats immediately before the Department, it would be a good idea to come up and see the Secretary, and bring with him a list of the vessels, with their tonnage, speed, kind of engines, and so forth. Q. Why did you tell him that? A. Because it was a proper way to have the tugs brought to the attention of the Department. [*X*] Q. Why were you advising him about the way to proceed? [*X*] A. Because it was my place to do it. Q. That was your duty? [*X*] A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. To inform people who called there? [*X*] A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. Did you tell him anything else? Did you give him any other advice? [*X*] A. I told him when the replies came from the Rodgers Board about these boats. Q. Your advice to him was to see the Secretary and lay [*129*] 258211 these data, the names, tonnage, speed, and so forth, before the Secretary personally was it? A. Yes, sir. Q. Instead of filing them with Lieutenant Sharpe? A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. I suppose you treated everybody alike up there, did you? [*X*] A. Not always; no, sir. [*X*] Q. You mean you gave some people points and did not give other people points how to proceed? [*X*] A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. Why did you do that? [*X*] A. Because some people were not worthy of it. There were all sorts of craft offered to the Department for sale, from the smallest launch, up to the heaviest steamer. People who came with boats that the Department did not want, we could not afford to take up our time talking to. [*X*] Q. But all persons who offered such vessels as you thought the Government wanted were treated alike, were they, and given the same information? [*X*] A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. So that this advice you gave Mr. Creecy was not different from what you gave other people having similar vessels in charge, was it? [*X*] A. I don't think I gave the information to any one else. Q. And yet it was your place to do so? A. It was, if they came to me; yes, sir. Q. If you can make it a little clearer to us, Mr. How- [*130*] 258312 ell, we would be glad to have you do so. You tell us it was your place to give this information to persons who came with their boats to sell. and yet you remember giving it to no one but Mr. Creecy. A. Mr. Creecy, because, I presume, he was personally acquainted with me, came to me for such information. He might have gone to the Chief Clerk of the Department, and he might have gone to the Secretary's Office, or he might have gone to Lieutenant Sharpe for the information. [*X*] Q. But you tell us it was your place to give the information? [*X*] A. It was if I wanted to give it; yes, sir. [*X*] Q. What do you mean by that? [*X*] A. I could have refused it if I had wanted to. [*X*] Q. What did you mean when you told us it was your place to give it? [*X*] A. Because I was there as an official of the Department. I had access to these files. The matters passed through my hands, and naturally, if the Department wanted these tugs, I should tell the agents who had them for sale how to proceed. Q. That was the Government's interests as well as the owners? A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. That being true, do you mean to tell us you told nobody but your personal friend, Mr. Creecy, how to proceed? [*X*] A. I wouldn't be positive about that. [*X*] Q. Is it possible that you did conduct it in that way? [*X*] A. I will say this: I probably showed more courtesy [*131*] 258413 to Mr. Creecy than I did to other people. [*X*] Q. In the performance of your official duties? [*X*] A. In the matter of giving him information and access to the Secretary's Office. [*X*] Q. Let us see if we understand each other. You tell us it was your official duty in the interest of the Government to explain to people who had the kind of craft the Government wanted, how to get them before the proper officials? [*X*] A. Yes, sir. [*X*] Q. Now you say you think you did that for nobody but Mr. Creecy, because you knew him personally? [*X*] A. As near as I can recollect, Mr. Creecy was probably the only one. There may have been others that came in and offered small boats. I may have said, "Send the papers to the Rodgers Board, or file it here, and we will send it for you." Q. Mr. Creecy was the only one who had, then, the kind of boats the Government wanted , was he? A. No sir; there are other people that I know of who had boats, but they did not come to me. Q. And yet it was your place to give the information? A. It was if they asked for it. In a great many cases they were already advised. Q. How many people was it whose duty it was to give information to people as to where to go with boats that the Government wanted? A. Myself for one, Lieutenant Sharpe for another; the Assistant Secretary and the Secretary. Q. Mr. Roosevelt himself? [*132*] 258514 A. Yes, sir. Q. Do you know, as a matter of fact, that persons did apply to these various officials? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you have any special, private, superior knowledge to the Secretary and to Mr. Sharpe as to what the proper course was? A. No, sir. [*X*] Q. Did you make any agreement with anybody before the Board was organized that you would look out for their particular vessels, to see that they were taken up early? [*X*] A. No, sir; I did not. I probably promised that --- [*X*] Q. Do not let us have any probabilities. We want to know what happened. [*X*] A. Well, I promised that I do what I could. [*X*] Q. Promised whom? [*X*] A. I promised Mr., Creecy. [*X*] Q. That you would do what you could in what direction? [*X*] A. In the matter of having his boats brought to the attention of the Secretary. [*X*] Q. Why? [*X*] A. Because I wanted to see him succeed. [*X*] Q. Why? [*X*] A. Because I liked him. He was a friend of mine. [*X*] Q. But you say you did not promise any one that you would endeavor to see that the vessels they had should be taken up as soon as the Board was organized? [*X*] A. I couldn't promise that, because it was not in my power to do that. All I could do was to assure them that I [*133*] 258615 would get an audience with the Secretary and let them talk with him. [*X*] Q. Who did you assure that to? [*X*] A. I assured that to Mr. Creecy. [*X*] Q. Anybody else? [*X*] A. Not to my knowledge. Q. Where are you employed now? A. At Governor's Island. Q. When did you leave there? A. When did I leave Governor's Island? Q. Yes; to come here? A. I came down last Monday night. Q. What for? A. For the purpose of testifying in this case. Q. You are not now connected with the Navy Department in any way, are you? A. No, sir. Q. You tell us that you saw Mr . Roosevelt for the purpose of introducing Mr. Creecy just about the time the Rodgers Board was organized, as near as you can recall? A. Yes, sir; I believe I fixed the date as the 14th by seeing the telegram that was shown here. Q. You think that telegram is the one that came in answer to your telephone message? A. I should think so; yes sir. It looked like it was a reply to the Departmental message. Q. That is what you are testifying about now, how the thing looks, to you, -- that it would be a natural result [*134*] 258716 of what you saw? A. Yes, sir. Q. Who did you telephone to? A. The Rodgers Board, at New York. Q. You telephoned to the whole Board? A. It was always spoken of as the Rodgers Board. We asked Central for the Rodgers Board, and it was given to us. Q. Did you not find out whom you were talking to before you sent this message? A. That was not usually necessary. Q. Did you or not find out to whom you were talking? A. I don't recall now who I was talking to; no, sir. Q. You called up the Central Office and asked them to call up the Rodgers Board, and then, without making any inquiry to see whether you got the persons or not or not, you proceeded to give this telephonic message? A. I simply asked was this Admiral Rodgers office. Q. Did Admiral Rodgers have any office in New York at that time? A. The Board had an office in New York; yes, sir. Q. Where? A. I have forgotten now whether it was in the Havemeyer Building or the Army Building. I know it was originally in the Havemeyer Building. Q. Did they have a telephone in either of those offices on the 14th day of March, 1898? A. There was not a telephone in the office; no, sir-- not in the immediate office of the Board there was not a telephone. [*135*] 258817 Q. And yet you called up the Board? A. Yes, sir. Q. Although they had no telephone? A. Yes, sir. Q. How did you manage that? A. I have forgotten now the number that I used, but it was a phone in the same building. Q. How did you know whom to call up? A. Because I had called them up at various times before -- not the Rodgers Board, but Lieutenant Kelley. Lieutenant Kelley had had charge of those matters for some time before. Q. You had called him up in the Havemeyer Building, had you not? A. I think we had called him up in the Havemeyer building. Q. Did you ever call him up in the Army Building? A. Lieutenant Kelley? Q. Yes. A. Yes, sir; very often. Q. Prior to that time? A. I wouldn't state positively that it was prior to that time. Q. That is what we are talking about, Mr. Howell. A. But you asked me if I had ever called him up. Q. Yes; we are trying to find out how you got the telephonic communication with this Board on the first day they organized. A. Yes, sir. [*136*] 258918 Q. You say you called up Kelley, who was at the Havemeyer building, but it appears that the Board was not organized there, but in the Army Building. I am asking how you reached the Army Building. Mr. FAY: I object to the statement of my brother. The record shows that they did meet at the Havemeyer Building on Courtlandt Street, and adjourned to the Army Building. Mr. DARLINGTON: The record will show that they did not organize there. They simply met and found that there was not room, and went to another place immediately. A. That is such a minor point, to my mind, that I would not recall it now, whether it was in the Havemeyer Building or the Army Building. If it were in the Army Building at the time, we probably called the telephone in the Army Building. Q. You must know how you reached them, do you not? A. That was a very easy matter to do. Q. How did you proceed to reach a Board which had not yet organized, so far as you know, and whose location you did not know, and which had no telephone? A. It is my impression that we got that Board in the Army Building that morning on the telephone. Q. Can you not remember how you got at them at the very first session -- how you managed to reach them? A. Excepting that a telephone message was sent. Those are little things that will soon go out of one's mind, and it is now a year and a half since the transaction. Q. You say you introduced Mr. Creecy to Secretary Roosevelt? [*137*] 259019 A. Yes, sir. Q. Then Secretary Roosevelt asked you to examine and see whether the Board had reported these vessels or not? A. Yes, sir. Q. Where did you examine? A. In our office. Q. What examination did you make? A. I went through the papers on file. Q. What papers? A. The papers that were in the office relating to the various boats that were for sale. All telegrams were kept which were received from the Board. Q. When the Board made reports on vessels, they were distributed among the various vessels that had been offered, were they? A. How is that? Q. When the Board made its reports, those reports were distribuited among the papers of the vessels reported on, were they? A. When the telegrams came from the Board, after being perused by the Secretary, they were sent out to the File-room and given a number. We then paid no more attention to them unless we wanted to get some facts in the case. Q. They were sento to the File-room and given a number? A. Yes, sir. Q. That is, each telegram was given a number and put in a certain file, was it? A. Yes, sir. Q. And were those files assigned to the particular 138 259120 vessels? Was file so and so for vessel so and so? A. If it was a message in regard to the Luckenbach boats, it was probably filed under Luckenbach, and also given a number. Q. And all matters relating to that particular boat or those particular boats would be in that one file, would they? A. I should say so; yes, sir -- if the files were properly kept, as they should have been. Q. Where was this File-room? A. The File-room was attached to the Secretary's office. Q. In the same room as the Secretary's office? A. Not the same as his personal room; no, sir. Q. How far was it from his room? A. Just opposite our office, adjoining the Chief Clerk's Office. Q. What time in the day was this interview between Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Creecy? A. Some time in the forenoon, if I remember correctly. Q. Then you went from the Secretary(s Office to this File-room, did you, and looked through the Luckenbach files, or all the files, to see if there had been a report made? A. I went out to enquire of the Clerk, to see if there was anything on file in regard to the Luckenbach boats. Q. What clerk did you make that inquiry of? A. The file clerk. Q. Who is he? A. Mr. Casson. [*139*] 259221 Q. You did not examine yourself? A. No; it was not my place to do it. Q. I did not ask you that. I simply asked you whether you made an examknation. You inquired of him whether the Board had made any reports in regard to the Luckenbach vessels? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you get any answer from him? A Yes, sir. Q. Then what did you do? A. I came back to report it to Mr. Roosevelt that we had no information on file with regard to the tugs; that is to say, that no inspection had been made. Q. That Board had not yet made an inspection, or, if they had, they had not yet reported it? A. No, sir. Q. And all this occurred in the forenoon of the very day that the Board first met, did it? A. Yes, sir. Q. You thought you would find some inspection reports from the Board an hour from the time it was organized in New York, did you? A. You mean on file in the Department? Q. Yes. A. There was a possibility of it. Q. What was the telephonic message you sent? A. The telephonic message was to the effect that the Department desired the Luckenbach boats inspected at once. Q. Did you name them? A. Yes, sir. 259322 A. Yes, sir. Q. What names did you give them? A. The Edgar Luckenbach and the Walter Luckenbach. Q. Why was that? A. That was because we wanted the tugs. Q. Why did you want those two tugs? A. Because we knew that they were good tugs. They were ocean-going tugs, and the Department wanted that type of vessel. Q. Where they the tugs that Mr. Creecy presented for the Luckenbach? A. Yes, sir. Q. Those two tugs? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did Mr. Creecy offer any other tugs? A. Mr. Creecy submitted a long list of vessels, and -- Q. We are now talking about tugs. A. Well, in this list were the two Luckenbach tugs. Q. Just two of them? A. I have forgotten now whether there were only two, or more. Q. Suppose there were six. Could you tell us how you happened to pick out the Edgar and the Walter, the two afterwards sold? A. Because they were the best boats he had on the list, and the boats that were wanted. Q. You saw the list, did you? A. Yes, sir. Q. Mr. Howell, here is a list which was handed 141 2594 23 to the Secretary on that day, according to Mr. Creecy's testimony. I find here the Edgar F. Luckenbach, triple-expansion engines, $82,500; the Walter A. Luckenbach, triple-expansion engines, $82,500; the L. Luckenbach, triple-expansion engines, $82,500; all just alike. Then the Edward Luckenbach, compound- expansion engines, only $50,000; the Ocean King, compound- expansion engines, $45,000; and the M. E. Luckenbach, triple-expansion engines, $90,000. How did you happen to find out that the Edgar F. Luckenbach, valued at $82,500, and the Edward Luckenbach, valued at only $50,000, were the best in the lot, and why did you mention them in the telegram? Mr. FAY: read the whole letter. A. Well, the Department did not want two tugs at $82,000. They probably wanted to get the ---- Q. You are drifting into probabilities again. A. These are small facts which I cannot recall now, but I remember the Edgar Luckenbach and the Walter Luckenbach. [*all made up*] Q. You told us that they selected these two tugs because they were the best? A. Of the kind that they wanted; yes, sir. Mr. DARLINGTON: Do you ask me to read the letter, Mr. Fay? It does not seem to have anything to do with this question, but I will read it, as you ask for it. "Washington, D. C., March 14th, 1898. Hon. John D. Long, Secretary of the navy. Sir: I am instructed by the Luckenbach Wrecking Co. of New York City to hand you the enclosed list of ocean-going barges, 142 259524 ocean tugs, and steamers and ships, for sale or for charter. The selling price is opposite the name of each vessel. The ocean tug "L. Luckenbach" is 120 feet long, 22 feet beam, 16 feet deep. Triple-expansion engines, schooner rigged, built of iron, including deck-house. Steam 150 pounds. Tug "Edgar F. Luckenbach" 132 feet long, 25 feet beam, 16 feet deep. triple-expansion engines, size 16" - 24" - 40" - 24" stroke. Steam 150 pounds. Schooner rigged. Tug "Walter A. Luckenbach", 132 feet long, 25 feet beam, 16 feet deep. Triple-expansion engines, size 16" - 24" - 40" - 20" stroke. Steam 150 pounds. Built of iron. Schooner rigged. Any further information needed I will be glad to furnish. C. A. CREECY, Attorney for the Luckenbach Wrecking Company of New York City." By Mr. Darlington: Q. It appears that they described three of the best ones they had, and you tell us they selected the Edward, not described, because that was one of the best? A. She was one of the cheapest. Q. No; the Ocean King was the cheapest, $45,000. A. As to that, I can't inform you, why the Edgar was slected in preference to the Ocean King, unless it was that Mr. Creecy made some statement to Mr. Roosevelt at the time. Q. We are not guessing here. We do not ask you to guess. If you remember, tell it, and if you do not, we will have to do the best we can. So that you pretend to remember 143 2596 25 that you telephoned, naming the two tugs that were eventually bought, and omitting the others? A. Yes, sir. Q. Do you remember, Mr. Howell , when this list was submitted to the Secretary? A. It was submitted on the 14th, if the telegram which was shown me is correct. Q. You are going by that telegram? A. Yes, sir. (The witness thereupon left the witness stand.) Mr. FAY: If your Honor please, I have here a certified copy of the order organizing the Board, which I will read: "NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, Mch. 12, 1898. Sir: You are hereby appointed President of a board for the purpose of examining and reporting to the Department in regard to the purchase or chartering of certain merchant steamers by the Government for use as ships of war. You are authorized to communicate with the owners of such vessels and obtain from them the terms upon which such vessels can be either purchased or chartered. You will have the Board examine thoroughly such vessels as the Department may designate, or which the Board may consider desirable for the use of the Navy. Particular attention will be given to the condition of the boilers and engines of all vessels that may be considered and a thorough examination of their motive power, coal capacity 144 2597etc. must be made. You will also examine and report upon the ability of these vessels to carry the battery assigned to each by the Department; also what changes must be made to enable them to berth their crews and to stow their ammunition. In fact, you will report what is necessary to be done in the case of each vessel to fit it for use as a naval cruiser. Finally, the probable cost and time of such changes, and where, in the opinion of the Board, the work of making such changes should be done. The Board will be composed, in addition to yourself, of the following officers: Lieutenant Commander J. D. J. Kelley, U. S. N., Member. Chief Engineer Albert F. Dixon, U. S. N., Member. Naval Constructor John G. Tawresey, U. S. N., Member, and Lieutenant Nathan Sargent, Member and Recorder. The members of the Board have been directed to report to you at No. 26 Courtland Street, New York, where you will assemble the Board without delay, and proceed with the duty assigned. Your intention is invited to the accompanying preliminary report of the Board of which the Assistant Secretary of the Navy was the president. Very respectfully, JOHN D. LONG, Secretary. Captain Frederick Rodgers, U. S. N., Washington, D. C. In Book No. 1, p. 1, of the Records of said Board, ap- 145 2598pears the following, as to its first meeting: March 14, 1898. Board met at 10 a. m. Present, Cap't. Fred'k Rodgers, President, Lt. Commander J. D. J. Kelley, Member, Naval Constructor J. G. Tawresey, Member, Lieutenant N. Sargent, Member and Recorder. Chief Engr. Dixon was absent, but appeared later, his orders having been delayed in reaching him. The precept was read, Board organized, and papers examined. Mr. Dalzell, of Boston Tow Boat Co., presented list of tugs. Transferred to Supervisor's Office, Army Building, 39 Whitehall St." Mr. DARLINGTON: I do want to ask Mr. Howell another question. WILLIAM HOWELL, resumed the stand for further cross examination. By Mr. Darlington: Q. Mr. Howell, I want to be entirely fair with you, and it occurs to me I may have misunderstood you in one particular. What two boats was it you say the Assistant Secretary directed the Board to examine? [*elegram is [??] Edward Luckenbach alone*] A. The Edgar and the Walter. Q. And you attempt to fix the date of that by this telegram to Admiral Rodgers, do you, on the 14th? A. Yes, sir. Q. Does that telegram mention either of those boats? A. No, sir; it does not. 146 2599Q. So that this telegram could not have been in compliance with your telephonic instructions? A. I wouldn't be positive as to that. It is a very easy matter not to recall given names. Q. Do you mean to say it may have been the Edward instead of the Edgar? A. It may have been Edward instead of Edgar. Q. But you were pretty positive a while ago it was the Edgar? A. It is a very easy matter to mistake Edward for Edgar. Q. We are not discussing that. I want to know how accurate your recollection is? A. It is my recollection that it was the Edgar. I may be mistaken. Q. Are you able now to say which it was? A. If that telegram is correct, it was the Edward. Q. That is, assuming that the telegram was in answer to your telephonic communication? A. Yes, sir. Q. Which may or may not be true? A. Yes, sir; of course I can't be positive as to that. Q. Was the Edgar ever reported on by the Board? A. I can't say. It it was the Edward -- I don't think both boats were reported upon, the Edgar and the Edward. Q. You were Mr. Roosevelt's private secretary, charged with seeing that this thing was attended to, and you were also Mr. Creecy's friend, anxious to see it was attended to? A. Yes, sir. 2600Q. If you sent a telephonic message directing the inspection and report on the Edgar, how do you account for the fact that you did not follow it up and see that was done? A. You mean to say that I did not send such a telephone message? Q. I ask you if you did send such a telephone message by direction of the Assistant Secretary, and in the interests of Mr. Creecy, your friend, why was it you did not pursue it and see that the Board complied with the instructions, and reported on the Edgar? A. The Board did comply with the telephonic message. Q. And they reported on both these boats, did they? A. As I remember, they did; yes, sir. Q. On both the boats you asked them to report upon? A. Yes, sir. Q. So it must have been the Edward instead of the Edgar? A. Yes, sir. Counsel for the plaintiff thereupon announced their testimony closed. Mr. DARLINGTON: If the Court please, I deem it my duty in the economy of time, to submit to the Court the question whether or not any case has been made here against the defendants. It appears that this contract was for a continent fee, upon certain things to be done by this plaintiff, which would result in the sale of these boats. It seems to me to be demonstrated by the evidence that the plaintiff was not the 148 2601[*[ca 1899]*] THE PUBLIC ART LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES, GLENN BROWN, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, 918 F. ST. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C., OFFICERS. RICHARD WATSON GILDER, President, N. Y. R. S. PEABODY, 1st Vice-President, Boston. AUGUSTUS ST. GAUDENS, 2d Vice-President, N. Y. JOHN LA FARGE, 3d Vice-President, N. Y. T. M. CLARK, Recording Secretary, Boston. GLENN BROWN, Corresponding Secretary, Washington, D. C. J. R. CARMODY, Treasurer, Washington, D. C. Mr Theo Roosevelt Dear Sir: You were elected a Director in the Public Art League of the United States for the term ending Jan. 1, [189] 1901. Be kind enough to notify me of your acceptance. Yours very Truly Glenn Brown [*2602*]is to be thrown out. it must be mine as Mr Capron's Mother comes first with me. You can help us very much, Colonel and I know you will. I was greatly over nerved seeing you. A memory picture was before me that required all my courage to keep from breaking down, which would have been distressing for both. I know you wished to say something of [*[1899]*] Govr. Theodore Roosevelt Executive Chamber Albany My dear Governor Roosevelt Fearing in any agitation I did not make my request clear. I will say I was asking your aid on Mr Capron's behalf as well as my own. I know this point was not made clear at the time. [*2603*] Our two pension wills go in together But if oneMr. Capron. I understood you although nothing was said but I could not bear it then. Some day I hope you will tell me the stirrings of him I long yet dread to hear. I regret that I must ask my Country for a pension and can only hope I shall never return from Manila to use it. I should apologize for my abrupt departure that day but I feel you understand better than I can explain. Thanking you for your assistance in our behalf I remain Mrs Allyn K. Capron 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington D.C. Sunday [*2604*][*[ca 1899] 33*] SUMMARY of Laws Relating to Forests, Proposed and Passed in New York, 1885-1899. By Treadwell Cleveland, Jr. 2605Laws Proposed and Laws Passed, 1885-1899. In dealing with the progress of public opinion, several proposed measures and the comment thereon have already been followed. The present section covers other forest legislation of the State in a rather general way, leaving more critical estimate of its good and bad points for discussion in the final section. At the close of the volume will be found a schedule of laws, with summaries thereof, to which reference is made below. The first Forest Commission found its hands full. Perhaps its main difficulty was the prevalence of trespass. In terms where the State owned a considerable percentage of the land, so great an area was withdrawn from the taxable lands of the town that great discontent was felt and the bad feeling toward the new State policy was expressed in the depredation on the Preserve lands which at first gave the Commission so much trouble. Accordingly, in the report for 1885, the Commission recommended to the Legislature the taxation of State lands, and in 1886 an act passed which made the Preserve lands subject to taxation and, as a consequence, produced a change of feeling in favor of the preservation of forest lands which diminished at once the number and extent of the trespasses. By the year 1888 the Commission began to get its legal bearings, and most of the measures recommended in that year were useful. It recommended the filing of proofs of affidavits of occupancy, which resulted in Chapter 211, Laws of 1890; the payment of fire wardens' assistants at forest fires (Chap. 11, Laws of 1890); the enforcement of the fire regulations posted by the Commission, a measure which was not carried [*2695*]2 through; the permitting of a change of venue in cases of trespass upon State lands (Chapter 179, Laws of 1890); the selling of old timber and bark upon Preserve lands (not made legal); the purchase of wild or forest land (Chapter 37, Laws of 1890); "tree planting and forest culture"; the leasing of small parcels of land in the Forest Preserve for short periods (Chapter 707, Laws of 1890); additional safeguards against fires from railroads in the Preserve. It is now plain that the proposition to lease lands was unwise, and that the notion of innaugurating a "system of tree planting and forest culture" was, to say the least, not the outcome of the scientific investigation. These measures are examples of what must happen if such matters are put into the hands of these who have no special technical knowledge with which to conduct them. In partial defense of the Commission it must be admitted that the act of 1885 was certainly in favor of active forestry, and that the condition of the custodians on the State lands gave some show of reason for the proposition to lease lands to them. The Hadley act of 1887 (Chapter 475) had authorized the exchange of small detached parcels of forest land for tracts adjoining the main body of the Preserve, a method which proved disadvantageous to the State. This gave place in 1893 (Chapter 37) to a method of sales and purchases. By Chapter 639 of the Laws of 1887, Oneida County was included in the number of the Preserve Counties, and by Chapter 520 of the Laws of 1888, Delaware County was added. In 1888 there was also passed the "act to encourage arboriculture" by which the Friday following the first day of May was fixed as Arbor Day and the celebration of [*2507*]3 that day was regulated (Chapter 196, Laws of 1888). Meantime, beginning in 1885, a number of amendments to the laws governing tax sales, and cancellation and redemption were passed, reference to which will be found in the schedule of laws. The Adirondack Park was established by Chapter 707 of the Laws of 1892, and in 1893 came the second Forest Commission. As may be seen from the law (Chapter 332), there was then a plan of handing over the control of the Preserve to the Agricultural Department in the year 1898. It is easier to discover a motive than a reason for this plan. At all events, it was never carried out, for in 1895 the consolidation of the Forest Commission with the Fish and Game Commission was effected and the present law, the "Fisheries, Game, and Forest Law," was passed (Chapter 395, Laws of 1895). The year 1896 was marked by the introduction of a notorious measure,- the so-called Brackett-Eldridge Bill. Its history may best be traced by the aid of the press, which excelled itself on this occasion by the keenness with which it scented the danger and the vigor with which it hunted the bill to its death. The first note of warning was sounded as follows in a column of the New York Times: (April 7, 1896.) *Looks Quite Like a Job. Albany, April 6. -- Senator Brackett has a bill on the calendar which proposes to put into the hands of a few men interested chiefly in the lumbering and pulp business control over the headwaters of the Hudson. *****This bill proposes that a board of nine commissioners (Designated by name) ***be created' for the purpose of improving the navigation of [*2608*]4 the Hudson River, driving logs and hydraulic power thereon and checking freshets' therein." "Some of these men are interested in getting timber out of the Adirondack forests. They are authorized to 'erect a dam or dams at or near the outlets of Piseco Lake and across the south branch of the Sacandaga River.' "How extensive the operations are to be made may be inferred from the section which gives the Commissioners authority to work in the counties of Hamilton, Fulton, Essex, Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Albany. They may hold back or let out the water in the stream they control, 'at such times as they may deem proper. Lands may be taken by condemnation proceedings.' The dams already in existence may be raised by these Commissioners ********* "Some regard the bill as a big 'job' in the interests of a few men who are named as State Commissioners. Copies of the bill as printed are not to be had at the document rooms. All have been taken away." This was followed up, April 9th, with the following, by a surer hand. "A Stealthy Design on the Forests. (N. Y. Times.) "In the guise of an act to provide, among other things, 'for the improvement of the navigation of the Hudson River' and 'for the better supply of water for the Champlain Canal,' which looked like important public objects, a bill has been 'sneaked' through the Assembly and favorably reported in the Senate which would enable the lumberman of the Adirondack region to denude of trees every tract within easy reach of any stream leading to the Hudson which is not already within the public [*2609*]5 reserve. That is indeed the manifest purpose of the bill, and not the improvement of the Hudson River or of the water supply of the Champlain Canal. "If the letter were its chief purpose, it would not create a commission of nine persons, by name, consisting of the very lumbermen who caused it to be introduced and are seeking to profit by its enactment. It would not have been kept in the dark by the committees, and the opportunity of hearing upon it would not have been denied or evaded. There would have been some evidence of public interest behind it, and it would have been dealt with in the daylight, instead of being pushed closely by private interests and kept out of sight. It is in fact a 'job' of the worst kind. The real object and the only one is to give the commission power to acquire lands and control the flow of streams for the 'driving of logs' while they strip areas of forest within what ought ultimately to be the State reserve of their trees, and acquire profit by converting the trees into merchantable lumber. "The bill is adapted to this purpose and no other. It is a thinly disguised scheme which depended for success upon concealment, and it reached the very last stage of enactment -- the order of third reading in the Senate -- without detection. The attempt to pass it is disgraceful. Its actual passage would cover the Legislature with shame." One cannot avoid the question which here asserts itself: -what was the Fisheries, Game and Forest Commission doing while this important measure was creeping its way though the Legislature? There is no very satisfactory answer. Forest and Stream for April 17th prints a resolution which that Commission adopted April 8th. This resolution [*2610*]6 runs as follows: "Resolved: That the Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests disapprove Senate Bill No. 964, 1895, entitled 'An act for the improvement of the Hudson River and the driving of logs and of the hydraulic power therein, and for the better supply of water for the Champlain Canal,' and do not believe the passage of this bill is to the best interests of the Forest Preserve and Adirondack Park; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Navigation in the Senate and Assembly." Not to dwell on the mildness of this remonstrance and its rather negative than positive character, the tardiness of its appearance robs it of the true ring. Mr. James MacNaughten, in a note upon the action of the Commission, or rather its neglect to take decisive action, says: "I wish to call attention to the belated action of the Fisheries, Game and Forest Commission, after the exposure of this scandalous measure by the press and by individuals, "The real meaning of this shameful measure was well understood in the office of the Commission and was known to at least one of the Commissioners. "I personally went to the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as I learned of the nature of this bill, and asked him to call the attention of the Commissioners to it and get them to protest against it. "He told me that the Commissioners, or some of them, knew about it, but there were such strong influences behind the measure, that they did not like to oppose it. "But even if there were no evidence to show that the Commission [*2611*]7 know of this measure, it would be convicted of incompetency, to use no harsher term, in that they permitted the bill to pass the Assembly and to progress to the order of the third reading in the Senate without one word of protest. "This Commission has offices in the Capitol at Albany, a considerable and expensive staff of employees, and it should be their business and duty to inform the public of measures proposed which, if enacted into laws, would be prejudicial to the welfare of the public forests. "To come out with a resolution of protest at the eleventh hour, under the spur and lash of public exposure of their neglect and incompetence, is to my mind a confession of their utter uselessness as public officers." No doubt there are certain pleas to be urged in extenuation of the cause followed in this matter by the Commission, but these are best known to the Commission itself and up to the present time it has neglected to give a satisfactory account of what must remain, at the very best, an unfortunate blindness or timidity of judgment. It was not until April 21st that the bill was discussed for the first time before the Senate Committee on Commerce and Navigation. Col. David McClure, representing the New York Board of Trade; Mr. Silas V. Giddings, also of the Board; President Barnet Davis, of the Fisheries, Game, and Forest Commission; Dr. Lewis Balch, Mr. James MacNaughton, of Albany, and several others from different parts of the State, all appeared in opposition to the bill, while Senator Brackett was the only person who favored it. In replying to the Senator Brackett's defense, Col. McClure spoke at some length, pointing out the dangerous drift of the bill. His protest contained the following words: "It seems rather strange that the introduction of such an impor- [*2612*]8. bill should be delayed until the 11th of March and it is also strange that every commissioner named in the bill is engaged in the same business, the wood-pulp business. They don't select an engineer or practical man to assist them in this enormous work. Every one named is interested in the project from purely selfish motives. Here are men who want to go into the woods and cut timber, erect dams on every stream in the Adirondacks, and when they want to float their logs to their mills the dams are opened and the surrounding country will momentarily be flooded. This bill means the destruction of the Adirondacks." As a result of this hearing the committee refused to report the bill favorably. (Buffalo Express, April 22.) The defeat of the Brackett-Eldridge bill checked for a time the effort to despoil the forest under the pretence of protecting or benefitting it. The attempt to amend the Constitution, made in 1896, has already been delineated. This was a matter of even greater importance and the methods enployed to smuggle the amendment through under false pretences would bear scrutiny but ill. In 1897 the Forest Preserve Board was established. In April of the present year (1899) a bill was introduced, ostensibly "To provide for the construction of storage reservoirs within the boundaries of the forest preserve to equalize the flow of water from the Adirondack streams, and to provide for the maintenance and control of said reservoirs," but really, like the Brackett-Eldridge Bill, to promote the convenience and gain of lumbermen at the expense of those portions of the Adirondack woods which are for every reason destined to become part of the State Preserve. The New York Mail and [*2613*]9. Express of April 26th makes the following comment on the measure: "At every session for the last three or four years the Legislature has had before it one or more bills authorizing the construction of Adirondack dams and storage reservoirs, and there has never yet been one which would not stand the closest scrutiny, and which has not, under such scrutiny, failed to pass. This year the bill is Senator Malby's, and the ostensible purpose of the dams is to be authorized by the bill is to equalize the flow of water from the Adirondack streams." "This bill has passed the Senate and is in the Ways ans Means Committee of the Assembly. It may be all right. Then, again, it may be in the interest of the lumbermen, to furnish head to float their logs to market in the spring, meanwhile doing irreparable damage by flooding above the dams and killing large areas of forest. It may give other powers and exemptions that the Senators who voted for it did not intend to give. It simply is not explicit. It is involved in its phraseology, uncertain as to the limits of its powers it gives, and apparently unconstitutional in at least one of its provisions. "A bill so doubtful, and in so great need of elucidation, should not be passed until it has been put in intelligible shape, and until the public is convinced that there are no snags in it ******* Secretary Gardiner of that body (The New York Board of Trade and Transportation) said today: "The Malby bill is unconstitutional, and if passed would result in the destruction of the beautiful forest preserve in the Adirondacks.** ** As a matter of fact, the lumbermen of the Adirondack district are [*2614*]10 behind this bill, and not the inhabitants of cities, towns, and villages. "The construction of storage reservoirs would necessitate building good roads to get material into the heart of the forestpreserve and the destruction of many trees contrary to the constitution. The lumbermen own large tracts of land outside of and beyond the State forest preserve and have no satisfactory way of getting their logs to the river edge. They want to secure the control of log runways, and this bill would practically give all they desire. "In a short time if this bill is permitted to become a law the forest preserve would be ruined, while the streams dammed up would provide good log runways. The New York Board of Trade and Transportation defeated the Brackett bill, and is trying to kill this one by laying the facts before the Governor and asking him to order an investigation before he signs the Malby bill." It is gratifying to learn that this bill also has been defeated in the Assembly on the last day of its session by a vote of eighty- three to fifty-four. Chapter 220 of the Laws of 1897 created the Forest Preserve Board to conduct purchases of lands to enlarge the Adirondack Park. Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) were appropriated for the purposes of the act, and the Comptreller was authorized to issue bonds for four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) more, or $1,000,000 in all. In 1898 the act was amended so as to confer additional powers on the Board, among which was that of settling or compromising cases of disputed title. Full particulars of the purchases made by the Board have been published in its first and second annual reports (both dated 1898). [*2615*]11. In 1898 $500,000 more were appropriated for purchases under the act, and this year (1899) $300,000 were appropriated. War expenses and large appropriation deficiencies are said to account for the reduced amount. Between April 29, 1897, when the Board was established, to December 31, 1898, 259,634 93/100 acres of forest land, costing $1,108,143.15 or $4.26+ per acre, were purchased and paid for by the Board. In addition to the lands thus bought and conveyed, a large number of purchases were made in 1898, in which the lands were not conveyed by December 1, 1898, owing to delay on the part of the granters in perfecting the title. These purchases were sufficient to exhaust the unexpended balance for that year, - $356,056.81." * See pp.5,6, Forest Preserve Board's Second Annual Report. [*2616*][*[ca 1899]*] [*33*] SCHEDULE of Laws Relating to the Forests of New York, 1699-1899 By Treadwell Cleveland, Jr. [*2617*]1 Initial Movements Toward Forest Protection. 1. Early Letters and Regulations. It is believed that the first forest legislation in the country was a law enacted by the Colony of Connecticut in 1640, - that "in order that the timber should not be wasted, none should be cut or exported except by special license from the court, and no tree should be permitted to be felled except after the fall of the leaf." The Colony of New York was not behindhand. "In 1650 the Director and Council of New Netherlands, acting for the West India Company, granted to 'freemen the liberty to cut and draw from the public forests as much firewood and timber as they should require.'"' This liberty continued to be exercised until the time of the Earl of Bellomont, but the guarding of the forests from fires found a place in the so-called "Duke's Laws" which were in force from 1665 to 1675. It is there that the following provision appears:- "Fire and Burning. "If any person whatsoever shall kindle any fire in the woods or Grounds lying in Common, or in his own Grounds so as the same shall runne into any Corne Grounds or Enclosures of his neighboures, he shall be lyable to pay all Damage, of whatsoever sort, and half so much more for a fine; or if not able to pay the Court shall adjudge the Person guilty of Corporal punishment not exceeding twenty stripes, or do Service to Expiate the Crime." (Colonial Laws of N.Y., Albany, 1896,p.36.) "F.C.R., 1886. 26182 The Earl of Bellomont became Governor of New York in 1697. The value of the timber lands of the Colony was a constantly recurring theme in the letters which the Earl wrote home to his superiors, particularly in those to the Lords of Trade, who heard all his reports and recommendations and advised him in detail. He shows himself justly indignant at the extravagance, if not the dishonesty, of Governor Fletcher, revealed in the granting of enormous tracts of forest, tracts so vast indeed that one of them would easily have contained the whole Adirondack region of our day. Some of these grants he contrived to get vacated on showing their great value and preposterous size. The timber appealed to him as a splendid source from which to obtain the "Ships' Stores" of which his letters are full,- masts and other timbers used in construction; turpentine, pitch, tar, resin. A letter dated May 29, 1699, contains this statement: "Mr. Dellius has recently had 90 masts cut on his largest grant, and that on a bank of a river that flows into Hudson River, and they flowed down to New York without any charge to him; the biggest was 26 inches in diameter, but I am told there are much larger on that land and an infinite number of them, and 'tis said, too, the timber is much firmer than at Pescataqua and more solid." (Doc. R. Col. Hist.N.Y., vol. IV, p. 529.) An order passed by the Council, April 8, 1676, had provided "that for the future no Tree bee cutt for planks of other use for sale, butt from the Latter end of November to the beginning of March, and the tree not to be less than twenty inches through." The Court of Assizes had granted two petitions of one Mr. Hallett, the first in 1669, "about [*2619*]3. Barking of Trees," and the second in 1671, to prevent "ye destroying of his Timber by Tanners and Strangers." Bellomont desired to carry through very rigorous measures. Writing again to the Lords of Trade, under the date of August 24, 1699, he speaks of "a necessity of giving the King sole right of all the woods in the Province, reserving to the Inhabitants the liberty only of house-boot," fire-boot, hedge-boot, and plough-boot." He adds in regard to what he terms a "barbarous custome" the following apt comment on the dangers of burning clearings:- "In the dry times of the year the people burn the woods to clear the land, and often where a man has a design to clear but ten acres, the fire shall consume twenty times as much, for the Pine and Fir (which will be chiefly useful as Naval Stores) burn like touchwood, and if the body of the tree escape from being burnt down, yet the bark never, and so the Tree dyes." (Loc.cit.,p. 554.) * Boot, or bote, Anglo-Saxon, allowance: as house-boot, allowance for repairs and fuel. [*2620*][*[Ca 1899?]*] 1 SCHEDULE OF LAWS. Colonial. 1699, Chapter 72, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. 1, p. 401. Passed May 16, 1699. A Bill for preventing of Trespasses. A fine of twenty shillings to be paid to the injured parties for every tree of one food and over, six shillings for every tree under that size, taken either from private grounds or from commons. (See Topic III.) 1710, Chapter 219, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. 1, p. 716. Passed Nov. 25, 1710. Expired Nov. 25, 1713. An act to prevent the burning of Woods. A fine of forty shillings for setting on fire any "uplands, plains, Woods, Trees, Shrubs, under-wood, or bushes, Standing, being or Growing" in the Counties of Suffolk, Queens, and City and County of New York: Or imprisonment till such fine should be paid: also damages such fire might occasion. 1748, Chapter 750, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. 111, p. 318. Passed Dec. 11, 1748. Expired June 1, 1746. An Act to prevent Firing the Woods in Suffolk County, Dutchess County, and the Manor of Livingston. If one person burned the woods of another [*2621*]2 he had to pay five pounds for each offense and damages, or in case he could not pay, he was to be imprisoned three months unless he could find bail before that time. If one person fired the wood and another was damaged the former must pay all damages for which the action will lie. Further, any one discovering a fire was bound to call to his aid all persons within reach to help him extinguish it, and a fine of six shillings was imposed on all who should refuse to obey his call, except for good reasons. 1758, Chapter 1076, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. IV, p. 304. Passed Dec. 16, 1758. Probably repealed as regards firing the woods by Chapter 71, 1788. An Act more effectually to Prevent the Killing of Deer, and the Firing of Woods within this province. Penalties for "firing the woods" substantially the same as in the preceding. 1758, Chapter 1081, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. IV, p. 315. Passed Dec. 16, 1758. An Act to restrain the feeding and Burning the grass and Cutting the Timber on certain Beaches and Islands therein mentioned. (Sands and meadows adjoining to and Bordering the Great [*2622*]3 South Bay, on the South Side of Nassau Island.) Person who should set fire to or burn old Grass or Cut any Timber on any of the said Beaches or Islands, to pay five pounds fine to any one who should sue for it. 1759, Chapter 1108, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. IV, p. 395. Passed Dec 24, 1759 An Act to continue,&c. Chapter 1081 extended to January 1, 1763, in its entirety. (Similarly extended by subsequent acts, continuously, to Jan. 1, 1785.) 1760, chapter 1142, Col. Laws of N. Y., Vol. IV, p. 508. Passed Nov. 8, 1760. Expired Jan. 1, 1766. An Act for the Extinguishing Fires in Woods in the Counties of Albany and Ulster. The freeholders and inhabitants of the city of Albany, and of each respective town, manor and precenet within the counties of Albany and Ulster, authorized anually to elect and "chuse" as many of their number as are needful, to be known as Firemen. Firemen empowered to command all able-bodied men to assist in putting out any fires in their districts, [*2623*]4 and any who refused to assist were to forfeit three shillings; one half of such forfeitures to go to the Firemen suing and the other to those assisting at the fire. 1766, Chapter 1313, Col. Laws of N. Y. Vol. IV, p. 937. Passed Dec. 19, 1766. Expired Jan. 1,1777. An Act for Extinguishing Fires in the Woods in the Counties of Albany, Ulster and Orange. A re-enactment of Chapter 1142, laws of 1760 (which expired Jan. 1, 1766), extending its provisions to Orange County, an adding the penalty of two pounds fine for every neglect of duty on the part of Firemen. (See Topic III.) State. 1788, Chapter 21, Laws of N. Y., Vol. 1, p. 536. Passed March 4, 1788. Expired March, 1785. An Act to enable certain persons whose buildings have been destroyed by the enemy to protimber for building. Permission granted to sufferers to cut timber enough for rebuilding, but no more. Those taking more or those cutting without permission, to be prosecuted. [*2624*]5 1784, Charter 60, 1 Laws of N. Y., Vol. 1, p. 720. Passed May 10, 1784. Repealed Apr. 11, 1785. (An Act to encourage the settlement of waste and unappropriated land within this State.) Commissioners appointed to grant waste and unappropriated lands to any body of 42 persons [*or more*] desirous of forming a settlement, and applying to them for such grant. 1785, Chapter 31, Laws of N. Y., Vol. II, p. 62. Passed Mar. 11, 1785. Repealed, with all laws on forest fires, by Chapter 71, Laws of N. Y., Vol. II, p. 785, Passed Mar. 12, 1788. An Act for the preservation of deer, heathens and to prevent damage by firing the woods in the county of Suffolk. "Careless or designing persons setting fire to the woods" required to pay a fine of five pounds and damages, or in their inability to pay, to be "committed to the common goal" for three months. 1785, Chapter 66, Laws of N. Y., Vol. II, p. 114. Passes Apr. 11, 1785. (An Act to facilitate the settlement of waste and unappropriated lands within this State and for repealing the act therein mentioned.) Repealing Chapter 60, Laws of 1784. 1786, Chapter 67, Laws of N. Y., Vol. II, p. 339. Passed May 5, 1786. (An Act for the speedy sale of the unappropriated lands within this State and for other purposes therein mentioned.) [*2625*]6 1788, Chapter 71, Laws of N. Y., Vol. II, p. 785. Passed Mar. 12, 1788. Repealing all previous laws relating to forest fires. Amended by Chapter 181, Laws of 1817, passed Apr. 5, 1817. An Act to prevent firing the woods. Ten pounds fine for setting fire to the woods, to be recovered by any person who should sue for the same. A person might fire his own woods, but incurred the same penalty if he allowed the fire to extend beyond his own land, besides being answerable for the damages. When the woods in any town should get on fire, the justices of the peace, the supervisor, the commissioners of the highways, and the officers of the militia (not under the rank of captain), in each town, were to summon as many of the inhabitants of such term liable to work upon the highways as they should deem proper to go and assist in extinguishing the fire. Any one failing to respond to the call incurred a fine of five shillings for every day of absence, forfeitures thus recovered to be awarded to those most efficient at the fire. [*2626*]7 1791, Chapter 54, Laws of N. Y., Vol. III, p. 259. Passed Mar. 24, 1791. An Act, concerning the collection and commutation of quit rents, and other purposes. Six shillings to be paid to the Treasurer of the State, on the certificate of the judge of common pleas, to person being a citizen of this State who had growing fifty white mulberry trees, planting three years; and six shillings for each additional fifty so planted until the whole number reached two hundred. 1808, Chapter 191, Laws of N. Y., 1807-1809, p. 363. Passed Apr. 8, 1808. An Act relative to the public woods in the county of Essex. Cutting, wasting, destroying or removing timber on tracts set apart for mining purposes by the surveyor-general, or causing any of these acts to be done, made punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days 1813, Chapter 38, Rev. Laws. Laws of N. Y. 1813, Vol. II, p. 279. Passed Mar. 19, 1818. An Act to regulate highways. Owners of land adjoining highways authorized to plant trees along the sides of [*2627*]8 such highways, if these are three rods wide, in regular rows, at a distance of at least six feet apart. Any one injuring such trees made liable to action for trespass, at the suit of the owner. 1813, Chapter 56, Sections 28, 29. Rev. Laws, Vol. I, p. 525. Passed Apr. 5, 1813. Revised Laws, 1813. Willful committing of trespass by cutting or carrying away timber on public lands, or by girdling, lopping, barking or injuring orchard or fruit trees without the consent of their owner, made guilty of a misdemeanor, and punishable by fine or imprisonment at the discretion of the judge. Treble damages might be recovered for trespass by cutting trees under certain circumstances. 1817, chapter 181, Laws of N.Y., p. 178. Passed Apr. 5, 1817. An Act in amendment of an act, entitled "an act to prevent firing the woods." (Chapter 71, Laws of 1788.) Any person willfully or maliciously setting fire, or causing fire to be set, to woodland in any part of the State, made guilty [*2628*]9 of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. 1819, Chapter 227, Laws of N. Y., 1819, p. 302. Passed Apr. 13, 1819. An Act authorizing the Removal of certain Intruders from Grand Island, in the Niagra River. 1826, Chapter 187, Sec. V. Laws of N. Y., 1825, 2nd half, p. 209. Passed Apr. 14, 1825. An Act relative to the Sales of Lands belonging to the People of this State, and prevent trespasses on State lands. Twenty-five dollars fine and costs of suit to be recovered by the State for every tree out or carried away on public lands, and the moneys thus collected to be used to defray costs and expenses incurred, including a reasonable compensation to witnesses in behalf of the State, the remainder to be paid into the treasury. [*2629*]10 1827, Chapter 2, Laws of N. Y., 1828, p. 4. Passed Oct. 17, 1827. An Act providing for the publication of a Map and Atlas of this State. $5,000 appropriated for the expenses of compiling, engraving, &c. Burr's Atlas. 1829, Chapter 30, Laws of N. Y., p. 97. Passed Feb. 14, 1829. An Act in addition to an act providing for the publication of a Map and Atlas of this State. $3,000 more appropriated for Burr's Atlas. 1829, Chapter 261, Laws of N. Y., p. 395, Passed Apr. 25, 1829. An Act concerning Trespasses on Lands contracted to be sold to the State. Any person holding Surveyor-general's certificate of having purchased lands from the State might, under the direction of the commissioners of the land office, bring actions for injuries done to such lands, just as if he held a patent instead of such certificate. Any person to whom such certificate had been assigned might do the same. 1831, Chapter 61, Laws of N. Y., p. 64. Passed Mar. 2, 1831. An Act to provide for the resurvey of the Public Lands. [*2630*]11 Authorizing re-survey of Township 11, Old Military Tract and making an accurate map thereof, and authorizing the commissioners of the land office to have other tracts surveyed, for promoting sale or for better identification. 1836, Chapter 142, Laws of N. Y., p. 195. Passed Apr. 15, 1836. An Act to provide for the geological survey of the State. $26,000 annually for four years appropriated for the purposes of the survey. The The governor to select men to make survey, provide proper maps, furnish scientific description of the rocks, &c. 1839, Chapter 323, Laws of N. Y., p. 298. Passed May 3, 1839. An Act authorizing the survey of the several branches of the Hudson River. To procure a survey and estimate of the expense of a canal along the middle branch and of one along the west branch of said river and make a report as to the advisability and usefulness of such canals. [*2631*]13 1840, Chapter 246, Laws of N. Y., p. 198. Passed May 8, 1840. An Act to continue the geological survey of the State. Authorizing survey to continue two years more, on the unexpended appropriation. 1842, Chapter 149, Laws of N. Y., p. 183. Passed May 9, 1842. An Act relating to the geological survey of the State. Continued for one more year, with appropriation of $26,000. 1843, Chapter 85, Laws of N. Y., p. 61. Passed April 8, 1843. An Act in relation to the Natural History of New York. Authorizing the continuance and completion of the geological survey, and the completion and arrangement of a collection of specimens in the old State Hall. 1850, Chapter 360, Laws of N. Y., p. 777. Passed Apr. 10, 1850. An Act to provide for the completion of the Geological Survey of the State. The Secretary of State put in charge of the remaining work. He and the secretary of the regents of the university to examine claims for work done thereon, and to report them and a plan for the [comple?] [*2632*]1840, Chapter13 [?tion] of the survey. 1851, Chapter 182, Sec. Laws of N. Y., p. 349. Passed Apr. 16, 1851. (An Act to amend title six, chapter one, part four of the Revised States entitled "Offences punishable by imprisonment in a county jail and by fines.") Adding two new subdivisions to section 15. Digging, taking or carrying away from any lot in any incorporated city or in any city without permission of the owner any earth, soil or stone, made misdemeanors under said section. 1855, Chapter 427, Laws. of N. Y., p. 781. Passed Apr. 13, 1855. Amended by Chap. 40 2, L. 1881, (May 27.) Chap. 448, L. 1885. (June 9.) Chap. 453, L. 1885. (June 9.) Chap. 556, L. 1890. (June 7.) (An Act in relation to the collection of taxes on lands of non-residents, and to provide for the sale of such lands for unpaid taxes. Tax sales. 1860, Chapter 61, Sec. 3, Laws of N. Y., p. 72. Passed Mar. 10, 1860. An Act to construct and protect sidewalks along highways. Commissioners of highways authorized to expend a part of highway tax in planting shade trees upon the public greens in towns. 263314 1863, Chapter 93, Laws of N.Y., p. 151 Passed Apr. 7, 1889 An Act to authorize the making of sidewalks and planting of shade trees along highways of this State, other than in cities and incorporated villages. 1868, Chapter 645, Laws of N.Y.,p.1402 Passed May 6, 1868 An Act to provide for the more effectual protection of fruit growers against trespassers. Entry of any fruit garden, orchard, vineyard, &c., with intent to take or destroy anything there growing, the wilful injury or destruction of such trees, vines, &c., and injury to buildings and appurtenances, are made misdemeanors. Owners may arrest persons violating this act. One half of fines collected to be paid to the owner, the other to the overseer of the poor for the use of the poor of the county; and on non-paymeny of such fine the defendant to be sent to the common jail for not less than thirty daus, &c. 263415 1869, Chapter 322, An Act to encourage the planting of shade trees Laws of N.Y., p.701. alongathe sides of public highways. Passed Apr. 6, 1869. Overseers of highways allowed to abate from the highway taxes of any land owner the sum of one dollar for every four trees set out along the highways opposite his land, if the trees were in good condition one year after being set, the allowance not to exceed one quarter of the highway tax, and to apply only to trees set out after the passage of this act. (Certain regulat oe as to the distances at which the different opecies were to be planted.) 1870, Chapter 280, (Tax sales.) Laws of N.Y., p. 615. Passed Apr. 18, 1870. 1872, Chapter 733, Sec. 2, An Act making appropriation for certain ex- Laws of N.Y., Vol. II, penses of government, and for supplying defici- p. 1738. encies in former appropriations. Passes May 15, 1872. $1,000 to Verplanck Colvin for the com- pletion of his Adirondack survey and a map thereof. 2635 16 Chapter 848, Laws of N.Y., Vol. II, p. 2006. Passed May 23, 1872. An Act to appoint commissioners of parks for the State of New York. Establishing a commission to inquire into the expediency of providing for vesting in the State the title to the timbered re- gions lying within the counties of Lewis, Essex, Clinton, Franklin, Saint Lawrence, Herkimer and Hamilton; and to report sug- gestions to the next Legislature. 1873, Chapter 760, Sec. 1, Laws of N.Y., p. 1145. Passed June 13, 1873. An Act making appropriation for certain expens- es of government, and supplying deficiencies in former appropriations. $4,250 to Verplanck Colvin, to complete topographical survey and exploration of Adirondacks and make available for map- ping the work already done. 1874, Chapter 322, Sec. 2, Laws of N.Y., p. 392. Passed May 5, 1874. An Act making appropriations for certain ex- penses of government, and supplying deficien- cies in former appropriations. $5,000 for the services of Verplanck Col- vin during the two preceding years. 2636 17 1874, Chapter 570, Laws of N.Y., p. 771. Passed May 23, 1874. Amending Chapter 93, Laws of 1868, &c. Concearning the planting of shade trees along highways. 1875, Chapter 215, Laws of N.Y., p. 191. Passed Apr. 29, 1875. Amended May 11, 1881. An Act to prevent the mutilation of shade or ornamental trees. 1875, Chapter 541, Laws of N.Y., p. 616. Passed June 7, 1875. An Act to provide for the completion and pub- lication of the map of the Adirondack survey. Treasurer to pay Verplanck Colvin, on the warrant of the Comptroller, $1,800 or as much thereof as is needed for the work. 1876, Chapter 193, Sec. 1, Laws of N.Y., p. 189. Passed May 1, 1876. An Act making appropriations for certain ex- penses of government and supply deficiencies in former appropriations. $4,250 for Verplanck Colvin, to complete topographical survey and exploration of Adirondacks. 1876, Chapter 297, Laws of N.Y., p. 292. Passed May 15, 1876. An Act to prohibit the disposal of any part of the public lands on Lake George or the islands thereof. 2637 18 No grant or lease of such lands to be made without the express direction of the Legislature. 1876, Rev. Stat., Vol. II, Setting fire to woods. p. 985, parag. 1, 2, 3, 4. Banks & Bros., 6th ed. 1. Persons negligently firing woods, to pay treble damages to party injured, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon convic- tion be subject to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. 2. Jus- tices of the peace, supervisor, and com- missioners of highways of a town in which the woods should get on fire, required to order inhabitants of such towns liable to to go and help extinguish the fire or stop its progress. 3. Any one, failing to obey such order, to pay the sum of fifty dollars and also be guil- ty of a misdemeanor and be fined, not to exceed one hundred dollars or imprisoned not to exceed sisty days. 4. Every for- feiture recovered under (3) to be appli- ed as a reward to the persons most effici- 263819 ent at the fire. 5. Forbidden to burn coal kiln in Suffolk County except during December, January and February; penalty, fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceding one year, or both. 6. Any person violating (5) liable to twice the amount of damage occasioned, to be recovered by the injured party, with costs of suit, from the owner of the land where kiln was burned. 1877, Chapter 275, Sec. 1, Laws of N. Y., p. 296. Passed May 16, 1877. An Act making appropriation for certain expenses of government and supplying deficiencies in former appropriations. $975 for completion of topographical survey and exploration of Adirondacks. 1878, Chapter 152, Laws of N. Y., p. 160. Passed May 25, 1878. An Act limiting the time and expense of completing the Adirondack survey. Six years from passage of bill set as time limit. Annual appropriation for purposes of survey, $10,000; superintendent to be paid at the rate fixed by Chap-328, Laws of 1874. Printed annual report [*2639*]20 required. 1880, Chapter 91, Laws of N. Y., p. 201. Passed Apr. 2, 1880. Amended by Chap. 8, 1880. (An Act to enforse the collection of taxes in the county of Oneida.) 1880, Chapter 479, Laws of N. Y., p. 689. Passed May 28, 1880. An Act the better preservation of trees and shrubbery on the islands of Lake George. Fine of from one to twenty dollars for outting or injuring trees thereon. Forbidden to build camps, &c., thereon; fine of five dollars imposed for each day such camp should stand after conviction. On non-payment of such fine, offender to be committed to county jail for a number of days equal to the number of dollars in the amount of the fine and costs. 1881, Chapter 8, Laws of N. Y., p. 8 Passed Feb. 15, 1881. 1881, Chapter 233, Laws of N. Y., p. 339. Passed May 11, 1881. (Amending Chapter 91, Laws of 1880.) An Act to authorize the making of sidewalks and planting of shade trees along highways of this State, other than in cities and incorporated villages. Destruction or injury of such trees or sidewalks to be a misdemeanor; fine not [*2640*]21 more than fifty dollars or imprisonment not more than thirty days, or both. 1881, Chapter 402, Sec. 50, Laws of N. Y., p. 545. Passed May 27, 1881. (Amending Chapter 427, Laws of 1855. Tax sales) 1883, Chapter 13, Laws of N. Y., p. 10. Passed Feb. 6, 1883. Repealed by Chapter [333] 332, Laws of [1893] 1893. An Act to prohibit sales of land belonging to the State in the counties of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saratoga, Saint Lawrence and Warren. 1883, Chapter 470, Laws of N. Y., p. 645. Passed May 25, 1883. An Act relation to State lands. Partition of interests. Any person owing an undivided interest with the State in any real estate, or in possession of any such real property, as joint tenant or tenant in common with the State, might with the consent of the comptroller maintain an action for the partition of said property, or for the sale thereof if the partition could not be made without great prejudice to the owners. In case such a sale should occur in the counties of Hamilton, Herkimer, [*2641*]22 Saint Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, Clinton, Saratoga, Fulton or Lewis, the Comptroller was to purchase the lands in behalf of the State, if such lands could be obtained ot (sic) their value, $10,000 being appropriated for such purchases. The Commissioners of the Land Office were to have no power to lease any forest lands within the counties of Saint Lawrence, Franklin, Lewis, Hamilton, Herkimer, Essex, Fulton, Saratoga and Warren. 1883, Chapter 499, Laws of N. Y., p, 693. Passed June 2, 1883. An Act to provide for the survey of detached portions of state lands in the northeastern portion of New York Adirondack wilderness, and making appropriation therefor. Superintendent of the Adirondack survey to make this survey of the detached portions of State lands in the counties of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saratoga, St. Lawrence and Warren, and show the position of such lands on maps. The same method [*2642*]22 to be followed as that previously used in the Adirondack survey. $15,000 appropriation. 1883,Chapter 516, Laws of N. Y., p. 708. Passed June 2, 1883. (Tax sales.) 1884, Chapter 153, Sec. 17, Laws of N. Y., p. 167. Passed Apr. 15, 1884. An Act to enforce the collection of taxes levied in the county of Lewis. $500 fine for cutting or injuring trees on land the taxes assessed on which remained unpaid. 1884, Chapter 541, Laws or N. Y., p. 678. Passed June 14, 1884. An Act providing for the appointment of commissioners to inquire into the practicability of storing the head waters of the Hudson river. The object was to secure water to feed the Champlain Canal, to prevent the formation of sand bars, and to give a more uniform depth of water in the lower Hudson. 1884, Chapter 551, Laws of N. Y., p. 723, Passes June 14, 1884. An Act making appropriation for certain expenses of government and supplying deficiencies in [*2634*]23 former appropriations. "Expert Commission." $5,000 for the employment of such experts as the comptroller might deem necessary to investigate and report a system of forest preservation 1885, Chapter 215, Laws of N. Y., p. 380. Passed May 1, 1885. [*Replaced by Chapter 332, Laws of 1893, except 326*] (Tax sales.) Amendments. County of Lewis. 1885, Chapter 283, Laws of N. Y., p. 482. Passed May 15, 1885. Amended by Chap. 475, L. 1887. (May 26.) " 639, " (June 21.) " 520, L. 1888. (June 5.) " 24, L. 1889. (Feb. 12.) " 8, L. 1890. (Feb. 27.) " 11, L. 1890. (Feb. 25.) Repealed, excepting Sec. 26, by Chapter 332, Laws of 1893. An Act to establish a Forest Commission, and to define its Powers and Duties, and for the preservation of forests. The first Forest Commission. The act is given in full in Topic III. 1885, Chapter 448, Laws of N. Y., p. 758. Passed June 9, 1885. (Cancellation.) Amending Chap. 427, Laws of 1855. Six months given to former owner of lands acquired or conveyed by State at tax sale in which to show irregularity in such sale, after which time the State's title or conveyance was to become absolute. [*2644*]former appropriations. 3324 1885, Chapter 453, Laws of N. Y., p. 761. Passed June 9, 1885. (Tax sales.) Amending Chap. 427, Laws of 1855. Relevy of invalid or defective tax after sale for unpaid taxes. If tax remained unpaid after such relevy, the land was to be sold for taxes relivied. 1886, Chapter 280, Laws of N. Y., p. 459. Passed May 5, 1886. Repealed by Chap. [?] 332, L. [1895] 1893. An Act to provide for the taxa ion of forest lands in the counties known as the Forest Pre- Preserve. All wild or forest lands acquired by the State within the limits of the Forest Preserve as established by Chap. 283, Laws of 1885, to be assessed and taxed at a like valuation, and at a like rate as those at which similar lands within said counties were assessed and taxes; subject to the approval of the comptroller on hearing the town assessors and the Forest Commission; and with the condition that no tax should be imposed State lands for erection of a school-house or for opening of road without the written approval of the Forest Commission. [*2645*]25 1886, Chapter 435, Laws of N. Y., p. 677. passed May 24, 1886. An Act relative to local assessments of taxes on State lands and to dsales therefor. (Tax sales.) 1887, Chapter 449, Laws of N. Y., p. 550. passed May 24, 1887. An Act to provide for the survey and location of certain disputed boundars lines of lands granted by the State in the first tier of lots on the north one-half of the Arthobore patent to in the county of Hamilton. 1887, Chapter 475, Laws of N. Y., p. 600. passed May 26, 1887. Repealed by Chapter [?], Laws of [?] Amending Chapter 283, Laws of 1885 (Forest Commission), Section 8. Authorization the exchange by the Forest Commission, on the valuation of sworn appraisers, of small separate parcels in the Forest Preserve for tracts adjoining the main tracts thereof; also their sale by the comptroller; on the recommendation of the Forest Commission and the advice of the attorney-general. [hadley Act.] 1887, Chapter 562, Laws of N. Y., p. 735. passed June 14, 1887. Repealed by Chap. [?] 382, Laws of [?] 1893 (An Act to establish parks for the propagation of deer and other game upon lands belonging to the State situated in the Catskill regions.) [*2646*]26 1887, Chapter 639, Laws of N. Y., p. 849. Passed June 21, 1887 Amending Section 7, Chapter 283, Laws of 1885 (Forest Commission.) So as to include Oneida County as one of the counties of the Forest Preserve. 1888, Chapter 196, Laws of N. Y., p. 267. Passed Apr. 30, 1888. An Act to encourage arboriculture. Friday following first day of May made Arbor Day. The authorities of public schools required to assemble their scholars on that day, and to provide and con- under the general supervision of the city superintendent or the school commission, or other chief officers, "such exercises as shall tend to ensourage the planting, protection and preservation of trees and shrubs, and a acquaintance with the best methods to be adopted to accomplish such results." The State superintendent of public instruction authorized to prescribe a course of exercises and instruction, to be followed by the schools. [*2647*]27 1888, Chapter 520, Laws of N. Y., p. 811. Passed June 5, 1888. Repealed by Chap. 707, Laws of 1892. Amending Section 7, Chapter 283, Laws of 1885. (Forest Commission.) Adding Delaware County to the Preserve and excluding Oneida County from the Preserve. Lands constituing Forest Preserve are all lands now owned or which may be acquired by the State New York within the counties of Clinton (excepting the towns of Altoona and Dannemora), Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Warren, Washington, Green, Ulster, and Sullivan, excepting lands acquired on forclosure of U.S. loan mortages. 1889, Chapter 24, Laws of N. Y., p. 20. Passed Feb. 25, 1889. Repealed by Chap. 332, Laws of 1893. Amending Section 7, Chapter 283, Laws of 1885. (Forest Commission.) Adds Oneida County to the Preserve. 1889, Chapter 256, Laws of N. Y., p. 395. Passed May 7, 1889. An Act to amend section seventy-four of article five title five of chapter nine of the first part of the Revised Statutes, relating to trespasses upon lands. Twenty-five dollars fine for every tree [*2648*]28 out or carried way, growing on State lands, or on Indian lands, or on lands within the limits of the Forest Preserve, by any person or under his direction. 1890, Chapter 11, Laws of N.Y., p. 20. Passed Feb. 25, 1890. Amending Section 20, Chapter 283, Laws of 1885. (Forest Commission.) Providing for the appointment of firewardens and defining their powers and duties, and further providing for the pay of persons assisting in extinguishing fires at at the call of the firewarden. Not more than a dollar a day for the time actually employed: a town charge. 1890, Chapter 37, Laws of N. Y., p. 42. Passed March 11, 1890. An Act to authorize the purchase of lands located within such counties as include the forest preserve. Forest Commission, with the approval of the commissioners of the land office, authorized to purchase land within such counties for a State park at a price not to exceed one dollar and fifty cents an acre. Appointment of appraisers by Forest 2649 29 Forest Commission authorized. $25,000 appropriated for such purchase, and for pay of appraisers. 1890, Chapter 179, Laws of N.Y., p. 392. Passed Apr. 24, 1890. An Act to amend section nine hundred and eighty three of the Code of Civil Procedure. "In an action where the people of the State are a party to recover a penalty for trespass upon lands of the forest preserve, the action may be tried in the county adjoining the county where the cause action arose." 1890, Chapter 556, Laws of N.Y., p. 983. Passed June 7, 1890. Amending Chapter 427, Laws of 1855. (Tax sales) Applications for redemption on the ground of "occupancy" required to be made before June 7, 1891. 1891, Chapter 211, Laws of N.Y., p. 406. Passed Apr. 20, 1891. An Act empowering the comptroller to appoint commissioners in certain tax matters and defining their powers and duties. Providing that the comptroller appoint a suitable commissioner to hear evidence and take proof of all material facts on 265030 any application for the cancellation of any tax or tax sale or redemption from tax sale and submit this with his report to the comptroller. (Thus requiring proofs of affidavits of occupancy.) 1892, Chapter 707, Laws of N.Y., Vol. I, p. 1459. Passed May 20, 1892. Repealed by Chap. 332, Laws, 1893. An Act to establish an Adirondack park and to authorize the purchase and sale of lands within the counties including the Forest Preserve. Authorizing the Forest Commission to purchase lands, to sell lands of the Preserve counties, and to lease tracts in the Adirondack Park. 1892, Chapter 709, Laws of N.Y., Vol. I, p. 1465. Passed May 20, 1892. An Act making appropriation of certain moneys received from the sale of lands in the Forest Preserve. Proceeds of sales of Forest Preserve lands made under Chapter 475, Laws of 1887, (amounting to $15,714) appropriated for purchase of lands within Preserve suited for the purposes of a State park. 265131 1898, Chapter, 332, Laws of N.Y.,p.633. Passed Apr.7,1893. Repealed by Chapter 393, Laws of 1895. An Act in relation to the forest preserve and Adirondack park, constituting articles six and seven of chapter froty-three of the general laws. Reorganization of the Forest Commission. 1894, Chapter 200, Laws of N.Y., Passed Mar.31, 1894. "An Act to legalize the action of the forest commission in the sale of certain lands in the town of Belmont, Franklin County, and to provide for the transfer thereof." Legalising sales of lands made by the Forest Commission in 1899, with certain restrictions as to the cutting of timber on part of lands sold. 1894, Chapter 498, Laws of N.Y., Passed May 4,1894. "An Act to authorize payments for sales of certain lands by the commissioners of the land office to be credited to the Adirondack park special fund, and making an appropriation from such fund." Proceeds of sales legalized by the foregoing act to be made a separate fund and special deposit at all times available for the purchase of other lands, appropriation of 265232 #15,417.76 out of such fund. 1894, Chapter 666, Laws of N.Y., Passed May 11, 1894. Amending section 104,Chapter [33?], Laws of 188[?], A11 income from State forest lands to be paid over by the Forest Commission to the State Treasurer, to be placed by him to the credit of the special fund established for the purchase of lands within the Adirondack park. 1895,Chapter 395, Laws of N.Y.,p.197. Passed April 25,1895. Several times amended. The present "Fisheries, Game and Forest Law." See pamphlet published by the Fisheries, Game and Forest Commission, 1899. 1897,Chapter 220, Laws of N.Y.,p.[88?]. Passed April 8, 1897. Amended 1898, Chap. 135,p.261. "An Act to provide for the acquisition of land in the territory embraced in the Adirondack Park and making an appropriation therefor." Governor authorized to appoint from the commissioners of fisheries, game and forests and the commissioners of the land office, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, three persons to con- 265333 constitute a board to be known as "The Forest Preserve Board." $600,000 appropriated for the purchases. 1898, Chapter 122, Laws of N.Y., P. 230. Passed Mar. 26, 1898 An Act to promote education in forestry, to encourage and provide for the establishment of a college of forestry at Cornell University, and making an appropriation therefor. Cornell University authorized to establish a department called the New York State College of Forestry; to purchase, under the direction of the Forest Preserve Board not more than 30,000 acres of Adirondack forest to be used for the advancement of the science of forestry and for experiments. It may appoint a faculty of one professor and two instructors and may manage the property and use any revenue f from it for said college and may incur other expenses to the amount of appropriation. After thirty years the lands bought shall be conveyed to the State of New York. $10,000 appropriated, exclusive of the purchase of the land, to be 265434 paid to Cornell University. All acts inconsistent with this act are repealed. [This section was struck in the document: ....a board to be known as "The Forest Preserve Board." $600,000 appropriated for purchases....] 1898, Chapter 135, Laws of N.Y., p.261. Passed Mar.28,1898. An Act to amend Chapter 220, Laws of 1887, entitled "An Act to provide for acquisition of land in the territory embraced in the Adirondack park and making an appropriation therefor. Section 20. The Forest Preserve Board is given exclusive power to bring, in the [XX] name of the people of the State, any action or special proceeding in a court or before the comptroller, to set aside the cancellation of any sale of land for taxes or to ascertain and determine the title of lands in the Adirondack park claimed by any person for timber out, &c. The Board may settle and compromise any suits, &c. ; may employ attorneys, &c. Action must be brought in county where lands are located, and an injunction to restrain any trespass may be granted under this section. 2655 35 1898, Chapter 325, Laws of N.Y. , Vol. II, p. 948. Passed Apr. 19, 1898 Taking effect July 1, 1898. An Act to prevent the application of poison of poison to fruit trees while in blossom. Made a misdemeanor punishable by fine not less than ten dollars, nor more than $50. 2656[1899] PF Monday Evening My dear Col. Roosevelt- Thank you very much indeed for taking the trouble to write and congratulate me. I am glad that you, contrary to most people, thoroughly understand that Burden brought out the best team that has ever played football, even if the game was only a tie. You must be on hand next year to 2657 see a team over which no effort will be spared to make it even better than any previous ones. You spoke of Russian 1903. He is a very good kicker and may turn out to be a valuable man. Sincerely yours, Charles Dudley Dalythinks he passed his exam O. K. Yours respectfully G. Roland Fortescue [[shorthand]] [ca 1899] Lotos Lake Sayville. Long Island. My dear Colonel- I have written to Knobloch about the Union League I send you with this the bolo once owned by an insurgent officer. Duncan Eliot 2659 5. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. [*ca 1899- [1905]*] New York. N. Y. Dear Sir:- The enclosed explain themselves. I can not but help feel that you through whom this great wave of righteousness both in private as well as public life was begun. A man, who regardless of all the powerfull influences brought to bear, was with out price, stood for that which was right, only, and will always stand by himself, with out a [p???] in the list of American Presidents, sense of justice is too great to refuse to help me even though but four persons- and they members of my immediate family- are to be benefited, The following is Personaly in confidence to you. I wrote you last October in regard to my nervousness, which the Doctors refuse to rate- attributing it to appendicitis- and refusing to rate me on appendicitis, as I under, an Executive Order. did what I was told was my right. Namely Refused an Operation for Appendicitis. Under General Jacob Smiths Order, on the Island of Samar P. I. at different times, by different details 34 Natives were brought in to town. Pambaujan Samar P. I. we kept these natives [*2661*]Prisoners in two tents 17 in each directly in front of the Wall of The Old Church in side of which we had our tents. we would give them part of our food at meal time, and among our boys we secured enough clothing to make them resemble ourselves some what in appearances as they were brought in from different parts, at first some, did not understand the others, we kept them long enough to make most all of them to understand us in many ways by signs, and a word here and there untill we became in a way attached to them, they being human beings like ourselves, after all. In the face of General Jacob Smiths Order Shoot, Kill, Burn and Destroy, every living breathing thing, found out side towns garrisoned by American troops, or any thing that would afford food, shelter or protection for the enemy we should not have brought these natives in, but it was done, we had no provision to take care of them, there was no order in existance covering the case, so 17 were taken out on a hike obstensively as Pole bearers, and were not returned. Our detachment of Co K. 26th U. S. Infantry being been so short of men that at times we were forced to do a running Guard, these native prisoners knowing how defenseless at times was our position could not be turned loose here is where General Shermans words are applicable [*2662*]While I was not actualy with the Detail when these natives were killed, the details I had been on, had brought three, in, two of which were among the 17 killed, one of these had on, a complete outfit, I had discarded, hat, trousers and shirt. I was on guard when the Detail returned. On account of having had trouble or an attack in my right side while on a hike, I was not permited to go on any long hikes, after-ward as it fell to my lot to do more Guard Duty, that it otherwise would had I been in good health. As these 17 natives were more or less related to the natives in the town, you can imagine our position with every available American in the Hills. I once told our Lieutenant, Allan Parker, that I enlisted to do my full duty even if I was left in the Hills, he said he was satisfied with my work that as far as duty was concerned those left to Guard the Church were in far more danger, as the natives knew wen a Detail left and kept posted, as to the number that at the Church they knew just where some soldier was any hour of the night on Guard, while those in the Hills were never in the same spot, two nights in succession. Just a few words as the Colonel can understand about what kind of a man I am Educated, Phillips, Andover, Mass. was prevented from entering Yale, by failure of foster father- panic Grover Cleveland 1893- a Quaker- entered Service thinking [*2663*]4. in time to secure a Commission, but accident being thrown from Horse, precluded this. Write the Colonel, please see if some favorable action can not be taken Faithfully Oscar Ernst late C.K. 26th U.S. Infantry Battery F 4th U.S. Artillery Rowlandsville Maryland. 2664[*[ca 1899]*] Dear Mr. President:- This digest of the Schley case is to be as brief and comprehensive as the subject will possibly warrant, and I have studied it over for many months prior to the Court of Inquiry and since then, in an endeavor to elucidate for you just those facts which I was sure you would want [brought] before you if the case was brought to your attention. Of Schley's record prior to the Spanish- American war you are probably aware. Of the record of Dewey whom you sent to the Philippines, of the record of Watson, Farquahar and Remey you are probably thoroughly conversant, and it will undoubtedly strike you as it has struck others, as a peculiar thing that with such men on the list of commodores in the navy, it was a singular thing that the Navy Department selected a man from the list of captains to supersede them all in the control of the fleets in service in American waters during the Spanish-American war. Having made such a selection the Navy Department was compelled to map out a line which would keep Mr. Samson always to the front as the leading figure in the war, and, to my mind, this inclination upon its part is at the bottom of the entire controversy from which the navy has so severely suffered. But now as to results. On the 19th of May Admiral Sampson ordered Commodore Schley to proceed with the squadron under his control, which by the way consisted of but two battle-ships and one cruiser, to find if possible the fleet of Spain which consisted of four fleet ships, equal in protection and armament to the battleship Texas, and equal in speed to the New York and the Brooklyn. 26652 To my mind, the fact that Admiral Sampson allowed this small squadron to leave Key West on that day in search of a fleet that was supposed to be in the vicinity of the southern coast of Cuba, is proof sufficient that he way very thoroughly convinced despite the government information to the contrary, that there was no great danger of Schley meeting the Spanish. It is true that the day following he dispatched the Iowa to join Schley's squadron, but it is also a fact that if the squadron of Spain had stayed at sea Schley would have met them with an extremely inferior force, considering the fact that they also had two torpedo boats with them. Less than twelve hours after Schley's departure Admiral Sampson received definite information from the government, with orders attached, to immediately order Schley to Santiago instead of Cienfuegoes, for which latter port he had started. The information given to Sampson by the Navy Department that the fleet was at Santiago was supplemented a few hours later by information brought from shore by Sampson's flag-lieutenant that the secret service in Havana had sent word definitely and absolutely that Cervera was in Santiago harbor, - a fact which is proven by since obtained information that the Spanish fleet realy did reach that harbor on the 19th of May. Despite this, Admiral Sampson sent to Commodore Schley on the 20th a dispatch which, no matter how carefully it may be read, urged Schley not to leave Cienfuegoes until he was absolutely sure that the Spanish fleet was not in that harbor. This dispatch gave to the Commodore no information whatever as to the basis of information, told nothing of the secret service dispatches received at Key West, and was merely an advisory note from Sampson to Schley. [*2666*][*3*] The five days stay at Cienfuegoes seems to me about as thoroughly [explained] and as satisfactorily explained as can be, first because until the last of the five days no definite orders were received for the squadron to proceed to Santiago; second, that Captain McCalla whom we passed at sea forgot to give us information as to a code of signals which he had arranged with the insurgents at a point near Cienfuegoes, and third, that an English ship, the Adula, allowed to pass in to bring off refugees failed to return on the day she was premitted to go in, giving rise to the supposition aboard the fleet that the Spanish fleet was in the harbor and that the English vessel was being kept in there so that information might not be conveyed to us. Upon the return of Captain McCalla from coaling at Key West, definite information was obtained as to a code of signals arranged with the insurgents and upon establishing the fact that the fleet of Spain was not in Cienfuegoes harbor an immediate movement was made toward Santiago. When not quite within sight of that harbor two of the scouts were met, both of whom gave us information that the Spanish fleet was not in the harbor of Santiago, and Captain Sigsbee of the St Paul, in my presence, stated this in the most emphatic manner. It must be remembered that these souts, four of them in number, had been in the vicinity of Santiago harbor and along that part of the coast for four or five days, sent there by the government to discover the whereabouts of the Spanish fleet. Two of them, the Minneapolis and the Yale had been there for five or six days when Schley arrived, and two others, the St Paul and the Harvard, had been there for two or three days each. And yet their reports to the government , printed in the Department's record [*2667*][*4*] showed that none of them had made any attempt to communicate with the shore) while it is also true that the Cristobal Colon lay in the entrance to the harbor of Santiago for four or five days prior to the time of her discovery by Commodore Schley and Captain McCalla in exactly the same position that she occupied when the latter first saw her. Fortified by the reports of these officers, lead astray by the vaccilating communications of the commander in chief, and over-worried and over-anxious about his coal supply and the bad weather which prevented the ships taking coal from the colliers, Admiral Schley determined to return to Key West. This was entirely a question of personal judgment, and while it must be conceded that it was an error for him to attempt to return to Key West or to notify the Department that he intended to return to Key West before his coal supply was absolutely so reduced that his ships would only have enough to steam back to that port with, it must at the same time be conceded that the preponderance of evidence to the man in command at Santiago was against the fleet's being there. And this must indeed, have been Sampson's idea of the matter, for although the government and the secret service had supplied him with definite information on the 20th of the month that the Spanish fleet was in Santiago, it was eleven days before he reported in front of that port with the Indiana and the New York. On the morning of the 29th of May, the sea having calmed down so that the collier was able to go along side the warships and coal them, Commodore Schley returned to the harbor front and discovered the Spanish fleet where it had been for ten days, and where the four scout vessels had failed to locate it. During the four [days that] [*2668*] 5 days that Commodore Schley blockaded the harbor, with his squadron def[f]icient in picket boats, no attempt was made by Cervera's squadron to escape, and this was sufficient testimony to the efficiency of Schley's blockade, no matter in what form he kept it. On the morning of the 31st of May, with three of the warships he made a recconnaissance of Santiago harbor and fortifications, and I refrain from going into any details on this matter because it seems to me that it was absolutely a question of personal judgment based on Navy Department orders that until he knew exactly of what their fortifications consisted, he had no right to expose his vessels to a plunging fire from elevations two hundred and ten feet high. I am speaking now of foresight, and not hindsight, because of course in view of the fact that since the war the fortifications were found to be illy defended he could have made the reconnaissance an[d] attack and perhaps have suffered little or no damage. On the first day of June, Admiral Sampson arrived, and although the Colon lay in the same exposed position for the greater part of that day, he made no attempt whatever to destroy it, and until the 6th day of June, made no endeavor to fire on the shore batteries. I do not want to go into the details of the battle of July 3d, although I think it is wise at this time to note these several things. First, that on the afternoon and on the night of July 2d, there were very suspicious movements[i]in the harbor for the first time in the five weeks we had been there, and that Admiral Sampson's attention was called to these by Commodore Schley. Second, that on the morning of July 3d, despite these suspicious movements the line was depleted by the removal of the Newark, a protected cruiser; the Massachusetts, a battleship of the line, [*2669*]6 and the flagship New York an armored cruiser of the first class, this letter ship being used merely as an errand boat to convey Admiral Sampson to Siboney, in the face of the fact that there were several smaller craft in the fleet that could have been used for dispatch boat purposes, and in the face of the further fact that the New York and the Brooklyn were the only two ships in the line that had the accredited speed of the four Spanish cruisers. When the first Spanish ship turned out of the harbor, the New York, with Admiral Sampson's flag, was absolutely out of sight of the Brooklyn, a fact which I verified myself three different times during the fight, and if, as Captain Taylor of the Indiana states, she was in signal distance of the Indiana, then he must explain why he did not repeat, as was his duty, to the other ships in the squadron, the signals which he knew could not be seen by the Brooklyn, the Oregon, and the Texas. As a matter of fact, thirty minutes after the fight started, the Indiana also was almost out of sight, because she was able only to make about five knots an hour, and she was about three and one half miles to the esat of the harbor entrance when the Spanish fleet turned out to the west. The New York did not arrive at the place where the Colon went ashore until one hour and thirty-five minutes after that event had happened. Now, Mr. President, everything that I have said to you above can be absolutely verified by the reports of the Navy Department, of the commanding officers, and by a close study of the documents printed in the naval appendix for 1898. And, in addition, they are all down in black and white in my own diary, a diary written upon the spot; and as a recorder of public events for the last fifteen [*2670*][*7*] years, I feel that I [was] am perfectly capable of diagnosing the facts of the five months campaign as they came to my notice, and diagnosing them properly. The truth of the matter is, Mr. President, that the controversy over this matter never would have occurred had Admiral Sampson acted for himself and not have allowed his personal judgment, his tactfulness and his warm-bloodedness to have been overcome by the advice of such men as Crowninshield and Chadwick. If he had accepted manfully his hard luck in being absent on duty when the Spanish ships came out and had met this cruel dissapointment with magnanimity, the people would not have had the revulsion of feeling which has made them thoroughly resent the apparent injustice to the temporary commander in the final engagement. Conclusions:- I have promised that I would give you my ideas as to how this matter could be settled without running up against the stone-wall of public sentiment which is so thoroughly Schley throughout the country, that any one who bucks against it hard will be sure to be hurt. I believe that you should say in your findings, so as to not reflect on the two gentlement who formed the majority of the court, that the Judge Advocate of the Navy erred in making the precept too broad; that no matter what the errors of judgment of Schley prior to the [XXX] 29th of [XXXX] May when he found the fleet they had no bearing whatever upon the general result. He was sent to find the fleet, and he accomplished that object. If some other squadron commander or some other commanding officer had discovered it in the interim, judgment of delay and vascillation might be pronounced against him, and while the evidence would seem to prove that the [*2671*]8 telegram to the navy department [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] detiling the fact that he would return to Key West was premature, still it in no wise affected the fact that he discovered on the 29th of May the Spanish squadron, and effectively blockaded them until the arrival of Admiral Sampson. I believe that you must then find that in the temporary and enforced absence of Admiral Sampson on the morning of July 3d, Commodore Schley with the vessels at his command, destroyed the Spanish fleet; and I think you can mitigate any objection that the Department and Admiral Sampson's firends would have to this decision by calling attention to the fact that the charge of the entire naval force around Cuba was given to Admiral Sampson and that the failure of the Spaniards to get supplies was the primary cause of the fleets leaving the harbor, and that therefore, for the admirable blockade and splendidly effective naval distribution Admiral Sampson is entitled to an infinite amount of credit. I had intended in the statement of facts above to call attention to the loop of the Brooklyn during the fight. My own observation of this turn compells me to take the view that had we gone to starboard we would have put ourselves in between the Spanish fleet and the shore. During the turn I never saw the Texas, and since Captain Clarke has testified in my mind that the ship the officers of that ship saw during the fight and which appeared in such close proximity to her was the Oregon and not the Texas. I am sincerely of the hope that this brief statemtnsts of some facts may be of value to you in deciding the question, and I want to say as an outsiders who has lectured more than fifty times [*2672*]9 in various parts of the country. that the sentiment is so wonderfully strong for Schley that for your own sake something conservative must be done by you to help yourself. I can also say to you, personally, that under no circumstances will Admiral Schley enter into any political deal or take any part in any political movement whatever. Very sincerely, G. E. Graham. 2673Louis Heyl WM. P. Heyl. THE HEYL GROCERY. [*1899*] "Good things to Eat" ESTABLISHED 1852. Shippers of Chautauqua County Fruits. Dunkirk, N.Y. Monday Night Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY. Chautauqua County thanks you For Pledges Kept, made here, a year ago tonight. May these Spitzenbergs finish your Thanksgiving Dinner Yours Respectfully William P. Heyl [*2674*]Compromise with the politicians, if you possibly can, & send one word when we may impact you. Yours always Arthur. H. Lee [*[1899]*] 11 EAST 65TH STREET. Wednesday My dear Governor Some time ago you expressed a wish to meet my fiancée; and I -of course- am particularly anxious that you should. Can it be arranged anyhow, either today or tomorrow? As regards her arrangements & mine, [*2675*] we have none which could possibly interfere with seeing you at whatever time you could come; but I throw out a few suggestions! Could you come here (Miss Moore's home), to lunch either today or tomorrow, or to dinner tonight? Or if those times are full up, could you call either before or after any of the above suggested meals? This sounds fairly comprehensive, and my only engagement is to leave for Canada tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 8.30. I want to see you very much, & I do want you to know my girl - (and my new family!)- so please 2676Mr. Thos. C. Platt Jr. regrets exceedingly that a previous engagement with His mother prevents his accepting Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt's kind invitation to the Legislation Reception. 1899. [*2677*]UPON THE POINT OF CONDONEMENT: [*ca. 1899*] 1. As to punishment in any form for whatever happened upon or before July 3, 1898, that is barred not only by the statute of limitations, but by condonement. 2. As to rewards, for example, promotion, the case may be different. In naval practice offenses condoned, at least ignored or passed by without action for years, during which an officer is assigned to active and important duties nevertheless may arise to confront him when he seeks promotion. In a recent case, that of Lieutenant-Commander James H. Bull, a naval examining board, Admiral Watson being president thereof, reported against the promotion of an officer for long continued failure to meet financial obligations, an offense for which he had never been punished. This case is mentioned because it is the last one; but there are numerous instances. 3. But did not Admiral Schley himself condone the Department's condonement by asking an inquiry into the entire matter? This necessarily reopened the whole case. The Admiral could not have the benefit of a possible vindication by a court of inquiry without exposing himself at the same time to the chances of censure by the same court. The two things are inseparable. Exoneration by a court that could not condemn would be no exoneration. Accordingly when the Admiral asked a court of inquiry he reopened [*2678*]the whole case, thus brushing aside at once by his own act the statute of limitations, (so far as that statute, in letter or spirit, could apply to a Court of "Inquiry" or of "Honor"), and the condonement imported by his retention on duty and in command by the commander-in-chief; by the Department's like action and by its recommendation for his subsequent promotion. All this was, however, voluntary on his part. He need not have asked for a court of inquiry, in which case it must be assumed from the Department's past attitude toward him that no further steps to his disadvantage would have been taken, and that he would have retired in the distinguished grade of rear-admiral, as in fact he has done. The Department has never taken any steps to punish Admiral Schley for anything, and presumably therefore, never would ahve done so, had not he himself --somewhat tardily-- asked that his conduct be judged by his "brothers in arms." EMT [*2679*][*Hanna*] ["File [??]*] EFFECT OF GUN FIRE ON SPANISH SHIPS. Commander Raymond P. Rodgers, senior officer of the board reporting on this subject (Appendix, Bu. Nav., p. 573), while under cross-examination by counsel for the applicant, gave testimony on this point (see record, pp. 552 to 558), and made certain computations at Mr Rayner's instance (see particularly page 557). [*e.n.t.*] [*2680*][[1899]] The University Settlement Society was founded in 1887 under the name of the Neighborhood Guild, a title which it bore until 1891. In that year it was reorganized with the name of the University Settlement, and the Honorable Seth Low was elected as its President, a position which he has continued to hold. Stanton Colt was the founder and the first Head Worker of the University Settlement; other Head Workers have been Charles B. Stever and Frank McG.Goodale. The present Head Worker, James B. Reynolds, has occupied that position for six years. The work of the University Settlement Society is economic and educational and a large part of its work is done by college graduates who are living in the Settlement house. The resident workers have steadily increased from two to ten men at the present time. They have usually been men who have made or less special study of economic and social problems, it being believed by those who established the Settlement that a thorough training was needed to grasp the complicated social problems with which the Settlement seems to cope. The word Settlement is used to indicate that the workers are actually in residence in the district. The work starts, therefore, from within out and from down up. The work of the University Settlement Society is conducted along three broad lines of effort: First, it seeks to offer educational and social opportunities to the people of the neighborhood in which it has been established. To carry out this purpose it has established a Kindergarten, attended by about 60 children; a Library, with about 1200 members and a Children's Penny Provident Bank, with a membership of about 5000; about 20 clubs of boys and girls and young men and young women have also been established, together with a few classes for semi-industrial and commercial education. There are likewise classes 2681-2- to teach cooking and sewing, and gymnastics for boys and girls, as well as two dancing classes for children and a dancing academy for young men and young women. There are also a number of musical classes and entertainments besides concerts and lectures. Discussions on economic and social questions are held under the auspices of different clubs. Special vacation privileges are arranged for the young people of different ages. The method of administration of the clubs is that of self management and self-government. The younger clubs have a director and the elder clubs an advisor whose efforts are directed to promote ends for which the clubs were established. The second line of effort maintained by the settlement is that of social investigation. Special statistics have been gathered by the settlement on different occasions and each year the residents or some other workers join in the study of one or more particular features of the community. These investigations are usually related to legislation or to some other practical purpose which it is hoped to turn to the advantage of the community. The third line of effort undertaken by the settlement is that of cooperation. Under this may be mentioned cooperation with the Charity Societies operating in the district, with other city or local organizations working for the welfare of the community such as educa- tional and philanthropic societies, trade unions, benefit societies, local social organizations and city and state officials. Further reference to the work of the settlement in supplying educational and social opportunities to the local community will be unnecessary as while that work is most desirable it is not so unique as the two other features which have been more exclusively characteristic of settlements. A statement of sociological investigations and - 3 - co-operative effort undertaken by the Settlement may be made under the following heads: First; sociological investigation- in 1894, at the beginning of the winter when lack of employment caused so much suffering, a special inquiry was conducted by residents of the University Settlement in co-operation with residents of the College Settlement, the result of their investigations being communicated to a committee through whom special work and special relief were arranged. This investigation was the first attempt that year to severe accurate information regarding the amount of want due to the hard times. In the same year work was done fore the Tenement House Commission, of 1894, to obtain educational statistics and other information desired by the Commission. In 1895 information was gather for the Reinhard Committee, appointed to investigate the condition of working women in New York. In 1896 an investigation of medical statistics was made and another regarding pawnshops, while one of the young men's clubs secured a summary of the occupations of the population of the 10th Ward in which the Settlement is located. In 1897 an investigation of eviction cases was made by the University Settlement in co-operation with the College Settlement and the Nurses Settlement. Special help in these investigations was given by Judges Roesch and Goldfegle, the investigation having been originally suggested by Meyer Schoenfeld, then executive officer of the Garment Makers' Union. The information secured was placed at the disposal of the Judges and was regarded by them as of great value in deciding cases where they would otherwise have been compelled to act on more limited information. In 1898 a special report was made on the friendly benefit societies on the East Side and their resltions to the social and industrial organizations of the community. In 1899 the recreative 2683- 4 - features of the life of the community were studied by different residents, reports being made on the entertainments and the musical privileges enjoyed by the people of the district adjacent to the Settlement. Second; relation of the Settlement to legislation. In addition to the other investigations mentioned above, the Settlement has different times devoted itself to securing information regarding various matters concerning which the legislation was contemplated at Albany. Different residents have testified at various hearings before legislative committees, from their experience and observation of social conditions. Such testimony was given regarding the Mercantile Bill, the bill for the abolishment of school trustees, and various tenement house reform bills, the police reform and other bills, presented by the Committee of 70, the bill sometimes called "the destitute mothers" bills but known to its opponents as "the shiftless fathers" bill, the drug clerk's bill, and other measures relating to social reform. It may be added that in many instances the Settlement has been active in opposing the passage of bad bills as well as urging in the passage of good bills. Third; relations of the Settlement with the trade unions. The Settlement has always desired to co-operate with independent forces rather than to merely lead or direct the dependent forces of society, and its residents have, therefore, constantly studied the trade union movement. While recognizing that trade unions were of immense value to the laboring classes and should be recognized as one of the forces of social progress. Frequent conferences with leaders of trade unions have been held. The Settlement has been indebted to many union leaders for valuable information which it has been able to incorporate in its various sociological reports. It has also co-operated in the formation 84of trade unions because of its belief of their value. The settlement has urged that the trade unions should, however, be not merely commerci- al organizations seeking to secure shorter hours and larger wages. It [??] urges that trade unions should also have educational aims, seeking to educate their members in trade union principles and to interest likewise trade union members in the large economic and social movements of our time by which trade unions, like all other social forces, are more or less controlled and in [??] which if the unions are intelligently led they may have a share. The settlement has also sought to promote industrial reforms through methods of peace rather than methods of conflict and has be- lieved that labor as well as capital, and capital as well as labor, would profit by the establishment of boards of conciliation composed of employers and employees. Economic history has shown that a large number of strikers have been due solely to misunderstandings resulting from the isolation of the parties from one another. The Settlement has also constantly labored to secure the settlement of strikes by arbitra- tion. It believes that while strikes may occasionally be necessary where justice cannot be obtained a strike is in any case disastrous to both parties as a complete victory is never secured by either side. It would, therefore, be advantageous for either party if it has a just case which can bear discussion to first present its reasonable demands and never undertake a strike or a lockout until after the failure of every effort to secure justice. Since its establishment in its present build- ing the Settlement has been glad to receive various trade unions as tenants. Most of those now in the building have come because of their unwillingness to occupy halls immediately connected with saloons, even though they were often able to obtain such halls at a nominal rent. It is needless to say that trade unions which have become tenants of the 685of the Settlement have done so on an entirely independent basis though the relationship has been placement and we believe mutually satisfactory. Fourth: relations of the University Settlement to public authorities. As the Settlement has [endowed?] to [in] secure the passage of good legislation so it has also constantly co-operated in securing the enforcement of good laws and in promoting the efficient service of different departments of the city and state governments. Three of its residents have been connected with the Department of Public Education. Mr. Charles B. Stover, a former Head Worker, was for several years a School Trustee of this Ward. Mr. James K. Paulding, a former resident, was also a School Trustee and Mr. James B. Reynolds, the present Head Worker, occupied the same position. Through this relations the Settlement workers exercised an active influence for the improvement of the schools of the Ward. With the Street Cleaning Department under the administration of Col. Waring the Settlement was in constant co-operation. During the period of the re-organization of the force each district was patrolled by Settlement residents and reports of these investigations were made to the Commissioner. Subsequently one of the residents, Francis H. McLean, became an inspector and worked nights for three months and for the same length of time as day inspector. The Children's Street Cleaning League, organized by Col. Waring, received special co- operation from the Settlement. Shortly after its inception the present Head Worker (Mr. Reynolds) held a conference with the Commissioner regarding the possible results to be achieved through the League and at the request of the Commissioner Mr. Reynolds prepared a plan of organization and management. The plan was adopted by the Commissioner and upon Mr. Reynolds' recommendation Mr. David Willard, a resident of the University Settlement was made supervisor of the work with one 2686-7- assistant and subsequently with two assistants. The work proved to be of great value in awakening civic pride and a desire for better standards among the children. Marked results appeared in the schools in this quarter and in many cases in the tenement houses and streets. Had the succeeding administration been disposed to continue this far- sighted effort of Col. Waring a revolution in the attitude of this quarter toward the sanitary regulations of this city might have been achieved. Mr. Willard showed decided ability in organizing clubs and awakening the enthusiasm of the children. Special investigation of the sanitary condition of the tenement houses of the lower East Side was made for a number of years by a sanitary club located at the Settlement to which a number of the residents belonged. Reports were regularly made to the Board of Health and received prompt attention from the Board. Considerable work has been done also in relation to the Departments of Police, Buildings and Fire. During the past two years the Settlement has had close co- operative relations with the Factory Inspector's Department. Various recommendations to the Governor were subsequently incorporated into the Factory Laws. Finally, co-operative relations have been maintained with the National Department of Immigration and through the courtesy of the Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Edward F. MoSweeney, the Settlement has been able to aid people in its district and at various times has given valuable information to the National Bureau. Fifth; local effort. The Settlement has sought to co-operate with various organizations operating in the district, having for their object the welfare of the community or mutual benefit of its members. For example, one resident has regularly been a member of the district committee of the Charity Organization Society. The hall of the 2687-8- Settlement has been made available for entertainments for various organizations of the district and frequent conferences with civic organizations have been held and co-operation given to them in the achievement of their aims. In these various ways the Settlement has striven [can] accomplish the broad work which it feels it is called upon to undertake. Its experience has taught its workers the many sidedness of social reform. Such reform to be satisfactory and progressive must reach all the interests of home life, touching and improving the social and moral relations of the individual and the civic and public relations of the community. The Settlement has been particularly impressed by the influence for good or evil of city and state government in their respective relations to the poor. While not urging too hasty movement for the extension of the governmental powers, the Settlement believes that public interests among sanitary, educational and even some moral lines are better safe- guarded by comprehensive public inspection than by the effort of private individuals and it believes, also, that public official need constantly the stimulus of co-operation and of criticism. But it seeks to make its co-operation cordial and its criticism constructive. Thus in the broadest sense all its work is a work of co-operations with existing forced which make or should make for righteousness. 2688[ca 1899] To the Woman's Relief Corps' of Iowa. We, the Craven Woman's Relief Corps, No. 322, of Macksburg, Iowa, are in some trouble. In the early morning of June 1, 1899, the hall in which the G.A.R. and W.R.C hels their meetings, was completely destroyed by fire and we have, since that time, held our meetings under very unfavorable circumstances. We although yet in our infancy it being but two and one half years since our Corps was instituted, have come to the conclusion that if we do not do something, the Post will disband, as they are very few in number, so, with the help of the Post, we have decided to try and build a hall and thus provide home for the G.A.R. and W.R.C. We, therefore, make an appeal to the sister Corps' for assistance and will thankfully receive and appreciate any help you may feel able to give. Any contributions may be sent to either Sue W. Conway, Corps President, or Julia Pindell, Corps Treasurer. Yours in F.C. and L. This appeal is sent out with the approval of the department President. 2689