in a manner so simple and successful that I am impelled to suggest that Governor-General Taft visit that country on his return journey to the Phillipines. It will not be very much out of his way; it will not cost him more than two or three weeks time; and he will have the benefit of an object lesson of incomparable value. I am writing him more in detail, and hope that you will at least discuss the plan with him. Your Obedient Servant, William E. Curtis. [P.F.*] [*ackd 1-30-1902*] Rome. Jan 9, 1902. Dear Mr. President:- If you have read my letter from Bosnia to the Chicago Record. Herald, which the same I fear you have not,— you will appreciate the striking similarity between the situation in the Phillipines and that which prevailed in Bosnia before its Austrians took charge of that Turkish province in 1879. The problem has been there solved [*19309*][*[1902]*] [*CF*] TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON The President Jany 9 At my request Director of the Mint Geo. E Roberts calls to consult concerning nominations required by law for "An Annual Assay Commission" The members reccom. appointment from the President. [for] it. compensation other than actual expenses Truly Yours L J Gage Secy [*19311*]JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 1902. G POINTS ON QUESTION OF APPEAL. 1. If this were a court-martial which had given a sentence, there might be an appeal for review, because the reviewing authority would have power to take action -- confirming, modifying, or setting aside the sentence. 2. But no precedent has been found for an appeal to the President in the case of a court of inquiry -- army or navy. 3. In this case the court of inquiry, the membership of which was satisfactory to the person under inquiry, was ordered at his request, for a "review of his brothers in arms. 4. It recommended no action, but simply rendered its opinion, as requested. Thereupon the function of the inquiry was exhausted. 5. There seems to be no ground for an appeal from a tribunal which is the only one asked for to a tribunal which was not asked for, and which, even if it should be of a different opinion, can take no action; cannot change the record; cannot modify the only opinion asked for, which was that of the "brothers in arms." 6. On every material point covered by the testimony the court is unanimous. 7. New matter not before the court should not be received. That would be unjust to the court. If received at all the court should be reconvened to hear and consider it. [*19312*]JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1902. G Dear Mr. President: I enclose, as requested by you, copies of letters written in February 1899, by Captains Cook, Taylor, Higginson, Clark, McCalls, and Chadwick, and Commander Wainwright. Very respectfully yours, John D. Long The President. [*19313*]CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, January 9, 1902 To the President, The White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- A friend of mine, Mr. Ronald Thomas, one of the heirs of the Lorillard Estate, whose property I manage, has written me a letter introducing his brother-in-law Mr. Jarrett T. Richards, of Santa Barbara, California. Mr. Richards is going on to Washington- in fact is there now, and intends to see the Secretary of the Interior. The purpose of his visit is in the interest of the Forest Preservation in California. He believes that you in your Message, have given them encouragement in this line, and he would like to have the opportunity of seeing you and impressing upon you the importance of your views to people of his [mind] views in California. He seems to be a very nice man- gentleman evidently- and a man of position. He said he didnot want to take up your time or to ask you to allow him to call unless you felt that you would like to know more fully about it. If you care to do so I can write him in Washington, and arrange for him to call any time convenient to you. I cannot tell you how we enjoyed our visit to Washington, and our visit was made so much more pleasant by all that Edith and you did for us. Yours, D R [*obinson*] [*regret to say that we are having an anxious time & will have Teddy must be operated upon [the] Dr. Bull says early next week and have his appendix*]removed Corrine & I are naturally anxious about it as he is not quite up to the mark the Doctors say pulled down by the attack at Harvard & he's doing too much here & at Washington. [*[For enc. see Thomas to Robinson 12-31-01]*][*P.F.*] [*ackd 11/13/1902 Pr P.F.*] WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS. COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. January 9th, 1902. The President Washington, D. C. Dear President Roosevelt:- I am in receipt of enclosure from G. R. Carter, who is Treasurer of the Hawaiian Trust Company of Honolulu, whose father was minister at Washington for a good many years, and he belongs to the family of Carters so prominent in Hawaiia for some time. The letter I think you will be interested to read, and I can say that I have known George well since College days and know him to be a most energetic, democratic, capable, courageous, honest fellow. He is of the best type of Yale man, rode on Yale crew four years and played foot-ball four years, being a graduate of the class of '88. I am also requested to call your attention to the character of W.D. Washburn, Jr., of Minneapolis. Washburn is an erratic fellow, but brainy and absolutely honest What he tells you of fact can be believed. I do not know so much about his judgment. He is a son of Ex-Senator Washburn. The Rules Committee to regulate Republican controversies and primaries, of which I was Chairman, after finishing its work has gone home, having (I now discover) unanimously resolved to insist on my appointment as Chairman of the State Central Committee, made vacant under your order to federal officeholders to get out. It is a position of great power, underT.R. - 2 present circumstances, in the State, and I feel a strong sense of duty, if it is decided that I ought to take this place, although it will be at great cost, for I have more work today than I can take care of. The attitude of this Rules Committee, made up of a representative Republican from each Judicial District of the state, all strangers to me before, come about at the end of two days in which we have drafted rules of great value in protecting the freedom of primaries and in which I have secured a very warm endorsement for a plank in the Republican platform, of the Minnesota primary election laws, which if adopted, will, in my judgment, largely do away with the scandal and crime in Arapahoe County and one or two of the other large towns of the state. I am exceedingly gratified at having this suggestion accomplished, and if it should happen that I became Chairman of the Central Committee, I shall urge it as a policy to be made a law by the Republican party. I remain, as ever Philip B. Stewart PBS-P [*I shall report to you next mostly on the man we have discussed out here.*] [*19316*][*[For 2 enc. see 11-8-01 Carter & 1-2-02 Washburn]*]OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Ackd-11-19-02 ppf pr Union League ppr. THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB NEW YORK January 9th, 1902 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I have the honor to inform you that at the annual meeting of The Union League Club, held January 9th, 1902, you were unanimously elected an Honorary member of the Club. Faithfully yours, M.S. Terry Secretary. 19317[*[For 1 enc. see 10-16-01 Bliss]*]I write to ask you, if you agree with me, or have confidence Enough in my judgment to acquiesce in it, that you will have your Secretary drop a line to Judge Foster merely saying that having confidence in my judgment, you join with me in asking that his sentence be for not more than ten years. I want him punished but not to die in State's prison for the sake of his family. With Sincere affection Yours Faithfully. Geo R Van DeWater [*Ack'd1-15-1902 ppy ps?*]] 7 WEST 122nd STREET. Jan. 9, 1902 My dear Mr President: Twenty five years ago we were young men together at Oyster Bay-when old Squire Chipp was Justice of the Peace. The family were in my parish and were worthy members of it. I recall several instances of the old man mentioning with pride his son's gift to him of nice clothing. and other things that were tokens of love. Years have passed- His son now and namesake Charles F. Chipp is in Tombs, has been indicted [*19318*]It ought to be known that for three years last passed with equal facilities for purloining he has stolen nothing and has suffered the tortures of the damned in the consciousness of having been a thief. I have asked Judge Foster not to give him the full penalty, presented by the statutes, which on ex' counts would be thirty years. and I believe the ends of justice would be wholly served by a mitigation of such sentence to a certain degree. for grand larceny. having on several occasions stolen from the city, for years having been a receiver in the Tax Department, and next Wedy. is the sentence by Judge Foster of the Court of General Sessions. This fellow Chipp has pleaded guilty and simply awaits sentence. I know his poor little wife a most worthy woman, for whom I must secure a position that will provide for her support. she now being left wholly destitute. I have seen Chipp and talked with him, and believe that he is entirely repentant. [*19319*][[shorthand]] P ADDRESS BUREAU OF NAVIGATION, NAVY DEPARTMENT, AND REFER TO NO. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C., January 9, 1902. RECORD OF SERVICE OF REAR ADMIRAL ANDREW E. K. BENHAM, U. S. N. 1832 Apr. 10 Born in Richmond County, New York. 1847 Nov. 26 Appointed Acting Midshipman. 1848 Jan. 13 To the PLYMOUTH 22nd instant. 1849 Apr. 7 Warranted as Midshipman from November 24, 1847 1851 Feb. 3 Detached and three months leave. 1851 Jul. 19 To the SARANAC. 1851 Jun. 25 Detached and to the Academy by October 1st. 1853 Jun. 10 Promoted to Passed Midshipman. 1853 Jun. 13 Detached and wait orders. 1853 Jun. 25 To the PRINCETON by the 1st of July. 1853 Sep. 27 Detached and to the SAINT MARY'S. 1855 Sep. 15 Promoted to Master. 1855 Sep. 16 Promoted to Lieutenant. 1856 Nov. 26 Detached at Panama when relieved. 1857 Jan. 13 Was detached 17 December, 1856, and three months leave. 1857 Feb. 10 To the C.S Steamer BIBB. 1858 Sep. 23 Detached and to the WESTERNPORT 1st October 1859 May 28 Detached and wait orders. 1859 Jun. 14 To the CRUSADER 30th instant. 1861 Sep. 13 Detached and two weeks leave. 1861 Oct. 10 To the LANCASTER per steamer 1st November. 1861 Oct. 16 Order of 10th revoked and to the BIENVILLE. 1862 Jul. 16 Promoted to Lieutenant-Commander. 1862 Dec. 18 Detached and to the SACRAMENTO. [*19320*](A.E.E. Benham-2) 1863 Sep. 22 Detached and wait orders when relieved. 1863 Sep. 23 To command the PENOBSCOT. 1865 Jul. 27 Detached and wait orders. 1865 Sep. 9 To the Navy Yard, New York. 1866 Jul. 25 Promoted to Commander. 1866 Aug. 7 Detached and to the Receiving-ship VERMONT. 1866 Nov. 6 Detached and to the SUSQUEHANA. 1867 Jun. 10 Detached and to the Receiving-ship VERMONT. 1867 Jun. 22 Detached and wait orders. 1868 Mar. 16 To the Navy Yard, New York, N.Y., 1st April. 1870 Feb. 17 Detached 2nd May and wait orders. 1870 Sep. 13 Light-House Inspector 1st District 1st October. 1872 Jan. 4 To Command the CONONICUS 10th instant. 1874 Apr. 6 Detached from the SAUGUS, return and report. 1874 Apr. 29 Detached 21st instant and wait orders. 1874 Sep. 24 To the Naval Rendezvous, New York. 1874 Dec. 4 Detached 15th instant, and Inspector 6th Light- House District 1st January. 1875 Mar. 12 Promoted to Captain. 1878 Feb. 15 Detached 1st March and settle accounts. 1878 Sep. 20 To Command the RICHMOND 21st instant. 1881 Aug. 17 Detached, home and wait orders; detached 30 September. 1881 Nov. 19 To the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H., 8th December. 1884 Sep. 30 Detached 20th September and Assistant Inspector 3rd Light-House District. 1884 Nov. 15 Inspector 3rd Light-House District 1885 Oct. 30 Promoted to Commodore. 1887 Nov. 23 Detached 2nd January, settle accounts, and wait orders. 1889 Mar. 20 To command the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. 1890 Feb. 28 Promoted to Rear-Admiral. 1891 May 27 Detached and wait orders; detached 9th June. 1892 Jun. 16 Hoist flag 25th instant, and assume command South Atlantic Station. 1893 May 20 Detached 31st instant, and to command the North Atlantic Station. 1893 May 31 Hoisted flag on the SAN FRANCISCO and assumed command. 1894 Jan. 12 Arrived at Rio de Janeiro and took command South Atlantic Station. 1894 Mar. 22 Detached 30th April, proceed home and report; detached 8 April. 1894 Apr. 10 Transferred to the Retired List this date. 1898 Apr. 28 President General Court Martial, New York, 5 May. 19321 (A.E.E. Benham -3) 1896 Jul. 8 Senior Member, Examining Board, Washington, D.C., 11th instant. 1898 Jul. 14 Prize Commissioner, District of Georgia. 1899 Feb. 6 Detached, pressed home. 1901 Feb. 14 To temporary duty as Member Board of Awards, Office of Assistant Secretary, 18th instant. 1901 Jun. 7 President, Board, Navy Department. 1901 Jul. 27 Member Court of Inquiry, Washington, September 12th 1901 Dec. 20 Court dissolved this date. 19322P ADDRESS BUREAU OF NAVIGATION, NAVY DEPARTMENT, AND REFER TO NO. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C., January 9, 1902. RECORD OF SERVICE OF REAR-ADMIRAL FRANCIS M. RAMSAY, U. S. N. (RETIRED). 1835 Apr. 5 Born in Washington, D.C. 1850 Oct. 5 Appointed Acting Midshipman. 1850 Oct. 10 Acting Appointment. 1851 Nov. 13 Detached from the Academy and to the ST. LAWRENCE; reported 22nd November. 1852 Jul. 14 Warranted Midshipman from 5 October, 1850. 1855 Apr.21 Detached and three months leave; detached 26 April. 1855 Jul.24 To the Academy by the 1st of October. 1856 Jun.20 Promoted to Passed Midshipman. 1856 Jun.21 Detached and wait orders. 1856 Jun.30 Warranted a Passed Midshipman from 20 June, 1856. 1856 Dec. 5 To the FALMOUTH 1st January. 1857 Aug. 1 Detached and to the MERRIMACK as Acting Master on her arrival at Rio de Janeiro; Acting Master from 24 June, 1857. 1857 Sep. 7 Detached from the FALMOUTH and to the MERRIMACK as Acting Master at Boston; detached 18th, reported 21st September. 1858 Jan.22 Promoted to Master. 1858 Jan.23 Promoted to Lieutenant. 1858 Feb. 8 Warranted as Master from January 22, 1858. 1858 Apr. 8 Commissioned a Lieutenant from January 23, 1858. 1860 Apr 14 To Ordinance duty, Washington, D.C.; reported 16th April. 1860 Oct. 6. Detached and to the SARATOGA.25th instant. 1862 Jul.16 Promoted to Lieutenant-Commander. 1863 Jan. 3 Detached and two weeks leave; detached 5 January. 1863 Mar.10 To the MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON; reported 16 March. 1863 Mar.22 Took command of the CHOCTAW and of 3rd Division of Squadron 19 August, 1863. 1864 Oct. 7 Detached 26th September and command the UNADILLA; reported 10 October. [*19323*](F.M. Ramsay - 2) 1865 May 1 Detached and wait orders. 1865 Jun. 24 To the Naval Academy. 1866 Jul. 25 Promoted to Commander. 1866 Sep. 13 Detached and wait orders; detached 21 September. 1866 Sep. 27 To Navigation duty, Navy Yard, Washington; reported 29 September. 1867 Apr. 19 Detached 15 May, and to the GUERRIERE 20 May as Fleet Captain of the South Atlantic Squadron. 1869 Jun. 17 Assumed command of GUERRIERE. 1869 Jul. 21 Detached and wait orders; detached 30 July. 1869 Aug. 9 To duty as Inspector of Ordnance, Navy Yard, Washington, 14th instant. 1872 Aug. 3 Detached and temporary duty, Bureau of Ordnance; detached and reported 5 August. 1872 Sep. 6 To Special Ordnance duty and as Naval Attache, England and Europe. 1872 Sept. 10 Detached from the Bureau of Ordnance 14th instant and obey order of 6th instant. 1873 Sep. 1 Detached 1 October, return and report to Bureau of Ordnance; reported 17 October. 1874 Jan. 16 Detached and command the OSSIPEE 20th instant. 1875 Jan. 21 Detached 4th instant and wait orders from 20th instant; other duty March 18 to 31, 1875. 1875 Apr. 3 To the Naval Asylum, Philadelphia; reported 7th Apr. 1876 Apr. 26 Detached 30th instant and Inspector of Ordnance, Navy Yard, New York, 1 May. 1877 Dec. 1 Promoted to Captain. 1878 Mar. 14 Detached 1 April and wait orders. 1878 Mar. 30 To the Torpedo Station 18th April. 1878 Sep. 2 Detached 16th instant and Inspector of Ordnance and in charge of the Torpedo Station. 1880 Dec. 28 Detached 15 January, and be ready to command the TRENTON. 1881 Jan. 10 To command the TRENTON per steamer 19th instant. 1881 Feb.1 Took command. 1881 Oct. 31 Detached and wait orders; detached 9 November, 1881. 1881 Nov. 10 Superintendent Naval Academy 15th instant. 1886 Jul. 14 Detached 9 September and wait orders. 1886 Oct. 1 Member Naval Examining Board 6th instant till 31 December, 1886. 1887 Mar. 30 Duty to continue until 30 June, 1887. 1887 Apr. 20 To command the BOSTON 2nd May. 1889 Jan. 18 Detached 14th February and wait orders. 1889 Feb. 14 To command the Navy Yard, New York. 1889 Mar. 26 Promoted to Commodore. 1889 Oct. 19 Commissioned Chief of Bureau of Navigation from 1 November, 1889. 1889 Oct. 22 Detached 31st instant and report for duty as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. 1894 Apr.11 Promoted to Rear Admiral. [*19324*] (F.M. Ramsay -3) 1890 Jan. 10 Re-commissioned Chief of the Bureau of Navigation from 16 December, 1890. 1893 Dec. 16 Commissioned Chief of the Bureau of Navigation from 16 December, 1893. 1894 Apr. 11 Promoted to Rear-Admiral. 1897 Apr. 1 Transferred to the Retired List 5th April, Section 1444 Revised Statutes. 1898 May 12 Senior Member Board on Coaling Vessels at Sea. 1898 May 16 Member Board Navy Department; reported 19 May. 1898 May 16 President of Board Navy Department; reported 23 May. 1898 May 24 Galveston, Sabine Pass, and Port Arthur, Texas, and return. 1898 Jun. 7 To Baltimore, Drum Point, and Annapolis, and return. 1898 Jun. 24 To Baltimore and return. 1899 Mar. 30 Detached March 31st; detached 31 March. 1901 Sep. 13 Member of Schley Court of Inquiry; reported 16 Sep. 1901 Dec. 20 Court dissolved this date. DIVISION OF APPOINTMENTS. TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Washington, January 10, 1902. The President:- I send appointment for Croft. There is no imperative objection to his reappointment. Nevertheless, in my opinion, he is not a model officer. His administration lacks firmness and vigor. In other words he is not a strong man. On the dock reforms, in which he cooperated, he wobbled, and is still in very friendly relations with the leaders in that unworthy crew who sold exemption from legal duties for personal benefits. Under the new Collector there will be a strong pressure to resort to the old method and to reinstate the rascals. Against this pressure the new Collector will find no help from Croft. He himself is too weak and yielding. If, on the other hand, Stranahan is strong, vigorous, and wise, Croft will probably go along all right enough. The dock reforms were a crying necessity. They have been fairly well secured. To relapse will be very easy and very disastrous to the proper and just enforcement of laws. Respectfully, L. G. Gage Secretary. [*19326*][ackd 1-15-1902] [*File*] ESTABLISHED 1847. J. W. Goddard & Sons, 98, 100 & 102, Bleecker St. and 197 Mercer St. New York, Jan. 10th, '02 190 M President Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. [Dear Sir:] My dear Mr. President, I was in the Mayor's office to-day and met Morris there. He said: "I saw the President in Washington yesterday, and the President told me that he wanted you to receive consideration. I hope to get you a $1500. piece in Henkel's office, and if I do I want to know that you recognize I got it for you." I answered: "In regard to that particular place, much as I shall appreciate your good offices, I think I should be inclined to feel that in a very direct way I owed it to the President." Mr. Morris answered: "Then if that is it, I shall take my hands off, and I think you won't get the place; it is a question whether I am in control here or not." I said: "I don't see how that question is involved in this matter." He said: "It is involved, for you go wherever you please to seek appointments." [*19327*]I said: "It is possible that I make mistakes, but what do you refer to?" He said: "You went to the President." I said: "I certainly don't feel called on to apologize for that." He said: "I repeat, it is a question who is in control here." And walked off. The fact is that Morris is too narrow minded, and, as I wrote you the other day, he is the kind of man that it is impossible to do very much with, though I should have expected that even he would have been more influenced by such a talk as I supposed you gave him yesterday. If you are able to do what I asked you in my letter of day before yesterday, I am sure it will be to the benefit of all concerned. The organisation here is very much disorganised, because there is nobody in an influential position whom the others trust, and if I say it myself, I am convinced that if my position is materially strengthened by your action, it will have a good effect on the Organisation here, because I am certainly more than well regarded. I am really (and I am certainly telling you the simple truth) highly regarded by the leaders, barring possibly a few of Quigg's especial cronies. With kind regards, believe me, Very sincerely yours, Norton GoddardJOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, G WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1902. S i r: The Judge Advocate General of this Department reports that "examination of the files of this Department and inquiry in the office of the Judge Advocate General of the Army fails to develop any precedent for appeal to the President from the action of the convening authority upon court of inquiry proceedings, whether or not further action be recommended by such court." Very respectfully, John D. Long Secretary. The President. 19328CLINTON & RUSSELL ARCHITECTS MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING 32 NASSAU STREET NEW YORK January 10, 1902. CHARLES W. CLINTON. WILLIAM H. RUSSELL. F. W. WINTERBURN J. HOLLIS WELLS, C.E. My Dear Douglas, I understand that the President is thinking of appointing Joe Murray as Commissioner of Emigration. I wrote to him stating that Joe had been associated with us, off and on, for a number of years, and in many instances which require extreme honesty and tact, he had always done admirably, and that I had been in the habit of leaving to his discretion matters of importance and had never been disappointed in the result. I write to you as my letter to the President was answered by his Private Secretary, and I am not clear whether the President ever saw it. I feel sure that Joe would discharge the duties of any office that he might be appointed to as well as he did that of Excise Commissioner, and I know that many of our mutual friends would be extremely glad to hear of his appointment, therefore, I hope you will put on a good word for him. Joe has always been such a staunch admirer and supporter of the President that I sincerely hope he will get due recognition. Very Truly Yours W. H. Russell Douglas Robinson, Esq., 160 Broadway, New York. [*19329*][Enc. in Robinson 1-11-02][*Ansd & wrote Secy Gage 1-11-1902 CF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. T WU O GI 36 DH--7:25p Des Moines, Iowa, Jan 10. Hon. G. B. Cortelyou: I find it next to impossible to close matters and reach Washington before February first. This is acceptable to Secretary Gage. Please advise if agreeable to the President. This involves a delay of one week. Leslie M. Shaw [*19330*] Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis Washington, le January .11 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou, As you possibly know, the President has granted to Mr. Lazare Weiller the favor of an audience for to-day, Saturday at 12.45 p. m. His Excellency, Mr. Jules Cambon wishes me to let you know that he will accompany Mr. L. Weiller on that occasion and introduce him to Mr. Roosevelt. Yours very sincerely P. de Margerie [*19331*]Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis Washington, le January .11 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou, As you possibly know, the President has granted to Mr. Lazare Weiller the favor of an audience for to-day, Saturday at 12.45 p. m. His Excellency, Mr. Jules Cambon wishes me to let you know that he will accompany Mr. L. Weiller on that occasion and introduce him to Mr. Roosevelt. Yours very sincerely P. de Margerie [*19331*] [*Ansd & wrote Secy Gage 1-11-1902 CF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. T WU O GI 36 DH--7:25p Des Moines, Iowa, Jan 10. Hon. G. B. Cortelyou: I find it next to impossible to close matters and reach Washington before February first. This is acceptable to Secretary Gage. Please advise if agreeable to the President. This involves a delay of one week. Leslie M. Shaw [*19330*][[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-15-1902 wrote Judge Triber CF*] [*√*] United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 1/11/1902 My dear Mr. President Refering to political affairs in Arkansas if you desire further information from a very reliable source I would suggest that that you send for Judge Jacob Treiber of the U.S. Dist. Court Truly Yours M A Hanna [*19332*][*[For attachment see 1-11-02]*] [*called*] Department of State, Washington, January 11, 1902. [*Appts File CF*] [[shorthand]] Dear Mr. President:- Edmund Baylies, as I told you some time ago, wants to be a Secretary to our Special Embassy in London. I do not know whether you can possibly crowd him in, but he is head and shoulders above any other applicant in capacity to do the work. Yours sincerely, John Hay [*[Hay]*] [*19333*]JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 1902. [*CHIEF CLERK JAN 17 1902 WAR DEPT. *] Sir: I am in receipt of your letter, transmitting with it the letter of the Secretary of War dated January 7, 1902, with regard to estimates for appropriations for land defenses of our new possessions. I regret that the Secretary of War has not previously called my attention to the matter, as I am sure it would have led to a better understanding on his part of the estimate submitted by the Bureau of Equipment, to which he refers, and also of the general view of this Department with reference to its relation to the harbor defense of our new possessions. The estimate of the Bureau of Equipment to which the Secretary of War calls attention is as follows: "For the preparation and construction of land defences, not including armament, ammunition and explosives, for insular stations and coal depots under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department." From the above it appears that the estimate related solely to such insular possessions as at the time of the estimate were under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department, placed there by Executive Order. These were Tutuila and Guam. So long as these islands are under the jurisdiction [*19334*]2. of the Navy Department and until the Executive shall make other disposition of them, it is clearly the duty of the Navy Department to see that they are defended until such time as the War Department can act. Beyond the islands which have thus been put by the Executive under the jurisdiction of the Navy, this Department fully accords with the views expressed by the Secretary of War, and has neither asked nor proposed to ask an appropriation in conflict therewith. It is proper to state, however, that the Navy has at times taken measures looking to the security of anchorages which its squadrons are obliged to occupy, when and for so long as the army from any cause has been unable to take them in hand. This, however, has been done without any wish or intention to continue such measures beyond the moment when the arm could assume the responsibility for the defense of such anchorages. Indeed, the Navy has always been most anxious to see the defense of its bases undertaken by the skilled engineering force at the disposal of the War Department. Having said thus much to make clear the Navy Department's disposition and intent, it is proper for me to add that harbors chosen by the Navy as its bases must have, which waiting the action of the War Department, such security [*19335*]3. as can be afforded by the temporary emplacing of light naval guns and mines; these to be withdrawn whenever the War Department undertakes more serious modes of defense. I cannot believe that the Secretary of War would desire that these naval bases, at home or in our outlying possessions, should remain without any protection during the periods in which the army, from whatever cause, does not afford them the needed security. Instances of this are the Nantucket Sounds at home, Culebra in the West Indies, and Subig Bay in the Philippines. These bases, the security of which is essential to a fleet's efficiency in those waters, will doubtless be fortified in time by the army, but pending that, the Navy would fail in its duty if it did not temporarily entrench or otherwise defend itself in its bases. I suggest that time can be saved and confusion avoided if the President ordered that a permanent board of army and naval officers be created to consider all defenses of naval bases in maritime ports. Again referring to the letter of the Secretary of War, the Navy Department claims no "superior engineers more skilled in the construction of land defenses that the officers educated at West Point," and has no "superfluity of [*19336*] 4. officers," and regards the tone of a suggestion to that effect as hardly in harmony with the generous relations between the two branches of the military service. In the whole matter of these insular possessions, if the Navy has by reason of the nature of its field of operations led the way, it has only prepared the ground for the later action of the army in all respects in which it has jurisdiction. Very respectfully, John D. Long Secretary. The President. 19337[Enc. in Chance 3-6-02][*File PPF Pr*] Police Department, of the City of New York, 300 Mulberry Street, New York, January 12, 1902. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 6th instant with reference to Mr P. K. Sweet, who desires to be assigned on his return from the Philippines to duty in the Detective Bureau. This is impossible at present, for the following reasons, which you will readily understand and appreciate. The detective Bureau a year ago numbered about 90. During the last weeks of the previous administration, the number of Detective-Sergeants was increased, so that now there are upwards of 290, many more than the Department requires. For these reasons, it is impossible to comply with Mr. Sweet's request. He has been assigned to police duty, and if opportunity occurs for his advancement, he certainly will receive full consideration. Yours very sincerely, John N. Partridge POLICE COMMISSIONER. [*19338*][*File*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. R WU.HG.KQ.16 dh., - 12:20 p.m. Milwaukee, Wis., January 11, 1902. The President: Expect to be at Arlington Hotel Sunday afternoon. Will pay my respects in person Monday morning. H.C. Payne. [*19339*]Groton School. PF Groton, Mass. January 11th, 1902 Ackd 1/12/1902 My dear Theodore, Your letter quoting the report of your Washington doctor gave me no small disquietude of mind. I have great confidence in the diagnosis, and in the general skill of our physician, and as soon as I saw him I showed him your letter. He has written me two notes on the subject, copies of which I enclose herewith. You will recollect in my answer to your letter I suggested that there might be some mistake on the part of your surgeon, and it now seems to me highly probable that this was the case. Dr. Warren's statement appears to me convincing, and I am very glad that I can send you so satisfactory a report. There is one point on which it would seem that there were fair ground for criticism: the statement of the doctor that he did not see the case until five days had elapsed. The explanation of this is that Ted went to one of the Masters, who had general charge of foot-ball, and told him that he had hurt his shoulder. Finding no mark of any kind, he advised Ted to bathe it with hot water, the custom is when such injuries occur. Three or four days after that Ted again consulted this Master saying that he had hurt his shoulder. Finding no mark of any kind, he advised Ted to bathe it with hot water, as the custom is when such injuries occur. Three or four days after that Ted again consulted this Master saying that he had hurt his shoulder a second time. On this occasion the Master found that there was some puffiness in the shoulder, and at once sent him to the infirmary, where the doctor was consulted the next time that he came in. The Master tells me that he is of the opinion that the collarbone could not have been broken until the second injury, inasmuch as there was comparatively little pain and no indications whatever of serious injury. If this be true the collar-bone was broken the second time that Ted was hurt, and the doctor saw him very shortly after this. The athletic Master has a very fair knowledge of medical and surgical matters, and shows excellent judgement in dealing with the boys. He is careful to send over to the infirmary all important cases, but there are, as you will understand, many instances where boys meet with slight injuries for which they simply wish ordinary advice, and the Master deals with them as a parent would. I hope that whatever view of the treatment of the case you may take you will feel no anxiety in regard to Ted's shoulder, for it seems to me just as shapely & as useful as ever. We are prepared to send him to that Boston dentist of whom I wrote you, in order to prevent that dead tooth from losing its original beauty. I am, Affectionately yours, Endicott Peabody 1934"[[shorthand]][*calendared Quay*] [*CF*] United States Senate Washington, D. C. Jan. 11, 1902. Dear Mr. President:- I reached home last night and find the enclosed list of appointments desired in Miss. which Mr. Hill send me with the information that it was made after consultation with your friend Mr. Wilson. This list has been awaiting me here since the 21st of December and I suppose is worthless now, your determination having been taken in Miss. affairs on contrary lines. Hill says in his letter that you can rely upon his friendship and support whether [*19342*]appointed or not. Yours truly M S Quay [*19343*][*ackd 1-15-1902 PPF Pr*] CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, January 11, 1902 The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I have been bothered a good deal about the Joe Murray matter, and I presume you have also. He comes in to see me all the time and wants to know whether I have heard anything or not--I don't know what we are going to do. I told him you have the matter in mind and will do what you can and that I had no conversation with you on the subject. I just received a letter from Willie Russell also about it. I presume the Commissioner of Emigration is rather more than you think well of, and as I said last night to Corinne, I suppose that the public at large might not consider it up to the standard of your appointments since you have been President. I don't know what you intend to do for him or if you have anything in mind, but I cannot help sending you Russell's letter, as I promised to do so. I also enclose a letter from Mr. Loring Bruce, the Secretary of the Childrens' Aid Society, which speaks for itself. I understand that these boys from the Childrens' Aid Society do very well in the Navy, and we are of course, anxious that this guardianship should continue, so that we may put those boys into the Navy that want to go. We cannot always be certain that the boys are orphans, as they are not always truthful about this. I do not know that position of the Navy Department in regard to it but if the matter comes up, or if there is any way in which I can present the matter through Mr. Bruce to the Department, he would be very glad to go to the Navy Department and see the Secretary of the Navy, or Mr. Van Dyke. I dislike to trouble you about these matters but this [*19344*]CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, 190 is very important to our charity. We have decided to have the operation performed on Teddy, tuesday of next week, as it seems to be the opinion of all the medical men that it ought to be done. I am glad to say he is in much better condition than when he came back from Washington. The Doctors seem to think he is fir to go through it. Yours very truly, Douglas Robinson [*19345*][For one, see Russell to Robinson 1-10-02]WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. January 11, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of January 4th, with correspondence in regard to the arrest, imprisonment and liberation in Manila of D. M. Carman, and to enclose herewith a confidential memorandum on the subject for the information of the President. I return herewith the enclosures accompanying your letter, as requested. Very truly yours, Elihu Root Secretary of War. George B. Cortelyou, Esq., Secretary to the President. Enclosures. [*See Carman, D. R. 1/2/02*] [*19346*][*ackd 3-19-02 & returned CF*] WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON January 11, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: The President wants to look at the records noted in the enclosed paper in this book. Please return it when he is through Very truly yours, Elihu Root George B. Cortelyou, Esq., Secretary to the President, [*19347*] Glasgow, Montana, Jany. 11/1902. Alexander Lambert, M.D., New York. Dear Dr. Lambert:- I have been thinking for some time I would write you and see if you cannot arrange to come out here next fall; I was so busy last year I did not find out much about the country but I wrote President Roosevelt before I knew President McKinley was dead, that if he would come out when I wired him, I could give him some shots at a few bear. I afterwards found out they were grizzlies and very large; but he wrote he could not come. I think you had better come out this summer and bring little Ted Roosevelt with you. I can promise you one thing if we do not get any bear we can get plenty of sheep, antelope and blacktail; and all kinds of small game. It is against the law to kill some of these 193482. but we can kill what we want to eat: I believe we will have a good show to get the bear: as many of them were killed this fall. If you feel like bringing your wife or any of your friends, bring them along, as all your friends are welcome; it won't cost you anything for the outfit or anything except your license which is $20.00. The reason I write you is, it is only a question of a few years until there will be no sheep easy to get at; and there is three or four good-sized bunches close to my place. Now you were very kind to me when I was in New York and I feel as though I would like to return the compliment. Hoping you will make up your mind to come, I remain Yours Very Truly John Willis [*19349*] Mr. Edmund Lincoln Baylies. 20. West 36th Street. [*19350*] [*[attachment to Hay 1-11-02]*]2. but we can kill what we want to eat: I believe we will have a good show to get the bear: as many of them were killed this fall. If you feel like bringing your wife or any of your friends, bring them along, as all your friends are welcome; it won't cost you anything for the outfit or anything except your license which is $20.00. The reason I write you is, it is only a question of a few years until there will be no sheep easy to get at; and there is three or four good-sized bunches close to my place. Now you were very kind to me when I was in New York and I feel as though I would like to return the compliment. Hoping you will make up your mind to come, I remain Yours Very Truly John Willis [*19349*] Mr. Edmund Lincoln Baylies. 20. West 36th Street. [*19350*] [*[attachment to Hay 1-11-02]*]of your friends, bring them along, as all your friends are welcome; it won't cost you anything for the outfit or anything except your license which is $20.00. The reason I write you is, it is only a question of a few years until there will be no sheep easy to get at; and there is three or four good-sized bunches close to my place. Now you were very kind to me when I was in New York and I feel as though I would like to return the compliment. Hoping you will make up your mind to come, I remain Yours Very Truly John Willis [*19349*] Mr. Edmund Lincoln Baylies. 20. West 36th Street. [*19350*] [*[attachment to Hay 1-11-02]*][*[Enclosed in Lambert 1-26-02]*]HADEN & UPCHURCH 122 COMMERCE ST., MONTGOMERY, - - ALA. SALES AGENTS FOR ARMOUR & CO., CHICAGO, ILL. SO. OMAHA, NEB. SIOUX CITY, IA. Jan 12th, 1902 Hon. H. C. Lodge, United States Senator, Washin ton, D. C. Dear Sir:- It has come to my knowledge, from a credable, reliable sourse certain facts and I am requested by a person well known to you to make them known: There is a party here by the name of Curry, from Youngstown, Ohio, who seems to have no other business than the political interests of Mr. Hanna. The day before yesterday another Ohio man, (Coefield) from Girard, Ohio, who is now located in Florida came here and had a conference with Leander J. Bryan, Curry and [his] Bryan's chief deputy, Steele. From the information I have Coefield left that night for Washington to interest Mr. Hanna in the intereest of Bryan's confirmation as United States Marshal for this District; and if he failes in that it is understood that he will try and get influences to bring about the appointment of Bryan's Chief Deputy Steele as United States Marshal for this District. That just prior to assination of Mr. McKinley Bryan wrote a very strong letter to Mr. Hanna proposing his support of Mr. Hanna for the nomination, four years from now, for the Presdency. This is written to you for whatever it may be worth and hope you will sonsider the letter a personal one. Very respectfully, C W Haden [*19351*][Enclosed in Lodge, 1-14-02][[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-15-1902 CF*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. My Dear Mr. President:- I understand that some of those in Ohio who are unfriendly to me are making a persistent effort to prejudice you against an appointee of mine, Geo. P. Waldorf, Collector of Internal Revenue at Toledo O. If their representations have impressed you at all I would like to be consulted. Truly yours, M A Hanna [*19352*]Washington, January 12,1902. My Dear Mr. President:- Allow me to re-submit the case of Henry Walter Bunn, private Company G, 224d Infantry, U.S.A., for an answer to the questions asked by his friends (see Page 3,Document "A".) They claim, and it seems to me, with entire reason, that the answer of the War Department (see paper B) is not a fair answer. The crux of the matter is here: If the man is physically so unfit to be a soldier as to defeat promotion, is he fit to be in the field at all? Faithfully yours, Jacob A. Riis [*19353*][*File*] SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, Publishers, 153-157 Fifth Avenue, New York, Between 21st and 22d Streets. New York, January 13th, 1902 Dear Mr. President:- Mr. Ferdinand Defrance (who is translating your "Cromwell," in accordance with the agreement which we made on your behalf,) writes to know whether he is at liberty to communicate to the Century Company the terms of that agreement, as he is in correspondence with them in regard to the right of translating another of your works. We have told him that he is at liberty to tell them what terms we have made on your behalf. I communicate this to you simply to keep you informed, and it does not require an answer. With my best wishes. Faithfully yours, Robert Bridges The President. [*19354*]PAGE [[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-18-1902 CF*] Helena, Montana, January 13, 1902. Dear Mr. President: Your esteemed favor of the 6th, enclosing copy of letter of National Committeeman Stevenson of Colorado, is at hand. Mr. Stevenson's letter to you contains the first suggestion to me by him or any of his friends, of a name for lady commissioner. Mrs. Ernest, who was appointed, was recommended by a large number of the leading citizens of Colorado, including the postmaster at Denver, who was supposed by me to speak for Senator Wolcott and Mr. Stevenson. After the appointment was made Mr. Stevenson objected. I will take the matter up promptly with him and hope to be able to make such disposition of the case as will prove entirely satisfactory to himself and his friends. While on this subject, permit me to suggest that the Exposition Company is forming a commission to visit the capitals of Europe for about three months and has requested that two members of our Commission be incorporated in the body. It occurs to me that possibly you might have in mind one or more friends who would be particularly well equipped for work in this line and would enjoy the trip abroad. Our campaign friend, General [*19355*]2- Curtis Guild comes to my mind. If you care to send me a few names written in the order of your preference to the Southern Hotel, St. Louis, on or before the 20th, I will take the matter up with the Exposition Company and endeavor to have the appointments made without recording your request. With high regard, Sincerely your obedient servant, Thos. H. Carter To The President. [*19356*][*ackd1-15-1902*] Collier's Weekly Editorial Department Robert T. Collier, Editor. 521-547 W. 13TH ST NEW YORK. Jan.13,1902. His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt: In accordance with your directions, I wrote to General Rafael Uribe-Uribe that you had received his communication in a kindly spirit and, while retrained from taking any open action in the matter, wished me to express your cordial sympathy with his ideals of better government. I refrained from mentioning your name, as the delivery of despatches in South America, especially to generals operating in the field, is very uncertain, and I didn't think you cared to have written references to yourself in that connection go astray. Acting on your kind suggestion, I have filed my application papers for a commission with the Secretary of War. As a resident of Staten Island, it has occurred to me that I may possibly be of some use to you in the coming ceremonies at the launching of the Emperor William's yacht. As your may know, I speak German as fluently as English. Herewith I send you a recent German contribution of mine to the Illustrirte Zeitung, which may possibly interest you. Did you ever receive the three volumes of my"History of the Nineteenth Century", which I had sent to you before my departure for South America? Faithfully yours, Edwin Emerson, Jr [*19357*][*[For 4 enclosures see, 10-2-1823, 9-3-1823, 8-20-1823 & 8-23-1823]*] Jan. 13. 1902. Dear Theodore Here is some interesting correspondence bearing on the genesis of the Canning-Monroe-Adams-Roosevelt Doctrine. It is new to me. Yours sincerely John Hay [*see St Dept, 1827*] [*19358*]Evening Post (Established 1878.) Louisville, Ky. January 13, 1902. Richard W. Knott, Editor. Boyle G. Boyle, Managing Editor. Mr. John W. Yerkes, Commission of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. Yerkes:- Concerning the offices of Surveyor of Port of Louisville, I have actually not the slightest personal feeling or desire one way or the other. I appreciate the President's courtesies and if I believed I could in any way assist him to a right solution of Kentucky matters, I would not hesitate to urge upon him either of my personal desires or my individual opinions. I believe My. Barnett was as much responsible for the attack all along the line made a year ago by the Deboe faction as was Mr. Sapp. That, in my judgment, was the time for the Republican leaders and the national Administration to sepak in condemnation of such a course, as a year before members of the Legislature had spoken in rebuke of a similar plan of campaign. But the opportunity was allowed to pass unimproved. I am astonished sometimes at the entire absence of personal feeling I have in regard to such matters. I have been so deeply concerned in the effort to make of the Republican party a fit instrument of the purposes of the people that I have lost all consideration of personal issues. Moreover, I am utterly discouraged concerning the outlook for the Republican [*19359*]Evening Post (Established 1878.) Louisville, Ky. January 13, 1902. Richard W. Knott, Editor. Boyle G. Boyle, Managing Editor. Mr.John W.Yerkes. (2) party in this State. I hoped that by a reasonable recognition of Governor Bradley's position and services it might be possible for the President to heal the factional differences in Kentucky, but the first evidence of consideration brought such an outbreak of bitterness on the part of Governor Bradley that I think he made it impossible for him to be of service to the party in the near future. I do not think you should blind yourself at all concerning either Mr. Barnett or Senator Deboe. Neither one of them has the first element of leadership. The first and most costly error committed by the Kentucky Republicans was the election of Senator Deboe. Under such management it is not possible to make the party respectable. I did not, therefore, feel justified in recommending to the President the retention of Mr. Barnett when I saw him in October. On the other hand, I do not believe the Republican party or the President would gain anything by trying to satisfy and to strengthen Mr. Bradley and his faction. I do not, therefore, feel justified in urging upon the President the appointment of Gen. Collier. Nor do I know of any change that would serve the public interests or advance the party's future. So far from [*19360*]Evening Post (Established 1878.) Louisville, Ky. January 13, 1902. Richard W. Knott, Editor. Boyle G. Boyle, Managing Editor. Mr. John W.Yekes (3) being deeply interested in this office, I am not interested at all. This may not seem frank, but it is absolutely frank. I am anxious that Mr. Roosevelt should be renominated by the Republican party in 1904. I know it is not possible for him to stand alone, but I want him to get the nomination with as few obligations as possible, and at the same time in a way that would make a contest on the part of a Democrat of little consequence. I hope that we shall avoid in 1904 a doubtful Presidential election. This is not altogether aside from the present discussion. I think you must keep in mind the necessity of securing for Mr. Roosevelt the vote of the Kentucky delegation to the National Convention in 1904, if that be possible. I regret to say that present indications do not indicate that this will be an easy task. In this connection let me urge on you the wisdom of showing to Judge O'Rear full consideration in matters affecting his district. This is a longer answer than your letter requires, but I do not see how it could be made shorter and still make my position plain. With best wishes, I remain, Yours truly, Richard W. Knott [*19361*][*[Enc. in Yerkes 1-15-02]*][*[1-13-02]*] [*Ackd 1-16-1902 PPF Pr*] GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MASS. My dear Theodore, I find that I made a stupid mistake in writing to you about Ted, in my first letter. I told the boy that he was to go to town to consult a doctor & I talked it over with one of the Masters who had thought it well that he should do so. Ted told me the next evening that the doctor reported his shoulder better - and at the time that I wrote you I was under the impression that this was the report of a Boston man. It was exceedingly stupid - & the kind of mis-statement that I hate to make. But I hope that you are re-assured about the Doctor even if the Head master is an ass! Yours Ever, E. Peabody. Jan 13. 1902. [*19362*][*wrote to Teddy Done 1-14-1902 PPF Pr*] CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, January 18, 1902 The President, The White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I am in receipt of a letter from Mr.Loeb this morning informing me that if Emlen sent me $2000, to send it at once to you. I fancy that he will send it direct to you and will so instruct him if you wish. I believe it is not to be turned over until sometime in February. Being a State matter the cheque will be drawn direct to you, and also a receipt for it will have to be signed by you. Probably you have already signed the receipt. The operation on Teddy will be performed tomorrow morning at eight thirty o'clock at Dr. Bull's Hospital. I will write tomorrow and will let you know how he is. Yours D R [*[obinson]*] [*19363*][[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-15-1902 Bus F*] P. O. BOX 1222 CABLE ADDRESS, ROOSEVELT Roosevelt & Son, 33 Wall Street, New York, January 13th, 1902 To the President, Washington, D. C. Dear Theodore:-- I have this morning received a letter from Mr. Loeb, asking me to turn over the $2,000., from Uncle Corneel's estate to Douglas, but I fear I did not make myself clear in my letter to you. I would like you to sign and send me the receipt I enclosed in my letter although I am not yet able to turn over the money; I have drawn the cheque for it, but must hold it until the time for an appeal is passed. If no appeal is taken, the time will expire next week, and I will be able to turn over the money, but cannot do so just yet. I have had to give a letter of introduction to Oliver Cromwell, who is an old friend of mine, and who is going to live in Washington. I do not think he wants anything political, I think he has social ambitions. He was a very decent fellow, and his family were well known people. I never met his wife, but I think she came from out West. I tried to avoid doing this but was unable to help it. Yours truly, W Emlen Roosevelt [*19364*][*ppF Pr*] State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. N. N. Stranahan. 37.District. January 13th, 1902. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President:- I note carefully your letter of January 9th. I have no preconceived notions about Mr. Goddard, that would interfere with your wishes with reference to him. I note with the greatest interest what you say about the law department, and have been reading, thinking and hearing about it a good deal, and my impressions are similar to those you express. At any time you wish to see me you will, of course, command me. Let me congratulate you on the great favor with which your administration is being received, by the people of your own state particularly. Sincerely yours, N. N. Stranahan [*19365*]COPY. Headquarters, Military Governor, Island of Cuba, Havana. January 13, 1902. Strictly confidential. My dear Captain Cowles:- Both Mrs. Wood and I are extremely anxious to have Lieutenant Key detailed to command the "Restless", as I understand he was originally promised. The ship is destined to survey duty on the coast of Cuba. Mrs. Wood has not seen her sister for four years and we have been looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to having them somewhere near us. I have just received a cable from Key, in which he says that he fears Crowinshield is opposing, at the last moment, this detail, and wants to send him to the Philippines. You know Key's status as an officer. I have the strongest personal reasons for desiring his detail in this island, as you can readily appreciate, and if you can in any way straighten this matter out without embarrassing yourself, I should appreciate it exceedingly. I cannot write about matters of this nature to the President for the very reason that our personal relations have always been such that I should feel it an imposition to ask an official favor which might in any way embarrass him. Please consider this as strictly confidential as I am not given to making requests of this sort and I trust you will appreciate the motive which prompts me to address you. 19366 -2- With kindest regards to Mrs. Cowles and yourself, I am, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Leonard Wood. Lieut. Com. W. S. Cowles, United States Navy, Washington. P.S. If there is anything in this which renders it either unpleasant or inadvisable for you to look into it, don't do it. 19367[enclosed in Key 1-30-02]Republican State Committee Fifth Avenue Hotel. George W. Dunn, Chairman. William Barnes Jr. Chm Ex. Committee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer. Reuben L. Fox, Secretary. [*Ackd 1-[??]-1902*] New York, Jan 14th 1902 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt President U.S' My Dear Mr President I am extremely anxious that Mr Goddard secures some appointment for Mr Shea of his wish Senator Platt is desirous of attaining this result and I cannot express how desirous I am to meet the Captain in this matter Always Yours Geo W Dunn 19368efforts to serve the country. I also feel very much the compliment of meeting Mrs. Roosevelt at lunch. It seems to me that you have just cause of action against the newspapers for printing such horrible pictures of Mrs. Roosevelt as they have, and although I have had the good fortune to be at more than one court abroad, I have never seen any one who presided over the chief household of a nation with so much grace as does Mrs. Roosevelt. Yours with Respect, Samuel Hill To His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. [*File*] 14th January, 1902 Dear Mr. President, I desire to thank you again for your great kindness to me when in Washington. I did not say what I wanted to say to you when I saw you, that I think no one has ever filled the Presidential Chair who so thoroughly understands the American people as you, and I will go further and say that there has been no one, not excepting Abraham Lincoln, who has so thoroughly enjoyed the confidence of the American people as you, — people of all classes and means. It was a great pleasure to me to be with you and to talk with you and to see for myself how earnest you are in your [*19369*]Personal. United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 14, 1902. To The President: I enclose herewith a letter I have just received from a Mr. C.W. Haden, of Montgomery, Alabama, which I lay before you for your kind consideration. I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sincerely yours, H. C. Lodge 19371[For 1. enclosure see 1-12-02]personal. United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 14, 1902. To The President: As requested by the writer, Mr. E. Spencer Pratt, formerly Consul-General to Singapore, I enclose a letter just received from him in regard to the Panama Canal project. His statement that they are preparing to raise money in Europe for the completion of the Panama Canal is new to me but does not surprise me and may be of interest to you in case you have occasion to send in a message with the supplemental report. There is no need to employ Mr. Pratt, as he suggests, because the authorized agent of the Panama Canal Company is now here, and this I have explained to Mr. Pratt in my reply. I thought nevertheless that in connection with this important subject you might be glad to read his letter. I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sincerely yours, H. C. Lodge 19372[For 1. enclosure see 1-2-02]JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 1902. Read 1-15-1902 Dear Mr. President: Referring to our conversation at Cabinet meeting today, I enclose a copy of a letter which I wrote to President McKinley July 3, 1899, in which is a reference to the responsibility for waiving the delinquencies prior to the Santiago battle. The occasion for writing was not one in which I felt like calling attention to the fact, 1st, that Sampson, who first knew of the facts, did not take any disciplinary measures, and 2nd, that, he failing to do so, the Department was justified, inasmuch as the war was over, in presuming that the promotion of both men, the Commander-in-Chief first and the second in command next, was the best disposition of the case. I felt the above responsibility was largely mine, and I had no desire to shift it, even if I could do so. Very respectfully, John D Long The President. 19373[*ackd 1-16-1902 PPF Pr*] 451 MADISON AVENUE. New York. 14 January, 1902 Dear Mr President: After the messages through Mr Seckendorf & Mr. Smalley followed by the statement from Mr Schwab, & the Associated Press announcement, I do not wish to wait for official communication before expressing to you my high sense of the great honor you have just done me, as well as of the generous consideration you [*19374*]you have shown the admirable way in which you have completed the Embassy adds to my gratification. It will be my hope & earnest effort, that the duties you thus impose may be so discharged that you will be satisfied with your personal representative, & the country benefited by the service. Believe me, with warm thanks & high regard, Very sincerely yours, Whitelaw Reid.Form No. 1595. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. INCORPORATED NEWSPAPER SPECIAL REPORT. SEND BY WESTERN UNION LINES. Page ________ Letter________ [shorthand] [*Wrote War Dpt 1/15/1902*] Jany 14. 1902 Dear Mr Cortelyou The President asked me today to send all these papers back to you including the note to him, which please put into his hands with the rest. And will you kindly excuse my paper. I work in the same office, the only place where I could get anyone to typewrite the note to the President. Faithfully yours Jacob A Riis Please send answer for War dept to Rev Joshua Kimber, 281 Fourth Ave, New York [*19375*][*ackd 1-15-1902*] Treasury Department Office of the Treasurer of the United States Washington, D.C. January 14, 1902 Colonel George B. Cortelyou Secretary to the President Dear Sir: Answer to your communications just received, can be made orally in person more fully and satisfactorily than in writing. If the President will see me at his convenience, I shall be able to explain the matters presented so as to secure his good opinion. Yours Truly, Ellis H. Roberts. [*19376*][*File CF*] FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. ROBERT W. TAYLER, OHIO, CHAIRMAN JAMES R. MANN, ILL. LEWELLYN POWERS, ME. CHARLES L. KNAPP, N.Y. JOS. H. GAINES, WEST VA. WALTER I. SMITH, IOWA. ANDREW F. FOX, MISS. SYDNEY J BOWIE, ALA. GEO. F. BURGESS, TEXAS. EDWARD A. KING, CLERK. Committee on Elections No.1. House of Representatives U. S., Washington, D. C., Jan 14 1902. Personal My dear Mr. President: I called on Senator Hanna and had a most agreeable conversation with him. I leave for home tonight. As ever, more than ever and forever, Edgar S. Wilson Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. [*19377*] January 14, 1902. Senator Hanna called up on the telephone and asked that the following be stated to the President confidentially: "I have just come from the meeting of the Canal Committee. We had a very animated discussion, Senator Morgan trying to override everybody. Things got to such a pass that I felt obliged to tell them privately what I had learned from the President recently -- that he intended to ask Admiral Walker to call a meeting of the Canal Commission, that the matters under discussion would be considered by the Commission, and that at the proper time, after a recommendation from the Commission, the President would communicate with Congress. This had the effect of stopping the discussion for the time being." A committee is coming to call on the President to ask him as to the correctness of the statement regarding his attitude. Senator Hanna was anxious the President should be advised before the committee reached him. [*19378*][*File CF*] FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. ROBERT W. TAYLER, OHIO, CHAIRMAN JAMES R. MANN, ILL. LEWELLYN POWERS, ME. CHARLES L. KNAPP, N.Y. JOS. H. GAINES, WEST VA. WALTER I. SMITH, IOWA. ANDREW F. FOX, MISS. SYDNEY J BOWIE, ALA. GEO. F. BURGESS, TEXAS. EDWARD A. KING, CLERK. Committee on Elections No.1. House of Representatives U. S., Washington, D. C., Jan 14 1902. Personal My dear Mr. President: I called on Senator Hanna and had a most agreeable conversation with him. I leave for home tonight. As ever, more than ever and forever, Edgar S. Wilson Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. [*19377*] January 14, 1902. Senator Hanna called up on the telephone and asked that the following be stated to the President confidentially: "I have just come from the meeting of the Canal Committee. We had a very animated discussion, Senator Morgan trying to override everybody. Things got to such a pass that I felt obliged to tell them privately what I had learned from the President recently -- that he intended to ask Admiral Walker to call a meeting of the Canal Commission, that the matters under discussion would be considered by the Commission, and that at the proper time, after a recommendation from the Commission, the President would communicate with Congress. This had the effect of stopping the discussion for the time being." A committee is coming to call on the President to ask him as to the correctness of the statement regarding his attitude. Senator Hanna was anxious the President should be advised before the committee reached him. [*19378*][*For 2 encs see 1-14-02*] NOT GOOD LOCALLY BETWEEN CHICAGO AND JOLIET. CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY AND LINES NAMED ON BACK. 1902 PASS MR. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Car and Party Complimentary DURING THE YEAR 1902 UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED W B Leeds PRESIDENT. [*19379*] [*Ackd 1/16/1902*] With Compliments of Mr. Leeds. [*19380*] [*CHICAGO, IL JAN 1st 2 30 PM 1902*] [*9 UNITED STATES POST TWO CENTS*] RETURN TO W. S. LEEDS, PRESIDENT, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co. CHICAGO, ILL. If not delivered within Ten days. [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. President U.S.A. Washington D.C. White House [*19381*] THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. MILES. To the Editor of the Commercial Tribune : I am glad to give you the facts regarding the conversation between the President and General Miles, which gave rise to the widely circulated report that the former was discourteous and even rude to the latter. As this talk took place in the immediate presence of a dozen gentlemen, a number of them prominent in public life, the exact facts have been easily obtainable In a word, the story of discourtesy or rudeness, is without the slightest foundation in fact, and it is, therefore, an unadulterated outrage upon the President. Both misstatements are the more cruel because the President can not enter the public press to correct sensations touching himself. In this case the press did not manufacture the story, but, as is far too often true, it was imposed upon reporters by those whose misstatements would naturally be accepted as correct. On the occasion referred to, the President, when General Miles entered the general reception room, was engaged with a member of the Cabinet. Upon hearing that General Miles had called, he sent him word at once that he would be at liberty to a few moments. Being detained a little longer than he expected, he sent a second message to the General, saying he would be through very soon. On entering the reception room, the President greeted General Miles first, told him he desired to talk with him privately and invited him into the Cabinet room. The General replied that his business would require but a moment, and he could talk there. The President then stayed with him in a recess of a window and heard his talk. The President's replies were neither brusque nor delivered in any different manner of tone from his usual style of conversation in the reception room. It was not a talk to be overheard, and, as a matter of fact, the gentleman sitting nearest the President, who is well known Nationally, and whose hearing is excellent, did not distinguish a single sentence of it, or even, a detached word, that gave color to the stories that were almost immediately imposed upon reporters for the press. Washington, D. C. H. V. BOYNTON. [*Cinti Com. Tribune Jan 14 1902*] [*19382*][*For 2 encs see 1-14-02*] NOT GOOD LOCALLY BETWEEN CHICAGO AND JOLIET. CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY AND LINES NAMED ON BACK. 1902 PASS MR. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Car and Party Complimentary DURING THE YEAR 1902 UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED W B Leeds PRESIDENT. [*19379*] [*Ackd 1/16/1902*] With Compliments of Mr. Leeds. [*19380*] [*CHICAGO, IL JAN 1st 2 30 PM 1902*] [*9 UNITED STATES POST TWO CENTS*] RETURN TO W. S. LEEDS, PRESIDENT, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co. CHICAGO, ILL. If not delivered within Ten days. [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. President U.S.A. Washington D.C. White House [*19381*] THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. MILES. To the Editor of the Commercial Tribune : I am glad to give you the facts regarding the conversation between the President and General Miles, which gave rise to the widely circulated report that the former was discourteous and even rude to the latter. As this talk took place in the immediate presence of a dozen gentlemen, a number of them prominent in public life, the exact facts have been easily obtainable In a word, the story of discourtesy or rudeness, is without the slightest foundation in fact, and it is, therefore, an unadulterated outrage upon the President. Both misstatements are the more cruel because the President can not enter the public press to correct sensations touching himself. In this case the press did not manufacture the story, but, as is far too often true, it was imposed upon reporters by those whose misstatements would naturally be accepted as correct. On the occasion referred to, the President, when General Miles entered the general reception room, was engaged with a member of the Cabinet. Upon hearing that General Miles had called, he sent him word at once that he would be at liberty to a few moments. Being detained a little longer than he expected, he sent a second message to the General, saying he would be through very soon. On entering the reception room, the President greeted General Miles first, told him he desired to talk with him privately and invited him into the Cabinet room. The General replied that his business would require but a moment, and he could talk there. The President then stayed with him in a recess of a window and heard his talk. The President's replies were neither brusque nor delivered in any different manner of tone from his usual style of conversation in the reception room. It was not a talk to be overheard, and, as a matter of fact, the gentleman sitting nearest the President, who is well known Nationally, and whose hearing is excellent, did not distinguish a single sentence of it, or even, a detached word, that gave color to the stories that were almost immediately imposed upon reporters for the press. Washington, D. C. H. V. BOYNTON. [*Cinti Com. Tribune Jan 14 1902*] [*19382*]No. 79 GOOD ON CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND and TEXAS RAILWAY. H. A. Parker President CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND and MEXICO RAILWAY. M. A. Low President CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND and EL PASO RAILWAY. Robt. Matthews President CONDITIONS. This ticket is Not Transferable, is forfeited if presented by other than the person named and may be revoked without notice; the acceptance of it is a waiver of all claims on these companies for injury to the person or property of the holder, who agrees to identify himself whensoever required. I AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS: THIS PASS WILL NOT BE HONORED UNLESS SIGNED IN INK BY THE PERSON TO WHICH ISSUED BEFORE PRESENTATION FOR PASSAGE. [*WASHINGTON D.C. REC'D JAN 15 9 PM 1902*] exactly the financial condition of the country to date As to the outstanding claims and the amount. The matter was referred to Squire Hutchinson, Phillips and Donalan and City Auditor Albert Silva to report February 8. Order Caused Objection. Considerable confusion was experienced on the re-opening of the schools in Newport yesterday by the carrying out of the order of the Board of Health requiring vaccination. In some instances fathers and mothers accompanied their children and raised a racket with the examining physician if their child failed to pass a successful examination. Some threatened to sue the Board of Education, city, and, in fact, everybody who had anything to do with the schools. The orders of the Board of Health were rigidly enforced, however. The physicians were kept busy all day and discovered that not one-half of the pupils applying for admission had been vaccinated. Licensed To Wed. Joseph Heringer of Newport, Ky., and Annie Degenhart, of Bellevue, Ky. They will be married tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart Church, in Bellevue, Ky. Henry Gieskemeyer, of Bellevue, Ky., and Alvina Diester, of Dayton, Ky. Campbell Realty Transfers. Catherine Ivor to Ernst Weltkamp, lot in Washington street, 15 feet west of Vine street, in Dayton, 36 by 110 feet, $400 and the assumption of a mortgage on the property for $600. Elizabeth Cavanaugh to Mary Mulvey, Lot 126 and part of Lot 123, in Vine street, Cote Brilliante, 15 by 105 feet, $700. Married in Newport. Henry W. Hall, 29, of Rochester, N.Y., and Alice J. Shermbeck, 24, of Newport were married last night by Judge M. F. Donelan. LUDLOW. John Hammer, of Bromley, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Lagoon yesterday afternoon. While skating, he slid into a hole cut by icemen and was rescued by Tobe Klappert, who was skating near by. The residence of Daniel Ryan, in Elm street, was entered Saturday night and seventy-five feet of copper wire stolen. John McBride, 43, died Saturday evening at Pittsburg, Pa. His parents and sister left Saturday for that city. [*Ansd wire.*] TELEGRAM White House, Washington. 25 WU.HG.KQ. 139 Paid, 2 extra-2P Baltimore, Md., January 15, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: Though of course I cannot know what truth there is in it, I notice in the New York HERALD a statement that you contemplate rendering a decision in the Schley case before the Admiral's counsel have handed you their appeal. Now, Mr. President, it is the intention of the counsel to embody in the appeal a number of facts that have never been brought to your notice; facts vitally important to the case, and without a knowledge of which it is practically impossible for you to render the just decision which we believe it is your determination to give. I, therefore, beg you, in the absence of Admiral Schley, to refrain from giving any decision whatever until you have received the appeal, now being prepared, which will be ready to be handed to you early the coming week. Felix Agnus, Publisher, Baltimore AMERICAN. [*19383*] [[shorthand]] [*P.F.*] [*ackd 1-17-1902*] The Commercial Advertiser ESTABLISHED 1797. 187 BROADWAY AND 5 & 7 DEY STREET, New York 15th Jan [*[1902?]*] Dear Mr. President- I am not to be outdone in magnanimity even by you. Yours always, J. B. Bishop. To/ President Roosevelt [*19384*][*[For attachment see 12-19-01 Long]*] [*[For 1 enclosure see 1-15-02]*] U. S. COURTS. RALEIGH—Fourth Monday in May and First Monday in December. ELIZABETH CITY—Third Monday in April and October. NEW BERNE—Fourth Monday in April and October. WILMINGTON—First Monday after the Fourth Monday in April and October. Department of Justice. OFFICE OF United States Marshal, Eastern District of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C. January 15th, 1902. Senator Pritchard, Dear Sir;-- Since writing you yesterday Mr. Sharp has had Mr. John D. Dawes here from Wilson and he agrees to take the post office in the event that Mr. Boykin cannot succeed. Mr. Dawes is a first class man as to character in every respectand a very successful business man. He is largely interested in business in Wilson. He is the President of a large Cotton Oil Mill[s] and director and large owner in the Rocky Mount Cotton Mills. He voted and worked for Mr. McKinley both in 1896 and 1900 and is very liberal and independent in his views. We hope Mr. Boykin will succeed but if he fails no one can say anything against Mr. Dawes and it will be a bump in the camp of our political enemies. Very Truly your Friend, H .C. Dockery [*Mr D is also director Bank at Wilson*] [*19385*][*[Enc. in Pritchard 1-17-03]*] [*File CF*] DIVISION OF APPOINTMENTS. TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Washington, January 15, 1902. Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President. Sir:-- I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of January 14, 1902, including a letter from Senator Bate relative to the resignation of Collector Nunn of Nashville, and requesting the present status of Collector Nunn's case. In reply you are informed that, in accordance with the President's wish, Mr. Nunn was requested to forward his resignation, and in pursuance thereof a nomination for Mr. J. E. McCall was sent to the White House on January 4, 1902. It appears from the Congressional Record that Mr. McCall's nomination was sent to the Senate on January 8, 1902, and I notice in the Record of January 13th that Mr. McCall was confirmed. Upon receipt of official notice of confirmation from the Senate, the necessary commission will be prepared and a bond forwarded to Mr. McCall for execution. Under the present arrangements, if he has properly qualified at that time, Mr. McCall will be installed in office on the first day of February, 1902, at which time Mr. Nunn will retire. In accordance with your wish, the papers transmitted [*19386*]are herewith returned. Respectfully, L. G. Gage Secretary. CL A. [*19387*][[shorthand]] [*Ackd 1/16/1902 CF*] JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, G WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 1902. Dear Mr. President: Replying to your inquiry of what I should think of Captain Goodrich as Naval Attaché at Berlin, my opinion of Captain Goodrich for that position is favorable, although I do not know whether he talks German, which is a desirable qualification. He is certainly an accomplished man. I ought to say, however, that Captain Sigsbee of the Intelligence Office says that Beehler, who is now the Naval Attaché, is a specially valuable man. He talks German; he is persona grata to the German authorities; he obtains and sends two or three times as much information, Sigsbee says, as any other attaché; and although his three years will be up on the 21st of February next, Sigsbee thinks it is desirable to retain him for six months more. I shall be happy to follow any suggestions which you shall suggest. Very respectfully, Jno. D. Long The President. [*19388*]JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, G WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 1902 ackd 1-16-1902 CF Dear Mr. President: I enclose herewith a letter of this date from Captain Sigsbee and enclosure accompanying the same. It seems to me proper that I should submit it to you to read in connection with the matter of the Santiago campaign now before you. Very respectfully, John D. Long Secretary. The President. 19389[*[For 2 enc. see 1-15-02 Sigsbee and N.Y. Albert 5-31-1898]*] [*ackd 1-16-1902*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 25 WU.HU.KQ.80 DH.H., 1 extra 2 p.M. Brooklyn, N.Y., January 15, 1902. The President: (Personal) I earnestly commend absolutely without his knowledge Real Admiral Albert Smith Barker, at Navy Yard, here, for commandant European squadron. He has had no cruise as admiral; he is a gallant, wise, unfactionalized officer. His appointment would be both quieting and inspiring in keeping with special embassy which surprises and delights the country. Barker would represent the whole navy and give neither victory or grievance to any unhappily existing cliques. Crowninshield designation would crow n muddlemakers with unmerited vindication. StClair McKelway. [*19390*]Personal ONE TWENTY ONE HICKS STREET, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS. [*Ackd 1-16-1902*] January 15 1902 Dear Mr President: By a coincidence Rear Admiral and Mrs Barker called on us, this afternoon, Wednesday being Mrs McKelway's "day" Of course, I said not a word to him of my telegram to you, but he dropped some words which throw light on a character as fine as silk. They were words of delight at Clark's appointment, as a "representative of the whole Navy, who had done his duty in a way to detract from and embroil himself with no man." He hoped he would be made a Rear Admiral "to give h im full and complete significance at the coronation ceremonies." I brought a newspaper report to his notice to the effect that the President intended peremptively to end the Sampson-Schley trouble and send it out of the way as a derelict. He remarked: "If any any man can do it, he can. The [*19391*]country would sustain from in any effective course. he took, however arbitrary, for it would be sure to be original, honest, thorough and just. He added, "I am a great admirer of Sampson. He was always kind and intellectually stimulating to me. I am not intimate with Schley, and I think he stops over; but I think that it was unfortunate he was the only man on whom all the search lights were turned. It is likely that if any us were exposed to converging hostile rays for years and months, a great many defects might appear in the best of us. If the precept had been limited to what Mac Clay charged, the case would have been simplified and the President's task had been easier. A drag net often catches a great many fish not worth catching". This I state just to show you the judicial and clear state of this gallant officer's mind. It is right- I may be helpful- you should know it. Of course, his personal talk with me as more with him was in the confidence of [*19392*] hearth and home, but you can see what an un settled, non-jealous and broad mind he has. In suggesting him to you I but suggest a type I am preferring and prescribing no man. I am however, convinced that the Navy needs to be rescued from meritorious marplots and from dervish demagogues, by wholesale and drastic action. Between them, the naval cliques stand in danger of preventing or embarrassing the Administration on its efforts to do great and [needed things for the country. A situation may become as much of a complication as to be a nuisance, and the definition of a [nusance] nuisance is that which calls for abatement. No head of either clique should in my judgment be able to take preferment out of his capability or liability to work mischief and unpopularity for the service With all regard. Yours truly St. Clair McKelway [*Ackd 1-20-1902 P.P.F.*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 15th, 1902. Hon. Geo. B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:- I am requested by Col J.W.F. Diss, one of the Rough Riders and Captain W.S.V Philippine Islands to secure, if possible, a facsimile of President Roosevelt's personal cattle-brand, to be placed on an invitation to the President to visit Southern California, now being prepared. If such can be obtained, I am sure it would be appreciated by the organized Rough Riders of that part of California. Yours very truly, Geo. C. Perkins U.S.S. [*19393*]1-20-02 White House, Washington. I had three brands- the maltese cross elk horn and triangle T.R.[To Senator Geo. C. Perkins, 1-15-02]in reply refer is No. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVIGATION PJW OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, WASHINGTON, D. C. January 15, 1902. Sir:- In today's issue of the New York Herald it is said that the President of the United States has had a conversation with Mr. Graham, who was the agent of the Associated Press on board the BROOKLYN during the Spanish American war. Mr. Graham testified before the recent Court of Inquiry in the Schley matter that during my visit to the BROOKLYN on Mar 26, 1898, I stated to Commodore Schley that the Spanish fleet was not in Santiago. Captain Cook, on the contrary, testified that I said-- what in fact I did say--that I had not seen the Spanish fleet. Admiral Schley in his testimony agreed with Mr. Graham, contrary to the tenor of the Admiral's communications to the Senate. Hereis an important point that I desire to make, and which I was not permitted to make before the Court. I trust that I may submit it if Mr. Graham has been permitted to have a conversation with the President on this point. Mr. Graham testified that on May 26th during my visit he gave me an Associated Press dispatch to send myself, or to have sent by some other vessel. He forgot that on that visit I was [*19394*]2. directed by Commodore Schley to take the TEXAS in tow the next day for Key West, and that I was, therefore, virtually a towing vessel and no longer a scout, the very last kind of a vessel to receive a despatch. Mr. Graham's memory, both as to date, and to facts is very faulty; else he is in very bad shape indeed, as I propose to show herein. Mr. Graham gave me no despatch on the 26th; he did, however, send a despatch by me on the 29th, three days afterwards, when Commodore Schley settled down with his fleet in front of Santiago. At the meetings of the Captains on board the BROOKLYN on the 29th Commodore Schley, as I have testified before the Court, gave me the only despatch that I ever received from Mr. Graham. Commodore Schley first read the despatch in my presence, thereby approving it, and then gave it to me as an Associated Press despatch, requesting me to send it from the Mole. I sent it on the evening of the 29th of May. I enclose herewith a copy of the despatch from the New York Herald of May 31, 1898. It appeared in the Washington Star, and doubtless in every Associated Press newspaper in the United States, either on May 30th or May 31st. May I ask to have this despatch compared with any statement that Mr. Graham may have made to the President? I respectfully request attention to the following remark in Mr. Graham's despatch, since the remark covers my visit to Commodore Schley on the 26th of May; "COMMODORE SCHLEY HAS ACTED UPON HIS OWN [*19395*] junior on that occasion to assert positively that the Spanish fleet was not in Santiago without asking the junior to explain an assertion completely at variance with the only means of information in the possession of the junior, namely, his orders from the Navy Department, and the story of the Captain of the RESTORMEL, captured only a day before my visit to the [*19396*]2. directed by Commodore Schley to take the TEXAS in tow the next day for Key West, and that I was, therefore, virtually a towing vessel and no longer a scout, the very last kind of a vessel to receive a despatch. Mr. Graham's memory, both as to date, and to facts is very faulty; else he is in very bad shape indeed, as I propose to show herein. Mr. Graham gave me no despatch on the 26th; he did, however, send a despatch by me on the 29th, three days afterwards, when Commodore Schley settled down with his fleet in front of Santiago. At the meetings of the Captains on board the BROOKLYN on the 29th Commodore Schley, as I have testified before the Court, gave me the only despatch that I every received from Mr. Graham. Commodore Schley first read the despatch in my presence, thereby approving it, and then gave it to me as an Associated Press despatch, requesting me to send it from the Mole. I sent it on the evening of the 29th of May. I enclose herewith a copy of the despatch from the New York Herald of May 31, 1898. It appeared in the Washington Star, and doubtless in every Associated Press newspaper in the United States, either on May 30th or May 31st. May I ask to have this despatch compared with any statement that Mr. Graham may have made to the President? I respectfully request attention to the following remark in Mr. Graham's despatch, since the remark covers my visit to Commodore Schley on the 26th of May; "COMMODORE SCHLEY HAS ACTED UPON HIS OWN 193953. INFORMATION AND JUDGMENT FOR THE LAST SIX DAYS, and believes the whole Spanish fleet is there". These capitalised words I managed to get into my testimony before the Court, but was stopped before the other part of the despatch could be made part of the record. Everything that I said before the Court was quite consistent with everything that I had ever written or said, both officially and private. Admiral Schley's testimony on the other hand was not consistent with what he had written previously. On the 26th of May, when I made my visit Commodore Schley was in a condition of great excitement. He declaimed his troubles on the upper deck. He stated that he was going to Key West and gave no other reason whatever except the shortness of coal in his squadron. In a private letter home, dated May 28th, which I now have, I said in speaking of Commodore Schley's retrograde movement, "I AM AMAZED AND DISCOURAGED". It is conceivable that a flag officer would allow a junior on that occasion to assert positively that the Spanish fleet was not in Santiago without asking the junior to explain an assertion completely at variance with the only means of information in the possession of the junior, namely, his orders from the Navy Department, and the story of the Captain of the RESTORMEL, captured only a day before my visit to the [*19396*]4. BROOKLYN? It is difficult to conceive how Mr. Graham can reconcile his despatch of the 29th with his testimony before the Court. It is undoubtedly well to remember that more than three years have elapsed since the events concerning which Mr. Graham testifies. I shall be very glad to accept the Department's decision as to the propriety of laying this letter and its enclosure before the President. Very respectfully, Charles D. Sigsbee [*[?]*] Captain, U.S. Navy. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Navy. [*19397*][Enc. in Long, 1-15-02][*ackd 1-17-1902*] [[shorthand]] EXCELSIOR STATE OF NEW YORK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S ROOM ALBANY Jan. 15, 1902. The President, Dear Sir: The reason for my writing to you in relation to the letter written by Naval Officer Sharkey to Governor Odell concerning the prosecution of certain factory inspectors in Brooklyn by Mr. McMackin, Commissioner of Labor, is that Mr. Sharkey has informed me that he has taken the liberty of using my name in a recent communication to you, in which he said that I had also written to the Governor a letter upon this subject. The facts of the case are exactly as stated by Naval Officer Sharkey in his letter to the Governor, concerning which you have asked him for a copy and an explanation. One of the factory inspectors who had been indicted, Mr. Hudson, was acquitted by the unanimous vote of the jury after instructions by the presiding judge, a Democrat, which one would suppose would have instantly terminated his case and that of all the others who were under similar indictment on similar charges. The charges against these factory inspectors were made by men whom the record of any police court in the city of New York will demonstrate to you or anyone else that they have no regard for an oath. These men had been charged by these inspectors with having violated the law in relation to sweat shops and they had been convicted. Naturally, when they thought a time had arrived for them to get even they were perfectly willing to make [*19398*]-2- affidavits against the inspectors, but as the proceedings in the Hudson case demonstrate these affidavits were not believed worthy of credence by the presiding judge or the jury. The district attorney himself subsequently said he did not possess any evidence upon which these men could be convicted and he would quash the indictments were it not for the fact that the Commissioner of Labor insisted upon the prosecution going on. In relation to the case of Mr. James Gernon, whom I have known for a dozen years or more and had every confidence in, a resident of my neighborhood and assembly district, Mr. McMackin and I had many talks. By the way, Mr. Gernon was endorsed by almost every labor organization in the state for the position of deputy factory inspector under the present commissioner of labor. I tried to believe that Mr. McMackin was actuated by a desire to be fair, but I knew, as the result of my conversations with him, that he believed Gernon and the others were guilty solely upon the testimony of these sweat shop people, which to my mind did not constitute a case against the factory inspectors. The subsequent court proceedings in the Hudson case demonstrate beyond all question that I was correct and Mr. McMackin was wrong; that is, if we are to depend upon the decision of a judge and jury as to who is right and who is wrong in matters of this kind. Here Mr. McMackin and I differed. I could not bring myself to believe what so many people at Albany did believe, that Mr. McMackin had some ulterior object to accomplish in thus not merely prosecuting but persecuting the factory inspectors against whom these flimsy charges had been made. [*19399*]-3- Under all the circumstances, and with the sentiment which I know existed, it was not surprising, even if were possibly untactful, for Naval Officer Sharkey in his letter to Governor Odell to refer to Mr. McMackin's "vindictiveness." Neither he nor anyone else could understand why Mr. McMackin persisted in these prosecutions after the unanimous acquittal of Hudson. Sharkey probably would never have used the word "vindictiveness" in relation to the head of a state department had he not been worked up through his sympathy and regard for Senenbetz, who had served a year and a half in the Spanish-American war as a lieutenant in the Forty-seventh Regiment, much of the time in active service in Porto Rico, and who had a young family to care for. His wife during the time he was at the front was looked after by Mr. and Mrs. Sharkey, and when her husband was indicted upon these charges it nearly broke her heart and she and her husband became not only the objects of sympathy of Sharkey and his friends, but the object of their determination to see that justice was done to a man whom they believed, from the intercourse of a lifetime, was innocent. Timothy L. Woodruff P.S. I have written this letter for the purpose of showing the blamelessness of Mr. Sharkey in this matter, although in doing so I have expressed views contrary to those of the commissioner of labor. He and I honestly differ and I would not, except for the necessities in this matter of Mr. Sharkey, care to get into any [*19400*]-4- controversey with the commissioner, and I hope that this letter will be considered by you confidential, to the end that no more trouble may grow out of it. [*19401*][*[For 1 enc. see 1-13-02 Knott]*] J. W. YERKES COMMISSIONER TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE Washington. January 15, 1902 My dear Mr. Cortelyou: Complying with telephonic instructions just received, I hand you herewith a letter written to me by Mr. Knott relative to the office of Surveyor of the Port at Louisville. As the President will recall, I wrote to Mr. Knott on this subject by his request. I stated to Mr. Knott that his response to my letter would be absolutely confidential and communicated by me to the President and to no one else. [*19402*]If proper, I would appreciate the return of this letter, as it would keep my own files complete. Very truly yours, John W. Yerkes, Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President. [*19403*]The Commercial Advertiser. By The Commercial Advertiser Association. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15, 1902. President Roosevelt's selections for the special embassy to represent this country at the coronation of King Edward VII, are to be heartily commended. The Hon. Whitelaw Reid, who heads it, has especial fitness for the position, having performed a similar service at the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria, and having, by his diplomatic experience as minister to France and as one of the commission that negotiated the treaty of peace with Spain, acquired exceptional equipment for a mission of this character. He was really the most natural selection for the President to make, possessing more expert qualifications for it than any other man who could be named, with the single exception of Secretary Hay. His associates on the mission, Gen. James H. Wilson of the regular army and Capt. Charles E. Clark of the navy, rank with him in special fitness. It would be impossible to find in the army and navy men who more fully personify all that is best and most worthy of honor in them. They will represent those branches of our service at the coronation ceremonies with credit to their country and to themselves. The appointment of Oscar S. Straus as a member of the permanent court of arbitration, under The Hague peace conference, is also to be heartily commended. [*19404*] PRESIDENT UPHOLDS QUAY. Says His Reason for Deposing Penrose McLain Was Becasue the Latter Bolted. Special to The New York Times. WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.—President Roosevelt indicated to-day his intention to stand by the Quay organization in Pennsylvania as against the Independent Republicans. The statement was made to Representative James R. Young of Pennsylvania, who visited the White House with Major John M. Carson, as a committee of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Philadelphia. Their purpose was to present resolutions on the death of President McKinley and express confidence in President Roosevelt. During the conversation the President asked Mr. Young what Pennsylvanians thought of the announcement that William McCoach was to be appointed Collector of Internal Revenue. McCoach is a strong Quay man, and has been selected to succeed Penrose McLain, who supported the Independent Republican ticket against the Quay-Ashbridge machine at the recent election. Mr. Young said that Republicans generally were delighted with it. "I am glad to hear it," said the President, adding that the matter of getting good men for office was not so easy as it might seem. They must be not only good men, he said, but stalwart Republicans. He was determined not to appoint any bolters to office, and his only reason for putting McLain out of office, he said, was because of his action in bolting the regular ticket. There had been no charges against McLain. [*19405*]IN REPLYING REFER TO HEADQUARTERS OF THE PHILIPPINES CONSTABULARY MANILA, P. I. Manila, P.I., January 16, 1902. Dear Johnston: I am indeed a long time in acknowledging your very interesting letters from home, but since their receipt I have been very busy with all sorts of things, especially with the organisation of a Constabulary. This has gotten to be a force of some importance in the affairs of the islands, and is continually growing, already being about 3,500 in numbers. I was down on a special trip last week to the southern part of the islands and saw some of our old-timers there, including Comb, Snyder, Conrow and your boy Sam, (my servant) who was very much interested to hear about you. The situation is Leyte is not at all as has appeared in the papers. It is very quiet, although circumstances have been adverse to its remaining so. Your two horses are used by me daily, in carriage however, and not as of yore at the polo. I have too little time for anything these days, especially since my wife's sickness in the hospital and since at home with erysipelas. Goldsborough is still with me, but I suspect he will have to take another position which offers him considerably more money than he is getting in the Constabulary, although I regret very much to lose him. The general conditions out here are continually improving, and within a year from now the army may be reduced to 15,000 men, not including scouts and Constabulary. [*19406*](2) Duncan arrived here on the last transport. Likewise [his] Major, Andrews; he went straightway to Jolo with his wife. Like you I am delighted with having such a President as Mr. Roosevelt, and I would like very much to have occasion to confer with him on the Philippine question. How long I am remain out here is unknown, nor am I specially interested in returning as long as I have plenty of responsibility. It was a pleasure to me to see that you had transferred into the Cavalry, where I think you ought to make a first-class record in all respects. From the Secretary's recent orders it is to be inferred that schools of various kinds are to be established--an important factor in the average officer's existence, and there, too, you will have advantages over many others. Let me hear from you whenever you have time, and rest assured that you will always have in me a good friend. Very sincerely yours, Henry T. Allen [Chief Philippine Constabulary.] To Lieut. Gordon Johnston, U. S. Cavalry, War Department, Washington, D. C. [*Received March 21st*] [*19407*][Enclosed in Johnston 4-16-02][*Ackd 1-18-1901 PPF Pr*] The Commercial Advertiser, ESTABLISHED 1797. 187 BROADWAY AND 5 & 7 DEY STREET, EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT NEW YORK, 16th Jan. Dear Mr. President- I have just had a talk with Perry and am very sorry to say that he has made up his mind, most reluctantly, that he cannot accept. This is the second time I have talked with him and my estimate of him has been confirmed strongly. He is precisely the man for the place, but his reasons for declining it are as convincing as they are sincere. He says that if it were June he might take it: that the office is in so bad a condition that it would require hard work, not only by day but by night, to reorganize it on a proper basis, and that he has not the leisure or the strength to do this now. Note its condition is not merely bad but scandalous; I am convinced [*19408*]2 The Commercial Advertiser, ESTABLISHED 1797. 187 BROADWAY AND 5 & 7 DEY STREET, EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT NEW YORK, my investigations and his reach the same conclusions on this front. They confirm your suspicions as to the culpability of both the head and the assistant. About this there is not a particle of doubt. If the conditions were less bad it might be advisable to hold the place for Perry till June, but I do not think there should be delay in cleaning the gang out. I am looking about for somebody to recommend to you. Perry has the same view of Laimbzer, Cooley and Weekes that we have. He suggests Richard J. Lewis as a possibility — says you know him because he was in the Assembly with you — he doubts if he would take it. He does not commend him very strongly, but thinks he would be efficient and honest. He does not think Joe Murray would be equal to [*19409*]2 The Commercial Advertiser ESTABLISHED 1797. 187 BROADWAY AND 5 & 7 DEY STREET, Editorial Department. NEW YORK, the task which should be performed - neither do I, and neither, I fancy, do you. This is the situation. I am writing late after my typewriter has gone, and am trying to write both tersely and plainly. Perry will write to you tomorrow. I am impressed deeply with the importance of this appointment and by you will not hurry action upon it. Further inquiry about Mornay Williams convinces me he has not the judgement or practical wisdom for this place. Let me know if I can help you further. Yours always J. B. Bishop. To President Roosevelt. [*19410*][*[1-16-02]*] (Copy) Dordrecht, C.C., Care, Standard Bank, Cape Town. 16-1-1902. My dear President: Allow me, the late in the day, to congratulate you on accession, I wish it had come to you a bit later in a more regular manner. I have for long been intending to write you, but knowing how busy you must be have refrained. Well here I am up in the Northwest of the Colony with Col. Monro chasing Fouche & his crowd in what, in the West we should have called a good sheep country, most of the time on our flat feel climbing rocks. We are all getting very tired of this kind of war & the weak lenient manner it is being carried on. Every act of clemency is only so much more encouragement to the enemy, most of whom are only glorified road agents. Several small patrols of local troops have been captured round here of late. The first thing the Boers do after taking their arms (& boots very often) is to demand their money & watches & let them go. If this war dont finish soon it will finish me as I am getting all broke up. Central Africa did (it) for me. I am very rheumatic caused by so much malaria & have never been really fit a single day since '96, but I saw the start of this & want to see the finish. For some time last year Genl French sent me off commandeering horses thro the Colony. I rather liked the job. I had a good many close calls but came out all right. I have seldom been in a more unpleasant country. The cold, wind & wet are very trying. You have no idea the amount of disloyalty that pervades the Colony. There is hardly a single man you can trust & this handing over the Colony to the Cape Govt. I consider a most pernicious move & one calculated [*19411*]to prolong the war for months. The block house system has proved fairly successful so far. It seems almost impossible to get a chance at the enemy in any force. Attrition is the only thing now. When attacked they scatter like a flock of crows & rendezvous at some given spot 2 days after. We now pursue them with pack ponies & a few days rations. One bag for last month was only about 50 but it all counts up. I don't think that even in the Arctics I suffered as much from cold as I did up here in June last. There is a place called Siberia and it is well named. We lose a great many horses from exposure up here. I imagine horses & mules must be getting a bit scarce down New Orleans way now. It is most curious how little one knows or hears what is going on except in the immediate vicinity. It is not till one gets the English papers that reliable news is obtainable & in consequence all sorts of wild rumors get about. As I suppose you heard Kritsinger was caught the other day. He was a brave man & had behaved well till latterly when he took to killing natives. All these killings seem to have been due to an order from De Wet to the effect that all colored men or natives assisting British or having arms are on capture to be shot. This war has brought me in touch again with many old school fellows I had not seen since '74, many of them colonels. I believe there are or have been between 1500 & 2000 old Gton boys out here. I am sorry to say the grand Irregular Corps we had at the beginning of the war are falling off very much now in the quality of the men. There are a great many cattle and horse men off transports now joining, attracted by the pay, real toughs. You seem still to be having trouble in the Philippines of much the same kind. I thank God I am not a foot soldier. Anything duller than blockhouse or garrison work in a small village I cannot imagine, the [*19412*]the they have the advantage of sleeping dry. The one things that has been well run in this war is the commissariat. The Army Services Corps have come out well. How often during the latter stages of the war have I wished I had been real fit and well with 300 western men willing & able to take to the velot in the old Western style with a little flour and bacon & live on the country. A few dozen columns of that kind would have made a big difference. We are trying it now but only in a poor way. I am sorry this is such a dull letter. I hope before long to be able to send you a more cheering one. My best regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and your family. Yrs. (Signed) Walter Gordon Cumming. (Excuse scrawl & paper) [*19413*][*[1-16-02]*] Army Form C. 348. No MEMORANDUM. From To c/o Standard Bank Cape Town From to ANSWER. Dordrecht. C.C 16/1 1902 My dear President Allow me this late in the day to congratulate you on accession! I wish it had come to you a bit later in a more regular manner. I have for long been intending to write you but knowing how busy you must be have refrained Well here I am up in the North West of the Colony with Col Monro chasing Fouche & his crowd in what, in the West we should have called a good sheep country, most of the time on our flat feet climbing rocks. We are all getting very tired of this kind of war & the weak lenient manner it is being carried on. Every act of clemency is only so much more encouragement to the enemy most of whom are only glorified road agents Several small patrols of local troops have been captured round here of late. The first thing the Boers do, after taking their arms (& boots very often) is to demand their money & watches & let them go (I have seldom been in a more unpleasant country the cold, wind & wet are very trying.) If the war dont finish soon it will finish me as I am getting all broken up. Central Africa did for me. I am very rheumatic [*19414*]caused by so much malaria & have never been really fit a single day since 96 but I saw the start of this and want to see it finish. For some time last year Genl French sent me off commandeering horses thro the Colony. I rather liked the job. I had a good many close calls but came out all right You have no idea the amount of disloyalty that divides the Colony. There is hardly a single man you can trust & this handing over the Colony to the Cape Govt. I consider a most pernicious move one calculated to prolong the war for months. The block house system has proved fairly successful so far. It seem almost impossible to get a chance at the enemy in any force. Attrition is the only thing now. When attacked they scatter like a flock of crows and rendezvous at some given spot 2 days after. We now pursue them with pack ponies & a few days rations. One bag for last month was only about 50 but it all counts up. I don't think that even in the Arctics I suffered as much from cold as I did up here in June last. There is a place called Siberia and it is well named . We loose a great many horses from exposure up here. I imagine horses & mules must be getting a bit scarce down New Orleans way now. It is most curious how little one knows or hears what is going on except in the immediate vicinity. It is not til one gets the English papers that reliable news is obtainable & in consequence all sorts of wild rumors get about As I suppose you heard Kritinger was caught the other day. He was a brave man and had behaved well till latterly when he took to killing natives All these killings seem to have been due to an order from Dr. Wet to the effect that all colored men or natives assisting British or bearing arrows are a captive to be shot. This war has brought me in touch again with many old school fellows I had not seen since 74 many of them Colonels. I believe there are or have been between 1500 & 2000 old Eton boys out here. I am sorry to say the grand Irregular Corps we had[*[1-16-02]*] Army Form C 318 MEMORANDUM, From To From To ANSWER. __19 __19 at the beginning of the war are falling off very much now in the quality of the men There are a great many cattle & horse men off transports now joining, attracted by the pay, real [though] toughs. You seem still to be having trouble in the Philippines of much the same kind. Thank god I am not a foot soldier Anything duller than blockhouse or garrison work in a small village I cannot imagine tho they have the advantage of sleeping dry. The one thing that has been well run in this war is the Commissariat. The Army Service Corps have come out well. How often during the latter stages of the war have I wished I had been real fit & well with 300 Western men B. P. Co. 2,000,000 5-1900 307 Forms C 348 [*19415*]willing & able to take to the velot in the old Western style with a little flour & bacon & live on the country. A few dozen columns of that kind would have made a big difference. We are trying it now but only in a poor way. I am sorry this is such a dull letter. I hope before long to be able to send you a more cheery one. My best regards to Mrs. Roosevelt & yr family. Yours Walter Gordon Cumming. Excuse scrawl & paperUnited States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. 1-16-1902 My Dear Mr. Cortelyou:- The Senator hoped to call at the White House this morning but has a committee meeting which will prevent. He asked me to send the enclosed note through you and to say that he wants to take it up with the President before the matter is decided. Sincerely yours, Elmer Dover. [*19416*]situated. We adjoin the Sailors Snug Harbor grounds and the Governor Delchanty is our friend. A visit to that magnificent & famous institution would be most appropriate on this occasion. If you say so I will see Delchanty about it or don't you sometimes refer such matters to Bingham. I was as West Point with him & saw him when I was in Missouri. You ought not give Staten Island the go bye particularly after the way we did up Perry Belmont & redeemed ourselves from boss rule, Faithfully Your Friend Archibald Gracie [*[For enc. see 5-14-84!]*] [[shorthand]] [*Ackd 1-20-1902 PPF Pr*] Jan 16th 1902 New Brighton Staten Island. Dear Theodore, A short time ago I was looking over & arranging old letters to from my dear mother (who died last May) when I came across this treasured letter from our dear Aunt Annie, which will interest you & your daughter Alice, filled as it is with the tenderest recollections of those dearest to her and to you. [*19417*]2 In regard to the christening of Emperor William's yacht at Shooters Island (an off-shoot of Staten Island) less than a half hours drive from my house, could you arrange to honor an old friend by letting him receive your wife and daughter at his house on Staten Island on that occasion, either before or after the ceremonies? I will have a reception for them or they can dine with us en famille, or they can make my house their headquarters and stay all night. Constance can make them most comfortable and entertain them in fitting style. I will have a carriage ready to take them either to or from Shooters Island. I have a handsome house in the fashionable quarter and most [*19418*][*Ackd 1-17-1902 CG*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/16 [*[02]*] My dear Mr President, The Colored Republicans of New Orleans are asking for the appointment of Walter Cohen to fill the position of Naval Officer of that Port - which has generally been given to them. Mr Cohen has another position there and this would be a promotion in merit, - will be glad to present his name if you feel inclined to consider it. Truly yours MA Hanna [*19419*][*[ca-16-022]*] [[shorthand]] [*Ackd 1/17/1902 PPF*] Studio 318 West 57th Street. Mr President Dear Sir Today I sent by express your uniform to Oyster Bay as you directed I have been ill these last few days. As soon as I feel able to [*19420*]travel I will take the statement down to Washington for your criticism With your permission I will not return the saddle till after I see you as I may have to make some changes in the trappings Very truly yours J E Kelly Jan 16th 1902 [*19421*][[shorthand]] [*CF*] 45 Wyatt Building, Washington. D.C., Jan. 16, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: I enclose, for the President's disposal, the papers of T. Thomas Fortune, the negro editor, in pursuance of some negotiations conducted by me with Booker Washington at the President's instance. I wish you would say to the President that I told Fortune that anything done for him by the President would probably have to take its initiative in a request from the colored people of New Jersey for such recognition, otherwise there would be nothing for the President to go upon; but as you will see, his response is chiefly a collection of individual endorsements. He writes me that he is still desirous of the mission to Hayti, but would take the Collectorship he mentions as the next best alternative. Second subject: I enclose a despatch from today's New York Times which is kicking up the devil. I suppose it came largely from Jim Young's talk when he left the White House yesterday. I understand Carson wrote something for the Philadelphia Ledger which is setting a lot of people by the ears, in the same connection. I have not seen that; but I was called up by long-distance telephone from New York this afternoon and told that the simultaneous appearance of the two articles has wrought havoc [among] with the feelings of the President's warm [*19422*]friends in the two cities. I don't know whether an antidote will be needed or not; but I thought that any way the President ought to know how this sort of representation of him and his policies is affecting popular opinion. Half the good people who read newspapers, and three-fourths of the men who write them, have no perspective sense, nor can they see the inconsistency between some things which are told them and some other things which they already know to be true. Third subject: Mr. Ernest Lee Conant of New York and Havana is most anxious to see the President for a few minutes tomorrow, having some suggestion to make on the Cuban question. Would it be convenient for him to have an interview? He comes over from New York tonight in hope of one. Fourth and last: A man of whom the President has expressed his opinion very forcibly to me---Rollo Ogden---who used to be a rampant anti-Roosevelt writer, has evidently experienced some change of heart, for he has been writing most pleasantly of late, and now has a great desire to meet the President and get his bearing afresh from personal observation. He will be over here at the end of next week or the beginning of [ne] the week after, and has asked if it would be agreeable to the President to have him call and pay his respects. I have ignored the question till I could think it over. I now think it would probably be a wise thing for the President to see him. My own theory about such matters, (in which from past experience I know the President only half agrees) is that the best revenge is often to let a man see that you doset enough store by his support to let his past hostility make any difference in your conduct toward him. However, that is for the President to decide for himself, and whatever he concludes to do, I will equally cheerfully tell Ogden "yes" or "no" in response to his question. As you see, I have saved up a number of things so as to spare you and the President their presentation in driblets. Don't bother yourself to write, but simply let me know by telephone anything you have to convey. Sincerely yours, Frances E. Leupp [*19423*][For enclosure see 1-15-20 & 2 attachments 1-1902][*Ackd 1-18-1902*] [*ppf*] THOS J. SIMMONS, CHIEF JUSTICE. SAMUEL LUMPKIN, } WILLIAM A. LITTLE, } WILLIAM H. FISH, } ASSOCIATE JUSTICES ANDREW J. COBB, } HENRY F. LEWIS, } GEO. W. STEVENS, REPORTER. JOHN M. GRAHAM, ASST. REPORTER. E. D. HARRISON, CLERK. SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA Atlanta, Jan'y 16, 1902. Dear Mr. President: If the alleged incident described in the enclosed clipping actually occurred, the fact is of great value to many of your friends, including, especially, Yours sincerely, Sam'l Lumpkin. [*19424*] [*RIP! TEAR! AS PRESIDENT STEPPED ON WIFE'S GOWN Then an Awful Silence, for It Was One of Mrs. Roosevelt's Most Exquisite Dresses. WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.- At the dinner given by Postmaster General and Mrs. Smith at the Arlington President and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived a little late. In his hurry to reach the elevator the president stepped upon the beautiful trailing gown of Mrs. Roosevelt. There was a sound of ripping and tearing and then an awful silence. Mrs. Roosevelt gave her impetuous husband a reproachful look, but not a word was exchanged except the "Pardon me, dear," of the president. With the assistance of a maid the robe was adjusted. Mrs. Roosevelt's gown was one of the most exquisite she had yet worn. It was of fine French lace, with the design outlined in silver and pearls. Panels of turquoise velvet covered the skirt and the corsage was of blue.*] [*19425*][*Ackd 1-18-1902*] [*ppf*] THOS J. SIMMONS, CHIEF JUSTICE. SAMUEL LUMPKIN, } WILLIAM A. LITTLE, } WILLIAM H. FISH, } ASSOCIATE JUSTICES ANDREW J. COBB, } HENRY F. LEWIS, } GEO. W. STEVENS, REPORTER. JOHN M. GRAHAM, ASST. REPORTER. E. D. HARRISON, CLERK. SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA Atlanta, Jan'y 16, 1902. Dear Mr. President: If the alleged incident described in the enclosed clipping actually occurred, the fact is of great value to many of your friends, including, especially, Yours sincerely, Sam'l Lumpkin. [*19424*] [*RIP! TEAR! AS PRESIDENT STEPPED ON WIFE'S GOWN Then an Awful Silence, for It Was One of Mrs. Roosevelt's Most Exquisite Dresses. WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.- At the dinner given by Postmaster General and Mrs. Smith at the Arlington President and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived a little late. In his hurry to reach the elevator the president stepped upon the beautiful trailing gown of Mrs. Roosevelt. There was a sound of ripping and tearing and then an awful silence. Mrs. Roosevelt gave her impetuous husband a reproachful look, but not a word was exchanged except the "Pardon me, dear," of the president. With the assistance of a maid the robe was adjusted. Mrs. Roosevelt's gown was one of the most exquisite she had yet worn. It was of fine French lace, with the design outlined in silver and pearls. Panels of turquoise velvet covered the skirt and the corsage was of blue.*] [*19425*]confidential in the same way as any other business correspondence My letter was before Christmas, & the part published was given out on January 2, over ten days later, a period which allowed ample time to consult my wishes. In addition, the Editor communicated other parts, just what I don't know, to a correspondent of the Baltimore American, whose application to me for permission to use it (which the Editor's aroused sense of propriety forbade) was the first intimation I had. I I wrote at once to the Editor, putting the whole matter under the bar of confidence, and I added, I January 16. 1902 160 WEST EIGHTY SIXTH STREET My dear Mr. Long: You will believe, I am sure, that I was extremely vexed at the appearance of indiscretion attributed to me in the press a fortnight ago, in connection with a letter to the Editor of the Independent. I decided not to write you, however, until it was evident that the matter would not take such shape as to force you to ask the explanation I was ready to air 19426 19426The circumstances were as follows: About Dec 20, the editor sent me advance proofs of a criticism on my last book- Types of Naval Officers- by Park Benjamin, directed especially against the distinction drawn therein between "errors of judgment" and "errors of conduct." He asked if I would like to reply in the same issue. In answer, I made some warning comment on Benjamin's positions, and intimated that I might perhaps give them a few lines, tracing the genesis of the distinction in my own mind, & apointing out that it was not so new as Benjamin supposed, having been drawn by me in my "Lessons of the Spanish War" in 1899. But, I continued, as the Independent has misled its readers in the matter of the Schley Court, by speaking of the majority report, when it was the report of the whole Board, except when qualified by Dewey, I cannot associate my name again with it unless it corrects a statement essentially so false. This it was which the editor saw fit to publish with my name. Correspondence with editors about articles is of course frequent with me, and it is needless to say is [*19427*][*File CG*] THE POSTMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON Thursday Jan 16. 02 Dear Mr. President I think you ought have an interview with A G Cochran Genl Solictor of Missouri Pacific Ry System regarding matters through which that road runs. Will talk with you about it to-morrow Faithfully H C Payne [*19429*] 160 WEST EIGHTY SIXTH STREET. did not mark my letter confidential. I would as soon have thought of locking up my letters if I had happened to leave you in the room." The editor, Mr. Hamilton Holt has made such expressions of regret as remedy, as far as may be, the fault of his action. As he did not see fit to correct the misstatement received in the expression "majority report" after his attention was called to it, my relations with the [paper] magazine ceased. There is nothing further to say that occurs to me. Whatever [*19428*]your opinion of the transaction, as items stated you will soon know the facts. If the President was in any doubt as to what I had done, under conditions that demanded unusual care on the part of officers, you will doubtless do me the favor to let him know the truth With much respect, believe me Sincerely Yours A. T. Mahan [*[Enc. in Long, 1-17-02]*][*[1-16-02]*] [*ackd 1-20-1902 CF*] THE WISCONSIN FACTIONAL REPUBLICAN QUARREL. A STATEMENT BY AMOS PARKER WILDER, EDITOR OF THE WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, MADISON, AT REQUEST OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. On the one side is Governor Robert M. La Follette, elected for two years in 1900, and seeking re-election next fall,- the State Convention occurring next summer, with a sharp contest for the delegates before that time. Governor La Follette and his friends are popularly styled "Half Breeds". On the other side are the "Stalwarts", or the "Republican League". This is an outgrowth of opposition to the Governor in the last legislature, the organization dating from a "Call" issued August 17 last (soon after the adjournment of the legislature). Their headquarters are in Milwaukee, and their protest is styled the "Eleventh Story Movement", a reference to the extensive suite of rooms and large force operated at heavy expenses. The Stalwart "Call" was signed by 18 of the 31 Republican Senators, and by 41 of the 81 Republican Assemblymen of the previous session. THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT. A copy of the "Call" is here inserted: [*19430*]-2- TO THE REPUBLICANS OF WISCONSIN: The undersigned, Republican members of the legislature of 1901, are convinced that the Republican party of Wisconsin is upon the verge of a crisis which can only be averted by organized effort on the part of all Republicans who consider party welfare above personal ambition. As representatives of the people, we view with alarm the persistent effort to strengthen the executive at the expense of the legislative department of the state. The constitution says: "The legislative power shall be vested in senate and assembly." The perpetuity of our institutions depends upon the independence and integrity of each of the co-ordinate branches of our government. Neither is responsible to the other, but each is responsible to the people. Neither should submit to dictation from the other. Any attempt to subordinate the legislative department to the control of the executive is revolutionary and deserves prompt and emphatic rebuke. The public interest demands that among the several departments of government there be cordial and courteous co-operation. These propositions are so fundamental that they are more vital than party success itself. Many unwarrantable interferences with the exclusive powers of the legislature and attempts to coerce acquiescence in unreasonable acts and unwise experiments at the last session were contrary to the welfare of the people of Wisconsin, and created bitter factional differences in the Republican party. The party must not permit itself to be divided, and possibly destroyed, by factional disputes. Its purposes are too high, its work too important, to be dominated for personal ends. For these reasons we present to you the necessity of a wholesome organization, which shall truly represent the whole party and safeguard its principles. We have not in contemplation an organization for a single campaign, but one that shall be permanent and as comprehensive as the party it represents. In furtherance of such an organization, rooms have been leased on the eleventh floor of the Herman building, in Milwaukee, where all Republicans will be welcome, and where opportunity will be afforded to enroll in the Wisconsin Republican league. D. E. RIORDAN EVAN R. JONES C. A. BILKWORTH JOHN M. WHITEHEAD HERMAN MILLER HERM J. POMRENING WILLIAM O'NEILL S. DWIGHT SLADE A. C. HANSEN JULIUS E. ROEHR JOHN W. OWEN EVERETT E. DOW JOHN C. GAVENEY A. E. SMITH P. A. ORTON O. W. MOSHER J. M. BARLOW K. E. RASMUSSEN W. O. BISSELL EDWIN A. MILLER CHARLES BARKER M. D. MORSE JOHN H. YOUNG J. E. NORTON J. H. HARRIS GEORGE ELA. HALVOR CLEOPHAH B. A. EATON GEO. P. ROSSMAN ALMERON EAGER JOHN F. REYNOLDS AUGUST ZINN FRANKLIN JOHNSON J. H. GREEN JAMES JOHNSTON JOSEPH MALONEY A. M. JONES A. C. DODGE GEORGE SPRATT A. I. KREUTHER L. A. MINER FRANCIS B. KEENE HENRY F. HAGEMEISTER FRED HARTUNG HENRY J. SOLTWEDEL WILLIAM H. DEVOE J. A. HAGGERTY GEORGE H. RAY FRANK M'DONOUGH H. A. WILLIAMS NATHAN E. LANE T. ALBERT WILLY W. E. BURDEAU FRED J. FROST JOSEPH WILLOTT, JR. ANDREW JENSEN PH. G. DUERRWAECHTER HARRY J. PARK R. F. THIESSENHUSEN La Follete Personally. x x x Gov. La Follette is forty-seven years of age. He served in Congress from this district for three terms, 1885-1891. His public career began in our State University as an orator, winning a notable intercollegiate debate. The governor is very short in stature, but stout, - with a striking face and head- smooth shaven, abundant black hair; in temper and appearance strongly endowed with the dramatic instinct. He is powerful on the stump and of late years has made much of the cause of "The People." He has a brother, a populist-editor of Chamberlain, South Dakota, but a man of no such ability as the governor. La Follette is a lawyer by profession of good standing, especially as a jury advocate, but [not] hardly of the class in which Vilas and Spooner [*19431*]-2- TO THE REPUBLICANS OF WISCONSIN: The undersigned, Republican members of the legislature of 1901, are convinced that the Republican party of Wisconsin is upon the verge of a crisis which can only be averted by organized effort on the part of all Republicans who consider party welfare above personal ambition. As representatives of the people, we view with alarm the persistent effort to strengthen the executive at the expense of the legislative department of the state. The constitution says: "The legislative power shall be vested in senate and assembly." The perpetuity of our institutions depends upon the independence and integrity of each of the co-ordinate branches of our government. Neither is responsible to the other, but each is responsible to the people. Neither should submit to dictation from the other. Any attempt to subordinate the legislative department to the control of the executive is revolutionary and deserves prompt and emphatic rebuke. The public interest demands that among the several departments of government there be cordial and courteous co-operation. These propositions are so fundamental that they are more vital than party success itself. Many unwarrantable interferences with the exclusive powers of the legislature and attempts to coerce acquiescence in unreasonable acts and unwise experiments at the last session were contrary to the welfare of the people of Wisconsin, and created bitter factional differences in the Republican party. The party must not permit itself to be divided, and possibly destroyed, by factional disputes. Its purposes are too high, its work too important, to be dominated for personal ends. For these reasons we present to you the necessity of a wholesome organization, which shall truly represent the whole party and safeguard its principles. We have not in contemplation an organization for a single campaign, but one that shall be permanent and as comprehensive as the party it represents. In furtherance of such an organization, rooms have been leased on the eleventh floor of the Herman building, in Milwaukee, where all Republicans will be welcome, and where opportunity will be afforded to enroll in the Wisconsin Republican league. D. E. RIORDAN EVAN R. JONES C. A. BILKWORTH JOHN M. WHITEHEAD HERMAN MILLER HERM J. POMRENING WILLIAM O'NEILL S. DWIGHT SLADE A. C. HANSEN JULIUS E. ROEHR JOHN W. OWEN EVERETT E. DOW JOHN C. GAVENEY A. E. SMITH P. A. ORTON O. W. MOSHER J. M. BARLOW K. E. RASMUSSEN W. O. BISSELL EDWIN A. MILLER CHARLES BARKER M. D. MORSE JOHN H. YOUNG J. E. NORTON J. H. HARRIS GEORGE ELA. HALVOR CLEOPHAH B. A. EATON GEO. P. ROSSMAN ALMERON EAGER JOHN F. REYNOLDS AUGUST ZINN FRANKLIN JOHNSON J. H. GREEN JAMES JOHNSTON JOSEPH MALONEY A. M. JONES A. C. DODGE GEORGE SPRATT A. I. KREUTHER L. A. MINER FRANCIS B. KEENE HENRY F. HAGEMEISTER FRED HARTUNG HENRY J. SOLTWEDEL WILLIAM H. DEVOE J. A. HAGGERTY GEORGE H. RAY FRANK M'DONOUGH H. A. WILLIAMS NATHAN E. LANE T. ALBERT WILLY W. E. BURDEAU FRED J. FROST JOSEPH WILLOTT, JR. ANDREW JENSEN PH. G. DUERRWAECHTER HARRY J. PARK R. F. THIESSENHUSEN La Follete Personally. x x x Gov. La Follette is forty-seven years of age. He served in Congress from this district for three terms, 1885-1891. His public career began in our State University as an orator, winning a notable intercollegiate debate. The governor is very short in stature, but stout, - with a striking face and head- smooth shaven, abundant black hair; in temper and appearance strongly endowed with the dramatic instinct. He is powerful on the stump and of late years has made much of the cause of "The People." He has a brother, a populist-editor of Chamberlain, South Dakota, but a man of no such ability as the governor. La Follette is a lawyer by profession of good standing, especially as a jury advocate, but [not] hardly of the class in which Vilas and Spooner [*19431*]-3- belong. Mrs. La Follette was a class-mate of her husband, an unusual woman, interested in advance movements, and an enthusiastic co-worker with him in his public ambitions. La Follette is a man of blameless personal life, aggressively honest in dealings, strong in his likes and dislikes, and styled by his enemies "a dictator" and "vindictive". He is unable to work with lieutenants who do not fall in pretty completely with his program. Governor La Follette is of a familiar type of public man - something on the order of Bryant: eager to be the people's champion, his mind aglow with visions of public service, commingled with a good deal of personal ambition. In a campaign he is a tireless worker, attracting to himself by his magnetic personality young men, especially University graduates and young lawyers; and his own law office becomes a hive of industry, - by personal letters and printed documents reaching great numbers of men of local influence in all the seventy counties of the state. LA FOLLETTE AS A POLITICIAN. With Gov. La Follette's strong hold on the "common people" goes great power as a political organizer, and much political adroitness, to which his enemies give a stronger name. He three times sought the nomination as governor, the last time achieving it. He offered himself in 1896, when Scofield was nominated; in 1898 the La Follette forces made remorseless but unsuccessful war on Scofield, an [d] excellent Governor; and in 1900 La Follette was successful. In the state convention he was unanimously nominated, having routed other candidates by brilliant campaign organization in the pivotal counties. The candidates one by one withdrew in confusion, leaving him the field. The sudden falling in line for La Follette at that time of the railroads and other corporation managers was something of a mystery. Some of the other candidates believed that he had come to and understanding with these influential political managers. The friends of the Governor assert, what I believe, that he had his [*19432*]-4- enemies on the run. At all events, all turned in and gave him support. It was a curious situation. After a stormy ante-convention fight, in which La Follette stirred the state as an anti-corporation champion, the remarkable spectacle of a unanimous convention and nomination ensued, and among the workers in the campaign which gave La Follette 100,000 majority in Wisconsin, none was more diligent than the railroads. With a new tax commission hard at work they hoped to get at least "fair play". HIS INAUGURAL MESSAGE. Gov. La Follette's message was not such a sturdy endorsement of the tax commission as the latter's friends expected, and created astonishment and even distrust. Yet as the session went on, the railroad influence was thrown against him. Late in the session Gov. La Follette, in a veto message of a minor measure, took occasion to score his opponents for their failure to enact vigorous tax measures. They, in turn, alleged that Gov. La Follette himself juggled with the corporation tax issue in his message. My conclusion is that his unfortunate dealing with the subject in his message was inexperience and unwisdom rather than intent to impair the usefulness of the tax commission. It must be conceded to him [****] that the railroads, which naturally shrink from the great, though justified increase in their taxes (recommended by the tax commission) are opposed to him, as are the political workers whose business it is to protect public service corporations. Whether, as the campaign goes on, he will regain any support in this quarter I cannot foretell. During the session the Governor's supreme ambition was to enact primary elections, and everything else was brushed aside. It was a stormy session. La Follette put the primary election bill to the front at once. It was a drastic measure. The party platform, - a detail arranged by La Follette's splendid organization,- promised such a law. [*19433*]-5- It was the one fact about which the entire session of five months raged. The Governor was able to pass it in the Assembly by a close vote; but the Senators developed opposition to his measure and to him personally, and the feeling ran very high, culminating at the close in a veto message of a partial primary election measure, which the opposition offered him (as he believed, to embarass him). The veto message scored his opponents in the most vigorous language. LA FOLLETTE SCORES THE OPPOSITION. It follows: "The history of the effort to secure a primary election law in this state, the character of the opposition, and the means employed to defeat it, demand a permanent place in the legislative record of the session. It is therefore from a controlling sense of obligation that I submit the following in connection with specific reasons for interposing the executive veto to prevent this bill from becoming a law:" [*1439A*] "Immediately upon the organization of the legislature, many weeks before any bill was offered upon the subject of primary election legislation, it was boastingly announced and published that one of its branches had been so organized as to defeat the passage of any primary election legislation." "Before the introduction of the primary election bill an attempt was made to arouse distrust concerning it, and to thoroughly discredit the measure in advance. Upon its presentation to the legislature - so framed as to comply with the pledge of the state - a systematic campaign of misrepresentation of the bill and its supporters was industriously presented. The general purpose of the measure, the plain meaning of its provisions, the certain effect of the law in operation, the necessary and reasonable expense, each and all furnished theme for persistent falsification and malicious assault. An array of federal office-holders joining with corporations, agents and the representatives of the machine in the regular legislative body, moved upon the capitol, took possession of its corridors, intruded into the legislative halls, followed members to their hotels tempted many with alluring items of vice, and in some in- [*19434*] -5- It was the one fact about which the entire session of five months raged. The Governor was able to pass it in the Assembly by a close vote; but the Senators developed opposition to his measure and to him personally, and the feeling ran very high, culminating at the close in a veto message of a partial primary election measure, which the opposition offered him (as he believed, to embarass him). The veto message scored his opponents in the most vigorous language. LA FOLLETTE SCORES THE OPPOSITION. It follows: "The history of the effort to secure a primary election law in this state, the character of the opposition, and the means employed to defeat it, demand a permanent place in the legislative record of the session. It is therefore from a controlling sense of obligation that I submit the following in connection with specific reasons for interposing the executive veto to prevent this bill from becoming a law:" "Immediately upon the organization of the legislature, many weeks before any bill was offered upon the subject of primary election legislation, it was boastingly announced and published that one of its branches had been so organized as to defeat the passage of any primary election legislation." "Before the introduction of the primary election bill an attempt was made to arouse distrust concerning it, and to thoroughly discredit the measure in advance. Upon its presentation to the legislature-so framed as to comply with the pledge of the state- a systematic campaign of misrepresentation of the bill and its supporters was industriously presented. The general purpose of the measure, the plain meaning of its provisions, the certain effect of the law in operation, the necessary and reasonable expense, each and all furnished theme for persistent falsification and malicious assault. An array of federal office-holders joining with corporations, agents and the representatives of the machine in the regular legislative body, moved upon the capitol, took possession of its corridors, intruded into the legislative halls, followed members to their hotels, tempted many with alluring forms of vice, and in some in- [*19434*]-6- stances brought them in the capitol in a state of intoxication, to vote against the bill. This sets forth in part the character of the opposition, but omits to take account of some of the means used and attempted to be used to prevent the passage of the measure." "I cannot divest myself of the binding character of my official obligation, not in any partisan sense but to all the people of the state which forbids my sharing in the responsibility of giving them a law which violates that obligation and is manifestly so framed as to bring reproach upon the principle, even if it were at all possible to interpret or enforce it." [*19435A*] Stalwarts Resent the Rebuke. x x x The next day by a vote of 18 to 8 (6 not voting) the Senate put upon their minutes this protest: The message containing these statements appears at large upon page 1037 of the journal of the senate. We therefore claim our privilege as senators to have it appear upon the record of our proceedings that we do not allow these statements of the governor to pass unchallenged, and that upon any view of his constitutional prerogative we deny that he is justified in thus addressing the legislature. We hold that no "sense of obligation" on the part of the governor, freely expressed, can excuse such grave reflections upon the members of the legislature as contained in the portions of the message above quoted. We recognize the constitutional right of the governor freely to express his views upon the policy and validity of any legislation submitted to him for his approval; but we hold that the use of such expressions as are above specifically referred to transcend all bounds of official propriety and constitutional right. We protest, therefore, most earnestly as members of the legislature against a response that cast upon our official acts, upon our personal motives and upon our private characters by the governor in this passage to the legislature. [*19435B*] The universality of the attack was censured (for some of the opposition senators are men of equal standing with the governor) but the opposition certainly included a number of law makers whose personal conduct and public acts merited the rebuke. It was this rebuke that the "Outlook" styled one of the most vigorous public utterances of the generation. It may be added that the Outlook has from the first stood by Gov. La Follette, overlooking his indiscretions and political shrewdness in support of the principles it believes La Follette has at heart. Anti-La Follette League Formed. x x x The message cited above rankled in the breasts of the anti-La Follette men, and not long after adjournment the Stalwart movement was launched. While the "Call" to a reorganization of the party was signed only by these opposition assemblymen and senators, they have since been lost sight of in the Stalwart movement of today, which includes beside these [*19435*]-6- stances brought them in the capitol in a state of intoxication, to vote against the bill. This sets forth in part the character of the opposition, but omits to take account of some of the means used and attempted to be used to prevent the passage of the measure." "I cannot divest myself of the binding character of my official obligation, not in any partisan sense but to all the people of the state which forbids my sharing in the responsibility of giving them a law which violates that obligation and is manifestly so framed as to bring reproach upon the principle, even if it were at all possible to interpret or enforce it." [*19435A*] Stalwarts Resent the Rebuke. x x x The next day by a vote of 18 to 8 (6 not voting) the Senate put upon their minutes this protest: The message containing these statements appears at large upon page 1037 of the journal of the senate. We therefore claim our privilege as senators to have it appear upon the record of our proceedings that we do not allow these statements of the governor to pass unchallenged, and that upon any view of his constitutional prerogative we deny that he is justified in thus addressing the legislature. We hold that no "sense of obligation" on the part of the governor, freely expressed, can excuse such grave reflections upon the members of the legislature as contained in the portions of the message above quoted. We recognize the constitutional right of the governor freely to express his views upon the policy and validity of any legislation submitted to him for his approval; but we hold that the use of such expressions as are above specifically referred to transcend all bounds of official propriety and constitutional right. We protest, therefore, most earnestly as members of the legislature against a response that cast upon our official acts, upon our personal motives and upon our private characters by the governor in this passage to the legislature. [*19435B*] The universality of the attack was censured (for some of the opposition senators are men of equal standing with the governor) but the opposition certainly included a number of law makers whose personal conduct and public acts merited the rebuke. It was this rebuke that the "Outlook" styled one of the most vigorous public utterances of the generation. It may be added that the Outlook has from the first stood by Gov. La Follette, overlooking his indiscretions and political shrewdness in support of the principles it believes La Follette has at heart. Anti-La Follette League Formed. x x x The message cited above rankled in the breasts of the anti-La Follette men, and not long after adjournment the Stalwart movement was launched. While the "Call" to a reorganization of the party was signed only by these opposition assemblymen and senators, they have since been lost sight of in the Stalwart movement of today, which includes beside these [*19435*]-7- legislators, Mr. Pfister, the leather and hotel magnate, and his Milwaukee Sentinel, practically all those Federal appointees who are active in politics; and generally speaking the corporation interests. There is, in addition, a very considerable body of most excellent citizens who are averse to La Follette, distrusting his motives. Not a few of these are equally distrustful of the Republican League, believing it a movement through which corporations and individuals hope to control the legislature and the politics of the state. [xxx] The crux of the political situation is the state tax commission, now three years old, headed by Judge Gilson, for 18 years on the circuit bench. This commission, after long and elaborate investigations, found that public service corporations are not paying proportional taxes, and recommended, among other things, an annual increase of $600,000 on railroad properties - a total of $1,200,000 every two years. It was a drastic proposition, but matured an believed by the disinterested to be sound. It was defeated in the Assembly, never reaching the Senate which the Stalwarts controlled. LA FOLLETTE AS A POLITICIAN. Gov. La Follette is a very clever politician. His adroitness, his personal appointments and acts designed to strengthen himself have alienated many. They distrust him. Yet his friends are very loyal. He is poor and has had to work with limited resources. He is courageous and it is impossible to imagine him anyone's "tool". He was the one man able to throw down the "old line" crowd, whose supremacy led to more or less protest. The lobby still lives, but it has no hold in the executive chamber. For La Follette's political excesses much excuse can be found in the terrific opposition and wealth pitted against him. The Stalwarts have succeeded in getting control of the greater number of papers of the state; but La Follette built himself up in the face of newspaper opposition, and he thinks he can do it again. Moreover, he believes [*19436*]-8- that if defeated this year he will be called out by "the people" later. The rank and file of our state, largely agriculturists, away from the political storm centers, have little fault to find with La Follette, and see no reason why he should be denied the usual second term. I insert here the reasoning of Dr. Spahr of the Outlook in a personal letter to myself: "We cherish no illusions, we think, respecting Gov. La Follette or the character of his support. We defended Pingree, you will remember, in the same way, though we were keenly conscious of Pingree's incessant egotism and occasional want of balance. But he was a man who accomplished things for the benefit of the common people, and the Outlook did not swerve because nearly all the influential people of Detroit were bitterly anti-Pingree. As a matter of fact, no-one in American politics has accomplished anything for good who did not have a majority of these people against him. Their hostility to Jefferson and Lincoln was only a little greater than their hostility to Washington, even, so long as the outcome of the Revolutionary war was in doubt. CHAMPION OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS. La Follette is the present hope of "Primary Elections" in this state. This interests him more than anything else. Some of his opponents say it is his scheme to build up a state machine. Many regard the principle as an absurdity because they are not informed. The ringsters, of course, are instinctively opposed to allowing the voters to have any more to do with the nominations than necessary. This great reform, which is engaging the attention of thoughtful men in many other states, finds its champion in Wisconsin in Gov. La Follette. He is eager to further it - not necessarily in a sweeping form in which it was presented to the last legislature - but in some fairly advanced way in order to put the reform on its feet in Wisconsin. [*19437*]-9- As to the state tax commission, all Republicans claim to be its friends; and it is necessary to look beneath the surface. Those interests which object to bigger taxes are in the Stalwart camp; they presumably pay freely toward the bills and seek to accomplish their ends largely through the organization. On the other hand, co-operating with the League, are many disinterested citizens who favor aggressive work by the Commission, and are active for the defeat of La Follette. Senator Whitehead, the presumptive candidate against La Follette, is known as the "Father of the Tax Commission." I think it can fairly be said that the La Follette forces in the last legislature averaged better as legislators for the people than the Stalwarts. It is on this belief that many will support La Follette, though personally much attracted to Senator Whitehead. The Wisconsin Senators: A word as to Senator Spooner. He and La Follette have long been politically uncongenial. Yet Spooner's hold on the people of Wisconsin is so strong that it transcends factions. Senator Quarles, who is a high-minded gentleman, and representative of the best interests and sentiment of the state, has publicly identified himself with the Stalwarts. While some of Senator Spooner's appointees have been active anti-La Follette workers, notably in opposition to the primary election bill, which in its sweeping form they regarded visionary and vicious, Senator Spooner himself has refrained from allying himself with the League. Wisconsin men are very proud of Spooner's abilities and record at Washington; and while some of the La Follette leaders would rejoice in his overthrow, and in some cases have made bitter stacks upon him, yet when all is said, his hold on the state is very strong. Most of the voters - the rank and file - of La Follett's supporters through the state - favor the return of Spooner to the Senate in January 1903, when the next legislature meets, though if [*19438*]-10- factionalism is to intensify in bitterness and La Follette crushes his enemies next fall at the polls (with an inevitable increase of Democratic legislative seats) conditions may be present for the humiliation of a contest. Senator Spooner was unanimously elected in 1897 as normally he would be again. There were long hopes that harmony might be reached on the basis of La Follette's and Spooner's re-election. This would be satisfactory to citizens generally. Many persons believe it is now too late. Mr. Payne has long been a co-worker in political and financial matters with Mr. Pfister, who is regarded as the head and front of the Stalwart movement, with his paper, the Milwaukee Sentinel. Mr. Pfister bought the paper during the session of the legislature and its policy was immediately reversed, it formerly having been an upholder of La Follette. Mr. Payne was abroad during much of the time when the hardest work was being done in opposition to La Follette. THE PRESENT SITUATION. In conclusion, Mr. President, I had hopes that affairs would be so shaped that wise and disinterested counsellors might point a way out of this very serious dissension. It is the main topic of conversation and the state is convulsed from one end to another. Wisconsin was Democratic from 1890-1894, and it is a common remark that unless order is restored in the Republican party, the Democrats will carry the state, not probably this year, but later. At present writing, it is clear that State Senator John M. Whitehead, (Yale 1877) will be called out to dispute the nomination with Governor La Follette. Whitehead is a Janesville lawyer, a man of the highest character, unusual force and judgment. He is president of the state Y.M.C.A, a big, determined, honest fellow, with no humor [*19439*]-11- but on intimate terms with grim duty. Normally it is a candidacy for all well disposed citizens to get behind. The "Call", however, while state-wide in its personnel, will be under Stalwart auspices; and those who (like myself) distrust the "Eleventh Story" movement, will be tempted to say that Whitehead's candidacy is analogous to Shepard's by Tammany Hall. Others will conclude that Whitehead is so wise and well balanced that his promotion can but be a gain to the state. Without further delay, Mr. President, it seems wise to get before you this comprehensive statement for your information. Its preparation has not been a congenial task; the leaders of neither faction would relish the reading. I have sought, however, to indicate to you the facts, as is my duty in response to your request. It is a most unsatisfactory plight the party finds itself in in this important state; if any suggestions or recommendations come to my notice I shall take the liberty to communicate the same to you later; and at any time I shall be pleased to furnish you further information or counsel on any point. Very respectfully yours, Amos Parker Wilder Jan. 16. 1902. [*19440*]W HEADQUARTERS W MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA [*ackd 1-22-1902 CS*] January 16, 1902. My dear Mr. President: I have just concluded a final agreement with reference to church property in the Arch-Bishopric at Santiago, and I think I made an excellent bargain for the State, and one which will avoid untold trouble in the future. The State now owns all capellanias, censos, etc. (mortgages), from one end of Cuba to the other, the ownership of which was claimed by the Church but held by the State; and for the use of which, together with the real properties of the church, Spain paid an average yearly allowance to the church of about $450,000. All the capellanias, cansos, etc., have been bought, and will be practically paid for before we evacuate; and we have an option on all the real property running until June 30th, 1906. So when the new Government comes in, they will find this whole question cleared up, and on terms which I believe are infinitely better than any that could be made otherwise. We got the whole property for considerably less than one-quarter of what was originally asked. The economic question here is extremely grave. Every bag of sugar which is made now, is made at an actual [*19441*]HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA Page 2. loss. I believe it safe to say that throughout Cuba the average cost of sugar is in the neighborhood of two cents per pound, and the selling price in New York, during the last few days, has been $.0162. So you can readily see that unless we get a reduction of at least twenty-five per cent., there will be no profit whatever to the planter. I am sending up on Saturday, four planters, actual producers of sugar. These men are thoroughly reliable and come directly from their plantations, and can speak to the Ways and Means Committee, and present facts as they actually are with them. I shall be very glad to come up if I can be of any service but if I do come I want my trip to be a brief one, as there is a lot of work here incident to turning over the government. We are pushing things in this direction as rapidly as possible. The reduction of railroad tariffs has been exceedingly well received by planters, and has in my opinion helped much to maintain confidence and encourage the continuance of grinding, for it is rather discouraging for planters to produce sugar at an average loss of one dollar per sack. As yet all their money is in the cane-fields, [*19442*]HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA Page 3. and it will be absolutely lost unless they get out what they can. They can borrow no more money, and anything that blocks them now will stop work. Election matters have passed off very quietly. I hear some wild rumors from Manzanillo, in the province of Santiago, where Maso lives, to the effect that his forces are attempting to cause some little excitement; but they will be dealt with as the situation requires. Mrs. Wood and I are looking forward to the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, whom we expect in February. Mrs. Wood joins me in kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself. Sincerely yours, Leonard Wood The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. [*19443*][*[Ca l-.16-1902]*] Mr. Leupp does not know whether Mr. Conant is here. Will advise him if he finds him. [[shorthand]] [*19444*][*[attached to Leupp, 1-16-02]*]Recommendations addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army in respect of THOMAS H. BARRY, Assistant Adjutant General, U.S. Army, late Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers. "Washington, October 17, 1901. "Sir:- "In addition to the foregoing officers of the Line, especial attention is invited to the exceptional merits of Lieut.- Colonel Thomas H. Barry, A.G. Dept. This officer's broad experience, high qualifications and robust health suggest his name for immediate appointment as brigadier-general, if staff officers are to be considered in this connection. I cannot speak too highly in his behalf, and base my recommendation entirely upon the ground of public expediency, as I believe that his appointment would result in more extensive benefit to the public service than could possibly accrue to himself individually. His strong character, forceful disposition, knowledge of the art of war, comprehensive knowledge of administration, to my mind recommend him as one of the most efficient men in the Army for high command. "Very respectfully, "Arthur MacArthur, "Major-General, U.S. Army." "Headquarters, Dep't of Northern Luzon, "Manila, P.I., Nov. 20, 1901. "General: "In compliance with your confidential letter of September 30, 1901, requesting that I submit recommendation of officers who in my opinion are specially fitted and deserving of promotion to the grade of Brigadier-General, I desire to invite attention to the qualifications of Lieut.-Colonel Thomas H. Barry, Assistant Adjutant General, late Brigadier-General of Volunteers. Colonel Barry has served the greater part of the last three years in the [*19446*]2. "Philippines where as Adjutant General of the Department of the Pacific and Eighth Army Corps and Chief of Staff of the Division of the Philippines he rendered most valuable service. His thorough knowledge of affairs civil and military in the Archipelago and his experience, executive ability, and power of speedy decision of questions of importance in time of active operations make his services to be desired in these islands. I believe Colonel Barry to be every way fitted for promotion to the grade of Brigadier-General. "Very respectfully, "Loyd Wheaton, "Major General, U.S.A." "Headquarters Department of the Lakes, "Chicago, Ills., October 23, 1901. "Sir: "Responding to communication of the 30th ultimo from your office, in which you request 'for the information and consideration of the Secretary of War' that I submit 'recommendation of officers (line or staff) who in your (my) opinion are specially fitted and deserving of promotion to the grade of Brigadier General'; I have the honor to report as follows: "Regarding the staff, there are a number who have made enviable reputations for service in the field as well as for the exhibition of consummate ability in the departments of which they are members. Lieutenant Colonels Barry and * * * were with me in the Philippines and worked assiduously in their departments. They are both men of ability, and the former was employed by me for occasional active duty with troops in the field and was sent out for dangerous detached service which he always executed with tact and ability. * * * * * "In presenting this list I am guided almost entirely by my personal knowledge and have only presented the names of officers [*19447*]3. "who have performed arduous duties for years and are worthy of consideration. "Very respectfully, "E. S. Otis, "Major General, U.S. Army." "Headquarters, Division of the Philippines, "Manila, P.I., December 14, 1901. "My dear General:- "Referring to your letter of recent date, asking me to submit with such recommendations as I might see fit the names of several officers with a view to consideration in filling existing and prospective vacancies in the grade of general officer, I beg to inform you that I am unable to submit any special recommendations from personal knowledge other than such as might be obtained from observations and casual reading except in two or three instances, * *:- "In the Adjutant General's Department there may be named two able men * * * and Thomas H. Barry. "Very respectfully, "Adna R. Chaffee, "Major General, U.S. Army, "Commanding the Division of the Philippines." "Headquarters Seventh Separate Brigade, "Zamboanga, P.I., December 17th, 1901. "Sir :- "Acknowledging receipt of your confidential communication dated the 30th of September, in which you request, for the information of the Secretary of War, that I submit recommendations of officers for promotion to the grade of Brigadier General, I reply by naming such officers as have served with me, under my personal observation or my command, since the spring of 1898. [*19448*]4. "Barry, Lieut. Col. Thos. H. - A.G. "My personal acquaintance with this officer dates from 1896. My opportunity for observing him and measuring his deserts have since been very favorable. He was Adjutant General and Chief of Staff for General MacArthur in Manila, while I governed that city from February to August, 1901. I have no hesitancy in saying that Colonel Barry will justify the confidence of the President if he should be given a Brigadier's command and responsibilities. "Very respectfully, "Geo. W. Davis, "Brigadier General, U.S. Army. "Headquarters Military Governor, Island of Cuba, "Havana, November 4, 1901. "Sir: "In reply to your confidential letter of September 30th, relative to recommendation of officers of the line or staff for appointment as Brigadier General, U.S. Army, I have the honor to submit the following recommendations: "Lieut. Colonel Thomas H. Barry, "Adjutant General's Department, "is an officer of wide experience and good judgement; he has executive ability and possesses a good military record. **** "I believe that all of the above named officers are well qualified for promotion as Brigadier General, U.S. Army. "The order in which the names are mentioned herein should not be taken as an indication of preference. "Very respectfully, "Leonard Wood, "Brigadier General, *** [*19449*]5. "Headquarters, Department of the Visayas, "Ilcile, Penay, Philippine Islands, "November 20, 1901. "Sir:- "Your confidential letter in relation to Brigadier Generals, I submit that ******** "(2) Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Barry, Adjutant General's Department, has earned by hard work and diligent application during the past three and one half years a place second to none in my estimation. He has the vigor and dash that belongs to a man in the prime of life and he has had the experience of guiding large bodies of troops. I have no hesitation in recommending him as well qualified for such an appointment. "R.P. Hughes, "Brigadier General, U.S. Army." "Headquarters 1st Brigade, Dep't of Northern Luzon, "Dagupan, P.I., November 25, 1901. "Sir:- ******** "First of all Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas H. Barry, of the Adjutant General's Department, U.S. Army. As General Barry's record is well known at the War Department it is useless for me to here state anything more than the opinion of him which leads to this recommendation. "He is a man of exceptional native strength and ability, highly cultivated and developed by a training especially calculated to equip a military man for the duties of a general officer. He has force, insight and decision, is unerring in his judgment, is conscientious in his devotion to his duty and has an exceptionally high sense of justice and impartiality. His private and official character is above reproach. "General Barry's capacity for any kind of labor is very great, but his capacity for accomplishing the kind of work which [*19450*]6. "falls to a general officer, namely administrative work, is phenomenal. None but those who served in intimate contact with him in the Philippine Islands can ever realize the amount of administrative responsibility which fell upon his shoulders as Adjutant General of the 8th Army Corps and Division of the Philippines. Though it required hard work and systematic employment of all of his time, with a talent for organization he accomplished the work with great ability and apparent ease. Of all the officers whom I know in the army below the grade of Brigadier-General I believe Colonel Barry to be the best equipped for the duties of a general officer. "His age and mental and physical vigor would enable him to devote nearly twenty years more of his life to the government service and within that time there seems every probability that the government may badly need the services of such strong, fearless and able men as he. ******** "I feel quite certain, however, that there is no officer in the army better qualified to perform the duties of a general officer than General Barry. "Very respectfully, "J. F. Bell, "Brigadier General, U.S. Army." "Oakland, California, "January 16, 1902. "Sir: "Shortly before leaving the Philippine Islands, I received from you a communication directing me to forward the names of several officers who in my judgment, were fitted for promotion to the grade of Brigadier General. ******** "I wish to recommend for appointment to the grade of Brigadier General in the United States Army Colonel Thomas H. Barry of the Adjutant General's Department, ****** [*19451*]7. "These recommendations are based on my personal knowledge of the services of the above mentioned officers in the Philippine Islands. "Very respectfully, "Frederick Funston, "Brigadier General, U.S.A." -:0:- The following letters bear upon his services in the Spanish-American War:- "Headquarters, Department of the Lakes, "Chicago, Ills.? December 23, 1901. "The Adjutant General, "United States Army, "Washington, D. C. "Sir: "I have the honor to recommend that the brevets of Colonel and Brigadier General be conferred upon Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Barry of the Adjutant General's Department, late Brigadier General of Volunteers, for distinguished service and conspicuous gallantry in the battles of February 5, 1899, at Manila, and at Malolos, Luson, March 30 and 31, 1899. "During the period embracing these affairs Lieutenant Colonel Barry was Adjutant General of the 8th Army Corps. While the battle of February 5th was progressing, satisfactory results were not being obtained on the south line, and I sent Colonel Barry out to the officer commanding there with specific instructions to move the troops in a certain manner so as to establish an indicated line to the front. Colonel Barry performed this duty in a most satisfactory manner, taking part in and fearlessly assisting in the movement while constantly exposed to the heavy fire of the enemy. His coolness and practical soldierly ability and the conspicuous gallantry displayed by him were important factors in the success achieved on that day. In my annual report of 1899 on page 165 I make mention of this service. "Colonel Barry, under my instructions, was present and assisted in capturing Malolos, the insurgent capital, on March [*19452*] 8. "30th and 31st, and I am informed performed excellent service there in connection with the troops, for which he deserves especial mention. "Very respectfully, "E. S. Otis, "Major General, U.S. Army." "Headquarters Division of the Philippines, "Manila, P.I., July 2nd, 1901. "My Dear General Barry: "I desire to express to you my personal appreciation and warm thanks for the masterly manner in which you have conducted the business of Chief of Staff and Adjutant-General of this Division. ******** "In every particular requiring discretion, judgment and ability, your administration has not only been perfectly satisfactory to me but has been of the highest order of professional ability; so much so that if it should ever be my fortune to command an American Army again, and especially a large force in the field, I should feel that the organization would be imperfect unless I could have you in the capacity of Chief of Staff. "You have acquired now by experience at the Headquarters of a large field force, important qualifications that within my knowledge are not possessed by any officer in the Army; ***. "I write this letter with a view to making it of record if you so desire; you are at liberty to use it in any way that you think would be of service to you professionally or otherwise. I shall be glad at any time to supplement it in any way and at any time if further declarations in the premises can be of benefit to you. "In the meantime, I remain, "Very sincerely yours, "Arthur MacArthur." [*19453*]9. "Headquarters Department of Northern Luzon, "Manila, P.I., June 30, 1901. "Dear General Barry:- "Before your muster out as a general officer in the volunteer service of the United States I desire to express my admiration of the highly successful manner in which you have conducted the difficult and arduous duties of Adjutant General of the Eighth Army Corps and Department of the Pacific in time of active operations, and the highly important duties of Chief of Staff of the Division of the Philippines since the organization of the Division. "Your complete knowledge of all the conditions in the Archipelago and your mastery of the details of administration have enabled you to render the United States and the Army in these islands most valuable services. "As a general officer serving in Luzon since February, 1899, my knowledge of your services is based upon observation and experience, and I now desire to express my high appreciation of the aid you have given to the successful accomplishment of the duties devolved upon me in the various commands I have held in these islands. In future wars it will be for the interest of the United States that you be assigned to high and important command where your energy, experience and ability may be made available in the command of troops in the field. "Very truly yours, "Loyd Wheaton, "Major General, Commanding." Also recommended for appointment as Brigadier-General, U.S. Army, by Brigadier-General F.D. Grant, U.S. Army. [*19454*]Law Offices Grigsby & Grigsby. Mulhall Block. Melvin Grigsby. Sioux K. Grigsby. [*2 acnd 1/31/1902*] Sioux Falls, S.D. January 17, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I enclose clipping from the Dakota Farmers' Leader of this state. The editor was one of the leaders of the Populist movement and held a State office under appointment of Gov. Lee. He has concluded to return to the Republican fold, and has taken this unique method of announcing to the public his change of heart. He tells me that he has already decided that he is a Roosevelt man, and proposes to run his paper that way. I have noticed that to become a Roosevelt man is now the half-way place on the road from Democracy to Republicanism. While in Milwaukee, quite recently, I heard three or four very prominent Democrats declare that although they did not intend to change their politics, they proposed to support Roosevelt for President next time. You will perhaps remember that in introducing you at Vermillion, which is the home town of Gov. Lee, I incidentally mentioned to the people there that their distinguished citizen had been instrumental in causing your nomination for the office of Vice-President, and that when Gov. Lee's biography was written, his connection with your fortunes would be the most creditable thing in it. Of course, I intended my remarks in a joking or sarcastical way, but it seems [*19455*]MELVIN GRIGSBY. SIOUX K. GRIGSBY. LAW OFFICES GRIGSBY & GRIGSBY. MULHALL BLOCK. SIOUX FALLS, S. D., -2- that this Editor who was present took a more serious view of the subject than I intended any one should. I thought perhaps this article would be of some interest to you, and have therefore enclosed it. Very truly your friend, Melvin Grigsby [*19456*][For 1 enclosure see 1-17-02, for attachment see in 1-17-02][*German Embassy*] Kaiserlich Deutsche Botschaft Washington, D.C. Washington, January 17, 1902. [*German*] [shorthand] [*Ackd 1-17-1902 cr*] Sir: Mr. Goldberger, Geheimer Commerciemath, who is travelling in the United States with the purpose of studying the industrial conditions of this country, desires to pay his respects. to the President of the United States. I beg to ask you, by direction of the Ambassador, to kindly ascertain and inform me if and on what day and hour His Excellency could have the honor of presenting Mr. Goldberger to the President. Very truly yours A. Kinne Chancellor, German Embassy. Hon. G. B. Cortelyou Secretary to the President Washington, D.C. [*19457*][*Ackd 1-18-1902 CF*] JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT G WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 1902. Dear Mr. President: I enclose herewith a letter from Captain Mahan and a copy of my reply thereto. I gather from the concluding paragraph of the Captain's letter that he would like you to see it. Very respectfully Jno. D. Long The President. [*19458*][For 2 enc. see Long 1-17-02 & Mahan 1-16-02][[shorthand]] JOHN D. LONG, SECRETARY. COPY NAVY DEPARTMENT G WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 1902. My dear Captain Mahan: I am in receipt of your letter with regard to your communication with the editor of the Independent. I had seen what was published in the papers a week or two ago but had given it no consideration because, first, there was nothing in it, so far as printed, which justified any intervention on my part, and second, because I felt confident that there could have been no indiscretion on the part of one so discreet as yourself. This whole business on the part of the many newspapers and magazines of publishing misstatement, the incorrectness of which they perfectly well know, is simply inexplicable to me. I do not believe the President has any doubt as to what you have done, but as you suggest, I shall lay your letter before him with a copy of this reply. With kind regards, Truly yours, (signed) JOHN D. LONG. Captain A. T. Mahan, U.S.N. (Ret.), 160 West 86th Street, New York City. [*19459*][Enc. in Long, 1-17-02][*[ca 1-17-02?]*] [*File ppf Pr*] 1816 N STREET My dear, dear friend, can you forgive me for being a stupid idiot about my invitation to dinner last night? It was a case of too much honour, I simply couldn't take it in - You and Madame have been too good to me - How could I know lightning would strike me twice in the [*19460*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 2 PO.N.KQ. 9 Paid - 11:40 A.M. StPaul, Minn., January 17, 1902. Mrs. Tilden R. Selmes : Don't forget promise to help Cass Lake National Park scheme. Mary S. Squires. [*19462*] [*I know nothing I could say would add to your willingness to help in saving a part of the trees and lakes and wildness for a pleasure ground for the people - Mrs. Squires, Miss Flandeau and I are deeply interested in the Cass Lake Park Scheme and having been on the ground in the Hill's house boat I know how beautiful it is. Please do what you can tosame place! - Please, to show me that I am forgiven send me word when I can see you both before I go back to N.Y. on Wednesday - I know I don't deserve it but I am so grateful, so miserable and I love you both so much. Patty M.F.S [*[Selmes?]*] Friday - I really am very unhappy and deeply ashamed [*19461*] gave for the people what you know so well how to appreciate the worth of yourself, a big wild play ground for those who need it, it means keeping it out of the pockets of lumber kings. Yours always, Patty M. F. Selmes [*[attached to Selmes ca 1-17-02?]*]My dear dear friend, can you forgive me for being a stupid idiot about my invitation to dinner last night? It was a case of too much honour, I simply couldn't take it in - you and Madame have been too good to me - How could I know big biterring would strike me twice in the [*19460*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 2 PO.N.KQ. 9 Paid - 11:40 A.M. StPaul, Minn., January 17, 1902. Mrs. Tilden R. Selmes: Don't forget promise to help Cass Lake National Park scheme. Mary S. Squires. [*19462*] I know nothing I could say would add to your willingness to help in saving a part of this has and lakes and wildness for a pleasure ground for the people. Mrs. Squires Mrs. Flandrau and I are deeply interested in the Cass Lake Park Scheme and having been once sent ground in the Hill's house boat I know how beautiful it is. Please do what you can toPlease, to show her that I am forgiven, send me word when I can see you both before I go back to N.Y. on Wednesday - I know I don't deserve it but I am so grateful, so miserable and I love you both so much. Patty M. F. S [*[Selmes?]*] Friday- I really am very unhappy and deeply ashamed [*19461*] gave for the people that we know so well how to appreciate the worth of yourself, a big wild play ground for those who need it. It means keeping it out of the pockets of humble Kings. Yours Always Patty M. F. Selmes [*[attached to Selmes ca 1-17-02?]*]William A. Otis & Co. Bankers and Brokers. Colorado Springs, Colorado. William A. Otis. Philip S. Stewart. William P. Sargeant. Francis Gilpin. January 17th, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt:- I send you herewith a newspaper report of what I said and of what Senator Wolcott said at the dinner of four hundred Republicans held in Denver on the 14th. I do this in order that you may see the Senator's present position and mine in reference to the attitude of the administration toward these state appointments. The Senator was exceedingly frank and outspoken, and went further than I was led to believe he would go, at our conversation some weeks ago. His position now makes a critical condition in the Republican party here; just how critical I am trying to measure by conference with as many of the leading Republicans - friends of his and otherwise - as I can reach. I do not want to see you and Senator Wolcott drawn apart; he is a strong man, in certain ways, for you to have allied with you. I do not want, for the party's sake here, to see a serious defection among the professional politicians who, of course, are inclined to stand by the Senator. From the warmth with which my talk was received, and the very many expressions of gratification after it, and with what I know from interviews since with the better class of Republicans in Denver, I continue to believe that, even in that center, it is the earnest hope that you will apply the [*19463*]The President - 2 knife vigorously, and commence with Brady and Hodges. This feeling is much stronger in other portions of the state and I have had most numerous expressions to this effect. Senator Wolcott's course here when he disagreed with Mr. Harrison (going so far as to vote for Cleveland) was such that I don't want him pushed to extremes. I think it would be desirable for you to take the matter up with him directly and endeavor in that way to persuade him to quietly accept removal of these men and the treatment of public officials out here on the broad lines which everybody wishes. The truth is that there is rottenness - malignant rottenness - scattered all through the federal officials here. In view of all these circumstances, I have to request that the matter of Brady and Hodges be allowed to rest as it is until such time as we may have considered the present turn in affairs most fully and decided, after thorough consideration, the consequences of any course taken. I have been going into the matter of the Pueblo Land Office with great care. It is an unquestioned fact in my mind, on the statements of reputable lawyers, that the present incumbent, J.R. Gordon, who seeks reappointment, is a dishonest man and should not be considered. Of the candidates offering, there are five or six in addition. Hendershot, at present Land Inspector, has strong endorsement from a number of public men of Iowa, including Henderson and Allison, and has made friends in Colorado. He came here, however, only three years ago with his present appointment [*19464*]The President - 3 in his pocket, is looked on as an interloper, and if an equally good Colorado man can be found I know it will be much better politics to ignore him. I do not consider any of the other candidates as first class men for this place, and am hopeful that they will divide support to such an extent that you can act independently, in which case I know of a man who I think will be ideal for the position and will meet with general approval. It is an office of very great importance and your intentions toward the public service here can be nowhere else more explicitly affirmed than by the selection of a suitable man here. Hoffmire, endorsed by Judge Dixon, of Pueblo, the Judge being a very influential ex-silver Republican, is what is known as a party worker; he has been able to carry a Democratic county for the Republicans and a county recognized as exceedingly corrupt. He is local Attorney of the Santa Fe Road and is backed by the other attorneys of the Santa Fe Road as well as by Judge Dixon. This office has been considered as under the influence of railroads, and I look on this fact as a serious drawback, in the present case, to giving Mr. Hoffmire the place, entirely apart from the question of his standing otherwise. I am giving this question the most careful consideration from all sides and, without saying that Hoffmire ought not to be appointed, I do not look on his candidacy as a happy one and believe it will be misunderstood. I remain, as ever Philip B Stewart [*19465*] PBS-P Encl.[*[For 1 enc. see ca. 1-17-02 "A Feast of Republicans]*]William A. Otis & Co. Bankers and Brokers Colorado Springs, Colorado William A. Otis. Philip B. Stewart. William P. Sargeant. Francis Gilpin. [*ackd 1-21-1902 CF*] January 17th, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt:- Yours of January 13th is just at hand. I concluded, on consideration of the matter, to decline to allow my name to be used for the Chairmanship of the State Central Committee. I do not know that it would have prevailed in any case, as I understand that Stevenson is averse to anything that will tend to strengthen my position. But the reason of my declension was wholly apart from this, and based on considerations of perfectly frank dealing with a local man who was anxious for the place, had already been canvassing for it to my knowledge, and I did not want to introduce the slightest jar among local Republicans, as unanimity of action here must be the basis of anything really good and permanent accomplished. I remain, As ever, Philip B Stewart PBS-P [*19466*][shorthand] [*[ca 1-17-1902]*] [*19468*] [shorthand] [*[ca 1-17-1902]*] White House, Washington. Grigsby, Melvin, Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Encloses a clipping from the Dakota Farmers' Leader, entitled "Was Governor Lee Responsible for the Elevation of President Roosevelt," and states that the editor was one of the leaders of the Populist movement; he has concluded to return to the Republican fold, and has taken this unique method of announcing to the public his change of heart. Writer says perhaps the President will remember that in introducing him at Vermillion, he incidentally mentioned to the people there that their distinguished citizen had been instrumental in causing his nomination for the office of Vice President. [*19467*]Norton Goddard [shorthand] Henkel's appointment [*[ca. 1-17-02]*] [*19468*] [shorthand] [*[ca 1-17-1902]*] WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. Grigsby, Melvin, Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Encloses a clipping from the Dakota Farmers' Leader, entitled "Was Governor Lee Responsible for the Elevation of President Roosevelt," and states that the editor was one of the leaders of the Populist movement; he has concluded to return to the Republican fold, and has taken this unique method of announcing to the public his change of heart. Writer says perhaps the President will remember that in introducing him at Vermillion, he incidentally mentioned to the people there that their distinguished citizen had been instrumental in causing his nomination for the office of Vice President. [*19467*][*[attached to Grigsby, 1-17-02]*]DISTRICT JUDGESHIP. James P. Platt of Meriden a Candidate to Succeed Judge Townsend. EXPECTS SENATOR'S SUPPORT The Names of a Number of Other Prominent Lawyers Mentioned for the Appointment. JUDGE CASE A FAVORITE New Haven, January 17. - Judge Townsend's appointment to the Circuit Court takes effect March 22. He has accepted the promotion tendered him by the President. His successor will probably be named by the President before that date. It is not certain how many candidates there are for the District Court judgeship to succeed Judge Townsend, but the names most prominently mentioned are those of Lewis E. Stanton and Frank L. Hungerford, both members of the Hartford county bar. There is a sentiment among some of the most prominent members of the New Haven county bar that the appointment should go to Hartford since the Circuit Court judgeship has, in the appointment of Judge Townsend, come to New Haven. Other candidates mentioned here are Henry C. White, a member of the commission on the revision of the statutes, Henry G. Newton, who represented New Haven in the General Assembly of 1895, and Gardiner Greene of Norwich, who represented that town in the House in the same year. To the surprise of many, and the lawyers especially, and Meriden delegation has started out to land James P. Platt of that city in the vacant judgeship. They were not enthusiastically received on their visit to New Haven, and their mission was not encouraged. The visit to Hartford on Thursday, I am told by a New Haven man who was present in Hartford, was also in the nature of a frost, much to the disappointment of the visitors. The Hartford lawyers were told that young Mr. Platt would have the backing of his father, Senator O. H. Platt, and that if left alone, or in other words if the influential members of the bar kept their hands off, he would be appointed. Of course it is obvious to every one that it would be a very serious mistake for Senator Platt to insist on his son's appointment to the judgeship, which requires in the incumbent a knowledge of patent law, and I am informed that Mr. Platt's health, which was in such a precarious condition some time ago, is not sufficiently robust to enable him to stand the strain of the performance of the arduous duties of judge of the United States District Court. [*19469*] The name of Judge William S. Case of the Superior Court was mentioned here to-day as being the most satisfactory appointment that could be made, and one that would receive no opposition from any source. The Hartford bar, I am told, would, without question, unanimously indorse the candidacy of Judge Case, although reluctant that any act on their part should have the effect of depriving the bench of Connecticut of his services. Judge Case is looked upon by lawyers throughout the State as one of the ablest judges on the bench. FEDERAL JUDGESHIP. [?] learn it, there seems to be a [?] feeling in the Connecticut bar [?] the successor of Judge Townsend [?] Judge of the District Court should be chosen for what he is, not for his place of residence or his relationship. We also understand that while the backing of the Connecticut and New York bars is a factor which has always carried large influence, neither of these groups of lawyers desires the appointment of James P. Platt of Meriden, who is one of the candidates. It is now said that he would not be heard of but for the fact that he is the son of Senator Orville H. Platt. This is mere gossip, and is repeated with no intention of indorsing it. But we find among lawyers a feeling that a man better fitted for the office can be found; and that in this vicinity minds turn especially to Judge William S. Case of the Superior Court. He is the first choice of a number of lawyers who are in a position to look disinterestedly at the situation. They add that, although the question of residence does not amount to much in itself, a Hartford residence has some advantages in this instance as Judge Townsend is to retain his chambers in New Haven, and it is held that the appointment of a Hartford man would be a convenience for the District Court, as the greater part of its business develops in this vicinity. As far as Judge Case is concerned we do not know that he has any desire for the federal appointment. He is a young man and has very recently been placed on the bench of the Superior Court. He may prefer to remain there for a term if the choice were offered to him. Meantime he has made and is making an admirable record for clearness of insight and statement and has shown the real judicial temper. [*19470*] Before reaching a decision the President will undoubtedly have a thorough investigation made as to the qualifications and standing of the candidates.A FEAST OF REPUBLICANS In introducing P. B. Stewart of Colorado Springs, who responded to the toast "The President," Mr. Kemp stated that President Roosevelt was a member of the Union club and also that the president was a personal friend of Mr. Stewart's. This was the reason the latter had been assigned that particular subject. It was some moments after Mr. Stewart arose before he could proceed. In opening he narrated a few stories of an amusing character and then began an oration on the president which was a master work of composition. He has a characteristic style of his own which places many ideas in few words and which commands the closest attention of his auditors. In an address of not more than 12 minutes, he graphically and minutely recited the life of Roosevelt from a 22-year-old boy in the New York legislature to the president and drew from the events and character of the life he portrayed many lessons that will be remembered and cherished by all present. He said: HON. P. B. STEWART'S SPEECH. Your committee have designated "The President" as the subject to which I shall speak. The president, commander in chief, of potentially the great war force of earth, guardian by popular assent of the most titanic forces of peace anywhere growing among men: constitutional ruler, by their own choice, of 84,000,000 of human beings whose moral and industrial energies are fostered by just laws; the president, whose power is felt in every hamlet across a continent and on the shores of three great seas; nay, whose power has passed these bounds, passed the seas themselves, rests beneficiently over millions of the children of oppression and sits today the dominant presence at the council board of the nations of earth. This is the office of unmatched dignity to which Theodore Roosevelt has stepped in his early manhood, and with the warmest good wishes of all the citizens of his country. It is the goal of his just ambition, and has been attained by paths untrod before in American political history. He has never moved in the dust of that popular clamor which is so often mistaken for the lasting judgment of the people. He has been his own political pathfinder; he has been frank, not cunning, a student of public questions in order to hold intelligent opinion, and not for the purpose of disguising his position; he has been strenuous for right as against expediency and at all times a follower of conviction, although the heavens fall! President although he is, this great position has not dimmed the outlines of the chivalrous figure of the man himself. His example of fearless manhood illustrating at every turn that great public rewards are consistent with great personal virtues is controlling the lives of countless youths in this land. Wherever his place in history as a public man his character is the heritage he leaves to be born again and again and to endure, a bulwark to our institutions in its influence on this and coming generations. Review the onrush of this man's life from the school to the presidency: As a boy of 21 in the state legislature, buoyant, generous, democratic, quick of sympathy then as now, he became leader of the Republican minority by sheer energy and insistence. He had a purpose, his work should count. He spent himself trying to do things worth doing: he was a novice to life and men; he doubtless wasted energy, as is the way of youth, but nevertheless, he struck for the things worthwhile, and in his case the things worthwhile are, sooner or later the things which are accomplished. This is the common sense of statesmanship. It was at Albany that he took up with all his ardor the unpopular and friendless cause of civil service reform; he grasped its importance, believed it right, made himself aggressive leader on its behalf regardless of its unpopularity. He went to Washington as a civil service commissioner, fully believing that because of the odium then attaching to this work it would be his last public service. The spirit he showed there, however, is a firm rock to weaker men when times are troublous, and Mayor Strong recalled him to New York to lead the fight as police commissioner against doubly entrenched vice and corruption. Here he fought indomitably on a desperate field, not always seeking cover when he could, doing [*19471*] some things rashly, bruising himself with obstacles which he might have avoided, but all the time playing the part of a man following his star of duty and letting consequences care for themselves. Again the emergency called the man: He was made assistant secretary of the navy when the country was moving rapidly to the verge of war. Cribbed and confined by the red tape of bureau methods, he yet did with admirable foresight and great energy all that lay in his power to prepare the navy for its days of triumph. Again and for the fourth time was he taken from an incompleted task: The summons now was from his own heart; he had for years preached self-effacement and self-sacrifice when duty to country called; war had come, and some, few or many, must give up life for the flag. Theodore Roosevelt did not hesitate; friends pleaded his relatives interceded with Mr. McKinley to withhold a commission, life beckoned him with all it can offer; he had his way. He parted, choked and blinded, from those he loved as many another has done; but in his case the bugle of war was the mysterious summons of Providence leading him by paths thickset with fever, starvation and death to the unseen heights beyond, - governor of the state of New York, vice president of the United States; how rapidly and dramatically have these high offices followed one after another, and how filled out his stature for the great trust devolved upon him in the shock of the nation's grief. No president ever brought to his task in larger measures the good wishes of his country; no president was ever more determined to be a faithful servant. He assumes his duties absolutely untrammeled save by the solemn covenant made at Buffalo. He is equipped to deal with problems of statecraft by wide and accurate reading of history and by intimate acquaintance with leading public men. He is grounded in sound economics and has tempered theory with broad experience in application. He has worked shoulder to shoulder with all classes of men in all parts of the land. His card to Jacob Riis, on reading that white-souled man's plea for the slums of New York, "I have read your book; I want to help," is but an instance of his responsive sympathy. He knows the army and its needs, he knows the navy; he knows the state department by study of its history and traditions; he is a child of the nation. His mother and mother's family taught him the traditions of the south. The best men of the east have been free guests of his house and he of theirs; the west he adopted, loves and is one with at heart. "Tell them the west has got a president" are his words. He loves his country united, south, east and west, with a love which has offered life, and greater love hath no man. He loves the Republican party; it won his devotion because it saved the heritage of our forefathers; he loves it because it has been right on national policies. He loves it with a fresh love, because to him the phantom of imperialism is the reality of health and growth in the national life. He will be guided by its leaders without pride in his own opinion, and he will often lead those who would guide, by a confidence which will grow that he is a counselor to follow. He will sustain Republican organization; he will always and everywhere offer the rewards which he controls to those who have fought the party's battles, if they have not forgotten that a good Republican must be a good citizen. He will never and nowhere knowingly, place second, not even for his party, the high interests of the public service. He will not do this even for the great bribe of a re-election to the presidency by the vote of his countrymen - and this is all that is left to make perfect the phenomenal career of Theodore Roosevelt. Every man within sound of my voice honors this courageous position. I believe it to be an act of sound political wisdom. Such Republicans of Colorado, is our leader. Is there not inspiration here for the coming struggle to recover this state for Republicanism and responsible party rule? And where in this broad land can American citizens unite for more important work? This state great in natural resources, great in the character of its citizens, great in its possibilities of comfortable homes, and therefore greatly prepared for the habitation of the strongest and the best is maimed in growth and blackened in repute because its own have betrayed it. If we can believe your papers, your city today is in anarchy; a voluntary citizen police force patrols your streets: murder lurks in the shadow of every corner and fears neither a double measure of light nor the arm of the law. Women are outraged on the highways. These are unwelcome facts brutally stated: they are true, and to my mind they are a natural outgrowth of antecedent lawlessness of most insidious and destructive kind. I refer to the rape and debauchery of the suffrage practiced in the name of politics here, but not here alone. There are thousands of fictitious names on our election rolls, - dead men and men who never lived; the voting of those names is as unlawful and of far more consequence in its effect on our people, than the acts of the thugs in this city. There is no form of sin against, the ballot the story of which we cannot hear from the lips of the actors themselves. We have courts which suffer instant paralysis in face of application for relief from these ills. There are those who openly state that members of our legislature were avowedly united to blackmail by laws instead of to protect by law. So general is the belief that politics is a game of pelf, a semi-respectable form of lawlessness, that three times within 10 days, and from points the width of the state apart I have heard reputable citizens say that they bade their friends keep out of the legislature of the state. I quote these men to show how the people are saturated with the belief that politics is a game of fraud, deceit and barter. Gentlemen, it is our duty and should be our privilege to right these wrongs under which our state suffers. Whatever extenuation there may be for those who in stress of conflict and charged with the responsibility for party success, have reluctantly adopted measures of which they did not approve, neither man nor party is acquitted in public opinion on the Jesuitical plea that the end justifies the means; for parties as for men honesty is not only right, but it is the winning card. If we are to deserve, as we desire, the fervent support of our own party and the aid and comfort of all good citizens, shall we follow a standard lower than that which our president has set for himself and which he himself has followed in greater crises and under eavier responsibilities than any which attend us? I am not a rainbow chaser: I do not expect one whit more out of human nature than is in it. The game is to be played by getting the best attainable out of conditions and men, and to do this, with good nature and perfect charity. I believe from the bottom of my soul that abiding party power can only be built on respect for law, on respect for truth and fair dealing, on full confidence in the people. I believe in a party conscience which would go to temporary defeat rather than yield one jot on these points. This is the year of opportunity. Thousands have found that there is no rest outside the lines of the old party; other thousands tarry as prodigals at the gates; still other thousands without strong party feeling can be brought within the fold if offered sound principles and sound men, because they are disgusted with fusion, that political mule without pride of ancestry and without hope of posterity. Within is that courageous hand, gallantly led by Senator Wolcott against overwhelming odds, which decided for the national point of view as against the state in party matters when the cruel choice was forced home. All these are stones for the new Republican temple. Let us counsel together as men who have a sober duty to perform. Let us be just, generous and forbearing. Let us aim clean and high; let us deserve victory. Ex-Senator Wolcott was the last speaker of the evening. His subject was "Republicanism" and gave him a broad field and he discussed the principles of the party both nationally and state, confining himself principally to the latter. In opening he said: "I did not come here to make a speech. I only came with a full heart, yet grateful that I can once again meet my Republican brethren and look them in the face. I congratulate you upon having such a large audience when there is no campaign in progress. This is not a time for speech-making. We have not yet recovered from the shock caused by the death of our beloved president." [*19472*]Mr. Wolcott then in his few well chosen words paid a glowing tribute to the life and death of President McKinley. He said: "Mr. McKinley did more to uplift manhood and our nation than any other man. No person ever entered his presence that did not come away a better man. He left a memory that will never be forgotten. The work of the Republican party is to carry out his wish and in doing that we will carry civilization and Christianity to the world's ends. I regret that a member from Colorado in the United States congress has introduced a measure to give back the Philippines. In acquiring these islands we only carried out the wish of our president that they could be brought under civilization's banner." Mr. Wolcott then turned from national politics and began the discussion of local affairs. He said: "This is a fitting time that we meet and take counsel with each other about our own state politics. There is no Republican in this club or in the state of Colorado that I hold one whit of enmity against, but it is nothing more than right that we discuss the interests of the Republican party in a full and fair manner with each other. I am glad to know that the Union club has taken this matter up and that their members are free to express their individual opinions without wounding the feelings of each other, and whatever I may say, I say it with a spirit of good will and friendship to all. As long as our party was losing, anyone could lead it but now that the star of hope is arising in the east, and that we feel we shall soon again be victorious, a number of leaders arise and with the leaders, all of which I am grateful for, there comes a number of complaints against the old leaders, and it is these complaints that I wish to discuss. "I most cordially and heartily concur with the complaints which have been made against the present rules for conducting the primaries. For two years I have advocated that these rules be changed in order that the entire populace of the Republican party in Colorado could voice its sentiment at the primaries, but we must remember that these rules were made when the Republican party had to fight its way through the supreme court in order to secure the Republican electors on the ticket. However, those days are past, and now the rules should be changed." The senator then in a few words referred to the fact of the criticisms that are being made against federal officeholders who are holding prominent political positions. He said that at present he was heartily in favor of the federal officeholders refraining from mixing in politics, but he said he could not forget the day when it was impossible to find other persons than federal officeholders who would keep the party management together. He told of the time in 1896 when it was impossible to find two merchants who would allow a rope to be stretched across the streets from their buildings, whereon a McKinley picture could be hung, and he said in those days such rules as are now in force were necessary and it was also necessary that the federal officeholders keep the political machinery of the Republican party together. Mr. Wolcott did not agree with a number of persons who have questioned the fitness of the present contingent of federal officeholders. He admitted that there might be a few who were unfit for the office, but he contended that the majority of those in office were well qualified to hold the same. He said: "I remember five years ago an old man belonging to the Loyal legion who had fought four years for his country who, when it seemed that the Colorado Republican electors would be instructed to cast their vote for Mr. Bryan, went about over this state doing what he could for the party and who wrote hundreds of letters and deleted[?] [*19473*] his money and time to hold the party together. I also remember when he and a few others, among them being a woman from Custer county, met in the little room of the Brown hotel and there sat in session until 2 o'clock in the morning, preparing the Republican electors, and who afterwards worked valiantly for the electors, and I also remember that that same old man is today a federal officeholder in this state, and when you say that he is not fit for the position, I want to know your reason." He then spoke of the time in the same year when every paper in the state except the Gazette was against the Republican party and he described the time when he spoke in Coliseum hall with 7,000 people on the outside clamoring against him. In conclusion he said that where there might be wrongs, in the federal office contingent, yet it was a number of these who had stood by him and who had held up the party and he must be excused if he did not join in the clamor to appoint others. In concluding he said: "However, it makes no difference who is appointed to the land office, or to any other office, but it does make a difference whether or not we shall enter the coming campaign with bitterness and hatred among ourselves, or whether we shall enter it with a solid phalanx against the enemy. I for one, will acquiesce in any appointment that our noble president may make. [*19474*]PRESENT CRISIS IN REPUBLICAN PARTY Mr. P. B. Stewart Issues an Extended Statement Carefully Reviewing the Situation in Respect to Republican Pledges Relative to the United States Senatorship. Special to the Gazette. Denver, Jan. 17. - Philip B. Stewart tonight issued the following statement: "To the Republicans of Colorado: "The time has come to consider with care the issue which Mr. Wolcott raises with the Republican party in Colorado, for we have reached a real crisis in the life of the party in the state. "As a first step we must carry clearly in mind the conditions which surrounded and shaped the campaign just passed. The party had, for six years, been a minority party in the state: it did not have the confidence of sufficient voters to place it in power; it had not been winning to its support those who had been growing into citizenship during the previous years, nor had it held the increasing class of substantial and thoughtful citizens who had grown more or less independent of party lines, nor had it attracted those who had ambitions which could not be realized under the restraints and oppressions of Republican party management. In short the party had failed to keep step with the advance of the state; its horizon was not broad enough; it was not a party of the people; it did not trust its own members; it was calloused, hidebound and unprogressive; it was held together as a political organization by petty conspiracies, petty tricks of conventions; by secret manipulations and schemes to which the voters danced and out of which grew no sane, broad, wise lines of state policy. In order to move out of the ruts Republicans were generally agreed that some effective steps should be taken to bring to the party and its ticket the confidence and support of all who had been or could be made Republicans and to this end that the slate should be wiped clean, old differences forgotten, and a broad way opened to whomsoever could be rallied to candidates of character on a platform of honest service to the interests of the state. "The state committee was reorganized, Mr. D. B. Fairley was elected chairman. Mr. Fairley had been a Republican in the state for 25 years; he had always ardently supported Mr. Wolcott and was still, at the time he became chairman, his warm friend. Mr. Fairley is a man of incorruptible integrity, courageous and loyal. His convictions are slowly reached after a full hearing on both sides but when formed are inflexibly acted on. His one aim has been to serve his party; this he has done with complete self-abnegation; he organized and achieved victory and did this with a high courage most rare in political service. "In preparing to bring about these results it became clear to Mr. Fairley, and his view was shared by his counsellors, that there was a widespread prejudice in the party throughout the state against ex-Senator Wolcott and certain political conditions for which he was held responsible. We need not discuss the justice of this view. It was a fact to be reckoned with in planning the campaign. Mr. Wolcott's best friends frankly conceded it and agreed that party success was paramount and that party success would be jeopardized unless Mr. Wolcott and his well-understood ambition to recover his seat in the senate were both kept out of sight in the campaign. It was known that only two years ago the enormous campaign fund used in the state (a fund exceeding $200,000) had been mainly directed to elect a Republican legislature for the purpose of sending Mr. Wolcott to the senate and on that issue but seven Republican members were returned. It was agreed that the experiment was too costly to repeat; therefore it came about that Mr. Wolcott did not appear in the campaign but did, with full acquiescence in the plan, depart from the state in order to increase the vote for the party. He went farther. Believing the struggle to regain the Republican control a hopeless one he withheld all financial support and only recovered his interest in party affairs after the news of the splendid party success had opened the door once more to the United States senate. [*19475*] "We find, then, that Mr. Wolcott, on the advice of his friends and by his own acts and with the approval of all in the party councils, had encouraged, for the purpose of winning a Republican victory, the voters of the state to believe that the party was in fact, more important than the individual. "The party plan of campaign proceeded on this theory, in the belief that it was sincere and not a trick of bunco. Through the speaking bureau and statements iterated and reiterated by candidates and others charged with responsibility in the campaign, this slogan of the party for itself and the state, not for Wolcott, was sent broadcast on its mission of capturing the confidence of thousands who did not wish to aid Mr. Wolcott, but did wish a change in the political control of the state. But it seems that, of all others, the legislators themselves were most put on the defensive by the fear of a Wolcott legislature. "In Weld county the candidates for the legislature published in the papers and distributed through the medium of 2,000 postal cards, a pledge that they would under no circumstances support Mr. Wolcott. In Mineral county a similar pledge was circulated to every voter who could be reached by the mails. The representative from Douglas county openly stated to his constituents that he was not for Wolcott and won his election, as he believes, thereby, in this doubtful county. Pueblo county, in its convention, pledged its candidates to support a candidate from the south of the state and in this euphemistic way intentionally excluded Mr. Wolcott in order to swell the Republican vote. In a similar way the voters of Lake county were induced to support the legislative ticket and would without any manner of doubt, have been hopelessly defeated had they run as supporters of Mr. Wolcott. In two other counties where the party elected its ticket, candidates especially impressed on visiting speakers that these speakers should openly state, if pressed by questions from the audience, that Mr. Wolcott was not a factor in the campaign. "This partial review of the party attitude during the campaign could be extended and made still more explicit, but enough has been said to make clear that every effort was made to impress the Republicans of Colorado that Mr. Wolcott was not an issue. Upon whom is the blame when men decline to caucus under such conditions? Can a man go into caucus to see whether he shall hold up a train or rob a bank? Is it true that the platitude of majority rule supersedes the plain code of true men since the great Nazarene said, "Thou shalt not lie?" Is not that man the true object of contempt who stabs men's characters in the back by pronunciamento and misstatement when he finds the tide of his ambition checked by the rock of a plighted word? "As a party we can do one of two things: Admit that we were doing that which Mr. Wolcott apparently intended to do when he withdrew from Colorado, viz; Playing a confidence game pure and simple; or, we can act like honest men and an honest party and stand squarely up to the test of good faith to which we are subjected as a result of Mr. Wolcott's rash impatience to go back to Washington. It is made clear that Mr. Wolcott will not aid the party. He cares nothing for the honor of these men who bear credentials from confiding Republicans. "We love our state and are devoted to its interests.' "We believe its welfare to be forever interwoven with the welfare of the Republican party.' "These words are the freshest from Mr. Wolcott's pen. A party is worth what its members have of truth and character whatever name it bears. Promises, whether implied by departure to deceive by disappearing from the state or expressed in signed instruments reaffirming a pledge to every eye they meet will be kept by every Republican if he loves 'his state and its interests,' and, if he does not, the 'welfare' of Colorado is never to be 'interwoven' with the welfare of such a party as he will help constitute. The Republicans who have not and will not vote for Mr. Wolcott can bear his empty phrases of 'traitor, renegade, deputy Democrat,' they can bear the obscene and brutal epithets to which they have all been vicariously subjected in his headquarters, through committees they have sent. They can bear vindictive threats of political annihilation, and, when all is said, they can return to their homes and all the efforts which Mr. Wolcott can put forth will not withdraw from these men the confidence and the support of the sound good sense and loyalty of that great majority which respects a man who keeps his word and his faith. In the long run, this is the only capital even the politician has. Mr. Wolcott's campaign has some features [p]which make the appearance far different from the reality. During last week, notably just before the organization of the house, and again at the time of the state committee meeting, the lobby of the Brown hotel was packed with people and scarcely a word except in Wolcott's behalf was to be heard. Public sentiment was unanimous that he should be returned to the senate. I had the curiosity to analyze this unanimity. I found that there were present 73 office holders, nine clerks from one federal office, three from another and other groups of twos. [*19476*] "There were present over 40 relatives and friends of these holders of office; there were present several officers or employes of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. These gentlemen were, of course, all entitled to their opinions, and to such great weight as their standing among their friends might have. Their presence on this occasion was an organized move and these gentlemen were gathered from the four corners of the state for the purpose of getting their united voices in one place, well apart from the unorganized and forgotten party at large. It was repeated with more sinister purpose and effect when, on the day of committee meeting, many of these gentlemen were present and voted both by proxy and without proxy and without color of right on the motion placed before the committee. The deep solicitude of the Denver & Rio Grande railway in Mr. Wolcott's success is cause for reflection. The local officers have gone to the limit as it seems to me of discretion, in the course they are following. Not once merely, but on several occasions in this legislature they have summoned the member and not only threatened to withdraw, but have withdrawn annual passes and have also refused renewal of commissions of employment under the road. These 17 gentlemen, these 'traitors,' these 'renegades,' who oppose Mr. Wolcott, are men whom I should like to feel were with me in my last stand. Their fidelity to themselves is assurance enough that they will be faithful to their party. I do not confound Mr. Wolcott with the Republican party, as he seems to do. I know their course will lead safely to the end of a Republican senator. They only need the support of the other Republicans whom I refuse to believe have been misled by 'unprincipled and unscrupulous leaders,' but rather that they are forced under the imperious leadership of Mr. Wolcott to a position desired neither by themselves nor their constituents. Where they are made the plaything of an untimely and unyielding ambition. "Philip B. Stewart." A letter was sent tonight by the anti-Wolcott members of the house to the Wolcott supporters announcing their readiness to enter a caucus if Mr. Wolcott would withdraw from the race for the senatorship. [*19477*]A Faithful LEADER in the Cause of Economy and Reform, the Defender of Truth and Justice, the Foe of Fraud and Corruption. CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1902. Governor Lee - President Roosevelt Was Governor Lee Responsible for the Elevation of President Roosevelt? The Decrees of Necessity Sometimes Produce Startling Results. A way back at the beginning of 1898, Andrew E. Lee was governor of South Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt was assistant secretary of the navy. War in Cuba was going on red-handed and rumors of war with Spain were flashed over the wires from Washington by "scooping" correspondents. Many desired to see Uncle Sam take a hand in the Cuban muss, while others of a less warlike nature were confident that Uncle Sam and the haughty Spaniard would never come to blows over the rights or wrongs of the struggling patriots in Cuba. Governor Lee was one of the men who was thoroughly in sympathy with the struggling patriots, and from the prompt action of Theodore Roosevelt in giving up his portfolio in the navy department when war was declared, it is quite evidence his great big heart beat in unison with the hopes and aims of the veterans under Gomez. Spain threw down the mailed gauntlet when her cowardly representatives in Havana destroyed the Maine. That dire and dreadful blow swept to the winds all further thought of peace or a peaceful settlement of the bloody war waged by Spain against men, women and even children in the mad effort to conquer and destroy the rebels and lay waste that fertile land. The die was cast. No power on earth could stay the hand of vengeance called to action by the destruction of the Maine. The Maine was destroyed on February 15, 1898. War was declared on April 21, 1898. The intervening time was employed by both nations in preparing for the struggle. Governor Lee was expecting a call to furnish volunteers, while Theodore Roosevelt was doing the work of ten men in getting the navy in shape to maintain unsullied the honor of the flag on the high seas. Many give him credit for Admiral George Dewey being where he was when the order for battle was given. Be that as it may, we do know that to Theodore Roosevelt belongs the credit for cutting all the old red tape around the navy department and putting life and action into every navy yard in the nation. With the introduction of Col. Melvin Grigsby, who becomes the prominent rider himself in days agone when the gallant Marquis DeMores had converted Medora, on the banks of the Little Missouri, into a red hot rough rider town. We know the distinguished Frenchman and he was a good deal of rough rider himself. He led an expedition into northern Africa and died with his men. Theodore Roosevelt learned to love a rough rider's life on the western limits of Dakota territory. He hunted wild game and roughed it with the best of them, while all the time gaining the health and strength and vigor of a frontiersman. Is it any wonder then that his great big heart warmed at the actor in this historical incident, we will pass him for the present and bring him into action in his proper place. Thus we hastely pass over the preliminaries which bring us face to face with the question: Was Governor Lee responsible for the elevation of Theodore Roosevelt? Let us carefully examine the facts which lead up to this most singular condition and you will find that Governor Lee had a very important part in the historical combination which brought about the elevation of Theodore Roosevelt to the office of vice- president. If he had not been vice-president he would not have become president when President McKinley died. If he hadn't been governor of New York when the Philadelphia convention met he would not have been nominated for vice-president. If he had not commanded the gallant rough riders he would not have been nominated and elected governor of New York! If the rough riders had not been organized as a distinct branch of the army it is more than likely Theodore Roosevelt would not have been in the army at all, for no other fighting arm of the government could have had any attraction for such a dashing spirit. The very name of rough rider had a charm to him. He had been a rough mention of a cowboy regiment, and the desire to command one must have been instantaneous. The rough riders would never have been authorized or organized had it not been for Col. Melvin Grigsby, who was attorney general of South Dakota during Governor Lee's first term, and Mr. Grigsby would not, in all probability, have been forced to go outside of his own state to seek a commission in the volunteer army had it not been for an "unpleasantness" that existed between him and Governor Lee, the reason for which hath no connection with our story. Col. Grigsby could secure no commission in the regular army. He must get a commission, if at all, as a volunteer officer, and he knew Governor Lee would not give him one. If he got a commission it must be as a volunteer, and he couldn't get one from any other state. The president had no power to commission officers for volunteers from the states at that time. Attorney General Grigsby was up against a mighty serious problem. There was no apparent opening for him anywhere and war was coming fast, after the black clouds rose from the sinking Maine surcharged with cries for vengeance from the dying heroes. He was bound to be in it, and was too old to enlist. He must secure a commission. How was he to do it? Governor Lee forced him to go to Washington for a commission. That commission called for rough riders. The rough riders appealed to the dashing and forceful nature of the young man who was cutting red tape and pounding action into the sleepy bureaucrats of the gold laced navy. It was in March 1898 when Attorney General Grigsby sat in the office of the Locke hotel at Pierre, trying to solve the problem of a commission. No war could go in with his country involved unless he was in it. That was his fixed determination. In the midst of his perplexities, fifteen or twenty cowboys rode past the hotel with cowboy speed and action and that solved the problem in his mind. No better material in the world for soldiers than the American cowboy. Perfect horsemen, brave, dashing, fearless, resourceful. [*19478*] Col. Melvin Grigsby, Third United States Volunteer Cavalry. "I'll do it," said Grigsby, and in ten minutes a dispatch was on its way to Washington tendering Secretary of War Alger a regiment of cowboys for service in Cuba. He hastened to Sioux Falls where he received the following dispatch: WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, March 25, 1898. MR. MELVIN GRIGSBY, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. DEAR SIR: Your telegram of the 23rd instant, addressed to the Secretary of War, has been received. He bids me say to you that in case such services should be required, you will be borne in mind. Very Respectfully, (Signed.) H. C. CORBIN, Adjutant General. Attorney General Grigsby was convinced that war must come soon, hence he went to Washington early in April, where he found everything in the hurry and bustle of preparation for war. Volunteers were to be called for from the various states and the idea of cowboy regiments from the western states was popular with General Miles and the Secretary of war. The idea was all right and in line with Grigsby's suggestion, but cowboy regiments from the western states brought him no nearer a commission than when he first telegraphed Alger, because the Governers of the several states in the west would commission the officers for such cowboy or rough rider organizations raised in their state from Colonel down, and Grigsby's relations with Governor Lee offered no hope for him in the state organization. A bill had been introduced by Senator Warren calling for a regiment of cowboys to be raised in Wyoming That fell short of Grigsby's plan. He wanted an amendment to the volunteer army bill calling for United States volunteers and giving the president power to appoint the officers. Senator Kyle assisted Mr. Grigsby in securing an interview with Senator Warren who was a member of the committee on military affairs in the senate. Mr. Grigsby unfolded his plan and the scope of the amendment he desired incorporated in the army bill. Senator Warren said no such amendment could pass the senate or house, because the army bill had already passed the house and was about to be reported to the senate for final and speedy action. Grigsby could almost see defeat staring him in the face. He argued with Warren and stuck by his grounds so firmly that Senator Warren finally consented to report Grigsby's amendment, which he had already prepared. In thirty minutes the army bill and the amendment had been read in the senate and it passed, and was returned to the house for concurrence in the amendment, where it was amended to read, "Not to exceed three thousand men." Grigsby had laid the foundation for a volunteer commission from the president. Could he get it? There was opposition to his being commissioned from his own state. In a few hours after the amendment passed, President McKinley commissioned Leonard Wood as Colonel and Theodore Roosevelt as Lieutenant Colonel of the First regiment. Judge Torrey of Wyoming was commissioned Colonel of the Second regiment, and Grigsby was on the anxious seat. At last the ambition of the gentleman from South Dakota was gratified. A commission came, and with it the rank of Colonel Third regiment of rough riders. Colonel Grigsby had won a glorious victory over red tape state pride and the army prejudice. For the first time since the civil war a president had commissioned men to command volunteers. The First South Dakota Infantry Volunteers had been organized and the officers commissioned by Governor Lee while Grigsby was in Washington. The three rough rider regiments were duly organized and equipped. The first regiment was the only on sent to the front. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, and gallantly led the advance on Santiago. This splendid regiment led by the dashing and fearless Roosevelt covered itself with glory. "Roosevelt's rough riders" won the applause of the American people. The dashing young man from Long Island was the hero of the hour, and his fame made him Governor of New York. He was too honest to suit the old time politicians of that great state. T.C. Platt and other ambitious men feared his growing popularity and dreaded his open administration in behalf of clean government, decided to nominate him for vice president and get him away from Albany. This they did and by one of those mysteries of life and death the final step was given him. Now we come to the original proposition, Was Governor Lee of South Dakota responsible for the elevation of Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency? Certain it is that Governor Lee forced Grigsby to seek a commission from the president and this commission came through circumstances and conditions entirely outside of all ordinary rules or regulations prescribed for the army in war or peace. To get his position he had to secure the organization of an independent branch of the army which made it also possible for the promotion of Theodore Roosevelt. We have told you how Grigsby did it and why he did it. Cowboy soldiers furnished the inspiration that pleased the warlike impulse of the dashing spirit that was growing restless under the red tape methods of the navy department. No other branch of the army could have suited the man who climbed the bullet swept face of San Juan hill to glorious victory. From San Juan to the vice presidency was the culmination of the hope of American manhood. Governor Lee forced Col. Grigsby to go outside the state for a commission. Col. Grigsby, to get a commission, was compelled to originate a scheme which produced a new class of volunteers which made it possible for Theodore Roosevelt to secure a commission also. The cowboy cavalrymen brought Theodore Roosevelt to the front, and it is almost certain that no other branch of the service could have had any attraction for the hero of San Juan. The glory and fame of the dashing leader who stormed the Spanish stronghold made him Governor of New York. The politicians of New York feared the open, fearless honest administration of Governor Roosevelt, and to prevent his renomination for governor, were forced to secure his nomination for vice president. Grigsby found the cowboys and the cowboys found a commander, and that commander found the opportunity and the people made him vice president. Now draw you own conclusions. Wasn't Governor Lee responsible for the wonderful combination of circumstances which produced the hero of San Juan. England has adopted the rough rider system of warfare in Africa so gloriously inaugurated in Cuba, but she has no western cowboys and no Col. Roosevelt. Would this sketch be complete without stating that Colonel Roosevelt will be nominated for president in 1904, and elected. [*19479*]State of New York, Comptroller's Office, OFFICE OF CORPORATION TAX COMMISSIONER, 257 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. Corporation Tax Bureau. WALTER B. ATTERBURY, COMMISSIONER, FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK. New York, January 18, 1902. (Personal and private) [ackd 1-20-1902 M File cr*] To the President, Washington, D. C. Sir: - It is reported in Brooklyn that you have determined not to re-appoint Robert Sharkey as Naval Officer of the Port of New York. If this is correct I would be glad to have my name considered by you for that place but not mentioned as a candidate. In this event I would respectfully refer you as to the wisdom or propriety of appointing me, and my fitness for the place to the following:- Hon. William R. Merriam, Director of Census,- St Clair Mac Kelway of the Brooklyn Eagle,- Ex-mayor Charles A. Schieren,- and Willis L. Ogden of Brooklyn. While Mr. Woodruff and Mr. Dady would be opposed to my appointment because I thought it unwise for Mr. Dady to be appointed Election Commissioner,- I am quite sure that Senator Platt would acquiesce in my appointment provided he knew that Mr. Sharkey would not be appointed and if you stated to him that it was your desire to appoint me. My relations with Senators Platt and Depew and with [*19480*]State of New York, Comptroller's Office, OFFICE OF CORPORATION TAX COMMISSIONER, 257 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. CORPORATION TAX BUREAU. WALTER B. ATTERBURY, COMMISSIONER, FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK. New York, January 18, 1902. #2 (To the President) Governor Odell are now and always have been most cordial. It may not be amiss for me to state that events have justified my breaking away from the Brooklyn "machine" last Spring. President Mc Kinley appointed me Postmaster of Brooklyn and I declined the appointment. He also offered to appoint me Commissioner of Emigration on two occasions and I declined. Senator Platt wanted me to take charge of the United States Census for the entire City of New York but I sent word I could not undertake it at that time. Later I agreed to and did take charge of a portion of the territory namely;- all Long Island and Staten Island. After I had been in charge of this for a month Governor Merriam desired to have me take charge of the Manufacturing Census of the entire City of New York but I was compelled to decline. May I ask you to be so kind as to consider this communication as strictly confidential. I beg to remain Very respectfully yours, W.B. Atterbury [*19481*][*165*] Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions, limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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 nor 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.           RECEIVED at Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th & F. Streets, Washington, D.C. 27 A H SC 1123am 20 dh Jan 18th 1902 StLouis MO 18th Hon Henry C Payne Postmaster General Washington DC Your message received I appreciate the invitation so kindly communicated by you and will be in Washington Monday twentieth inst Alex C Cochran. [*19482*][enclosed in Payne 1-18-02][*[enc. in Lodge 1-21-02]*] New York, Jan 18 1902 Dear Senator, Charles Stewart Davison (Harvard '75) has studied the Schley case with great care and precision. He has sent the enclosed to Roosevelt, (whom he knows) but thinks that to do all possible towards bringing [*19483*]very truly yours Paul Dana it to his attention it may be well to pursue it from another source. So I send it for your disposal. If Schley is not to be exposed, a failure to point to him the remedy of a court martial would leave him with a pretense of denial of justiceMiller, Fincke &* Brandegee, 80 Genesse Street, Utica, N.Y. Jany. 18th 1902 My dear Theodore The invitation to the reception to be held at the White House January 28th duly received. As it is directed to Mr & Mrs Fincke, I assume you do not know that Mrs Fincke died suddenly of apoplexy Nov. 20th. I rather thought, if I thought at all about it, that you would see the notice of her death in the New York papers. I should certainly have seen you long ago had it not been for this. My daughter has been with me all the time but Rex is in India – was unable to reach him by cable & it was not until Jany. 6th that he heard of his mothers death. But enough about myself. I want to tell you how delighted I am that Miss Roosevelt is to christen the Kaiser’s yacht. I remember meeting her at Albany & Rex has also met her somewhere in his travels. Its perfectly fine & it makes me think more kindly ofof the mad Emperor than I ever have before. If his majesty will only follow it up by establishing an imperial foot ball eleven & request young Ted to come over to Berlin & coach it, I am sure that more will be done to cement friendly relations between the two countries than all the diplomacy known to Europe could do in a decade. The Harvard Club of Eastern & Central N.Y. beginning at Albany & going west to Syracuse, north to Plattsburgh & south to Binghamton, holds its fourth annual dinner at the Fort Schuyler Club Utica Jany. 24th The membership has risen to about 135. Edmund Watson of N.Y. Rev. Percy Grant of N.Y. & Prof Hollis of Harvard are to attend & speak – I want very much a letter from you to myself as President of the Club, which can be read at the dinner, for of course I cannot attend. It will only take you a few moments to write & will do an immense amount of good to the University. There is so much rot now a days about the democracy of Yale, that I should like a few words from you as what true democracy is & that it exists at Harvard as it does no where else in the world. Would not bother you for myself, but ask it all for Harvards sake. Remember me most sincerely to Mrs. Roosevelt & know I am always faithfully yours, F. G. Fincke [*Do Consider Smoke must be abolished TR*][*ackd 1-18-1902 CF*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON D.C. My Dear Mr. President: Our friends in Louisiana have suggested the names of four colored men, if a colored man is to be appointed Naval Officer — Cohen, Scott, Blandin and Smith. They do not give me the initials. I wrote you about Cohen but submit this list and in addition the names of E. E. Wood and Gen'l. A.S. Badger if awhite man is to be appointed. Truly yours, M A Hanna [*19487*][[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-18-1902 PPF Pr*] Dec. 18. Dear Theodore Part of the proposed scheme for New York is a lunch on board the Hohnzollern after the launching. Have you any objection to being present? The Committee are drowned in a sea of projects. As soon as they have got them into some sort of tentative shape, the scheme will be submitted to you — for approval amendment or rejection. Yours faithfully John Hay [*19488*][*File cr*] DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE QUI PRO DOMINA JUSTITIA SEQUITUR Office of the Attorney General, Washington, D. C. January 18th., 1902. To The President: Sir:- For your information I submit the following comparative statement of notion on Pardon Cases during the four months of your administration, as compared with the last four months of President McKinley's administration. Considered by Pardoned or Denied the President Commuted President McKinley 114 75 39 President Roosevelt 123 49 74 Very Respectfully, P.C. Knox Attorney General. By C. C. Song, Secretary [*19489*][*[for 1 enclosure see Cochran 1-18-02]*] [[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-18-1902*] THE POSTMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON January 19, 1902. My dear Mr. President: I enclose a telegram from Gen. Alexander G. Cochran. General Cochran is general counsel of the Missouri Pacific system, and is very familiar with the situation in the southwestern territories and Kansas and Missouri. I think his advice will be valuable and that he has much information which it might be well for you to draw from him. Very truly yours, H C Payne Postmaster-General You will remember you suggested he come HCP The President. [*19490*][*[for 1 enclosure see Cochran 1-18-02]*] [[shorthand]] [*ackd 1-18-1902*] THE POSTMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON January 19, 1902. My dear Mr. President: I enclose a telegram from Gen. Alexander G. Cochran. General Cochran is general counsel of the Missouri Pacific system, and is very familiar with the situation in the southwestern territories and Kansas and Missouri. I think his advice will be valuable and that he has much information which it might be well for you to draw from him. Very truly yours, H C Payne Postmaster-General You will remember you suggested he come HCP The President. [*19490*][*File cr*] [*[1-18-02]*] To the President. Dear Sir: Full explanation and answer are submitted to the communications received January 14 from the Secretary to the President. Since my graduation at Yale in 1850, my life has been passed much in the public eye. The President has known for many years the reputation accorded to me in the state of New York. In Attica, my native city, I was President of the Fort Schuyler Club, the leading social organization there, succeeding Horatio Seymour and Francis Kernan, and when called to New York, I was President of the Oneida Historical Society, succeeding Horatio Seymour. When President Harrison without my knowledge appointed me Assistant Treasurer of the United States at New York in 1889, my fellow citizens without distinction of creed or party volunteered to make up my bond of $400,000, and democrats and Catholics vied with republicans of every faction and Protestants of all denominations, and Englishmen, Irishmen, Scotch, Welsh and Germans, were rivals in the friendly task. At the close of my term as Assistant Treasurer in 1893, Mr. Carlisle, Secretary of the Treasury for President Cleveland, under whom I served for a month and a half, wrote: "The Department appreciates fully and commands the admirable manner in which the affairs of the office have been conducted during your incumbency." [*19491*]2 While in New York I was President of St. David's Society, of the Patira Club, of the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association, and Vice President of the Republican Club of the City, and of other organizations. That Republican Club, a year after I came to my present post, made me its guest of honor at its first dinner of the season, March 26, 1898, under the Presidency of Senator Depew. My standing has not been lowered since I came to Washington. I have served here as President of the Men's Society of the Church of the Covenant and of the Yale Alumni Association, and am now President of the Washington Economic Society. The maxim is true: Nemo turpissimus repente. I have made mistakes. In my newspaper career, I laid out more money than was earned, and struggled to the utmost to ward off disaster. In real estate I built at the time of high prices and the property fell very far below cost. It may be a mistake that I have never relaxed in efforts to pay my debts, sacrificing everything and turning in all earnings and salary beyond a very simple living, to meet my obligations. My purpose is to keep up the fight and devote my earnings to secure my creditors. The facts deserve to be stated that Hamilton College conferred on me the degree of LL.D. in 1869, and Yale the same degree in 1884. [*19492*] 3 Dr. Ford's Letter. The transaction with Dr. Ford was not begun by any act of mine. My business in Attica since about 1872 was in a corporation known as Ellis H. Roberts & Co. My relation was that of President and Editor, while the financial business was managed by my nephew, George C. Roberts as Treasurer. The corporation ran down for several years. In 1887 I sold my house in which Dr. Ford states I "lived handsomely" and turned the proceeds into the corporation. My living expenses were cut down to the most modest level. After I went to New York in April, 1889, my nephew struggled not wisely, and borrowed money and endorsements for the corporation. The endorsement of Dr. Ford was asked and secured by my nephew without my knowledge, late in 1889 or early in 1890, and only after some time was I told of it. The form of it was upon a note of the corporation to my order and endorsed in advance by me, such as my nephew held for the business. When the corporation went into the hands of a Receiver, this note was in the same class with its other debts and ten or eleven [about ten] years ago was settled at the same rate. No distinction was possible. I wrote to Dr. Ford acknowledging my obligation upon the note and to him as endorser after myself. It remains one of the debts which I hope to pay. [*19493*] 4 Hamilton College. The Finance Committee of Hamilton College, consisting of P.V. Rogers and W.D. Walcott, worthy and able trustees, on July 27, 1883, placed a mortgage for $28,000 on property on Genesee Street, Utica, which had cost me $52,741, and had been appraised as worth $60,000. The interest on the mortgage was paid up to 1899, sixteen years. Then the Utica Herald, the principal tenant, was consolidated with another paper, and moved away. A store for which the rent had been $3,000 a year at one time, was long vacant, and for a while was rented at $200 a year to tenants who defaulted. Offices which had paid as much as $1,000 a year paid little or nothing. The value thus went out of the property, and the College foreclosed its mortgage and became the purchaser. Upon these facts I resigned from the Board of Trustees on which I had been an active member since 1872, up to the time I went to New York. The Brooks Case. Mrs. Brooks, my sister, knew much of my financial troubles, and in return for help given to her in previous years, was ready to extend assistance. We had always been particularly friendly, until her other relatives grew restive at her favors to me, and were able to induce her to bring suit for moneys [*19494*] 5 which she had let me have. Not familiar with business her testimony led to a decision and a judgment from which I was not able to appeal because the bonds required were too heavy. The matter was however adjusted by an agreement between us, February 27, 1901, for payment of the claim by installments. All of these installments thus far have been promptly paid as they have become due. Record as Treasurer. Since July 1, 1897, my record as Treasurer of the United States is clear and open. It is without spot or blemish. I have been watchful of the interests of the government, have been scrupulously attentive to every duty, and am familiar with every part of the work of the office. This has in some divisions more than doubled during my incumbency, while in others it has grown twenty and thirty per cent. The force employed from 295 has become 412. In the forty-third Congress it was my fortune to serve on a sub-committee of the Ways and Means for the investigation of certain abuses in the Treasury. This apprenticeship has proved useful in work in the Departments. The training here running towards five years, added to that in the New York office, takes me out of the militia and puts me in the rank of [*19495*]6 disciplined regulars. It broadens and increases the service which I can render the government, as it gives me something of the position of an expert. The Secretary of the Treasury and every one familiar with the Department can bear witness to the qualities and the fidelity of my work. The invitations from the Bankers' Associations of seven separate states and from the American Bankers Association to address them at their annual conventions during the past three years are testimonies of the estimate in all parts of the country, placed on my knowledge of finance and the workings of the Treasury. It will be an honor and a gratification if I can contribute to the success of your administration now and hereafter, and to the public welfare. With high personal regard and profound consideration for your exalted office, permit me to be Your Very Truly, Ellis H. Roberts Washington, January 18, 1902. [*19496*][*File*]DOUGLAS ROBINSON, CHARLES S. BROWN & CO. REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS, 160 BROADWAY. DOUGLAS ROBINSON, CHARLES S. BROWN, FREDERICK WINANT. UPTOWN OFFICE, 570 FIFTH AVENUE. CABLE ADDRESS, "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK. "TELEPHONE CONNECTION. NEW YORK, Jan 18 1902 [*Ackd 1-21-1902 ppf B*] Dear Theodore Only a line to thank you & Edith for your kind interest about Teddy. We all appreciated it. I am glad the boy is doing so well the Doctor says he is out of danger & is on the road to complete recovery the operation was a success & so was he he was as "Sandy" as you & I would like him to be. I think you are dead right about Joe Murray it would never do to appoint him to a position higher than he ought to have it would never do every one except Joe would object. When the Prince comes do not forget yours truly, wife, daughter & son at the launching and any of the public important functions in N. Y. or not bother yourself about [*19497*]it. I do not care myself so much but Corinne [& he] Teddy & Corinne would like to be on hand so would I. & I think they ought to see things as a matter of history. I know every one will want to go so do not want to bother you but we would appreciate it if you would give the hint to Mr Cortelyou. Good luck to you my dear fellow you are doing splendidly every one I meet, democrat & Rep. all say the same thing Love to all your family Yours D R [*[Robinson]*] [*Henry Prussia*]Dresden - A. Teutoburgst. 5 II 18/1 02. [* [1-18-02]*] Hochgeerehrter Herr Präsident! Heute am Geburtstag Ihrer lieben Schwester Anna, die ich sehr geliebt habe, kann ich es mir nicht versagen einige Zeilen an Sie zu schreiben. Diese sollen Ihnen sagen, mit welch hohem Interesse ich den neusten Ereignissen in den Vereinigten Staaten gefolgt bin. Wie freute [*19498*] [*Enc. in R. Roosevelt to TR 1-30-02 For att see 1-18-02*]ich mich, als ich den mir so lieben Namen Roosevelt als Präsident nennen hörte. Aus allen Berichten aus den Zeitungen ersah ich, daß Sie der Sohn der lieblichen Mrs. Roosevelt seien, mit der ich im Jahr 1873 mehrere Wochen in Karlsbad und Franzensbad weilen durfte. Wie würde sie sich an den Erfolgen ihres geliebten Sohnes gefreut haben. Wie freue ich mich so sehr, daß unser geliebter herrlicher Kaiser, Sie so geehrter Herr Präsident auch anerkannt und Ihr Töchterlein aufgefordert hat, die Taufe seines Schiffes zu vollziehen. Gott segne Sie in allem Ihrem Thun. Er segne Sie und Ihr ganzes Haus und bewahre Sie vor allem Übel. Dies der aufrichtige Wunsch Ihrer dem Haus Roosevelt treu ergebenen Selma Wackernagel. [*19499*] [IVVV] Seiner Hochgeboren dem Präsidenten der Ver. Staaten Mr. Robert Roosevelt. [*Ak*] New - York. [*37 Wall*] Amerika. [*19500*]Ubf. [German: Absender). F. Wackernagel. Dresden A. Teutoburgst 5. New York, N.Y. Feb. 2 1 - PM 1902 New York, N.Y. Feb. 3 12:30 PM 1902[*[MacVeagh]*] [[shorthand]] [*PPF Pr*] [*Ackd 1-20-1902*] 1719 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE January 19: 1902. Dear Mr. President: I cannot allow our discussion of last evening to end without these few additional words: My only political wish and hope is for your success and continuance in office, because I know you desire to do the best possible for the country; but it is for that reason that when I see what I regard as mistakes, and my opinion is challenged, I must try to point them out, I never intrude them. I wish you to remain on the best of possible terms with Quayism and all it implies, wherever it exists, so long as you don't lower your own flag from the height at which it has publicly floated - But dont try to close your eyes to this basic fact = Rooseveltism stands for what can be done in the public interest in public office; while [*19501*]Quayism - as it is far from being confined to Penna: stands for what of private gain can be got out of public office - So you see it is not fair of you to expect the representatives of the one system to nominate to you men who believe in the other. Quayites wherever they live must in duty bound nominate to you trusty henchmen who accept their creed and practice it - and their creed is not yours and never can be. The taint on Saylor was no taint in their eyes. The taint on MacMichael was no taint in their eyes. Indeed in both cases the use of a public office for unlawful private gain was a distinct recommendation and it ought to be both in your eyes it is a horrible disqualification and always will be. No matter how hard you try to accept such things as an inviolable part of your great trials and difficulties. At the last municipal election in Philada: the leaders of the gang of thieves in power there already called themselves: The Republican Tammany - treating of the offices they controlled and the contracts at their disposal just as the Democratic Tammany did in New York. Both you & Root morosely congratulated New York in throwing off the deadly incubus of its Tammany and you are about to appoint to a public office of confidence and integrity a member of the Phila Tammany, who has never balked at any service its sackers have required of him. There is no hand to yourself with Quay or Penrose. Just because your constitutional duty of suggesting to them - not one of their cronies - But a good National Republican to whom they can take no objection both will well represent your regard of public service & not theirs. For thus acting and I know them both very well, they are both likely to quarrel with no plan to commit suicide. But no matter what you do as I know you seek to serve the country. I am with you heart and soul. Best wishes ever Sincerely yours, Wayne MacVeagh [*19502*][*Ackd 1-24-1902 CF*] Naval Home Philadelphia Penna Jan 19 1902 The President My dear Sir: I have had no official notification of the distinction you are said to have intended for me therefore the privilege of addressing you about it may be a questionable one, but as I was, without any solicitation on my part, informed by Mr Emory Smith, late Postmaster General, that you named me at a cabinet meeting, I cannot help writing to tell you that no one could be more gratified or feel more deeply the honor conferred. As my service has never given me any experience with the ceremonials at courts or in foreign capitals I may be lacking in the requirements [*19503*]that would give confidence to me or perhaps entire satisfaction to you, should any complications about the appointments arise, these reasons may influence you, and in such a case, however great the disappointment to me, I shall always be gratefully yours Very respectfully, C. E. Clark, Captain U.S.N. [*19504*][*[For 1 enclosure see 1-14-02]*] [*[ca 1-20-02]*] [*Ackd 1-20-1902*] Thursday Morning Dear Mr. Cortelyou The president may come to see the inclosed slip, as it contains some friends he mentioned to me I had arranged to have it sent by Associated Press from Cincinnati, and it was filed for transmission, but it was delivered at Chicago, the distributing front. However, it will have quite a circulation at the west. Very Respectfully and truly yours, H.V. Boynton [*19505*][*Ackd 1/22/1902*] Crownpoint Arizona Jany 20th 1902 Col Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States Washington D. C. Dear Sir- Living in that portion of the U. S. which, at the present time it would seem is distinguishing itself by its manifold charges & objections, I feel constrained to write you in the spirit of friendship a personal letter, assuring you that unless my signature is attached thereto, I have no particular sympathy with such monuments. Your wishes in all matters pertaining to territorial appointments in Arizona will be always paramount with me & in accordance with same I shall shape my actions. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant Col. Alexander O. Brodie [*19506*] TELEGRAM. Cipher. [shorthand] [*Ansd 1-20-1902 Wrote Secy Navy 1-22-1902 Wrote Dr. [?ll] 1-23-1902*] White House, Washington. (Subject to correction). Berlin, January 20, 1902 Cortelyou, White House, Washington. Prince Henry greatly pleased with President's selection of Admiral Evans to receive him, but is especially anxious that Evans shall be detailed to accompany him. There seems a strong feeling of personal friendship. May I inform Prince that his wish is granted? White. [*Message regarding Evans received. Action desired will be taken with pleasure. Cortelyou. *] [*19507*]but a limited number of places in my office that are outside of the classified service. A vacancy may, however, occur at any time in the deputies' force, or circumstances may shape themselves that I can secure an additional allowance for another appointment as my present small allowance would certainly warrant it. Marshall Henkel wishes me to inform you that on the 18th inst. he recommended James J. Kennedy to the Honorable, the Attorney General for appointment to a position in his office, and as soon as the Marshall receives his commission he will be appointed. Mr. Kennedy is the man recommended to the Marshall by Capt. Goddard. On returning home I informed my good wife how well I was received by the President, and that the President said that I would be reappointed. She wishes me to sincerely thank you for her, and hopes and prays for your continued good health and success for your administration. Very respectfully, Ferdinand Eidman [shorthand] [*Ackd 1-22-1902 P.F.*] New York, January 20, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. Sir:- Agreeable to your suggestion made to me on Saturday, I had the pleasure of calling on Capt. F. Norton Goddard accompanied by Marshall W. Henkel. During our interview we discussed many things, and I assured the Captain that I would fill the first vacancy in my office by any person he would recommend. He in return assured me that that would be a source of great satisfaction to him. The Captain was very well satisfied with out interview which lasted quite sometime. You, of course, are aware that there are [*19508*]Frank B. Noyes, President. Clark Howell, First Vice-President. Thomas M. Patterson, Second Vice President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. The Associated Press. Directors Stephen O'Meara, Whitelaw Reid, Don C. Seitz, W. L. McLean, Albert J. Barr, George Thompson, Victor F. Lawson, Charles W. Knapp, Charles P. Taft, Harvey W. Scott, Frank B. Noyes, Thomas G. Rapier, Herman Ridder, M. H. de Young, Charles H. Grasty. ALBANY, N. Y. GEO. E. GRAHAM, CORRESPONDENT. EMPIRE THEATRE BUILDING, Telephone, Albany, 1085. and admirer of Admiral Schley's, I am also intensely interested in you, and under no circumstances, or for any purpose, would I offer you advice which I had any idea would do anything else than assist you [in] to popularity, and in obtaining the same high standard as President as marked your career as Governor. Believe me, Very sincerely, Geo. E. Graham [*19511*] [*Ackd 1-22-1902 [cr] Schley*] Frank B. Noyes, President. Clark Howell, First Vice-President. Thomas M. Patterson, Second Vice President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. The Associated Press. Directors Stephen O'Meara, Whitelaw Reid, Don C. Seitz, W. L. McLean, Albert J. Barr, George Thompson, Victor F. Lawson, Charles W. Knapp, Charles P. Taft, Harvey W. Scott, Frank B. Noyes, Thomas G. Rapier, Herman Ridder, M. H. de Young, Charles H. Grasty. ALBANY, N. Y. GEO. E. GRAHAM, CORRESPONDENT. EMPIRE THEATRE BUILDING, Telephone, Albany, 1085. Jan. 20, 1902. President Theodore Roosevelt. The White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- You have done me the honor to send a personal request for a consultation with you upon the presentation of the Schley brief. It just happens that I have made arrangements to go to Chicago on Friday as a guest of the Hamilton Club and the Press Club, and as I know you are anxious to dispose of the question immediately I send you in tabulated form, my views. I know you will remember that I was an eyewitness to all the events of the campaign and with really more opportunity to observe, many times, than were officers engaged in other work. I know you will also remember that first and foremost, [des] despite the fact that I am a dear personal friend [*19510*] [shorthand] [*Ackd 1-25-1902 ppr*] CHARLES STEDMAN HANKS, 53 STATE ST. BOSTON, Jan. 20, 1902. Dear Roosevelt: There is nothing official about this. Nat Brigham '80, who has had hard sledding out West ranching, etc., has made a new plunge for a livelihood and is now East on a stereoptican lecturing tour, which is a credit to his persistency. To set the ball rolling his way, Billy Gaston, Billy Hooper, Curtis Guild, Tucker Burr, 'Bungy' Cutler, Casas, Lawrence, myself, etc., twenty in all, are to entertain him at the Misery Island Club, Beverly, Mass., Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26. Of course you can't come, but if you would like to be with us, send us a telegram Saturday and be with us with your ego. I remember you said on the train last winter, "Are you doing anything for your country?" I am now trying to do something for a college mate, whose pluck I admire. Yours very truly, Chas S. Hanks [*19512*][*Hanna*] [*ackd*] [*Pres*] CHIEF JUSTICE, B.L.D. GUFFY. JUDGES. THOMAS H. PAYNTER, GEORGE DuRELLE, JAMES D. WHITE, A. R. BURHAM, J. R. HOBSON, ED. C. O'REAR. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS OF KENTUCKY FRANKFORT January 20, 1902. Hon. M. A. Hanna, U.S.S. Washington, D.C. My Dear Sir: The brief but pleasant correspondence I had the honor to have with you in the Spring of 1898 will, I hope, excuse if it does not justify this letter, the object of which is to ask you, if not out of order, to use your influence in behalf of the re-appointment of Mr. Barnett of Hartford, Kentucky, to the office of Surveyor of the Port at Louisville, Kentucky. That he has faithfully discharged his duty can not be and, so far as I am advised, has not been questioned. Four of the judges of the Court of Appeals, which is the court of last resort in this State, are to be elected next November. There is only one Republican majority in [*19513*]CHIEF JUSTICE, B.L.D. GUFFY. JUDGES. THOMAS H. PAYNTER, GEORGE DuRELLE, JAMES D. WHITE, A. R. BURHAM, J. R. HOBSON, ED. C. O'REAR. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS OF KENTUCKY FRANKFORT . ----2. the court now. We elect by districts. Two of the districts are clearly Democratic. I am from the Second, and DuRelle from the Louisville, District. Each of our terms expires this year. Our successors hold for eight years. If the Democrats can elect in either district they will have a majority. I may or may not be renominated. My district in 1900 gave less than a thousand Republican plurality. The legislative races last November indicated, upon the whole, Democratic gains in the district. Prior to 1894, the year I was elected, the district was largely Democratic. It has varied since, viz: In 1895 it gave Bradley a small plurality; in 1896 and 1897 it went largely Democratic, but in 1899 gave a large Republican majority. My candid opinion is that if Barnett is removed it will weaken us in that district; not largely, but we cannot [*19514*]CHIEF JUSTICE, B.L.D. GUFFY. JUDGES. THOMAS H. PAYNTER, GEORGE DuRELLE, JAMES D. WHITE, A. R. BURHAM, J. R. HOBSON, ED. C. O'REAR. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS OF KENTUCKY FRANKFORT . ----3. stand any more weakening. I do not mean that there will be any great row and kick, but it will depress the aspiring leaders and discourage the boys in the trenches. Barnett lives in the central part of the district. I do not believe that any Republican can be elected judge in the district if Barnett be not re-appointed. I have not announced as a candidate and do not think I will if Barnett is defeated, for the simple reason that I do not think I could be elected. My residence is in Morgantown, Butler County, near the center of the district. I have been in public and official life for many years, and am sure I understand the situation. I need not refer to the importance of keeping a Republican majority in the court under the peculiar condition of affairs in Kentucky, which condition is likely to continue for two or more years [*19515*][*File cr Barnett's appt announced Jany. 29, 1902*] CHIEF JUSTICE, B.L.D. GUFFY. JUDGES. THOMAS H. PAYNTER, GEORGE DuRELLE, JAMES D. WHITE, A. R. BURHAM, J. R. HOBSON, ED. C. O'REAR. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS OF KENTUCKY FRANKFORT . -----4. to come. I do not desire this letter to be filed with Barnett's application. Two of my letters are already filed. This is written in the hope that you will appreciate the condition, and help the Second Appellate District Republicans to win the election next November. Hoping that you will excuse this intrusion, I remain Your friend, B. L. D. Guffy [*Personal My dear Mr President In this I most heartily concur M A Hanna*] [*19516*]Department of State, Washington, January 20, 1902. [*?*] 1-22-1902 Dear Mr.President: I enclose Mr.Holls[?] letter, which you asked Mr.Cortelyou to send me. There seems to be no hitch in the matter except, as Holls says, the "vis inertia of the Senate." The matter has been before them for a year with no objection from any quarter, so far as known. The War Department approves. We have again called the attention of the Foreign Relations Committee to the matter, and begged for session. I hardly think it would cause any debate if it were brought up in Executive session. All that is needed is a "gentle shove." Yours sincerely, John Hay [*19517*][*File*] [*M*] Department of State, Washington, January 20, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: I am inclined to think that this is only one of hundreds of applications which will come to the President. My judgment would be that no reply at all is called for. If it were a matter of any consequence, it would be proper for him to approach the President either through the British Embassy here or through ours in London. Very sincerely yours, John Hay George B. Cortelyou, Esquire, Secretary to the President. [*see Mumford, T. G. 6/1/02*] [*19518*][*ackd 1-21-1902 encl sent to Admiral Walker*] Department of State, Washington, January 20, 1902. Dear Mr. President: Madam de Lesseps sends the enclosed letter through our Embassy in Paris, asking that it be brought to your personal attention. Yours faithfully, John Hay [*19519*][*Copy*] John D. Long, G SECRETARY. NAVY DEPARTMENT. Washington, Jan. 20, 1902. My dear Mr. President: With regard to Lieutenant Key. He is, as you say, a very fine fellow. You may be sure I have the greatest regard for him, he having served on the DOLPHIN. I gave him the position of Naval Attache at Japan, one of the most desirable positions in the Navy. He held it three years, although at his rank he ought to have gone to sea before the end of that time. For the last ten years, with the exception of this experience in Japan, he has been mostly on the DOLPHIN and at Washington and the Naval Academy, all in this vicinity. He returned in November. He was due to go to sea. We are in pressing need of sixty or seventy officers in the Philippines. There is where he is needed and where, if he were indulged in not going, some man with larger claims would have to go in his place. He said his mother was ill, and in December I gave him leave of absence until the first of February. Meantime I have had in mind sending the RESTLESS to do surveying work in the West Indies. I have not sent her, and very likely shall not send her simply because we cannot spare officers for her. Learning of this proposition, Key has been raising heaven and earth to get an assignment to the RESTLESS. It is true his mother is ill and a younger brother is sick, but there is still a third brother in the neighborhood of home, so that his domestic circumstances are more favorable than those of many poor devils [*19520*]2. who have to go away. Southerland, who was a shipmate with him on the DOLPHIN, has been teasing me for him. Admiral Bradford, to whom you refer, came to see me, as I presume, at the suggestion of Southerland. You ask why Bradford's recommendation was over-ruled. It was not over-ruled. It simply was not followed, being officious rather than official, as to have done so would have been to over-rule Commander Nicholson, in charge of the assignment office, who is a personal friend of Lieutenant Key and yet is compelled by the necessities of the service to send him to the Philippines. Commander Cowles now receives a letter from General Wood also appealing in behalf of Key and putting his appeal on the ground that his wife and Key's wife are sisters and it will be pleasant for them to be together. In view of your note to me, I take it that Key as a last resort is making an appeal directly or indirectly to you. I cannot help thinking that he is not behaving well. In Wood's letter to Cowles, Wood says that Crowninshield is opposing Key. Poor Crowninshield has done nothing about it except to act upon his assignment-officer's assignment, and he arrives at the same opinion Cowles arrives at and I arrive at. Pains have been taken to give Key a position on the staff of Admiral Wildes, who is going out in command of one of the Asiatic squadrons. Wood in his letter to Cowles says he understands Key was originally promised the RESTLESS. I need not say that no such promise was ever made. On the contrary, no suggestion has even been made to him except that of service in the Philippines. [*19521*]3. I have written you at length and earnestly, but I know you would like to have me do so, so as to give you the exact facts. I know also that if there is anything that you discountenance it is officers trying to bring influence to bear on their assignments. While Wood's letter to Cowles was of a confidential nature and put on personal grounds, which of course never ought to operate in an official detail, yet Key has removed this confidential limit by telling Cowles he knew the letter had been written and obtaining from Cowles a copy of it, presumably to use, and perhaps to show to you in order to affect his assignment. Very respectfully, [*[John D. Long?]*] The President. [*19522*][*[enclosed in Key 1-30-02]*][* [shorthand?] File C. J.]*] 918 Seventeenth St., Washington, D. C., January 20, 1902. To the President: I call your attention to the case of O. P. Austin, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics and J. D. O'Connell, a fourth-class clerk employed in the Bureau of Statistics. Mr. O'Connell has been thirty-five years in the service of the Bureau. I have known him in his clerical capacity for twenty years. He has rendered most useful service and has been highly appreciated by all his former Chiefs. Mr. O'Connell, in the course of his employment since Mr. Austin's accession as head of the Bureau, has discovered many evidences of Austin's betrayal of his trust. In brief, Mr. O'Connell's evidence shows that Austin has constantly used his office for his private gain, and to that end has availed himself not only of his official position and the public time, but of several of the public employes who have been kept at work in his private business during the hours when they should have been serving the government. And this employment of them for Austin's own profit, has been constant. Knowing these things, O'Connell spoke of them to Mr. Canon, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House, and [*19523*]was requested by Mr. Cannon to give him a memorandum of his evidence. Mr. O'Connell complied with this request on the 6th of January. Before doing so it occurred to him that he should present a copy of the memorandum to Secretary Gage, the head of the Department in which he is employed. He therefore handed a copy of the memorandum to Mr. Lyman, appointment clerk, who had promised to give it to Mr. Gage. This O'Connell did on the 4th of January. Mr. Lyman did not hand Mr. Gage this copy of the memorandum, so that Mr. Gage first learned of O'Connell's charges from Mr. Cannon. On the 17th of January O'Connell was notified to appear before the personnel Committee of the Treasury Department. When he appeared there were present: Assistant Secretary Aliles, Mr. Lyman, Mr. Wallace Hills, and Mr. DeLand. Mr. Ailes then informed Mr. O'Connell that the Secretary had decided that both he (O'Connell) and Mr. Austin could not remain together in the same Bureau and that O'Connell should be transferred to the office of the Supervising Architect for a period of thirty days and that he should then look elsewhere for employment. In reply to a question from Mr. O'Connell Mr. Ailes said the Mr. Gage had dismissed O'Connell on account of the memorandum of charges against Austin. Mr. O'Connell then told Ailes that he was not a proper investigator of the charges, because he, Ailes, was involved. Ailes replied to O'Connell: [*19524*] 2"You are a liar." And the matter ended. On the same day Austin suspended O'Connell and made charges against him of violating his confidence, and using his private letter books and papers to procure evidence against him. O'Connell has now filed charges against Austin. In brief, O'Connell has been dismissed from the public service for discovering that Mr. Austin is unworthy of the office which he holds, and for giving a memorandum of his evidence to the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives at the Chairman's request. No investigation of those charges has been made or can be made unless Mr. O'Connell is called as a witness. Mr. Ailes, who is on the personnel board of the Treasury Department, has shown himself to be incapable of making an impartial investigation. I ask that you direct that this whole matter be thoroughly investigated but not until after Mr. Shaw shall take the office of Secretary of the Treasury, and that Mr. Ailes be not a member of the investigating board. Unfortunately I am compelled by engagements to be absent from Washington from early tomorrow morning until January 31. If you desire to consult anyone on the subject of this communication, will you kindly send for Mr. John M. Carson, correspondent 3 [*19525*] of the Public Ledger of Philadelphia, who has known Mr. O'Connell as long, if not longer, than I have. I am, with great respect, Yours truly Henry Loomis Nelson [*19526*][*File CF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. Postoffice Department, January 20, 1902. 9:55 a.m. Hon. Geo. B. Cortelyou: Please advise the President that I will call at 12:30 to-day with Mr. Bigelow of Milwaukee, president of the largest bank in our State, and chairman of the executive committee of the National Bankers' Association. Henry C. Payne. [*19527*][*Ack'd 1/22/1902 Hold*] The Sun. EDITOR'S OFFICE. January 20, 1902 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. President:- I received your very kinds letter about Mr. Anderson and the Ministership to Hayti. I wrote to you because I like Charlie Anderson, and have always believed him to be a decent fellow. He is certainly one of the most capable colored men in this country. I telegraphed to you asking if you would be kind enough to hold open the evening of March 28. It is on that evening that the Amen Corner Association of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, made up of newspaper men and all other citizens, is to give Senator Platt a dinner. It is a non-political affair in every respect. To-day, I received a telegram from Mr. Cortelyou saying that you had a dinner engagement for the evening. We are going to send you an invitation just the same, and hope that something will turn up by which you will be able to attend. These dinners are very unique, and I am sure that you would enjoy one. They are strictly non-political. Anyway, if at the last moment you can not see your way clear to accept the invitations, will you not kindly write me a letter, as Chairman of the Amen corner Association, which I may read at the dinner? Believe me to be, Always faithfully yours, Edward G. Riggs [*19528*]CABLE ADDRESS: "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY [*PF & B*] New York, January 20th, 1902 The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I am writing to you about a matter which I want you to be perfectly frank about, and I do not want you to take any steps in my interest if you prefer me not to take any steps in my own interest - as I am always only too glad to abide by your decision. There is a Bill up for a site for the new post office in New York, and it is needless to say that I would like to get a chance to buy the site for the Government. I called to see Mr. Van Cott sometime ago about another site which he did not like, - he told me very frankly that he would like to have me buy the site for the new post office - He said it would be bought by the Treasury Department and then turned over to the post office. I don't know what I can do about it if anything, but if you do not object of course, I would like to have hack at it. If you think however, that it would embarrass you or make people think I had received the order on account of being your brother-in-law, or anything of that kind, I would not touch it - but if you do not feel so in any way and could give me a lift it would suit me to death - I don't think anybody could consider me to unfit (unless I was unfit [fit] to tackle [it] a big thing the Pennsylvania people would not have selected me to buy their property here) and I think any one would realize that point. The Navy Yard is also going to increase their property in Brooklyn, and I would like to have a chance at that also, if that Bill goes through - This is very much in the same category as the other, and I merely mention it as your opinion on one point will practically cover both. If I do not make some [*19529*]#2 - CABLE ADDRESS, "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK 190 effort here some of my [colleagues] Real Estate Ephemia get the job, and they are after it I know already - people will think I am not considered as good a man in Washington as I am considered by outsiders - that will be the view taken here - but that makes no difference to me - I can stand that if you would rather not have me mix myself up in it. I am glad to say that Teddy is getting on splendidly - the Doctor will take the stitches out tomorrow - I cannot tell you how much we appreciate Edith's and your sympathy about the whole matter. Yours DR.[*[obinson]*] [*I suppose Senator Platt will have something to say & do not know whether he likes me or not. As the Post Office will need a block it will be a good commission for yours truly. The N.Y. Central RR will want it near their station & probably the Penn RR near their stations they have said nothing about it to me the affair will need careful handling in buying *] [*19530*]& an honest gent or friends can easily get aboard with a [?] great deal of ease We want an adviser like myself or the government does I am sure. If I cannot have it then I can give you points as who not to have to buy some of my friends in the Real Estate business you do not want at any cost.P.O. BOX 1222. CABLE ADDRESS, ROOSEVELT. Roosevelt & Son, 33 Wall Street, New York, January 20, 1902. [[shorthand]] [*Ackd 1-22-1901 Bus F*] To the President, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I have to-day received notice that one of Cornelius Roosevelt's creditors has served notice of appeal in Uncle Corneel's case to-day. Just how long this will tie us up we cannot tell. If the matter is seriously contested, it may be a long time. We hope however, that it may not be pressed, but can do nothing about it but wait and see. We are sorry, but this prevents the turning over to you of the moneys for which you have receipted. We shall hold the matter for a few days to see what can be done, and in case the matter goes fully to court, will return you your receipt. Yours truly, W Emlen Roosevelt Dear Theodore This is just the setback I feared but hope it may not mean too long a hold up. I enjoyed every minute of my visit at the White House. Kind regards to Edith & the children Yours Emlen [*Roosevelt*] [*19531*]WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. January 20th, 1902. [*File CF*] The President, Washington, D. C. Dear President Roosevelt:- I am making a very thorough canvass of the consequences, pro and con, of the removal of Brady and Hodges, and shall have the opinions of a large number of Republicans of consequence in the course of the next week. At this writing my own opinion remains unchanged. I believe it best on all accounts that these men go, but I do not wish you to complete this step without being informed [of] by the fullest investigation of exactly what consequences may be forecast. I remain as always, Philip B. Stewart PBS-P [*19532*]AN ANSWER IS REQUESTED THE SECRETARY OF THE GRIDIRON CLUB 1322 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. [*19534*] [*Regrets*] The Gridiron Club requests the pleasure of the company of The President of the United States at dinner Saturday evening January twenty-fifth 1902 at half past seven o'clock. The Arlington Hotel. Washington, D.C. [*19533*] [*[Jan 20 1902]*] The President. [*19535*]PEACE & PLENTYTo Mrs. Marcus A. Hanna In Remembrance of the Presentation of the Statue "Peace and Plenty" To Her Husband and Herself, With the Sincere Regret that Circumstances Prevented Her Presence on the Occasion January Twentieth Nineteen Hundred and TwoThe Sentiment that Suggested and Accompanied the Gift was Expressed by the Hon. William B. Sanders As Follows: Our Good Friend and Neighbor: The quiet of your country home is to-day invaded, but, be assured, without hostile intention. Your friends here assembled have something on their minds, and for months past have sought an opportunity to tell you of it. That which we would tell you is not new, we have told you before, but the message is in the nature of the old story of affection, which loses not in repetition. In the opening of this new year and century, and in the midst of peace and general prosperity, our minds recur to the stirring events in the last decade in our national life, and to your services as citizen and Senator. We recall that in the year eighteen hundred and ninety-six a dark cloud appeared upon our political horizon, composed of a heterogeneous mass of unsound financial theories, of unreasoning discontent with existing institutions, of disrespect [*19539*]for our cherished tribunals of justice; that the blackness of the cloud threatened a storm destructive to our national credit and the independence of our federal courts. We remember that in this threatened danger there was crying need of a Presidential candidate whose purity of life, whose knowledge of public affairs, whose integrity of purpose were such as to command the confidence of all; and of a political leader with the brain, the industry, and the indomitable perseverance to direct a campaign of education leading to victory the hosts of conservative, patriotic citizens, who, placing country above party, needed only such a candidate and such a leader to overwhelmingly defeat the threatened onslaught upon the credit and ingenuity of our institutions. Such a candidate was found in him whom we all loved, and whose memory we revere, the lamented McKinley. Such a leader was found in you, our good neighbor and honored Senator. We recall that, upon the threshold of the administration so established, our President was confronted with the awful responsibility of a war, which even his resourceful diplomacy and calm judgement were powerless to avert; that, assuming the responsibility, and equal to the emergency, the President did all a strong and just executive could do to bring to speedy victory our fleet and arms, and we know that in all his trials and anxieties in this conflict he was sustained and supported by the active assistance and good judgement, the warm affection, and the loyal patriotism of you, our good friend.We recognize the fact that the administration of President McKinley was a glorious triumph for republican institutions, and as well the fact that to you, Senator Hanna, are justly due the praise and gratitude of your countrymen for your preeminent service in the election of such a President, and the loyal support and service that you at all times rendered his administration. The Presidential campaign of nineteen hundred brought on again a contest involving much that was involved in eighteen hundred and ninety-six, and you again became the recognized leader of sound political thought, and again the people rallied to the support of McKinley, pledging a people's confidence for another four years of administration. We know that which you did in service and sacrifice in this campaign, and appreciate the significance of the victory won under your efficient guidance. In the darkness of last September we know full well the keenness of your personal grief, and honor your broad-minded patriotism in rising above your personal sorrow, and with entire devotion to public duty, heartily and cordially supporting the new administration, and striving as before for all that which is noblest and best in national life. We have watched with deep interest your services in the Civic Federation, and feel that you have accomplished much, and that your efforts give promise of even more, towards harmonizing the interests of employer and employee and promoting the mutual respect and confidence which, once established, [*19540*]means the amicable adjustment of all differenes which may arise, without recourse to the crudities and cruelties of disastrous strikes. In your public life you have at all times sought for that which was just, for that which was honest, for that which was statesmanlike in our national life. As a citizen, you have been public-spirited and charitable, interested in all good works. For all these services and victories we are proud of you, Mr. Hanna. We are proud to call ourselves your friends and neighbors, and feel, in a peculiar sense, gratitude and pride in your achievements. As the result of that which has been done, and in which your efforts were so important a factor, we now enjoy the blessings of a government, respected by the civilized world, at peace with all nations, and a land blossoming on every hand with the fruits of successful business enterprise—a land of peace, a land of plenty. It is the wish of this company of your friends, and of many others who are only absent on account of the shortness of the notice of your presence at home to-day, to make some recognition of our respect and affection for you and yours, and of our appreciation of your distinguished service as a leader in national affairs. It has occurred to us that we might, not inappropriately, offer you in enduring marble that which, while testifying to our gratitude and good wishes, should as well typify the conditions of our national life; the result ofthose policies for which you at all times and at great personal sacrifice have made such heroic and successful efforts. We are conscious, my Senator, that in all your trials and efforts and victories, you have had sustaining and supporting you a noble and self-sacrificing wife, whose graces and accomplishments have made her a queen in social life; whose sympathetic assistance has done much to make possible that which you have accomplished. It has been our wish to testify as well our admiration and respect for Mrs. Hanna, and, to that end, select a token which we can offer to you both, and which shall occupy a place in your Cleveland home, in the household over which Mrs. Hanna so graciously and hospitably presides. We offer to you and Mrs. Hanna our affectionate gratitude for all which you have accomplished. We tender you continued confidence and support. We pray that you may be spared for long years to come to the army of friends who love you; to your country, which needs you. "Peace and Plenty" have ever been represented in art as women of noble mien, of gentle aspect, and serene and happy countenance, and in the marble we ask you to accept, the sculptor has sought to represent that which "Pax and Ceres" personified to the Romans—the blessing of peace and plenty. The appropriateness of such a remembrance we find in the condition of our beloved land, where concord reigns and fullness of blessing everywhere abounds. To your sacrifices, to your services, to your victories, dowe in large measure owe these happy conditions, which, permitted in Providence to continue, may yet bring an enduring peace— "Beneath whose calm inspiring influence Science his views enlarges, Art refines, And swelling Commerce opens all her ports." Conditions which tend to the ideal state, where "Each man finds his own in all men's good, And all men work in noble brotherhood, Breaking their mailed fleets and armed towers, And ruling by obeying Nature's powers, And gathering all the fruits of Peace, and crowned With all her flowers." Accept then, we ask you, for Mrs. Hanna and yourself, this statue as a token of the gratitude and appreciation, of the confidence and affection of your Cleveland friends.Replying to these expressions from his friends, Senator Hanna said: Judge Sanders and Friends: I have had occasion often —very often—to express my appreciation of the respect and confidence of my fellow citizens and the friendship and affection of my personal friends, so that, on an occasion like this, I do not know what to say. Your beautiful words, and the underlying affection of which they speak, produce an effect that makes it impossible for me to fittingly reply. Peace and Plenty! A beautiful couplet! The tree and the fruit! If the work and effort that I have made in private life as a business man have entitled me to this confidence and affection, that of itself would be compensation for a life spent among this industrial people in Cleveland; and beyond that, if the effort that I have made and the work that I have done in representing you and my country in a public way have received the approval and the approbation of you all, in that I find compensation for any sacrifice and any hardship that I have endured in their performance. I need not say, my friends, that in all my relations, in private and public life, there has been one solace and comfort to me in feeling, among the men whom I have been associated with, socially and in business, in this great community, in all these years, that I do not know of a single instance in which I should have forfeited their respect and confidence or [*19542*][*File P.P.F.*] brought unworthy criticism. I have found pleasure in my work, because I have always had in view the determination, in whatever undertaking I was engaged, to do my best, not selfishly, but for the good of the community in which I live and of the country at large. It has always been an inspiration to me, in coming back from the labor in the vineyard of public life, to find among such men as are assembled here that hearty greeting which I knew came from their hearts, and these expressions of confidence and commendation have given me not only the inspiration but the satisfaction that I have done my duty. Speaking of the affairs in which we have been engaged, as recounted by your speaker, I feel that my services have been magnified, because, without the support and co-operation of the great business and industrial element of this country, my efforts would have been futile. It was only because, when the emergency which was before us in eighteen hundred and ninety-six came, when the business world knew and appreciated that we were at a crisis in our affairs, that, as is always the case, the great army of men who do things in this country, fully realizing the importance of the situation, and fully realizing the danger of the future, as if inspired by one thought and that thought patriotism, rallied, without regard to past political affiliations, to save their country, At the head of such an army, any man, with the proper endeavor, working along proper lines, could have been successful. It only needed the application. But, in addition—I might sayabove all that - we had a leader, and Judge Sanders, in mentioning his name, has touched as the fountain-head of all the success of that notable campaign of eighteen hundred and ninety-six the man whom we had learned to love, the man in whom we had unlimited confidence, the man born of the people, who had lived in their interests and for their good, the man who was the natural leader, the one above and beyond all others who could call forth the best elements of society, who could inspire the best thoughts in the public mind, and make it a foregone conclusion that it must be a success. I remember, as I looked the last time upon that noble face cold in death, that it seemed to me as if my work was done. It seemed to me as if, in that beautiful death, there had ended for me all ambition. But time gave me the opportunity to think and to remember the principles for which he stood, the principles to which he had devoted his life's work, and then I knew that my work was only half done; that what might remain to me of life, of energy, and ability to execute, should be consecrated that those principles and policies might be perpetuated, and no matter who the means, what the means, he who represented the government of the United States, who represented the future of our great and growing country, demanded at my hands the same loyalty, the same sacrifice, if need be, that this great era of prosperity might be perpetuated while time lasted. It is to me always like coming to an oasis to come [*19543*]home, because I always meet the faces which I see here to-day, with the smile and the hearty recognition of friends; and if I have had cares to endure, serious conflicts to wage, if tired and worm by mental and physical effort, coming home is a rest, for I come among such men as you, whom I have learned to love and appreciate; and this offering that you have made to my wife and myself to-day appeals to me in a way which renders it difficult for me to make a proper response, but you understand it, my friends, and if I cannot put it in fitting words, you know how I feel and that I appreciate it, and thank you. SENATOR HANNA: Caesar! Caesar! Where is that inspiration. JUDGE SANDERS: Here he is. (To Mr. Grasselli.) You are wanted. SENATOR HANNA: (To Mr. Grasselli.) Here is the culprit. I know it. Here is a man whom I have known but a few years. I do not know of many men like him in heart. You all think you are very good fellows, but here is one of the best there is.The Friends Samuel Andrews Harry R. Edwards Horace E. Andrews Herman Frasch Luther Allen George A. Garretson George Avery Harvey D. Goulder James Barnett Caesar A. Grasseli William Bingham Harry A. Garfield Stevenson Burke James R. Garfield Charles W. Bingham Malcolm S. Greenough Charles C. Bolton Caleb E. Gowen Eben H. Bourne John C. Hale Fayette Brown John M. Henderson Harvey H. Brown Samuel H. Holding Charles F. Brush Liberty E. Holden Thomas W. Burnham Peter M. Hitchcock Stewart H. Chisholm Frank M. Hickox William J. Crawford James H. Hoyt Joseph Colwell Harry R. Hatch Hiram F. Carleton William J. Hayes William H. Canniff Addison B. Hough Charles W. Chase Robert L. Ireland John Dempsey Henry W. Kitchen James H. Dempsey Ralph T. King Henry G. Dalton Isaac P. Lamson Christopher F. Emery Calvary MorrisWilliam J. McKinnie Arnold C. Saunders John Mitchell Belden Seymour John H. McBride Louis H. Severance Leander McBride Henry A. Sherwin Samuel Mather Leonard Schlather Henry P. McIntosh Frederick A. Sterling William G. Mather Ernst J. Siller David Z. Norton Oliver M. Stafford Earl W. Oglebay Martin Snider Charles A. Otis, Jr. Daniel R. Taylor Frank M. Osborne Shirley H. Tolles Frederick W. Pelton E. Porter Williams William A. Price Jeptha H. Wade Alfred A. Pope Thomas H. Wilson James Parmelee George H. Worthington Edwin R. Perkins Gustav C. E. Weber Jacob B. Perkins Francis J. Wing Henry C. Rouse John F. Whitelaw George S. Russell George P. Welch Henry C. Ranney George H. Warmington Robert R. Rhodes Samuel E. Williamson William J. Rattle James C. Wallace William B. Sanders Albert L. Withington Andrew Squire Jerome B. Zerbe[[shorthand]] Jany. 21st 1902. MELROSE PLANTATION. THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA. [*Ackd 1/25/1902*] My dear Mr President The newspapers report your intended visit to the Charleston Exposition. It occurs to me that you might find a few days escape from "functions" and business cares, that I can offer you here, agreeable. It is only a matter of a nights run from Charleston to Thomasville, where [*19545*]I can offer you, first, a hearty welcome and some sport in the way of Quail shooting, wild turkeys, and a few wild cats for a chase. I have all the necessary equipment, as to guns horses and dogs, and my plantation is far enough from town to escape "office seekers" or any other form of personal annoyance. A long distance telephone will keep you in touch with the world. Give me a few days if you can, and better still, give yourself a respite from care. A saddle and a gun, and the pure air of Georgia will be good "medicine" for you. Very Sincerely Yours H M Hanna To Theodore Roosevelt President. [*19546*] [*[1-21-02]*] JOINT RESOLUTION Praying that the Congress of the United States grant protectiton To Porto Rican Sugars and Tobacco. To the Honorable, the Senate of the United States and the House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislative Assembly of Porto Rico: WHEREAS the cultivation of sugar cane and the production of sugar and raising of tobacco are among the most productive resource of this Island, the sugar crop for this year being estimated at one hundred thousand tons approximately, and WHEREAS The People of Porto Rico have every right to rely upon protection to their interests by the Congress of the United States; and WHEREAS any modification or reduction of import duties or the payment of bounties upon any foreign sugars, tobacco, molasses or rum in the markets of the United States, which would give to sugar or tobacco grown in any independent or foreign land privileges enabling it to compete with the sugar and tobacco grown in Porto Rico, will be prejudiced to the agricultural interests of this Island; THEREFORE your petitioners respectfully pray that no action be had which will so diminish the import duties upon foreign sugar or tobacco, actually in force in the United States, or allow any payment by way of bounty thereon as will affect the right of the Porto Rican planters to enjoy the full measure of protection due to them as American sugar and tobacco growers. [*19547*]2 And your memorialists will ever pray. (sgd) Chas. Hartzell, President of the Executive Council. (sgd) Manuel F. Rossy Speaker of the House of Delegates. Approved January 21st, 1902. William H. Hunt, Governor. COPY OF JOINT RESOLUTION PAS PASSED [*19548*][Enc in Hunt 1-27-02] [For 1 enclosure see H.J.R.I., 1-4-02]45 Wyatt Building, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1902. My dear Mr. President: From a Connecticut man who, though a Democrat, is heartily desirous of seeing your administration successful, comes a letter in this morning's mail, asking me to warn you in time against appointing James P. Platt, son of Senator O.H. Platt, to the federal judgship made vacant by the promotion of Judge Townsend, without a very careful inquiry among the best members of the bar of Connecticut who are in a position to give you unbiased opinions. He says: The importance of the office of United States district judge, and the record of the applicant who is saying he is sure of the place, will justify the President in making a careful inquiry. The fact that the applicant is the son of a senator will not improbably make the other members of the Connecticut delegation in Congress reluctant to state the case fully at the White House. He has never had a case in the court of which he now says he is to be judge, and this fact casts some light on his standing at the Connecticut bar. But there are other facts relating to his standing as a citizen which should make his appointment impossible. It is commonly reported that since recovering from an attack of delirium tremens two years ago he has been an abstainer from alcohol, but it is not alleged that in any other respect his moral character is up to the requirements of the federal judiciary. A collection of the views of the leading lawyers of the state will probably enable the President to meet and withstand any political pressure that may be brought to bear in his favor. I enclose an article from today's Hartford Times and also a despatch printed yesterday. The fact that a man is the son of a Senator should not debar him from any appointment of which he is worthy; but the President's course in regard to appointments indicates that personal relationship to a Senator will have no weight with him at all when the applicant is conspicuously unfit. I give you the gist of this letter just as it stands, knowing nothing of the case myself. I suppose it is needless to say that I do [*19549*]not doubt for a moment your purpose to guard the character of the courts more jealousy, if possible, than any other institution within your jurisdiction as President. Sincerely, as ever, yours, Francis E. Leupp [*[For 1 enclosure see 1-17-02]*]personal. United States Senate, Washington, D.C. [shorthand] [*File [cr] Schley Ackd 1-22-1902 [B]*] Jan. 21, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou:- I enclose herewith a very important letter from Mr. Paul Dana, of the New York Sun, and a memorandum of the Schley case as prepared by Mr. Charles Stewart Davison. I should be much indebted if you would lay them before the President at once. Sincerely yours, H.C. Lodge George B. Cortelyou, Esq. [*19550*][For 1 enc. see Dana, 1-18-02][*M*] United States Senate, Washington, D.C. January 21st, 1902. To the President, White House. Mr. President;- I beg to hand you the papers of Capt. Claude E. Sawyer who desires to be appointed to a Judgeship in the Philippines. Capt. Sawyer would have received an army appointment if he had not been over age. I beg to add my hearty endorsement to his application. Respectfully, Jno. Lowndes McLaurin [*S.C.*] Personal P.S. Mr. President, this is the Capt Sawyer who wrote me a letter from the Philippines which figured considerably in the last campaign. You read it with telling effect in your Baltimore speech. Sawyer is a good lawyer and of unquestioned integrity. McLaurin [*19551*][cg] [*Personal*] [*[1902]*] BOSTON, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO SPECIAL. EN ROUTE BETWEEN BOSTON,NEW YORK AND CHICAGO VIA NEW YORK CENTRAL,BOSTON & ALBANY, LAKE SHORE & MICHIGAN SOUTHERN RYS. En route to Albany Jany. 21. My dear Mr. President Your kind personal letter was handed to me on the train. I think Senator Platt's son would do. As I've already suggested I should be glad to come to Washington at your convenience to talk over the situation. Faithfully yours W.K. Townsend. President Roosevelt Washington. [*19552*]because soon after the treaty the North German Lloyd inquired whether German vessels were to have the same privileges as American and Spanish in the Philippine trade. The Treasury, of course, sent the inquiry to the State Department. I think it was not answered. The money involved in the tonnage tax, section 3, of the Philippine bill is small. The favor it aims to show American vessels is slight. Its discrimination, I believe, will do more harm than good. It is a "pinprick." I have spoken with Senator Lodge on minor phases of the section, but, of course, not on this aspect of it. Sincerely yours, Eugene T. Chamberlain To the President. [*Ackd 1-23-1902*] E. T. CHAMBERLAIN, COMMISSIONER TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF NAVIGATION Washington, January 22, 1902. [*Personal*] Dear Mr. President: The Philippine bill before the Senate gives you a chance personally to show that friendliness to Germany of which you spoke to me confidentially some time ago. Section 3 imposes tonnage taxes on German and other foreign vessels in the inter-island trade of the Philippines not imposed on American and Spanish vessels. The principle is not in accord with the declaration of our Peace Commission at Paris. I chance to know that the matter is of interest to Germany, [*19553*][*Acked 1-27-1902 PPF Lake Superior Iron Company, ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN. W. H. JOHNSTON, Superintendent. 1/22/1902 Dear Colonel Your letter of December twelfth by reason of wrong address was only forwarded to me here today. You must have considered me very remiss in not acknowledging its receipt. Certainly I can get you the Brief of Alabama politics you suggest and from sources outside of politics that should be of considerable assistance to you It gives me the greatest pleasure to be able to help you carry out your ideas and purposes even if only in a small way. I am now a struggling employee of the U. S. Steel Co. as asst to the Supt of the Marquette/ Range of Iron mines with head-quarters at Ishpeming. We employ about 3000 miners on the range. The weather is bitterly cold the thermometer resting generally below zero for eight months of the year. But I find I do not mind it in the least. [*19555*]Lake Superior Iron Company, ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN. W. H. JOHNSTON, Superintendent. _ 189_ 2 The air is bracing and strengthening. Sometime when it suits you I want you to come up here and let me return the compliment of the walk you gave me last fall along Rock Creek by giving you a climb thro the "Stopes" of some of our deep mines a thousand feet underground. It would please the miners to death. Why don't you take Prince Henry for a Rock - Creek - walk. [Wh] With cordial regards to Dear Mrs Roosevelt and the happy family Yours Faithfully Jno. C. Greenway c/o Oliver Mining Co Ishpeming Mich. PS [Will send brief as soon as possible] Let me know what you want in Alabama and I will attend to it at once [*19556*][*[For 1 enclosure see ca 1-22-02]*] [*Protest against enormous appropriation for navy.*] [*Ackd 1-25-1902*] [*Dole, Chas F*] FIRST CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA PLAIN, MASS. Minister's House, 14 Roanoke Avenue. Jan. 22 1902 My dear Mr. Roosevelt As one of a Committee of petitioners, I beg to call your attention to the accompanying remonstrance. We have not tried to make a long list of signers, but merely to represent the earnest and thoughtful judgment of [*19557*]at least a considerable number of your fellow citizens. If we happen just at present to take the unpopular side of a great public question, this is not because we are unfamiliar with the arguments or unappreciative of the position of those who take the more popular side. We have too much confidence, Sir, in your candor and your large acquaintance with history, I believe that you could lightly set aside the opinion of a minority who very heartily seek with you the welfare of the Republic. Yours respectfully Charles F. Dole President Theodore Roosevelt [*19558*][*Ansd. File cr*] [shorthand] Treasury Department Office of the Secretary Washington, January 22, 1902. Dear Mr. President: I am afraid you have forgotten, in the multiplicity of claims on your thought, the matter concerning my young protege of which I spoke to you yesterday, and whom you kindly consented to receive and listen to at some early future time you would name after consulting Mrs. Roosevelt. I hope to hear from you this afternoon, by Mr. Cortelyou or otherwise, and if the time would suit you, I would suggest next Monday or Tuesday, afternoon or evening. Very truly yours, L J Gage To the President. The lads name is Florizel Von Reuter "Violinist" [*19559*][*File CF*] G EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT THE CENTURY MAGAZINE UNION SQUARE NEW YORK January 22, 1902. R. W. GILDER, EDITOR. R. U. JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. C. C. BUEL, ASSISTANT EDITOR. To the President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President: I am greatly obliged to you for your most kind and interesting letter. Would you let me suggest that the matter be handed over to the Commission on the Improvement of the Capital for examination and report to you personally. This is my own idea and I have not consulted any one on this special point, but such action would seem to be in line with the new and most admirable movement in which you, I know, are so deeply interested. Mrs. Gilder and I spent last Sunday with the Talcott Williamses in Philadelphia. It was very interesting to hear the friendly talk of the late Postmaster General. Yours very sincerely, R.W. Gilder [*19560*] [*ackd 1-24-1902 P.F.*] Ninety-three Whitney Avenue New Haven Jan 22, 1902 My dear Mr. President I write this letter with great reluctance as a matter of public duty I understand that you are being urged to appoint to the position left vacant by the promotion of Judge Townsend the son of a man whose high position public services and excellent private character, render it an ungrateful task to oppose his wishes in a matter like this May I urge that before taking final action you ascertain from Governor Maclean the reasons which led him [*19561*]to resist the pressure which was brought to bear in favor of the appointment of the man in question to a position in the State Judiciary? Faithfully Yours Arhtur T Hadley[*File cr*] LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Stanford University, Cal., Jan. 22, 1902. Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: In response to your kind letter of January 15th, I may say that I have heard Mr. Carter very well spoken of and think he is probably a good man. At the same time, I will secure further information from a trustworthy source. Very truly yours, David S. Jordan Pr. [*19563*][*Ackd 1-25-1902 P.F.*] New York Jan 22/02. 39 EAST 35th STREET. Dear Mr President, I allow myself the pleasure of sending this old print to you. I found it in a little print shop in London last August and secured it for the purpose of giving it to you, to add to your 'Cubana.' How changed your relations since then to Time and events! Still I send it, [*19564*]because it may amuse you. My people over in Germany seem much pleased at the Emperor's gracious and graceful courtesy toward America. The poor Empress Frederick expressed to me in her last illness the hope that her sailor son would some day see the United States, though there was doubt in her tone that he ever would! How much you in your personality have made possible! Please do not take the trouble to have the receipt of this small package acknowledged. Sincerely yours Eleonora Kinnicutt [*19565*][*[For enc see 1-22-02]*] [shorthand] [*Ack'd 1/23/1902*] American Express Company Office of the President, 65 Broadway. New York, Jan. 22 1902 Dear Sir: Please accept the enclosed Frank for your personal use during the current year with compliments of the Company. Yours very truly, Ja. C. Fargo President. [*[Long?]*] [*19566*]TELEGRAM. [*Ackd 1-22-1902 12:45 Mem. Netherland CF*] [shorthand] White House, Washington. 7 HU ST JM 19 D.H. 243 pm 1 ex BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 22, 1902. The President, (PERSONAL), White House:- Will arrive by Congressional limited at Shoreham Hotel tonight and will await there your time to meet you. McKinley StClair McKinley. [*19567*] Darling Theodore This letter refers to M. Bunau-Varilla, who is most anxious to have a little talk with you. He is now at the New Willard in Washington. I enclose piece from Sun to remind you who he is. I know how busy you are, but thought you might care to see him on the Panama question - Corinne [*[Robinson]*] January 22nd 1902 [*[1902]*] [*[1-22-02]*] [*file ppf pr*] 21. GRAMERCY PARK Tuesday Jan 21 My Dear Corinne If you have time to read the enclosed you will understand Mr. B. V's position with regard to Panama - He is happy to have proven that the French were right in their choice of the best route. If you have not read his pamphlet on the subject he will send you one. His proclamation to [*19568*] the people of France brought thus to their senses- He would appreciate the honor of a talk with the President and knows more about Panama probably than any other living man He is a very old and valued friend of my fathers and an unusual man Affectionately Yours Grace Bigelow[*[1902]*] [*[1-22-02]*] [*file ppf pr*] 21. Gramercy Park Tuesday Jan 21 My Dear Corinne If you have time to read the enclosed you will understand Mr. B. V's position with regard to Panama - He is happy to have proven that the French were right in their choice of the best route. If you have not read his pamphlet on the subject he will send you one. His proclamation to [*19568*] Darling Theodore This letter refers to M. Bunau-Varilla, who is most anxious to have a little talk with you. He is now at the New Willard in Washington. I enclose piece from Sun to remind you who he is. I know how busy you are, but thought you might care to see him on the Panama question - Corinne [*[Robinson]*] January 22nd 1902 [*[Robinson, D.] cal*] [*file akd 1-24-02 P.F.*] DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY CABLE ADDRESS. "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK." TELEPHONE CONNECTION. New York, January 22nd 190[1] [*02*] The President Dear Mr Roosevelt I beg to enclose your accounts for 1901. The Trust apo will follow shortly. If you should ever get the opportunity, I would appreciate a signed copy of your message for my boys. Hoping you will find the accounts correct I am Yours respectfully Frank C. Smith [*19570*]possible. Yours truly, Booker T. Washington [*ackd 1-25-1902*] BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. INCORPORATED. TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA. January 22, 1902. President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President:- I wonder if it will be possible and practicable for you to defer the appointing of a Naval Officer for the port of New Orleans to take the place of Mr. Webre, the colored man who died there recently, until I can have a conference with you. It is my present plan to pass through Washington on my way to New York during the second or last week in February. One other thing. At your request sometime ago I gave you information regarding the character and ability of Mr. J. H. Bingham, the present Internal Revenue Collector for the State of Alabama. I am more convinced now than when I wrote you that Mr. Bingham in every way is all right, in any case I hope that you will not remove him before I have had an opportunity to talk with you. There are several other matters of importance which I want to discuss with you at that time if [*19571*]American Express Company Will transport free of charge over its lines AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. during the year 1902 the personal parcels Of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Complimentary Number 4383 Ja. C. Fargo President Subject to conditions named hereon. [*19573*] This Frank does not apply to shipments of extra heavy weight, money, bonds, jewelry, live stock or business packages and is not transferrable. The person accepting this Frank assumes all risk of loss, or damage to property carried under the same and expressly agrees that this Company is not to be held liable under any circumstances. If charges are collected upon packages which were entitled to free transportation under this Frank, the Company's Agent will, when requested, refund same on presentation of the Frank. The holder of this Frank is requested to present the same with shipment when made, or if not practicable to do so, to mark on face of package "Free Frank No." adding his signature. If used at other than place where holder resides the Frank must be presented with shipment. Issued by Jas. C. Fargo ASSISTANT SECRETARY.[*[ca 1-22-02]*] Citizens of Boston and vicinity, without reference to party relations, have united in this remonstrance against the proposed vast increase of naval expenditures:— To the President, the Secretary of the Navy, and the members of Congress:— We regret to learn that the estimates for the navy for the coming fiscal year aggregate nearly one hundred millions of dollars. This is about five times the amount expended only ten years ago. The new estimates amount to an average cost of over six dollars for every family in the country. Half this sum applied to education would support five thousand manual training schools, at nearly ten thousand dollars apiece, throughout the United States. We believe that it is a needless extravagance to take for this purpose anything like one hundred millions out of the pockets of the people. We hold that the maintenance of a vast machinery of war is not only a serious burden upon the people, but a positive menace to the peace of the world. For more than a hundred years the United States has borne the honorable tradition of a nation which had no need of great armaments. We urge all who believe in justice, good will, and humanity as the great safeguards of the interests of the nation to exert their influence to maintain this high distinction. EDWARD EVERETT HALE. ROBT. TREAT PAINE. GEO. S. BOUTWELL. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS. JOHN T. MORSE, Jr. WILLIAM T. SEDGWICK. CHARLES R. CODMAN . JOHN P. LYMAN. JOHN C. COBB. CHAS. GORDON AMES. REUEN THOMAS. GEORGE HODGES. URIEL H. CROCKER. MOORFIELD STOREY. FRANCIS B. SEARS. ALEXANDER COCHRANE. ARTHUR W. RYDER. D. C. HEATH. ARTHUR P. SCHMIDT. HOWARD B. GROSE. A. A. BERLE. F. E. EMRICH. ALFRED FREE. ROBT. M. MORSE. CHAS. B. CUMINGS. ARTHUR P. PERRY. HENRY S. GREW. CHARLES E. GUILD, JR. A. DAVID WELD. LEONARD WARE. EDWARD HALE. HENRY T. SECRIST. A. W. JACKSON. CHARLES FLEISCHER. CHARLES F. DOLE. GEORGE FAULKNER. ISAAC ENGEL. S. U. SHEARMAN. C. W. DUANE. JAMES DE NORMANDIE. CHARLES L. DE NORMANDIE. ALBERT S. PARSONS. GEO. E. MCNEILL. EDWIN J. LEWIS, JR. EDWARD ATKINSON. HARTLEY DENNETT. NATHAN HASKELL DOLE. CHRISTOPHER R. ELIOT. B. C. WELD. C. W. HEIZER. EDWIN D. MEAD. CHAS. A. DINSMORE. R. L. BRIDGMAN. WM. R. LORD. CHAS. W. WENDTE. C. S. ROBERTS. JAMES P. TOLMAN. RUFUS P. WILLIAMS. FREDERIC PALMER. EDWARD Y. HINCKS. JOHN WINTHROP PLATNER. WILLIAM H. RYDER. GEORGE F. MOORE. HOWARD A. CARSON. EDWARD W. HOWE. FRED. BROOKS. F.I. WINSLOW. WM. LLOYD GARRISON. JAMES M. BARNARD. HENRY PICKERING. BENJAMIN F. TRUEBLOOD. JOSEPH A. WILLIAMS. MARTIN D. KNEELAND. OLNEY T. MEADER. THOMAS WOOD. FRANK H. HOWLAND. NATHL. T. ALLEN. FRANCIS J. GARRISON. FRED V. FULLER. JAMES H. BOWDITCH. GEO. C. POWERS. GEORGE W. THACHER. EDWIN A. WILCOX. JAMES SCOTT. HAZARD STEVENS. JOSEPH B. MOORS. ANNA D. HALLOWELL. C. W. HALLOWELL. CHARLOTTE B. HALLOWELL. EMILY HALLOWELL. MARY L. MASON. DANIEL G. MASON. FRANK O. HALL. RICHARD P. HALLOWELL. MARIA HALLOWELL LOUD. JOSEPH PRINCE LOUD. WILLIAM ELLERY. ALBERT S. PARTRIDGE. FRANK REED PETERS. H. B. ARMSTRONG. SAMUEL C. BEANE. WILLIAM D. LITTLE. WM. C. TODD. JOHN J. CURRIER. ELISHA P. DODGE. WM. P. LUNT. PHILIP H. BLUMPEY. HENRY B. LITTLE. JOHN F. YOUNG. LAWRENCE B. CUSHING. JOHN N. CUSHING. HERBERT C. PARSONS. DAVID G. HASKINS, JR. CHARLES H. FISKE, JR. JAMES HUXTABLE. FRANK S. C. WICKS. J. G. BROOKS. ARCHIBALD M. HOWE. HENRY W. LAMB. CHARLES E. GUILD. J. EMORY HOAR. WM. H. WHITE. L. H. H. JOHNSON. ARTHUR REED. ROBT. W. WILLIAMS. JOSEPH E. MOONEY. ARTHUR C. FAXON. EARL E. DAVIDSON. WM. HENRY WHITE. FRANCIS STANIFORD. HERMAN F. VICKERY. CHARLES W. TOWNSEND. JOHN L. BEHNEKE. DANIEL K. SNOW. FRED M. BARTLETT. [*19574*]The Commercial Advertiser. Established 1797. 187 Broadway and 5 & 7 Dey Street. Editorial Department. [*Ansd by wire 1-24-1902 cr*] New York Jan. 23rd, 1902. Dear Mr. President:-- The enclosed is from the Herald of this morning. I can conceive of no way by which it could get out except through the Senator. It has started all the reporters after Perry, and he has just been in to see me. I have to keep the news about it out of this paper and Perry refuses to talk with anyone about it. I think he is wavering a little, and if urged, might consent to accept. Would you be satisfied to have him do that? He has promised to come in again tomorrow and give a final decision. I have investigated Johnson. He was for twenty years postmaster at Astoria. He has always been a Platt man and has represented his interests in Long Island City. His personal reputation seems to be good, but like so many others whom we have considered, he seems to lack the necessary force. About Pound and Collier - I still think it would be a great deal better to find somebody in the organization in this city, rather than to go up the state, - especially in view of Stranahan's appointment. I will write you again tomorrow. Yours always, J.B. Bishop. President Roosevelt. [*19575*][For 1 enclosure see ca 1-1902][shorthand] [*Ackd 1-25-1902 ppf pr*] Hartford, Conn Jan. 23, 1902. Dear Mr. President:- Do not think I want to leave the United States - I am glad that contract is in better hands. But I happen to be where I see & hear the amazement, - amusement, & honor - with which the suggestion is received. That the jurist Judge Platt - son of our friend who is "Not Iscariot" - if you remember, - should be named as a U.S. Judge [*19576*]and that the idea that even his Father should suggest him as Judge Shipman's - successor is heard with horror by all the Bar. I think you ought to know this - Always Edward E Hale I am staying with my wife's brother Charles E Perkins who is a leading lawyer here, President of the Bar & all that. He says that this very Police Judge is [a] as often drunk himself that it is matter of amused comment when he commits the "drunks" to the lock-up. that once & again he has been in Bar-Room Rows, [*19577*] [*Ackd 1-28-1902 File cr*] Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts Answered. Feb 8 1902 Office of the Secretary. 15 Appian Way. January 23, 1902. Mr. President: The only right principle toward a public man in whom one has confidence is to suppose that he acts with good reason and reflection. Since I enjoyed your hospitality at the White House the other day, I have wished that I had taken the opportunity to ask the reason for a feature of our colonial policy which greatly perplexes me, namely, why does the free United States permit slavery to continue in the Sulu Islands? The arguments that I have seen are that the slaves are few; the system has no deep economic roots; they are kindly treated, if free, they would remain in dependence on their masters. These are precisely the arguments which were used sixty years ago, and which were repudiated by the Civil War. If the slaves are few and the system insignificant, cannot the all powerful United States find some method of clearing its skirts of this taint? An attentive reading of the Insular Cases seems to make it clear that, on the first test case, the Supreme Court will roundly decide against the legality of any form of servitude [*19578*][*[for enc. see Hart 2-3-02]*] Insular Division, 2869- 2 - War Department Feb 1 1902 in the Philippines. Would it not therefore be not only right, but in every way politic, to forestall that judgment? Presidents are powerful persons, but even a president cannot carry through a great reform quickly unless backed up by a strong public sentiment. In this case, I think public sentiment throughout the country would warmly agree with your own desire. Last night Governor Boutwell informed the workmen of Boston that the retention of the Philippines meant the slavery of the workmen. I do not believe a word of it, but it seems worth while to remove the present stumbling block by some quiet peaceful process of settlement or indemnity. The nation cannot afford to admit the most distant reappearance of a system condemnation of which is the bedrock of the Republican party. Nobody has anything to gain by any form of acquiescence in slavery in the Sulu Islands. Very respectfully yours, Albert Bushnell Hart President Theodore Roosevelt. [shorthand] [*Ackd 1-24-1902 wrote to Mr. Beer cr*] Law Offices of Holls, Wagner & Burghard. 120 Broadway. New York. Frederick Wm. Holls. Louis A. Wagner. Edward M. Burghard. January 23, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: You may remember that about a month ago I presented our mutual friend Mr. William C. Beer to the President; and the same day after luncheon the President asked me to tell you that the next time Mr. Beer came he would be glad to have you remind him of the fact that he wished to invite him to luncheon and get better acquainted with him. Mr. Beer expects to go to Washington next week, and will be there for some days; and for a number of reasons this would appear to be a particularly good time for him to get better acquainted with the President, provided, of course, it is entirely convenient for the President himself. May I ask you to make inquiries, and if such inquiries should result in a desire on the part of the President to see Mr. Beer, to please telegraph the appointment to Mr. Beer at 71 Broadway, New York City. Thanking you in advance for your kindness, and with many kind regards, I remain, Very Faithfully Yours, Frederick W Holls I am just leaving for a week's trip to St. Louis & Chicago. [*19579*]he can do something which will not be a menace to his very life - Turning the matter over & over I finally thought of you & decided, with Areline Murray's & Harry Shaw's advice, to write to you. You know I would not for the world impose on your friendship for us but I know you will forgive me for trying to be a providence to Robert - of course I feel dreadfully hampered in asking anything for Robert because [*Ackd 1-23-1902 PF*] My dear Mr President I have been turning this matter over in my mind for days & am finally impelled by my grave anxieties to write to you, trusting to your kind friendship to forgive me for troubling you. In as few words as possible I want to ask you, if in the course of the year you find in your gift any place in Washington [*19580*]which Robert could fill satisfactorily, will you give him a chance for it? Now please don't think I am asking political advancement or anything of that kind. My reasons for writing this are - The doctors say that my husband is perfectly well now - but that the position he had as Superintendent of the foundries is too exposing for him & his continuing in it is a grave risk - This is owing to the great changes of temperature, going in & out & the steel filings & emery dust - He is not all worried about it himself - but we all of us feel that he must give it up - I know quite well that he could get no such salary as what he now has, but we are all ready to face any needed economy if [*19581*]could never know how deep would be our gratitude or how great our relief if you could think of some thing for him to do in Washington another year - Always most sincerely yours Marion R. Oliver 42 Willett Street Albany — it would be unwise for us to worry him or shake his confidence in his recovered health. I feel quite sure he would be unwilling to have me write to you & I do it absolutely without his knowledge. Branch lungs are perfectly healed & I have not seen him look as well in years, but his doctors both say the work he is doing is too great a risk. I understand perfectly [*19582*]that with every good wish, there may never be any place possible - for Robert in Washington. I know too much to think of asking anything but that you will give him a thought if anything comes up he could do with satisfaction for you & the country- I have written with absolute frankness & in the deepest confidence - I am sure you will not resent our showing to you the anxiety which Bessie & I try to carry with smiling faces - but which is very heavy - You know Robert's devotion to you - His measure of ability & faithfulness & what backing he could get from Albany, New York & Boston, but [*19583*][*File cF*] THE POSTMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON Jan 23 02 Dear Mr President This will renew your acquaintance with Mr Dickey of Kansas City who was the head and front of our fighting forces in that city in 1896 & 1900. He is entitled to every consideration at our hands. Sincerely HC Payne [*19584*][*[1-23-02]*] [*Ackd 1-25-1902 wrote to Doubleday & Page]*] Dear Col. - How about this - Upon my soul I cant see the reason why they should be in [a] the deer papers - turned down for Outing - Especially as the deer papers are the best things you, have done bar none since the Wilderness Hunter - until Monday - Aurevoir Yrs Caspar W [*[Whitney]*] [*19585*] Jan 23[For 1 enclosure see ca. 1902]2 were McKinley promises, but the political effect is the same. He in no way criticized you But I think he feels it beneath his dignity to ask you to help him out at this time. Perhaps it is - and yours. I don't know - I simply lay the facts before you meaning to do as I would be done by. Senator Simon is the typical politician honest privately, hesitating at nothing politically. Senator Mitchell, is more plausible, less loyal - absolutely devoid at heart of public or private morals. What Simon says he will do you may rely on - Yours truly. C. E. S. Wood [*Ackd 1-23-1902*] [*P.F.*] [*[ca 1-23-02]*] DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C., Mr. President Sir - I think you know that I appreciate your responsibilities and the pressure on your time too much to intrude myself on you for personal reasons or self interest. Also I hope you believe that notwithstanding our radical political differences I shall always be glad to serve one whose character I esteem so highly. Whether I am now doing you a service or not, at least I mean to in repeating to you a conversation I had with Senator Simon of Oregon. This morning - [*19586*]You may remember he pledged to you the Oregon delegation for your nomination to the Presidency which pledge he could have carried out had it been expedient. He made no allusion to this to me. He said how much he admired you personally and that in comparison with the late President you were of far greater strength and more to his admiration but that there was a feeling that Mr. McKinley gave a more patient hearing in order to be exactly informed. Whether this means that Mr McKinley deferred more to politicians I do not know. He said he appreciates the fearful tax on your time and the utter irresponsibility of pleasing all, yet if he might venture a suggestion it would be to see fewer people if necessary to take the time to get down to fundamental facts. He did not expect this to be conveyed to you tho' he said it with all interest in your welfare. I venture to convey it leaving you to judge if it be of interest to you. I think Senator Simon would be immensely pleased if on the eve [y] of his primaries, he could be given some appointment for he remarked the new Senator - Mr Mitchell had had 3 - He none. He said [*19587*]Washington, D.C. January 23, 1902. My dear Colonel,- The situation in Indiana is one which will interest you. Ninety per cent of the Republicans of that State favor Senator Fairbanks for the Presidential nomination in 1904. As shown by the action of the District Conventions two weeks ago - in which Fairbanks captured - hands down - every member of the State Central Committee, he will have the delegation in 1904, but as the case stands today, he will not have a single vote outside of his State. But the point of interest is, that if the President shows a friendly interest in Fairbanks, the second choice of the delegates will be Mr. Roosevelt. There will be no first ballot nomination in 1904 unless Roosevelt is the nominee. It is possible, and highly probable that complications arising from the Isthmian Canal and the Philippine situation may make the nomination of Roosevelt a party necessity; or if he can so handle these matters that complications and scandals are avoided, the chances are that he will be nominated on the second ballot. In the distribution of the patronage in the South, the President has started right, not only for the South and the whole country, but for the ultimate permanent advantage of his party. Bear in mind that no Southern man of any prominence or influence has joined the Republican Party except by purchase. Take the case [*19588*]-2- of Gen. Longstreet, who has been on the pay-roll of the United States almost continuously since he went off of that of the Confederacy. He is there today, wholly incompetent for the office he holds. Why should such men be bought with offices? If it is to be given to an incompetent, why not to some one who has fought to save the Union, rather than to one educated at national expense, who turned his sword against his flag? The Government owes no obligation to Longstreet, and surely he has no claim on the Republican Party, for he cannot control a vote, much less a delegate. But as this office seems to be given to the South, why not place it in the hands of an active man who would bring ability to the discharge of the duties, and who would be loyal enough to the appointing power to assist in making some delegates. Let it be the son of an ex-Confederate, but a man who will not be ostracised because he accepts the place. The foregoing idea should govern in all Southern appointments - good men first. The President has started right, and his action is approved in States which give their electoral votes to the Republican Party. Quit buying delegates with the offices, and the result will be delegations in favor of the man who breaks down the present and past practice. Ben. Harrison bough delegates with patronage in the old style, and the people retired him because he did it, for he owed his second nomination to the Southern delegates and the office-holders. The President who expects the office-holders to deliver the votes of the people, is without anything in experience to base his expectations upon. In the distribution of patronage in Republican States, [*19589*]-3- the Senators have practically usurped the rights of Congressmen. The Senators do this to build up a senatorial machine which dictates congressional nominations. They force the President to nominate their henchmen under the threat of "holding up" nominations through "senatorial courtesy." We have had several illustrations of the vicious working of this policy, in the State of Ohio. The entire party delegation in Congress should agree upon nominations, and if the State has to be delivered between the Senators, these should each one have his own territory and within that he should have the assent of the Congressmen of his party. The Senators to control, with the party committee in Democratic districts. Of course, the nominees should be up to the standard which the President has fixed. By the foregoing course the President gains the favor of the people, the party workers and the Congressmen. As it is now, appointees don't care a damn for any body but the Senator, and the Presidential authority to nominate is taken from him by the very men whom the Constitution provides shall scrutinize the appointments made by the President. Your friend, J H Woodard [*19590*]The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York Editorial Staff Lyman Abbott, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mable, Associate Editor R.D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert P. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork 2 such guidance that I want this interview with him. I am the more solicitous because early in March I shall sail for Europe to be gone six months, and I would like before I go to leave some general directions by which my associates could be guided in their conduct of the paper in my absence. I am hoping therefore that Mr. Cortelyou may, on your suggestion, arrange with Judge Taft for such an interview. I would come on to Washington at almost any time for the purpose, if that was best, or I would see him here at any time that would meet his convenience. I have practically no engagements to interfere except on the 13th of February. Yours sincerely, Lyman Abbott [*19592*] The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York Editorial Staff Lyman Abbott, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mable, Associate Editor R.D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert P. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork [*Ackd 1-27-1902 cf*] January 24, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I hardly know whether I ought to write this letter to you or not; if not, you can easily throw it into the wastebasket. But I am very desirous to meet Judge Taft in a quiet way while he is in this country; not to interview him for journalistic purposes, not merely to meet him socially, pleasant as that would be; but to get directly from him in personal conference that kind of information respecting, and light upon, the Philippine problem which, as you very well know, can be obtained in no other way. My confidence in Judge Taft is such that I am inclined to be guided if not governed by his judgment in the editorial course which The Outlook takes in the coming months. It is for the purpose of getting [*19591*] DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Circular to Div. Supts. No. 8, s. 1902. Manila, January 24, 1902. To Division Superintendents: I am compiling a comprehensive report for Commissioner Harris and wish to include information concerning the local advisory school boards. Will you send to me at the earliest possible moment a description of these boards, their organization and their field of action; also any recommendations in connection with these which you can make by way of helpful criticism and suggestion, which would tend to increase their efficiency. Very truly yours [*[Fred W Atkinson]*] J/F [*19593*]The Commercial Advertiser. Established 1797. 187 Broadway and 5 & 7 Dey Street. Editorial Department. [*File cr*] New York Jan. 24th, 1902. Dear Mr. President:-- Perry has been in again and has submitted several names as possibilities, including the following:-- James M. Varnum, Alfred E. Marling, Howard Payson Wildes and Charles B. Hubbell. Varnum you know as well as I do. I should be surprised if he were willing to take it. Marling is a real estate dealer, a member of the Union League and a man of good character, but not of great force. Wildes was Collis's deputy in the Public Works Department under Strong, having previously served one term in the Assembly. He was a very severe critic of you when you were Governor, frequently talking with me against you. He is a fairly competent man and I think honest. I should not recommend him. Hubbell was at one time President of the School Board. He is a man of fair ability and a lawyer with a small practice. He has been out for almost any kind of an office for sometime, was formerly a Democrat, and is now, I believe, a Republican. He is competent for the duties of the office, but his appointment would do you no special good, as he represents nobody but himself. Perry says that as for himself, he does not want the office; but that he is really desirous of helping you and is troubled because it has got out that he has declined it. I think he would take it if he were pressed, but he would much prefer [*19594*]The Commercial Advertiser Established 1797. 187 Broadway and 5&7 Dey Street, EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT -2- New York that somebody else should have it. I think he is sincere in this. You will be amused to learn that I was asked yesterday by our friend Jim Wright if I thought you would give the place to Lawrence Godkin. I replied that I distinctly thought you would not. That would be a dandy appointment, Wouldn't it, and so grateful to the Senator! I shall do nothing more until I hear from you. Yours always, J.B. Bishop President Roosevelt. [*19595*]G.B. No. 234. JFH [shorthand] General Board, Washington, D.C., January 24, 1902. Sir: 1. The Chief of Bureau of Equipment has called the attention of the General Board to the possibility of the proposed Pacific cable falling under the control of citizens of countries other than the United States. 2. In connection with this subject, the Board respectfully states that in considering plans for future wars in the North Pacific or on the Chinese coast, if such should unfortunately occur, it has found the subject of telegraphic communication with Honolulu, Guam and the Philippines to be of prime importance. Such being the case, the necessity of the cable's being under the control of the United States Government is obvious. The main trans-Pacific cable should be either owned by our Government or completely controlled by it; all intermediate stations should be located on American territory; and the employees in its service should be at all times Americans, to the end that we should have absolute surety that messages sent by this line should be seen only by persons of American nationality. [*19596*]BUREAU OF NAVIGATION January 23,1902 300782 NAVY DEPARTMENTG.B. No.234. JFH 3. This need not interfere with the full and free use of the cable in times of peace by all commercial interests, either on the main line or on branches which the needs of business may cause to be established. 4. The Board respectfully submits to the Department that, without this control, the complete isolation of our Pacific possessions would undoubtedly ensue. The Board therefore respectfully urges that the Department make such representations in the proper quarter as will prevent any individuals or companies from obtaining franchises and rights that would endanger our government's exclusive control in time of war. Very respectfully, A. S. Crowninshield [*[Crowninshield ?]*] Rear-Admiral, U.S. Navy. Senior Member Present. The Secretary of the Navy. [*19597*]Bureau of Navigation Navy Dept. Secretary's Office Rec'd. Navy Department 9900 30 1902 General Board, Washington, D. C., January 24, 1902. CROWNINSHIELD, A. S., Rear-Admiral, U.S. Navy, Senior Member Present. Regarding necessity of American ownership and control of proposed trans-Pacific cable. ac [*[Enc in Long, 1-29-02]*][*1902*] [*Ackd 1-28-1902 p.p.f.*] The Chicago Club Jan 24th Dear Colonel, You told me to let you know when Mrs. Davis and I had arranged to move upon Washington. We arrive on the 4th of February and will be at the new Willard for the week following, and we very much wish to call and pay our respects upon Mrs Roosevelt and the god mother of H.I.M.S. Meteor. [*19598*]Hoping they and you may find a spare minute to share with us, I am Yours Always Richard Harding Davis [*19599*]J.W. Goddard & Sons, 98, 100 & 102 Bleecker St. and 197 Mercer St. New York, Jan. 24th, '02 190 Established 1847. President Roosevelt, Personal [Dear Sir:] My dear Mr. President,- About a week ago President Morris told me there was some kind of a position at Police Headquarters and that he wanted me to recommend a man for it. I did so, and in a couple of days was invited by Col. Partridge, Com. of Police, to call with the man that I had recommended. The Commissioner then informed me that the position was "Property Clerk." He looked my man over and was satisfied with him and asked him if the salary of $1500. would satisfy him and various other questions of a similar kind that showed that he had it in mind to appoint him. The fellow, Eddie Doonan, by name, is one of the very finest fellows that I know, and by the way, was one of those who called at my house in regard to the sick man when you were lunching with me, and to whom you gave a letter of introduction to the Roosevelt Hospital. I called on the Commissioner again to-day so as to keep the matter alive, and was rather disappointed to find that he wasn't quite as determined to make the appointment as he seemed to be on the previous visit. He said something about having it in mind perhaps to have a man of more consequence than Doonan. Now, from my point of view, that is a mistaken view, and I claim [to] assuming that Doonan is plenty good enough, then to use an Irishman. "He is a great deal better than somebody better". [*19600*]In other words, when a plain man is plenty good enough for a position I would give it to him, rather than to somebody of more consequence. The chief criticism on Mr. Low's administration to-day is that his appointments are too "aristocratic." Plain people are not having a chance. I am very anxious for this appointment to benefit Doonan personally, and besides that I am anxious for his appointment as a campaign argument in my District, and it will be a good one because he will perform his duties thoroughly well, and would be satisfied with the salary of his office and not accept bribes or douceurs of any kind, and thus would interpret in a practical way to the people of the District what is meant by the demand for honest officials in all grades of the public service. The only reason that it occurs to me that you might do anything in this matter is because you could say to Col. Partridge that you had met the man. You may be perfectly sure that if you do not do this that I will understand your reasons without any necessity of your explaining them to me. Very respectfully yours, Norton Goddard [*File CS*] J.W. Goddard & Sons ESTABLISHED 1847. 98, 100 & 102 Bleecker St, and 197 Mercer St. New York, Jan. 24th, '02. 190 M President Roosevelt, [Dear Sir:] Personal. My dear Mr. President,- I write this chiefly at the request of Collector Eidman, to tell you that a vacancy has occurred in his office and that he would to-morrow appoint to fill it a man whom I recommended to him and whom he found satisfactory, James Callahan at $1400. The Postmaster's Secretary, Mr. Lauferty, died the other day. The Postmaster has appointed to fill this vacancy a nephew of his, who was in Mr. Eidman's office thus creating a vacancy to which Mr. Eidman has appointed Callahan. I am, as you will understand very much obliged to you. I hope you receive a favorable answer from Mr. Stranahan, in the matter of the Cashier of the Custom House. If you found it convenient and thought it wise, a favorable word from you to Mr. Whitehead, the new [Treasurer] Appraiser, would I suppose help me as much as what you have said to Henkel and Eidman. I hope that the circumstances will admit of your considering my request in the matter of Collector Treat. Very respectfully yours, [*19601*] Norton Goddard P.S. If it would be suitable for you to make any communicationcommunication to Col' Partridge regarding the man I recommended to him then kindly read the attached letter, if not, you can destroy it without reading.[*Ackd 1-31-01902*] New York City January 24: 1902. [*[2]*] 457 WEST 146TH STREET. My dear Mr President: Once upon a time [?] th??? short stretches. If had??? - [may?] find [this?] to [g??d] . ? and trusting that your ? has not ? beyond a [Institute?] of this sort. I make to send you that back. The ? readily, since it gives me a chance to call myself your sincere friend. Alfred Henry Lewis [*19602*]JOHN D. LONG. SECRETARY. (COPY) 4488-8 Navy Department, G Washington, January 24, 1902. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of January 21st, I enclose herewith a copy of the letter of the Secretary of the Navy in response to Senate Resolution of February 25, 1901, with tabulated statement showing age of employees, &c. With regard to "the number of people who are retained on the pay roll who are rendered in a large measure incapable of the discharge of their duties by reason of physical disability and old age," it is impossible to give you exact statistics. As these people grow older they are more or less affected by the infirmities of age, but their capability is not so far impaired as to justify their dismissal, except in a few cases. As these occur, if the incapacity is so great a to justify it, it is the policy of the Department to discharge them, but if not, to reduce them to positions having lower rates of pay and more commensurate to their efficiency. Categorically answering your question of whether employees appointed for a definite term could not be more easily discharged than under the present system of tenure during good behavior, it would undoubtedly be easier, as the [*19603*]-2- political pressure to that end would then be concentrated, but in my opinion it would be a mistaken policy to give up the present Civil Service system which makes tenure dependent upon merit and go back to the old one which depends on favor or political influence. We have no temporary employees in the Department here at Washington. Some were taken on during the Spanish war who I think served satisfactorily, although of course they did not have the experience and value of the permanent employees. I am advised that the efficiency of the service has improved since the inauguration of the Civil Service system. Very truly yours, (Signed) John D. Long, Hon. Thomas H. Tongue, House of Representatives. [*19604*]E. MONT. REILY, PREST. J.S. WELCH, 1st VICE-PRES. DR. B. H. WHEELER, TREAS. J. ED. JEWELL, 2ND VICE-PRES. M.E. GETCHELL, SEC'Y. G.W. LODWICK, ASS'T SEC'Y. Executive Committee: JOSEPH H. HARRIS, CHAIRMAN. M.A. PURSLEY, SECRETARY. DR. G. O. COFFIN, CHAS. E. SMALL, A.G. LACKEY, A.N. CHURCH, W.S. PONTIUS, L.M.COX, FRANK C. PECK, C.C. ANDERSON, BENJ. SPITZ, CHAS. R. PENCE, GEO. L. NELLIS, CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE. JAS. A. McLANE, CHMN. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. The 1904 Roosevelt Club No. 1 Kansas City, MO. Jan. 24, 1902. [*ackd & Photograph sent 1/28/1902*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. President:- I desire to express to you, in behalf of myself and your many "original friends" here, our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the appointments you have announced to make for Kansas City. The appointments could not have been more acceptable to all factions of our party, and it means that your friends are on guard, and will see to your interests. Mr. President, I wish you would kindly send me one of your late pictures. You have no idea how it will be appreciated. Thanking you again for the way you remembered your friends here, in the way of appointments, I remain as ever, Yours sincerely, E. Mont. Reily Dic.E.M.R. [*19605*] This is the First Club Organized in the U.S. in the Interest of the Great and Stalwart American for President.[*[For 1 attachment see Reily, 1-24-02]*][*[1-24-02]*] Mr. Cortelyou:- Will you kindly show this to the President? Sincerely, Reily [shorthand] [*19606*] Law Offices of Roosevelt & Kobbé, Bank of America Building, 44 & 46 Wall Street J. R. Roosevelt. George C. Kobbé James A. Speer. [*file ppf*] New York, Jan 24 1902 Dear Theodore This will introduce Judge Chas J. Tucker whom Elliott and I met in Dallas on our big hunting trip in Texas many years ago. On that occasion he was most hospitable and gave us many valuable points about the game of the country - It is possible you will recall hearing Elliott mention Mr Tucker's name in some of the talks about that trip - The Judge has been up here on business and on his way back intends stopping over at Washington for the purpose of calling on you - Pansy had a bully [*19607*][*[attached to Reilly, 1-24-02]*] time in Washington - Sincerely John [*[Roosevelt]*][*[1-24-02]*] Mr. Cortelyou: - Will you kindly show this to the President? Sincerely, Reily [shorthand] [*19606*] [*File ppf*] Law Offices Of ROOSEVELT & KOBBÉ, BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING, 44 & 46 WALL STREET, New York, Jan 24, 1902 Dear Theodore, This will introduce Judge Chas. T. Tucker whom Elliott and I met in Dallas on our big hunting trip in Texas many years ago. On that occasion he was most hospitable and gave us many valuable points about the game of the country. It is possible you will recall hearing Elliot mention Mr. Tucker's name in some of the talks about that trip - the Judge has been up here on business and on his way back intends stopping over at Washington for the purpose of calling on you - Pansy had a bully [*19607*]time in Washington Sincerely John [*[Roosevelt]*] [*[attached to Reilly, 1-24-02]*]President of the Alpha Delta Phi, Charles E. Sprague, Union, 1860 Secretary of the Alpha Delta Phi, Henry J. Hemmens, Hamilton, 1867. [shorthand] [*ackd 1/31/1902 P.F.*] [shorthand] OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, 54 WEST 32D ST., NEW YORK, N. Y. Union Dime Savings Institution 24 Jan., 1902. Brother Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir and Brother: It is just possible that you may remember that, at the ball at Buffalo, I informed you that it had been voted to hold the next convention on May 15, 1902, at Washington. Among the plans then spoken of was that of waiting upon the President of the United States to pay our respects as a body of college men. Under the changed circumstances our pleasure in this mark of respect would of course be still greater; yet it has occurred to me that the case might in some way present some embarrassment from your point of view, on account of the overwhelming demands upon your time and vitality. An informal hint to me as to your views (over) [*19608*]will be utilized by me with as much discretion and tact as I can command. We hope to have in attendance D. Hale, H.W. Mabie, Wallace Bruce, Dr. Gilman, Dr Raymond of Union and others of the right sort, besides your local members, a large Navy delegation and a jolly lot of undergraduates. Fraternally yours, Charles E Sprague.[*G.W. Whitehead*] [*File cr*] Cable address "Merchandise, New York." Office of the Appraiser of Merchandise, Christopher and Washington Streets, Port of New York, N. Y., Personal. January 24, 1902. My dear Sir: Acknowledging the receipt of your confidential letter of the 21st instant, with enclosure of memorandum relative to charges of official misconduct against Examiner C.C. Browne of this office, I would be glad to have you inform the President that the official named is suspended from duty and pay by order of the Secretary of the Treasury, and that the matters involved in the charge of undervaluation of silks are in the hands of the Special Counsel (William Wickham Smith) appointed by the Honorable Attorney General. I have already assured Mr. Smith of my desire to aid him in all possible ways. The measure of vigilance suggested by the President in the conduct of this office will certainly be exercised. Very truly yours, GW Whitehead Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. [*19609*][*[1-25-02]*] 25-1-1902 60 Beacon Street. [*Ackd 1-28-1902 ppf*] Boston Dear Mr. President I owe you an apology for having bothered you via Cabot about Mitchell. Of course if I had known he had been at you before I should never have written. He is a good sort of chap, but he married an ill-balanced California [*19610*]Yours sincerely W.S. Bigelow This doesn't need an answer - the thing has taken enough of your time already. woman - a neurotic, erratic, strong-minded, hen-headed critter who gets hold of the end of an idea and hangs on like a snapping turtle on a stick, and about as intelligently. I imagine she is the prima causa malorum - Cherchez la femme! I do not think he will trouble you again. I have written to him [*19611*] State Normal School Athens, GA. Office of the President. [*Received Jan 27 1902*] January 25, 1902. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Columbia University, New York City. Dear Doctor:- I received your letter promptly in answer to my telegram. I quite understand the situation; indeed I fully expected some such answer and so framed my telegram as to be perfectly explicit regarding the use to which I would have put your letter. Our committe in Washington was there to advocate no man, but merely to protest against the reappointment here of an official whose character was offensive to the community. The president gave us a very cordial reception and our purpose was accomplished. I am more than ever impressed with the wholesomeness of his nature, and of his fundamental desire to be right and righteous in his decisions. The hysterics indulged in by the South over the Booker Washington dinner episode was a matter little understandable by him, and I fear that we have not yet reached the full results of our editorial jimjams. Hoping to see you with us in May, I am, Yours truly, E.C. Branson President. [*19612*][Enc. in Butler 1-27-02][shorthand] [*Ackd 1-27-1902*] 44 Pine Street, New York. Jany. 25, 1902. My dear Mr. President, By some strange peak of fate I am chairman of the Forestry Committee, but this has led me to become acquainted by letter with two very interesting men, Mr. Pinchot and Prof. Graves, and I personally met Mr. MacNaughton. Then, too, I have become a little familiar with a wholly new, but very delightful analyst, and one that has reminded me a great deal of you. [*19613*] I am trying to work out an amendment to the Constitution, on Gov. Odell's suggestions, which will accomplish something worth doing. The condition of things now is lamentable, and very peculiar, in some respects, as you know. I am having a fine time with 107 to 43 the minority has nothing to say that counts, and individual opinions on our side are of little weight. I still have my own, however. Nature made me that way, and I can't change her word, I suppose. We have a first rate lot of New York County men, and a first rate lot of [*19614*]legislative propositions. Elsberg holds his own as an able, honorable Senator, and Henry now wears brass-buttons, and I imagine makes a very good Adjutant-General. But you have heard all this from Elsberg and Perry, and I only meant to refer to my new Committee appointment, Shall I confess it, Sir - I was not by any means sure what hard words and soft words were, but I did not confess it, until I had found out from Col. Fox. I do not know that my Committee will have much to do, but I have had a great deal of pleasure learning what Forestry is. Mrs. Davis would join me in kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt, if she knew I were writing, and I am, Yours very sincerely Gherardi Davis. We return to Albany tomorrow. United States Courts. Judge's Chambers. [*File crm*] New Haven, Jany. 25, 1902. My dear Mr Cortelyou, Herewith I return the enclosures received in your letter of Jany. 22d. Yours truly W.K. Townsend Hon. George B. Cortelyou Washington [*[in re letter from Leupp F.E. 1/21/02]*] [*T*] 19615[shorthand] White House, Washington. January 25, 1902. Memorandum left by Mr. Merrill A. Teague, representing Admiral Schley: When Mr. Teague left with the Secretary to the President the appeal of Admiral Schley, he said that Mr. Raynor wanted it stated to the President that if he (the President) desired any point elucidated or further information on any point, if he would send for Mr. Teague the latter would be very glad to come over from Baltimore at any time. [*19616*] Mr. Merrill A. Teague. Associate Editor. The Baltimore American. [*19617*][shorthand] WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. January 25, 1902. Memorandum left by Mr. Merrill A. Teague, representing Admiral Schley: When Mr. Teague left with the Secretary to the President the appeal of Admiral Schley, he said that Mr. Raynor wanted it stated to the President that if he (the President) desired any point elucidated or further information on any point, if he would send for Mr. Teague the latter would be very glad to come over from Baltimore at any time. [*19616*] Mr. Merrill A. Teague. Associate Editor The Baltimore American. [*19617*][shorthand] [*ackd 1/29/1902*] Julius L. Brown. Attorney at Law. Offices in The Joseph E. Brown Building, Opposite the Kimball House. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 26. 02. To His Excellency, The President, Washington D.C. Mr. President: At a sale of Bangs and Company, Friday, January 24th, I purchased a document of Archibald Bulloch's, Governor of Georgia, who was a member of the Old Congress, who I understand was your great-grandfather. It is the original Commission of William Stephens, as Attorney-General of the Province of Georgia. To me, Mr. President this is nothing but a curiosity, but to you, it may be interesting, as a family relic, and it affords me a great deal of pleasure to send it to you. I hope you will accept it in the same sense of friendship in which it is tendered. For many years, it has been my hobby to try and collect everything I can get, bearing upon Georgia. I am not only a coin-fiend, and a book-fiend, but an autograph collector, and I have accumulated in my short life, quite a number of these things. I found, in a recent sale, made by Messrs. Bangs [*19618*]and Company, quite a number of such things, and this document, I thought would be especially interesting to you, as it is signed by your great-grand-father, and I think you are entitled to it more than I am. With best wishes, Mr. President, and kindest regards, I am, as ever, Your friend truly, Julius L. Brown [*19619*][*[For enc. see Apr. 20, 1776]*][shorthand] Jan 26th 1902. New Brighton Staten Island Dear Sir: Answering your favor of 21st inst kindly thank the President for his message to me, and his invitation to Mrs Gracie and myself to attend the christening of Emperor William's yacht. It will afford us much pleasure to receive the cards and attend. Very truly yours Archibald Gracie To Geo. B. Cortelyou Esq. Secretary to the President Washington D. C. [*19620*] The Associated Press. Central Division, Addison C. Thomas, Superintendent. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star, President Horace White, New York Evening Post, First Vice President. William R. Nelson, Kansas City Star, Second Vice President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager. Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. Directors, Stephen O'Meara, Boston Journal. Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune. Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution. W.L. Mc Lean, Philadelphia Bulletin. Albert J. Barr, Pittsburg Post. George Thompson, St. Paul Dispatch. Vidor F. Lawson, Chicago Daily News. Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic. Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati Times Star. Harvey W. Scott, Portland Oregonian, Portland Telegram. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star. Thomas G. Napier, New Orleans Picayune. Herman Ridder, New York Staats Zeitung. M. H de Young, San Francisco Chronicle. Charles H. Grasty, Baltimore Evening News. [*Ackd 1-28-1902 cf*] Chicago Ill Jan 26th Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Mr President I was astounded this morning to learn that a personal letter from Admiral Schley to me, had found its way into print and that the Admiral might be compromised with the Navy department by it. I hasten to write the facts to you so that no trouble may ensue. The letter was sent by me in confidence to my publishers to show that Admiral Schley would deem any book I might write, authority on the Santiago campaign. I asked for its return but in the meantime the advertising man of the concern, got hold of a package of matter [who] which the publishers had prepared for return to me at Albany, in which was the letter. It had been printed [a] in but a few circulars when the firm discovered it and had it eliminated. It is not in the book in any form. You know me too well personally to believe for a moment that I would wittingly betray a confidence and I assure you that the letter was marked, as have been all his letters "confidential". I trust that your friendship for me may induce you to let the matter rest, [*19621*]The Associated Press. Central Division, Addison C. Thomas, Superintendent. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star, President Horace White, New York Evening Post, First Vice President. William R. Nelson, Kansas City Star, Second Vice President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager. Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. Directors, Stephen O'Meara, Boston Journal. Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune. Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution. W.L. Mc Lean, Philadelphia Bulletin. Albert J. Barr, Pittsburg Post. George Thompson, St. Paul Dispatch. Vidor F. Lawson, Chicago Daily News. Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic. Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati Times Star. Harvey W. Scott, Portland Oregonian, Portland Telegram. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star. Thomas G. Napier, New Orleans Picayune. Herman Ridder, New York Staats Zeitung. M. H de Young, San Francisco Chronicle. Charles H. Grasty, Baltimore Evening News. if indeed you have heard of any desire to open it or investigate it. Always sincerely yours, Geo. E. Graham. I had a great time at your Hamilton Club. Certainly you own that club. G.E.G. [*19622*][*[For attachment see 1-26-02]*] United States Senate Washington, D.C. [*[02?]*] 1/26 My dear Mr President Replying to your request to suggest the name of a prominent German in Cincinnati I name Hon Carl L [Lippas] Nippert - [*T*] Truly Yours MA Hanna Personal [shorthand] [*19623*]Alexander Lambert, M.D. 125 East 36th Street, New York. Until 9:30 A.M. 1 to 2 P.M. Telephone 899 Madison. [*Ackd 1-29-1902 ppf*] Jan 26 1902 Dear Theodore I enclose a letter from Willis which I think will be of interest to you. I should be delighted to take Teddy out with me but as Willis naively puts it we wouldn't shoot any more sheep & antelope than we would eat & as both these animals are indefinitely protected at present it would be a bad thing to have your son shooting at either of them as every press agent in the country would be pumping us as to what we had shot. However that is a long way to next summer. I am going to try to go as I think I might get a bear & good black tail hunting. I am disappointed I cannot see you at the Boone & Crocket dinner but some irresponsible babies may appear any night now & I do not dare be absent. I have heard some Brooklyn men talking lately & they are worried over the possibility of Sharkey's appointment. As naval officers they are men interested & active in politics & decent straight men. They seem to think that Sharkey is the worst type of unscrupulous heeler & were wondering if you knew it. I know nothing about it but thought I would drop you the hint in this personal letter Faithfully Alexander Lambert [*19624*][For 1 enclosure see 1-11-02 Willis] Calcutta [*P.P.F.*] [*Ackd PPF B*] January 26. 1902 Dear Roosevelt I have just received your letter in which you tell me that you have written to Ambassador White, asking that I may be sent back to Washington. I must heartily thank you for what you have done [*19625*]for me, and words can not express my gratefulness & appreciation of your act of kindness.-- If the matter is put before the Emperor I feel pretty sure that he will have me sent back, in spite of all opposition in other quarters.-- The purchase of theDanish West Indies has caused considerable comment here, though the press says that their aquisition does not materially affect the strategic situation. In spite of that though the leading papers give a warning to England to cling to every islet she possesses in the Lesser Antilles and to consolidate her waning influence. It's a big stroke of yours to have gained all the territorial possessions you require to safeguard [*19626*]the great highway you are going to build.-- The possession of Jamaica by the way, is considered of immense importance by anglo-indian strategists, & they emphasize the necessity of maintaining a firm grip on the British West Indies and developing their resources and defensive value.-- I see that at last the british good has given expression to her policy as regards the Persian Gulf, though she doesn't say if she will fight & the Power which tries to establish herself thereAs I wrote you, Russia is bound to have her part there and to connect it with her Trans Caspian system. This would mean a fatal blow to India, as it would isolate India from Minor Asia. Curzon is putting on all possible pressure to establish British supremacy in the Gulf & to keep out the rest of the world there. He is perfectly right in doing so, only I dont see how he can stop Russia by force in her onward march through Persia. Curzon, with all his great qualities, is [*19627*]not a soldier, or else he could not have such absolute confidence in the efficiency of the Indian Army. Since I wrote to you last on its preparedness for a large war I have seen a good deal more of it & my opinion as to its readiness for war and its fighting powers has fallen still lower. It is very remarcable that the long struggle in South Africa seems to have done absolutely nothing to shake up the officer out here. Onething I expected to see out in India was good riding, but here I must say I have been greatly disappointed, especially as regards the average in the british regiments. The riding of the officer is only for polo, & polo forms the chief part of his duties, the training of his horse -- or rather pony -- is only in that direction. The other day was shown a squadron in a crack cavalry regt. (15 hussars) As to the horses there was not one which seemed to me fit for a big war. [*19628*]They all lacked the muscle you need on the modern cavalry horse which in flesh & muscle resembles the trained hunter or steeple chase horse. At a glance you could see that the horses had not undergone any scientific neck work (suppling) with the snaffle. As a natural consequence the wear & tear on the legs (bones & sinews) was very noticeable, & there is a high percentage of confirmed pullers in the3 ranks. What is most noticeable here, & struck my wife & myself on first sight, is the superiority of the native cavalryman of the british. The lines of seat among the former are most graceful & naturally correct, owing to his ideal build. Among the latter there is a too high percentage of the "pumpkin." Of cource the british officers dont admit this & dont like to hear native horsemanship praised. The cavalry [*19629*]here absolutely lacks a system of scientific horsebreaking, though owing to the long time of service the men dont need it as much as those in the cavalry of the continental armies of Europe do. But raw animals render smooth evolutions of large bodies impossible, & you generally notice some stiff brute in the ranks upsetting half a dozen of others. Marksmanship is on a very low level, owing to the small amount ofcommunication allowed for practice. But at the bottom of it is the indifference of the officer whos individual marksmanship is extraordinary low, both with rifle and pistol. I've seen some good shots among the Gurkhas, but most of them need little, if any, teaching, & in this respect they resemble your western mountaineers. The military amateur can be greatly bluffed out here by the fine physique of the men, their expensive [*19630*]& showy uniforms & their beautifully made accoutrements. As regard inspections they are mere farces - everything is found in best condition & you only hear praise. A general told me after an inspection, which would have been pronounced a failure in any other army, that it was the policy out here never to find fault. Well, I hope for the sake of old England, that her great4 asiatic problems will meet with a peaceful solution. — As things stand now after Lord Cranbornes declaration of Englands policy in the Persian Gulf, the attitude the leading russian papers take in relation to the same questions, and Curzons statement that russian occupation of a port in the gulf or of southern Persia would mean a war which would ring from pole to pole, "the way to a peaceful solution [*19631*]solution of the greatest question of the old world seem to be honeycombed by mines. - Then comes Germanies railroad tapping the Gulf. As soon as the realisation of her project approaches, the chances seem to have improved lately - there is bound to be an outcry, both in Russia & in India. So far I have reason to believe that Curzon measures Russian & Germany with the same measures in the PersianGulf. By doing so he naturally invites a continental coalition against England, because british and indian declarations could do more to stop Russia's advance toward the Gulf & southern Persia than the attempts of a cow to stop an engine. An understanding between Russia & England, as regards Western Asia, which since the hostile attitude of the German press & public opinion towards England has [*19632*]been so much discussed of late in the English & anglo-indian papers, is absolutely out of question. The two powers have too many points of friction. All England could gain would be a lukewarm friendship. Besides this it would be impossible to overcome the traditional & deep rooted hatred for the Russian you find in all official quarters here, from the Government House to the native barrack room. Expect England & Germany will be5 brought into line as far as the Gulf is concerned. The German railroad can only but help indian trade which the russians are already blocking on the overland routes, via Persia, owing to the fact that Russia holds the Persian customs. As to your letter we are awaiting events with keen interest. By the way Sven Hedin is just back from his 2 1/2 years explorations in Tibet, round the Lop Nor [*19633*]& chiefly in the Gobi dessert. I had a very interesting talk with him & greatly regret that his stay was so short. He claims to have discovered various species of new animals & a large number of new plants. His coming publications promise to be most interesting. My wife thanks you for your kind messages and asks me to return them. Please give our sincerest regards toMrs Roosevelt & love to the family. Yours most sincerely Speck [*[Sternberg?]*] [*19634*][*[1-26-02?]*] Carl T. Nippert (Lieut. . Gov. of Ohio) [Put on list] [[shorthand]] [*19635*] [[shorthand]] [*Encl retd Ackd 2/2/1902 PPF*] Crown Point Arizona Jany 27" 1902 The President Washington D. C. Dr Sir. Enclosed herewith I have the honor to hand you a letter received by me from the Association of Rough riders in Manila, Phillipine Islands, which I send for your perusal, your name being mentioned therein. May I ask that the letter be returned to me as I desire to preserve it for my young son. Very respectfully Your Obdt servant [*Col.*] Alexander O. Brodie [*19636*][*[1-26-02?]*] Carl T. Nippert (Lieut. . Gov. of Ohio) [Put on list-] [[shorthand]] [*19635*] [[shorthand]] [*Encl retd Ackd 2/2/1902 PPF*] Crown Point Arizona Jany 27" 1902 The President Washington D. C. Dr Sir. Enclosed herewith I have the honor to hand you a letter received by me from the Association of Rough Riders in Manila, Phillipine Islands, which I send for your perusal, your name being mentioned therein. May I ask that the letter be returned to me as I desire to preserve it for my young son. Very respectfully Your Obdt servant [*Col.*] Alexander O. Brodie [*19636*][*Ackd 1-28-1902 Wrote PMG*] COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK PRESIDENTS ROOM January 27th, 1902. My dear Mr. President: The enclosed letter is from one of the best men in the South, and I know you will be glad to read it over. He wrote asking me for a letter of introduction to you, in order to present his views regarding the Postmastership at Athens, Ga. I declined to give him a letter, because I told him that it was my policy not to have anything to do with office-seeking at your hands unless you asked my opinion of a given candidate. I want you to see how nicely he took my letter and how happy he was at the way you received him. Yours always sincerely, Nicholas Murray Butler To the President, Washington, D.C. [*19637*][For enc. see Branson 1-25-02][*Ackd 1-29-1902 ppf*] Albany, N. Y., Jan. 27, 1902. My dear friend:- I think you will realize that I should not presume to intrude upon your time, if I were writing to you in your high place about a mere matter of social [interest] concern. I only want to ask your kind interest (for a moment) to let Loeb or somebody tell me just what I ought to do, if I may do anything, about securing an invitation or a permission to be present at the launching of the German Emperor's yacht. I am not much in the habit of asking invitations to anything, but of course it would be most unlikely that I should be thought of in th[e]is list of invited guests; and yet I really do want, if possible, to have some sight at least of so striking an event in our own history and in the wonderful advance which America is making toward an international recognition and an international position. I am expecting to be in Philadelphia to make the annual address before the University of Pennsylvania on the 22nd and to spend the following Sunday there, and I had had some hope of being able to bring Mrs. Doane and my granddaughter Margaret with me to pay our respects to you, and to see dear Mrs. Roosevelt and Alice, for whom Margaret, as you know, has a very strong feeling; and about whose new coming into life we have a very keen sympathy. That of course will be impossible now, so it would be all the more pleasant if we could in any way get a glimpse of you all, and at the same time take in this very important and interesting function. Will you let Mr. Loeb or somebody write me whether I am asking what is impossible, and if not, to whom I may apply for the possibility of being present at the launching of the yacht on the 24th? I beg you to believe me, with very cordial regards to all your household and most loving respect for yourself, Very faithfully your friend, Wm Croswell Doane [*[Doane]*] [*19638*]Washington, D. C., Jan. 27, 1902. Hon. John W. Yerkes, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Yerkes: Since my arrival in Washington I have learned that a charge has been made against C. M. Barnett, Surveyor of the Port of Louisville, to the effect that he has meddled or taken part in local elections in Louisville, which I assure you is not a fact. Having been, as you know, personally connected with the City and County Committees, I speak from personal knowledge when I say that I have never seen him taking part in our local primaries or elections, but he has been very aggressive in national elections, and in fact was a great aid in the 1900 and also in the 1896 campaigns; in fact, he staid in Louisville for weeks at a time at his own expense. One of the largest importing houses in Louisville, with which I am personally acquainted -- Robinson, Norton & Company -- unsolicited by Mr. Barnett, sent a letter direct to the President endorsing him for reappointment, and so far as my knowledge goes he has the endorsement of every [*19639*](2) importing house in my city. I do not think the President would make a mistake by reappointing Mr. C. M. Barnett. I write this letter unsolicited by Mr. Barnett or any one else. Very truly yours, C. W. Erdman Late U.S. Consul, Breslau, Germany. [*19640*][Enc in Yerkes 1-27-02]DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Washington, D. C. January 27, 1902. Respectfully returned to writer with the information that the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, which includes Brooklyn, is George H. Pettit. His term will expire December 20, 1902. O J Field Appointment Clerk. [*19641*][*[Enc in Young 1-29-02]*][*Ce File CF Clayton, Powell*] DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON. January 27, 1902. Dear Mr. President: I have read with great care your note of the 27th of January, in which you request that I "cause an investigation to be made of the charges against the Honorable Powell Clayton." I do not find in the paper any charges against Mr. Clayton in connection with his duties as Ambassador to Mexico. The writer, Mr. Auten, accuses Clayton of being a "boss" in Arkansas, and as having exercised a deleterious influence on Arkansas politics. I can only say that, so far as I know, he has made an efficient and faithful public servant in the conduct of his Embassy. I shall file the papers for future reference in case you think of removing him from his present position. Very respectfully yours, John Hay [*see Clayton, Powell*] [*19642*][[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-5-1902 CF*] Executive Mansion Porto-Rico San Juan, January 27, 1902 Hon. Geo. B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Cortelyou:- I enclose you copy of the resolution which passed the Legislative Assembly in respect to any possible concessions to Cuba to be enacted by Congress. The Resolution as introduced prayed that no concession whatsoever be granted. I enclose an original resolution. This passed the House of Delegates, and to my great surprise passed to the third reading through the Executive Council by unanimous vote. This was somewhat inadvertent, but as soon as I hear of it, I immediately sent for some members of the Administration and told them that I thought it wrong, because my own convictions were thoroughly in accord with the President's and that I thought it entirely inexpedient from the perfectly selfish standpoint of the Porto Rico planter. Although it was very late in the day to accomplish it, a change was made however, and the resolution went in the form, copy of which I enclose marked. I thought the President might desire to know the attitude that had officially been taken by the Legislature here, and I am sure that he will agree that the resolution as passed was reasonable and fully in conformity with his own views. With kind regards, I am Sincerely yours, William H. Hunt ENCLOSURES [*19643*][For 2 encs see 1-21-02 1-4-02]clerk in the Census for eighteen months. I fear I will soon lost my position, and write to make a strange request of you. I am heartily sick of this struggle for any existence, and ask in your large acquaintance, do [and could] you not know, and [*CF*] Washington, D.C. Jan. 27 02 Pres. U.S. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- [*Miss Georgia*] You have had many requests made of you, but doubtless this unconventional one will eclipse them all in the point [*19644*]of oddity and excentricity. Yet, as you are considered an excentric man, and yet, a bright, practical, one, I hope you will not judge me an idiot or deficient in delicate womanliness. Knowing your kindly feeling to the Georgians, I will tell you, I am a Georgian by birth and my father's parantage, and a Va. by my mothers. Am an only daughter, a girl of refinement and cultivation - thirty years of age, and considered very good looking. Was reared with every comfort until four years ago lost everything, and am now, and have been a [*19645*]Miss Tallulah V. Lang [*19649*] to have an interview and I know it will be confidential strictly between us. If you are interested and can assist me in this, or to a good situation, I can see and assure you of my sincerity, and will convince you of my deservedness. I am on "crank or green horn" but heart sick and tired WASHINGTON, D.C. could you not bring about a meeting with some refined intelligent gentlemen and myself that would make me a congenial and happy, companion for life. Before coming in this office, I have had attention and admirers, but rejected all [*19646*]thinking I'd make a "love match." Now, my views have changed, while I have a warm, true, southern disposition, and I think, I would be far happier with some one whom I respected and admired, as I care for no one other than a friend whom I could marry. I am ambitious, do not care specially for money. This may seem ridiculous to you unless we were personally acquainted, but that would make it all the harder for me. I would trust you in this matter, but will not sign my real name unless you would like [*19647*] #417.A. St. S.E.Miss Tallulah V. Lang [*19649*] to have an interview and I know it will be confidential strictly between us. If you are interested and can assist me in this, or to a good situation, I can see and assure you of my sincerity, and will convince you of my deservedness. I am on "crank or green horn" but heart sick and tired WASHINGTON, D.C. could you not bring about a meeting with some refined intelligent gentlemen and myself that would make me a congenial and happy, companion for life. Before coming in this office, I have had attention and admirers, but rejected all [*19646*]thinking I'd make a "love match." Now, my views have changed, while I have a warm, true, southern disposition, and I think, I would be far happier with some one whom I respected and admired, as I care for no one other than a friend whom I could marry. I am ambitious, but do not care specially for money. This may seem ridiculous to you unless we were personally acquainted, but that would make it all the harder for me. I would trust you in this matter, but will not sign my real name unless you would like [*19647*] #417.A. St. S.E.[*[for enc. see 1-27-02]*] Washington, D.C. If you care to communicate with me, Address; Miss Georgia [*[?]*] Gen. Dlv. City Post 6. [*[Lang]*] [*19648*] [*[Enc in "Miss Georgia 1-27-02]*] On reflection, I send my real add's and name within, but unless specially interested do not open Only return this mistake to ad's given in letter [*19650*][*[for enc. see 1-27-02]*] Washington, D.C. If you care to communicate with me, Address; Miss Georgia [*[?]*] Gen. Dlv. City Post 6. [*[Lang]*] [*19648*] [*[Enc in "Miss Georgia 1-27-02]*] On reflection, I send my real add's and name within, but unless specially interested do not open Only return this mistake to ad's given in letter [*19650*][*File cr*] United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Personal. Jan. 27, 1902. Dear Mr. President:- The letters in regard to Metcalf I shall hand over to Senator Gallinger, who has the case before him, and they may be good for use. I am considerably astonished at Chamberlain's letter. He has been at me about that clause in the Philippine bill, and seems not to understand that the precise object we have in view is to give a preference to American vessels in the Philippines. As soon as there are American vessels trading between San Francisco and Manila and among the ports of the Islands in sufficient numbers Congress is certain to put the Islands under the coastwise laws in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court, which declared them to be domestic territory, following the Porto Rican pilotage case. We have taken off the coastwise laws by our bill and opened the trade to foreign vessels. To put a foreign tonnage tax on American bottoms is simply to prevent any American vessel from going into the trade, and is something that has never been done. To refuse to collect a tax on foreign bottoms, such as we collect in every port of the United States today, seemed to the Committee out of the question. As Chamberlain says, the preference to the American vessel is very slight, but we thought we ought [*19651*]United States Senate, Washington, D.C. to give them just that preference in order to encourage them to engage in the construction of new ships. Nineteen vessels, built in this country, are going out from New York to engage in the inter-island trade. We feel that they should have this advantage. Of course Germany wants to get the Philippine trade, and I see no earthly reason why we should turn over the trade of the Philippine Islands to foreign vessels. It has nothing to do with the open door policy, which simply provides for a non-discriminating tariff. Our tonnage tax applies equally to all foreign vessels except those of Spain, which has particular rights under the treaty. I, as you may gather, do not agree with the Chamberlain. I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sincerely yours, H.C. Lodge [*19652*]2. personal knowledge, is ready to testify that Austin's time is devoted to preparing articles for magazines and newspapers, for which he receives pay. I have read many letters written by him offering such articles to editors and publishers. They are based on official statistics prepared, or tabulated, especially. In this work, O'Connell says, Austin has constantly employed four clerks of the bureau. He and his official assistants do their work in office hours, and Austin's whole public service consists in dictating, twice a week, for the newspapers, a hastily prepared statistical statement which intelligent editors throw into the waste paper basket. In the campaign of 1900, Austin devoted his whole time, using part of his force, and one room of the bureau, for party work. For this he was paid by Mr. Dick. I have [heard] read the letter in which he urged Mr. Dick to hurry his payment. For weeks he did not go to his own room, O'Connell [*19654*] [*Ackd 1-29-1902 cF*] Fort Williams, Portland, Maine, Jan. 27, 1902 My dear Mr. President: Your kind letter of the 24th has been sent me here. I shall be home in Washington on the 31st and shall see you if you are at liberty, although I dislike exceedingly to trouble you with a case like that of O'Connell's and Austin's which should be settled entirely without compelling you to think of so small a matter. I regret that Mr. Gage is inserting himself in the cause of a man so utterly unworthy as Austin, but he is evidently misled by someone. I have no evidence but that of O'Connell who is an honest man, whose record of 35 years in the service of the bureau, and, before that, as a Union soldier, has always been without stain. O'Connell, speaking of what he has [*19653*]4. to Mr. Cannon and not to him. As I have already told you this was at Mr. Cannon's request. A letter written by Mr. Gage to O'Connell also shows that this, and not the falsity of the charges against Austin, was the motive for his dismissal. I am sure that Mr. Gage believes that he has looked carefully into this matter, but I am equally sure that he is mistaken. No one can look carefully into a matter without calling on the complainant for his proof, but Mr. Gage dismissed O'Connell without hearing him. I admit that O'Connell's chances may be unsure, but if he can testify to the facts which he has shown and told me, and can substantiate them, Austin should not be saved at his expense. I do not know how the truth of O'Connell's accusations can be learned except by an investigation in which he shall appear as witness and cross-examined. All he asks is a fair investigation. Now that I have written this, I must apologize again for troubling you about [*19656*] 3. says, nor did his stenographer, but they marked themselves present every day. O'Connell was prepared to swear to this neglect of public duty, and to this use of the public time and public servants for Austin's private gain, and to the false record. He is prepared to show also an evasion of the Civil Service Law. Two experts are employed without the legal qualifications because no application was made for them to the Civil Service Commission. In order to meet the objection which the Commission made to one of them, Austin invented the method of buying statistics from them at so much a month. I have this entirely from O'Connell who, I repeat, is to be believed. Personally, of course, I would not decide the case without hearing the defense. Mr. Gage has decided it without hearing the complainant, and has also punished him without asking for his proof; for Mr. Ailes informed O'Connell that the Secretary had ordered his dismissal because he (O'Connell) had shown his charges [*19655*]5. a matter with which, as President, you ought to have no concern. But I believe that Austin is bad through and through, that he is an unworthy successor of a good man, and was made his successor in an unworthy way. He has used his public office, I am sure, for his private gain, and I believe O'Connell's story although I regret that Mr. Cannon forced it out of him before I had time to go over it carefully as I had expected to do. Still when O'Connell swears, as he will swear, that Austin's time is devoted to private work; that his stock in trade is statistics compiled for him by public servants on the public time. I shall believe him until he is rebutted by unanswerable facts or by the testimony of men as honest as himself and more enlightened. Thanking you again, for your kind interest, I am Yours sincerely H. L. Nelson [*19657*]and I am sure you can rely upon him for correct information. He does not desire any notoriety, and wishes to avoid being mixed up in any of the political complications now or hereafter to arise in Montana. I commend him to your fullest confidence. Very respectfully, H.C. Payne To the President. [*File cF*] The Postmaster General Washington January 27, 1902. Dear Mr. President: This will introduce Mr. E. L. Bonner, of Missoula, Montana, who calls by appointment to see you. I have known Mr. Bonner for many years. When I was commissioned by President Harrison to look after the first State elections and the return of United States Senators from the newly admitted States, Mr. Bonner, who was then a leading business man of western Montana, was one of those with whom I fully and freely consulted. I endeavored to obtain his consent to become a candidate for the United States Senate, feeling certain that he could be more easily elected than anyone else, but Mr. Bonner declined to do so, and has always declined to hold any office. He is very familiar with all the business and political complications of Montana, [*19658*][*[For 1 enc see 1-27-02, Philadelphia Press]*] [*Ackd 1-28-1902 ppf B*] The Press. Philadelphia Jan. 27, 1902 My dear Mr. President: I am not going to bore you with my lucubrations. But possibly a moment's glance over the enclosed may interest you. It seemed to me that Dr. Schuman's mistakes should be corrected. As a writer yourself you can imagine the joy of this work. Faithfully yours Chas Emory Smith To the President [*19660*][*L Z ackd 4/22/1902*] Tennessee Historical Society. R. L. C. White, Secretary. Nashville, 27 Jan: 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir: I have requested Senator Bate to hand you herewith a copy of the Tennessee Historical Society Annual for 1901, of which I personally ask your acceptance, not as the President of the United States but as a historian who has done much towards attracting to the history of our state the attention which it deserves. You will find in the Annual a catalog of our manuscripts, with the value of which have already some acquaintance. If there should be any of them which you desire to consult, or of which you would like to have copies, I shall be glad to serve you. Very respectfully, R. L. C. White [*[white]*] [*19661*]Tennessee Historical Society. R.L.C. White, Secretary. Nashville 27 Jan: 1902. Hon. William B. Bate, U.S.S., Washington, D. C. My Dear General: I send you herewith a copy of the Tennessee Historical Society Annual for 1901, which I should be glad to have you hand to President Roosevelt the first time you go to the White House - of course I do not ask you to make a trip especially for that purpose. I think that, as a historian, he wouls like to have a catalog of our manuscripts, and as I desire that the book should be certain to reach him, I send it through you, instead of mailing it directly to him. Very faithfully your friend, R.L.C.White [*[white]*] [*19662*]J. S. & H. A. WISE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, COMMERCIAL CABLE BUILDING, 20 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK. JOHN S. WISE HENRY A. WISE. JOHN S. WISE, JR. [*Ackd 1/28/1902*] January 27, 1902. Mr. President, I am sorry to learn from your telegram that it will be impossible for you to see me in person just now. The time has come when you must soon decide what you will do concerning the reappointment of the worst "ring" that ever controlled Republican politics in Virginia, and there is much that I could say to you better than I can write it. I see it stated in the paper that Senator Scott, who is backing up the "ring" in Virginia, was much elated at the idea that he had a new ally in Secretary Payne. It is true that Mr. Payne was on the committee with these people, but I hardly think he can be in sympathy with this "ring", and whether he is or not, he knows nothing about the subject, and I therefore beg you not to allow such an influence to have weight with you. If you are anxious to know what sort of people these are who are trying to get the benefit of your endorsement, ask men like Congressman Hull or Congressman Babcock or Colonel Swords, Marshal of the National Committee. Any of these men will tell you that they are totally unreliable, treacherous and unrepresentative self-seekers. Agnew, Bowden & Co. have run the party down so low, that in the last election they could not poll in the State in a Presidential [*19663*]- 2 - year as many votes as the independent Republicans polled for McCaull for Governor four years ago, when this gang were afraid to make a nomination and threw all their influence against the Republicans who demanded a fight against the Democrats. I have no favorites whose appointments I am seeking. I do not care whom you appoint to these offices. I only beg you not to reappoint this disreputable gang; not to assume the burden of carrying them for your administration; not to kill hope among Virginia Republicans of a decent Republican party there. I believe I have 500 letters in my office from the truest and most representative Republicans in Virginia, begging me to intercede with you to save them from this continued disgrace; begging me to impress upon you the folly and the outrage of continuing the rule of these men over our party in that State. I have spared you as much as I could. I have told them how my appeals were weakened by my non-residence; I reiterated the impossibility of my going back there; but I cannot be silent when I see the pressure which these men are bringing to bear upon you and must protest to the last against an action which, if you should take it, would be worse than a crime - a blunder. A bold sweeping declaration by you at this time; a declaration in accordance with your own clean past and ambitious future; a declaration in favor of honesty, which, like your public habit of the past, will not count the immediate cost, but look to the sure future result, is what your friends, your admirers and our supporters are watching for with eager hearts. Respectfully, Jno:S. Wise [*19664*][*[enclosed in Payne 1-29-02]*][*V Yerkes*] Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 1902. The President: Sir: In the matter of the appointment of the Surveyor of the Port of Louisville, which matter we discussed in your presence between Mr. Combs, Judge O'Rear and myself a few evenings ago, I have the honor to say that I have just received a letter from Mr. Combs - written since his return to Louisville - in which he says: "After a full talk over the situation with parties here in Louisville who I feel ought not to be antagonized, but whose names I withhold at their request, and after a talk with Barnett as to what his policy would be in the future, I am perfectly willing to say that my objections to his reappointment are in a great measure removed and you can say as much for me to the President." Further, I am in receipt of a letter from Judge Guffy, Republican, Chief Justice of the State and representing an Appellate District where an election will be held for his successor in the near future, and he shows the utmost interest in the reappointment of Mr. Barnett and says: "If the President does not desire to give the Democrats the [*19665*](2) Second Appellate District and likely the Third Congressional District as well, he should appoint Mr. Barnett." I received yesterday and today a number of other letters from prominent Republicans in Kentucky who have taken no active part in this fight now signifying their desire that Mr. Barnett should be appointed. I enclose a letter just handed me by Mr. Erdman, a wealthy German Republican of Louisville, who voluntarily resigned his position as Consul in Germany to attend to his private affairs. This letter speaks for itself. I most cordially reaffirm my endorsement of Mr. Barnett for the position of Surveyor of the Port. I believe it will certainly be good politics to retain him and also recognition of his competency as a public official as shown through the conduct of the office for the past four years. I am, Most respectfully, John W. Yerkes [*19666*][*[For enc see 1-27-02]*]The Philadelphia Press PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY. TERMS OF THE PRESS THE DAILY PRESS is delivered by carriers in Philadelphia and Camden at 10 cents per week, and in all towns throughout the State at 12 cents per week. THE SUNDAY PRESS, 5 cents a copy. BY MAIL, POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES: DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAY), ONE YEAR, - $6.00 DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAY), ONE MONTH, $.50 DAILY (INCLUDING SUNDAY), ONE YEAR, $8.00 DAILY (INCLUDING SUNDAY), ONE MONTH, .70 SUNDAY, ONE YEAR, - - - - - - - 2.50 WEEKLY, ONE YEAR, - - - - - - - 1.00 REMITTANCES, DRAFTS, CHECKS, POST OFFICE ORDERS AND EXPRESS ORDERS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE ORDER OF THE PRESS COMPANY, SEVENTH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, PHILADELPHIA. Metered at Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, as second class matter. The Philadelphia Press SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 1902. DR. SCHURMAN ON THE PHILIPPINES. The address of President Schurman last Monday evening to the little group of anti-imperialists at Boston should not be permitted to pass without fair recognition of its merits and without distinct and emphatic rectification of its mistakes. What Dr. Schurman has to say of the Philippines naturally and rightly commands attention. As president of the first Philippine Commission he speaks with weight and authority. His choice for that position was one of President McKinley's happy strokes. President of Cornell University, he was a scholar and publicist of repute who possessed the confidence of the country, and especially of the educated and conservative classes. Moreover, it was known that he shrank from the acquisition of the Philippines and deprecated the necessity which carried our flag to the archipelago. President McKinley selected a man who was temperamentally and intellectually opposed to expansion, and trusted the case to him. The result vindicated the President's insight and judgment. Dr. Schurman went to the Philippines, studied the whole situation and came back to justify all that had been done. He saw that no other course could safely have been taken and his conclusion that the Philippines must be held, backed by Dewey and his other associates, convinced many doubting Thomases. He rendered signal public service not only in his searching and luminous report, but in his effective addresses through the country, 'No harm he may do now can outweigh the good he thus did; but harm he is doing, it must be frankly and plainly said, by his mistaken utterance at Boston, [*19667*] Even there, speaking as he was to the select and self-conscious band of skeptics and disbelievers, he still did some good by showing them that, whatever policy may be pursued hereafter, no other policy than the one adopted could have been followed up to this time. But he made two capital mistakes. The first was in conveying an erroneous impression of the attitude both of President McKinley and President Roosevelt. The second was in teaching that the ultimate aim of our policy in the Philippines should be the abdication of American sovereignty and the establishment of an independent and sovereign Philippine Republic. The first can easily be corrected. The misfortune of the second is that it mantles fallacy and demagogism in this country with a cloak of respectability, and, what is still worse, coming from such a source, it generates deplorable and dangerous delusions among the Filipinos. Dr. Schurman implies rather than distinctly states that President McKinley approved his view[s?] of the ultimate objective point as Philippine independence. It is safe to say that President McKinley did nothing of the kind. All that Dr. Schurman says of the dead President's devotion to liberty, humanity and justice as the supreme aim of our Philippine policy is eminently true. He cannot emphasize this truth too strongly, But when he goes beyond and infers that the President looked forward to Philippine independence, he speaks without warrant. President McKinley was a good listener. He did not always carry his heart on his sleeve. He wanted Dr. Schurman for the immediate occasion, and Dr. Schurman met it with admirable skill and ability. The statesman was dealing practically with the exigent problem; the scholar may have been theorizing and dreaming of the remote future; and if he read his own conception in the smile of the gracious but wary and reserved President, it was not the first time such mistakes have been made. Dr. Schurman is still more easily confuted when it comes to his interpretation of President Roosevelt, for he appeals to words which are of the public record. He says: "On this fundamental point (that is, of the ultimate aim of independence) President Roosevelt is not less explicit than President McKinley." Exactly! - not less, and certainly not more. And what are his "explicit" words, as they appear in his message, to which Dr. Schurman refers: "We are extremely anxious that the natives shall share the power of governing themselves. We hope to do for them what has never before been done for any people of the tropics - to make them fit for self-government after the fashion of the really free nations." And this Dr. Schurman accepts as an "explicit" declaration for sovereign independence! How easy it is to see how he misunderstood President McKinley! He confounds liberty - ample, complete, inspiring liberty - with sovereignty. He confounds autonomous self-government with independence. As if we were denying liberty to the people of Porto Rico because we do not grant them independent sovereignty! As if the people of the new Australia did not have the largest freedom because they have not a distinct flag of their own! Are the citizens of Arizona and New Mexico oppressed and down-trodden because they are not set off in a nation by themselves? If the Filipinos shall, when they are fit for it, have the same measure of self-government as Americans have under the American flag, will it not fulfill President Roosevelt's hope of real liberty "after the fashion of the really free nations?" In Dr. Schurman's present teaching there is a mistake more serious than mere confusion of thought and mere misunderstanding of the two Presidents. When the Filipinos shall be ready for independence according to his idea, does he propose to cast them adrift? If so how is their independence to be maintained? How are they to be guarded against absorption by one or more of the nations that would be eager to seize upon them? Is this to be secured by an American protectorate? Are we then to take responsibility without power? Are we to incur the unknown risks and plunge into the unmeasured difficulties of guaranteeing a government over whose domestic turmoils and foreign complications we should have no control? And what is this but the poor, limping, self-stultifying proposition of unbaked Bryanism in the overwhelming defeat of 1900? [*19668*] Dr. Schurman owes much to his own great and deserved reputation; he owes much to his country where through his honorable service he has gained an influential voice; he owes much to the Filipinos, whom he is in danger of imbuing with false ideas. Is he just to these obligations in this latest utterance?The Philadelphia Press PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY. TERMS OF THE PRESS THE DAILY PRESS is delivered by carriers in Philadelphia and Camden at 10 cents per week, and in all towns throughout the State at 12 cents per week. THE SUNDAY PRESS, 5 cents a copy. By MAIL, POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES: DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAY), ONE YEAR, $6.00 DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAY), ONE MONTH, .50 DAILY (INCLUDING SUNDAY), ONE YEAR, 8.00 DAILY (INCLUDING SUNDAY), ONE MONTH. .70 SUNDAY, ONE YEAR, - - - - - - - 2.50 WEEKLY, ONE YEAR, - - - - - - - 1.00 REMITTANCES, DRAFTS, CHECKS, POST OFFICE ORDERS AND EXPRESS ORDERS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE ORDER OF THE PRESS COMPANY, SEVENTH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, PHILADELPHIA. Metered at Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, as second class matter. THE PRESS IS DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN WASHINGTON AT PUBLISHER'S RATES. SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE RECEIVED AT THE PRESS BUREAU, WYATT BUILDING, FOURTEENTH AND F STREETS. PERSONS CAN HAVE THE DAILY PRESS SERVED TO ANY ADDRESS IN ATLANTIC CITY, ASBURY PARK, OCEAN GROVE AND CAPE MAY FOR TWELVE CENTS PER WEEK, DAILY AND SUNDAY PRESS SEVENTEEN CENTS PER WEEK, BY SENDING THEIR ORDER DIRECT TO THE PRESS OFFICE THE PRESS IS DELIVERED IN ALL PARTS [?], PHILADELPHIA AND CAMDEN BY AUTHORIZED CARRIERS. READERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINTS TO MAKE CONCERNING SERVICE OR WHO CHANGE THEIR ADDRESS, OR WHO DESIRE TO COMMUNICATE IN ANY MANNER WITH THE CARRIER, SHOULD WRITE DIRECTLY TO THE PRESS, AND THEIR LETTERS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PROPER CARRIER. THE [?] Press Saturday, January 25, 1902 THE WORLD SALUTES OUR REPUBLIC. During the past week all Europe has been fervidly proclaiming friendship for the United States. The great Powers have been rivaling each other in protestations of regard. There has been nothing mawkish, effusive and unbecoming- only manifest and emulous desire and purpose to stand well and right with the great American Republic. Lord Cranborne, speaking for the British Foreign Office, began with the declaration in Parliament that England declined to unite in joint action to bring intrusive and unwelcome pressure on the United States at the beginning of the difficulties with Spain. France follows with the assertion that she did not share in any such proposal. Russia came next with a simple, direct and positive disclaimer. And Germany completed the circle with the statement that she had no part in any adverse project. Austria alone remained silent. [*19669*] The truth does not lie wholly on the surface, but its kernel may be reached without serious difficulty. During the Spanish war England was our particular friend, as Russia was during the Civil War. All of the Powers joined in a harmless, innocuous plea for peach which their Ambassadors presented in formal and stately fashion at the White House, and which President McKinley, with his consummate skill, turned into a demonstration that the United States was most earnest of all for peace, but that the United States knew and judged alone for herself her path of duty and honor. That answer settled any question of interference on the part of any friend. When the scheme of a more pronounced intervention was sounded-not formally proposed-England promptly and decidedly declined. She was our friend, not alone in attitude and action but in moral influence. The world knew that her sympathy and good will were on our side, and that position stood as a barrier against any unfriendly movement. Russia was also our friend. It needed no word from any quarter to give us that assurance. Russia had always been our friend. If in this race of disavowals during the past week she had offered no disclaimer, we should have known that she neither encouraged nor tolerated any sinister design at the time in question. During the Civil War she was our best friend. If she was not so open and pronounced four years ago, there was less need of it. France rests her protestation chiefly on Russia's attitude and her deference to her powerful ally. It wasn't strange that she coquetted with Austria. Austria had family reasons for trying to save Spain, and France had financial reasons. We can well afford not to hold anything against either. Their sympathies were natural, and they resulted in no objectionable action. If they simply raised interrogation marks-and this must be partly speculative, since diplomacy at that stage is only tentative and conceals its tracks-what boots it now? As to Germany, she may well and truly answer that she also was our friend. Her attitude was strictly within the line of international obligation. It gave no offense. In the present recognition of American greatness and cultivation of American regard she is conspicuously friendly. It may well be questioned whether she has not recently rendered us the highest service of any nation. This service is not in the friendly mission of Prince Henry, grateful as that is in its attestation of the German Emperor's rapprochement, but it is the explicit, significant and far-reaching recognition which Germany has made of the Monroe Doctrine. Germany has claims against Venezuela. She wants to force them as such claims against such a power-or rather against such a pitiful ruler of such a power-only can be enforced. She approached the Government of the United States, defined what she proposed, asked whether it was objectionable, and indicated that she wanted to take no step in this controversy which did not have our sanction. That was the most definite, concrete, clear-cut recognition of the Monroe Doctrine which has been made by any European Power-more distinct and categorical than England's acceptance of arbitration on the Venezuelan boundary-and it carries the Monroe Doctrine still farther forward as the dominant law of the American continent and gives the United States and advanced position as the accepted primate of the Western Hemisphere. All these things must make every true American prouder than ever of the high rank our great Republic has achieved in these late years. [*19670*][*[1-27-02]*] Cranks & Insane people Pres. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Personal [*19671*] [*File properly Pr*] Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star, President Horace White, New York Evening Post First Vice President. William R. Nelson, Kansas City Star, Second Vice President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager. Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. Directors, Stephen O'Meara, Boston Journal. Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune. Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution. W. L. Mc Lean, Philadelphia Bulletin. Albert J. Barr, Pittsburg Post. George Thompson, St. Paul Dispatch. Victor F. Lawson, Chicago Daily News. Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic. Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati Times Star. Harvey W. Scott, Portland Oregonian, Portland Telegram. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star. Thomas G. Rapier, New Orleans Picayune. Herman Ridder, New York Staats Zeitung. M. H de Young, San Francisco Chronicle. Charles H. Grasty, Baltimore Evening News. The Associated Press. Eastern Division, Charles H. Boynton, Superintendent. New York, January 28th, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- It is difficult for me to fully express how deeply I am touched by the tone of your letter of introduction to Mayor Low. I hope I shall always retain your esteem and confidence in the same degree as have my father and my uncle. Again thanking you most gratefully, I am, Very sincerely, Chas. H. Boynton [*19672*][*[attached to LANG 1-27-02]*] [*[2-3-1902 5.15 pm w.s.p.]*][*[1-27-02]*] Cranks & Insane people Pres. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Personal [*19671*] [*File properly Pr*] Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star, President Horace White, New York Evening Post First Vice President. William R. Nelson, Kansas City Star, Second Vice President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager. Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. Directors, Stephen O'Meara, Boston Journal. Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune. Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution. W. L. Mc Lean, Philadelphia Bulletin. Albert J. Barr, Pittsburg Post. George Thompson, St. Paul Dispatch. Victor F. Lawson, Chicago Daily News. Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic. Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati Times Star. Harvey W. Scott, Portland Oregonian, Portland Telegram. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star. Thomas G. Rapier, New Orleans Picayune. Herman Ridder, New York Staats Zeitung. M. H de Young, San Francisco Chronicle. Charles H. Grasty, Baltimore Evening News. The Associated Press. Eastern Division, Charles H. Boynton, Superintendent. New York, January 28th, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- It is difficult for me to fully express how deeply I am touched by the tone of your letter of introduction to Mayor Low. I hope I shall always retain your esteem and confidence in the same degree as have my father and my uncle. Again thanking you most gratefully, I am, Very sincerely, Chas. H. Boynton [*19672*][*CF*] Address: "CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D. C." United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. IN YOUR REPLY REFER TO FILE NO. AND DATE OF THIS LETTER. January 28, 1902. Mr. President: I had a conversation this afternoon with Mr. Hopkins, chairman of the Census Committee. He showed me an amendment which Congressman Hay offered, simply classifying the whole Census force at the present time. I had proposed a clause yesterday, classifying such part of it as might remain permanently. Mr. Hopkins asked whether, if Mr. Hay's amendment should pass, I thought you would veto it. I told him I could not say; that I was not authorized to speak for you in the matter. He then asked whether, if you should consult with me, I would advise you to veto it, and I told him no, that inasmuch as the regulations providing for transfers would all be in your own power, I would not veto the bill if I were in your place, but that I would establish such regulations under it as should prevent the present classified service from being looted. Mr. Hay's amendment is far better than the clause in the original bill, though still decidedly objectionable. Mr. Hopkins asked me whether I did not think that the desirability of having a permanent Census Bureau in the classified service would be sufficient to outweigh the disadvantages of Mr. Hay's amendment. I said that in view of the fact that you could prevent any great abuse of the classification of the Census Office by suitable regulations regarding transfers, it might be; I could not say. Mr. Hopkins seemed very desirous that Congress should take no action in the matter [*19673*]2 which would bring on any conflict with yourself. As I leave for Canton tonight, I thought I would write you this immediately; and as I can not return to the office, I authorized my stenographer to add my name. Very respectfully, W. D. Foulke per L.F.C. Commissioner. [*19674*]John D. Long, Secretary. NAVY DEPARTMENT, G Washington, Jan. 28, 1902. [*File cr*] Dear Mr. President: Referring to what you said about Rev. Edward Everett Hale, I send you what I said about the increase of the Navy in reply to a circular signed by him at the head. Very respectfully, John D Long The President. [*19675*][*[For 1 enc. see Long, ca. 1-28-02]*]TELEGRAM. [shorthand] [*Ackd 1-29-1902 cr*] White House, Washington. Postal. 1 B CR GI 226 Paid NIGHT 2 ex---12:32a Cambridge Mass Jan 28/29. [*[1-28-02]*] President T. Roosevelt, Washington. Mr. President: The leading German weekly magazine, the WOCHE which did more than any paper last fall to make you popular in Germany has cabled to me today to ask you whether you will be good enough to address a few words to the German Nation concerning Prince Henry's visit by a cablegram to the editor of the WOCHE. If you consider such a direct contribution to a German weekly as impossible for the President and if you think it nevertheless desirable that the millions of readers know something of your personal attitude at the moment when the prince leaves Berlin an indirect way may be taken by a communication directed to me personally. If you honor me by a few lines I shall cable them to the WOCHE as letter to me and shall take the responsibility for its publication before the people. I should not offer myself for this role of an apparently indiscreet correspondent if I did not believe most sincerely that just such a word from you at this moment can bring about the enthusiasm of the German masses which take the effort of the Emperor so far too coldly. To facilitate such reply I take the liberty to ask you whether you hope a reinforcement of good feelings between the two Nations from Prince Henry's visit. Very respectfully yours, Hugo Munsterberg, Harvard University. [*19676*]Editorial Room The Post-Intelligencer Joseph Gilpin Pyle, Editor Seattle, Washington Jan. 28, 1902. Mr. Walter E. Clark, 1417 G Street, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. Clark: This note is out of the way of official correspondence, simply to say to you that, if you have an opportunity to confer with the President concerning federal appointments in this state, it would be well for the whole party to impress upon him what is due to Col. Heustis. He has been placed before the public in a position that would be nearly intolerable if he should not have due consideration. The inquiry whether he would accept a reappointment was made officially, and I suppose that any man would consider this the equivalent of an offer of the place. If he is not appointed, it seems to me that he should at least be consulted as to the appointee before anything is done, and that he should have an opportunity to place himself right, so that it may not seem as if he were turned down after offering to take the place. Beyond a doubt this course will be followed, but it is so essential to party harmony that this reminder of it can do no harm. Very truly yours, J.G. Pyle [*19677*]Sohnlein & Co. Rheingauer Schaumweinkellerei A.-G. Export Sch. Telegramm-Adresse Reingold" Schierstein. Telephon: Amt: Biebrich, No. 40. Schierstein, im Rheingau. January 28th, 1902. Messrs Charles McK. Leosers' Sons, 34. Beaver Street, New - York City. Dear Sirs, We confirm our respects of 22nd inst & have since received your favor of 13th inst. with note of $:6.- for an electro made as our cliche did not reach you in time to be inserted in your issue of 10th inst. We shall remit you through our bankers Messrs D. & J. de Neufville, Francfort o/M. the amount due to you i.e. $:56.- shortly & ask you to acknowledge the receipt in due course. Before these lines reach you, you will already have heard that by order of your illustrious President the brand "Sohnlein Rheingold" Elite-brand of our cellars, has been chosen for the Christening of the new Yacht of His Majesty the Emperor of Germany which will be performed by Miss Roosevelt on February 25th next in the presence of His Highness the Prince Henry of Prussia. We enclose a writeup which we ask you to arrange and insert in the reading part of your next issue, giving it a bigger print than the usual in order to attract the attention of the reader. You have perhaps the kindness to insert also a few lines with reference to this fact & Messrs. Jacob Best Co., Milwaukee will send you also a short notice. We should also have this notice appear in our wholepage advertisement which we ordered you for your issue of February 10th next & we leave it to you to put it in the advertisement in big letters & in the most suitable place to attract attention. We thank you beforehand for all you will insert in favour of our brand & awaiting your news, Believe us, dear Sirs, Yours faithfully Sohnlein & Co. Rhenish Sparkling Wine Company, Ld. Sohnlein [*19678*] 1 encl. [*[Enc. in W.E. Roosevelt to T.R. 6-2-02]*]4 impression among foreign powers, and probably in Spain, that her Navy would blow us out of the water. All the foregoing deals with questions of expediency, which are the only questions raised in the circular. But there is a question of principle, and that question, strangely enough, the circular does not touch. The signers, it seems to me, instead of raising the question of how big the Navy should be, should have raised the question of whether there shall be any Navy at all. This I do not propose to argue, as until the world moves much farther toward the millennium it is hardly worth while to argue it. There is a great deal to be said for entire disarmament, and I hope that condition of things will ultimately come. If the signers of this circular favor that status they can undoubtedly present a strong case for it. But what they are really arguing is not whether there shall be a Navy or not, but granting a Navy, what shall be its size? In determining this question there are a great many things to be considered, some of which I have referred to. For instance, our world relations have expanded vastly in the last three years in territorial extent and vastly more in international extent. It has not been an extension upon the continent, but upon the ocean itself and the islands of the sea in both hemispheres. Our commerce has greatly increased in volume and area, and our American marine is likely to follow suit. As on land, so on ocean as commerce expands so increases the necessity of increased police force for its protection. If there is to be a Navy at all, it should be commensurate with all these extended relations and demands. We are the richest nation of the world, with a larger income than any other. Our revenues are enormous without consciousness just now of burden in raising them. If, then, the size of our Navy should correspond to our national and international size, and if we have the cash on hand. it would seem the simplest good business sense, the simplest good business care of our own interests, to increase the Navy, and whether this shall cost $20,000,000, or $75,000,000 or $100,000,000 it is not an extravagance to cut our garment according to our cloth, especially as last year there was no appropriation for such an increase. It is like the rich man grading his expenditures to his income, and thus making it serve the general welfare as well as his own. It is like having policemen enough, instead of having a number so limited that the roughs are tempted to riot. There certainly is a heap of comfort in feeling that if millions are now spent for the Navy the money is in the till to spend. It is a case where the people can have their cake and eat it, too; they can have their ships and they can have in their pockets the money paid for building them. I will not pursue the topic further, but a United States naval vessel carrying our flag into the ports and harbors of the world is something more than a fighting machine. It means relations with those ports; it means an awakening and lively respect there for our country; it means recognition of the outreach of our civilization, commerce, and influence; it means just what would be meant if a fine representative of New York or Boston, carrying her prestige, exploiting her interests, were in every other city of the union. I can not help thinking that my friends of the circular will at least admit that the money spent on the Navy is not all thrown away, or spent solely in the interest of bloodshed. THE NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS. SECRETARY LONG. [*[ca. 1-28-02]*] I have been interested in the circular signed by so many eminent citizens, my beloved friend E. E. Hale at the head, in which they regret the estimate of $100,000,000 for the increase of the Navy. The other day, writing something about famous battles, I stated what is a commonplace, that as a general rule the contending sides were sincere in their confidence in the justice of their respective causes. If I have learned anything, although it is not fashionable to say it, it is that as a general rule nobody is wholly right and nobody is wholly wrong. The opponents of a large Navy are right in some degree, but they are not entirely right. The size of the Navy, if there is to be a Navy at all, is a question like the tariff - of adjustment rather than of principle. Of course, it is rather a taking thing to say as a matter of theory, as this circular says, that $100,000,000 for the Navy means a tax of $6 on every family in the United States. And yet on the other hand, as a matter of practical fact, if that sum is spent there if probably not a family in the United States whose future income could be shown to be $6 less, and there are a good many families whose incomes would be $6 more, and still more families whose income would be many times $6 less if it were not spent. It is also rather a taking thing to say that $100,000,000 could be better spent for education or charity. And yet, on the other hand, $100,000,000 spent in the employment of labor is the very best use to which it can be put. There is no charity in the interest of the popular welfare or of education so valuable as the employment of labor. To state extremes, a community supported by charity alone would be deplorable, while a community where every individual is supported by his own labor is almost the height of human felicity. Education and the various deserving forms of charity will all be had in their best estate by a community which is industrially prosperous, and they are infinitely more desirable when they are the fruits of such a community's own industry than when they are the gifts of some outside benefactor, valuable and praiseworthy as such gifts are. Great as is the benefaction of Carnegie in founding a library or university, it is not to be compared with that of his own industrial establishment or that of Collis P. Huntington in establishing this great industry which has converted a sand bank into a great shipyard, increasing more than tenfold the population of Newport News and realizing here Washington's dream for Alexandria, giving daily employment to nearly ten thousand laboring men, and furnishing them with the means for their own reading and their own education. The great question of the day, as to wealth, is its distribution. While few would say that the community should be taxed for the sole purpose of distributing the proceeds of taxation, yet it is some comfort to know of a tax which, when it is laid on the community, all returns again to it. If $100,000,000 shall be appropriated for the Navy by the present Congress, a small part will go for the purchase of raw material, and something for salaries, but the great bulk of it for labor in every part of the Union. In other words, it will not, as might [*19679*]2 perhaps be the first impression made by the above circular, be dumped into the sea. It will pay for bread and butter, for the better conditions of life, for the purchase of books, and for the support of parsons and schoolmasters and the signers of this circular. Undoubtedly Uncle Sam ought to reduce taxation wherever he can. On the other hand it is shrewd and wise in him to run things so as to keep business good; and if as a result his income is large he confers much more benefit by spending it than he would by hiding it. Whenever the interests of the country require, he should reduce his receipts, but as they are now excessive, the great question seems to be how he shall get the proceeds back among the people. Another year he may not have so much money to spend. But if this year, having a surplus, he spends $100,000,000 for the Navy, let us remember that while it is spent under that name it is really spent, as I said before, in the employment of the people's labor and in the purchase of the material they have to sell, and the people get rather more out of it than the Navy does, for they get it all back again. Somehow it just now happens that with larger revenues than we ever had before in time of peace, and therefore with more direct and indirect taxation, there is more prosperity and more money in the pocket of the citizen than ever before. Students may speculate over the economic causes, but his is the "demnition total." I suspect a rich man does more good by spending his income in what would be gross extravagance on the part of anybody else - such as building houses and stables, laying out grounds, reviving old farms, buying and keeping horses and cattle, and in all the other expenditures which keep so many employees buy, and so distribute his wealth - than if he hoarded it in a giant stocking or in the vaults of a bank. There is another feature in connection with the development of our Navy which should not be lost sight of and which has a material and education side. The increase in the construction of naval ships has led directly to an increase in the construction of ships in the merchant marine. The great shipyards at San Francisco, Newport News, Cramps', Bath, Me., and more recently at Quincy, Mass., owe their creation to getting naval work to do, and thereby have been put in position to now do even larger amounts of merchant marine work. Indeed, one of the complaints now made against shipbuilders for delay in completing naval vessels is of inclining to neglect these for nongovernmental work. The Fore River Engine Works, Quincy, Mass., are hailed as an industrial boon to that part of the country as a great industrial employer and as a great commercial shipbuilding enterprise, distinct from naval or warlike significance. And yet they never would have started but for the opportunity they got to build naval vessels. Educationally, too, few people have any idea what a stimulus the increase in our Navy has been in all that line of technical, designing, engineering and mechanical training, which is one of the many features of our technical schools now so rapidly increasing all over the country both in number and scope. The collateral influence upon industrial arts of the creation of the Navy, apart from its direct influence upon shipbuilding facilities themselves in the United States, is much greater than is generally known. The necessity for building naval vessels of great strength, combined with the least possible weight, has made it essential to produce the very best quality of structural 3 steel. The high standard set by the Navy Department in the very beginning of the new Navy forced upon our steel manufacturers the early development of an art which has since become one of the controlling factors in the industry of the country. This was publicly recognized by the president of the United States Steel Corporation, when he recently said that the standard set by Navy officers for structural steel had practically produced and made necessary this important art in the United States. The construction of vessels, with the machining of ship plates, armor plates, heavy shafting, etc., has made it necessary to produce in this country machines for dealing with these classes of work. The genius of the American people devoted to these subjects has produced machines surpassing those in use abroad for similar purposes. The minor developments in this line are multitudinous and have led to a very considerable export of similar classes of machinery to foreign countries. The existence of the Navy, too, has necessitated the building of naval dry docks. The art of building the best dry docks is necessary to the development of the service, and the docks themselves are an encouragement to the larger classes of merchant vessels to seek our ports. The rivalry amongst the designers of naval vessels, the production of the most efficient armor plate, the most powerful ordnance, the most efficient powder, the fact that a naval vessel not only is a vast engine of great complication, involving all building arts, but that it is a home for very large crews also develops and sets a standard for all domestic articles required for use in the Navy - clothing, food, supplies, and furnishings of all kinds. The standard set for all these tends to the promotion and improvement of our national products at large. These are some of the lines along which the development of our Navy tends toward the educational and industrial advance of the whole country. They all necessitate and encourage the industrial training of our people, and are in line with that education which is now recognized as the most important education - the education of the hand and the brain in the useful arts of life. Nor is it true, as suggested in the circular, that a great navy necessarily inflames the fighting spirit and leads to war. It is, of course, a foolish argument, which I have heard from some advocates of a great navy, that if every man carried a pistol it would help keep the peace. No argument is every fairly stated which resorts to such extremes. But a watchman armed with a pistol may save a house from burglary. True, the burglar may take his chances. If so there will very likely be bloodshed. But if the owner is able to have ten watchmen, each with a pistol, the chances of a fight and bloodshed become nothing, because no burglar will run so great a risk. If my recollection serves me right, while Great Britain has had troubles in Egypt and Africa and elsewhere, she has had no conflict on sea for many years, and yet her Navy has been twice as large as that of any other power. The recent increase in our Navy did not induce the war with Spain, which, as things were, seems to have been inevitable. On the other hand it is more than likely that if in the beginning of 1898 we had even as large a Navy as we have now, certainly as large a one as now proposed, there would have been no war with Spain, and that country would have come to terms, as she was very near coming, without battle. At that time, however, it was the general [*19680*]Columbia University In the City of New York [*Ackd File ppf Pr.*] President's Room January 29th, 1902. My dear Mr. President: Two points this time:- Myron T. Herrick, of Cleveland, will call at the White House within a day or two. He does not want to carry out his agreement made with Mr. McKinley to go as Minister to Italy, yet he fears that if he says this to you you may feel that he is piqued because he was not appointed Secretary of the Treasury. I have his own assurance that he did not want to be Secretary of the Treasury and that what was done by his friends was begun without his knowledge and without obtaining an expression of his desires or wishes. The point is, therefore, that if you can make him understand that you will not construe his declination of the Italian appointment as due to any personal feeling toward you, he would like to get out of it. I am sure that you can manage this thing so as to make him feel all right. He is a cordial supporter of yours and will be of great use in Ohio between now and 1904. "A word to the wise". [*19681*]-2- I do not know how you are going to make up your list of guests at the State dinner to Prince Henry, but I am sure it would be a good thing all around if you could include the name of James Speyer of New York. You know his standing and influence, and I happen to know that he is persona grata to Prince Henry and his suite. He is, on the whole, the most active member of the Reception Committee here, being on both the Executive and the Finance Committee. The raising of the necessary funds for the New York reception will devolve largely upon him. I know that he would highly appreciate being included in the State dinner, and my judgment is that it would be a graceful compliment and one that would be worth paying. I am, as always, Yours sincerely, Nicholas Murray Butler To the President, White House, Washington, D.C. [*19682*][*ppf Ackd 1-30-1902*] January 29th 1902. The Union League Club New York Dear Mr. President: Mr. Cooley, of Westchester, and I have just had lunch together and I believe we will become fast friends. After talking with him I think it will be much easier than I thought to "get in touch" with ex Congressman Ward, and bring my followers with me, too. For, as I told you, I am under no obligations to Senator Burke. Mr. Cooley says the [*19683*]country organizations are perfectly willing to endorse me for any appointment you care to honor me with. Sincerely, Theodore Cox [*19684*][*File P.F.*] Elba Ohio. Jany 29- 1902 Mr President: In your Life of Gouverneur Morris you speak of Thomas Paine as a filthy little atheist. As Paine was neither filthy, little nor an atheist I respectfully request you to make a correction for future editions of the work. A perusal of any reliable history of Paine will prove to you that the three errors are contained in the three words quoted. To the average reader this may not seem of much importance, but it is a matter of justice and we owe it to ourselves and to the public to do justice at all times. Since your attention is called to the matter I feel sure that the errors mentioned above will receive your early attention and be corrected. Yours very truly W.J. Dutton [*19685*][*File cr*] [*Germany Empire Henry of Prussia, visit of*] The President's Delegates for the Reception and Entertainment of H.R.H. Prince Henry of Prussia Department of State Washington January 29, 1902. The Honorable George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to The President. My dear Mr. Cortelyou: I write to acknowledge the receipt of your personal letter of January 23rd in which you state that the President desires that Admiral Evans shall be detailed to accompany Prince Henry during his stay in the United States, and has directed this arrangement to be made, advising the Secretary of the Navy accordingly. In the Executive Order signed by the President on January 24th this arrangement of the President has been incorporated, Admiral Evans there being designated as Aide-de-Camp to His Royal Highness. Very truly yours, David J. Hill [*19686*] Department of State, Washington, D. C., Jan. 29, 1902 [*ppf B*] Dear Theodore I hope the blizzard will not cause you to forget that you drive with me and the Carnegieans tonight - at 8. Yours faithfully John Hay [*19687*]John D. Long, Secretary. Navy Department, Washington, January 29, 1902. [*9900 30*] [*File cr*] Sir: I beg to hand you the enclosed communication from the General Board in regard to the proposed Pacific cable. Very respectfully, John D. Long THE PRESIDENT. [*19688*][*[For 1 enc. see G.B no 234, 1-24-02]*]John D. Long, Secretary. G Navy Department, Washington, [*File cr*] [shorthand] January 29, 1902. Dear Mr. President: In accordance with your request, I enclose copy of my reply to Congressman Tongue with regard to employees of this Department affected by physical disability and old age. Very respectfully, John D. Long The President. [*19689*]John D. Long, Secretary. Navy Department Washington, January 29, 1902 300784 CW [*File cr*] Sir:- I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, with letter enclosed, of Resolution of the Executive Council of Porto Rico, with reference to a cession of land for the proposed naval station in Porto Rico. The Department now has a temporary naval rendezvous in Culebra, but some other point in Porto Rican waters may be taken into consideration when the surveys of the various anchorages in that island shall have been completed. Questions of dock yards and dry docks may be complicated by commercial needs in those respects, and therefore the Department believes that the final decision as to the Naval Station provided with all facilities for our Navy, should be delayed until the capabilities of these various anchorages have been developed by experience, and until dredging at San Juan and harbor improvements at other ports, shall have been determined by our Government. Very respectfully, John D. Long Secretary. To the President, Washington, D. C. WPM [*19690*]TELEGRAM. [*File*] [*[1902]*] White House, Washington. 21 WU H5 GI 34 Paid---5:47p Cambridge, Mass., Jan 29. Secretary George B. Cortelyou: Please express President my thanks for his immediate reply and my most sincere regrets that the urgent request from Berlin made me trouble him with a matter which I regretted myself from the beginning. Hugho Munsterberg. [*19691*][*[for 1 enclosure see Wise, 1-27-02]*] Office of the Postmaster General Washington [*File cr*] January 29, 1902. Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President. Dear Sir: I return herewith, for your files, the letter of Mr. John S. Wise, as requested in your communication of the 28th instant. Very truly yours, H C Payne Postmaster-General. [*19692*][*Ackd 1-31-1902 Bus F*] [[shorthand]] THE OUTING PUBLISHING COMPANY CASPER WHITNEY President ROBERT BACON Vice President FLETCHER HARPER Secretary and Treasurer OUTING AN ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF SPORT TRAVEL ADVENTURE AND COUNTRY LIFE CASPAR WHITNEY, Editor WILLIAM BANCROFT, Publisher 239 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK. Jan. 29th, 1902. Dictated--K. My dear Colonel:- I wish I could have had more of a little chat with you the other night, because there are several matters about the book, I wanted to discuss with you. Let me say, between ourselves that I am disappointed in what Stone has given me; it is elaborate and covers the ground, but do you know, that between you and me, I don't believe he has had very much hunting experience. It is lacking a certain ring that comes only from a man who has been there, and been there often. Your part of the book, is, in my judgment, the very best writing of that kind you have ever done since the "Wilderness Hunter", and that means that it is the best thing that has been done by anybody. You cover the field and you touch it, with always the sportsman-naturalist point of view. Don't you think it would be a good idea to round it out completely, by adding a little more of the practical, in the way of suggestions or advice on the different methods of hunting, stalking, etc? For example, somewhat after the way that Van Dyke does in the Still Hunter. In a word, something that would be a little more helpful to sportsmen. Then too, don't you think that you ought to discuss the question of rifles? These suggestions are prompted solely from my interest in your end of it, rather than from [the] interest in the book. The book is alright as it stands, only it is so good, that my pride in what you do, prompts me to suggest that you make it absolutely complete. There are a few other little things; the weight of wap[p]ati, the number of calves usual, the weight and measurements of deer, the habits and tricks of the deer when persued. I hesitate to write you, for I know how overwhelmed you must be with the serious affairs of the Nation; yet I know that you will want me to do so. What on earth set our friend Clark off the other night? Faithfully yours, Caspar Whitney Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, White House, Washington, D.C. [*19693*][*ppf M ackd 1/31/1902*] ADDRESS ALL OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SUPERINTENDENT. State of New York Banking Department, Albany, January 29-02 Frederick D. Kilburn, Superintendent. My dear Mr. President The enclosed slip is self explanatory - I have seen Judges Cullen, Mareau and Mr McKean and the letters will all be forthcoming when necessary. I cannot tell you how much good it did us both to see you again. Really both Mrs Youngs and I have felt like different people since - We did have such a lovely time. Most faithfully yours Hon Wm J Youngs [*19694*][*[For 1 enc. see Field 1-27-02]*]Inquiry increased the trouble. Nannie and her daughter Elsie are left with practically nothing as Lewis has been most unfortunate in his business affairs. He lost some very valuable property in Chicago through the one in whose charge he had left it, he entrusted [to] a friend's home the savings of years, which was also lost and it was the same with his life insurance. He took a $20,000 policy in an English concern, which doubled up his premiums, until he was forced to drop all but $3,000 after having paid many times that sum. The greater part of this [*[1-29-02]*] My dear Father, Thank you very for check. Of course, you have seen by the papers, of the sudden death of Lewis. His heart which had been weakened by his years of exposure and responsibility, could not rally from the attack. The doctor said that the terrible strain of the forty eight hours at Samoa, had affected his heart, and that the excitement of having to refuse to act on the Schley [*19695*]amount will have to go to clear the mortgage from the home here. Elsie, just nineteen, having left the High School last year, had just arranged with a violin master in Boston to give her lessons as a finish to make her fitted to teach. She plays very well, and has already taught some of the younger pupils for her teacher in West Boston. She has also much talent for drawing and her art school teacher would like her to devote herself to the art, but unfortunately she will be forced to give it up. Between us here, we must find a way to continue her in her violin to make her self supporting. Is it not hard for a girl of nineteen to have to start out on such a hard road? Victor is an ensign on the Alliance, but as you know our Navy is not well paid. He has made for himself an excellent record, and is a son worthy of an honorable father, but he cannot do much for his mother. A rear admiral's widow gets $50.00 a month. Harry's desire is, that Nannie shall go, as soon as possible to Washington, to see if she cannot get the pension increased to $100.00. Do you think there ought to be any difficulty about it, taking Lewis' services[shorthand] [*[ca 1-29-02]*] [*[Shall he have a copy of the Crum letter?*]*] [*19698*] [*[Enc. in R. Roosevelt 1-30-02]*] [*[1-29-02]*] and standing into consideration and would you be willing to do what you can to that end? I know you have always been so kind, even in unworthy cases, that I do not doubt your willingness to help us, even if you have only seen Nannie once, and cannot do it, therefore, for personal friendship's sake. If I only knew Theodore well enough, I would so much like to give her a letter to him, knowing that he must be one to admire those who do their life work well. But I hardly can, as I fear he might take it as an unwarrantable [*19696*]44 Fairfax Street, West Newton January 29, 1902. liberty, even if I am his cousin. I will take as the greatest kindness anything you may feel like: doing and for any suggestions which can aid us. I also want you to know I am writing without Nannie's knowledge, as the subject of pension has not been mentioned in any manner between us. Harry told me last night what he thought she ought to do, and after he had left I made up my mind to write you. We want to start the matter at once as being the most propitious time. Your affectionate daughter Minnie [*19697*]State Normal School Athens, GA. Office of the President. [*Received Feb 2 - 1902*] January 30, 1902. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Columbia University, New York City. Dear Doctor:- Answering your kindly letter of recent date, I may say that my interest in the postmastership here is entirely free from bias. I know that Mr. Roosevelt has as little respect for, and patience with, the particular breed of dogs called politicians as the rest of us and I believe sincerely that he would like to name a government official here that would be entirely worthy. Now, there is in the South a very large element of thoughtful people who never did believe in Bryan democracy or anything like it. Nearly thirty teachers in the schools of this city are strong gold democrats, and voted that way. Bryan's defeat finally put an end to all hope in this section of victory along any such lines of national politics. What has been called McLaurenism in South Carolina, has spread like wild-fire among the men in the South that are interested in business stability, and in business outlook. Senator Clay of Georgia is really a strong believer in this doctrine although he feels like many others that the time has not come for an open declaration. I think, however, that we are upon the eve of a radical change in national policies so far as our southern voters are concerned. If the President is interested in encouraging this element in the South, it would be mighty easy for him to drive down a peg here. As I said before, our committee advocated no man and worried him with no arguments in favor of any candidate. The local [*19699*]State Normal School. Athens, Ga. Office of the President. 2. republican organizations in the South are a disgrace to the country. It is particularly true of Georgia, and if Mr. Johnson is allowed to name the Postmaster for this place, he will do so only under the duress of two negroes who "smell of heaven". Now, Dr. Curry is an alumnus of the University of Georgia; he comes to our city once or twice every year and has known our people for half a century. He would not take the initiative, but he could name to the President a good man, and do it in half a second, for the postmastership at this place. I am interested merely in having a good man, and Dr. Curry would name no other. With best wishes, I am, Yours truly, E.C. Branson President. [*19700*][*[Enc. in Butler 2-3-02]*][shorthand] [*P.P.F. ackd 1/30/1902*] Spanish Treaty Claims Commission. Office No. 1411 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. January 30 1902 My dear Mr. President I earnestly hope that you will not act as a Trustee of a corporation whose only assets are ten millions of dollars of the Bonds of the United States Steel Corporation Very Respectfully W.E. Chandler To the President [*19701*]LAW OFFICES OF HOLLS, WAGNER & BURGHARD, 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FREDERICK WM. HOLLS. LOUIS WAGNER. EDWARD M. BURGHARD. [[shorthand]] [*Ackd 1-31-1902 CF*] [*Private: Not for Public Files*] Jany. 30, 1902. Dear Mr. President: I am informed by Mr. Cortelyou that in all probability Mr. Perry will not accept the position of Commissioner of Emigration, and that, therefore, you are considering another name for the position. Under these circumstances, I cannot help writing you once more, to advice most respectfully that you have a talk with William A. Duer before you definitely decide on anyone else. Since I first suggested his name, and unbeknown to himself, I have made further inquiries regarding his executive ability, as shown in other matters which he has managed, and I am more than ever convinced that if you could persuade him to accept - and of this I am, of course, not certain - - he would make an ideal Commissioner. On inquiry regarding his political relations, I find that he is unexceptionable in that respect - being a member of the regular organization and in the best of standing with all the politicians. It would, in my opinion, redound immensely to the credit of your administration to have it proven that men of Mr. Duer's wealth and standing consider it an honor to serve under you, when everybody knows that this would not be true of many others in the Presidential chair. Mr. Duer knows nothing whatever regarding this letter to you, and I can only repeat that if you would see him personally I believe your judgment would be absolutely correct, whether you decide in the affirmative [*19702*]LAW OFFICES OF HOLLS, WAGNER & BURGHARD, 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FREDERICK W. HOLLS. LOUIS A. WAGNER. EDWARD M. BURGHARD. or negative, and, of course, the matter could be so broached that he would, under no circumstances, take any offense. I have the honor to remain, dear Mr. President, very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Frederick W. Holls [*19703*][*[Enc. in Hill - 2-3-02]*] of them with the woman for whom he broke the heart of his faithful wife and whom a lax law through divorce, permits him to call his wife in her stead. If not already beyond your official power a stay in this matter will relieve our citizens from the affront of meeting this man daily in official capacity. Very respectfully, John Hutchins Pastor Congl. Church [*Huchins*] The Parsonage North Street Litchfield Connecticut 30-January 1902 To His Excellency President Roosevelt: Dear Sir: Information has just reached us that the name of Seth Pratt, of this place has been sent by you to the Senate for approval as Postmaster of Litchfield. Four years ago effort [*19704*] was made by this man in the same direction and his name was then sent by President McKinley to the Senate. But the outraged citizens, led by a man who, sad to say, is no longer here, so expressed themselves in caucus called to that end and by resulting petition that our Representative Hon'l E.J. Hill came to Litchfield and told Pratt that his confirmation would be impossible. The same conditions on which that opposition was based exist today, unaltered and unmitigated. Pratt has broken the laws of decency and is living in flagrant defiance [*19075*][*File cr*] [*[1902]*] Ebbitt House, Jan. 30th Dear Sir- Please mention to the President that I am in Washington and that whenever it is convenient for him to give me an audience I shall be glad to go to the White House Very truly, John Ireland Mr. G. B. Cortelyou [*19706*][*Personal*] [*Ackd 2-5-1902 cr*] #339 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 30th, 1902. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President:- Mr. David Barry gave me a copy of the letter sent to you by Mr. Long, dated January 20, relative to his objections to ordering me to the RESTLESS, destined for survey work on the coast of Cuba. The impression gained from reading his letter does me grave injustice for the simple reason that some of his most important statements are, by no means, in accord with the facts. Since my personal interview with you I have no wish that you should take any further steps toward having my orders changed, for I am fully convinced of the wisdom and necessity of the rule you have established. When this letter is handed to you I shall be well on my way to the Asiatic Station. But I do wish, in justice to myself, and to General Wood, Mr. W.B. Thompson, Mr. David Barry, and Admiral Bradford, - all of whom endeavored to assist me in obtaining orders to the RESTLESS, - that you will take the time and trouble to read this letter so that you may know the facts of the case and be able to form a just conclusion as to who is in the right and who is in the wrong. Moreover, I strongly protest, because of my high personal regard for you, against [*19707*]-2- your good opinion of me being changed to a bad opinion by such a letter as the one the Secretary has written you without your knowing upon what grounds he makes such statements. The important facts, as briefly as I can state them, as as follows:- On August 2nd, last, while serving as Naval Attache at Tokio and Peking I forwarded a written request to the Chief of Bureau of Navigation asking to be detached and ordered home on December 1st, the expiration of my three years, the regular tour assigned to Naval Attaches. As my Father had died during my absence abroad and as I am the eldest son I requested a sufficient leave of absence to enable me to assist my Mother to arrange her financial affairs. I sailed from Yokohama November 30th, arrived in Washington December 23rd, at my home December 25th, and was granted leave of absence till February 1st. On December 28th I was very pleasantly surprised to receive the following personal letter from Rear Admiral Bradford, the Chief of Bureau of Equipment:- "Washington, December 26, 1901. Lieutenant A.L. Key, U.S.N., 339 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee. My dear Lieutenant Key:- I was very sorry indeed to miss seeing you on the occasion of your visit to the national capital. Had I known of your being in the room adjoining mine I should have asked to be excused from the interview going on at the time to have had a glimpse of you. [*19708*]-3- I learn that you can have the RESTLESS, now fitting out for surveying duty about Cuba. As this work is under this Bureau I hope you will find it to your advantage to accept as I should be very glad to avail myself of your services. Yours very truly, (signed) R.B. Bradford." As can be clearly seen from reading the above letter Admiral Bradford thought it was arranged that I could go to the RESTLESS and offered me the command of her. I immediately wrote accepting his offer and at the time wrote to General Wood telling him of my prospective duty and informing him that I would be on the coast of Cuba about March 1st. On January 2nd I learned that the Bureau of Navigation was opposing my being ordered to the RESTLESS. I immediately wrote an official application to command her and at the same time wrote the Secretary a personal letter telling him that Admiral Bradford, who would have charge of the work had requested me to command her and had made a written official request to the Department to assign me to this command, that I thought was well fitted for the duty as I had had an unusual amount of experience at surveying work, that I had been in Japan and China for the past three years, that my younger brother, two days before, had been suddenly stricken with paralysis of the right side and was lying in bed a helpless invalid, that it was doubtful if he would ever recover, that my Mother was ill and in great distress, and that under such conditions the command of the RESTLESS would be [*19709*]-4- particularly acceptable to me as I would be comparatively near home and in easy mail communication. Not receiving a satisfactory reply from the Secretary I proceeded to Washington and first saw Lieut. Comdr. Nicholson, who has charge of the detail of lieutenants, and found that Admiral Bradford's written official application for me to command the RESTLESS was not only to be given no weight, but was apparently considered an impertinence. Mr. Nicholson informed me that he had made up his mind to send me to the Philippines. I called his attention to the fact that I had just returned from three years shore duty on the Asiatic Station, that officers completing shore duty tours in the United States, who had never served in the Philippines, were constantly being ordered to the home stations and foreign stations, other than the Asiatic; that any fair rule of assignments would certainly give an officer returning from a three years tour of duty abroad preference for a home Station, to let him get in touch with his people and country, over another officer finishing his shore tour at home; that the facts would not allow him to assume that it was any more my turn to go to the Philippines than it was the turn of two hundred other lieutenants, who had never been there; on the contrary it was less my turn because I had just finished a tour of shore duty on the Asiatic Station. As a matter of fact within the last two months out of about twenty lieutenants finishing their tours of shore duty in the United States, five who had never served in the Philippines, have been ordered to duty on the North Atlantic Station, one was ordered a few days before I received my orders and another the day after. A lieutenant who had [*19710*]-5- served more than three years in the Bureau of Navigation and who had never served on the Asiatic Station was detached a comparatively short time ago and given a most desirable command on the North Atlantic Station; another lieutenant, who had served nearly three years in the Bureau of Navigation and has not, I believe, served in the Philippines is to go as flag lieutenant on the European Station. I leave you to judge the justice of the Secretary's statement, - "We are in pressing need of sixty or seventy officers in the Philippines. There is where he is needed and where, if he were indulged in not going, some man with larger claims would have to go in his place." These gentlemen are evidently not of the number with larger claims. But if anything is needed to show the inconsistency of the claim that the Philippines is the only place I should, by any possibility, be ordered, it is the voluntary offer by the detail officer, Mr. Nicholson, to send me to the OLYMPIA, the selection flagship of the North Atlantic Station, which offer I declined because I did not see why, if I could be sent to the OLYMPIA I could not just as well go to the RESTLESS in accordance with Admiral Bradford's official request and, for good reasons, my personal preference. From the foregoing it will be observed that the Secretary's statement that,- "no suggestion has ever been made to him except service in the Philippines" is not in accord with the facts. After discussing the matter with Mr. Nicholson and not arriving at a satisfactory conclusion I had an interview with the Secretary and found him personally inclined to send me to the RESTLESS, but he told me, in so many words, that he did not wish to over-rule Mr. Nicholson [*19711*]-6- and directed me to tell Mr. Nicholson that he wished him (Mr. Nicholson) to talk with me further about it. I replied that I thought it would do no good as I had discussed the matter very fully with Mr. Nicholson, that I only had a short leave and because of the conditions at my home I would like to have the matter settled, and return to my home. But the Secretary insisted and a further talk with Mr. Nicholson resulted in nothing, as I had expected and predicted. Admiral Bradford then saw the Secretary and gave his particular personal and official reasons for wishing me to command the RESTLESS and for sending his official written request to the Secretary through the Bureau of Navigation. After this interview the Admiral told me that, though the Secretary had not absolutely promised, the Admiral thought he would certainly grant his request. As above stated I was very anxious to have the matter definitely settled and informed General Wood of the situation, thinking he might aid me in obtaining a definite and favorable decision, as I know that he had strong personal reasons for wishing me to go to Cuba. I presumed that he would either communicate with you or the Secretary. The night of the 16th of January I was reliably informed that on the afternoon of the 16th the following incident occurred in the rooms of the Bureau of Navigation:- Commander Cowles came into Mr. Nicholson's office with a letter in his hand and the following conversation, in substance, occurred:- Commander Cowles: What have you done in Key's case? [*19712*]-7- Lt. Comdr. Nicholson: Nothing. Commander Cowles: Why haven't you done something? Lt. Comdr. Nicholson: Because the Secretary wants to send him to the Coast of Cuba on the RESTLESS and I want to send him to the Philippines. Commander Cowles: Why don't you order Boush, or somebody else to the RESTLESS, that would settle Key. Lt. Comdr. Nicholson: I might do that. They looked over the Navy Register apparently to select some one who might be ordered, and then Commander Cowles showed Mr. Nicholson the letter he held in his hand. When I heard of this incident I immediately suspected that General Wood had written to Commander Cowles and not to you or the Secretary as I had supposed. The next day, January 17th, I went to Commander Cowles' office and asked him if he had received a letter from General Wood with reference to my going to the RESTLESS. He told me that he had received such a letter and gave me a copy. I did not know till that moment that such a letter had been sent or received, but I knew then that General Wood's letter, which was marked "Strictly Confidential", and in the body of it General Wood had also requested Commander Cowles to consider it "Strictly Confidential", had been shown or its contents communicated to the Secretary, Admiral Crowinshield and Lt. Comdr. Nicholson. Consequently, I affirm most emphatically that the "confidential limit" was removed by Commander Cowles and not by me as the Secretary states. [*19713*]-8- On the 22nd instant I had a personal interview with Commander Cowles and told him that his conversation with Mr. Nicholson, his treatment of General Wood's personal and confidential letter, his use of the letter to defeat General Wood's request, had come to my knowledge, and I had communicated the facts to General Wood. Commander Cowles did not deny the reported substance of his conversation with Mr. Nicholson, but said that he so acted because he knew the Department had decided to send me to the Philippines. But his conversation with Mr. Nicholson showed him, and I knew from my personal interview, that the Secretary, before January 16th, was inclined to grant Admiral Bradford's official application and send me to the RESTLESS. Commander Cowles cannot seriously contend that the Bureau of Navigation constitutes "the Department". Lt. Comdr. Nicholson had told me that he sympathized with me and that he would not object to being over-ruled by his seniors. The Secretary says in his letter to you that Mr. Nicholson is my "personal friend". After learning of Mr. Nicholson's conversation with Commander Cowles, and remembering his previous statement to me, I am forced to deny the Secretary's amiable accusation. I do not know what prompted Commander Cowles to act as he did with General Wood's letter. I know him but slightly and never had any relations with him except to thank him, by letter, for his kindness and civility to my sister, whom he greatly aided in making arrangements to go to Manila on a transport and to thank him, personally, when I first saw him in Washington. The Secretary gives, as another of the reasons why I should go to the Philippines, that I have had easy duty. My service record [*19714*]-9- is, briefly, as follows:- Graduated in 1882,- cruised around the world in the HARTFORD and PENSACOLA from 1882 to 1884. Surveying work on the RANGER, coast of Lower California, and West coast of Central America from 1884 to 1887; about eight months shore duty in the Bureau of Navigation; 1888-1891,- one and a half years on the Cruiser ATLANTA, and one and a half years on the Coast Survey Steamers GEDNEY and McARTHUR, Surveying work on the North West coast of the United States; 1891 to 1894, nearly three years in the Washington Gun Factory; 1894 to 1897, three years on the DOLPHIN during which time we made annual cruises on the east coast, fillibustering duty off the Coast of Florida, and surveying work on the East Coast of Central America; eight months at the Naval Academy; executive officer of the YALE during the Spanish War; then three years as Naval Attache at Tokio and Peking- which is not one of the best billets in the Navy, as the Secretary states, as it has many disadvantages and would, probably, not be found desirable by the majority of Naval officers. I was given the duty because it was thought I would perform the work satisfactorily and not because it was considered easy or desirable duty. My service record will compare favorably, as to work performed, with the best records of the officers of my grade of the same length of service. However, if the Secretary thought I should have hard duty he should not have sent me as flag lieutenant to the Junior Squadron Commander on the Asiatic Station, for I know of no easier billet afloat that could have been given me. The work on the RESTLESS would have been more than ordinarily severe. [*19715*]-10- So far as not sending the RESTLESS to Cuba is concerned, naturally the Secretary has not yet sent her, as he ordered in December $10,000.00 to be expended on her to fit her for the duty on an estimate of sixty days time, and the work was in progress the date the Secretary wrote you. I presume it is still in progress and that the vessel will be sent when she is ready, about the end of February, as the work she is to perform is considered important and was especially requested by the War Department. Certainly the three officers and thirty men necessary to man her can be secured if the Secretary gives the order. These, Sir, are the principal facts relating to my application to command the RESTLESS. I think they show conclusively, that the application was denied,- notwithstanding Admiral Bradford's official written request, your personal suggestion to the Secretary, General Wood's personal request, and the unfortunate conditions existing at my home,- not because it is my turn to go to the Philippines, nor because of any of the reasons stated in the Secretary's letter. I am certain the Bureau of Navigation resented the fact that the Chief of the Bureau of Equipment should have officially applied for a particular officer, available for sea duty, to command a vessel, which was to perform certain work under the Bureau of Equipment, and for which that Chief of Bureau was entirely responsible. The Secretary calls such an application "officious rather than official", and gives Lt. Comdr. Nicholson's personal predilections greater weight than the Bureau Chief who is held responsible if the work is not properly performed. [*19716*] -11- I am also certain that the Secretary of the Navy was personally inclined to send me to the RESTLESS until the "Strictly Confidential" and personal letter of the Governor General of Cuba, to Commander Cowles was handed around the Navy Department, though I can see nothing in the letter to offend any one. This happened on January 16th and I was ordered to the Asiatic Station January 17th. I append herewith for your convenience a copy of the Secretary's letter to you and a copy of General Wood's letter to Commander Cowles. If you care to confirm any of the facts stated in this communication I beg you will refer this letter to the Secretary, Commander Cowles and Mr. Nicholson for such endorsements as they may wish to make. I had a personal interview with each of them on January 22nd and stated to them all the essential facts contained herein without any protest on their part, and I shall send a copy of this letter to General Wood. In Conclusion, Mr. President, I beg you will pardon me for placing this personal matter before you at such length; valuing as highly as I do your personal opinion of me, the Secretary's letter to you and the peculiar circumstances connected with this case leave no other course open to me. I have the honor to remain, Your obedient Servant, A. L. Key The President of the United States. [*19717*][*[For 2 enclosures see 1-20-02 1-13-02 Wood]*][*H*] Heydrich, Raffloer & Co. Habana, Cuba, Manufacturers of Cordage. Cable Address for Habana: "Honequon." Cable Address for New York: "Raffloer." [*Cuba - prevailing business conditions*] [*Hold 7-1 Mr. Payne File cr*] New York, January 30, 1902. 189_ Office 364 & 366 Broadway Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: We would respectfully submit to you for your careful perusal, the following extracts from a letter from our General Manager in Cuba, which we have just received from Havana: "I have delayed writing to you waiting for an opportunity to send you good news but unfortunately I am sorry I cannot do it but instead I am compelled to give you an exact idea of the poor business we are doing. "For the last six weeks our sales have dropped almost entirely; we had the mills working with only half of their output and as our stock is constantly increasing I am afraid that very soon we will have to close up entirely and the hundreds of our employees will have to face again hunger and starvation, which will be very unfortunate. "With the large stock we have I don't know what to do; customers don't buy, because they have no money to do it. "We depend solely on the Island and as the business situation is to-day even worse than in the Revolutionary times we have nothing to do, and the promised relief from Washington is our only hope." We would add that we are an American corporation, organized ten years ago, for the manufacture of cordage, rope and twine; which are principally used on the sugar and tobacco plantations. This brings us into the closest relations with those industries. As a fair and true exposition of the prevailing conditions in Cuba, it is, in our opinion worthy of your most serious consideration. Yours very respectfully, HEYDRICH, RAFFLOER & CO., Ernest Raffloer Treasurer. [*19718*]Hotel Whitley. H. C. Whitley, Proprietor. [*File ppf pr*] Emporia, Kansas, Jan 30 1902 My dear Mr President Can you not manage to somehow recognize V. Briesen or fit in this German prince business? I know he feels it badly that he is not on the reception committee. All Prussians are jealous of such things. They like them. If I gave you the idea that he was a revolutionary emigrant from Germany, I was wrong. His father was simply a younger son. So he told me recently. I had given him credit for having been in rebellion against the Hohenzollern regime, as a good mark for him. You need not believe that these Western people are not backing you up, they know a man when they see him, and cheer at your very name. The young men of Oberlin, of the Minnesota State Agriculture College at St. Paul & the Norwegian St Olaf's College [*19719*]Hotel Whitley. 2 Emporia, Kansas,______________190__ at Northfield Minn. and of the Central High School at Kansas City send you their loyal love through me. And I add my own to speed it. This is not to be answered. I am traveling and you can not reach me. It is just to remind you of V. Briesen and his anguish. Ever yours Jacob A Riis [*19720*][*[For enc. see "Minnie" - 1-30-02]*] but if I dont beat Merckowski or whatever his name is - well when you are in Sayville come & see. RBR [*Ackd 1-31-1902 PPF*] 57 FIFTH AVENUE Jany 30 My dear Theodore I send you this just as it is. You may have forgotten that Minnie married Admiral Kimberly's brother = I am generally against pensions [*19721*]but it does seem that if there ever was a case this is one. Hoping you are standing the racket well I am Yours affectionately Uncle Rob [*[Roosevelt]*] By the way I saw your picture Did you know I had turned artist I started painting one of you last summer - I think from the same photograph. It may seem slightly presumptuous [*19722*]War Department, Washington. [*File cr*] January 30, 1902. My dear Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of January 24th, enclosing correspondence in behalf of the appointment of Captain Claude K. Sawyer to a judgeship in the Philippines, and shall bring it to the attention of Governor Taft. As requested, I return herewith Senator McLaurin's letter addressed to the President under date of January 21st. Very truly yours, Elihu Root Secretary of War. George B. Cortelyou, Esq., Secretary to the President. Enclosure. [*19723*][*If you answer this please direct care Morgan, Hayes & Co. Paris*] HOTEL D'ANGLETERRE BIARRITZ A. Boutillier Grav. Paris ASCENSEUR - LUMIERE ELECTRIQUE - TÉLÉPHONE VVE CAMPAGNE & FILS Propriétaires Grand Jardin au Midi Biarritz, le January 30th 1902 My dear Theodore : I don't know who is trying to make trouble between you and me - as you "name no names" as to your informant - What I can't understand is how I have or could have in any way wittingly or unwittingly injured you - Four years ago nearly - I asked your [*19724*] opinion, as a prominent public man - as to Archbishop Ireland's influence in the United States and as to what you thought of a re-actionary or Anti-American policy on the part of the Catholic Church - I wrote you at the time that I wanted to try to make the Vatican see that [it was] the only way to make the Church prosper with us was to pursue a liberal policy - You yourself wrote me that you believed that a re-actionary policy would in the long run prove as disastrous for the interests of the Catholic Church in America as a similar policy in political questions — [*19725*]You want the church to give us good citizens - and in no other way can it be done - Judge Taft has exactly your opinion as to the Philippines and Cuba - I have tried with all my might to make the Vatican understand that the Church must give to every country honest citizens and loyal patriots, or she ceases to be a Church universal, The re-actionaries hate our government - denounce our public schools, and altogether are not fit citizens of our country - I have let Cardinal Rampolla know what your opinions are about the Church in the United States, and what Judge Taft's opinions are - all this in the hope of helping my Church and of helping my country - If I have done no good and injured you (I do not see why or how) I am certainly very sorry - I wrote to you beforehand and fully why I wished your opinion - I did the same to Judge Taft - and he knows perfectly well that his views were gladly listened to - and that Archbishop Chapelle was not sent back because of his obstinate hostility to the Philippine Commission - In all this it is really I who[*[1-30-02]*] HOTEL D'ANGLETERRE BIARRITZ A. Boutillier Grav. Paris ASCENSEUR - LUMIERE ELECTRIQUE - TÉLÉPHONE VVE CAMPAGNE & FILS Propriétaires Grand Jardin au Midi Biarritz, le 190__ but, I do care much if you think I have hurt you in even the smallest way — although I don't yet see how — If you have time from graver matters please let Judge Taft see this letter — I hope to see you both in March — Affectionately yours Maria Longworth Storer [*19726*](2 and squeezed between the trunk and the bark! Archbishop Chapelle told Pierre de Chambrun that Judge Taft had shown him a letter from me in which I spoke severely of the Archbishop - He is furious with me in consequence! - It is quite bad enough to be a battered old woman, without being beaten black & blue by the Church (re-actionary) on one side and the state (militant) on the other - I don't care a rap how much I suffer if I can only help the cause - which is very important for my country & for my Church -TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. 7 PO G GI 28. Berlin 30. The President of the United States of America. I sincerely thank you for your kind congratulations and good wishes which I greatly appreciate. William I. R. Received January 30 - 6:30p [*[1902?]*] [*19727*]Office of Mississippi Bureau New Orleans Picayune Edgar S. Wilson Manager Jackson [*Personal.*] [*Ansd file crF Copy account to a.m. G 1-18-1903*] Dec. 30, 1902. My dear Mr. President: The crisis touching the Indianola postoffice, of which I spoke to you on your train and again recently in Washington, is approaching. Lawless people there have notified the postmaster Minnie Cox, a colored woman, that she must abandon the office Jan 1, 1903. The lawless element there declines and refuses every suggestion of patriotism, tranquility, the good name of the town, the loss of the office, perhaps, and every other consideration which has been appealed to along high and noble lines. The majority of the people of Indianola are peaceable and law abiding and have no toleration of the action of those who would seek to nullify the appointment of the President which had been consented to and advised by the Senate. They have offered to meet and pledge protection to the postmaster, but her husband has advised against it, fearing, I am informed, assination from some one or the other of the more reckless and irresponsible persons bent upon the displacement of the postmaster. Against the postmaster naught is urged save her color. Even those who demand that she vacate the office admit that her moral and official conduct is above reproach. She and her husband own $10,000.00 or $15000.00 worth of property in Sunflower County. The situation is exceedingly peculiar. Her husband, who called upon me at my request some time ago, insisted that his wife's resignation on file in the post office department, effective Jan 1, be accepted and expressed the apprehension that if the office was discontinued that he and his wife might be driven from their homes and [that] property even if they escaped with their lives. I explained to him that the situation was so grave that it would perhaps demand heroic treatment; that [*19728*]Office of Mississippi Bureau New Orleans Picayune Edgar S. Wilson Manager Jackson 2 it would be intolerable to allow citizens of any community to order a postmaster to resign, because if their wicked action should become effective in one place it would spread, and finally the displeasure of people in a community would leap from one race to the other and chaos might result far and near. I pointed out to him that it was a crucial test for his race and urged that he stand firm and rely upon the good citizenship to protect him and his wife against violence, but he clearly indicated that he was afraid that bodily harm, which would come without warning. The Governor has written letters, as I told you, to leading citizens there urging them to exert their influence to stop the lawless element. Yesterday, at my suggestion, he wired the leading citizen of that town to come here, [which] and the [did] gentleman came today. The Governor put the case to him as strongly as it was possible to be put, and he afterwards called upon me and I pointed out the stagnation which would result if the office was abolished, and referred to the fact that I had stated that no person who was an applicant to succeed the incumbent, because their candidacy had fed the flames of the movement which had for its purpose the unlawful displacement of the postmaster, could hope now or hereafter even if I should be called upon to make a recommendation, to receive my endorsement. He stated that he had made the same argument but that nothing seemed to mollify the lawless element and that he did not believe that anything could be said that would make them desist. This gentleman is much opposed to such outrages as you or I, Mr. President. He is a Democrat, an ex-state senator and is on the bond of the postmaster as is also the present state senator from that district and a banker at Indianola. I have gone into this matter fully in order that you may know the entire situation. It is largely the result, I am informed by [*19729*]Office of Mississippi Bureau New Orleans Picayune Edgar S. Wilson Manager Jackson 3 citizens of Indianola, of the campaign that is being waged by J.K. Vardaman, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor, who makes the negro the burden of his song. The postmaster, Mr. President, was not appointed by you. She was first appointed by President Harrison and when your predecessor was inducted she received a new commission from him. I understand from the postoffice inspector whose report should be considered in connection with this letter, that she is very polite and exceedingly popular in the matter of the conduct of her office with every patron of the same. In view of the foregoing I submit, Mr. President, that heroic treatment seems to be demanded. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land [.] It is hard to visit the discontinuance of an office upon any community. But it seems to me unless you know some better way out of it, that an indefinite [post] discontinuance of the same is the only remedy coupled with instructions from the post office department to its inspectors to gather the testimony to submit to the Federal Grand Jury which meets in Vicksburg Jan. 5, on which indictments may be predicted. I feel confident that Judge Niles will, following his usual fearless course, [and] specially charge the Grand Jury to probe deeply into this outrage. I have written to you without any discourtesy whatever to the Postmaster General, remembering your instructions to me to communicate on this subject to you, from time to time. I will communicate by wire if the matter should demand it within the next few days. Very sincerely, Edgar S. Wilson Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington D.C. [*19730*] [*Please pardon corrections, as this letter was dictated hurriedly to catch the mail.*][*[Enc. in Wilson 12-30-02]*]The Sun THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1902. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Wednesday, Jan. 29. The dealings in stocks to-day appeared to be dominated largely by conflicting and varying views regarding the prospects of an immediate termination of the war in South Africa. In the early dealings the prevailing view was that important progress had been made toward ending hostilities. Later in the day the opposite view obtained and was regarded as chiefly responsible for the decline in prices which took place. As a matter of fact, the market is still narrow and largely professional, hence a reaction from the sharp advance yesterday, and the further improvement this morning was natural. Other factors that must be considered are the attitudes of various important interests toward the market. Without doubt, the more prominent banking interests are confident that the underlying tendency of the market is in the direction of higher prices. On the other hand the comparatively small but powerful group of capitalists that is responsible for the creation of the Amalgamated Copper Company and for the apparent errors of judgment in managing that corporation seems to be in favor of lower prices. The evidence is strong that there is a contest of no mean proportions between the management of the Amalgamated Copper Company and the independent producers of the metal. In the copper trade the diametrically opposed views of the two interests are patent and there are indications that these differences of opinion are being expressed in the stock market. The management of the Amalgamated Company and those who represent it in the trade assert that it has disposed of its product for four or five months to come at the prevailing low prices. This may be true, but the continuous advance in the price of copper bears out the assertion of independent producers that the demand is not yet satisfied and that higher prices for the metal are certain in the near future. They also contend that the extreme reduction in prices by the Amalgamated Company was fully as unwarranted by trade conditions as was the previous policy of the company in holding prices at high figures that curtailed consumption and compelled consumers to restrict their purchases to immediate needs. There was a further advance in the price of copper both in this market and in London to-day. The export business is improving and it would not be surprising, now that the liquidation of industrial enterprises in Germany has been completed, if that country and other large European consumers should renew their consumption of the American product. The dealings in Amalgamated Copper were somewhat larger than yesterday, and a further moderate advance in the price of the stock took place in the early dealings. As the maximum advance since the beginning of the week has been over 6 points, it was reasonable to expect heavy sales to realize profits, and they were reflected in the last hour or two of business in a net decline of nearly 2 1/2 points. A part of the late selling was obviously with the view of depressing the price. There was a decided falling off in the trading in Sugar Refining, and profit taking in that stock left it 1 2/3 per cent lower than last night. The transactions in the United States Steel stocks were moderate, and the market for them was comparatively firm in expectation of the preliminary report to the stockholders for the nine months ending Dec. 31. Irrespective of its contents, this report, which was distributed after the close of business, is a most remarkable document. It disposes effectually of the argument heretofore advanced by various industrial corporations, that it is impossible for them to furnish their stockholders with complete and accurate information regarding the operations and results of their property until long after the close of their respective fiscal years, and that it would be impolitic to make such reports since it would give their competitors too much information regarding their business. These arguments are swept aside by the decision of the largest industrial corporation in the world to furnish its stockholders, several weeks in advance of the annual meetings, with a report that is sufficiently complete to enable them to determine whether or not they wish to express their confidence in the management when the time comes for electing trustees in the places of those whose terms of office expire. In this respect the publication of the United States Steel report is a long step in advance of the practice of railway companies, and will doubtless induce some of them to change their present method of procedure. A very full synopsis of the report will be found in another column, but two points made in it are deserving of emphasis. One is the statement of the managers relative to the business of the company for the current year. It fully confirms the unofficial statements and trade reports regarding the conditions and prospects of the iron and steel industry. The report says that all of the facilities of each subsidiary company will be taxed to their utmost to supply the demands that are being made upon them. The actual business now booked which is being called for urgently amounts to more than half the total combined capacity of all the companies. The heavier products are sold up to the capacity of the mills until nearly the end of the year, and the indications are that the demand for more highly finished products will be even larger than that of last year. Perhaps the most important paragraph in the report is that which relates to the policy of the management as to prices. It is admitted that prices could easily have been advanced because of the unprecedented demand for products of all kinds. Higher prices have been voluntarily offered by customers who are desirous of obtaining immediate execution of orders, but the companies have firmly maintained the position of not advancing prices, believing that they are sufficiently high to yield a fair return on the capital and maintain the properties in satisfactory physical condition. The management believes that the many collateral advantages to be gained in the long run by refusing to advance prices will be of substantial and permanent value, not only to the United States Steel Corporation, but to the general business interests of the country. The strong position taken by the companies for stability in prices both of raw material and of finished products has had a reassuring effect on trade and has contributed greatly toward restoring confidence in the general business situation and created the present large demand for steel products by dispelling doubts as to the future.The New York Times "All the News That's Fit to Print." Published Every Day in the Year. New York, Thursday, Jan. 30, 1902. THE UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. The modern and enlightened spirit which characterizes the management of the United States Steel Corporation is nowhere better exhibited than in this passage from the preliminary report to the stockholders issued yesterday in advance of the annual meetings on Feb. 17: The demand for the products of the several companies has been so great that prices could easily have been advanced. Indeed, higher prices have been voluntarily offered by consumers who are anxious for immediate execution of orders, but the companies have firmly maintained the position of not advancing prices, believing that the existing prices were sufficient to yield a fair return on capital and maintain the properties in satisfactory physical condition, and that the many collateral advantages to be gained in the long run by refusing to advance prices would be of substantial and lasting value, not only to the company, but also to the general business interests of the country. The strong position taken by the company for stability in prices both of raw material and finished products has had a reassuring effect on the trade, and has contributed greatly toward restoring confidence in the general business situation, and creating the present large demands for steel products by dispelling any doubt as to prices in the future." It was pointed out in these columns at the time this great corporation was organized that its fate was in the hands of its managers only so far as they showed themselves wise and far sighted. If mere pride of strength and bigness betrayed them into ambitious attempts at monopoly control or if they yielded to the common human passion of greed so far as to put up and maintain prices on the principle of "what the market will bear" they would be likely to find the destinies of their corporation passing out of their hands under the sway of the unchanging natural laws of the business world. These mistaken policies would encourage successful rivalry and provoke legislative attack. Not even a billion-dollar corporation can indulge itself in the evil luxury of such short-sighted mismanagement. The United States Steel Corporation appears to have done just the other thing. The maintenance of prices at a reasonable level and the steadying effect of that policy upon the steel trade and general business of the country ought to be counted among the justifications for its existence. [*19732*] There is another justification set forth in general terms in this report which, in the interest of economic history, we should like to see given to the world in detail. One of the familiar arguments for great consolidations is that based upon "the economies of concentration." The officers of the United States Steel Corporation inform their stakeholders that the expectation that great economies in manufacturing would be accomplished through the harmonious co-operation of the several companies "have been fully realized." Unity of management has succeeded diversity, similarity of method has been introduced, manufacture of the various products has been concentrated at the most favorable points, and advantage has been taken of opportunities for economical production and cheap distribution. In the experience of the whole business world there has never before been such an opportunity to measure and demonstrate the economies of consolidation. We are confident that it would be an act of high wisdom on the part of the United States Steel Corporation to collate and compare the cost of production of its constituent companies under their separate management with present cost of production under its own management. Of course, it could not be expected to give to the world its business secrets in detail, but a statement of ratios and percentages with such actual examples as it might feel free to publish would be exceedingly useful and instructive to students of economic progress and to all great business interests. The financial statements of the company will be studied with interest if for no other reason than because of the bigness of the sums involved in the balance sheet of a corporation presenting totals in excess of a billion and a half. Two points which attracted attention when the company issued its financial statement for the first nine months of its existence were the amount charged off for depreciation and the explanation that the reduced earnings for December were due to the fact as stated that "during the close of lake navigation from December to April, inclusive, the earnings of mining and transportation companies are, of course, diminished." In the statement of liabilities entered upon the balance sheet for 1901 there appears the item "sinking funds and reserves for depreciation, $21,236,040." In the analysis of this account it appears that of this amount about $2,750,000 is for sinking funds on account of the bonds of the corporation and the constituent companies, while there is "reserved for general depreciation, including that of the ore, coal, and coke properties and for extraordinary outlays which may be required for unusual expenses for improvements and renewals, $18,451,843." In the analysis of the inventories, where there is an item of $34,776,053 for ores, it is stated that this is due to "the necessary accumulation during the Summer and Fall of extensive tonnages of iron ore for conversion during the Winter and Spring when, owing to the close of navigation, mining and shipping are diminished." The statement of these experienced business men as to the outlook of the present year will produce a feeling of reassurance in every branch of trade. Inasmuch as the products of this corporation are one of the chief of the barometers of trade, their statement that the demand for 1902 is likely to come up to the limit of production is highly encouraging. NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAY. [* Jan 30. 1901*] U.S. STEEL EARNINGS. PLACED AT $85,000,000 NET FOR FIRST NINE MONTHS. EXHAUSTIVE DETAILS OF THE CORPORATION'S BUSINESS—BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR 1902. A preliminary report, giving exhaustive details of the operation and earnings of the United States Steel Corporation for the nine months beginning on April 1, 1901, when the company practically started business, was mailed last night to all the stockholders. This report, which will be submitted at the first annual meeting, on February 17, is said to be the fullest and most comprehensive statement ever issued by the directors of an industrial corporation. the statement of net earnings for the nine months (December being estimated) which was published on January 8 us reproduced in the report, which goes on to summarize the tabulated figures as follows: After charging to operating expenses, month by month, all current renewals and ordinary repairs for maintenance of plants, the net earnings of the several companies amounted to almost $85,000,000. From this sum over $2,250,000 was set aside in a sinking fund to retire bonds of the corporation and its subsidiary companies; $11,400,000 was paid for nine months' interest on the corporation's bonds; dividends on the preferred stock at the rate of 7 per cent per annum were paid, amounting to $26,750,000, and dividends on the common stock at the rate of 4 per cent per annum were paid, amounting to $15,227,000, making a total of over $53,000,000 paid out for interest and dividends on the bonds and stock of your corporation during this period. Nearly $10,000,000 was set aside in various reserve funds to cover exhaustion of the ore properties, general deprecation of machinery and plants, and to provide for extraordinary enlargements, after all of which there remained as the result of the above nine months' operations undivided earnings of over $19,000,000. A satisfactory profit and loss statement, showing in detail the earnings and expenses of the several companies, cannot be given until their accounting systems are uniform, so that one consolidated profit and loss statement of all companies can be made. A balance sheet showing the condition of the companies on November 30, 1901, is submitted, the date of the report making it impracticable to give a complete balance sheet as of December 31, 1901. WHAT THE BALANCE SHEET SHOWS. The balance sheet submitted, which is reproduced below, exhibits the assets and liabilities represented by the capital stocks of the corporation and by outstanding stocks of subsidiary companies, except that, for simplicity, it omits indebtedness from one company to another, as such sums, through assets of one company, are liabilities of some other company: ASSETS. Property account- Cost of properties owned and operated by the several companies.. $1,487,494,862 53 Deferred charges to profit and loss- Expenditures for improvements, explorations, stripping and development at mines, and for advanced mining royalties, which are to be charged to future operations of the properties.. 3,256,774 09 Investments- Outside real estate and other property.. 429,613 25 Current assets- Inventories ($95,606,997 57); stocks, bonds and securities of outside companies ($7,251,329 45); accounts receivable ($45,269,458 19); bills receivable ($2,821,463 55); cash ($55,315,527 99).. 206,261,771 75 Total .. $1,647,443,021 62 LIABILITIES. Capital stock of the United States Steel Corporation: Common.. $508,212,548 70 Preferred.. 510,17e,778 40 -- $1,018,336,322 10 Capital stocks of subsidiary companies not held by the United States Steel Corporation (per value): Common stocks.. $865,486 88 Preferred stocks.. 298,300 00 Lake Superior consolidated mines and subsidiary companies.. 118,189 48 -- 771,925 81 Bonded and debenture debt: United States Steel Corporation bonds.. $308,450,000 00 Funded debt of subsidiary companies held by the public.. 59,349,868 35 Debenture scrip.. 41,844 57 -- 362,841,683 42 Mortgages and purchase money obligations (subsidiary companies): Mortgages.. $3,437,087 55 Purchase money obligations.. 15,610,754 08 -- 19,067,791 58 Current liabilities: Payrolls and accounts payable.. $22,223,343 60 Bills and loans payable (subsidiary companies).. 12,658,744 27 Special deposits due employes and others.. 5,485,342 15 Accrued interest and unpresented coupons.. 4,870,410 16 Common dividend No. 2, payable December 20, 1901.. 5,081,790 00 -- 50,269,630 18 Contingent liability: Payment contingent upon retention of leases.. 525,308 67 Sinking funds and reserves for depreciation.. 21,236,040 54 Surplus of the United States Steel Corporation and subsidiary companies.. 174,344,229 32 Total... $1,647,443,021 62 The inventories, the report continues, represent raw material, goods manufactured and in proces of manufacture, and manufactured goods in transit, on consignment or at selling departments. Commenting on the item "over, $34,776,063," the report says: "A large part of the inventories on November 30 is made up of the necessary accumulation during the summer and fall of extensive tonnages of iron ore for conversion during the winter and spring, when, owing to the close of navigation, mining and shipping are diminished." The amount of finished product on hand (valued at $15,322,636) is explained to be largely due to inability to obtain freight cars for deliveries to customers. The inventories are taken on the basis of the actual cost of the materials, including labor at the several departments of the companies holding the same, and this cost is below the average current market price on such commodities. ON PRACTICALLY A CASH BASIS. The report continues: The business of the companies has been put on practically a cash basis. The losses actually incurred through bad debts have been very small, and little, if any, loss in the collection of accounts and notes receivable is anticipated. About 70 per cent of the total current monthly accounts due from customers is now being generally collected within thirty days, and it is the effort of the several managements to maintain the business on a strictly cash basis. It was expected that by harmonious co-operation of the several companies great economies in manufacturing would be accomplished, and such expectations have been fully realized. Diversified management has been dispensed with as far as possible, and the several companies have endeavored to adopt similar methods as far as is suited to their respective businesses. Great departments, like ore mining, coal mining, manufacture of coke and lake transportation have been thoroughly systematized and the managements of the manufacturing plants in the same locality have been brought into closer relations. The companies have endeavored to concentrate the manufacture of their various products at the point most favorable to their production, thus insuring to each ultimate economy in manufacturing costs and in the assembling of material. The effort also is made by the different companies to regulate their manufacture of various products so that the fullest advantage can be taken of the economical production of any special article and its cheapest distribution to the consumer. Economies in manufacturing thus far have been quite remarkable, but the end is not nearly reached, nor is it likely soon to be, for through the continuous efforts to co-operate and aid in bringing about the best results at each plant, it is certain that even more favorable results ultimately will be accomplished. Discussing the business outlook the report says: The outlook for the year 1902 is very bright. Everything indicates that all of the facilities of each subsidiary company will be taxed to their utmost to supply the demand that is being made. The actual business now booked, and of which shipment is being called for faster than it can be supplied, amounts to more than half the total combined annual capacity of all the companies. The heavier products, like rails, billets, plates and structural material, are sold up to the productive capacity o the mills, until nearly the end of the year. In the more highly finished products, the consumption in each case is greater now than at the corresponding period in 1901, which, it should be remembered, was an abnormally heavy year. The expectation, therefore, of those closely connected with the manufacture and sale of these highly finished products, is for a demand even larger than that of 1901, and up to the limit of production. After this year the annual meeting will be held on the third Monday of April, instead of on the third Monday of February; the change being made in consequence of the decision of the directors to make the fiscal year in future correspond with the calendar year. 19733N.Y Daily News Jan 30, 1902 FINANCIAL Report Issued by the United States Steel Corporation the Most Frank and Open Document Ever Published by a Trust. PROFITS WERE $84,779,295 That Was for the Nine Months of Existence Ending December 31-The Most Prosperous Industrial Ever Known. Profits of $84,779,295 marked the first nine months of the life of the United States Steel Corporation as the most prosperous industrial enterprise ever known. In the preliminary report made by the trustees to the stockholders of the Steel Corporation there is probably gathered the most complete collection of facts and data ever issued by an industrial enterprise, showing as it does that the steel officials are willing to have the public, as well as their stockholders know what exactly they are doing and that they have nothing to conceal. This section, so different from so many corporations, notably the Copper and Sugar Trusts, will aid materially in breaking down any animosity felt toward the combine by a large class of people. The report shows the full condition of the finances of the company, just what is being done with the receipts and tells of the operations of all of its plants and their earning capacity and the distribution of the products. There is a condensed balance sheet showing the result of nine months' operation, inventories, facts concerning the organization and the issuance of bonds and stocks, the general results of organization and manufacturing, a complete set of the by-laws and the amended certificate of incorporation. There is one feature that will attract general attention from business interests everywhere, and it relates to the commercial outlook. In this the trustees state that the actual business now book, and of which shipment is being called for faster than it can be supplied, amounts to more than half the total combined capacity of all the companies, and the heavier products are sold to the productive capacity of the mills for the rest of this year. The corporation has taken the position of not advancing prices, believing that the present figures are sufficient to yield a fair return on the capital invested and maintain the properties in satisfactory physical condition. Taking this stand the corporation believes that it as well as the consumer will be much benefited in the long run. [*19734*] N.Y. Commercial Jan 30, 1902 NEW YORK STOCKS. Weakness Develops in the Active Issues-Amalgamated Copper Sells Off Sharply Notwithstanding a Further Advance in the Metal-Railroads Are Weak. WALL STREET, Jan. 29.- There was good buying of stocks at the opening of the market today, largely the result of the announcement that peace proposals had been made to the Government of Great Britain looking to the end of the war in South Africa. The demand for stocks was more than met, however, by the liquidation which developed during the day. Professional Wall Street refuses to be led into the taking of a bullish view of the situation, and whenever the public shows a disposition to take stocks, they are handed out in quantity. Today liquidation in Amalgamated Copper and in Sugar was particularly heavy and both of these stocks declined sharply. Railroads were weak, though, as a rule, declines were only fractional, but the market closed practically at the day's low figures. Trading was more active than it has been of late, exceeding 600,000 shares for the day. The first report which goes into any detail as to the financial condition of the United States Steel Corporation was sent to stockholders tonight. This report is the most complete showing ever made by any of the great industrial corporations. Evidently the directors of the company are seeking to disarm possible criticism by furnishing to stockholders a complete showing as to the company's financial position. This is in the form of a preliminary report to stockholders to be submitted at the first annual meeting of the company on Feb. 17. [*19735*] The important feature of the report is the general balance sheet giving the assets and liabilities of the company as of Nov. 30. No such a colossal array of figures was ever made by any corporation in the world. The property account figures $1,437,194,362 and current assets including cash on hand in excess of $55,000,000 amounted to $206,281,771. The capital stock of the company is $1,018,896,322 and the bonded and debenture debts of the Corporation with the mortgages of the subsidiary companies amount to nearly $384,000,000. The balance sheet shows the enormous surplus of the Corporation and its subsidiary companies of $174,344,229. The principal feature of the preliminary report to stockholders is its completeness. In addition to taking stockholders into the confidence of the Board there is given for their information a copy of the charter and the by-laws as they have recently been amended. Copies of the report might be sent with good effect to the president and the directors of the Amalgamated Copper Co., and the American Sugar Refining Co., as a sample upon which to build the report which those companies have so far failed to make to their stockholders. THE MAIL AND EXPRESS Broadway and Fulton St., New York. THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 30, 1902. A BUSINESS SUCCESS. The "preliminary report" of the Steel Corporation, covering the first nine months of its operation, and prepared for submission at the coming annual meeting of stockholders, certainly furnishes evidence of success from a purely business point of view. It shows that the promised increase of efficiency in production has been attained, not only to the benefit of the stockholders of the corporation, but to that of its army of employees and its customers. So far as the former are concerned, it appears conclusively in the record of earnings, which for the nine months leave an undivided surplus of over $19,000,000. after all charges for expenses, interest and dividends and sinking fund requirements have been met. In the balance between assets and liabilities a surplus of over $174,000,000 is shown. This is a remarkable financial statement to be submitted to the public by a single industrial corporation. The time has been favorable for effecting this vast combination and putting it on a successful footing, but, fortunately, men have had direction of it who were capable of making use of the conditions. That these were specially favorable has been fully recognized, and a decidedly conservative disposition has been shown in taking advantage of them. This appears not only in the liberal reserves for depreciation and other contingencies, but in the policy of resisting an advance in prices which the immediate condition of the market seemed to justify. There is something unusual in the refusal of a corporation or combination of corporations to advance prices in response to an urgent demand for its products, but the result would be to encourage an extension of works in its line of production beyond what would be required for a continuing demand. This would be a stimulus to overproduction and a possible reaction. There might be a temporary gain, but the stimulated competition would bring subsequent losses that would more than offset it. This policy of maintaining reasonable high prices in a prosperous time, which will yield good wages for workmen and ample interest upon capital, rather than to reach out for the utmost profits, is eminently sound. It will lessen the chance of a time of depression from which both workmen and stockholders would suffer. Stability and conservatism are best for both, as well as for the business interest to which they furnish material and means of employment. The most hopeful things about this remarkable instance of industrial combination is the conservatism as well as the ability and skill with which it has been thus far conducted, and the freedom with which it has taken the public into its confidence by exhibiting its condition in published reports. Therein will lie its future safety, and that of all similar organizations. So long as they stick to business principles and avoid speculative schemes, making no secret of their methods and their results, they will disarm the fears and dispel the prejudices that have fought against them. If they are to endure, they must not only be ably managed, but must justify themselves to the public mind. [*19736*]Mail & Express Jan. 30 1902 FINANCIAL STOCK MARKET IRREGULAR. Opens Strong, with Amalgamated Again Feature, Then Reacts, Sugar Weak-Moderate Transactions-Favorable Bank of England Statement. Without any increase in the total volume of transactions, there was a stronger tone to the stock market, with some issues showing notable advances. The appreciation in values was due wholly to domestic influence, as the Dutch peace propositions lost their influence as a stimulating factor in all the international markets, for the reason that they contained nothing definite, Holland simply offering her services as a mediator. At London the upward movement in Kaffirs was checked and Americans were lower at the outset, although the closing was firm. The foreigners sold on balance, but only in a small way. It was a noteworthy fact, however, that consols continued to advance, this movement evidently being based on an intimation from Dutch sources that the Boer leaders might accept amnesty in place of independence, heretofore insisted on. The prominent incidents that served to shape sentiment were the report of the United States Steel Corporation, a sharp advance in copper at London and New York, with a further increase in the demand for consumption; large offerings of money on time, and increasing investment demand for bonds, and the Washington announcement that the ways and means committee of the House of Representatives had decided to report a bill repealing all war taxes except in the case of a single insignificant item. With the repeal of war taxes the great obsorption of money from the open market by the Treasury will be brought to an end, and the importance of this to general business and Wall street interests was thoroughly recognized. For completeness of detail in regard to all matters of interests to stockholders the preliminary steel report is a remarkable document and was highly commended by the financial community, notwithstanding it has ever before ben published by any industrial company; in fact it compares favorably with the detailed annual statements given out by the largest railroad system of the country. Aside from the earnings, which have been previously published, and the balance sheet, which shows a large surplus, there are some points in the statement of importance not only to the steel trade but to the country at large. One of these points is the fixed policy of the company not to advance prices beyond a point yielding a fair return, although the enormous demand for the products of the corporation at times have permitted of higher figures. This policy, both as to raw materials and finished products, has had a good effect on the trade and prevented a recurrence of the violent changes of the past in iron and steel which have invariably resulted in ultimate damage to the industry. Another point is the statement made that everything indicates a volume of business in the current year that will tax to their utmost the facilities of the subsidiary companies. The iron and steel trade is recognized as the barometer of general business conditions, therefore the prospect for 1902 as outlined by the United States Steel Corporation becomes a matter of vital interest to the business community generally. [*19737*] THE EVENING POST. New York, Thursday, Jan. 30, 1902. What will no doubt chiefly impress the intelligent reader of the Steel Corporation's annual report is the company's official statement of its policy regarding prices. Not only, the report sets forth, has it been possible to force up prices this past year, but higher prices were actually bid for quick delivery, and were refused. The company, in the words of the report, has "firmly maintained the position of not advancing prices, believing that the existing prices were sufficient to yield a fair return on capital and maintain the properties in satisfactory physical condition, and that the many collateral advantages to be gained in the long run by refusing to advance prices would be of substantial and lasting value, not only to the companies, but also to the general business interests of the country." This statement, as regards both the policy of the Steel Corporation and the influence of that policy on trade conditions, is in our judgment absolutely correct. It is a matter of common knowledge that in recent discussions of price schedules by iron producers' "pools," which include alike mills of the United States Steel Corporation and independent mills, it has uniformly been the outside producers who urged an advance in price, and the "Trust mills" which have opposed it. It will not be imagined that this action has been inspired by mere philanthropy, and the report makes no such claim. What is true is that knowledge of the Corporation's policy towards stability of prices has, as the report asserts, "had a reassuring effect on the trade, and has contributed greatly toward restoring confidence in the general business situation and creating the present large demand for steel products, by dispelling any doubts as to prices in the future." Why it should have such a result, will be easily understood by every one who studied such iron market movements as those of 1882 and 1895-when the market, forced up to the full measure of the moment's consumptive needs, became the prey of speculators; when excessive unsold supplies were stored away, which, in the end, completely demoralized the market when the speculators tried to realize. It will not have been forgotten to what extent the speculator ruled the iron market as recently as the spring of 1900, and what the results were on the trade. If the consumer's position is helped by abandonment of such policy, the producer is quite as likely to reap the benefit, in the shape of the steady placing of contracts for the future. The Corporation's whole experiment in this direction is a matter of great economic interest, and its working-out will have a distinct bearing on the problem of the Trusts. [*19738*] [*8*] Jan. 30 1902 NEW YORK HERALD There was some revival of interest in United States Steel issues, on reports of the excellent report which the company would make to its shareholders. The report was not made public until after business hours, and proved to be of a highly interesting character. The manner in which the company has taken its shareholders into its confidence is refreshing in comparison with the methods pursued by some other conspicuous industrial corporations. [*19739*]The Commercial Advertiser Established 1797. 187 Broadway and 5 & 7 Dey Street. Editorial Department. [*File ppf Pr*] New York Jan. 31st, 1902. Dear Mr. President:-- I wonder if you know what is going on in Republican politics here. Odell is doing the party indefinite harm. I enclose herewith an article which I wrote today showing how he is doing this. I am told that there is no hope of his renomination, - that Platt is passively against it and that very strong influences are at work, both in this city and up the state, notably in Buffalo, to defeat him in the Convention. What these influences are I cannot say now, but I am told that they are heavily financial. His taxation measures have greatly incensed all the corporations, both because of their spirit and because of the mulish way in which he has tried to jam them through. They say, and I get this from sources that cannot be questioned, that they will not give a cent to aid in his re-election because they will never trust him again. Then his attempt to get possession of the exclusive power to assign Supreme Court judges and his silly proposal for county judges to sit on the Supreme Bench in this city, following upon his offensive appointment of Steckler has incensed the whole bar, and he will lose the support of a large body of independent voters here on that account. [*19740*]The Commercial Advertiser Established 1797. 187 Broadway and 5 & 7 Dey Street. Editorial Department. -2- New York. I was earnestly besought yesterday to go on to Washington and beseech you to exert whatever influence you could at Albany in the Senate to defeat the Governor's Lunacy Bill. I refused to do this on two grounds. First, that I did not believe that a President should meddle in such matters, and, second, that I thought it would be very bad politics for you to get into this quarrel at the present time. It was suggested that you could exert the influence through Stranahan and that no sign of your interference would be visible. I let the matter rest there, simply saying that I would not go. Nobody knows that I have even communicated with you on the subject, and nobody will. Odell's whole course in relation to the charity people has been stupid beyond words. He has treated everybody, including Bishop Potter, Judge Howland and the whole body of philanthropic people in the state, not only with rudeness, but with contempt. He has refused to see them or to answer their letters of protest. He acts like a man who knew his career had come to an end and was determined to do all that he could to show his dislike of the people who opposed him. The explanation of him was, I think, well stated by Justice Hatch a few days ago when he said "the trouble with Odell is that he went into involuntary political bankruptcy on the day McKinley was shot." What troubles me is that he may so weaken his party as [*19741*]The Commercial Advertiser Established 1797. 187 Broadway and 5 & 7 Dey Street. Editorial Department. -3- New York. to enable the Democrats, with some man like Coler, to carry the state this fall. That would be an unfortunate thing to happen in your state in the first year of your administration. I think the only way by which this danger can be averted is for the party to throw Odell overboard. I send these things in great haste simply that they may be known to you. If I hear anything more definite I will at once communicate it to you. It may all be an old story to you. Hammond has just been in to see me and I have made an appointment with him for tomorrow morning. He seems inclined to accept, and I think will make an excellent Commissioner. Yours always, J.B. Bishop President Roosevelt. [*19742*][*Has it come Ackd 2-8-1902 ??? P P F*] Collier's Weekly Editorial Department Robert T. Collier, Editor. 521-547 W. 13th St. New York His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 31, 1902. President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: The publishers of Collier's Weekly take pleasure in presenting you with the accompanying memorial volume, "The Life of William McKinley," with the assurances of their most distinguished consideration. Robert J Collier [*19743*] [*Ackd 2-3-1902 cr*] [shorthand] Publishing House of Funk & Wagnalls Company. 30 Lafayette Place. Editorial Rooms of the Standard Dictionary. New York, January 31, 1902. His Excellency, The President of the United States. Your Excellency:- If you do not deem it an improper question for you to answer, would you kindly let me know whether it is true that you said that as Commissioner of Police in this city, "when you sought to rigidly enforce the Sunday closing law, you used the entire power of the police to the neglect of all other laws. If you did not say this, is it true, as a matter of fact, that you did so use the entire power of the police to the neglect of all other laws? Yours most respectfully, I.K. Funk [*19744*]The World's Work Doubleday, Page & Company, Publishers 34 Union Square, New York Walter H. Page, Editor 31 January, 1902. [*ackd 2-3-1902 Bus F*] Dear Mr. Cortelyou:- We have received your letter of yesterday in which you inform us that the President regards the use of parts of his Introduction to Mr. Wallihan's book in our magazine ("The World's Work") as "grossly improper." We trust that we need not say that nothing is further from our wish than to do anything that could provoke such a judgment from anyone - least of all the President. And we will thank you to recall his attention to the following facts;- 1. On October 30th, 1901, Mr. Page wrote to the President specifically asking his permission to use extracts from this Introduction in the magazine. Mr. Page explained that an editorial note should [*19745*] appear in the magazine saying that these extracts were made from this Introduction, and that the Introduction was written in the early summer (that is, before he became President), and that no title should appear with the President's name in connection with the extracts. Mr. Page asked the President in that letter to have a telegraphic answer sent, whether we might so use extracts from the Introduction. (2) On November 1st, Mr. Page received from Mr. Loeb the following telegram:- "The President grants permission to quote parts of his Introduction on terms mentioned in your note. Proof returned to-day. Wm. Loeb, Jr., Asst. Secty. "Terms" we understood to mean the "conditions" named by Mr. Page, that is, that it should be distinctly stated in an editorial note that these extracts were from this Introduction [*19746*]THE WORLD'S WORK DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY, PUBLISHERS 34 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK WALTER H. PAGE, EDITOR (3). introduction, etc. And we published the article, accordingly, complying with these conditions, in the December number. We should never have thought of using any part of this Introduction, nor any other writings by the President, in the magazine without such definite permission from him. We will thank you to call the Presidents attention to these facts; and we hope, and sincerely trust, that they will relieve us in his mind of the very unpleasant thought to us that we have done anything against his wish, or anything except by his express permission. We should be greatly grieved to have him think us capable of doing so. Very sincerely yours, Doubleday, Page & Co. W.H.P. [*[Page]*] George B. Cortelyou, Esq., Secretary to the President, Washington, D.C. [*19747*]J. P. MORGAN & CO. Wall St. Corner Broad. New York. DREXEL & CO. Philadelphia. MORGAN, HARJES & CO. Paris. New York, Jan. 31st, 1902. 190_ [*File Z CF*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President:- I do not like to inflict you with anything, let alone a lot of newspaper clippings; but I do feel that you will be interested in at least skimming over the attached clippings from yesterday's papers, commenting on the first full Report that we have been able to make to the stockholders of the Steel Corporation, as to what is being done with their property. I am sure you will be especially interested in the editorials from the Post, the Sun, the Times, the Mail and Express, and the Commercial. I have marked the portions that are, to me, most significant. It has been no easy matter to win out in our fight for publicity in this Corporation, and it is highly gratifying to me to have the press so unanimous in their commendation of what has been done. Sincerely yours, Geo. W. Perkins (Enc.) [*19748*][*[For 3 enc. see 2-17-02 U.S. Steel Corp, 1-31-02 Sun 1-30-02 N.Y. Herald, et al]*][*Quincy*] [*ackd 2/1/1902 P.F.*] 50 State Street, Boston, January 31, 1902 Personal President Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President:- I am expecting to start for the City of Mexico the latter part of next week, to remain there for a week or two, on business connected with quite an important railroad concession, in which our classmate Gaston is also slightly interested with me. I am taking the usual general letter of introduction from the State Department to our Ambassador at Mexico, Mr. Clayton, but if you consider it proper to write such a letter for any one, I should like very much to be able to take with me also a line of introduction from yourself to Mr. Clayton, which of course would be personal rather than official, merely introducing me to him as a college classmate of your own, and as a former Assistant Secretary of State and Mayor of Boston. As I am going to Mexico and may have further business there, I merely felt that I should like to be introduced to our Ambassador as well as possible, though I have nothing to ask of him in connection with the matter which takes me down there. If you feel that you can properly give me a line of this character, I should be very glad to receive it; but if precedent or propriety is considered against having a line of this sort emanate from the White House please consider this request [*19749*]-2- as not having been made, and I shall be perfectly satisfied. The Cuban situation in Congress seems to be getting to a very interesting point, and I wish you all success in the efforts which the Administration is making to secure action consistent with our National obligations. I had a little article on the political aspect of the Cuban question in the North American Review for January, with which Mr. Olney has since told me that he is in full agreement, indeed it arose in part out of conversations which I had had with him upon this subject. Yours very truly, Hon. Josiah Quincy [*19750*]of Cincinnati said last year to Aldebert de Chambrun - "Bell 'my Storer ain't got any future in public life - He's dead!" The Lord knows we don't want it at the price most people have to pay - You have got to the very top without it through a special Providence - Affectionately yours Maria Longworth Storer Hotel d'Angleterre Biarritz - Jan 31st The doctor has sent me out of Madrid and I'm sitting here watching & waiting for Bellamy. [*Ackd 2-17-1902 PPF B*] Jan 31st 1902 My dear Theodore: I shall bring you your letters on the subject of the Catholic Church in America when I go over in March - You may take them back and burn them if you choose - I have always been proud of them as the opinion of a leading man for whom I foresaw great opportunities for good in public life - as well as [*19751*]because they were the letters of a friend written to a friend - I never dreamed that there was a word in one of them which you would not have spoken upon the house-tops until you wrote to me a year ago that a quotation I had made from one of them was being used to injure you - I don't yet understand what or how - What I do clearly understand is that everything that envy hatred or malice can say will be said to you against us - because Bellamy has enemies among corrupt Senators - A. P.A. fanatics and Catholic re-actionaries, He could not be so good a Christian and a patriot otherwise - but in public life the latter do not usually "get on"- The "gang" mayor [*19752*]informal way - With profound respect I beg to remain Sincerely Yours, Charles James Wood - Rector of St. John's Ch. St. John's New York. Penna Jany, 21- 1902, [*Ackd 2-1-1902PF.*] To His Excellency The President of the United States Washington. D.C. Dear Sir, It occurred to me that it would interest you to hear about our old Church bell. It was sent over from England about 1770. It was loaned to the town and hung in the "State House" cupola from that time on for over fifty years, and [*19753*]served the summons. Congress when it sat at York in the dark days - Now to the point: at the news of the late President McKinley's death all the bells in the city started to toll This bell of ours, was able to toll once and then and there it cracked up one side from rim to crown. It has ever since been silent - Thinking that this little incident might interest you I have taken the liberty to write. one of my College Classmates (Harvard '75) came up from Washington to spend the night with me and he thought that we owed it you to tell the story, just in this [*19754*][*[1-31-02]*] [*File P.F.*] To Theodore Roosevelt President U.S. Dear Mr President The Book "Biography of Gouverneur Morris" which I have had the great honor of receiving from you for our D.A.R. Society was this day (Jan 31st) presented to our chapter. This being the Birthday of Gouverneur Morris and celebrated in our Society personally. I wish to thank you for your exceeding [*19755*]Gouverneur N.Y. Jan 31st-1902 kindness in sending the gift - It is a very valuable book for our Chapter. Each member of our Society was so anxious to read the Book. It was decided to read a chapter at each meeting. The book is exceeding interesting. From one who will always remain a devoted admirer of our Esteemed President. Emily Adams York Gouverneur Morris Chapter D.A.R. [*19756*][*[ca 1-31-02]*] [*PF*] C. No. 8; JANUARY 1902. New York State Conference of Religion. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J.M. WHITON, PH.D., CHAIRMAN, 28 WEST 128TH ST., NEW YORK. REV. S.T. CARTER, HENRY MOTTET, D.D., REV. T.R. SLICER, REV. W.C. GANNETT, R.H. NEWTON, D.D., JOSIAH STRONG, D.D., T.C. HALL, D.D. J.M. PHILPUTT, D.D., E.S. TIPPLE, PH.D., M.H. HARRIS, PH.D., H.M. SANDERS, D.D. J.G. VAN SLYKE, DD., REV. LEIGHTON WILLIAMS, GENERAL SECRETARY, AMITY HOUSE, 312 WEST 54TH ST., NEW YORK. MR. THOMAS WHITTAKER, TREASURER, 2 AND 3 BIBLE HOUSE, NEW YORK. [*Does the President wish to retain his membership in this? He subscribed to it while Governor NY *] OUR REPORT The first public meeting of the Conference, November 20-22, 1900, encouraged the General Committee to vote that a second meeting in New York City should be held in 1902, and an intervening meeting in 1901, in whatever other city of the State suitable encouragement should be offered. Such a meeting was accordingly held at Buffalo, June 29, 1901, in connection with the annual meeting of the Congress of Religion. The Executive Committee has now initiated preparations for the meeting of 1902. The expenses of the meeting at New York in 1900, including the cost of publishing the Proceedings, were about $800.00, and it is not probable that the expenses of the next meeting will be any less. Expenses have thus far been met, excepting a balance defrayed by members of our Executive Committee. To clear this off, and to provide seasonably for the expenses of our next meeting we require the prompt payment both of past dues still unpaid, and of the dues for 1902. The Executive Committee believes, as from the first, in the indispensableness of the work undertaken by the Conference, and believes that the General Committee will concur. [*19757*]NEED FOR SUCH CONFERENCES Whatever cause for our organization existed in 1899 confronts us in unabated cogency. Our satisfaction at any successes which municipal reform has recently won at the polls is coupled with the remembrance that such successes in the past have been followed by discouraging reverses, and with the conviction that they can be made permanent only by more persistent effort than has ever yet been made. An evil more serious than any which has been publicly indicted by political orators, taints the commercial community too widely to be extirpated by anything short of a religious revival of the dormant moral sense of the people. The Independent of October 17 editorially made the startling charge that the average business man prefers a corruptible government to an incorruptible. It summed up the items of this charge with this declaration: "the strength of Tammany is in the respectable, God fearing, church-going, well-to-do business classes, and they know it, as everybody who is not a simpleton knows it." The Commercial Advertiser answered the question of a correspondent as to the truth of this by admitting that there was much sad truth in it. This was also the consensus of opinion found in private conversation. No darker shadow has ever been cast on the good name of our people than by such statements in our own high-class journals. DEMAND FOR A MORAL REVIVAL The situation thus exposed not only summons the churches to inaugurate a moral revival. It also makes a renewed call for the effort which is the distinct and professed aim of this Conference,-to promote the junction of all religious forces of the State for the quickening of the public conscience toward social righteousness, and for the calling out of all "the moral reserves" to combat those mortal foes of religion, the moral corruption and conscienceless commercialism in politics that infect the civic body. It would be strange, indeed, if amid such conditions the Executive Committee should entertain a doubt of the unabated purpose of the General Committee to carry on the work for which the Conference was organized two years ago. Since then, however, the State Federation of Churches has been organized, and, we are glad to say, it has enlisted the active coöperation of some of our own members. The question whether these two bodies, equally open to all religious denominations, are each required in this time of multiplied associations, is not difficult to answer. The recent proceedings of the State Federation at Rochester put first the evangelization of individuals, and designated the promotion of social and civic reform as a subsequent and ulterior object. Our Conference proposes this last as one of its first and immediate practical aims. Each object is of high importance. Neither object can wisely be postponed. No single organization can at present adequately meet the demand of both together. It would seem then, that there is an ample field both for the Federation and for the Conference, in harmonious coöperation supplementing each other. Furthermore, the interests of religious unity in order to the building up of the moral life, to which each is in a different way committed, are likely to be more effectively advanced by the two together than by either alone. ENLARGEMENT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE Finally, while our General Committee is well able to sustain the financial burden of the Conference, it is desirable to augment its present numbers, now somewhat reduced by death and removal from the State. Recipients of this circular are therefore requested to interest themselves in sending to the Secretary at an early date the names of men or women who may be regarded as both fit and willing to be enrolled in the General Committee as actively coöperating and contributing members, for the augmentation of interest throughout the State in the work of the Conference. PROCEEDINGS. Copies of the Proceedings of the Buffalo meeting will be sent without charge, when published, to the members of the General Committee, as were those of the New York meeting. Copies of the latter can still be supplied at $1 each, (at 75 cents to members of the General Committee), postpaid, on application to the Secretary. The Book of Common Worship, issued by the Conference in 1900, may be ordered of Messrs. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, at $1.25. Members of the General Committee are strongly urged to interest themselves in promoting the sale of this book, in which large expense has been incurred. In conclusion, the Executive Committee invite any expression of opinion that you are disposed to make in response to this circular, and any suggestions contributory to the arrangements for this year's meeting. [*19758*]The Sun. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1902. The Steel Trust. As a statement of the financial operations of the United States Steel Corporation for the first nine months of its existence has been already published, the report of the directors of the corporation, mailed to the stockholders yesterday, derives its chief interest from its revelation of the company's policy of management: "The demand for the products of the several companies has been so great that prices could easily have been advanced, indeed, higher prices have been voluntarily offered by consumers who were anxious for immediate execution of orders, but the companies have firmly maintained the position of not advancing prices, believing that the existing prices were sufficient to yield a fair return on capital and maintain the properties in satisfactory physical condition, and that the many collateral advantages to be gained in the long run by refusing to advance prices would be of substantial and lasting value, not only to the companies, but also to the general business interests of the country. The strong position thus taken by the companies for stability in prices, both of new material and finished products, has had a reassuring effect on the trade, and has contributed greatly toward restoring confidence in the general business situation and creating the present large demand for steel products, by dispelling any doubt as to prices in the future." [*19759*] We believe that it is the universal testimony of the steel trade that these words are not empty. The United States Steel Corporation has so far done exactly what it managers have here paid they were trying and will continue to try to do. They have rigidly kept their prices down to the point of reasonableness, and their almost unbounded control of not only the manufacturing processes of their industries but of nearly all the products concerned in them has produced a state of business throughout the country the like of which was never dreamed of. The enormous benefit effected in the world of building and manufacturing, from which prosperity of all sorts ramifies, can only be realized by those who will reflect upon the conditions which prevailed in these great industries up to May 1 of last year. During that period a man desiring to put up a large building was unable, without the payment of a premium of from 10 to 15 per cent. in addition to the normal price, to induce any steel manufacturer to agree to furnish the amount of steel required at a time further removed than six months from the date of the contract. The manufacturer argued, and truly, that while within five or six months he might agree to furnish steel upon the basis of the then existing conditions in the business world, he could not wisely extend the period of contract beyond that time for the reason that the prices of iron ore and of many other things necessary to his industry might advance so that he would lose heavily. How different is all this to-day! The builder can contract with one of the subordinate companies of the United States Steel Corporation for years in advance, if necessary, upon the basis of present figures. He can go ahead with entire confidence as to what any enterprise will cost him. A railroad company desires to improve a branch by building 200 new iron bridges. Under the old system this work would have to be done piecemeal, and there would be varying prices from year to year. Now, it can all be contracted for in a lump, and the cost of it calculated in advance. [*19759 A*] In the United States Steel Corporation as it is at present managed we see the most important contribution of the century to practical economic science. The Bur[?????] ing, 21 W. 19th St. TELE [????] CONNECTIONS. FROM NEW YORK COMMERCIAL 8 JAN 31 1902 STEEL COMBINE REPORT LIKED IN WALL STREET. EXPECTED THAT OTHER CORPORATIONS WILL GIVE STATEMENTS. Remarkable Prosperity of the Country Shown by Steel Corporation's Business -Half the Output for 1902 Already Sold- Working Capital, $185,000,000. NEW YORK, Jan. 30.- The preliminary report to the stockholders of the United States Steel Corporation commanded the attention of the financial district today. The statement created a favorable impression on every hand, and confidence in the management of the Corporation has been materially strengthened as a result of the frank and open policy pursued. It is no exaggeration to say that the stockholders are now almost as familiar with the inside workings of the combine as the directors themselves. The feeling in Wall Street today was that the policy of the Steel officials in giving their shareholders and the public an exhaustive and accurate statement of the company's finances, and operations will be adopted by other industrial organizations. The report not only shows the remarkable prosperity the Steel Corporation is enjoying but reflects the prosperity of business in general. Particular attention was paid to that part of the report stating that the amount of business now booked amounts to more than half the entire total capacity of all the companies. GREAT TRADE OUTLOOK. Officials of independent steel companies said the same statement could be applied to the whole iron and steel situation in this country. The actual business booked. they said, was never before paralleled in the history of the industry. One safe conclusion can be drawn from the report, and that is that the current year will be a record breaker in the quantity of iron and steel produced and consumed. Another feature of the report is the section stating that $10,000,000 was set aside in various reserve funds to cover exhaustion of ore properties, general depreciation of machinery, etc. This is regarded as a very liberal allowance, or contingent fund. BALANCE SHEET SHOWING. The balance sheet shows that there has been reserved for general depreciation $1,451,843, or something like $8,451,000 in excess of the contingent fund. It can be taken for granted that the latter sum will find its way back into the plants, while the contingent fund will remain intact, with liberal additions at the end of each year, providing the earnings of the corporation justify such action. The balance sheet of Nov. 30 shows that the Steel Corporation is carrying $55,315,000 cash, while accounts receivable are given as $45,269,000. The latter does not include the thousands of tons of finished product, that could not be moved on account of the inability of the railroads to handle it. NOW MOVING FREIGHT. The freight congestion is being rapidly relieved, and within the next six weeks the railroads will be able to handle every pound of iron produced. The balance sheet shows that the corporation has a working capital in excess of $155,000,000 being more than 10 per cent of the book value of the plants. [*19760*][*[Ca Jan 1902]*] DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. Circular Letter to Div. Supts. I inclose herewith a memorandum of teachers as requested for your division. These requests in some cases coming from other sources than division superintendents I am not sure that the information given by this table is entirely up to date; will you kindly make such corrections or additions as may be necessary to place your present needs in the most concise form possible? Kindly return the inclosed list with your notation thereon. Very truly yours, [*[Fred W Atkinson]*] [*19761*][*[ca Jan, 1902]*] [*C*] WHITE HOUSE. WASHINGTON. The President directs me to inform the Civil Service Reform Sesn. that he does not agree either with their conclusions or their grammar. [*[handwriting of E. Root]*] [shorthand] [*19762*][Leupp- Carson] [*[ca. 1-1902]*] [Fortune] [Interview with J.M. Carson & J.R. Young] Mr. Conant Rollo Ogden [*19763*] PENNSYLVANIA LINES WEST OF PITTSBURGH 1902 No. 21 PASS President of the United States UNTIL DECEMBER 31st 1902 UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED 21 A J Cassatt PRESIDENT [*19764*] Pennsylvania Railroad Co. The Courtesy of Free Travel during 1902 is extended To President of the United States A J Cassatt President [*19765*] WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY [*19766*][*[Attached to Leupp, 1-16-02]*] VALID OVER ROADS SPECIFIED BELOW PENSYLVANIA LINES WEST OF PITTSBURGH. NORTHWEST SYSTEM. PITTSBURGH, FORT WAYNE, & CHICAGO RY. MASSILLON & CLEVELAND RAILROAD. SOUTH CHICAGO & SOUTHERN RAILROAD. CLEVELAND & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD NEW CASTLE & BEAVER VALLEY RAILROAD. NEW CASTLE BRANCH (E. & A. Div.) ERIE & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD. PITTSBURGH, YOUNGSTOWN & ASHTABULA R.R. TOLEDO, WALHONDING VALLEY & OHIO R.R. CLEVELAND & MARIETTA RAILWAY. SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. PITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI, CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY. CHARTIERS RAILWAY. PITTSBURGH, WHEELING & KENTUCKY RIALROAD. LITTLE MIAMI RAILROAD. ENGLEWOOD CONNECTING RAILWAY. INDIANAPOLIS & VINCENNES RAILROAD. THIS PASS IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. AND THE PERSONACCEPTING AND USING IT THEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY. GOOD OVER THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD DIVISION, PHILADELPHIA & ERIE RAILROAD DIVISION, BUFFALO & ALLEGHENY VALLEY DIVISION, UNITED RAILROADS OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION, NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY, PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON & BALTIMORE RAILROAD, WEST JERSEY & SEASHORE RAILROAD AND ALL BRANCHES THEREOF. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT IN ACCEPTING THIS PASS THE HOLDER ASSUMES ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WHEN USING THE SAME. [Leupp- Carson] [*[ca. 1-1902]*] [Fortune] [Interview with J.M. Carson & J.R. Young] Mr. Conant Rollo Ogden [*19763*] PENNSYLVANIA LINES WEST OF PITTSBURGH 1902 No. 21 PASS President of the United States UNTIL DECEMBER 31st 1902 UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED 21 A J Cassatt PRESIDENT [*19764*] Pennsylvania Railroad Co. The Courtesy of Free Travel during 1902 is extended To President of the United States A J Cassatt President [*19765*] WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY [*19766*][*[Attached to Leupp, 1-16-02]*] VALID OVER ROADS SPECIFIED BELOW PENNSYLVANIA LINES WEST OF PITTSBURGH. NORTHWEST SYSTEM. PITTSBURGH, FORT WAYNE & CHICAGO RY. MASSILLON & CLEVELAND RAILROAD. SOUTH CHICAGO & SOUTHERN RAILROAD. CLEVELAND & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD NEW CASTLE & BEAVER VALLEY RAILROAD. NEW CASTLE BRANCH (E. & A. DIV.) ERIE & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD. PITTSBURGH, YOUNGSTOWN & ASHTABULA R. R. TOLEDO, WALMONDING VALLEY & OHIO R. R. CLEVELAND & MARIETTA RAILWAY. SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. PITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI, CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY. CHARTIERS RAILWAY. PITTSBURGH, WHEELING & KENTUCKY RAILROAD. LITTLE MIAMI RAILROAD. ENGLEWOOD CONNECTING RAILWAY. INDIANAPOLIS & VINCENNES RAILROAD. THIS PASS IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. AND THE PERSON ACCEPTING AND USING IT THEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY GOOD OVER THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD DIVISION, PHILADELPHIA & ERIE RAILROAD DIVISION, BUFFALO & ALLEGHENY VALLEY DIVISION, UNITED RAILROADS OF THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION, NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY, PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON & BALTIMORE RAILROAD, WEST JERSEY & SEASHORE RAILROAD AND ALL BRANCHES THEREOF. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT IN ACCEPTING THIS PASS THE HOLDER ASSUMES ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WHEN USING THE SAME.No C 58 1902 BALTIMORE & OHIO PASS Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Complimentary UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED. L.F. Loree PRESIDENT THE BAILEY,BANKS & BIDDLE CO. PHILA. [*19767*] THE UNITED STATES EXPRESS CO. WILL TRANSPORT FREE OF CHARGE ON ALL ROADS OPERATED BY IT THE PERSONAL PACKAGES OF HON. THEO. ROOSEVELT COMPLIMENTARY T.C.PLATT PRESIDENT. NUMBER 151 [*19768*] The United States Express Company respectfully requests the holders of its Annual Complimentary Franks to notify its agent at the holder's place of residence, by mail or otherwise, of the number of the Frank issued to them. When the Frank is used by the holder at a point not his place of residence, for a shipment destined to a point not his place of residence, it is very desirable that the Company's agent at point of shipment should be notified of the number of the Frank in advance of the shipment. If the holders of Annual Franks will kindly assist the Company as above requested, many annoyances will be avoided. [*19769*] Will transport free of charge the personal packages of THEODORE ROOSEVELT [*Misc*] Levi C. Wein PRESIDENT. During 1902 No. U 82 [*19771*]NOT TRANSFERABLE. The person accepting and using this pass thereby assumes all risk of accident and damage to person or property, whether caused by negligence of the company's agents or otherwise. If presented by any other than the individual named thereon, conductor will take up pass and collect fare. Issued by [*T. C Platt*] President. This Frank is presented to the holder as a compliment, to enable him to transmit Personal Packages over the lines of the UNITED STATES EXPRESS free of charge, and does not apply to Money, Bonds, Jewelry, or any description of Business Packages. The person accepting this Frank thereby and in consideration thereof, assumes all risk of loss or damage to property carried under the same, and expressly agrees that the Company shall not be held liable under any circumstances, whether by negligence by their agents or otherwise. If charges are made by the UNITED STATES EXPRESS upon packages which should have been carried free under this Frank, the Company's agent will refund such charges upon presentation of the Frank. This does not apply to the transportation of Bonds, Jewelry or Business Packages All matter carried hereunder is at the risk of the person to whom issued. With Compliments of [*L.C.Wein*]Albert L. New. Denver, Colo. 1st Vice President Trans Alaskan Railway Company. [*19773*] [*[For enc see ca Jan 1902]*] [*[ca Jan 1902]*] TRANS ALASKAN ROUTE THE TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY will have its own line of Steamers plying between Seattle and Iliamna Bay by March 1st, 1902, thus giving the holder of our transportation a beautiful ocean voyage of twelve hundred miles before any portion of our road is completed. We hope to have the first division from Iliamna Bay to Iliamna Lake completed by July 1st, 1902. this will give you an opportunity to visit the most beautiful freshwater lake in the world, affording fine fishing and hunting. A. L. NEW. First Vice-President. Please find enclosed Annual Pass, which kindly accept with my best wishes. [*19772*] [*[ca Jan 1902]*] [*19770*][*[For 2 encs see ca Jan 1902]*] ADAMS [*[Levi C. Weir]*]TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY. 1902 Pass Prest. Roosevelt and Party. Complimentary. UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1902, UNLESS REVOKED. B201 A L New FIRST VICE PRESIDENT. [*19774*] Albert L. New. Denver. Colo. 1st Vice President Trans Alaskan Railway Company. [*19775*] TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY. 1902 Pass Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt & Party, Complimentary. UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1902, UNLESS REVOKED. B202 A L New FIRST VICE PRESIDENT. [*19776*] N° 29 NEW YORK 1902 WASHINGTON ROYAL BLUE LINE GENERAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY PHILADELPHIA & READING RAILWAY BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD PASS Mr. Theodore Roosevelt and party. BETWEEN NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST UNLESS REVOKED. C H Warren VICE-PRESIDENT CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY. The Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Phila. [*19777*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt & party. [*19778*] [*[C. H. Warren]*]CONDITIONS THIS PASS IS NOT TRANSFERABLE, AND IS GOOD ON ALL OCEAN STEAMERS OPERATED BY THI COMPANY, AND WILL BE FORFEITED IF PRESENTED BY ANY OTHER THAN THE PERSON NAMED THEREON. ITS ACCEPTANCE BELOW MUST BE SIGNED IN INK BY THE HOLDER HEREOF. ITS ACCEPTANCE AND USE SHALL BE A WAIVER FOR ALL RISKS OF ACCIDENT AND PASSAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE ACCEPTED____________________ CONDITIONS THIS PASS IS NOT TRANSERABLE, AND IS GOOD ON ALL OCEAN STEAMSHIPS OPERATED BY THIS COMPANY, AND WILL BE FORFEITED IF PRESENTED BY ANY OTHER THAN THE PERSON NAMED THEREON.. ITS ACCEPTANCE BELOW MUST BE SIGNED IN INK BY THE HOLDER HEREOF. ITS ACCEPTANCE AND USE SHALL BE A WAIVER FOR ALL RISKS OF ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE ACCEPTED______________________________ NOT TRANSERABLE. THIS PASS IS ISSUED JOINTLY BY THE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY, PHILADELPHIA & READING RAILWAY AND BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD COMPANIES, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE PERSON ACCEPTING AND USING THIS PASS THEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANIES' AGENTS OR OTHERWISE. IF PRESENTED BY ANY OTHER THAN THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED THEREON , CONDUCTOR WILL TAKE UP PASS AND COLLECT FARE. THIS PASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY FOR REGULAR OR DAILY TRAVEL BETWEEN RESIDENCE AND PLACE OF BUSINESS.TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY 1902 Pass Prest. Roosevelt and Party. Complimentary UNTIL DECEMBER 31st 1902, UNLESS REVOKED. B201 [*19774*] A L New. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Albert L. New, Denver, Colo. 1st Vice President Trans Alaskan Railway Company. [*19775*] TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY. 1902 Pass. Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt & Party, Complimentary. UNTIL DECEMBER 31st 1902, UNLESS REVOKED. B 202 [*19776*] A L New. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT. No 29 1902 NEW YORK WASHINGTON ROYAL BLUE LINE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY PHILADELPHIA & OHIO RAILWAY BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD PASS Mr. Theodore Roosevelt and party. BETWEEN NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST UNLESS REVOKED. [*19777 *] C.H. Warren VICE PRESIDENT CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY. The Bailey Banks & [B? ] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt & party. [*19778*] [* [C. H. Warren]*]BIG SHAKE-UP IMMINENT ------------- HERALD BUREAU, No. 734 FIFTEENTH STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. Wednesday. After an investigation extending over many weeks, followed by long delay on the part of his superiors, Frank Saxton, supervising immigrant Inspector at Ellis Island, has been dismissed. Saxton is a nephew of Mrs. McKinley. He has been in office two years. With two inspectors he was accused of dereliction of duty regarding the admission of immigrants who were not entitled to land. The proof against Saxton is said to have been direct, but after it was obtained there was long delay at Ellis Island. Only after a peremptory demand was made was the testimony, with accompanying recommendations, sent to the Commissioner General of Immigration. The recommendation was that Saxton be dismissed. Several minor removals have been made or have been recommended, but this is only the forerunner of sweeping changes that will occur at Ellis Island as soon as the President gets a man picked for the place of Commissioner of Immigration. This position the President considered second in importance only to that of Collector of Customs. James W. Perry, an organization republican, has been recommended by Senator Platt, but it is not thought he will be appointed. Senator Platt will leave the selection absolutely to the President, if Mr. Roosevelt does not regard Mr. Perry as the proper man. It is said Edward F. McSweeney, the Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, who is protected by civil service, will be removed. This means that Mr. McSweeney will have to be removed on charges. More than a score of other employes will be dropped. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor said to-night:--"I ordered Saxton's removal on Monday. I wrote Commissioner Fitchie to this effect, and Saxton is now out of the service. I do not care to discuss the nature of the charges. He simply did not do his duty, and consequently was removed. Seven or eight months ago he was made supervising inspector of the New York station. His salary was $7 per diem. It was his duty to see that the boarding officers and the others did their duty. Charges were preferred against him. Commissioner Fitchie did not consider the answers made by Saxton warranted the matter being dropped. The papers were sent to me, and I agreed with the Commissioner." [*19781*] THE Western Union Telegraph Company No.1185 New York, January 1st 1901 MANAGERS will accept and send PAID TELEGRAMS SIGNED BY [Mr] President Theodore Roosevelt official and personal, and return the messages in Form 4 for collection by the auditor. Until December 31st. 1901 unless otherwise ordered Thos T. Eckert General Manager. Identification Signature on back. International Bank Moto-Co New York [*19780*] [*[ca Jan 1902?]*] TRANS ALASKAN ROUTE THE TRENDS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY will have its own line of Steamers plying between Seattle and Iliamna Bay by March 1st, 1902, thus giving the holder of our transportation a beautiful ocean voyage of twelve hundred miles before any portion of our road is completed we hope to have the first division from Iliamna Bay to Iliamna Lake completed by July 1st, 1902. This will give you an opportunity to visit the most beautiful freshwater lake in the world, affording fine fishing and hunting. A. L. NEW, First Vice-President. Please find enclosed Annual Pass, which kindly accept with my best wishes. [*19779*][*[ca Jan 1902?]*] THE TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY will have its own line of Steamers plying between Seattle and Iliamna Bay by March 1st, 1902, thus giving the holder of our transportation a beautiful ocean voyage of twelve hundred miles before any portion of our road is completed. We hope to have the first division from Iliamna Bay to Iliamna Lake completed by July 1st, 1902. This will give you an opportunity to visit the most beautiful fresh water lake in the world, affording fine fishing and hunting. A. L. NEW, First Vice-President. Please find enclosed Annual Pass, which kindly accept with my best wishes. [*19779*] THE Western Union Telegraph Company No.1185 New York, January 1st 1901 MANAGERS will accept and send PAID TELEGRAMS SIGNED BY [Mr] President Theodore Roosevelt official and personal, and return the messages in Form 4 for collection by the auditor. Until December 31st. 1901 unless otherwise ordered Thos T. Eckert General Manager. Identification Signature on back. International Bank Moto-Co New York [*19780*] BIG SHAKE-UP IMMINENT Herald Bureau No. 234 FIFTEENTH Street, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C.. Wednesday. After an investigation extending over many weeks, followed by long delay on the part of his superiors, Frank Saxton, supervising immigrant Inspector at Ellis Island, has been dismissed. Saxton is a nephew of Mrs. McKinley. He has been in office two years. With two inspectors he was accused of dereliction of duty regarding the admission of immigrants who were not entitled to land. The proof against Sexton is said to have been direct, but after it was obtained there was long delay at Ellis Island. Only after a peremptory demand was made was the testimony, with accompanying recommendations, sent to the Commissioner General of Immigration. The recommendation was that Saxton be dismissed. Sevral minor removals have been made or have been recommended, but this is only the forerunner of sweeping changes that will occur at Ellis Island as soon as the President gets a man picked for the place of Commissioner of Immigration. This position the President considers second in importance only to that of Collector of Customs. James W. Perry, an organization republican, has been recommended by Senator Platt, but it is not thought he will be appointed. Senator Platt will leave the selection absolutely to the President, if Mr. Roosevelt does not regard Mr. Perry as the proper man. It is said Edward F. McSweeney, the Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, who is protected by civil service, will be removed. This means that Mr. McSweeney will have to be removed on charges. More than a score of other employes will be dropped. Assistant Secretary to the Treasury Taylor said to-night:- " I ordered Saxton's removal on Monday. I wrote Commissioner Fitchie to this effect, and Saxton is now out of the service. I do not care to discuss the nature of the charges. He simply did not do his duty, and consequently was removed. Seven or eight months ago he was made supervising inspector of the New York station. His salary was $7 per diem. It was his duty to see that the boarding officers and the others did their duty. Charges were preferred against him. Commissioner Fitchie did not consider the answers made by Saxton warranted the matter being dropped. "The papers were sent to me, and I agreed with the Commissioner." [*19781*][*[ca Jan 1902?]*] THE TRANS-ALASKAN RAILWAY COMPANY will have its own line of Steamers plying between Seattle and Iliamna Bay by March 1st, 1902, thus giving the holder of our transportation a beautiful ocean voyage of twelve hundred miles before any portion of our road is completed. We hope to have the first division from Iliamna Bay to Iliamna Lake completed by July 1st, 1902. This will give you an opportunity to visit the most beautiful fresh water lake in the world, affording fine fishing and hunting. A. L. NEW, First Vice-President. Please find enclosed Annual Pass, which kindly accept with my best wishes. [*19779*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY No. 1185 New York, January 1 1901 MANAGERS will accept and sent [*PAID*] TELEGRAMS SIGNED BY President Theodore Roosevelt official and personal and relay the messages in form for collection by the auditor. Until December 31st. 1901 unless otherwise ordered Identification Signature on back Thos. T. Eckert General Manager International Bank Note Co. New York [*19780*] BIG SHAKE-UP IMMINENT Herald Bureau No. 734 Fifteenth Street. N. W. Washington, D. C. Wednesday. After an investigation extending over many weeks, followed by long delay on the part of his superiors, Frank Saxton, supervising immigrant inspector at Ellis Island has been dismissed. Saxton is a nephew of Mrs. McKinley. He has been in office two years. With two inspectors he was accused of dereliction of duty regarding the admission of immigrants who were not entitled to land. The proof against Saxton is said to have been direct, but after it was obtained there was long delay at Ellis Island. Only after a peremptory demand was made was the testimony, with accompanying recommendations, sent to the Commissioner General of Immigration. The recommendation was that Saxton be dismissed. Several minor removals have been made or have been recommended, but this is only the forerunner of sweeping changes that will occur at Ellis Island as soon as the President gets a man picked for the place of Commissioner of Immigration. This position the President considers second in importance only to that of Collector of Customs. James W. Perry, an organization republican, has been recommended by Senator Platt but it is not thought he will be appointed. Senator Platt will leave the selection absolutely to the President, if Mr. Roosevelt does not regard Mr. Perry as the proper man. It is said Edward F. McSweeney, the Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, who is protected by civil service, will be removed. This means that Mr. McSweeney will have to be removed on charges. More than a score of other employees will be dropped. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor said to-night:-"I ordered Saxton's removal on Monday. I wrote Commissioner Fitchie to the effect, and Saxton is now out of the service. I do not care to discuss the nature of the charges. He simply did not do his duty, and consequently was removed. Seven or eight months ago he was made supervising inspector of the New York station. His salary was $7 per diem. It was his duty to see that the boarding officers and the others did their duty. Charges were preferred against him. Commissioner Fitchie did not consider the answers made by Saxton warranted the matter being dropped. The papers were sent to me, and I agreed with the Commissioner. [*19781*][*File*] American Embassy, London. 1 February 1902 Dear Mr. President. Yesterday I had the honor of an interview with the King, and gave him your messages with which he seemed greatly pleased, and warmly reciprocated all your good wishes and expressions of sympathy. [*19782*]I presented him your photograph which he said he was delighted to have, examined it with care and made much of it-- He was greatly obliged for your autograph upon it. He mentioned Mr. Reid's appointment and said that he was very glad you were sending him, and seemed much interested in hearing about his two associates who are to represent the Army and Navy. I am delighted to read this morning that Mrs. Cowles & Miss Alice are to accompany Mr. Reid. With kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt Most sincerely yours Joseph H. Choate [*19783*][*File P.F. [1902]*] 2000, PRAIRIE AVENUE, CHICAGO. Feb. 1st Dear Colonel. I have just received word from Mr Cortelyou that you are expecting Mrs Davis and myself to luncheon on Wednesday Feb. 5th. We are of course delighted at being invited and equally of course, accept with pleasure. I wrote you six letters asking, or urging myself rather, as one who might [*19784*]serve on the commission to receive the Prince. But I decided if I was wanted for any such job I would have heard of it, so I tore up the six letters. Now that I see the Prince's itinerary, I am convinced that modesty is the best policy, although it may not be the best politics. Please give assurances of my most distinguished consideration to Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt I am Sincerely Yours Richard Harding Davis. [*19785*][[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-1-1902 CF*] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON. Feb. 1st 1902. Hon. George B. Cortelyou: Secretary to the President. My Dear Sir: I would very much like to see The President today for a few minutes in order to pay my respects and also to say a few words to him in behalf of the Boers. The information I wish to give him is of such a nature that only a private interview would be satisfactory. I must leave the city tonight and I shall feel very thankful if you will oblige me by making this arrangement. Yours truly, Webster Davis [*19786*]File CF OFFICE OF THR POSTMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON February 1, 1902. Dear Mr. President: With your kind permission I will withdraw my acceptance of your invitation to join your party in the trip to Charleston. I am not making satisfactory headway in becoming familiar with the duties of the office of Postmaster- General, and I think it quite probable that during your absence in the south I will be relieved very much from the annoying interviews with aspirants for appointment from the Southern States, as I take it that they will follow you wherever you may be. Thus I hope I may be able to make some progress towards familiarizing myself with the situation inside the Department. Trusting that my decision in the matter will meet your approval, I remain, Very truly yours, HC Payne To the President. 19787[*Ackd 2-3-1902 PPF pr*] Douglas Robinson 160 Broadway CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK." TELEPHONE CONNECTION. New York, February 1st, 1902. The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I intend to write you about one or two things which are very confidential, but I know you will understand it. Corinne and I are going abroad, or rather we expect to go abroad on the 19th of April, and we will unfortunately be in London at the time of the Coronation. This brings me face to face with a situation with which I am not over-pleased,- and that is that Corinne will naturally feel that she would like under the present circumstances, to see things as well as possible. I understand by the papers that Alice is to go abroad, and I also hear indirectly that Bamie and Will are to go - probably in some official capacity-- I know what this means very well, as we went through it five years ago. If Bamie is in this official capacity we will of course, be very much beholded [ing] to her for invitations etc. in an official way. I dont personally care, one way or the other, and I would certainly much prefer not to be there at all, but as far as Corinne is concerned I think she would like if possible, to be put in the way, if you could do so through Ambassador Choate, of having a chance to see as much as any lay lady and gentleman can see without having to go to Bamie for such invitations as are going round. I know you will understand the situation without my going further into it, and if you can do anything for her, and indirectly for us, so that Corinne will feel happy about it, I would appreciate it very much. I dont know what can be done or whether you feel that you ought to write particularly to Ambassador Choate on our account, and if you do feel that it would [not] be in keeping I wish you would [*19788*]Douglas Robinson 160 Broadway CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK." TELEPHONE CONNECTION. New York, February 1st, 1902. do so as I know that these matters have to be arranged long in advance. You know very well that I have been very careful never to ask for anything and I dont care to ask for myself in this instance but I know it would add very much to Corinne's pleasure, if she felt to a certain extent, independent of Bamie in this matter, and had a certain position with the United States people as your sister. Do write me frankly about it and dont take any trouble unless you think you can do so without any inconvenience, or ask for anything that would embarrass you with them in any way. The only criticism that I have heard here in any way in regard to your appointments has been the appointment of young Wetmore,- I dont know anything about him personally, but some others seem to think that his past is not all that should be desired,-- but no doubt you have looked this matter up and convinced yourself that the cackling hens and old roosters of this town are cackling over things that are not true. Everything is going very swimmingly with us at home-- Teddy is really all right again and is going to Theatre with us tonight. Jim Parsons and Fanny Parsons are with us and have come back from Washington loud in their praise of everything, and they evidently had the time of their lives at the White House, and cannot say too much of your and Edith's kindness to them. My best love to Edith, Yours D.R.[*[obinson]*] I wanted to say as little as I could about "Bamie in official London" but I can tell you Corinne will have to go way back & sit down & she does not like the idea over [*19789*]James Speyer is most anxious to be invited to the lunch for the Prince in Wash & [he is] Speyer is a first rate fellow a Jew of course but a public spirited citizen & is always ready to do his share & hardly like to put in a claim here to be one of those invited to meet the Prince here but I would like to be one of the 200 named, Corinne thinks of these things more than I do I hate to push myself forward, butt it means something to me in other ways I suppose if you get a chance or see any of the Committee here or the Washington crew[?]. Drop a hint if you can & you think it all right to do so Dont bother about it if I am not wanted I suppose I can stand it. You are doing splendidly every one here says soWILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. [*Ackd 2-5-1902 CF*] February 1st, 1902. The President, Washington, D. C. Dear President Roosevelt:- I last night gave a letter of introduction to you to Mr. Horton Pope, whose interest in matters here is the same as my own and whose opinions, I think, coincide pretty closely with my own. Mr. Wolcott is in a very sensitive frame of mind. He is afraid of Stevenson, and an open break between them was barely avoided last week. Many false rumors in reference to me have gone to him, which he seems to believe, as the result of which he thinks I am defiant and out on a campaign backed by you to set up as a boss. He has abandoned his announced intention to keep out of politics and is openly in the field along old lines and for the purpose of going back to the Senate. I think his course the worst possible for the Republican party as for himself. On the other hand, I desire most earnestly to see your relations with him continue cordial and, if the party must go to another defeat before it can emancipate itself from the influences in Denver, I do not wish to see Mr. Wolcott made a martyr of with the result of drawing strength which is at heart desirous of seeing better times here. It is much better to give those men opportunity to test their [*19790*]President Roosevelt-2 strength again if they are determined otherwise to openly create a rupture in the party. Those who were eager to counsel a clean-up and a new line of battle here six weeks ago have run to cover like a pack of sheep when the terrifying figure of Wolcott militant loomed up. If your fortunes in this section of country were not so much involved I, personally, would fight in the open and would ask no quarter, but you must not and ought not to be drawn into this, and I believe the wise thing for you to do is to meet Wolcott, as far as possible, and hold him loyal if it can be done consistently. I learn that Senator Wolcott was greatly irritated because I examined into the conduct of affairs at the Denver Land Office at the request of Mr. Hitchcock. I did this as quietly as possible, through independent channels of information which I knew to be more trustworthy than any I would get if I were passed along through the machine channel. I cite it to show you how impossible it is for Mr. Wolcott to break interference and to indicate to you the necessity, in order to secure peace, of giving me less conspicuous matters in which to serve you; and I desire to impress on you my wish that I have no pride whatever which can be hurt at any course you may see wise to take toward Mr. Wolcott, nor, on the other hand, shall I have the slightest hesitation in doing, without regard to personal consequences, whatever you wish me to do. I do not know how much political judgment Pope has, [*19791*]President Roosevelt-3 but I do think you can get the facts of the present situation pretty completely from him. Always, most Cordially Yours Philip B. Stewart [*19792*]Ackd 2-4-1902 CG Coudert Brothers, Counsellor at Law, 74 Broadway. Washington, D.C. Bond Building. Paris, 38 Boulevard Haussmann. Havana, Calle de Tacon No. 2 Frederic R, Coudert. Paul Fuller. Daniel J. Holden. Frederic R. Coudert, Jr. John P. Murray. Charles B. Samuels. Benjamin F. Tracy, Counsel. Personal and Confidential. February 1st, 1902. My Dear Mr. President: I have read Admiral Schley's appeal and Lemly's reply with great interest and with much satisfaction. Lemly admits that the question of command was included in the precept and he points out much evidence that was taken on the hearing that bore directly upon this question and had no relevancy whatever to any other question in the case. And yet, Admiral Dewey finds himself censured for deciding a question concededly within the issue and one that was sharply litigated upon the hearing. It seems to me Mr. President, that this appeal of Admiral Schley opens the way for a complete and final ending of this most unfortunate controversy. a controversy that has caused much pain and chagrin to every friend of the Navy. I suggest whether it is not now within your power to dispose of this case in a way that shall do full and exact justice to both Sampson and Schley, giving to each the honors he justly earned in the blockade and battle of Santiago. If you can see your way to end this controversy in the way indicated, you will not only do justice to two worthy officers, but you will do an act which will give the people additional confidence in your wisdom and love of justice. With great respect, I am, Sincerely yours, B.F. Tracy 19793Outlook [*Personal*] [*File PPF pr*] Embassy of the United States of America. Berlin. February 1, 1902. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: Last night, at the dinner given Prince Henry by Chancellor von Bülow, I brought up, in conversation with the latter, the main subject of your two letters, though without mentioning them. I took occasion to say that, while we may well hope that the various courtesies of the Emperor, and especially the visit of the Prince, will do much to create a friendly atmosphere, in which questions between the two Governments can be more easily and speedily settled as they arise, [*19794*]there is one thing more which would contribute much to the same result, namely, the transfer of the gentleman named in your letter to some fitting post in the United States; that he is very decidedly persona grata to you; that he understands American questions and the American point of view as few not born in the United States can do, that he has a broad, practical common sense, not overlaid with diplomatic or doctrinaire traditions; and that, in some position which would enable you to see him and talk with him from time to time, he could render great services to both countries. The Chancellor entered into the matter at once and fully, saying that he had a high opinion of the gentleman concerned, and especially in regard to American questions; that the Emperor had the same feeling and had spoken to him, von Bülow, on the subject three weeks ago; that the difficulty in the case arises from the fact that an immediate transfer of this gentleman from his present post to anything just now available in the United States would be the opposite of promotion; but that the matter would be borne carefully in mind in any future shifting of diplomatic and consular posts. It was evident from this that your feeling, as stated by me to the Emperor on New Year's Day, had influenced him, and my opinion is that the gentleman in question will be sent to the United States whenever his transfer can be brought about without doing violence to the cherished traditions of the Imperial diplomatic and consular service. I remain, my dear Mr. President. Most respectfully and sincerely yours, And. D. White [*19795*] [*Bus F*] REGISTRY RETURN RECEIPT. Form No. 1548. [*WASHINGTON D.C. FEB 1 5 AM 1902*] Received from the Postmaster New York City Registered Letter 2375 (Delivering Office.) Post Office at WASHINGTON, D.C. Addressed to C Whitney (Name of addressee.) Date ___, 190 (Date of delivery.) When delivery is made to an agent of the addressee, both addressee's name and agent's signature must appear in this receipt C. Whitney (Signature of name of addressee.) F.A. Bryant (Signature of addressee's agent.) A registered article must not be delivered to anyone but the addressee, except upon addressee's written order. When the above receipt has been properly signed, it must be postmarked with name of delivering office and actual date of delivery and mailed to its address, without envelope or postage.[*Personal*] [*File PPF pr*] Embassy of the United States of America. Berlin. February 1, Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: Last night, at the dinner given P Henry by Chancellor von Bülow, I brought up, in conversation with the latter, main subject of your two letters, though without mentioning them. I took occasion to say that, while may well hope that the various courtesies of the Emperor, and especially the visit of the Prince, will do much to create a friendly atmosphere, in which questions the two Governments can be more e and speedily settled as they arise, [*19794*] [*Outlook*] [*NEW YORK JAN 31 19 02 N.Y.*] [*STATION F*] This card must be neatly and currently made up and addressed at this post office where the article is registered. The postmaster who delivers the registered article must see that this card is properly signed, postmarked, and mailed to the sender. Postmark of Delivery Office and Date of Delivery Post Office Department OFFICIAL BUSINESS. Penalty of $300 for private use. RETURN TO: Name of Sender G B Cortelyou Street and Number } White House or Post Office Box } WASHINGTON, D. C. [*19796*]there is one thing more which would contribute much to the same result, namely, the transfer of the gentleman named in your letter to some fitting post in the United States; that he is very decidedly persona grata to you; that he understands American questions and the American point of view as few not born in the United States can do, that he has a broad, practical common sense, not overlaid with diplomatic or doctrinaire traditions; and that, in some position which would enable you to see him and talk with him from time to time, he could render great services to both countries. The Chancellor entered into the matter at once and fully, saying that he had a high opinion of the gentleman concerned, and especially in regard to American questions; that the Emperor had the same feeling and had spoken to him, von Bülow, on the subject three weeks ago; that the difficulty in the case arises from the fact that an immediate transfer of this gentleman from his present post to anything just now available in the United States would be the opposite of promotion; but that the matter would be borne carefully in mind in any future shifting of diplomatic and consular posts. It was evident from this that your feeling, as stated by me to the Emperor on New Year's Day, had influenced him, and my opinion is that the gentleman in question will be sent to the United States whenever his transfer can be brought about without doing violence to the cherished traditions of the Imperial diplomatic and consular service. I remain, my dear Mr. President. Most respectfully and sincerely yours, And. D. White [*19795*] [*Bus F*] REGISTRY RETURN RECEIPT. Form No. 1548. [*WASHINGTON D.C. FEB 1 5 AM 1902*] Received from the Postmaster New York City Registered Letter 2375 (Delivering Office.) Post Office at WASHINGTON, D.C. Addressed to C Whitney (Name of addressee.) Date ___, 190 (Date of delivery.) When delivery is made to an agent of the addressee, both addressee's name and agent's signature must appear in this receipt C. Whitney (Signature of name of addressee.) F.A. Bryant (Signature of addressee's agent.) A registered article must not be delivered to anyone but the addressee, except upon addressee's written order. When the above receipt has been properly signed, it must be postmarked with name of delivering office and actual date of delivery and mailed to its address, without envelope or postage.and Mrs Roosevelt will forgive and pardon me for this, my most painful and mortifying oversight-which I assure you was not intentional and is by me most sincerely regretted. I assure you most positively that I had no intention whatever to show any disrespect or discourtesy to the Secretary & Mrs Hitchcock or to you and Mrs Roosevelt or any want of my high appreciation of them and of your uniform courtesy, respect and friendship shown me on all occasions for years past, which I have always and still do most warmly cherish and appreciate. Yours most sincerely F.M. Cockrell [*Ackd 2-3-1902 PPF*] 1518, R. Street, Washington. Feby 2-1902 My Dear Mr President. I have just written to Secretary and Mrs Hitchcock, explaining and begging their forgiveness and pardon of my failure to attend the dinner to meet you and Mrs Roosevelt-the most annoying and humiliating incident in my 26 years experience in public life. I had anticipated much pleasure in meeting you & your good wife socially, had noted the day on my Calendar but had overlooked that I had not torn off the January Sheet-and only discovered my error when the notice of the dinner was called to my attention at breakfast, when I insisted the dinner noticed was not the one to which I had accepted the invitation and went to my desk to verify my claim. My dear Mr President-I beg that you [*19797*][*File PPF pr M*] Fifth Avenue Hotel, MADISON SQUARE, NEW YORK. Feb'y 2, 1902 Dear Sir: I observe from the press that your stand in behalf of Cuba is bringing you abundant congratulatory approbation, I beg to join therein, and to express a hope that your present and future course will serve to counteract the bad effects produced by what have seemed to me mistakes. I believe I am addressing as sincere a man that this frankness will be pardoned, coming as it does from one of your earnest well-wishers, - as I am. I was out west when the now historic reprimand occurred. On the point of returning home by the speediest of the luxurious trains that ply between Chicago and the Capitol, Christmas at hand, I immediately decided, pursuant to a habit formed long ago of seeking public sentiment on special matters from every available point of view, to return by slow runs on day trains so as to circulate among the plain people who get excursion rates at the holiday, visit their friends in the adjoining towns and express their thoughts with the abandon of unsuspecting honesty and holiday fervor. (over) [*19799*][*[For 1 enclosure see ca 2-2-02]*] Though I lost my Christmas home-coming I felt well repaid for the sacrifice. Repeating the wish and the feeling expressed heretofore, notably on or about the first of November last, as a life-long republican, also in late years an anti-imperialist, I remain Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, N.E. Dawson The President White House [*[Washington Address: 220 MS. Ave, N.E.]*][*Ackd 2-6-1902 PPF Pr*] [[shorthand]] Feb-2-[01] [*[1902]*] My dear Roosevelt Here is the latest from Walter. He has occasional turns of gout which he calls arthritis & gets mad if they are called gout. I only wish it were possible for you to throw your sword into the scale & stop this S.A. war business — its cruel — One first cousin and two second cousins of mine were killed at Colenso — & lots of connections since yours aye sincerely Alastair P. Gordon-Cumming — [*[Gordon-Cumming]*] [*19800*][For enc. see 2-2-02][*[ca 2-2-02]*] T-024. TWELFTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES. Department of the Interior, CENSUS OFFICE, Washington, D.C. H.A. BARROWS, Disbursing Clerk. Copy of part of letter of Walter Gordon-Cumming. I have left Remount work as there were no more kingdoms for me to conquer having bought up all the horses in the province and now hope to slay many Boers. Attrition is the only way to end this show. This handing of the Colony to the Colonial Government and removing the military commandants is a fatal move and mark my words, will lead to trouble. Magistrates can not and will not administer Martial law properly. They are related to many of the inhabitants and have to live in the place after Martial law is done away with, so fear to make themselves unpopular. I was in Cape Town for some time squaring up Remount work. In future write me c/o Standard Bank, Cape Town. [*[Walter Gordon-Cumming]*] [*19801*][*[Enc. in Gordon Cumming 2-2-02]*]Stenographers, Accountants and Typewriters furnished on call 44 WOODLAND PARK, CHICAGO, ILL. 220 MD. AVENUE, N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C. CABLE ADDRESS. EKTYP N. E. DAWSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. SPECIAL: LEGISLATIVE AND DEPARTMENTAL INTERESTS. SOME TIME CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO GENERAL MILES, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY. DIRECTOR-GENERAL DAVIS, OF THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ASSOCIATE JUSTICE MILLER, OF THE SUPREME COURT, U. S. A. GENERAL DODGE, GENERAL GRANT, SENATOR ALLISON, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CABINET, SOME GREAT ENGINEERS, AND OTHER MEN OF AFFAIRS. [*19803*] [*CF*] Feb, 3, 1902 Dear Mr President I wished you to know in a personal way Mr. Geo. W. Beavers of the Post Office Department; & I called with him to personally present him. But as you are engaged with General Miles & the opposition will begin questioning Gov. Taft at 10' o'clock & feel that I must go there & so regret to have to present Mr. Beavers by this note. Sincerely Albert J. Beveridge [*19804*] [*ackd 2/2/05 listed for tickets*] J. E. ROOSEVELT. GEORGE C. KOBBÉ. JAMES A. SPEER. LAW OFFICES OF ROOSEVELT & KOBBÉ, BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING, 44 & 46 WALL STREET. New York, Feb 2 1902, My Dear Theodore I am going in to Washington with Nannie, Gladys & Jean about March 1st to see you are properly inaugurated — and am naturally desirous of securing tickets cards, or whatever is necessary for the front row, or as near thereto as we can — Will you therefore please excuse my jogging up the head central and put me on the proper road [*19802*] to secure entrée to the various ceremonials. With love and best wishes to you all Ever Yours John [*[Roosevelt]*][*Ackd 2/5/1902 C*] [[shorthand]] Columbia S.C. Feb 3rd 1902 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. My dear Sir: Having recently learned that your Mother was a pupil in the Old Barhamville Seminary owned and conducted by the late Dr Elias Marks of N.Y. City, and as you are to visit this section very soon, it occurred to me that possibly you might like to see the place where so many of your Mother's happy girlhood days were spent. I now own that part of the property on which stands "The Cottage", the first building erected by Dr Marks and which he occupied, until the larger [*19805*]buildings were erected. The situation is a beautiful one, and commands a fine view of the surrounding Country and also a portion of the City of Columbia, I have also a very fine picture of the School building and grounds which I should like you to see--I have renamed the place, and we call it "Hazelleton" after my daughter Hazelle. It is just on the outskirts of the City and only a few minutes drive, from the U.S. Post Office which is in the Center of the City--And now Mr Roosevelt if you will excuse my being so lengthy, I will in conclusion say, that it will afford me very great pleasure to show you this spot which I know you would like to see And if you can so arrange and will kindly advise me as to when it will suit you I will be in waiting for you With great respect I am yours to command C.H. Beard 1731 Sunder St 19806[shorthand notation] Ackd 2-4-1901 PPF B The Commercial Advertiser. ESTABLISHED 1797. 187 BROADWAY AND 5 & 7 DEY STREET, EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. NEW YORK, Feb. 3d, 1902. Dear Mr. President:-- I have sent, of course, formal acceptance for Thursday evening. I hope you will be able to reserve for me some time on Friday for a private talk about matters here,--if necessary, I could stay over until Saturday, but I should prefer to return on Friday afternoon. It has been given out in Albany today that you and Odell have formed an offensive and defensive alliance against Platt. As a consequence, most of the opposition to Odell's Lunacy and Charity Bills is disappearing. Hammond, as you know by this time, has made up his mind not to accept. I think we had better let the matter rest until I come on when I shall have possibly some new names for your consideration. I am very anxious to see Taft while I am in Washington, and am writing him today for an appointment, Yours always, J.B. Bishop. President Roosevelt. 19807Ackd 2-4-1902 PPF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK PRESIDENT'S ROOM February 3rd, 1902. My dear Mr. President: Here is an interesting letter from one of the best men in the South, which speaks for itself. I have marked the striking sentences. I believe in the man thoroughly, for I know him well, and his opinion is worth having. For Heaven's sake, do not let the beet sugar people and their adroitly chosen allies drive you back one inch from your firing line in the matter of Cuba. The people are with you by an enormous majority, and there are signs on every hand that they propose to take vengeance on those who get in their way or who compromise about this matter. I am as positive as I can be of anything that unless your recommendation is followed out, we shall lose the next House of Representatives and so seriously weaken our position before the country as to introduce a grave element of uncertainty into the campaign of 1904. Stick to your principle and compel action. The opposition will weaken before you just as they did before Cleveland in the matter of the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Law. Just now they have been kicking up a 19808-2- tremendous row, but it is largely for theatrical effect. The feeling, both here and in the West, is deep and intense, and it comes to me from men of all sorts and kinds. Some of our Southern friends are not selfish in their opposition, but simply misguided. I believe that their section will be the greatest direct beneficiary of expanding trade with Cuba and with the West Indies generally. But there is a moral point at issue as well as a political one. Furthermore--and here is the kernel of the whole matter--unless we Republicans who believe in the principle of protection take steps for expanding trade relations, first with Cuba and then elsewhere. we shall present an issue to the Democracy on which they will be in the right; and if they should carry the country on it, they would naturally tear down the whole protective system, and then the last state of our selfish friends would be considerably worse that the first. Always sincerely yours, Nicholas Murray Butler To The President, White House, Washington, D.C. 19809[*[For enc. see Branson 1-30-02]*]New York Sun 1417 G Street N.W., Washington, D. C. [*Ackd OK*] [[shorthand]] [*wrote Secy Shaw 2/4/1902*] February 3, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: For fear that I did not make myself clearly understood in my conversation with you this morning I enclose a statement which conveys in small compass the meaning which I meant to convey, for the information of the President. As I have said, I have no personal interest in the matter whatever, except to have the President do the best thing for himself and for harmony in the state of Washington - in the line of my conversation with the President on Saturday last. Very truly yours; Walter E. Clark Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President. [*19810*][*[For 1 attachment see 1-a 2-3-02 note & 1 enclosure see W-E clark Statement]*][*CF*] STATEMENT REGARDING APPOINTMENTS IN STATE OF WASHINGTON. [*[ca 2-3-02]*] In the letter which the President dictated in my presence to Senator Foster on Saturday last, he expressed a strong inclination, if not a determination, to appoint Charles B. Hopkins to the United States marshalship and Clarence W. Ide (the present efficient marshal) to the Puget Sound collectorship. While this will undoubtedly be recognised by all factions in the state of Washington as an excellent solution of the present complications, it would be well not to overlook the following facts, which are the reason for this communication: Two or three weeks ago Secretary Gage, knowing that the President would like to re-appoint Collector Fred. Heustis, telegraphed to Mr. Heustis, asking him if he would accept a re-appointment if it should be offered to him. Mr. Heustis replied affirmatively, although he did not care for the place, and the fact was published in northwestern newspapers. If Mr. Ide should now be appointed collector without first mentioning the matter to Collector Heustis, the latter would therefore be placed in an embarrassing position before the people of the state of Washington. It is a fact within my own knowledge, however, that if the President, through the Secretary of the Treasury or otherwise, should telegraph Mr. Heustis asking his approval of the proposed appointment of Ide, he would promptly send his cordial endorsement of Ide for the place, and would therefore be able to accept the changed condition of affairs without embarrassment before the public. Respectfully, Walter E. Clark. February 3, 1902. [*19811*][*[Enc in WE Clark, 2-3-02]*][*[For enc see 2-3-02]*] [*Sent 2-3-1902 CF*] WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. Send at once to Col. Barry [*PP.F.*] making a memorandum of what it is. GBC [*[Cortelyou]*] [*19812*]184881 A.G.O., "Gen, Shafter on subject of brevets & medals of honor." "Papers relating to Maj. Dimmick" 160407 A.G.O. 141937 "Papers relating to Maj. G. Creighton Webb." 131762 A.G.O. 309034 309061 & unentered papers. 250019 A.G.O. - A Book "Report of Maj. Gen. commanding Army-1898." Index by names of officers making Reports and recommendations. [*19814*] [*[ca 2-3-02]*] Slip--"Capt McClintock mentioned by Gen. Wood on page 457 277687 AGO "This paper is printed on page 217. The Pres. commended herein" Enclo. 34-122810 A.G.O. "Printed on page 454 of printers report." "Papers relating to Capt A.L. Mills." 107590 A.G.O. Gen. Shafter's list of officers recommended by him for brevets 181590 A.G.O. [*19813*]Index of officers in Cuba Large lists of officers recommended for brevets & medals of honor for service in Cuba-Porto Rico-Philippines & in China List No 1- 2- Duplicate List no. 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6 7- and Y. The above mentioned papers have been sent to Col. Barry 2/3/1902. [*19816*] List No. 6 - Medals of Honor Recommended for (a) Service in Cuba, (b) services in the Philippine Islands, and (c) services in China. - On envelope - "Philippine cases to Col. Barry Dec. 29, 1901 List "Y"--Recommendations for Brevets and Medals unfavorably considered List No. 3--Brevets Recommended for Services in the Philippine Islands. [*19815*][*[Enc in Cortelyou 2-3-02]*][*[2-3-02]*] Statement of Rear-Admiral Evans. The credit for the blockade, for the arrangement of the ships at the opening of the fight and for the first movements forward into the fight must of course belong to Admiral Sampson, whose orders we were putting into effect. When the fight began Admiral Sampson's ship, the New York, was in plain sight. I saw her turning to overtake us. Throughout the fight I considered myself as under his command, but I received no orders from him until the Viscaya was aground. Nor did I receive any orders whatever from the Brooklyn, nor should I have needed them if I had received them, inasmuch as I considered Admiral Sampson to be present and in command. The heavy fighting was during the time when the vessels were coming out of the harbor and before they had stretched fairly to the westward. When they thus stretched to the westward we [of course] all [four] went after them without orders--of course we could do nothing else. Until the Teresa and Oquendo ran ashore the Iowa was close behind the Oregon and ahead of the Texas, and [both] all of us were firing steadily at the Spanish ships. The Texas had then recovered her speed--for she was dead in the water after having backed to avoid the Brooklyn when the Brooklyn turned--and she went ahead of the Iowa. Both of us continued to fire at the Viscaya until she went ashore. Then I stopped, but the Texas followed the Brooklyn and the Oregon [and the Indiana] after the Colon. When the battle began the New York was [in plain sight] not much farther to the eastward of me than the Brooklyn was to the westward. [I received no signals from her until] After the Viscaya had grounded, [when] [*19817*]2 [she] the New York overtook me and signalled [went] me [back] to return to the mouth of the harbor to prevent any other Spanish ship from coming out and attacking the transports. This was after I had rescued the crew of Viscaya. I received no signals of any kind from the Brooklyn [nor should I have heeded them had she made them, for Admiral Sampson was present and in command.] All we had to do was to close in on the Spanish squadron as it came out of the harbor, in obedience to the orders of Admiral Sampson, and then, when the heaviest fighting was over and the Spanish ships were trying to escape to the west, to follow them--and of course there was no signal necessary to tell us to follow a fleeing enemy. R. D. Evans Rear Admiral U.S.N. Washington, D.C., February 3, 1902. [*19818*][*File CF*] John Henry Hammond, No. [111 Broadway] 30 Brook Street New York, February 3rd 1902 The President,-- With the deepest regret I feel that I must decline the appointment of Commissioner of Immigration which you so kindly offered me. But after careful examination of the detailed work of the office and after much earnest consideration I feel that I am so situated and constituted that it would be impossible for me to do the work with credit to the administration or myself. I understand that the inspectors are protected by the civil service law, that their pay is small, their temptations [*19819*] many and their removal difficult, that the Commissioner is somewhat under the jurisdiction of the United States' Commissioner and that he cannot be given a free hand. Many interests demand a liberal construction of the immigration laws, while the labor interests jealously watch and interfere with the Commissioner, insist upon a rigid construction and application of existing law and desire to have enacted laws even more severely exclusive. A commissioner to succeed under existing conditions must be on duty day and night, this unfortunately I could not do and my temperament is such that I feel sure [*19820*]John Henry Hammond, No. [111 Broadway,] New York, ___________ 3 that I should involve myself and possibly the administration in disagreeable and perhaps serious controversies. I am convinced therefore that I am not the man for the place. With renewed thanks for the honor you have done me and for the kindness you have shown I remain Most respectfully your obedient servant John Henry Hammond [*19821*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington D.C. Feb. 3, 1902. Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear sir:- I am in receipt of the communication from you, under date of February 1st, requesting me to send to the President a full and detailed statement of the case of Seth. Pratt, whose nomination for Postmaster at Litchfield, Connecticut has been sent to the Senate. I return herewith the letter of Rev. John Hutchins of Litchfield, together with a full and detailed statement of the case for the President, as requested, only regretting that the letter of Mr. Hutchins necessitates going back for four years or more in order to fully reply to his communication. Very respectfully yours, [Hill] E.J Hill M.C. 4th Conn Dist 1982[*[For enc. see Hutchins 1-30-02]*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D. C. Feb. 3, 1902. To the President, Sir:- I am in receipt, from Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, of a letter from the Rev. John Hutchins, Pastor of the Congregational Church at Litchfield, Connecticut, with references to the nomination of Seth Pratt of Litchfield as Postmaster in that place. I regret that it is necessary to make so long a communication concerning the matter, but the statements made in this letter are of such a character as to seem to require it. The nomination has not only gone to the Senate but has been confirmed, and there is, in my judgment, no reason why it should not be, both of the Senators having been consulted before the recommendation was made to the Post Office Department, and with the full understanding on their part of all the facts in the case. The first statement made by Mr. Hutchins, that the name of Seth Pratt was sent by President McKinley to the Senate four years ago is wholly incorrect, as Mr. Pratt was never even recommended, as will be seen by this letter. The second, as to the decision in the Caucus, is equally incorrect, as Mr. Pratt was the nominee of the Caucus for the position. [*19823*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 2. Third, with reference to the men who led the opposition I am not informed, but presume it to be Clarence E. Deming, a Democratic correspondent of the New York Evening Post. Fourth, that I came to Litchfield and told Pratt that his confirmation would be impossible is equally incorrect, and made without any knowledge of the facts on the part of Mr. Hutchins. Fifth, that Pratt has broken the laws of decency I know nothing about, except that I assume he refers indirectly to the Statute Law of the State of Connecticut relating to marriage and divorce, to which apparently he is opposed. His opposition would be better manifested in the General Assembly of the State in an effort to secure its repeal. Now as to the facts in the case. My first acquaintance with the Hon. Seth Pratt was as Senator from the Litchfield District in the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut in 1887, he having been elected from a Democratic District by an overwhelming vote from the then Democratic Town of Litchfield, sufficient to over-ride the normal Democratic majority of the District. I learned to respect him for his straightforward, manly course as Senator, and was in daily contact with him for five months during that session. I know, from information only, that he was Postmaster in the town of Litchfield under President Harrison, and is said to have maintained the best post office and the most efficient service which Litchfield has ever had. [*19824*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 3. In the campaign for the nomination of President our State was divided. Among other unimportant features I was for Thomas B. Reed and Mr. John Addison Porter was for William McKinley. Mr. McKinley was nominated and elected, and Mr. Porter came to me and asked me if I would endeavor to secure the endorsement of the Connecticut Delegation of him for some position under the Administration. I suppose that the reason he came to me was that Senator Hawley and he had been in strong antagonism and he was very doubtful whether he could get such endorsement. We talked the matter over and I advised him to make application for the position of Minister to Rome, believing that such an absence from the country would cause the bitter antagonism which he had created in his previous campaign for Governor to be forgotten and that he could come back again at the next campaign with a fair prospect of success, and thus gratify the ambition which seemed wholly to possess him. He expressed his thanks and I drew up such an application to the President, secured the endorsement of the entire Delegation, including Senator Hawley, and personally took it to Mr. Porter at Hartford. He expressed his sincere thanks for this action, took the paper and went to Canton, and shortly after his return it was announced that instead of going to Rome he was to be appointed Secretary to the President. A few days later I received a letter from him expressing his thanks to me and stating [*19825*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 4. distinctly that, while the position was one of intimate relationship to the Administration, it would in no sense whatsoever be used by him for interference with, or control of, the patronage in the State. Time ran on and Congress assembled, meanwhile applications began to come in for appointments as postmasters in different parts of the State. The Connecticut Delegation held a meeting and agreed that the responsibility for recommendation for appointments should be divided up on this line,-that all positions the duties of which were performed wholly within the geographical limits of the Congressional District should be superintended and cared for by the Member of Congress representing the District, and with reference to all other appointments, of whatever kind or character, the burden of recommendation should be assumed by the Senators. So far as I know this agreement has been faithfully observed ever since, with the result of perfect and entire harmony in the Connecticut Delegation. Among the applicants for the position of Postmaster at Litchfield was Seth Pratt, Harry Wessels, and a very worthy young man who was at the time employed in the railway mail service and residing in Litchfield. Mr. Pratt had been strongly and vigorously opposed to Mr. Porter in his candidacy for Governor, and as he is a good fighter and a hard hitter was bitterly opposed by Mr. Porter. Mr. Wessels had been equally active in support of Mr. Porter in the [*19826*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 5. previous campaign. Shortly after the McKinley Administration came in Mr. Porter came to my room at the Hamilton and, after some considerable talk, expressed a desire that in four towns, which he named, I should recommend for postmasters four gentlemen who had been his partisans in the previous canvass, and in addition to that, that he should name as Collector of Customs at Bridgeport, another supporter of his own. I stated to him that I had fully considered the matter of appointments for which I was to be held responsible in the Fourth District, and had come to the conclusion that I should not make any such recommendations with any reference to myself personally, and that I could not do so with reference to him or anybody else, and that so far as any changes were made they would be made purely on the ground of adaptability to the position, and where there was an agreement in any place among the Republican officials their decision would be concurred in, subject to the first stipulation. I have followed that rule ever since, and thus far where terms have expired have re-nominated in every case former officials, where no complaints have been made either by the patrons of the office or by the Department as to the character of the service rendered, and I expect to continue to do so. Indeed, I have still two Democratic officials in the District, appointed by Mr. Cleveland, Presidential Postmasters who have never been changed, and one of these has been sent by you to the Senate at [*19827*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 6. this session, Mr. Nehemiah Jennings of Southport, Connecticut. I absolutely declined Mr. Porter's proposition that he should use the patronage of the Fourth District to punish his enemies or secure supporters for the succeeding campaign which he inaugurated. He told me fairly and squarely that it meant a fight from that on, and I told him that I accepted the situation. At once a vigorous campaign of mud slinging and slander was begun. Mr. Pratt made formal application for the position and based his application upon the statement that he would be endorsed by J. Deming Perkins, President of the Electoral College of Connecticut, a former Senator from that District and a very influential citizen and resident of Litchfield, and also upon the endorsement of Charles B. Andrews, Chief Justice of the State of Connecticut and also a resident of Litchfield. I saw and talked with these persons personally, in addition to having the information from Mr. Pratt himself by letter. As the campaign went on I learned of certain family troubles and difficulties between Mr. Pratt and his wife, and went straight to him and asked him concerning them. His reply was, "Mr. Hill, go to Charles B. Andrews, Chief Justice of the State of Connecticut, and say to him that I told you that he would tell you all the facts in the matter, for he has been my Counsel from beginning to end." His reply was so straightforward and frank that I did not see fit to go, but learned from [*19828*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 7. other perfectly reliable parties by casual conversation that such troubles had existed, that Mrs. Pratt had sued for divorce, that the Senator had declined to make any defence whatever and had turned over to her half his property and allowed the judgment for divorce to be taken out. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Correspondance had been actively and vigorously at work and one day I received notice from Senator Hawley that the President wished to talk with me in regard to the matter. I went to him and he told me in a very kindly way that he thought I had made a mistake in sending in the name of Seth Pratt for Postmaster in Litchfield. My recollection is that this was in April or May of 1897. I replied to him that he evidently had been misinformed in regard to it. That I not only had sent in no recommendation whatever, but that there would be no vacancy until the following September, and that furthermore I had reached no conclusion in regard to the matter and that he need have no anxiety concerning it, for I told him then and there that I should send in no nomination which was not endorsed by the Chief Justice of the State of Connecticut and by the President of the Electoral College which had given him the electoral vote of our State. He expressed his surprise at the information and his entire satisfaction with the course which I was pursuing. Congress adjourned in the Summer and I went to Europe and was gone three months. Meanwhile the post office campaign in [*19829*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 8. Litchfield waxed hot and hotter until finally, in my absence in Europe, a Caucus was held and, lo and behold, the name of Seth Pratt led them all. I was advised of the result of the Caucus while abroad and had some considerable time to think the matter over before returning. When I did return I wrote to Chief Justice Charles B. Andrews and told him what I had said to the President and asked him if he was ready to endorse Seth Pratt, and he replied in a very kindly way stating that under all the circumstances and in view of the bitterness which had characterised the contest for the position he thought it wise to present a new name. I again went to the President and told him the situation, and asked his advice. He told me that I must use my own judgment, but that if I presented the name of Seth Pratt, in view of the action of the Caucus, he should certainly send the appointment to the Senate at the next session. I then went to Litchfield and personally examined the situation, talked with the citizens, and selected the names of six gentlemen, all of whom expressed their willingness to accept the position and perform the duties. They were all practically strangers to me. I put the names on a slip of paper, the name of Almon E. Fuller, a man I had never seen before that day, being first as I r ecall it. Judge Andrews was holding court at Bridgeport. I went to Bridgeport and handed him the list and asked him if there [*19830*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 9. were any of these gentlemen that he was willing to endorse in writing to President McKinley, so that I could carry out my promise made the previous Spring. He said he had no objection to Almon E. Fuller and would write such a letter. He did, and I sent it with my recommendation to the President and Mr. Fuller was appointed. I felt then, and I have felt ever since, that I had sacrificed, in the interest of harmony and peace, Seth Pratt, the nominee of a duly called Republican Caucus in Litchfield, and would not have felt aggrieved at all if he had retaliated by opposition to my nomination three times since. He did not do that, but he remained and is to-day a loyal, faithful, consistent Republican, and as vigorous and enthusiastic a worker for the Party as can be found in the town of Litchfield. I have said that in every case where no complaint has been made by the Department or patrons of the office I have sent to you re-nominations of the present incumbents. Such complaints have been made repeatedly concerning the management of the Litchfield office under Mr. Fuller. In one case, a written protest filed with me and, as I understand, with the Department also, against his re-appointment, for good and sufficient reasons. I do not care to enter into that phase of the matter, out of justice to Mr. Fuller, but two reasons have prompted me to make a new recommendation, first,- the good of the service, and second,-what I felt to be an injustice that I had perpetrated upon Mr. Pratt, and, to tell the truth, I felt that I had acted a [*19831*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 10. little cowardly in the matter for fear that the nomination, after so bitter a contest, would be injurious to myself. Since the appointment of Mr. Fuller two very exciting canvasses for Governor have occurred in our State, in one of which Mr. Porter, contrary to my judgment, made a canvass and was defeated. A still more bitter one has since followed, and practically the same factional lines have been established in the town of Litchfield in both of them. So closely was it drawn in the last one that at the caucus for selecting Delegates in that town a tie resulted and a second caucus was called. It is needless to say that Party feeling waxed very strong. In neither of these campaigns did I take any active part. As the time lapsed to the expiration of Mr. Fuller's term I learned that a petition was being circulated for the appointment of another party, as well as one for the re-appointment of Mr. Fuller, and other applications were also made from parties who wished to be considered without any public endorsement, as they did not wish to have their names mixed up in the controversies which had previously arisen. At the request of the Chairman of the State Central Committee of Connecticut, who resides four miles from the town of Litchfield and was perfectly familiar with the entire situation, I took into consideration amongst others the name of Seth Pratt. I wish to say, in justice to Chairman Fyler, [*19832*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 11. however, that it is the first time in six years that he has ever in any way even suggested the appointment of a postmaster or any other official in the District, outside of the town in which he lives. I fully considered the whole situation, the obligation which rested upon me in view of the statement of President McKinley that he should recognize the section of the Caucus, unless I ignored it, and deeming it to be for the good and welfare of the Party that no further contest should occur over a matter of so little importance, I sent to the Postmaster General the name of Seth Pratt for this position. First laying the whole case before Senators Platt and Hawley of our State. The result is that the name has been sent to the Senate, and with their full knowledge as I understand, has been confirmed. My judgment is, knowing Seth Pratt as I do, his executive ability and his business experience, and furthermore his practical experience as Postmaster for four years under Mr. Harrison, that he will again give the town of Litchfield, as he did before, the best post office it ever had. Permit me to say that I have not the slightest interest personally in the question as to who is postmaster in Litchfield or any other town in the Fourth Congressional District of Connecticut. I have never used the patronage of the District for personal advancement or to punish enemies or reward friends. I look upon the whole system of recommendation as a duty to be performed, rather than as a perquisite, and have tried to administer the trust in that way. I am perfectly satisfied with any action on your part [*19833*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 12. to change the situation will be a mistake, but I have not the slightest wish to express one way or the other, if your judgment differs from my own. If you desire a personal letter from Ex-Chief Justice Charles B. Andrews or the Hon. J. Deming Perkins in confirmation of my view I have not the least doubt but that it can be given to you. I have respectfully to recommend that you correspond personally with the following gentlemen,- Ex-Chief Justice Charles B. Andrews, Litchfield, Connecticut; Hon. J. Deming Perkins, Litchfield, Connecticut; Hon. O. R. Fyler, Torrington, Connecticut; Governor George P. McLean, Simsbury, Connecticut. All four of these gentlemen have personal knowledge of more or less of the facts which I have stated to you. It is proper for me to add that Seth Pratt, the party referred to, was married about four years ago in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, and so far as I know and can learn has lived an orderly, decent and sober life, and is to-day conducting a business of very considerable importance and magnitude in the town of Litchfield and the entire surrounding country. Leaving out all references to his personal and private family matters, of which I know absolutely nothing more than I have told you, he is in every way qualified and, in my judgment, fully as well qualified as any other man in Litchfield, to perform the duties of this office. I would add to the four names given above, the names of Orville H. Platt and Joseph R. Hawley, United States Senators from Connecticut, [*19834*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. 13. simply stating that their concurrence was given to this recommendation before it was made. In conclusion let me add that I do not believe that the condemnation of the existing statute of the law of the State of Connecticut with reference to marriage and divorce should be visited wholly upon the head of Seth Pratt, but that the enthusiasm displayed in regard to it would find a better outlet in an effort to repeal our law. Regretting that it should be necessary to make so long a communication to a busy man in order to give a clear understanding of the whole situation, I am, with the highest regard and always at your service, Respectfully, E. J. Hill [*[Hill]*] [*19835*][*[For 3 attachments- 2-18-02]*][*File P.F.*] "Whatever is just is for the benefit of all."—LONGFELLOW ON INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT. AMERICAN COPYRIGHT LEAGUE. COUNCIL OF THE LEAGUE. HENRY M. ALDEN, W. D. HOWELLS, CHARLES BARNARD, LAURENCE HUTTON, R. R. BOWKER, ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON, NOAH BROOKS, [GEORGE PARSONS LATHROP] [H.C. BUNNER] ALBERT MATHEWS, GEORGE W. CABLE, BRANDER MATTHEWS, ANDREW CARNEGIE, F. D. MILLET, SAMUEL L. CLEMENS, [THEODORE ROOSEVELT] TITUS MUNSON COAN, EDMUND MUNROE SMITH, REV. ROBERT COLLYER, [THORVALD SOLBERG] ALFRED R. CONKLING, EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN, RICHARD WATSON GILDER, FRANK R. STOCKTON, GEORGE WALTON GREEN, REV. HENRY VAN DYKE, D. D. BRONSON HOWARD, GEN. LEW. WALLACE, [CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER.] OFFICERS. EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN, President. BRONSON HOWARD, 1st Vice-President. R. R. BOWKER, 2d Vice-President. E. Munroe Smith [GEORGE PARSONS LATHROP,] Treasurer, [New London, Conn.] 635 W 115 St. N.Y. ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON, Secretary. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, 33 East 17th Street, New York, February 3, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: In accordance with your wish as expressed to me in your note of January 2d, your resignation as a member of the Council of the American Copyright League was duly presented at a meeting on February 1st and, on motion, was accepted with regret. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully yours, R. U. Johnson Secretary. [*19836*]business compared with the puzzles involved in undertaking I have just averted a rear-end collision between the Alderman and the mayor's com'tee. My Suggesting that the City Father's bestow on the Prince, The "Freedom of the City." Exercise, water, rapid transit, street-cleaning - everything falls before the comet from the field of Mars! I hope you are enjoying it. If not, please gives that letter to Mrs. Roosevelt. Yours, Faithfully, Seth Low. [*[Low]*] [*file ppf pr*] 30 EAST 64TH STREET. Feby 3, 1902 Dear Mr. President, or perhaps you will let me say, Friend Theodore: Dr. Beebe's telegram received this afternoon somewhat prepared me for your despatch of this evening. I regret your decision exceedingly; but I think I understand it, and it may simplify matters as I infer you think it will. I dare say this [*19837*]form into which I threw my invitation revealed, in a sense, one of the difficulties of the situation. I am sure you will believe that I never had any idea of making you other than the Chief Guest. My aim was, while doing this, to connect the dinner in some way with Prince Henry's visit. If I failed, it is because a round table with one centre is more presidential as well as more regal than an ellipse with its two foci. In the meanwhile, you may be sure, I still hop three times at the mention of your name! What a lot of strange problems this visit entails! Etiquette in me and in most Americans is so nearly in a state of nature that I find running this into city easy [*19838*]Groton School Groton, Mass. [*Ackd 2-6-1902 PPF*] February 3rd, 1902. My dear Theodore, I have a candidate for some work in public life, and I want you to inform me, through your secretary, whether there is a place somewhere for him. The young man in question is George Rublee, the son of Horace Rublee, who was the editor of the Milwaukee 'Sentinel': a man of fine character, who had a large influence in the settling of the Northwest. George Rublee is our 'oldest living graduate.' After taking his degree at Harvard he taught in the Law School for a short time, and after trying Chicago long enough to meet his wife and marry her there he moved to New York. There he has been in the office of Mr. Victor Morawetz, revising a book of his on Contracts. Rublee is fairly well off. He has money enough to live on, and he is not looking for a fortune. He is, however, eager for some kind of useful work. He is an unusually good Greek scholar; well read in literature, and has some thought of taking up a literary life, and possibly teaching at Groton. I am not at all sure, however, that this is the work to which he is called. He was brought up in an atmosphere where politics were the daily conversation, and he is already well-informed in this sphere of life. He is a hard worker, and I count him one of the three or four ablest fellows that we have ever had at Groton. [*19839*]He is an interesting companion, with a fine sense of humor, but rather shy when he does not know people well. It seems to me that such a man might serve the state well if only we know the kind of thing towards which to guide him. He is now in Washington with his wife, staying at the same hotel with Ayrault, and I am going to take the liberty of giving him a letter to Mrs. Cowles. If you can think of anything for Rublee to take up will you be good enought o send me word, and I will hand on your advice? I am deeply interested in this case. He is capable of excellent work if only the right road can be discovered for him. I am greatly obliged to you for looking after Ayrault so kindly. He is having the 'time of his life,' and appreciates that you have made it possible for him. I am, Ever Faithfully yours, Endicott Peabody[[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-3-1902 Wrote Long CF*] FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. ORVILLE H. PLATT, CHAIRMAN. N. W. ALDRICH. S. M. CULLOM. JAS. McMILLAN. JNO. C. SPOONER. WM. J. DEBOE. H. E. BURNHAM. M. M. TELLER. H. D. MONEY. J. P. TALIAFERRO. F. M. SIMMONS. CHAS. G. PHELPS, CLERK. SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH CUBA WASHINGTON, D.C. Dictated to C. G. P. February 3rd, 1902. Dear Mr. President: Last Tuesday night I had a severe attack of gastritis which has kept me in bed until this morning. If I were able I should come and see you about the Cuban situation. I don't suppose I can tell you any thing about it which you do not know, but I wanted to ask you if you had seen Mr. Long of Kansas, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, who is, I think, thoroughly interested in bringing about proper action for Cuba, and who I am sure could give you pretty accurate information of the attitude of the Ways and Means Committee which, as I get at it, is that a majority of the committee including Payne, Dalzell, and Grosvenor, who are supposed to be the most influential members, are certainly in nominal opposition to any action in behalf of Cuba, but at the same time are hesitating as to whether they will insist on their views. They think that to do any thing for Cuba opens the whole door for reciprocity in the House through which so much will be crowded as to make a division in the republican ranks and perhaps upset everything. I think that the other [*19841*]FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. ORVILLE H. PLATT, CHAIRMAN. N. W. ALDRICH. S. M. CULLOM. JAS. McMILLAN. JNO. C. SPOONER. WM. J. DEBOE. H. E. BURNHAM. M. M. TELLER. H. D. MONEY. J. P. TALIAFERRO. F. M. SIMMONS. CHAS. G. PHELPS, CLERK. SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH CUBA WASHINGTON, D.C. course is the safe one for them if they are afraid of general reciprocity legislation. They don't wish to put themselves in opposition to the administration, and yet have a serious fright as to what will happen if they recommend Cuban reciprocity. I have thought that they would come to it. It is so much easier and wiser for them to take the lead in the matter, and to recommend and carry through Cuban reciprocity in the House, and had thought they would gradually come to that view themselves but I fear this is not the case. If you could see Mr. Long I think you could learn the true inwardness of the Ways and Means Committee situation, and if I am correct in my understanding of it I think that the leaders could be pursuaded by you to come to your, and our, views of the matter. If they will take the initiative it is so much better than for the Senate to take it by an amendment to their tax reduction bill as we shall be forced to do if their final attitude is that of declining to act. We can carry reciprocity through the Senate in my judgment, but that means a conflict between the Senate and House which will very much complicate the situation. I wish if you have not already seen Mr. Long [*19842*]FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. ORVILLE H. PLATT, CHAIRMAN. N. W. ALDRICH. S. M. CULLOM. JAS. McMILLAN. JNO. C. SPOONER. WM. J. DEBOE. H. E. BURNHAM. M. M. TELLER. H. D. MONEY. J. P. TALIAFERRO. F. M. SIMMONS. CHAS. G. PHELPS, CLERK. SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH CUBA WASHINGTON, D.C. that you would send for him to-day if possible, and talk the matter over with him. I am not so sure about the other members of the committee, though I think Hopkins is with him, and that while Russell wants to stand in with the Chairman, he may be induced to fall in with our views. It seems as if a man always got sick in a pinch of a crisis, and about the hardest thing I have had to bear is my enforced idleness just at this time. Very truly yours, O H Platt by C.G.P. [*19843*]Josiah Quincy 50 State St. [*File*] Telephone, Main 1011 Boston, Mass., Feb. 3, 1902. 190 Mr. Geo. B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D.C. My Dear Sir; I am much obliged for your line of the thirtyfirst, and, to tell the truth, I rather expected to find that the practice or rule was against personal introductions from the President. I appreciate the President's willingness to have any change made in the letter which I already have from the State Department, but I think it will be entirely sufficient as it stands. Yours very truly, Josiah Quincy [*19844*]without discovering that you want to know him better. With best wishes, I am Faithfully yours, Chas. Emory Smith To the President. [*[For 1 enc. see ca. 2-3-02 Williams]*] The Press. Philadelphia [*File CF*] February 3, 1902. My dear Mr. President: Will you permit me to present to you Mr. Talcott Williams, who is my right hand man on the Editorial page of The Press. I have asked him to spend a few days in Washington with a view of observing the situation and getting the latest currents, especially on the Cuban and Philippine questions. If, from your crowded hours, you can spare a few minutes, I am sure you will be glad to see him. Of course he has no idea of using anything you might say except for private guidance, and he is absolutely trustworthy. Aside from that he is the kind of a man you like- a man of books, of the widest range of knowledge and of the highest culture. You will not be with him three minutes [*19845*] without discovering that you want to know him better. With best wishes, I am Faithfully yours, Chas. Emory Smith To the President. [*[For 1 enc. see ca. 2-3-02 Williams]*] The Press. Philadelphia [*File CF*] February 3, 1902. My dear Mr. President: Will you permit me to present to you Mr. Talcott Williams, who is my right hand man on the Editorial page of The Press. I have asked him to spend a few days in Washington with a view of observing the situation and getting the latest currents, especially on the Cuban and Philippine questions. If, from your crowded hours, you can spare a few minutes, I am sure you will be glad to see him. Of course he has no idea of using anything you might say except for private guidance, and he is absolutely trustworthy. Aside from that he is the kind of a man you like- a man of books, of the widest range of knowledge and of the highest culture. You will not be with him three minutes [*19845*][[shorthand]] [*Already done File*] WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. 2/3/1902 Dear President Roosevelt, I leave for Washington tomorrow night Wednesday. I hope to be in Washington on Saturday morning and shall go to the New Willard Hotel. I shall hold myself thus for your convenience in fixing a time, at which to review the political situation in Colorado. I enclose a statement which I made after several personal attacks by Wolcott. He states our position in a general way, with many reasons, could not be touched on. Always, Sincerely your friend, Philip B. Stewart Colorado Springs, Colo. [*19842*][For 1 enc. see 1-17-02 "Present crisis in..."][*[2-3-02]*] Rear-Admiral Taylor's Statement. At the beginning of the fight the New York was about as far to the eastward of me as the Brooklyn was to the westward. The only signal I received from the New York was at the very close of the fight, when she signaled to me to return and guard the mouth of the harbor so that nothing should come out to attack our transports. I received no signal whatever from the Brooklyn, and should not have heeded any if one had been made, as I considered Admiral Sampson present and in command. From her position the Indiana [would take] took full part in the actual fight as the Spanish ships came out of the harbor. When [we] they ran to the westward [we] the Indiana fell behind, but continued firing at them and at the torpedo boats until all but the Colon were sunk or beached. [*I saw the Brooklyn turn and run out seaward, seemingly over a mile, about the time the rear one of the Spanish ships turned to its west; if instead of making the loop the Brooklyn had stood straight in towards the Spaniards, as the other American ships did, it seemed to me that the fight would have been settled then, without need of its long chase.*] Washington, D.C., February 3, 1902. Respectfully submitted H.C. Taylor R. Adm'l [*19848*]Commander Wainwright's Statement. At the outset of the fight the New York was not much farther away from me in one direction than the Brooklyn was in the other, and was in plain sight. [Excepting a] A signal from Admiral Taylor in connection with my moving forward to attack the torpedo boats was the only signal I received, [was from] I made one to the New York, just before the last torpedo boat sank. The New York at that time was coming up under the fire of the batteries, and herself fired a couple of shots at the torpedo boat. Of course Admiral Sampson was present and in command. I received no signals from the Brooklyn, and would not have noticed her at all had it not been for the fact that when the other vessels closed in she made what has been since called "the loop", so that my attention was attracted by not seeing the Texas because she stopped, by not seeing the Brooklyn [go]because she went to seaward, away from the Spanish vessels; [I]in other words, the left or westward part of our line was [conf]unused, and this attracted my attention, because it seemed to me from where I was that this permitted the Spanish vessels to try to escape to the westward. Richard Wainwright Comdr U.S. Navy Washington, D.C., February 3, 1902. [*19849*][*[Enclosed in Wainwright, 2-6-02]*]Commander Wainwright's Statement. At the outset of the fight the NEW YORK was not much farther away from me in one direction than the BROOKLYN was in the other and was in plain sight. A signal from Admiral Taylor in connection with my moving forward to attack the torpedo boats was the only signal I received. I made one to the NEW YORK just before the last torpedo boat sank. The NEW YORK, at that time, was coming up under the fire of the batteries, and herself fired a couple of shots at the torpedo boat. Of course Admiral Sampson was present and in command. I received no signals from the BROOKLYN, and would not have noticed her at all, had it not been for the fact that when the other vessels closed in she made what has been since called "the loop", so that my attention was attracted by not seeing the TEXAS because she stopped, and by not seeing the BROOKLYN because she went to seaward, away from the Spanish vessels; in other words, the left or westward part of our line was refused, and this attracted my attention, because it seemed to me from where I was that this permitted the Spanish vessels to try to escape to westward. Richard Wainwright Commander, U. S. Navy. Washington, D. C., February 3, 1902. [*19850*][*PPF Ackd 2-8-1902*] Tarrytown, Feb'y 3rd 1902 The Cosmopolitan Magazine. Editorial Department. Dear Mr President, With twenty people waiting on your anteroom, an argument on the disposition of ten million people becomes fragmentary If some day you are in mind for a ten mile walk and would not find it tiresome to thrash out the Philippino problem will you Kindly send me by Telegram a command to appear in Washington at such time as you expect to start. Yours faithfully John Brisben Walker Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States [[shorthand]] [*19851*]Statement of Captain Clark. The credit for the blockade which led up to the fight is of course Admiral Sampson's. The position of the ships on the morning of the fight in a semi-circle head on to the harbor, [on the morning of the fight] in consequence of which we were able to close in at once, was his. In closing in, that is in making the first movements, we were obeying his instructions; though as a matter of fact we would all have closed in any way, instructions or no instructions. When the Spanish ships came out of the harbor the navigator of my ship saw the New York to the [west] eastward, but I received no signal of any kind from the New York during the action, nor was she near enough to signal directly to me until after the Colon surrendered. The engagement may be said to have been divided into three parts: first, the fight proper, while the Spanish squadron was coming out of the harbor and until it was clear of the Diamond Shoals and definitely headed westward; second, the running fight with the already damaged vessels as they fled westward, until the Teresa, Oquendo and Viscaya ran ashore; and third, the chase of the Colon, during which there practically (1) was no fighting. During the first stage I did not see the Brooklyn or receive any signals from her. At the close of this stage the Oregon had passed the Iowa and Texas, and when we burst out of the smoke I saw the four Spanish ships going west apparently uninjured (2) and followed hard after, at the same time observing the Brooklyn a little ahead and off shore. She was broadside to the Spanish vessels and was receiving the weight of their fire, and was returning it . The Brooklyn and the Oregon thereafter occupied substantially these positions as regards each other, being about [*(1) The Colon may have fired a few shots at the Brooklyn after the Viscaya went ashore. (2) I feel that if Schley is to be condemned for the loop and for which he must be held responsible, though Cook a base offing instructed it. The fact should not be lost sight [off] of that I found the Brooklyn manfully holding on in broadside fight with a fleet that would apparently carry her beyond any aid*] [*19852*]2 equidistant from the Spanish ships as we successively overtook them except when the Oregon attempted to close with the Oquendo. The [hardest part of the] heaviest fighting was [in] at the harbor mouth [before the vessels hurried away to the west] and while the enemy [turned were turning] was breaking through or passing [my] our line. Not long after the running fight began the Teresa and then the Oquendo turned and went ashore, the Viscaya continuing for some distance further before she also was beached. Throughout this running fight the Brooklyn and Oregon were both hotly engaged, [and] being aloop of any of our other ships about them constituted the western and what I regard as the then fighting (4) division of our fleet. I considered Commodore Schley in responsible command during this running fight and chase so far as I was concerned, and acknowledged and repeated a signal he had flying, for close action or something of the kind. As, however, the problem was perfectly simple, namely, to pursue the Spanish ships as I had been doing before I saw the Brooklyn [I did not as a matter of fact] he did not as a matter of fact exercise any control over my movement or action of the Oregon, nor did I perform any action of any kind whatever in obedience to any order from the Brooklyn, neither as to my course nor as to my speed, nor [firing my guns nor anything else] as to any gun fire, during the fight or chase. Washington, D.C., February 3, 1902. (3) It might be more correctly said. "while the enemy was breaking through or passing our line." I consider that up to that point Cervera had been successful. We had not injured his machinery and if it had been kept in proper condition he should have destroyed the Brooklyn and escaped (4) It seems logical to me that if the Texas Iowa and Indiana were close up in the running fight they could not properly have ignored Schley's signals if he made any [*19853*]Statement of Captain Clark. The credit for the blockade which led up to the fight is of course Admiral Sampson's. The position of the ships on the morning of the fight in a semi-circle head on to the harbor, in consequence of which we were able to close in at once, was his. In closing in, that is, in making the first movements, we were obeying his instructions; though as a matter of fact we would all have closed in any way, instructions or no instructions. When the Spanish ships came out of the harbor the navigator of my ship saw the New York to the eastward, but I received no signal of any kind from the New York during the action, nor was she near enough to signal directly to me until after the Colon surrendered. The engagement may be said to have been divided into three parts: first, the fight proper, while the Spanish squadron was coming out of the harbor and until it was clear of the Diamond Shoals and definitely headed westward; second, the running fight with the already damaged vessels as they fled westward, until the Teresa, Oquendo, and Viscaya ran ashore; and third, the chase of the Colon, during which there was practically no fighting. During the first stage I did not see the Brooklyn or receive any signals from her. At the close of this stage the Oregon had passed the Iowa and Texas, and when we burst out of the smoke I saw the four Spanish ships going west apparently uninjured and followed hard after, at the same time observing the Brooklyn a little ahead and off shore. She was broadside to the Spanish vessels and was receiving the weight of their fire, and was returning it. The Brooklyn [*19854*]-2- and the Oregon thereafter occupied substantially these positions as regards each other, being about equi-distant from the Spanish ships as we successively overtook them, except when the Oregon attempted to close with the Oquendo. The heaviest fighting was at the harbor mouth and while the enemy was breaking through or passing our line. Not long after the running fight began the Teresa and then the Oquendo turned and went ashore, the Viscaya continuing for some distance further before she also was beached. Throughout this running fight the Brooklyn and Oregon were both hotly engaged, being ahead of any of our other ships; and we then constituted the western and what I regard as the then fighting division of our fleet. I considered Commodore Schley in responsible command during this running fight and chase so far as I was concerned, and acknowledged and repeated a signal he had flying, for close action or something of the kind. As, however, the problem was perfectly simple, namely, to pursue the Spanish ships as I had been doing before I saw the Brooklyn, he did not as a matter of fact exercise any control over any movement or action of the Oregon; nor did I perform any action of any kind whatever in obedience to any order from the Brooklyn, neither as to my course nor as to my speed, nor as to [any] my gunfire, during the fight or chase. The Oregon always had fires under all boilers. In spite of the speed shown by the Oregon in this flight she had not been and is not classed as the fasted ship [until then] , but during [the blockade] all her service, in order that [we might be constantly in readiness] no scale should form in them, not one of our boilers was used for condensing, though the resulting discomfort for all [*19853*]-3- hands was an additional hardship for her commanding officer. Washington, D.C., February 3, 1902. [*19856*][*[Enc. in Clark, 2-9-02]*]WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. February 3, 1902. My dear Sir: The President has referred to me for answer your letter to him of January 23d, in which you ask "Why does the free United States permit slavery to continue in the Sulu Islands?" The United States does not permit slavery to continue in the Sulu Islands. It has distinctly refused to permit it, and is engaged in extirpating it in the way which is regarded by the persons most familiar with the existing conditions to be best adapted to secure the result most speedily. I send you herewith a copy of Senate Document No. 136, 56th Congress, 1st Session, on pages 109 and 110 of which you will find the directions given to our officers on this subject; and a copy of the Annual Report of the Secretary of War for the year 1901, on pages 80 and 81 of which you will find some remarks upon the progress which we are making. There is no question of permitting or not permitting the practice. There is a question of the best method of introducing our rule of freedom among these semi-independent and warlike tribes. There is but one alternative to the peaceful method which we are now pursuing: that is a bloody war, in which we should probably find the so-called slaves themselves fighting against us, with hardly any exception. The statements made regarding the mild character of the so-called slavery among the Sulus are not at all material as bearing upon the question whether the institution should continue, but they are very material as bearing upon the method which we should pursue in enforcing our prohibition of it. We might well consider it justifiable to incur great [*19857*]-2- expense and loss of life for the immediate rescue of persons who are in an intolerable condition of suffering, while a more humane and conciliatory course of persuasion and peaceful arrangement is better adapted to the actually existing conditions of comparative comfort but little removed from ordinary voluntary domestic service. I am, my dear sir, with great respect, Very sincerely yours, Secretary of War. Mr. Albert Bushnell Hart, 15 Appian Way, Cambridge, Mass. Enclosures. [*19858*][*[enc. in Hart 1-12-02]*][*[ca 2-3-02]*] Col. Cus. Heustis - Crocker Marsh- Ide Hopkins [[shorthand]] [*19859*][*[attached to W E Clark, 2-3-02]*][*FROM THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 3, 1902.*] FAIR PAY FOR JUDGES. WHY SENATOR HOAR'S BILL SHOULD BECOME LAW—PRESENT CONDITIONS A DISCREDIT TO THE NATION. To the Editor of The Tribune. Sir: Senator Hoar's bill, increasing the salaries of the federal judges by 25 per cent is now fairly up in Congress and before the country. At the short session last winter his bill was for a 50 per cent increase of the same salaries, which would have produced these changes: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, from $10,500 to 15,500; the Justices of the Supreme Court, from $10,000 to $15,000; the circuit judges, from $6,000 to $9,000; the district judges, from $5,000 to [$7,?00]. On December 19, 1900, The Tribune said of this bill: If this measure errs at all, it is on the side of economy. Would $20,000 a year be too much for so lofty a chair as that of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of this great nation? The best men at the bar of any State in the Union are none too good or too great for the federal bench. To stint judicial salaries is not a wise policy for so wealthy and prosperous a people as ours. tices of the Supreme Court in New-York County has an annual salary of $17,500, which excee England annually pays her Lord Chancellor about $50,000, and her Chief Justice about $40,000. Ireland pays her Lord Chancellor about $40,000 and her Chief Justice about $25,000. Ireland pays seventeen judges each annually about $25,000. England pays thirty-six judges each annually about $27,000. The United States pays her Chief Justice only $10,500. Average annual salary of British judges, about $24,131; average annual salary of our ninety-six federal judges, about $5,750: excess of average annual British judicial salaries over federal, $18,381. Each of the twenty-two Associate Justices of the Supreme Court in New-York County has an annual salary of $17,500, which exceeds that of the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court by $7,000, of each United States Circuit Judge by $11,500, and of each United States District Judge by $12,500. That England's decent pay for her judiciary is no new thing, and that the wisdom of it has long been clearly understood will be seen from the following extract from her leading law journal more than half a century ago. "The Law Times" of August 31, 1850, said: [*19861*] John Bull does not grumble to pay liberally those who do his work and do it well. He never thought that the judges did not earn their salaries, and he has never begrudged the salaries so earned. The judges are, or ought to be, selected from a body of men who are already earning by their abilities very large incomes. Their elevation is purchased by positive loss to themselves. They resign more than they receive. Undoubtedly, something must be counted for certainty and honor. But these should be the advantages of their position— their gain plus their former incomes. Now, it rarely happens that the professional income of a man whose position entitles him to preferences for a judgeship is less than [$6,000 ?] per annum. It was upon such an estimate that the salary of a "puisne" (or inferior or common law) judge was determined.Twenty years ago The Tribune said: The poverty of the federal judicial salary is, and has been for years, a national scandal. Those salaries have remained practically unchanged since then. Those of the United States Supreme Court have been changed only four times in the 113 years since the passage of the Judiciary act of 1780. The Tribune's remark was called out then by the fact that United States District Judge William G. Choste- an eminent jurist then, and a most successful lawyer to-day, president of the Bar Association- was forced to resign from the federal bench because he could not live upon his meagre salary. Yet that salary remains only slightly changed to-day. As The Tribune said on April 14, 1900: This nation of 77,000,000 more or less, is to-day better able to spend $300,000,000 than it was thirty years ago, with half the population, to spend $100,000,000,000. Its people are far more fully employed, earning better wages, and are more secure and independent in their industries, with a national credit such as no other power possesses. In 1881 ex-Associate Justice Strong of the United States Supreme Court said in "The North American Review": The business of the court has reached such dimensions that relief is indispensable, notwithstanding the utmost efforts of the judges, though, in addition to their Circuit Court duties, they sit on bench in seven months each year, instead of three, as formerly. Though for years past, as a rule, they work from an early hour in the morning to a late hour at night-not less than from eight to twelve hours a day-they have not been able to hear and decide the cases upon their argument lists, nor even to prevent a steady accumulation of undecided cases from term to term. How many of our merchants, manufacturers or bankers work like that? The justices of that court are more overworked now than they were then. The same is true of the United States circuit and district judges. Their work is in a field of practice and authority to which most of our lawyers-and our State Judges, too-are strangers. Transfer any one of the latter to the United States Circuit or District Court, and he would soon realize, with irresistible clearness, the force of another pithy remark of Justice Strong's, that the laws, not of the one single State he came from, but of the entire forty-five States, are required to be rules of decision in the federal courts in most questions of law; that the laws of many foreign nations, the law of the sea, the entire range of patent law, of federal practice, with its three hundred thousand pages of reports; of constitutional law, of treaties and the law of nations would give him work in which for a long time he could only be an apprentice, and would feel about as much at home as a dentist would be when suddenly called upon to operate for cataract or appendicitis-where an error of one-sixteenth of an inch would be apt to reach a long way. In the debate yesterday Senator Blackburn feared that these judges had not enough to do. If he will change places with Judge Lacombe here, or Judge Grosscup in Chicago, or Judge Morroy in California, for a week, he will prefer to remain a Senator. Ex-United States Circuit Judge Taft upon resigning from the federal bench to go to Manila spoke out with no uncertain sound. He said: [*19862*] It is, in its last analysis, largely a question of salary. And that leads me to say a word on a subject upon which I am now free to speak from a disinterested standpoint. The high character of the work of the federal judges, the great responsibility involved in doing it, the expenses of living at the present day, the large remuneration received in the practice of law for doing the most arduous work in the same cases at the bar which the judges must decide, all require that in justice the present salary should be raised, so that a judge should not be hampered by the cramping question of domestic economy, and should have some little opportunity to provide for the needs of his family in case he should be taken from them. Why should a judge's wife and children be consigned to a pinching poverty when the bread-winner is gone? Yet this necessarily follows the death of a great majority of judges-able, conscientious men who are working out their lives for the public, with no means to provide for those who are near and dear. This is no fancy sketch. The late Simon Sterne, of this bar, in January, 1883, wrote thus: Twice within four years has death invaded the Supreme Court of the United States, and removed first its Chief Justice, then its greatest jurist (Justice Miller), and at each time has the legal profession been called upon to aid the immediate family of the deceased man by voluntary contribution. A circular letter in behalf of Justice Miller's family, requesting subscriptions to be sent to "Oscar B. Hillis, clerk of the United States Circuit of Minnesota," has been sent out. To remedy this disgraceful situation the bill timidly proposes to give to each United States District Judge about $100 more a month, to each Circuit Judge $125 more, and to each Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States $200 more. The bill has met with no real opposition. It should not. It is time for some Senator of breadth and foresight, abreast of the times, appreciative of his country, of its unparalleled ability and prosperity, of its just pride in the lofty character and eminent ability of its judiciary, to move an amendment that will give justice to these faithful, able judges, from whom we demand and get the very essence of justice: to see to it that they get some approach at least to what we ask of them-fair play. New-York State alone pays her judges salaries amounting annually to about $1,550,000. The total annual salaries of our ninety-six federal judges is only $553,000. What possible harm would it do to amend Senator Hoar's bill so that instead of 25 per cent, it shall increase the salaries of these federal judges by 100 per cent? And that of our Chief Justice to $25,000? It would not be 1 per cent of what we spend on our navy. Are we not almost as able to pay him that as England is able to pay her Lord Chancellor, as she has long done, $50,000 a year? Especially as ours deals with a vaster and far more arduous held? Senators Berry and Stewart think that the federal judges should not be paid twice as much as the Senators and Representatives. The latter are underpaid. But because they are treated unjustly, is that a valid reason why they should treat others unjustly? Especially when the remedy for both evils is in their hands? Let them undo this grave injustice to the judges, and they will find the people standing right by them. Then, if they themselves are inadequately paid, let them do what straightforward men in all other lines do in like case- namely, say no: say it frankly and firmly to their employers. When Senator Blackburn yesterday feared that adequate pay to the judges would not be popular, Senator Hoar replied: "The way to find out whether a bill is popular is to find out whether it is right!" He struck the keynote. Americans love what is right. Let them know what that is, and they will do it. And they love another thing, and that is FAIR PLAY. New-York, Feb. 1, 1903. [*19863*][*[David S. Barry]*] [*2*] Feb 4, 1902 Dear Mr Cortelyou, Lt A.H. Key US N who, you will remember saw the President a week or two ago about his orders to the Philippines left Chicago last night en-route to San Francisco and the Pacific. He has sent to me a communication addressed to the President which he asks me to hand to you with the request that you will kindly give to the president at some hour to day when he has few minutes to spare to read it. [*19864*]If you will do this it will be a great favor to Lieut Key and to Yours very truly David S. Barry. [*19865*][*Auld CA File [?]*] The Sun Editor's Office. New York, Feb. 4, 1902. Dear Roosevelt: I want to send you what testimony I have from Philip. I saw him frequently at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in connection with the Hodgson episode, and it was at his desk that Heilner wrote the note published in THE SUN of June 21, 1899, contradicting the Hodgson letter which Schley had published on June 14. About the Brooklyn's loop he said, pointing out of his window to a building in the yard which was about a city block, or certainly less than 300 feet away: "She was as near as that." Heilner said: "Oh Admiral, she was nearer." Dieuaide, who, I must say, is about the most rigidly conscientious and trustworthy observer I know, as to the things he sees and as to the things he doesn't see, says that he didn't see the Brooklyn until she had crossed the Texas's bow and was then going south. He thinks she was a little further than a city block, or as he said to me a moment ago, about as far as from THE SUN office to the City Hall. That may be a little more than a city block, but mighty little. But Philip turned and said to him when he came up to Philip: "See that son of a bitch going out to sea!" [*Philip told me that the Brooklyn stood south "nearly two miles", Dieuaide says "over a mile", of the Texas,*] Philip was a very slow speaking and slow thinking man, but his head was clear; and though he never spoke with passion, it was plain that he felt keenly Schley's relations to the service. Faithfully yours, [*[Dana]*] [*19866*][*PPF*] MILLER, FINCKE & BRANDEGEE, 30 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, N.Y. Feby. 4th 1902 Dear Theodore Many thanks for your letter of regret, which was read at the Annual Dinner of the Harvard Club of Eastern & Central N.Y. Its reading started an enthusiasm which did not flag until the last of the revellers left the club house at about four A.M. Am told by all, especially by Wetmore, that the occasion was a real success — Thank you most deeply & sincerely for your kind & tender personal note. These are times, when only the friendship & sympathy of those love & whom we want to love us, amount to aught. So only are we helped to take on punishment like men, standing erect & not grovelling on the ground, for take it we must. Your words were & are a real help. Thank you, thank you. May every good thing in life be yours. You desire it & if you didnt, nature should want you to have them. Yrs F. G. Fincke [*19867*]Goudy and Twitchell. Suite 306 Ernest and Cranmer Building Attorneys and Counsellors. Frank C. Goudy. L. F. Twitchell. Denver, Colorado. Feb. 4", 1902. My dear Mr. Stewart: I am anxious to see our party succeed in Colo. and if it is possible to get rid of two or three men it will do more to arouse our people here than anything else that can be done. I refer to Brady of the Mint, & Vickroy, Asst. Post Master. I don't want to meddle but these men are rank poison to our party. Hodges is bad enough but they are worse. I want to thank you for the "Rules" suggested. If they are adopted it will help our party very much. Yours sincerely, F. C. Goudy. [*19868*][Enc. in Stewart 2-5-02]Frank B. Noyes, Washington Evening Star, President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager. Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution, First Vice President. Thomas M. Patterson, Denver News, Second Vice President. Valentine P. Snyder, Treasurer. Directors, Stephen O'Meara, Boston Journal. Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune. Don C. Seitz, New York World. W. L. McLean, Philadelphia Bulletin. Albert J. Barr, Pittsburg Post. George Thompson, St. Paul Dispatch. Victor F. Lawson, Chicago Record, Chicago Daily News. Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati Times star. Harvey W. Scott, Portland Oregonian, Portland Telegram. Frank G. Rapier, New Orleans Picayune. Norman Ridder, New York Stantz-Zeitung. M. H. de Young, San Francisco Chronicle. Charles W. Grasty, Baltimore Evening news. The Associated press. ALBANY, N.Y. GEO. E. GRAHAM, CORRESPONDENT, EMPIRE THEATRE BUILDING, Telephone, Albany, 1085. Personal. February 4, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. [*Ackd 2-8-1902 File here CF*] Dear Mr. President:- I enclose you the papers of a young man whom I should like to get appointed to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Perhaps you know that our other appointee, Lieutenant F.W. Mills, in the army, has turned out splendidly,--so well, in fact, that he is now in the Regular Army, with a fine chance for promotion. This young man whom I now speak of is a son of a personal friend of mine, and I can recommend him very highly. Will you consider it as a personal request and do the best you can for me? I am going to try and make an effort to come over and see you very soon, as I have been watching some things closely and think, at least, I have some valuable information for you. My sincerest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt, in which Mrs. Graham joins me. Yours very sincerely, G.E. Graham [*Geo. E. Graham*] [*19869*][For 1 enclosure see ca. 2-4-02][* [?] 8 30 x Ackd 2-4-1902 CB For 19*] The Ebbitt House Feb. 4. '02 Dear Sir- May I have at some early moment the privilege of seeing the President! Respectfully John Ireland "Mr. G.B. Cortelyou. [*19870*]CG Treasury Department Washington. February 4, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: I have your note of February 4th, extending the President's invitation to take lunch with him on Friday of this week, which I shall be very happy to do. Very truly yours. L.M. Shaw Hon. Geo. B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D.C. Ackd 2/4/1902 [shorthand notation] PF. [2-2-02] Studio 348 West 57th Street. Mr President Dear Sir Will it be convenient for you to see me some day this week. If so will you please let me know and I will be on hand with the statuette. Very sincerely FE Kelly Feb 2d 1902 19871CG Treasury Department Washington. February 4, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou: I have your note of February 4th, extending the President's invitation to take lunch with him on Friday of this week, which I shall be very happy to do. Very truly yours. L.M. Shaw Hon. Geo. B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D.C. Ackd 2/4/1902 [shorthand notation] PF. [2-2-02] Studio 348 West 57th Street. Mr President Dear Sir Will it be convenient for you to see me some day this week. If so will you please let me know and I will be on hand with the statuette. Very sincerely FE Kelly Feb 2d 1902 19871exitus acta probat [*File*] [*File*] THE WASHINGTON. KANSAS CITY, MO File Tuesday Feb. 4th 1902 My Dear Colonel; I have been away from home for sometime, and your letter followed me to the ranch, and then here, hence my delay in answering it. I thank you very much for your invitation which I shall be only to happy to accept if I go East again. I heard a few days [*19873*]ago that Hal Sayre has been killed at Roswell New Mexico while on a visit to Dave Goodrich. This is sad new and I am not certain that it is so. I hope not. Thanking you again for your very kind invitation I am Very Sincerely Yours W. S. Simpson [*19874*]Extract from a letter from Carl S. Smith, of Hilo, dated Feb. 4, 1902. "I met Carter upon my arrival in Hawaii five years ago and though I have had a good deal to do with him ever since, my connections with him have been largely business connections. From this experience I am willing to say without qualification that he is scrupulously honest, and that, in a financial way, I am willing to place the utmost confidence in him. You will find that I am not alone in this estimate of him, but you will find it shared by the entire business community of Honolulu. As a result of such reputation and standing, Carter has been and now is entrusted with a very large trust business and has the management of money and investments of some magnitude. The past five years here have seen an enormous amount of stock speculation and also very considerable fortune made. There have been practically no losses, and the general optimism among our business men has left few of our people uncontaminated by the contagion. I know personally that Carter has steadily refused to go in for this species of gambling, and for the excellent reason that he believes that it has a pernicious influence upon a man in legitimate business. This sort of self-restraint may not mean much to you, but I can assure you that it is a sort of heroism which is rare in Hawaii. If a person in the States had a wish to send money to the Islands for investment, leaving the matter entirely to the judgment and honesty of his agent here, I can say without hesitation that Carter stands as the best one in the Islands to act as such agent. He has made a careful and intelligent study of the trade aspects of the Islands, together with the position which the Islands occupy in the commercial world, and this with a view to making himself a more efficient [*19875*](2) business man. He may not be so well acquainted with the ability of any one plantation "to produce eleven tons of raw sugar to the acre," but I am satisfied that he is admirably qualified to speak upon the value of sugar investments as affected by trade conditions generally. And in this connection I wish to be understood as saying that his judgment is sound. Many a man in the business world has the reputation of being honest; 'his word is as good as his bond,' as we hear it said. As a rule, this means that the man meets his obligations and is careful to keep his engagements, but it is too often found that this sort of man thinks the highest ethical principle is found in some such maxim as "Honesty is the best policy," Such honesty you would find attributed to Carter very generally, but I believe that he is honest in a larger sense. My connections with him while he has been in the Legislature lead me to think that his frank way of dealing with every one is simply an expression of the man's honesty. In a moral way he is absolutely above reproach. I must again call your attention to the particular meaning which such an expression has in the Islands. There is no particular social stigma attached to saying of a man that he has a mistress, if you at the same time say that he is quiet and decent about it. This sort of uncleanness could not be and would not be charged against Carter. Carter is now one of the leading members of the upper house of the Legislature. During the last session he belonged to the hopeless minority who struggled to do something but was caught in the miserable entanglement rendered possible by the ignorance of the native members and guided by the element represented by Humphreys, Little, Gear, et al. At Yale Carter made a fine record in athletics and he has kept up his interest [*19876*](3) out here. This together with the fact that he has certain elements of leadership about him has made him prominent among the elements composed of the young men of the better sort. He is extremely popular with all of the young men, but particularly with the college men. He is clean, healthy and vigorous, and these are attractive qualities." [*[Carl S. Smith]*] [*19877*]Copy [?] Busey, Samar, P.I. Feb. 4, 1902. My dear Mr. Wynne, I have to thank you for your kindly expressions. I have always tried to do justice to those under me even though I disliked them personally. A few officers are attached to me and would follow me through hell itself I believe - I say follow, when perhaps I should say, would preceed me if I ordered it. Most officers regard me as cold and unapproachable, severe on duty and sarcastic always. That scamp of a son of yours doesn't, but the fact that he cares for me in a way had nothing to do with my recommendation of him. He displayed the qualities I asked for. There were other officers with me in China and I didn't mention their names. In one case I was fully aware that I was making myself, so to speak, unpopular with the people at Headquarters, but I had my men to think about and the other officers who did distinguish themselves had to be mentioned. When an officer does his duty to suit me I say nothing. When he does it so well as to excite my admiration I mention him in my report. I wish to assure you that every officer I mentioned in my reports from North China was, in my opinion, entitled to a brevet. You say I never mention myself. There seems to me to be no reason why I should. I work through my subordinates and my men, 19878-2- and the praise is theirs. God knows I care little for it. I know when I have done well or ill. I have just finished some of the best work of my life, and I sit here sick, sore, hopeless. I have as you may have heard a lovely wife, dear children and a beautiful home. The home was built by me to suit our needs and wants. I have money enough to be comfortable in my part of the country for life and leave to my widow and children even yet more. I was away for a three years cruise, then came the Cuban war. I was at home eleven months. I have been here for two years and three months. I have done nothing in this period but fight or sit in councils of nations. My last march, however, has laid me out. I am worn, tired and heart-sore. I have lost twenty-three per cent of the men who started with me and all from obstacles imposed by nature and the elements. These men had followed me through two wars and they were good and true. I am aware that I have been held up to the army here as an example of activity. I have been treated with the greatest of courtesy by all. I have been left free to act my over large territory, but I feel it time for me to go. My district if clear. My men are bone tired. They have proved that there is nothing they cannot do and they should go. I have been recommended for another brevet. I ask nothing except for a chance to be at home again and get a little rest. As to the position for me which you speak of, I am no politician. Some officers 19879-3- may wish to see me Commandant of the Marine Corps, but they are few. They all know that I am a hard task master and will not brook for one moment a question of authority or a dereliction of duty. You are more than kind to say the nice things you do, but on my word as an officer, if I could tomorrow get the position of Commandant of the Marine Corps by applying for it, I should not raise my hand or voice unless I knew it would otherwise go to some one unworthy to support or sustain the high and holy traditions of my grand old corps. When I am wanted I shall be called for and I expect fully to end my life in some far field, and not in a swivel chair listening to the petty disturbances and miserable gossip, littl little - oh, such little personal interests of the few who stay at home. I have the reputation of being hard on officers. So I am, and will be always until they learn the fact it is only through the men we advance or stay. I am hard in a way on my men, but they know that I am always ready to help and care for them, to do anything in my power to assist them when it is right, and to advance their interests always. I tell you all this because after all our work here I have just been hauled over the coals by a "swivel chair" officer to account for my actions during the campaign. My life has been open and free to the view of every man. My actions have been reported by me. My generals knew where I was, what I was dong, what I had done. 19880-4- I feel that in loyalty to them I can say nothing more at this time. As there is a God in heaven to the best of my lights I have lived up to this motto of my corps:- "Semper Fidelis: Semper Paratus". I have carried my colors where no white foot has trod. I have done all man could do with the opportunities, tools, circumstances and conditions surrounding me. Now to be held up and questioned by men who have never worked or suffered with men - I say it is time for me to go. Let them send their new people. The roads are cut and clear - everything is favorable. Let them have the credit and give me and mine a rest. Let me go to my home and when real trouble comes I will come out of my shell and take my part again among my fellows. Now I am tired and heart-sick. Are you surprised at this frank talk? Well, it comes from an over-burdened heart - not brain. With best wishes for yourself and your family, and hoping that I might have the pleasure of seeing you in the future, I remain Sincerely yours, Littleton W.T. Waller. 19881Lewis MacGregor Bond. 16 years 9 mos December 1901 Tarrytown N.Y. Born N. Y. City - - has lived for last ten years in Westchester Co. N.Y. Began to attend school at Irving Institute Tarrytown N.Y. Jan 3rd 1895 - will begin seventh season Jan 1902. Prof. John M Furman is Head Master assisted by Prof Goodwin of Harvard and Physical Instr Sam'l Feigler of Princeton. In Math. has reached Plane Geometry - Advanced Algebra. In languages - six years at French two " " Latin English Literature - Shakespeare - Longfellow. Howell Hawthorne &c &c History - Passed Adv. Amer. Hist. " Adv. Eng. Hist Now on Adv. Roman Hist. Geography - Passed Adv. Geography " " Physical " Passed Rhetoric - have finished grammar. [*19882*]Athletics Football: Right tackle on 2nd school team Baseball: Centre field " " " " 1899 - won 1st prize - majority of points in Jumps - Weights - races (Silver medal) (Junior class.) 1900 - won 2nd prize in Hammer throw & 440 yrd dash - (Middle class) 1901 - won 100 yrd dash - won Hammer throw - 2nd in Several events (Middle class) also Boxes - fences - bag punching & flying rings. Measurements: 5 foot 6 inches, height 126 lbs - weight. Chest normal 34 1/2 inches " Expanded 36 2/3 " Father - Francis Bond Scotch-English Born N.Y. City Mother - Caroline Parker Bond Irish-English Born Rochester N.Y. [*19883*][*[2-4-02]*] 57th CONGRESS, 1st Session. S. 3521. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. February 4, 1902. Mr. Elkins introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. A BILL To enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission, [*and for other purposes.*] 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 That any [definite] definitive order made by the Interstate Commerce 4 Commission after hearing and determination had on any petition 5 hereafter presented pursuant to section thirteen of an 6 Act entitled "An Act to regulate commerce," approved February 7 fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, declaring 8 any existing rate or rates in said petition complained of, for 9 the carriage of any given article or articles, person or persons, 10 or any regulation or practice affecting such rates, to be [unjustly 11 discriminative or unreasonable, and declaring what rate, 12 regulation, or practice affecting such rate for the future,] in 13 substitution, would be just and reasonable shall become operative 14 and be observed by the party or parties against whom [*19884*]2 1 the same shall be made, within thirty days after notice; or 2 in case of proceeding for review as hereinafter provided, 3 then within forty days after notice; but the same may at 4 any time be modified, suspended, or revoked by the Commission, 5 but shall in no case continue in force and be obeyed 6 beyond the period of one year from the day the same becomes 7 originally operative and is observed. If such substituted 8 rate shall be a joint one, and the carriers parties to that 9 rate shall be unable to agree upon the apportionment thereof 10 among themselves within ten days after any such order shall 11 become operative, then the Commission may declare as part of 12 its order what would be a just and reasonable proportion 13 of such rate to be received by each carrier. Such order, 14 as to its justness, reasonableness, and lawfulness, whether 15 in respect to the rate, regulation of practice complained 16 of, or that prescribed in substitution therefor, or the 17 apportionment of a joint rate, or otherwise, shall be 18 reviewable by any circuit court of the United States for 19 any district through which any portion of the road of the 20 carrier shall run, to which a petition filed on its equity side 21 shall be first presented by any party interested. Pending 22 such review [the said order shall be suspended unless upon application 23 to and hearing by said court it shall be otherwise ordered;] 24 said court and the Supreme Court in case of appeal may, at any 25 time, upon application and notice, suspend or revoke the said3 1 order. The several circuit courts of the United States are 2 hereby invested with full jurisdiction and powers in the premises, 3 including the issuance and pursuit of the necessary process 4 to secure appearance of the parties. The court shall also 5 direct notice to the Commission of the filing of said petition; 6 whereupon it shall be the duty of the Commission, within ten 7 days after receipt thereof, to cause to be filed in said court, 8 duly certified, a complete copy of its entire record, including petitions, 9 answers, testimony, report, and opinion of the Commission, 10 order, and all other papers whatsoever in connection 11 therewith. The court shall thereupon proceed to hear the 12 same [either] upon the petition, record, and testimony returned 13 by the Commission; [or] and in its discretion, may, upon the application 14 of either party, and in such manner as it shall direct, 15 cause additional testimony to be taken; and thereupon if said 16 court shall be of the opinion that said order was made under 17 some error of law, or is, upon the facts, unjust or unreasonable, 18 it shall suspend or revoke the same by appropriate decree; 19 otherwise said order shall be affirmed. Any party to the 20 cause may appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States 21 within thirty days of the rendition of any final decree of said 22 court, which court shall proceed to hear and determine the 23 same in due course without regard to whether the one year 24 hereinbefore limited for the continuance of said order shall 25 have expired or not. [*19885*]4 1 SEC. 2. That it shall be lawful for any two or more 2 common carriers to arrange between and among themselves 3 for the establishment or maintenance of rates. It shall also 4 be lawful for such carriers to agree, by contract in writing 5 filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, upon the 6 division of their traffic or earnings, or both; and upon the 7 complaint by petition or any party interested that any such 8 contract so filed unjustly and unlawfully affects any person 9 or persons, community or communities, it shall be the duty 10 of the Commission to promptly investigate the matters so 11 complained of in such manner and by such means as it shall 12 deem proper, and make report in writing with respect thereto, 13 which report shall include the findings of fact upon which 14 the conclusions of the Commission are based, and be entered 15 of record. If such findings sustain in any material particular 16 the allegations of said petition, then it shall be the 17 duty of said Commission to make an order either annulling 18 said contract after thirty days' notice, or directing that the 19 said contract and the practices thereunder, in the respects 20 found to be unjust and unlawful, shall be changed in the 21 manner prescribed in the order. Should such requirements of 22 the Commission as to changes be not observed by the carriers, 23 and written acceptance thereof be not filed with the Commission 24 within thirty days after notice, then said contract filed as 25 aforesaid shall be annulled Any such order shall be subject Sec.2.- It shall be lawful for any two or more common carriers to arrange between and among themselves for the establishment or maintenance of rates. It shall also be lawful for such carriers to make contracts in writing, to be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, for the division of their traffic or earnings, or both thereof, and for the formation of traffic associations; and said Commission shall have the right to examine by its duly authorized agents, and may require to be filed with it from time to time copies of, the proceedings taken or decisions promulgated, or other papers received or issued under or pursuant to, or in the execution of, any such contracts in writing. After any such contract in writing shall have gone into operation, the Commission may, either upon its own motion or upon complaint of any party interested, inquire into the actual effect thereof, and if it shall be of opinion that such contract results in unreasonable rates, unjust discrimination, inadequate service, or is in any respect in contravention of said Act to Regulate Commerce, it may enter an order annulling said contract on a date named, which shall not be less than ten days from the service of said order, and thereupon said contract shall cease and determine; or it may enter an order directing that said contract and the practices thereunder shall be changed in the manner prescribed in such order; and if all parties to such contract shall within said ten days file with the Commission written acceptances of such order, said contract shall be held to be reformed and thereafter be maintained accordingly; otherwise, said contract shall cease and determine. [*19886*]5 1 to all the provisions of section one of this Act with respect 2 to definitive orders made upon petitions presented pursuant to 3 section thirteen of an Act entitled "An Act to regulate commerce," 4 approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and 5 eighty-seven. 6 SEC. 3. That if any party bound thereby shall refuse or 7 neglect to obey or perform any order of the Commission mentioned 8 in section one or section two of this Act at any time 9 while the same is in force as provided by said section, obedience 10 and performance thereof shall be summarily enforced by 11 writ of injection or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise, 12 which shall be issued by [any] the proper circuit court of the United 13 States upon petition of said Commission, accompanied by a 14 certified copy of the order alleged to be violated, and evidence 15 if the violation alleged; and in addition thereto the offending 16 party shall be subject to a penalty of ten thousand dollars, 17 which, together with costs of suit, shall be recoverable by 18 said Commission by action of debt in any circuit court of 19 the United States, and when so recovered shall be for 20 the use of the United States. Where, however, any 21 order made by the Commission shall involve the rate 22 on traffic passing in part over the line or lines of any railroad 23 company operating in any foreign country, and passing in 24 part over lines of railroad companies operating within the 25 United States, or shall involve the usages of such foreign road [*19887*]6 1 with respect to such traffic, then in case such order shall not 2 be observed it shall be lawful for the Commission, or the court 3 having jursdiction, in addition to the other remedies herein 4 provided, to enforce the order against the traffic so passing in 5 part through a foreign country and in part through the United 6 States, by suspension, of the movement thereof within the 7 United States, save upon the condition that the terms of the 8 order shall be complied with. 9 SEC. 4. That anything done or omitted to be done by a 10 corporation common carrier, subject to the Act to regulate 11 commerce, which, if done or omitted by any lessee, trustee, 12 receiver, officer, agent, or representative of such corporation, 13 would constitute a misdemeanor under said Act, shall be held 14 to be a misdemeanor by such corporation, and upon conviction 15thereof it shall be subject to like penalties as are prescribed 16 in said Act with reference to individuals, except as 17 such penalties are herein changed. The willful failure upon 18 the part of any carrier subject to said Act to file and publish 19 the tariffs of rates and charges as required by said Act, or 20 strictly to observe such tariffs until changed according to law, 21 shall be a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof 22 the individual or corporation offending shall be subject 23 to a fine not less than one thousand dollars 24 nor more than twenty thousand dollars for each 25 offense; and the willful complicity upon the part of any person7 1 owning or interested in the traffic to which any other 2 rate shall be given than those prescribed in said tariffs shall 3 likewise constitute a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall 4 subject the offender to the like penalties last hereinbefore 5 prescribed with reference to the carrier. In all convictions 6 occurring after the passage of this Act, for offenses under 7 said Act to regulate commerce (whether committed before or 8 after the passage of this Act), or for offenses under this section, 9 no penalty shall be imposed on the convicted party other 10 than the fine prescribed by law, imprisonment wherever now 11 prescribed as part of the penalty being hereby abolished. 12 SEC. 5. That in any proceeding for the enforcement of 13 the provisions of the statutes relating to interstate commerce, 14 whether such proceedings be instituted before the Interstate 15 Commerce Commission or be commenced originally in any circuit 16 court of the United States, it shall be lawful to include 17 as parties all persons, in addition to the carrier interested in 18 or affected by the rate, regulation, or practice under consideration, 19 and inquiries, investigations, orders, and decrees may 20 be made with reference to and against such additional parties 21 in the same manner, to the same extent and subject to the 22 same provisions, as is or shall be authorized by law with 23 respect to carriers. 24 SEC. 6. That whenever the Interstate Commerce Commission 25 mission shall have reasonable ground for belief that any common [*19888*]8 1 carrier is engaged in the carriage of passenger or freight 2 traffic between given points at less than the published rates on 3 file, it shall be authorized to present a petition to the circuit 4 court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties, 5 alleging such practice; whereupon it shall be the duty of the 6 court to summarily inquire into the circumstances, and, upon 7 being satisfied of the truth of the allegation, to enforce an 8 observance of the published tariffs by proper orders and 9 process, which said orders and process may be enforceable as 10 well against the parties interested in the traffic as against the 11 carrier. 12 SEC. 7. That all Acts and parts of Acts in conflict with the 13 provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, but such repeal 14 shall not affect causes now pending nor rights which have 15 already accrued, but such causes shall be prosecuted to a conclusion 16 and such rights enforced in a manner heretofore provided 17 by law. 18 SEC. 8. That this Act shall take effect from its passage.[*[ENC. IN CASSATT 4-1-02]*] 57th CONGRESS, 1st Session. S. 3521. A BILL To enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. By Mr. Elkins. February 4, 1902.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.P THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK CHICAGO Chicago, February 5th, 1902. To The President, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: I beg leave to herewith introduce to you Mr. I. K. Friedman, of this City, who goes to Washington to spend several weeks in acquainting himself with Washington and Washington affairs. Mr. Friedman is a graduate of the University of Michigan who, since graduation, has devoted himself wholly to literary pursuits. He has established himself as a writer of a character of fiction which has made quite an impression not only here but elsewhere ; his notable works being "Poor People:" Houghton, Mifflin & Company, and the last, "By Bread Alone:" McClure, Philips & Company, which deals with some of the social labor problems. I should appreciate any courtesy you may be able to extend Mr. Friedman while at Washington. I feel certain that with each year he will more and more establish himself as a writer who will command a distinguished place in the literature of the country. Very respectfully yours, James H Eckels [*19890*][For 1 attachment see ca 2-5-02, "White House"][*Ackd 2-7-1902*] ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY 214 BROADWAY New York, February 5, 1902. To The President. Sir:- After the conference with yourself, the Attorney General, Commissioners Knapp and Prouty, and Mr. Paul Morton, to which you were so kind as to invite me on Thursday last, I called, in company with Mr. Morton, upon the Commissioners at their office. Upon being informed that the court was in session, Mr. Morton called out Commissioner Knapp, who then suggested that we should come back in an hour and a half. As I told Mr. Knapp, other engagements prevented my so doing. It was then understood that Mr. Morton, who was interested in the case then pending before the Commission, should remain at their office. I remained in Washington all day Thursday and Friday, but have heard nothing further, either from the Commissioners or from Mr. Morton, on the lines of the work which you requested us and others to do. On my return to New York I wrote a personal note to Mr. Cassatt, informing him of what had taken place, and I did not fail to draw his attention to the fact that, in reply to your question as to whether my views coincided with those of Mr. Cassatt, I had answered frankly and positively No, that our views differed radically. I am this morning in receipt of a letter from Mr. Cassatt, in which, while indicating a willingness to take part in, or be represented at, a conference between the gentlemen mentioned by you, he expressed the fear, which I have all along entertained, that, in view of the diametrically opposite views which Mr. Cassatt and I hold, nothing would be accomplished by such a meeting. Notwithstanding this, I would be willing, as I think Mr. Cassatt also would, to try. Unfortunately Senator Elkins [*19891*]-2- ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY 214 BROADWAY New York, has introduced in the Senate a bill which will I presume precipitate a general debate at an early date. Under these circumstances, is it worth while to attempt anything on the lines which you suggested? Believe me, With great respect, Very sincerely yours, Stuyvesant Fish [*19892*][For 1 attachment see ca. 2-7-02][*Ackd 2/7/1902*] CAPITAL STOCK $300,000. Virginia Beach Development Company, NORFOLK, VA., VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. JAMES S. GROVES, VICE PRESIDENT & CORR. SEC'Y Norfolk, Va. Feb. 5th, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- I have had recently placed in my hands for sale, an old Colonial Homestead in southern Georgia, known as "Cedar Hill," and looking over the papers I find a letter which shows that the property formerly belonged to your ancestors, and which I thought might be of interest to you, and I herewith enclose same. The property is situated in the extreme southern part of Ga. in Liberty County, thirty miles south from Savannah, one mile from the town of Riceboro on the S.A.L.R.R. on the main line to Florida. It contains between eight hundred and ten hundred acres, four hundred of which are under cultivation, balance all well timbered. The land is very fertile and suitable for raising any southern crops, and well adapted for stock raising. Any kind of improved farming machinery can be used, as the land is very level and free from stumps. There is a young orchard of ten acres of the celebrated LaConte Pears, that are now in good bearing. In the yard are a large number of large Cedar, and large Oaks covered with the native moss, also a number of t the famous Japonica trees, that produce during the winter the most beautiful flowers. This property is owned by an old friend of mine who lives in Norfolk now, and who has met with business losses during the past few years and is obliged to sell the property. It can be bought at a very low figure, ten thousand dollars for the entire property, which is much less than it is really worth, and is a first class investment at this price. It can be made one of the most desirable winter homes in the south. Hunting is good. Quail, Snipe and Deer. It is only four hours from Charleston, S. C. Cant you arrange to take a run down there and look at the property while on your trip to Charleston, if so I will be pleased to arrange to have the property shown to you, and feel quite sure that you will be repaid for your trip. Very truly yours. Jas. S. Groves 19893[For attachment see ca. 2-3-02][*File PPF Pr*] FROM EDWARD E. HALE 39 HIGHLAND ST ROXBURY, MASS Feb 5 1902 Dear Mr. President: I thank you indeed for your prompt and kind answer. Do not be afraid about your Navy. "We the People" shall let you have it — only we are not in quite the hurry you young bloods are in. By deferring the vote for a month, you see, we have saved 1/12 of 100.000.000, — equal to $8.333.333:33— This is really all I want to spend. if Mr. Gage will send me a [*19894*]check for $1— I shall use it well in the National interest. Your Admiral Ramsay told me that no weapon of offence — used in the Civil War — was of any worth in 1898. Now your friend Holls & I and Mr. Carnegie do not mean to have any wars--before 1910 at the earliest! I was glad to hear from you through Arthur. Always ys Edw. E. Hale.NAVY DEPARTMENT. JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S OFFICE. WASHINGTON. February 5, 1902. Dear Mr. President: I send a table verified from the original report; also some desultory deductions therefrom, some of which may perhaps be of use. Earnestly thanking you for the confidence with which you have honored me, I am, With respect and regard always, Faithfully yours, E.P. Hanna The President. 19895TELEGRAM [*CF*] White House, Washington. 4 WH.H3.KQ. 11 Paid-3:42 p.m. NEW YORK, February 5, 1902. Mr. George B. Cortelyou: Secretary to the President. Your communication of first instant just reached me; am writing fully. J. Adrain Post. [*19897*] Office of the Postmaster General Washington [*File CF*] February 5, 1902. Dear Mr. President: Recalling your suggestion regarding the retention of Mr. Bingham as Collector of Internal Revenue in Alabama, I would suggest that I believe that it is the proper thing to do, but would like to talk over the whole situation in that state before any final conclusions are reached. Very respectfully, HC Payne Postmaster-General. To the President. [*19896*]Office of the Postmaster General Washington [*File CF*] February 5, 1902. Dear Mr. President: Recalling your suggestion regarding the retention of Mr. Bingham as Collector of Internal Revenue in Alabama, I would suggest that I believe that it is the proper thing to do, but would like to talk over the whole situation in that state before any final conclusions are reached. Very respectfully, HC Payne Postmaster-General. To the President. [*19896*] TELEGRAM [*CF*] White House, Washington. 4 WH.H3.KQ. 11 Paid-3:42 p.m. NEW YORK, February 5, 1902. Mr. George B. Cortelyou: Secretary to the President. Your communication of first instant just reached me; am writing fully. J. Adrain Post. [*19897*] [*Ackd 2-7-1902 PPF Pr*] CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, February 5th, 1902. The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I hope you received my letter written last night in a hurry. I dont want you to put yourself to any trouble about the Reception Committee here- that I understand is filled, and a thing of the past. The only thing I thought I would like to go to was the lunch or whatever they are going to give the Prince here- I believe there are to be 200 men invited to meet him and I thought I would like to be one of the 200, but that makes no difference whatever and I do not care and above everything I do not want to bother and worry you about such details, you have so much on hand. I understand my position, as I wrote you, thoroughly as to not having anything to do with Government purchases here and I think you are entirely right,- but if I am not to do it I would like to suggest Mr. George R. Read, if there is any chance of getting the job for him, he is a friend of mine, and also a brother of Mr. William A. Read of Vermilye & Co. who you may remember meeting at the luncheon at the Downtown Club, when you lunched with me last summer. You see how generous I am, when I cannot possibly make a commission myself to be willing to suggest some one else. I dont want to bother you about it but I would like to suggest Read's name on Willie'[s] Read's account, who is a very good friend of mine. [*19898*]CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, 190 George R. Read is one of the leading real estate men in New York, and there is no possible objection to him in any way, and he is entirely able to handle the job. I note what you say about Alice going to the Coronation. I think it is awfully nice for Alice, but I am not quite so sure of the political aspect of it in the South and West- especially the West. Of course, you know this better than I do-- Some men here are quite doubtful about it- thinking, as the feeling is pretty strong, that it may cost you a great deal of support. Of course, I do not know this political [suggestion] situation, however, as well as you do, but I merely tell you the doubts in some people's mind as to the political aspect of the matter,- but you are entirely able to deal with and judge of the situation and I hope you will excuse me for even mentioning it. In case my boy Teddy is here and Corinnie, I suppose they can go on the Government Tug with Corinne and myself to the Launch. I think Uncle Gracie would like to be asked- Corinne feels sure that the Speyers would appreciate it very much--Mr. & Mrs. James Speyer-- Speyer is a royal adherent of yours, and a very warm supporter- in fact, judging from his remarks on different occasions, he is imbued with the fact that "The President can do no wrong," to misquote. [*19899*]CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, 190 My boy Teddy told me yesterday to be sure if I were writing to you, to mention the fact that he was to be in London, at the time of the Coronation, and I fancy would like to be included in your letter to Ambassador Choate. I told him he had better write his own letter to the Administration, which no doubt he will do but I thought I would mention it as I was writing today. Your account for last year will be ready in a short time and I will send it to you. I had some money of yours to invest and I have bought some securities with it- In fact I am buying for you the same things that I am buying for myself, and if they do not show as much profit as I expect we will both be in the same boat. Yours DR [*[obinson]*] [*No answer necessary if you are busy*] [*19990*]Feby 5. [*[02]*] WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.C. Dear Mr. President, The enclosed letter from Col. Woodard, supplements his conversation [*19901*]with you on the subject. Sincerely yours Wm. Cary Sanger [*[SANGER]*]Personal WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS. COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP G. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. February 5th, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt:- I enclose letter received from Mr. Goudy, who you remember was the candidate for Governor the last election. I outfitted a friend for Goff and the Keystone ranch a few days ago. He returned yesterday bringing a live young lion. They got five lions the first day from the Keystone ranch and three the second, together with four cats. One of these lions is said to be the class of your largest one; I have not seen them. He reports Queen as walking up to one of these lions on a rimrock without any particular excitement in her demeanor and all alone until she was near enough to grab him, when she closed her jaws on him and, in the course of the turmoil, rolled with him some 200 feet down the mountain side without breaking her hold. One of the big ranchers along the Gila I met the other day. He told me he shot a very large lion this fall, coming on him by accident; that I could have everything his place afforded and make it central for a hunt. This man is rich and has everything of use on a trip, so I shall send Goff down there next fall before the bear hole up and let him study the country with care with the idea of making 19902The President-2 it our central place a year from this spring. A telephone from Kent yesterday tells me that he is back with a line from you for me. I have an appointment with Senator Wolcott in Denver tomorrow and shall learn at that time what Kent hast to say. Always most sincerely, Philip B. Stewart PBS-P Encl.[*[For 1 attachment see ca. 2-5-02 Stewart & 2-4-02 Gowdy]*]Ackd 2-6-1902 File Schley [shorthand notation] Coudert Brothers, Counsellors at Law, 71 Broadway, New York. FREDERIC R. COUDERT. PAUL FULLER. DANIEL J. HOLDEN. FREDERIC COUDERT, Jr. LORENZO SEMPLE. JOHN R. MURRAY. CHARLES R. SAMUELS. February 5th, 1902. My dear Mr. President: Heretofore in discussing the censure of Admiral Dewey by the Secretary of the Navy, I have limited myself to showing that the question of command was actually and necessarily involved in the questions submitted to the court of Inquiry; that much evidence was taken on the hearing that bore upon this question and upon none other and that, therefore, Admiral Dewey was not guilty of an impropriety in expressing an opinion upon a question thus submitted and litigated before a court of which he was a member. Not only was he not guilty of an impropriety, but I have, I think, shown that as it was impossible intelligently to judge an officer's conduct in battle without first ascertaining his rank, it was the duty of the court to determine Schley's status in the battle. Beyond this I have not gone, nor have I up to this time discussed nor considered whether Admiral Dewey's decision that Schley was in absolute command at the battle of Santiago, was in accordance with the evidence in the case. Whether the command had actually devolved on Schley as the next ranking officer, is a question of fact to be determined upon all the evidence, and I was not sure that I had knowledge of all the evidence bearing upon this question, and, therefore, was not in position either to agree or disagree with Dewey's finding upon this point. But the Judge Advocate in his reply to Schley's appeal goes far to supply this defect of evidence, and it seems to me he has furnished all the evidence 19904FREDERIC R. COUDERT. PAUL FULLER. DANIEL J. HOLDEN. FREDERIC R. COUDERT, Jr. LORENZO SEMPLE. JOHN P. MURRAY. CHARLES B. SAMUELS. Coudert Brothers, Counsellors at Law, 71 Broadway, New York. Washington, D.C. 619 Bond Building. Paris, 35 Boulevard Haussmann. Havana Calle De Tacon No. 2. BENJAMIN F. TRACY, COUNSEL. -2- evidence that is essential to a full and complete understanding of the case. That Sampson was absent from the fleet at the opening of the battle on his way to Siboney, whither he was proceeding under orders from the Secretary of the Navy, to arrange with General Schafter a plan by which the Army and Navy should co-operate in their movements against Santiago, is undisputed. Before leaving he had advised the fleet of his intended absence by the signal "Disregard movements of Commander-in-Chief." We find in the reply of the Judge Advocate that at the opening of the battle, the following signals were given: * At 9.34 A.M., IOWA to BROOKLYN, "Enemy's ships escaping". At 9.35 A.M., this signal was repeated by the BROOKLYN to the fleet. { At 9.36 A.M., the BROOKLYN to the fleet, "Clear for action". { At 9.45 A.M., BROOKLYN to fleet, "Close up". [*(These signals were made I presume, to the Division under Commodore Schley.)*] The first question that naturally occurs to one after reading these signals, is why did the IOWA signal Schley instead of to Sampson? There can be but one answer to this question and that is that the New York was not within signalling distance of the IOWA. Did the INDIANA, which is said to have been nearest to the NEW YORK, or any ship of the entire fleet signal the NEW YORK that "the enemy's ships are escaping". The absence of such a signal makes it [* *No signal of any kind was made by "Iowa" to Brooklyn. General Signal 258 was hoisted to the whole fleet New York & Brooklyn included - Brooklyn repeated the signal which is never done by Comd'r-in-Chief R.D.E.*] [*19905*]Coudert Brothers, Counsellors at Law, 71 Broadway, New York. FREDERIC R. COUDERT. PAUL FULLER. DANIEL J. HOLDEN. FREDERIC COUDERT, Jr. LORENZO SEMPLE. JOHN R. MURRAY. CHARLES R. SAMUELS. Washington D.C. Bond Building. Paris, 35 Boulevard Haussmann Havana Calle de Tacon No. 2. BENJAMIN TRACY, COUNSEL. -3- absolutely certain that at the opening of the battle the NEW YORK was not within signalling distance. This being the case, the question to be determined is did the command, under the circumstances, devolve upon the next ranking officer. This, it seems to me, admits of no doubt. A fleet can never for a moment be without a commander. Here the fleet was surprised by the sudden appearance of the enemy during temporary absence of the Commander-in-Chief. He was beyond signalling distance and could not, therefore, be informed of the appearance of the enemy. Is the fleet, therefore, without a commanding officer, who is present and able personally to direct its movements? To hold that under such circumstances the fleet is without a commander, is not only against all military rule but would constitute a precedent utterly destructive of all co-ordiante movements of military forces in battle, leaving each captain at liberty to fight "on his own deck". It is difficult to imagine a greater disaster to the Navy than such a precedent established by the decision of the Commander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. I am with great respect, Your obedient servant, B.F. Tracy 19906New York, February 5, 1902. Hon. Secretary of the Treasury. Dear Sir: I see that a lot of ladies are opposed to the Dock regulations, as Dooley would say, "touchin on an appertainin to" the examination of passengers' baggage on the docks of the incoming steamers. Please do not let up one iota on the system. These rich people who travel abroad, buy at the expense of our trades people, should pay duty. I have letters written from abroad. I tell them come in like Americans. Do not tell lies and act like loyal Americans. I see by the petition on to-day's Herald it is signed by ladies whom I know personally. One is the second wife of my own Union Commander, under whom I fought in the Army of the Potomac. Please do not let sentiment carry the day. The officials are gentlemanly. I believe in Surveyor Croft's sentiments "Search their pockets." Once in a while I meet relatives at the dock and we pay duty. I do not belong to any Organization, but as a "protectionist" I write and am indignant. From my experience the ladies are wrong as to incivility. Yours very truly, (Signed) Kiliaen Van Rensselaer. Known personally to his Excellency the President. [*19907*][Enc in Shaw, 2-10-02][*[ca. 2-5-02]*] [*File CF*] Stewart, Philip B. Colorado Springs, Colo. Enclose letter from Mr. Goudy, who was the candidate for Governor last election. Mr. Goudy says "if we can get rid of two or three men it will do more to arouse our people than anything else. I refer to Brady, of the Mint, and Vickroy, Assistant Postmaster. These men are rank poison to our party. Hodges is bad enough, but they are worse." Mr. Stewart refers to success of Goff on recent hunting trip to the Keystone ranch. Mr. Stewart has received a telephone message from Kent telling him he is back with a line from the President to him (Stewart). Has an appointment with Senator Wolcott in Denver tomorrow (6th) and shall learn at that time what Kent has to say. [*19908*] [*File*] February 5, 1902. The following papers have this day been forwarded to the Secretary of War: "Proceedings of the Board on Brevets and Medals". "List No.3, Brevets recommended for services in the Philippine Islands". "List Y, Recommendation for Brevets and Medals unfavorably considered." "List No. 1, Brevets Recommended for the Cuban Campaign." "List No. 2, Brevets Recommended for the Porto Rican Campaign." "List No. 6, Medals of Honor Recommended for (a) Service in Cuba (b) Service in the Philippine Islands; and (c) Services in China." "List No. 7, Certificates of Merit recommended." [*19909*][attached to Stewart 2-5-02][*[ca. 2-5-02]*] [*File CF*] Stewart, Philip B. Colorado Springs, Colo. Enclose letter from Mr. Goudy, who was the candidate for Governor last election. Mr. Goudy says "if we can get rid of two or three men it will do more to arouse our people than anything else. I refer to Brady, of the Mint, and Vickroy, Assistant Postmaster. These men are rank poison to our party. Hodges is bad enough, but they are worse." Mr. Stewart refers to success of Goff on recent hunting trip to the Keystone ranch. Mr. Stewart has received a telephone message from Kent telling him he is back with a line from the President to him (Stewart). Has an appointment with Senator Wolcott in Denver tomorrow (6th) and shall learn at that time what Kent has to say. [*19908*] [*File*] February 5, 1902. The following papers have this day been forwarded to the Secretary of War: "Proceedings of the Board on Brevets and Medals". "List No.3, Brevets recommended for services in the Philippine Islands". "List Y, Recommendation for Brevets and Medals unfavorably considered." "List No. 1, Brevets Recommended for the Cuban Campaign." "List No. 2, Brevets Recommended for the Porto Rican Campaign." "List No. 6, Medals of Honor Recommended for (a) Service in Cuba (b) Service in the Philippine Islands; and (c) Services in China." "List No. 7, Certificates of Merit recommended." [*19909*]Groves, James S. Norfolk, Va. "Cedar Hill", Georgia, formerly belonging to General Daniel Stewart is offered for sale at $10,000; asks if the President can arrange to visit it on his trip to Charleston, with view to purchase. [*[ca. 2-5-02]*] [*No 7*] [*19910*] [[shorthand]] [*[ca 2-5-02]*] WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. When Mr Friedman comes, the President particularly desires to see him. [*19911*][*[attached to Groves, 2-5-02]*] [*[attached to Eckels, 2-5-02]*]Groves, James S. Norfolk, Va. "Cedar Hill", Georgia, formerly belonging to General Daniel Stewart is offered for sale at $10,000; asks if the President can arrange to visit it on his trip to Charleston, with view to purchase. [*[ca. 2-5-02]*] [*No 7*] [*19910*] [[shorthand]] [*[ca 2-5-02]*] WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. When Mr Friedman comes, the President particularly desires to see him. [*19911*][*[attached to Graves, 2-5-02]*] [*[attached to Eckels, 2-5-02]*][*[ca 2-5-02]*] No vessel of the American fleet had five inch guns except the Brooklyn, and no vessel had four inch guns except the Iowa. Crediting the Brooklyn with all hits reported by the board as five inch, and the Iowa with all four inch, it appears that the Brooklyn made 12 hits and the Iowa 11, upon all 4 vessels. Dividing equally the hits marked by the board as doubtful, that is marked "4 or 5 inch" or "5 or 6 inch," and crediting the Brooklyn with one-half each for all these, and the Iowa with one-half for each marked "4 or 5 inch," the score stands: Brooklyn 15, Iowa 13. Assuming that the Colon surrendered not by reason of injuries received, as she was very slightly injured, but by virtue of having been overtaken in the chase, and for that reason leaving the Colon out of the computation, it appears that the Teresa, Oquendo, and Vizcaya were struck by 12-1/2 five shots which may be credited to the Brooklyn, and by 13 four inch shots which may be credited to the Iowa. During the engagement the Brooklyn fired 473 five inch shells, of which it appears from the foregoing statement that 15 took effect, making a percentage of about 3. The Iowa fired 251 four inch shells, with a total of 13 hits, making a percentage of about 5. Assuming equal skill in gunnery, these figures tend to show that the Iowa was more favorably situated with respect to the enemy 199122 during the battle than was the Brooklyn. The number of guns carried by each of these two vessels --12 five inch by the Brooklyn, and 6 four inch by the Iowa--would seem to be in favor of the former vessel. since with the greater number of guns she would naturally be able to take better advantage of favorable moments for placing hits. Upon the question whether the Spanish ships broke through the American battle line without suffering material injury, the board's report throws light in the following finding with respect to the Vizcaya: The number of shells that struck the ship seemed to show by their direction that about one-half struck as she was leaving harbor--the shells ranging aft-- and the other half as she was attempting to run away. (Appendix, Bu. Nav., p. 588) While the board does not so report in terms, it appears that much damage was inflicted upon the Teresa, as she was coming out, for example, the board says (Appendix, pp. 576-77): An 8-inch shell struck the shield of the second 5.5-inch (14 centimeter) gun, passed through it, ranging aft, and exploded. The effect of the explosion upon almost everything about the decks in that vicinity must have been terrific. X X X X X An 8-inch shell struck the gun deck just under the after barbette; passed through the skin of the ship, and exploded, ranging aft. The damage done by this shell was very great. All men in that locality must 199133 have been killed or badly wounded. The beams were torn and ripped, and the longitudinal bulkhead between the two cabins was badly damaged. The fragments of this shell passed across the deck and out through the starboard side at an angle of 45°. This shell also cut the fire main. In the case of the Oquendo, it is interesting to note, however, that the direction of the great majority of the shots by which the vessel was struck, where given at all, is given as "ranging forward," indicating that the shots took effect after the Oquendo had passed the vessels firing them. The enemy's ships do not appear, so far as the board discovered, to have been struck by 12 or 13 inch shells, except the Teresa, which vessel received 2 ranging from aft forward. [*The senior officer of the Board's subcommittee charged with the particular duty of measuring shot marks in Spanish vessels was Lt. Comd'r N.E. Mason, executive officer of the Brooklyn. Lt. Capehart was a member of the committee.--E.P.W.*] [*19914*]Batteries during battle of Santiago. Iowa. 6 4" guns. 8 8" " 4 12" " Oregon. 4 6" guns. 8 8" " 4 13" " Indiana. 4 6" guns. 8 8" " 4 13" " Brooklyn. 12 5" guns. 8 8" " Texas. 6 6" guns. 2 12" " 19915[[shorthand]] 1 4 5 0 8 1 2 7 1 2 1 L x 4 ' 5 5 or 6Data from log books as printed in "Appendix--Exhibit A," record of proceedings of the Court of Inquiry. OREGON (page 97): At 11.30 all the Spanish ships except the Cristobal Colon were on fire and in on the beach. NEW YORK (page 107): About 10.30 Teresa headed inshore and ran on the beach. About 10.45 the Oquendo did the same. About 11.30 the Vizcaya ran inshore, struck her colors, and afterwards ran on the beach. TEXAS (p 145): At 11.10 the Vizcaya sheered in for shore, and a few minutes afterwards struck her colors. IOWA (p. 213): At 10.05 Oquendo took fire, hauled down her colors, and ran for the beach. At 10.15 Teresa did the same. At 10.40 Vizcaya turned and headed for the beach, hauling down her colors as she went. BROOKLYN (p. 251): About 11.00 Vizcaya stood in to the beach. VIXEN (p. 272): At 11.01 Vizcaya ported, as if seeking the entrance to Asseradero. At 11.07 her colors were evidently down. 19916 Calibre of Guns. Vessels 4" 4" or 5" 5" 5" or 6" 8" 12" Teresa. 1 4 3 2 Oquendo. 6 3 1 1 4 Vizcaya. 4 1 5 5 Colon. 2 1 Total 11 4 12 2 12 2 19917Ammunition Expended by the U.S. Navy at the Battle of Santiago. TEXAS, 8 - 12-inch 97 - 6-inch 400 - 6-pdr. 330 - 1-pdr, & 37 m/m. ---- 835 INDIANA, 13 - 13-inch 61 - 8-inch 33 - 6-inch 1744 - 6-pdr. 25 - 1-pdr. ---- 1876 BROOKLYN, 100 - 8-inch 473 - 5-inch 1200 - 6-pdr. 800 - 1-pdr. ---- 1973 IOWA 31 - 12-inch 35 - 8-inch 251 - 4-inch 1056 - 6-pdr. 100 - 1-pdr. ---- 1473 OREGON 34 - 13-inch 123 - 8-inch 41 - 6-inch 1564 - 6-pdr. 141 - 1-pdr. ---- 1903 GLOUCESTER 589 - 6-pdr. 780 - 3-pdr. ---- 1369 F [*19918*] [*[Enc in Haines, 2-5-02]*]?2 THE MILWA? ?WENTIETH YEAR. WEDNESDAY, SCHLEY GAINS NOT A LITTLE President Roosevelt Decides that All Charges Against the Admiral Befor eSampson Took Charge at Santiago Fall to the Ground. His Record Up to that Date is Made Clean by Retaining Him—Sampson Held to be Technically, and in Fact, in Command on the Day of Battle NEW YORK, Feb. 5—The Herald this morning publishes a dispatch from Washington which outlines what the president will decide on the appeal of Admiral Schley. The decision will be adverse to the admiral on the question as to who was in command at the battle of Santiago, but favorable to him in other respects. The decision which may now be expected any day from the White House, will emphatically declare: That Rear Admiral Sampson was technically and actually in command of the American forces which destroyed the Spanish squadron at Santiago de Cuba {*19919*] That the battle was fought in accordance with the paln prepared and adopted by Rear Admiral Sampson. That Read Admiral Schley and the Brooklyn acted in accordance with the plan until the Brooklyn made her famous loop. which left an opening in the blockade line through which the Spanish fleet steamed. That both Read Admiral Sampson and Rear Admiral Schley hoisted signals at the beginning of the battle which were not obeyed, as the captains of the ships were acting in accordance with the plan determined upon before the battle. That during the chase of the Colon, Read Admiral Schley was technically in command of the left wing of the American squadron, but hoisted no signal and gave no orders which in the slightest degree influenced the operation of any ship save the brooklyn. That by retaining Read Admiral Schley as second in command after his arrival at Santiago on June 1 Rear Admiral Sampson condoned the "reprehensible conduct" of that officer. The president will generally approve the unanimous findings of the court and will absolutely endorse the position taken by Secretary Long. Notwithstanding the ovations Admiral Schley is receiving wherever he goes, the president considers it his duty to find as he does. THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION. The president has shown excellent common sense in his decision on the Schley appeal. He brings a new principle to bear which effectually clears the field, when he holds that it was all out of order to bring charges against Schley fro anything ocurring before the battle fo Santiago, for the navy department and Admiral Sampson, by permitting him to continue his command, condoned all those things and made his record clear to the date mentioned. As to that part of the decision holding that Sampson was in command at the destruction of the Spanish fleet, the partisans will continue to squabble; but sensible people will let it alone, if for no better reason than that nothing more can be done. It is now in order to put a stop to all further controversy. [*19920*] [*Ackd 2-8-1902*] Personal Naval Home Philadelphia Penna The President My dear Sir: I have the honor to return herewith the statement which came this morning. I made the notes in pencil so they can be easily erased if you wish to show or publish the statement as one which I subscribed to when you questioned me. I am sure you will not believe I seek to have my views adopted but that I only wish the right opinion to prevail. May I refer to a subject you called up since it concerns the officers and men of the Oregon, who represent to me that their services have not been recognized. You asked why the Oregon made such speed and I fear you have read the statement [*19921*]of Captain Cook on page 896 of the Schley Court of Inquiry record that she had not shifted boilers, making it a fortuitous circumstance,--but that you did not read his correction on page 1156 when he has learned that she always had [steam] fires under all boilers. I also wish you would allow me to quote from my explanation dated March 16, 1901, required because of my comments upon the results of my advancement in numbers "If it be said that I had the fasted ship I wish to call attention to the facts, that she was not so classed, and that not one of her boilers was used for condensing though the resulting discomfort to all hands was an additional hardship for her commanding officer." As you may feel from all this that I would prejudice you in my favor I am willing to confess to you, who have drawn me towards you so strongly, that I often question my qualifications as an officer, and the advisability of such advancement as my friends would obtain for me. I sometimes think that a reward would perhaps detract from the pleasure I now have in feeling that not ambition, but a sense of duty alone governed or guided me. Having no fixed religious connections I should look to the welfare of my fellow men no matter what their nation may be. "My country right or wrong" does not ring true to me. Perhaps it should, so I do not regret being near the end of active duty. But I love all who have or would honor me. I thank you so much for what you said about Mrs Roosevelt. Believe me to be very sincerely as I am Very respectfully yours C.E. Clark, Captain U.S.N. 19022Hold Washington D.C Feby 6-1902 Dear Mr President- I have made two additions or corrections to the statement & return it herewith. As it now stands it is absolutely correct according to my best belief. Respectfully yours R.D. Evans 19923[*Ackd 3-11-1902*] [*PPF B*] [[shorthand notation]] Boston Mass Feb 6th/02 Mr Geo. B. Cortelyou Sec'ty to the President Washington D.C. Dear Sir I have just returned to Boston, and rec'd yours of Mar. 3rd in answer to which I wish to say that I would be most pleased to instruct the President in the science of Jiu-Jitsu (or the Japanese secret art of self defence). I could come to Washington at any time. I cannot explain my system, but can show more in a minute, than I could tell in a month My charge for a full course of instruction is $100.00 For that I will keep teaching the President until he has mastered the art, which he ought to do in about 3 weeks. I think I ought to have my railroad fares to Washington & return. Very Truly Yours Jno. J. O'Brien [*19924*][For 1. enclosure see ca. 2-6-02][[shorthand]] [*Ackd by wire 2/7/1902 PPF pr*] 28 Broadway New York Feby 6-1902 Dear President Roosevelt-- I plan to be in Washington this coming Sunday, going down either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, and staying probably, with Senator Allison. Of course while there I want to see you - and I should value the privilege of a short talk with you about some N.Y. matters, if it [*19925*]business, and with heartfelt wishes for yourself, believe me, Very Faithfully Yours James R. Sheffield To President Theodore Roosevelt. White House is possible for you to wedge it in somehow. If not possible or convenient I'll understand it, and will come down again later in the winter. I shant leave N.Y. before Friday afternoon and most likely not until Saturday morning in case you wish to telegraph me. With earnest wishes for the success of the corking good fight you are having over the Cuban [*19926*][*[For 1 enc see 2-3-02, Wainwright]*] Personal. Annapolis, Maryland February 6, 1902. Dear Mr. President, I enclose you my statement, with the corrections made by the pen, and also a clean copy, so that you may see the alterations I thought necessary. I believe the statement exactly conveys my ideas. Sincerely yours, Richard Wainwright The President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D.C. [*19927*]EXCELSIOR STATE OF NEW YORK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S ROOM ALBANY [*Ackd 2-11-1902 CF*] Feb. 6, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President: I take the liberty of enclosing a letter and some clippings regarding Mr. Sharkey, which I hope may receive your favorable attention. What Mr. Fawcett, who is president of the Invincible Club--next to the Union League Club the largest and most influential in the borough of Brooklyn--says is true. I sent you yesterday resolutions passed by the Morton Club and the Kings County Republicans Club, which next to the invincible Club are the most influential Republican clubs in our borough. I am advised on the most reliable authority that the action of all these clubs was spontaneous and, as the resolutions show, was unanimous. Mr. Fawcett, who writes the letter I enclose today, is one of our most respected citizens and knows what he is talking about. I beg to remain, Yours very respectfully, Timothy L. Woodruff. [*[Woodruff]*] (Enclosures) [*19928*][For 1 enc. see Fawcett 2-5-02]File 30 Broad Street, New York City, February 6, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. Sir: We beg leave, as attorneys for rear-Admiral W.T. Sampson, and on his behalf, to submit the following statement in connection with the petition of Read-Admiral W.S. Schley, asking relief from his condemnation as reported by a court of Inquiry and approved by the Secretary of the Navy. No argument will be submitted as to the volunteered opinion of the presiding member of the court upon the question of command of Santiago. We repeatedly applied for an opportunity to present evidence upon this point to the court, and our request was as often refused, and we are confident that an attempt to pronounce an adverse judgment where a hearing has been denied is as plain a violation of simple good faith that it has no chance of receiving your approval. We were ready then, and are still ready, to produce much evidence which was not offered before the court on this question. We are prepared to show that the statement that the New York, at the beginning of the battle, "was out of sight of each and every ship of the blockading squadron but one" is inaccurate. We are ready to show that under Navy Regulations, and the judicial interpretation thereof, Rear-Admiral Sampson was, during the battle, in command of every single vessel in the American line. There is abundance of testimony available to show that from the beginning of the battle every American vessel at Santiago was in sight of the New York. There is evidence at hand, both record and parol, to show that whenever the commander in chief left the blockading line in front of Santiago he hoisted the signal "Disregard movements of commander in chief," proceeded to that point where, under the regulations, his immediate command of the squadron ceased, and then signaled to the next in rank to take command, and that on the morning of July 3 the commander in chief had given instructions to have ready for hoisting the signal directing Commodore Schley to assume command; that this signal was to be hoisted when, under the regulations, the appropriate moment arrived; that that moment had not arrived, and that such signal had not been hoisted when the enemy endeavored to escape from the harbor. 19929 Prof. J.J. O'Brien, 12 Rosemary St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Teacher of Jiu Jitsu The Japanese Secret Science of Self Defense and Physical Culture. 19930[*File*] 30 Broad Street, New York City, February 6, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. Sir: We beg leave, as attorneys for Rear-Admiral W. T. Sampson, and on his behalf, to submit the following statement in connection with the petition of Rear-Admiral W.S. Schley, asking relief from his condemnation as reported by a court of Inquiry and approved by the Secretary of the Navy: No argument will be submitted as to the volunteered opinion of the presiding member of the court upon the question of command of Santiago. We repeatedly applied for an opportunity to present evidence upon this point to the court, and our request was as often refused, and we are confident that an attempt to pronounce an adverse judgment where a hearing has been denied is so plain a violation of simple good faith that it has no chance of receiving your approval. We were ready then, and are still ready, to produce much evidence which was not offered before the court on this question. We are prepared to show that the statement that the New York, at the beginning of the battle, "was out of sight of each and every ship of the blockading squadron but one" is inaccurate. We are ready to show that under Navy Regulations, and the judicial interpretation thereof, Rear-Admiral Sampson was, during the battle, in command of every single vessel in the American line. There is abundance of testimony available to show that from the beginning of the battle every American vessel at Santiago was in sight of the New York. There is evidence at hand, both record and parol, to show that whenever the commander in chief left the blockading line in front of Santiago he hoisted the signal "Disregard movements of commander in chief," proceeded to that point where, under the regulations, his immediate command of the squadron ceased, and then signaled to the next in rank to take command, and that on the morning of July 3 the commander in chief had given instructions to have ready for hoisting the signal directing Commodore Schley to assume command; that this signal was to be hoisted when, under the regulations, the appropriate moment arrived; that that moment had not arrived, and that such signal had not been hoisted when the enemy endeavored to escape from the harbor. [*19929*] Prof. J.J. O'Brien, 21 Rosemary St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Teacher of Jiu Jitsu The Japanese Secret Science of Self Defense and Physical Culture. [*19930*]2 From the Oregon, too, there is available evidence to show that when the first shot was fired the quartermaster of the Oregon, using the long glass, could, from the position of that vessel near the center of the line, read the New York's battle signals then flying. All this evidence was ready to be presented to the court of inquiry, and it is ready to be presented to you. It was not admitted before the court because it refused to go into the question of command. Rear- Admiral Sampson has never objected, and does not now object, to any inquiry to determine the question of command. He has, however, reported that he was in command at that battle. As commander in chief he has made his recommendations concerning the promotions. He has been recognized by the executive and judicial departments of the Government as being in command, and he asks that when the accuracy of his reports is questioned, he be at least permitted to hear the evidence in opposition, and to permit his brother officers to come forward with the testimony thy are ready to give in his behalf. There is further an abundance of evidence available to establish the fact that what the applicant now calls "the complete and total failure of the prearranged order of battle" was due wholly to his own disobedience of the orders of the commander in chief. These orders were to close in and to hold the enemy at the harbor's mouth. Commodore Schley so understood these orders. He hoisted that very signal. Yet when he saw the enemy approaching that part of the line guarded by his own vessel, he looped. He withdrew from the battle formation, left a hole in the line, interfered with the Texas, which would have stopped the gap, and caused her to back, thereby giving the enemy the double opportunity, of which they availed themselves, to escape through the interval he had made. We have no desire to prolong the controversy. We only ask that before there shall be a finding adverse to Admiral Sampson, either by the President, the courts, or the Navy Department, that he be given the opportunity which has been given to Admiral Schley to present such evidence as may make both sides of the matter clear. Very respectfully. Statton & Campbell and E.S. Theall, Counsel for Rear-Admiral W.T. Sampson.Japanese Art of Self-Defence JUI JITSU BY Prof. J. J. O'BRIEN 19931 or twenty minutes, and I guarantee to perfect my pupils in this science. Boxing takes years to learn, Jui Jitsu only from two to three weeks. You don't have to attack a person, but should a hostile hand be placed on you, you have your opponent instantly. A request to have me call and demonstrate my system, will receive prompt attention. Respectfully, Sir, Prof. J. J. O'BRIEN. P.S.—In learning this science it is not necessary to remove your coat, it is not rough. EXTRACTS FORM LEADING NEWSPAPERS Boston Record.—Jui Jitsu is most wonderful in its effectiveness. Boston Traveller.—The manly art of self defence, as exemplified by Messrs. Jeffries, Fitzsimmons, Corbett, et., al., is but a circumstance to the method of Mr. J. J. O'Brien. Boston Sunday Post.- Jui Jitsu is a Japanese term, it refers to an ingenious system of self defence. Strength is not as much of a factor as the knack of knowing how. San Francisco Call. During the demonstration, O'Brien proved what a weak man, with a knowledge of the game could do against a burly antagonist. New York Sun.- A small man who understands the tricks can snap the elbow joints of an antagonist twice his size, merely by taking proper holds and using certain parts of the body as fulcrums. 19932Dear Sir: Do you know that it is possible for a man, woman or boy irrespective of the consideration of personal strength, to protect him or herself against any form of sudden attack. Perhaps you do not know, the frailest woman or the weakest man can withstand the assault of a person of overwhelmingly greater strength. During a residence of ten years in Japan (where I was Inspector of police), I became initiated into a society, where the science of Jui Jitsu was taught, and from them learned all their holds, grips and twists. Since my return to the United States, I have been urged repeatedly to turn my knowledge to practical account, by giving instruction in the art. The system consists of a scientific use of a number of holds, twists, grips and leverages that enables one when attacked, to instantly overcome the opponent, and disable him seriously, if desired. The lessons are given at the pupils home or office, and must be strictly private. A lesson takes about fifteen New York World. - Demonstration given at police headquarters. There are no weaklings in Mr. Devery's institution. Some are small, but for the most part they are big. But to whichever class the guardians belonged, they were made to wince under those awful grips. Now they swear by it. Handcuffs were good things, but those grips - well, ask a policeman. Boston Daily Globe. - By practicing these holds and grips the weakest mortal becomes the equal of the husky longshoreman. Boston Sunday Herald.-Demonstration given at police headquarters, Boston. Those present included Commissioners Clark, Curtis and Adams, Superintendent Eldridge, all the police captains, Assistant Chief Inspector Dugan, a dozen inspectors and several court officers. Commissioner Adams who is an athlete offered himself for a subject, as he wished to see and feel the effectiveness of the holds, and while he was unwilling to buckle under, "whenever Mr. O'Brien brought out a new trick he was very glad to do so at O'Brien's wish. REFERENCES Mr. Frank Bragg, 36 East St., San Francisco. Jas. J. Corbett, New York. Mr. R. W. Clark, Pemberton Square, Boston. George Chismore, M.D., Bohemian Club, San Francisco. Col. Marion L. Dawson, 320 Broadway, N.Y. Andrew Devery, Detective Sergeant, Police Headquarters, N.Y. James Downing, Detective Sergeant, Police Headquarters, N.Y. Lieut, Lay. H. Everhardt, U.S. Navy. Walter D. Griscom, 320 Broadway, N.Y. William Greer Harrison, Olympic Club, San Francisco. J. A. Hammersmith, Olympic Club, San Francisco. J. J. Hassell, Bohemian Club, San Francisco. E. J. McConnell, 705 Sutter St., San Francisco. Dr. D. A. Sargent, Harvard College. Dr. A. C. Seely, Surgeon U.S.A. of Columbia. Harvey C. Wheeler, 629 Atlantic Ave., Boston. EXHIBITIONS GIVEN TO CLUBS AND PRIVATE PARTIES ON SHORTEST NOTICE [*19933*][*Ackd 2-8-1902 CG*] The Sun New York, Feby 7, 1902. Dear Roosevelt: The unsigned note you refer to must have been mine, as I sent one. I should be happy to see the Schley judgment any night between now and next Wednesday, inclusive. Faithfully yours, Paul Dana [*19935*] [[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-17-1902*] [*2-7-02*] 60 Beacon Street. Dear Theodore What the Executive needs is alleviation. - I respectfully send two volumes of poems ad hoc. Wm. S. Bigelow 7-2-1902 [*19934*] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. [[shorthand]] [*ppf PR*] 2/7 [*[1902?]*] My dear Mr. President I give below list of N.Y. friends for your consideration to invite to the launch - Geo F Baker- 1st Natl Bank J Edward Timmons 4 " " Jared Tappin - Gallitin Nat Bk C N Bliss- 17 Duane St Isaac N. Seligman- Mills Bd'g [Mr & Mrs Jacob. A. Shiff c/o Kahn Loeb & Co] [Jas Speyer- of Speyer & Co] [Geo W Perkins - J P Morgan & Co] H. H. Rogers Standard oil Co 26 Bd'wy Jno A. McCall N.Y. Life Ins Co Truly Yours M A Hanna [*19936*][*Ackd 2-11-1902 CF*] [[shorthand]] [*Personal. Not for public files*] Law Offices of Holls, Wagner & Burghard. 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FREDERICK WM. HOLLS. LOUIS A. WAGNER. EDWARD M. BURGHARD. February 7th, 1902. Dear Mr. President: I am aware that is it wholly unnecessary for any one to suggest to you persistence in the attitude and policy which you have taken after mature deliberation, but I wish to state that I am in constant receipt of evidences, especially from my German friends in the West, to the effect that your firm, courageous and noble attitude, with reference to justice and reciprocity for Cuba, is being most enthusiastically endorsed by that whole element of the population. Moreover, the argument in its favor is entirely ethical, for it is understood that we cannot do right towards Cuba without sacrificing some interests of our own. It is not a German but an Italian proverb which says that "you cannot have an omelet without breaking eggs," and I think it would be well to impress this deep metaphysical verity gently but firmly into the composite skull of the Ways and Means Committee. It is unnecessary to enlarge, but I repeat, from all that I can learn, the overwhelming mass of the people of this country is uncompromisingly supporting your attitude and you are bound to win in the end. I have the honor to remain, dear Mr. President, Very faithfully, Your obedient servant, Frederick W Holls [*19937*][*File*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 11 WU AR GI 17 Paid---5:25p Boston, Mass., Feb. 7. [*[02]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: Billings says Teddys' temperature is lower this afternoon and he seems better. Have wired Edith at Baltimore. George C. Lee, Jr. [*19938*][*9 45 w + Ackd 2-7-1902 PPF*] + U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BIOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D.C. C. Hart Merriam, Chief T. S. Palmer, Assistant Chief February 7, 1902. My Dear Roosevelt: In the very near future I should be glad to talk to you five minutes on a rather urgent Indian matter, and ten minutes on deer distribution. Caspar Whitney tells me your deer book is about to go to press. Since I wrote you on the subject last spring we have learned a good deal about the distribution and relations of some of the species and there are a few important facts you ought to know before publishing. Very truly yours, C. Hart Merriam - The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House. [*19939*][*Rec'd 12 10 p.m. Feby. 1, 1902*] [*Monday 9 45 am Ackd 2-1-1902 12 30 p.m. C.F.*] Headquarters of the Army. Washington. February 1st 1902. Mr President:- I have the honor to request a personal interview at such time as may be most convenient and agreeable to you. I remain, Very Respectfully Nelson A. Miles Lieutenant General Comdg U.S army The President, White House. [*19940*][*Ackd 2-11-1902 Bus F*] THE WORLD'S WORK DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY, PUBLISHERS 34 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK WALTER H. PAGE, Editor 7, February 1902 Dear Mr. Cortelyou, I am grieved to learn from your letter of February 5 that the President thinks that the way in which the extracts from his Introduction to the Wallihan book were published in The World's Work was misleading and could give the impression that the matter was written for the magazine. All that I can say is that I thought that the prefatory editorial note would make the matter perfectly plain, as surely I intended it should. My partners always look at the magazine proofs, and it did not occur to any one of them that the note or the arrangement of the matter was such as to mislead any [*19941*] [*[For 1. enclosure see ca. 11-1901]*] 2 reader; and many persons have spoken to me of the extracts from the introduction but nobody has spoken of them as an article prepared for the magazine. I have to-day, since your letter came, looked at the newspaper comment on the subject. I notice that some of the slap-dash papers did speak of it as "an article" (they are capable of anything), but the careful journals spoke of it as extracts from the introduction to the book. See those that I enclose. But I will thank you to assure the President most earnestly of my regret if anybody has been misled, and especially of my regret that he should have suffered annoyance; and I should like to publish such an explanation, if he will permit me, as will correct any wrong impression that anyone may have received, and to make amends in any other way possible. Very sincerely yours, Walter H. Page George B. Cortelyou Esq. Secty to the President [*19942*][CMN?] GSS 6.08p 12 paid Chg pr TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 14 WU BX GI 10 Paid----5:55p Groton, Mass., Feb. 7. [*[02]*] via Wash DC Feb 7 Mrs. Roosevelt, [*Care Johnson Priceman Conductor White House, Federal Express [Philada] Wilmington Del*] Washington. Four oclock temperature same as at one. Everything going normally. E. Peabody. [*19943*] [*Ansd 2-7-1202 PPF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 7 WU VN JM 14 Paid 3:25 p.m. New York, Feb. 7, 1902. The President:- Distressed to see reports of Ted's illness, in paper. Do telegraph me about it. Douglas Robinson. [*19944*][*Ackd 2-8-1902 CF*] [[shorthand]] [*ca 2-7-02*] [*Letter from J.H. Woodland to T.R. 1/23/02*] WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, WASHINGTON, D. C. Dear Mr Cortelyou The enclosed contains a personal letter which the [*19945*]President wishes to see. Will you have the kindness to hand it to him. Sincerely yours Wm. Cary Sanger [*19946*]File Schley Personal Newport R.I. Feb 7. 1902 Mr President I am honored with your note of Feb 3, 1902, which has just reached me. I have carefully read the enclosure which I return herein signed after slight correction. With much respect Sir Your obedient servant H.C Taylor R. Adml. to The President--. 19947Ackd 2-12-1903 Feb 11 12- 03 PM 1903 Riverside Farm, (mail) Byron, Illinois, Feb. 7th, 1903. To His Excellency,Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Emerson Hough, sponsor for "The Story of the Cowboy","The Girl at the Halfway House","The Mississippi Pubble"and"A Study in Transportation",illustrated by Frederick Remington,that appeared in the Century Magazine a few months ago,in a recent letter to the writer among other good things says: "It is very delightful in the somewhat grimy literary life to find now and again some one who seems really to appreciate the work that is done for the work's sake. In so far as any of us here have done anything to perpetuate the memory of the West,I think we have at least labored in a worthy field,for the spirit of the West has done more for civilization and done it in less time than was ever written in the history of the world." Knowing as I do that there is not another living American who so fully realizes the truthfulness of the above quotation, I have ventured to let you share in the pleasure of it. Ever since you touched the cattle interests of the West in the early 80s the sportsmen of this country have had their eyes open upon you. Your writing,some IV volumes, are upon their library shelves,if not,they repair to the public libraries or borrow them of each other,but,they have read them all,again and again. "Nothing succeeds like success" and American sportsmen are proud of the success which their most illustrious exponent has achieved. As a class,North,South,East and West they believe in 'the strenuous life' and the man who has ever successfully lived it. 19948It needed not the incident of your old Maine guide to tell them how approachable and sympathetic your are-else had this letter never been written. Herewith is a Souvenir of the regard of the sportsmen of America for you,their chief. Most truly have they spoken to you this day through one of their number. This old Roman coin,bearing the bust of imperial Caesar on one side and the letters S C on the other (Senatus Consulatem),was collected by my father,the late Major Albert Woodcock in Italy,when he represented the Arthur administration at the port of Catania in the classically historic island of Sicily. The old Major,God bless his memory,pressed as close up to the erupting volcano (Mt Aetna) as the human may go and live. His consular reports to this government are among the best accounts of of the eruption of that day. I noted with interest the recent visit of the Blackfeet Indian delegation,headed by Chief White Calf,to the National Capitol. In a letter to the undersigned from George Bird Grinnell (dated New York,Jan.,28th,1903) the death of White Calf was thus forecasted: "In speaking of the Blackfeet,I ought to say that 15 of these people have just been on to Washington on some business connected with their reservation, and I spent the greater part of last week with them,trying to advise and help." "I am sorry to say that the old chief,my adoptive father,now lies very ill in Washington with penumonia,and,as he is about 80 years of age,I am very anxious about him." Your communications with that body of Indians in the old sign language of the mountains and the plains pleased'strenuous people; the wide world over.As ever I am Your friend and fellow sportsman, Dr. A.J. Woodcock 19949[For 1. attachment see Woodcock, 2-7-03][*File*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 19 WU BI GI Montgomery: Following from Boston: "Ayer is in direct communication with Mr. Peabody at Groton and will be all night. Latest from sick room 7:30 very favorable." Young, Washington, Feb 7. [*[02]*] 11:03p. [*19950*] [*File*] [[shorthand]] February 7, 1902. Owing to the illness of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., with pneumonia (at Groton Mass.,) Mrs. Roosevelt has been obliged to recall her invitations for tea on Monday next, the 10th instant, from 4 to 6; and also to cancel all her engagements in Washington for the present. Mrs. Roosevelt leaves for Groton this afternoon and will probably have to remain for some days. [*19951*][*File*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 19 WU BI GI Montgomery: Following from Boston: "Ayer is in direct communication with Mr. Peabody at Groton and will be all night. latest from sick room 7:30 very favorable." Young, Washington, Feb 7. [*[02]*] 11:03p. [*19950*] [*File*] [[shorthand notation]] February 7, 1902. Owing to the illness of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., with pneumonia at Groton Mass., Mrs. Roosevelt has been obliged to recall her invitations for tea on Monday next, the 10th instant, from 4 to 6; and also to cancel all her engagements in Washington for the present. Mrs. Roosevelt leaves for Groton this afternoon and will probably have to remain for some days. [*19951*][[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-7-1902 CF*] Fish, Stuyvesant, New York City. Referring to recent conference with the President, states that he is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Cassatt, in which, while indicating a willingness to take part in, or be represented at, a conference between the gentlemen mentioned by the President, Mr. Cassatt expressed the fear that, in view of the diametrically opposite views which Mr. Cassatt and Mr. Fish hold, nothing would be accomplished by such a meeting. However, Mr. Fish would be willing to try. Unfortunately, Senator Elkins has introduced in the Senate a bill which will, Mr. Fish presumes, precipitate a general debate at an early date..Under the circumstances, is it worth while to attempt anything on the lines which the President suggested? [*19952*] [*IBR Mexican Herald Feb 7th 1902*] TALKS ABOUT SCHLEY PROMINENT NEW YORKER CALLS FUSS UNDIGNIFIED. Attributes It Largely to Political Schemers—Schley May Be Next Democratic Candidate for Presidency —Pot Will Be Kept Boiling. James Brown Potter arrived in the city from New York on Wednesday and expects to remain for several months looking after his extensive agricultural interests in different parts of the republic. Mr. Potter is a busy New York man, and is in close touch with the leading men of affairs of the United States, both in a commercial and political way, following the drift of American affairs with something more than the interest of a casual observer. "Admiral Schley is in the hands of the politicians." said Mr. Potter last evening, "and I am of the impression that when the next national democratic ticket is named Admiral Schley will head the list. "Politicians have no dignity when they settle on a man for a candidate, and the controversy between the two admirals interested in the Santiago affair has been made furious by the politicians through the medium of the newspapers, for the simple purpose of arousing the sentiment and sympathy of the masses in favor of Schley in order that he may, when the time comes, poll the popular vote. The American people like sentiment, the south is especially chivalrous, and there seems to be no measures available at the present time for solidifying the north like the warming up of the difficulty between our two naval officers. [*19953*] "The time existed when a democrat was a democrat and a republican was a republican in the United States but those strict party lines are not as essential to the American voter as they were years ago. The democrats with the independent republican vote elected Cleveland to the presidency, and the republicans with the independent democratic vote elected William McKinley. The democratic politicians seem to be of the opinion that the democrats with the sympathetic vote in the present naval controversy will possibly elect Admiral Schley. "Schley naturally declines to admit that he has an intention of becoming a presidential candidate. That is the part of a good politician. It is a good way of having a thing shoved at one. He will visit the South and from what I learned on traveling through the South he will be given a great ovation wherever he goes. The sympathies of the southern people seem to be a unit in his favor. In the north and east it is different. The credit seems to be allotted by the better classes that part of the country to Sampson, the man who planned the blockade. He was the man who set the trap, and the address delivered a few years ago by Col. Roosevelt, then governor of New York in which he defines naval rules, thus placing the honor separately with the men in their respective positions, seems to be the sentiment most generally accepted by the eastern people. "Maryland has taken up the championship of Admiral Schley, and with the assistance of the leading democratic politicians will probably do her best to keep the matter before the public by means of the press, until the time comes for a new president to be elected. It will be a different matter to get a running mate for the present incumbent of the White House. President Roosevelt is not only popular among the men of his party, but he is also inspiring the confidence and favor of the independent democrats, and the country under his direction is not wavering in the general period of prosperity. "The actual disposition of the honors of the naval engagement at Santiago is a matter which should rest entirely with the navy department. The general public should not be called to make a decision, for the simple reason that the general public is not familiar with the inner working of the army and navy, and has no intelligent idea of what is the proper thing under circumstances, where professional technicality is concerned. The world-wide airing of the difficulty is undignified on the part of the American people to say the least."[attached to Fish, 2-5-02][[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-7-1902 CF*] Fish, Stuyvesant, New York City. Referring to recent conference with the President, states that he is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Cassatt, in which, while indicating a willingness to take part in, or be represented at, a conference between the gentlemen mentioned by the President, Mr. Cassatt expressed the fear that, in view of the diametrically opposite views which Mr. Cassatt and Mr. Fish hold, nothing would be accomplished by such a meeting. However, Mr. Fish would be willing to try. Unfortunately, Senator Elkins has introduced in the Senate a bill which will, Mr. Fish presumes, precipitate a general debate at an early date..Under the circumstances, is it worth while to attempt anything on the lines which the President suggested? [*19952*] [*IBR Mexican Herald Feb 7th 1902*] TALKS ABOUT SCHLEY PROMINENT NEW YORKER CALLS FUSS UNDIGNIFIED. Attributes It Largely to Political Schemers—Schley May Be Next Democratic Candidate for Presidency —Pot Will Be Kept Boiling. James Brown Potter arrived in the city from New York on Wednesday and expects to remain for several months looking after his extensive agricultural interests in different parts of the republic. Mr. Potter is a busy New York man, and is in close touch with the leading men of affairs of the United States, both in a commercial and political way, following the drift of American affairs with something more than the interest of a casual observer. "Admiral Schley is in the hands of the politicians." said Mr. Potter last evening, "and I am of the impression that when the next national democratic ticket is named Admiral Schley will head the list. "Politicians have no dignity when they settle on a man for a candidate, and the controversy between the two admirals interested in the Santiago affair has been made furious by the politicians through the medium of the newspapers, for the simple purpose of arousing the sentiment and sympathy of the masses in favor of Schley in order that he may, when the time comes, poll the popular vote. The American people like sentiment, the south is especially chivalrous, and there seems to be no measures available at the present time for solidifying the north like the warming up of the difficulty between our two naval officers. [*19953*] "The time existed when a democrat was a democrat and a republican was a republican in the United States but those strict party lines are not as essential to the American voter as they were years ago. The democrats with the independent republican vote elected Cleveland to the presidency, and the republicans with the independent democratic vote elected William McKinley. The democratic politicians seem to be of the opinion that the democrats with the sympathetic vote in the present naval controversy will possibly elect Admiral Schley. "Schley naturally declines to admit that he has an intention of becoming a presidential candidate. That is the part of a good politician. It is a good way of having a thing shoved at one. He will visit the South and from what I learned on traveling through the South he will be given a great ovation wherever he goes. The sympathies of the southern people seem to be a unit in his favor. In the north and east it is different. The credit seems to be allotted by the better classes that part of the country to Sampson, the man who planned the blockade. He was the man who set the trap, and the address delivered a few years ago by Col. Roosevelt, then governor of New York in which he defines naval rules, thus placing the honor separately with the men in their respective positions, seems to be the sentiment most generally accepted by the eastern people. "Maryland has taken up the championship of Admiral Schley, and with the assistance of the leading democratic politicians will probably do her best to keep the matter before the public by means of the press, until the time comes for a new president to be elected. It will be a different matter to get a running mate for the present incumbent of the White House. President Roosevelt is not only popular among the men of his party, but he is also inspiring the confidence and favor of the independent democrats, and the country under his direction is not wavering in the general period of prosperity. "The actual disposition of the honors of the naval engagement at Santiago is a matter which should rest entirely with the navy department. The general public should not be called to make a decision, for the simple reason that the general public is not familiar with the inner working of the army and navy, and has no intelligent idea of what is the proper thing under circumstances, where professional technicality is concerned. The world-wide airing of the difficulty is undignified on the part of the American people to say the least."saw the fall of every shot fired by the Oregon and Brooklyn in the chase of the Colon, and were the third ship to arrive at the place of her beaching, as is proven by a photograph of the New York and Vixen taken from the Texas at 1.50 (as established by the Brooklyn's log which notes the signal shown by the New York). This photograph was thus taken 10 minutes before the New York stopped; she is there shown ahead of the Vixen, and the position of the ship [*File Saturday*] [*Personal*] NAVAL WAR COLLEGE, NEWPORT. 8 Feb. 02 Dear Mr. Secretary, I see by the papers that the President "is still engaged in securing the statements of naval officers & & & on the question of supreme command at Santiago on the day of the naval battle". (N.Y. Sun of this date p. 4 col. 1). This statement may of course not be accurate, but if it be so, might I beg [*19954*]to maintain that so far as I know, no officer aboard the New York has been heard in this subject; either before the Court of Inquiry or elsewhere, since the Court began. On the other hand Admiral Schley, Captain Cook and other officers [have been] were heard at length before the Court, and I believe, were enabled to discuss the events of the 3d July in detail. All this of course is before the President. Now no ship saw the action so clearly, from start to finish, as the New York. We saw and heard the first shot fired (which was from the Socapa battery as far as our observation went), saw every movement which was not shrouded by smoke; fired at the torpedo boat destroyers; were within less than a mile of the Vizcaya when she crossed our bows to go ashore; [*19955*]2 from which it was taken (The Texas) must have been about abreast the New York. As she had steadily overhauled the Texas, she must in the next ten minutes have passed her. I write this privately asking you to take the subject into thought; and requesting that if in your judgment [*19956*]it is well to do so, to bring my request unofficially before the President I am Very Respectfully F.E. Chadwick To Honorable John D. Long.[*File PPF*] Lee, Higginson & Co. 44, State Street. Boston. February 8, 1902. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore. By this you will have received my telegram stating that Edith arrived all right. I had a special car on the 8 oclock train and she ought to be with little Ted before 10 a.m. Edith looked well and seemed to be bright Glad to hear that Ted is doing as well as could be expected. If you come on please let me know and I will do what I can here. When Edith wishes to return I will see to everything for her. Love to all Affec yours. George C. Lee Jr. [*19957*][*Ansd-- 11:30 AM 2/8/1902 File PPF PR*] HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY. WASHINGTON, D.C. February 8, 1902. Mr. President: I desire to see you for ten minutes before you go south concerning a matter which I consider of very great importance and which I have had under consideration for several months, and one in which I think you will be deeply interested. Very respectfully. Nelson A. Miles Lieutenant General. The President, White House. [*19958*]TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. COPY. 5 WJ. HG.KQ. 54 Paid - 10:30 a.m. Groton, Mass., February 8, 1902. The President: Ted's symptoms favorable; his mind is clear. Doctor thinks you should not go to Charleston, as anytime within six days the disease may take sudden turn for worse or better; unless to relieve your own mind do not come here; might excite child to see you, and he is not in danger at present. Edith Roosevelt. 19959 F 1902? TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 9 WU HG GI 47 Paid--12:18p ME--New York, Feb. 8. The President: Scrymser has arranged interview Tafft Baylies and myself Friday three oclock. Will this interfere with anything you wish me to do? Baylies can only be in Washington Friday and if change made in time of appointment, prefers forenoon. If appointment changed notify Baylies fifty-four Wall street. W. Emlen Roosevelt. 19960 [*Ackd 2/15/1902*] [[shorthand]] [*Approved Feby 14, 1902*] OTTAWA AND NEW YORK RAILWAY CO. NEW YORK AND OTTAWA R.R. CO. OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT HENRY SANGER SNOW VICE-PRESIDENT 27 Pine Street, New York, N.Y., [OTTAWA ONT.,] Feby. 8th, 1902. 189 Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have just been advised by Senator Platt of the passage of a Bill in which this Company is interested, to declare the international railway bridge operated by us across the St. Lawrence River, near Hogansburg, N. Y., a lawful structure. The Bill passed the House some two weeks ago and will, therefore, I presume, go promptly to the President for executive action. For the President's information, I beg to submit the following statement of facts in relation to the matter: By Act of Congress approved March 2d, 1897, authority was given to the Northern New York Railroad Company and to such corporation of the Dominion of Canada as it or its assigns might unite with to construct a railroad bridge across the St. Lawrence River from such point on the Southerly bank thereof, near the Village of Hogansburg, N. Y., as the Railroad Company might select; by Act of Parliament of the Dominion of Canada, similar authority was conferred upon the Ottawa & New York Railway Company (a Canadian corporation) to bridge the St. Lawrence River from a point in the Town of Cornwall to the international boundary line, and to unite in the construction of such bridge with any corporation of the United States or of any of the States thereof; pursuant to the authority this conferred by the Acts of Congress and of the Dominion Parliament, the construction [*19961*]OTTAWA AND NEW YORK RAILWAY CO. NEW YORK AND OTTAWA R.R. CO. OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT HENRY SANGER SNOW VICE-PRESIDENT OTTAWA ONT., 189 of a bridge was commenced in the Summer of 1897, plans having first been approved, after hearings upon due notice, both by the War Department of the United States and by the Department of Railways and Canals of the Dominion Government; the Act of Congress required the completion of the bridge within three years after its approval, that is, it provided for its completion on or before March 24, 1900; and the Dominion Parliament required completion of the Canadian portion on or before July 1st, 1900; the contracts for construction called for completion of the entire bridge on or before January 1st, 1899, but on September 6th, 1898, when the bridge across the South channel of the river (that portion of the bridge which lay in American waters) was nearing completion and still in the hands of the contractors, one of the great piers collapsed, carrying with it two of the three steel spans bridging the river at that point, being the two spans which rested on this pier; the delay incident to this disaster postponed the completion of the bridge until the early Fall of 1900, when it was finally completed, a few months after the expiration of the three year limit in the Act of Congress and a few weeks after the time limit set in the Act of Parliament; the Dominion Government has, since its completion, inspected and approved the bridge and voted a subsidy upon the Canadian portion thereof; and now, in order to complete the technical legality of the bridge, and Act of Congress is desired declaring the bridge a lawful structure. I might add that, shortly after the bridge was opened for railway traffic, it was constituted and still is a legally established post route of the United States Government and that it has been continuously and now is operated as a part of this railway system. [*19962*]OTTAWA AND NEW YORK RAILWAY CO. NEW YORK AND OTTAWA R.R. CO. OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT HENRY SANGER SNOW VICE-PRESIDENT OTTAWA ONT., 189 The purpose of the present Act has already been fully explained to and has been approved by the War Department, and Assistant Secretary Sanger is fully conversant with the facts. Should any further information be desired by the Executive Department, I shall be happy either to furnish it in writing or to present it in person. It is quite possible that Major Pruden will recall the circumstances relating to the original Bill, as I had the pleasure of meeting him personally in connection with action upon it by President Cleveland in the closing days of his administration. If I do not ask too much, I should be glad to be advised by letter or telegram in case the President should approve the Bill. Very respectfully yours, Henry Sanger Snow [*[SNOW]*] Vice-President. [*19963*][*File*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. The ASSOCIATED PRESS has received the following from Groton, Mass: "It was learned late this afternoon that Theodore Roosevelt Jr., is a little better to-day than yesterday. His temperature this morning was 105, but during the afternoon dropped to 103. The presence of Mrs. Roosevelt has had a beneficial effect on the lad, and he has brightened considerably." 4:25 p.pm. February 8, 1902. [*19965*] [*Ackd 2/18/1902*] [[shorthand notation]] [*Encl retd PPF*] FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. JAMES W. WADSWORTH, Chairman. E. Stevens Henry, William B. Baker, William Lorimer, William Connell, George H. White, Willis J. Bailey, Charles F. Wright, Gilbert N. Haugen, Herman B. Dahle, John S. Williams, J. William Stokes, John Lamb, James Cooney, Robert B. Gordon, Henry D. Allen, William Neville, John F. Wilson. Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives U. S., Washington, D.C., Feb. 8th, 1902 My dear Mr President, The enclosed I think will amuse you. "Robinson Crusoe" is certainly a wonderful cat. With great respect Yrs sincerely J.W. Wadsworth [*19964*][*Ackd 2/18/1902*] [[shorthand notation]] [*Encl retd PPF*] Fifty-sixth Congress. James W. Wadsworth, Chairman. Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives U.S., FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. JAMES W. WADSWORTH, Chairman. E. Stevens Henry, William B. Baker, William Lorimer, William Connell, George H. White, Willis J. Bailey, Charles F. Wright, Gilbert N. Haugen, Herman B. Dahle, John S. Williams, J. William Stokes, John Lamb, James Cooney, Robert B. Gordon, Henry D. Allen, William Neville, John F. Wilson. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8th, 1902 My dear Mr President, The enclosed I think will amuse you. "Robinson Crusoe" is certainly a wonderful cat. With great respect Yrs sincerely J.W. Wadsworth [*19964*] [*File*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. The ASSOCIATED PRESS has received the following from Groton, Mass: "It was learned late this afternoon that Theodore Roosevelt Jr., is a little better to-day than yesterday. His temperature this morning was 105, but during the afternoon dropped to 103. The presence of Mrs. Roosevelt has had a beneficial effect on the lad, and he has brightened considerably." 4:25 p.pm. February 8, 1902. [*19965*][*[For 1 enc see Clarke 2-3-02]*] Naval Home Philadelphia Penna Feb 9 1902 Mr President My dear Sir: I have the honor to return herewith the statement received this morning. As you see I have made a few slight corrections. It was very kind of you to add what you did from my letter about the Oregon's speed Perhaps if you quote it the other captains may feel it a reflection upon them. I hope you and your family are very happy to night over a a great change for the better in your son I thank you so much for your kind message to Mrs Clark Very respectfully yours C.E. Clark. Captain U.S.N. [*19966*][[shorthand notation]] [*Ackd 2/17/1902*] [*P.F.*] City of Mexico Hotel Jardin Feb 9th 1902 [50 WALL STREET] Dear Theodore I presume Grace has ere this left your hospitable roof--She must have enjoyed the experience of a visit to the "White House" very much--She left for Washington about the time I left for this place. In passing through New Orleans I spent a few days with friends- On touching accidentally [*19967*] [*[For 1 enclosure see 2-7-02]*] on conversation on the Sampson-Schley controversy I was surprised to find how strongly partisan even the best & most fair minded Southerners were regarding Schley--I took occasion for fun to introduce the topic on many occasions & found "the wind blowing all one way" On reaching the City of Mexico the Mexican Herald sent a reporter to interview me regarding an Associated Press despatch that had appeared in the American press relative to my having had to appeal to the State Dept [*19968*]with reference to certain interests in Mexico for which I was Trustee - this information had somehow leaked out in Washington - When the Herald reporter called on me not wishing to discuss it, I thought I would give him something on the Sampson-Schley Controversy instead & referred to, what I considered you had so admirably said on the subject, when Governor of the State of New York in 1899-- The enclosed clipping from the Mexican Herald is an approximate report of what I said-- With kind regards to both you & Mrs Roosevelt Very sincerely James Brown Potter P.S. I am greatly disturbed to learn your boy is so seriously ill & hope this may find him out of danger To/ President Theodore Roosevelt Executive Mansion Washington. D.C.[*Ackd 2-14-1902 File PPF*] Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York February 10, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I had a long interview with Archbishop Ireland in Washington on Friday morning. I was inclined, when at the White House afterwards, to ask for an appointment with you to tell you the result of that interview; but concluded that I should serve you better by giving it to you in writing. I do not suppose that this report will add anything to your information. It may possibly confirm the information which you already possess. Of course I do not undertake to report Archbishop Ireland's view, that is altogether a too hazardous proceeding. I only undertake to give you my own impressions derived from this interview, put them in the briefest possible form. They are as follows: (1). The Archbishop sincerely desires, both as a churchman and as a patriot, [*19969*]Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 2 to accomplish the solution of the friar land problem by the sale of the land to the United States. In this desire he represents not only himself but also the sentiments of the Vatican. (2). As a churchman he wishes to secure the proceeds of this sale for religious and educational work in the Philippines. This he thinks right, because the land was given by the Spanish government to the friars for the religious and educational benefit of the Filipinos, and the proceeds of the land should therefore be spent for their benefit in the islands. (3). This cannot be accomplished if the friars are sent out of the islands. The church cannot take the money derived from their lands and send them forth as mendicants. He therefore wishes to retain the friars in the islands for religious and educational work, but under the supervision and control of the American Catholic Church. (4). For this purpose he desires that the delegate or envoy to the Vatican should be appointed by the United States Government, in [*19970*]Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 3 order not only to conduct he negotiations for the purchase of the lands, but also to exert in a quiet and unofficial way an influence in favor of the transfer of the money to the American church for religious and educational work in the Philippines under the direction of the American church. Incidentally, I think it very probable that he hopes for some added political influence to the Vatican by the appointment of such an envoy, thought of course he gave no direct intimation of this. He did however say that it would better consort with the dignity of the Vatican to deal with a representative of the United States than with a representative of the insular government. (5). It is my judgment, though I may be mistaken, that if Congress should authorize the insular government to issue bonds and buy the lands, and then the insular government, acting in Manila, should say, Judge Taft can come home by way of the Suez Canal, and take in Rome on the way home, and we therefore ask him to [*19971*]Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 4 conduct the negotiations, Archbishop Ireland would be content with this disposition of the matter, though it would not be the disposition which he would most of all desire. In this letter I am simply reporting to you, for your own information, and in a way confidentially, my impressions. It is hardly necessary for me to add - and I do so only to avoid possible misunderstanding - that so far as I understand the facts, the friar land question cannot be satisfactorily settled if the friars are left in the islands as the representatives of the Church of Rome; that both in the interests of America and of the Roman Catholic Church, it is desirable that they should leave the islands; and that in any event, all that the United States can do, either directly or through the insular government, is to buy the land and pay the money over to whoever can give a clear title; and that when this is done, what the vendor shall do with the [*19972*]Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mable, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 5 money and how the church shall carry on its religious and educational work, are questions which do not concern us, and with which we cannot in the nature of the case have anything to do. I take the liberty of enclosing with this letter a copy of one which I am sending by this mail to Archbishop Ireland. If I can in this matter or in any other, be of any service to the Government, I am sure you know that I shall be glad to be called upon. Yours sincerely, [*Lyman Abbott*] 19973[For enc. see Abbott to Ireland 2-10-02][*Copy*] Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York February 10, 1902. The Most Reverend John Ireland, D.D., Archbishop of St. Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota. My dear Dr. Ireland: You will have observed that it is announced in Saturday morning's papers that the Insular Presidentes will present a petition to Monsignor Sbarretti on his arrival at Manila from Rome, praying for the expulsion of the friars and the friar bishops in the interests of the church. This announcement confirms the conviction which many other evidences had established in my own mind, that the hostility between the people and the friars in the Philippines is one quite impossible to overcome. I will not at this writing enter upon the evidences on this subject, only saying that they come to me from both private and public sources, and from the friars as well as from the Filipinos. It seems [*19974*]Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 2 to me very clear that it would not be for the advantage of the church that the friars should be retained in any capacity in the islands, that the interference with the religious work of the church growing out of their employment would far exceed any advantage to the church in its missionary work in the islands derived from its possession and use of the funds gained by the sale of the lands. I hope you know me well enough to be sure that I regard the Christian religion as the foundation of civilization, and that I earnestly desire that the Roman Catholic Church should have every facility and advantage possible in its work of furnishing to the Filipinos that form of Christian faith and worship with which they are familiar. But it is my earnest conviction that the church would lose by the retention of the friars more than it would gain by the retention of their funds. For religious, no less than for patriotic reasons [*19975*]Editorial Staff Lyman Abbot, Editor in Chief Hamilton W. Mabie, Associate Editor R. D. Townsend Charles B. Spahr Elbert F. Baldwin James M. Whiton Cable Address Prosthen Newyork The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 3 I hope that this friar land problem may be so solved as to involve the departure of the friars or the great majority of them, from the islands altogether, and the building up of the church work in the islands on new foundations and by new instruments. I write this letter to you in entire frankness, as the result of our recent interview in Washington, moved thereto by the anticipated petition of the Filipinos to the Apostolic Delegate, a petition which I am sure represents the substantially unanimous sentiment of the Filipino people. Yours sincerely, Lyman Abbott. [*19976*][Enc. in Abbott 2-10-02][*J.J.P.*] L. & R. R. Div. 449-1902 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WASHINGTON. February 10 1902. Sir: On January 28, 1902, Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, forwarded to this Department a letter to Hon. T. H. Tongue, from the Governor and other officers of the State of Oregon, dated at Salem, Oregon, January 18, 1902, in which it is stated that "Information is received here that the Interior Department contemplates changes in the personnel of the Superintendency and Wardship of the Forest Reserves within this State," and requesting that the representatives of Oregon's interests in Congress join in an appeal to the Secretary of the Interior, and the President, if need be, against any change throwing out Oregonians as a body in the guardianship of these reserves. It has been the practice in the Oregon reserves, upon the recommendation of the Forest Superintendent, who alleged no need for their services during the late fall and winter months, to disband the entire forest force, except the Superintendent, each fall - the forest rangers sometime between October 15th and November 1st, and the three supervisors between October 20th and November 10th. The three forest supervisors have been restored to duty, each year, on or about June 18th, as have also about [*19977*]-2- three-fifths of the rangers, the other two-fifths going on duty on July 1st, or soon thereafter. For the calendar year 1900 the three supervisors entered on duty June 11th, 13th and 22nd, respectively. The maximum number of forest rangers on duty in June, July and August was 26, 43 and 50, respectively, which maximum number was retained until October 15, 1900, when the entire force of rangers was practically wiped out, there being none left on duty by November 1st. The supervisors were furloughed from and after November 10, 1900. For the calendar year 1901 the three supervisors entered on duty June 17th, 23rd and 24th, respectively, and about 30 rangers were appointed for duty June 16, 1901. The maximum number of forest rangers on duty in June, July and August, 1901, was 30, 51 and 52, respectively, which maximum number was retained until October 15, 1901, when all were dropped. Two of the supervisors were relieved from duty October 20, 1901, and the third one was retained until November 30, 1901 to finish an examination of a number of alleged homestead claims. One ranger, J.R. Wick, was assigned to duty in a district in which is located the summer hotel of G.G. Crary at Pelican Bay. During the time of Wick's employment in the season of 1901 he acted, a part of the time, as guide to Crary's guests, and to do chores [*19978*]-3- about the hotel, receiving his board and lodging at Crary's for the service. His supervisor, Mr. Nat Langell, approved the ranger's reports, notwithstanding the same showed that the ranger was absent from his field of duty. While these things must have been known to the Forest Supervisor, it was not reported to the General Land Office, and Wick was not recommended for discharge. He was recommended for discharge, in the usual way, for October 15, by the Superintendent, before the Land Office was advised of his "crookedness." One ranger, Silas R. Wright, was arrested and convicted of violating the state fish and game laws. Supervisor Langell made no attempt to enforce the fish and game laws, stating, as a reason, that he did not approve of them. He also requested the State Game Warden not to appoint the rangers Deputy Game Wardens. As soon as these matters were brought to the attention of the Land Office, Wright was dismissed, and, after investigation, Langell was dismissed, but subsequently allowed to resign. Supervisor Enos Dixon was physically and mentally incompetent, the Superintendent finding it difficult to obtain from him any intelligent report on the subject. Superintendent Orsmby has appeared to be an excellent superintendent, his reports being clear and prompt; but his motives or reasons for advising the entire obliteration of the [*19979*]-4- forest force from about November 1st to June 15th in each year are not clearly understood. To leave this reserve of over four and one-half millions of acres entirely unprotected from timber depredations for seven and one-half months each year would not appear to be a proper discharge of his duty. It is true that the condition of the appropriation only warranted the retention of the main field force in the reserves at large during the months from June to October, inclusive, yet, in every case where the superintendents have shown any necessity for the retention of a force sufficient to guard against timber depredations, such force has been authorized by the Land Office. On January 7, 1902, the Commissioner of the General Land Office called upon Superintendent Ormsby to report at once as to what means he had, if any, of knowing about the different timber outings near the limits and within the reserves, as per the enclosed copy of said letter to him; in which letter he was required to recommend a ranger for appointment, after which appointment he was required to accompany the ranger on a tour of inspection, and to report every case. Owing to the rapid depletion of the appropriation, and the urgent necessities in the spring, this appointment and order will, probably, not to be enforced at this time. [*19980*]-5- Very respectfully, E A Hitchcock Secretary. The President.[For 1 attachment see B, ca. 2-10-02][[shorthand notation]] [*Ackd 2-15-1902*] [*[2-10-02]*] My dear Theodore and Edith, I have prayed for you,/in my dear Mothers little room--which had been blessed by her presence and many prayers/ and, for your dear boy. [*19982*]Affecly Yours M. Florence Locke Monday, Feb 10th 1818 Corcoran St. 19983[For 1. enc see Rensselaer, 2-5-02] File CG Treasury Department Washington. February 10, 1902 Dear Mr. Cortleyou: I hand you herewith a copy of the letter from Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, of 56 Wall Street, who states at the bottom that he is personally acquainted with the President. I think it would be of interest to him. Very truly yours, LM Shaw Hon. George B. Cortelyou, White House. Inclosure. 19984[*[ca 2-10-02]*] EL PASO CLUB. [*Ackd*] My Dear Mr Cortelyou- Please hold this letter till the President has returned from his son's bedside and until all other matters accumulated during his absence are off his hands. I most earnestly wish not to add to his perplexities now. W A White [*19985*][for enc. see 2-10-02]EL PASO CLUB. since last June, when Miller made his original recommendation. If you can get Miller to say that he won't make any other recommendation then Wiggham---which he insists he will not do to his Emporia friends---then I think in all justice and in all good faith the reappointment of the present incumbent, Mr. Ewing, should be made at once. To delay longer means to prolong a fight full of animus and bad blood, and it means also I will have to go clear to the Phillipine Islands to get away from the importunities of the boys to whom I owe very much in the way of many past kindnesses. Every time I see a letter from Emporia in the mail I go to bed. you can't imagine how utterly shattered my nerves are. Truly and sincerely yours, W. A. White [*Phillip Stewart is the most loyal, earnest friend you have. He is the very salt of the earth.*] [*19987*] [*ackd 2-15-1902*] EL PASO CLUB. Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 10, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Pres. of the U. S., Washington, D. C. My dear Colonel:- I received Mr. Cortelyou's very kind and welcome letter of the first, the other day. Since then the fellows at Emporia have been importuning me by letter to come home and help them---though how I don't know except by getting up more petitions and counter petitions than the Lord knows what of all that sort of thing. I cannot go because the doctors have sentenced me to California and the Catalinas. I shall leave for there in a few days. My head won't work. If, without injustice to Mr. Congressman Miller, the Emporia matter can be brought to a head soon I think it would be as [good] well for the little town of Emporia which has been by the ears in this matter [*19986*][Enc. in White 2-10-02][*Sent*] GROTON, MASS. Same letter to Rear Admiral Taylor and Feby. 10. 1902. Commander Wainwright My Dear Sir: [[shorthand]] [*19988*]What was written the Dept.? B. [*File*] ca.[*[2-10-02]*] [*19989*] [*Ackd 2-24-1902.*] London. Feb. 11. 1902. Dear Sir I am venturing to send to you, if you will very kindly accept them, copies of the first two volumes of "The Young England Library" which Mr. George Allen (Perkin's Publisher) publishes and which I edit for him. I have just seen that fine and moving passage in your "Addresses - Essays", in which you say what The American Boy should be like. I do not suppose but you will have time to read "The Open Air Boy". The [*19990*][*[attached to Hitchcock, 2-10-02]*] first volume of our little series - but it is just possible you may have time to glance at the Introduction and at one or two of the chapters. If you would give us a word of approval of our programme, I should be very happy. What you say on the American boy might it seems to me, equally well be applied to the English boy. Forgive this intrusion: your words on the subject, which I have read today for the first time, carry me away.What was written the Dept.? B. [*File*] ca.[*[2-10-02]*] [*19989*] [*Ackd 2-24-1902.*] London. Feb. 11. 1902. Dear Sir I am venturing to send to you, if you will very kindly accept them, copies of the first two volumes of "The Young England Library" which Mr. George Allen (Perkin's Publisher) publishes and which I edit for him. I have just seen that fine and moving passage in your "Addresses - Essays", in which you say what The American Boy should be like. I do not suppose but you will have time to read "The Open Air Boy". The [*19990*]first volume of our little series - but it is just possible you may have time to glance at the introduction and at one or two of the chapters. If you could give us a word of approval of our programme, I should be very happy. What you say on the American boy might it seems to me, equally be applied to the English boy. Forgive this intrusion : your words on the subject, which I have read today for the first time, carry me away.I am, Dear Sir, Yours Faithfully George. A. B. Dewar (Author of "Wild Life in Hampshire Highlands" "In Pursuit of the Trout", etc) To President Roosevelt United states of America [*19991*] [[shorthand]][[shorthand]] [*Look up*] [*ackd 2/15/1902*] CAPITAL STOCK $300,000. Virginia Beach Development Company, NORFOLK, VA., VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. JAMES S. GROVES, VICE PRESIDENT & CORR. SEC'Y Virginia Beach, Va. Feb. 11th, 1902. Mr. Geo. B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President. Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir:- I have yours of the 7th inst. Will you kindly return the enclosure in my letter of the 5th inst. and oblige. Very truly yours. Jas. S. Groves [*19992*]File P.P.F. [?] United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. 2/11/1902 My dear Mr President I am in rec't of yours of the 9th and reply that there is nothing new or pressing in the matter mentioned that I am aware of. In fact I have not been in touch with matters in connection with the Danish Treaty and cannot give you an idea of its status in the Senate There is little or no discussion among Senators about it I think your policy in Cuban matters is gaining strength at our end of the Capitol 19993 We are all greatly alarmed to hear that Teddy's symptoms are less favorable--and our hearts are full of sympathy for Mrs Roosevelt and yourself in your great anxiety May the Good Lord be merciful to you-- You are at your post of duty and your friends will be on guard here With kindest regards and sympathy for Mrs Roosevelt in which my wife joins I remain Sincerely Yours MA Hanna 19994Ackd 2/14/1902 P.F. Feb. 11. 1902 My dear Theodore I am not worrying you with telegrams of inquiry. I get the news from hour to hour from the White House. Our hearts are with you and Mrs. Roosevelt continually. Last night we were much cast down by the news-- this morning we are correspondingly encouraged 19995But of course there must be a day or two more of great anxiety before we can be sure of his recovery. He has so much in his favor, youth, heredity, pluck and vitality--we cannot but be hopeful. My wife sends her love to Mrs. Roosevelt. You know what reason we have for sympathy. God bless you all. Yours affectionately John Hay 19996[*[For enc. see 2-5-02]*] [*Schley*] [*Ackd 2-15-1902 CF*] EDITOR'S ROOMS. THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL. Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 11'02 Mr. President:- I printed conspicuously on February 5th, a telegram to The New York Herald in which was outlined what was said to be your decision in the Schley case. The paragraph holding that the retention of Schley must be accepted as condoning any short-comings on his part, prior to the time he was succeeded in command, made a most favorable impression in this part of the country. It is a new point which will do much towards clearing the public mind. Is there then anything left to the controversy except as to the matter of command, and is not that covered unquestionably by the law governing in the case? The whole matter would then be disposed of very briefly and in a way that [*19997*]the public would understand it, as it has not understood it up to this time. I hope to be in Washington on the 23rd or 24th. Very respectfully, L. W. Nieman. [*19398*]Ackd P.F. University of the State of New York Albany, N.Y. Feb. 11, 1902 Dear Mr President It was a great relief to us to hear just now through the Youngs that Teddy was somewhat better this morning. Since the bad news of his illness reached us we have thought constantly and with heavy hearts of Mrs Roosevelt and yourself. I have wanted to write you before but knowing how many are turning to you with sympathy at this time I have hesitated Fanny and I are now 19999hoping that the worst is over and that the papers this evening will give us still better news. Faithfully yours JR Parsons jr 20000[shorthand notation] Ack'd 2/14/1902 CG JAMES H. WILSON 814 BROOKE STREET. WILMINGTON, DELWARE. Personal. February 11. 1902. To the President, White House, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. President: After expressing my heartfelt sympathy for you and Mrs. Roosevelt, and wishing the boy an early and complete recovery, I beg too acknowledge receipt of your note in reference to Colonel Webb and his desire to attend the Coronation, and to say that he not only had his friend write to you but wrote in person to me and to the Adjutant General to the same effect. After conference with the Secretary of War, yesterday touching this case and several others like it, it was concluded to confine the details to two officers of the regular army who had served on my staff, 20001because of the traveling expenses of such officers only could be paid, and because it would save us all endless annoyance from officers of the volunteers and National Guard who might want to go. Accordingly I have asked for the detail of Major John Biddle of the Engineers and Captain H.D. Borup of the Ordnance, both formerly volunteer Lieutenant Colonels on my staff, and both very able and presentable, unmarried men. I have also asked for the detail of Corporal Jefferson Moulton of the Second U.S. Cavalry, as orderly. He served with me in that capacity in Cuba and is a dandy young American soldier, whose appearance and horsemanship will reflect credit on the army. Hoping that this will all be satisfactory to you and again that your son will soon be out of danger, I am, Yours sincerely, James H. Wilson 20002him of our deepest sympathy & of my absolute belief that his his son will pull through all right. Very truly yours. R.D. Evans Washington D.C. Feby 12-1902 Dear Mr Cortelyou, Yours of Feby 10. received. Please insert in my statement to the President the following. "On July 3rd 1898 the machinery of the Town was not in condition to get the best speed This every effort had been made to make it so. These cylinder heads had not been off for more than six months owing to the service she was performing. [*20003*][been done before] the Comd'r in Chief before reaching the limit of signal distance, [had] when he proposed, for any reason, to temporarily relinquish his Command to the next ranking officer. The transfer of command in this way had occurred several times during the Campaign." I return the sentences you sent me & hope this statement will meet the views of the President. Please assure The bottom was very foul as she had not been docked for a period of seventeen months. The Indiana was unavoidably in even worse shape. The New York had left the blockading line flying the signal "Disregard the movements of the Commander in-Chief"- a signal frequently made and well understood by the entire fleet. It did not transfer the command. No signal was made for the second in command to assume command of the fleet, [which would have] which was the custom of [*20004*][*Kruger*] Oranjelust Utrecht 12 Februari 1902 Hooggeachte President Het is mij eene behoefte om gebruik te maken van eene gelegenheid, die zich voordoet, om een persoonlijk woord van mij aan U te laten over„ brengen door beproefde vrienden, leiders onzer Zuid-Afrikaansche Republieken. IK wensch u de verzekering te geven, in verband met de aanvaarding door U van het Presidentschap van de grootste Republiek der wereld, dat mijn beste wenschen by voortduring U zelf persoonlijk, en Uw Land en Volk vergezellen. Ik weet uit eigen ondervinding, hoeveel zorgen, moeiten en verantwoordelijkheid verbonden zijn aan het Presidentschap van een kleinen staat, en Ik kan mij daarna voorstellen, hoe het ten nadien opzichte met u het geval moet zijn. Maar het belangrijke gewicht van uw positie heeft eene compensatie namelijk het feit, dat men in die positie een invloed ten goede kan uitoefenenop de wereldpolitiek en de wereld geschiedenis. Deze gedachte geeft mij aanleiding om in openhartige woorden die gij mij als een ouden man, vertrouw ik, ten goede zult houden, in verband met onzen treurigen oorlog, een beroep te doen op U geeerde President. Het is niet in de eerste plaats, dat ik mij nu tot U wend om te verzoeken om een interventie, of een publiek uitspreken van uw opinie omtrent dezen oorlog op zich zelf, zijne oorzaken, zijne aanleiding en zijn onrechttvaardigheid - al geven wij de mogelijkheid op interventie van een of andere zijde nog niet geheel verloren en al zijn wij ten allen tijde bereid en zelfs genegen om zo beweringen, die tegen ons zijn aangevoerd te onderwerpen aan een onpartijdig onderzoek, en al zijn wij bereid om van zulk een onderzoek zelfs ons bestaan te laten afhangen. Ik wend mij nu tot U om te vragen, en in naam der menschelijkheid te smeeken, om een woord te spreken - en een woord uit Uw mond is genoeg - dat een einde zal maken aan de wijze, waarop de oorlog tegen ons wordt gevoerd; eene wijze in strijd met alle begrippen van beschaafsheid, in strijd met de uitdrukkelijke verbintenissen, die de verschillende Regeeringen - ook die van Uwen Staat - tegenover[*20006*] elkander gevonden. Denkt toch slechts, waarde President en Broeder, aan de behandeling van onze vrouwen en kinderen, aan het onwettig bestraffen en ter dood brengen van onze gevangen genomen burgers, aan de uitgesproken verbanningen voor het geheele leven, aan de configuratie en andere aanrandingen van het privaat eigendom. Ik wil dezen brief niet langer maken door het aanhalen van cijfers en voorbeelden. De Heeren Wessels en Wolmarans, die U dezen brief zullen overhandigen en die voor philantropische doeleinden de Verenigde Staten bezoeken, kunnen U, indien nodig, ten overvloede alle inlichtingen geven. De Goede God geve, that gij aan mijne bede gehoor zult geven, en dat deze gruwelen een einde zullen vinden. Ik ben zeker, dat niet alleen mij, maar dat de geheele wereld U daarvoor dankbaar zal wezen tot een lengte van dagen. Ik zou mij gelukkig geschat hebben, indien ik mijne gelukwenschen en mijne beden persoonlijk had kunnen uitspreken. Het is langen tijd mijn wensch geweest, de Vereenigde Staten te bezoeken, maar tot dusverre hebben de omstandigheden mij steedsbelet daaraan gevolg te geven. Veroorloof mij, dus geerde President, die schriftelijk hiermede voortbrengen en de dragers van dezen brief, de Heeren Wessels en Wolmarans in Uwe welwillendheid aantebevelen. En ten slotte, geerde President, verzoek ik U te geloven aan mijne onveranderlijke gevoelens van vriendschap en hoogachting. Uw oprechte vriend, S.J.P. KrugerOranjelust Utrecht 12th February 1902 Honoured President, I gladly avail myself of an opportunity, which presents itself of having a word from me personally conveyed to you by tried friends, leaders in our South African Republics. I wish to assure you, in connection with your accession to the Presidency of the greatest Republic of the world, that my best wishes for yourself, your people and your country are ever with you. I know from personal experience, how much sorrow, trouble and responsibility are attached to the 20007Presidential Office even in a small State, and judging thereby I can picture to myself, how it must be with you in that respect. But the importance and weight of your position have this compensation in the fact, that an influence for good can be exercised in that position on the politics and history of the world. This thought, Honoured President, suggests my making, in connection with our sorrowful war, an appeal to you on candid terms, which I trust you will not take amiss form me, an old man. I do not, primarily, address myself to you to request an intervention, or a public declaration of your opinion about this war itself, its causes, its origin and its injustice, although we do not yet abandon the possibility of intervention from one or other quarter, and are at all times ready and even willing to submit to any impartial investigation theallegations, which have been made against us, and are prepared to let even our existence depend on the result of such an investigation. I now address myself to you to ask, and in the name of humanity to beseech you to say a word--a word from your lips would suffice--that will put an end to the way, in which the war is being waged against us, a way in conflict with every notion of civilisation, in conflict with the express engagements, which the various Governments, including that of your States, have mutually entered into as an expression of the moral obligations, which the nations feel towards one another. Only think, dear President and Brother, of the treatment of our women and children, the illegal punishing and putting to death of our captured burghers, the sentences of life long banishment, the confiscations and other violations of private property. I do not wish to lengthen this letter by quoting figures and instances. Messrs Wessels and Wolmarans, who will hand you this letter and who are visiting the 20008[*[For attachment see 2-12-02]*] United States for philanthropic purposes, can, if necessary, to make sure, give you every information. May the Good God grant, that you heed my prayer, and that these atrocities may cease. I feel assured that not only we, but the whole world would feel grateful to you for all time to come. I would have considered myself fortunate, if I could have expressed my good wishes and prayers to you personally. It has been my wish for a long while to pay a visit to the United States, but hitherto circumstances have still prevented my giving effect thereto. Permit me, therefore, honoured President, hereby to convey them in writing and to commend to your kind consideration the bearers of this letter, Messrs Wessels and Wolmorans. And in conclusion, honoured President, I ask you to accept the assurance of my unalterable feeling of friendship and esteem and subscribe myself your sincere friend (signed) S.J.P. Kruger[ca 2-12-02] To His Excellency Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States of America. 20009[attached to Kruger 2-12-02][*Ackd 2/14/1902*] BYRON Z. TERRY 86 JACKSON BOULEVARD EAST TELEPHONE HARRISON 3248 CHICAGO February 12, 1902. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President. Sir; The Chicago Association of Beloit College Alumni recalls with great pleasure your attendance at our annual banquet held at the Union League Club, Feb. 21st, 1896, on which occasion you gave us some of your experiences as Police Commissioner of New York City, closing your remarks with the following advice to young men; "The whole matter is simply one of standing by and sticking to the right". We should be greatly honored to have you present as your guest February 21st, 1902. Should you be unable to be with us the Beloit Alumni would be pleased to have a word from you. Regretting exceedingly the illness of your son, I remain Yours respectfully, Byron Z. Terry. Secretary. [*20011*] Munsey's Magazine. The Argosy. The Junior Munsey. Dictated by 6,356. FRANK A. MUNSEY, 111 Fifth Avenue New York, Feb. 12th, 1902. Mrs. Wallace Tozier Patten, Maine Dear Madam: We will read and consider the story you suggest in your favor of recent date. It is not absolutely necessary that a story be typewritten, but it is more than advisable.. With many thanks for your courtesy, Very truly yours, FRANK A. MUNSEY [*20010*]BYRON Z. TERRY. 86 JACKSON BOULEVARD, EAST. TELEPHONE HARRISON 3248. [[shorthand]] [*Ack'd 2/14/1902*] CHICAGO... February 12, 1902. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President. Sir; The Chicago Association of Beloit College Alumni recalls with great pleasure your attendance at our annual banquet held at the Union League Club, Feb. 21st, 1896, on which occasion you gave us some of your experiences as Police Commissioner of New York City, closing your remarks with the following advice to young men; "The whole matter is simply one of standing by and sticking to the right". We should be greatly honored to have you present as your guest February 21st, 1902. Should you be unable to be with us the Beloit Alumni would be pleased to have a word from you. Regretting exceedingly the illness of your son, I remain Yours respectfully, Byron Z. Terry. Secretary. [*20011*] Munsey's Magazine. The Argosy. The Junior Munsey. FRANK A. MUNSEY, 111 Fifth Avenue. Dictated by [?????] New York, Feb. 12th, 1902. Mrs. Wallace Tozier, Patton, Maine, Dear Madam: We will read and consider the story you suggest in your favor of recent date. It is not absolutely necessary that a story be typewritten, but it is more than advisable. With many thanks for your courtesy, Very truly yours, FRANK A. MUNSEY [*20010*] February 12--1902 Dear Sir: Please inform the President that I am unable to answer the first question. The only time that the "New York" left the fleet, while I was present, was on the morning of July 3rd. I do not think it would have been possible to read the flag signals 20012from the "New York" when the fight began. Her guns could have been heard and distant signals, shapes, could have been read from the position of the "Gloucester". Very truly yours Richard Wainwright G.B. Cortelyou Secretary to the President Groton Mass. [*20013*]IN REPLYING REFER TO HEADQUARTERS OF THE PHILIPPINES CONSTABULATORY. MANILA, P. I. Manila, P. I., February 13, 1902. Dear Whitney: The Kilpatrick is expected here to-day and doubtless it will bring something from you. As I now have a few moments I will profit by them. We have lots of excitement out here as well as you people in the States. For example, the first series of provincial elections have taken place and in a number of cases Americans have been elected Governor. I suppose Philippine news is of little interest to the general public, but the fact remains that we have a Filipino problem that we are compelled to stay with and solve. When Governor Taft made his recommendation as to the number of troops necessary to hold these islands he evidently stirred up a small hornet's nest in the United States, but a very large one out here. As I was the responsible person for this statement, having made it officially, I have naturally been in the vortex of the small cyclone that was caused thereby. I am standing pat on the statement and have written to Corbin telling him that if it did not prove to be within the limits of reason he might mark my name off the list of people who have hopes of a career in the Army. We will see whether the big military guns out here are right or whether your humble servant is sizing up the situation correctly. [*20014*](2) There has been quite a coterie of people disposed to decry anything that related to the successful implantation of Civil Government and some of these people belong to the military establishment. From my point of view the military officials are equally under obligations as the civil officials to carry out the instructions of the War Department, and [they have] it has spoken in no uncertain terms as to its desire in this matter. The Constabulary now numbers about four thousand (4,000), and we are getting such a grip on this country that it is hardly possible for any important seditionary measures to be hatched without our knowledge; in fact, we can kill nearly anything of that nature at its birth. This Constabulary force is nothing less than a young army organized and equipped for almost any kind of service. In recent official letters I have stated that 233 Army posts could be vacated in this Archipelago by the end of March. This also is somewhat radical from many persons' points of view, but I have sufficient confidence in making this statement. I don't mean that such a percentage of troops as this number of posts indicates is to be withdrawn entirely from the Archipelago, but I merely say that concentration at this rate can take place. But it is clear that the large number of troops that will be freed from Batangas and Laguna and Samar within the next five or six months at most will not be required in the islands, and this is especially true in view of the fact that the situation is daily improving, time being one of the most important factors now in the complete [subjugation] eradication of insurrection. [*20015*](3) A great difficulty out here is that many of our people, not only do not understand the Filipinos, but they don't want to understand them. They prefer to class them all as -------, -------, -------, "niggers" and S. O. B's, which of course is no way to govern even four-legged animals. These people have aspirations and it is very important to know their point of view as well as our own in order to get the best results. If we were fortunate enough to always secure good, level-headed men, both in the Military and Civil, for service out here we could reckon on comparatively little difficulty in administering these islands. I have never had anything but optimistic views with regard to the outcome. Civil Government, as far as it has gone, has unquestionably been equal to the expectations of its most ardent advocates. Of course the very liberal form of government that they are now entrusted with is an experiment, but there is no reason to regret having made the effort. I hear from Treat from time to time and try to follow the work that he is doing up there. As regards the West Point position I have taken no further action in the matter for the simple reason that I feel that I ought to stay here and bring up to a high state of efficiency this force that has been entrusted to me. I have not only immediate control of the Constabulary, but I have a great deal to do with the manipulation of the "intransigente" leaders, communication by telegraph, considerable relations with the superior courts and the provincial [*20016*](4) Governors, act as a sort of mediator between the Civil and the Military, and perform various other chores too numerous to mention. If that position should be offered to me I would consider it a great honor and might accept it. At the same time the service rendered the Insular Government and Uncle Samuel in organizing and bringing to a state of much effectiveness this body of Constabulary may be rewarded in some more substantial way. That of course is a thing to be determined later. In any event I am prepared to stay out here in the Tropics as long as there is plenty of responsibility, work and the soldier's hope of reward. In my opinion 10,000 soldiers would not be more effective than the 5,000 Constabulary, and I have told General Chaffee that he did not have 5,000 men in the islands that would be of as much value to him in putting him at the head of the Army as this same force. This, however, borders on the domain of the personal and egotistic. In the near future the commercial and agricultural phase of the problem will be more acute than the military, and I hope that the necessary legislation will be enacted by this Congress authorizing the Civil Commission to grant such franchises as may make it important enough to American capitalists to come this way. With best wishes, I am Very sincerely yours, Henry T. Allen Chief Philippines Constabulary. Caspar Whitney, Esq. New York City. [*20017*][Enclosed in Whitney 3-20-02][*Sent [Sd?]*] [*[2-13-02]*] Form No. 282. Telegram Received in Cipher. 2 PO H GI 41 Govt via French From Yldiz A Son Excellence Mr. Le President des Etats Unis d'Amerique, Washington, Tres afflige d apprendre que le filsbien aime de votre excellence est souffrant de pneumonie je fais des veaux sinceres pour son prompte et complete retablissement. Abdul Hamid. 8pm--February 13. [*[02]*] Translation: Very much grieved to hear that Your Excellency's beloved son is ailing with pneumonia. I form sincere wishes for his early and complete recovery. Abdul Hamid. (State Department will reply to this). [*20018*]from your son. The morning papers seem to hold out the expectation of early recovery, at which I am sure you know all your friends and those of Mrs. Roosevelt will greatly rejoice. Conveying to her and to you the assurance of the hearty sympathy of Mrs. Hewitt and myself, I am, as always, Sincerely yours, Abram S. Hewitt Hon. Theodore Roosevlt, White House, Washington, D.C. Ackd 2-15-1902 Mem. to Major Prudden[?] File P.F. New York, Feb. 13th, 1902. Dear Mr. President. I appreciate very highly the consideration which you have shown in the invitation to dine with you at the White House on the 24th inst. I am aware that such an invitation is equivalent to a command where obedience is possible. I must ask you however to kindly excuse my attendance, because at my time of life it is really not safe for me to leave home. As you know, I attended the meeting of the Trustees of the Carnegie Institution because my presence seemed to be essential in view of Mr. Carnegie's wishes. I have deferred sending this note because I hoped to hear good news 20019Ackd 2-19-1902 [shorthand notation] JOHN C. JONES. J.H. JONES. LAW OFFICES OF JONES & JONES, P.O. BOX 577. Orlando, Fla., Feb 13th. 1902. 190 To His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Groton, Mass., Dear Sir:- We see from the papers that your boy, young Theodore, is improving. We trust this improvement is permanent and that he may soon be restored to health, but a change to a warmer climate will be most necessary for the rebuilding of his constitution and strength. There is no place in the world like Florida for pulmonary troubles, and the pine forests of the interior are specially adapted to this end. We are living in Orlando, Orange County, in the centre of the peninsular of the State in just such a region as we describe. We are blood kin of yourself and your boy. Your Mother Miss Bulloch of Roswell, Ga. was the cousin of our Mother, Miss Jane Adaline Dunwody of Hopestill Manor, Mc Intosh County, Ga. Now if you will send that lad down to us, we will take care of him in our own house and give him the treatment and protection of a young relative with good medical treatment if necessary. Here he will be in a quiet little town of some 2500 inhabitants and will be associated with our friends, Southern ladies and gentlemen. He can have all the outdoor exercise he wants such as riding and fishing, golf and other open air sports. 20021JOHN C. JONES. J.H. JONES. LAW OFFICES OF JONES & JONES, P.O. BOX 577. Orlando, Fla.,_______190 We believe the change will be most beneficial to the lad and you may rest assured that we will take the very best care of him and return him sound and with no inroads upon the political faith of his Father that is within him. With expressions of regard, Sincerely your Democratic kinsmen, J.C. & J.H. Jones. 20022I have answered this so destroy it. E P.F 120 E. 30th St Feb. 13/02 My dear Mrs. Roosevelt I must send you a word of love, sympathy and congratulation, for you and for the President. Your hearts must be full of happiness and gratitude, and to know that millions of fathers 20023and mothers are rejoicing with you must be an added blessing. I cannot help also saying how constantly grateful I am to the President for all he is doing for us. It is a blessed opportunity and he knows how to use it. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours Josephine Shaw Lowell 20024[[shorthand notation]] [*Ackd 2-24-1902 PF*] [*N*] Wroxton Abbey Banbury Feb 13 1902. My dear Mr President Lady North & I offer you & yours our sincere sympathy in your anxiety for your son. & we trust God will spare him to you-- We hear that your daughter & your sister Mrs Cowles are coming over for His Majesty's [*20025*]coronation. so we hope they will make a point of paying us a visit here & we make a point of inviting them to do so With kindest regards Yours very truly North [*20026*][*File P.F.*] EXCELSIOR STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY February 13, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President:- I am just in receipt of your letter of the 7th. inst. Since your letter was written the death of my mother has occurred, and of course that will prevent my taking part in any social functions at present. Mrs. Odell and I hope to be able to run over to Washington however for an informal visit. We are both very solicitous about your son's condition, and have been very much gratified to know that he is improving. Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself have our sincere sympathy in the trial and anxiety that you are now undergoing. Very truly yours, B. B. Odell [*20027*]File CF WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS. COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. February 13th, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt:- There are two things which it is well for you to understand before seeing Mr. Wolcott: First: I had a long interview with him about a week ago in which he denied all reported criticisms of me and expressed himself as entirely satisfied with what I have been doing. He is variable, and I presume he meant, at the time, what he said. Second: Stevenson and Wolcott are in a position of intense mutual jealousy. It has taken most careful coaxing on the part of their friends to patch up two or three differences of late, and their relation may at any time become hostile openly. I tell you this to guide you in your dealings with both of these men. At the meeting of the State Committee yesterday the rules suggested by my Committee were substantially adopted and D.B. Fairley, of this place, was elected Chairman. These moves were both encouraging. Fairley is close to me, is reliable, and has got the backbone to oppose, if necessary, any orders from Denver. His election was approved by Mr. Wolcott and has been steadily opposed by Stevenson, for manifest reasons. I leave for New York the last of this week and hope for a glimpse of you some time during my absence. 20028The President-2 Matters are seething over the Pueblo Land Office. I hope you will see your way there to distinctly and clearly indicate your desire in the new appointment of an untarnished man. It is the place where all eyes are now focused. It is an opportunity to counteract the unfortunate necessity of allowing Brady to stay in, and it is in itself a highly important place. I was fairly mobbed at the State Committee meeting yesterday, and other delegations are to be here today insisting on a particular candidate. I remain Always yours, Philip B. Stewart PBS-P I have refused to side with any of their candidates--have said to all that, if there were any occasion for me to take part, I should advocate the best man and other things being equal the man whose appointment was best politically. 20029WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS. COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. February 13th, 1902. Dear President Roosevelt:- Mrs. Stewart and I have watched with hope and anxiety the illness of Ted. We are greatly encouraged at the situation as reported this morning, and are eagerly anxious to know that the coming forty-eight hours are safely by. I remain Always yours, Philip B. Stewart PBS-P I hope the strain may not over tax Mrs Roosevelt 20030 Naval War College New port 13 Feb 1902 My dear Sir Your note of Febr 10 has just reached me It was Admiral Sampson's custom to hoist a signal to "disregard the movements of the Comdr in Chief" when he left the immediate vicinity of the blockade fleet. I do not remember 20031to my recollection without my log book or signal book at hand to help my memory. Yours very truly H.C. Taylor R. Adml. Geo. B. Cortelyou Esq Secretary to the President. signals from him directing the second in command to take charge, though they may have been made. He did not to my knowledge leave the command after I arrived on the blockade (with the convoy), to such a distance as to make the second signal necessary. This is according [*20032*] [*CF*] Dispatch from Sultan of Turkey: [*[2-13-02]*] "To His Excellency, The President of the United States. very much grieved to hear that Your Excellency's beloved son is ailing with pneumonia. I form sincere wishes for his early and complete recovery. Abdul Hamid." [*OK Ansd*] Proposed reply (submitted by Mr. Adee for approval): I gratefully appreciate your Majesty's message of sympathy. My son's recovery now seems assured." [*20033*]Extract from a letter from Carl S. Smith, of Hilo, dated Feb. 13, 1902. "By a recent mail I sent you a response to your letter relative to Geo. R. Carter, and by the last steamer to San Francisco Mr. Carter goes to Washington in response to an invitation of the President. I send you herewith a clipping from the Honolulu Advertiser of late date by which you will see that it is its opinion that the President's invitation has come rather unexpectedly to our people. A large number of the prominent men of Honolulu came to Hilo today for the purpose of investigating the new Olan plantation. From them and from the people of this town I have heard a very general expression of opinion of the possibilities of Carter being selected by the President for the place which Mr. Dole now occupies. The opinion of the more responsible men seems to be that Carter is a first class man to entrust with the duty of clearing the air. People say that he is strong and vigorous and that he will take a good grip on things. The adverse criticism which I have heard has come without exception from the men who are stirring up strife among the natives and who have been largely to blame for the evils which confront us. This class of men say that to displace Dole with Carter is simply to change the personnel without a change for the better. They charge Carter with being a "Dole man." I believe that I can safely say that such a charge only means that Carter has not identified himself with political disturbers. This class will not be content unless some one of their own number is appointed." [*20034*] [Enclosed in Jordan, 3-6-02][*CF*] United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Feb 14/1902 My dear Mr President This will introduce my friend Judge H.C. Turley of Miss- I ask as a personal favor that you will grant him an audience for a few minutes and hear his statements of defense against what I believe to be unjustifiable charges-- He only desires to clear a good name and reputation Truly Yours MA Hanna [*20035*]File PPF [?] Department of State, Washington, February 14, 1902. Dear Theodore:- The French Ambassador called yesterday, and spoke with such energy of the state of things in Cuba that I thought you might be pleased to hear a word of it. He thinks that Wood is the one man in a million for the place. His intelligence, his courage, his conciliatory disposition, his faculty of acquiring confidence, all seem to strike Monsieur Cambon as very remarkable. He thinks our occupation has been already of infinite advantage to the Cubans, and he said - speaking in his personal capacity and not as Ambassador - that it was greatly to be desired in every point of view that your recommendation of reciprocal concessions should be adopted by Congress. Faithfully yours John Hay 20036[[shorthand notation]] [*Ackd PF.*] New Haven, Feb. 14, 1902 My dear Mr. Roosevelt. Nothing but the fact that a letter of mine not only needs no acknowledgment, but insists on not having it, would tempt me to intrude upon one overwhelmed with business, as are you. But I feel I must express my pleasure at the recovery of your son. It seems to me that nothing outside of my own family ever disturbed me quite so much as his illness. I have been visiting the newspaper office about three times a day in order to get the latest news: & I have felt so relieved since I have learned that he [*20037*]is out of danger that I have been compelled to make you pay this penalty for an anxiety which belongs not to me, but to you. The feeling is not entirely unselfish. Like the Pennsylvania Dutchman who continued to vote for Andrew Jackson long after he was dead, I had definitely made up my mind to keep on voting for you the rest of my life; and I knew that if you lost your boy, nothing that office could bring, would be any consolation; & I did not want to have my little plan of action disturbed. With this apology for writing at all, with congratulations upon your son's recovery, I leave you with the best wishes for the management of the Congressional menagerie with which you are dealing at Washington. Very Sincerely Yours T.R. Lounsbury [*20038*][shorthand notation] Ackd 2/17/1007 PF. J.H. WALKER Worcester, Mass. Feb. 14, 1901. [1902] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I was out of town yesterday, fox-hunting, starting of course long before sunrise, as I had to ride eight or ten miles to get to the ground, and then ride my horse anywhere from ten to fifteen miles, and even more, and home again ten miles, returning as fresh as a daisy, at seventy-two, which I know will be exceedingly gratifying to you. No, my dear Sir, the reason I have not written you, congratulating you upon the high office you have attained, is because of a feeling of repugnance to have you receive such a letter with thousands of others that were written by people who, "while serving others, kept their eye intent upon themselves." You know my intimate relations to McKinley, and how heart-broken I must have been at his taking off. I think you know, if, under the tremendous strain you have been, you thought of me, that I felt there was not another man in the United States that it would be so gratifying to me to see in the Presidential chair as McKinley's successor, as yourself. Watching your course since you were in the New York Legislature, and remembering the motives of the men who put you in one position after another for the sake of burying you, the result is a justification of my belief that God rules. I shall be in Washington in about a fortnight, and shall take none of your precious time except to pay you my respects and beg a 20039J. H. WALKER. (Hon. Theodore Roosevelt---2) WORCESTER, MASS. 1901. few moments to hint at the fact that I am still continuing the great work with which I was charged during my ten years in Congress, namely, to correct the evils in our Treasury and Banking system. Of course Mrs. Walker and myself, like every right minded person, have been very anxious for the results in the illness of your son, and are thankful beyond measure that he is to be spared to you. With kindest regards to you, Mrs. Roosevelt and all your family, if I am justified in doing so, as Mrs. Walker and myself failed to meet her on the several calls we made at your house in Washington, on account of her then ill health. God bless you now and evermore. Most sincerely your friend and admirer, J. H. Walker To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. [*20040*]CHARLES G. WASHBURN 314 MAIN STREET WORCESTER MASS. [*File*] P.F. 14 Feby 1902 Dear Mr President I got the message you left for me yesterday and am very sorry that I was out of town and therefore unable to pay my respects to you rather thought from what the papers said that you would not leave Groton until Friday. I am rejoiced that your anxiety is over and [*20041*] the boy well on the road to recovery. I was in Groton some time ago and Billings brought Theodore and one of Bob Bacon's boys down to the depot to meet me. Last night I dined with Bob Winsor in Boston and, as you know, he and Charlie Morgan have sons in the Freshman Class. Bless me we are growing old- You dont know how funny it seems to me to see old Minot, Harry and Dick at the Suffolk Bank meetings- It seems quite like the old club table Yours Sincerely C G Washburn [*20042*][*File PPF Pr*] Feb. 15. 1902 Dear Theodore Holleben has sent me an official memorandum as to the April 14. incident in which the German Government says that England "wishes to impair the friendly relations between Germany and the U.S. which relations arouse the jealousy of England (welche die Eifersucht Englands erregen) Is this the speech of great nations or the shrieks of angry housemaids pulling caps over the policemen? Yours J.H. [*[Hay]*] [*20043*]Kaiserliche Deutsche Botschaft Washington, D.C., February 15, 1902. [[shorthand]] [*ackd 2-15-1902*] [*CF*] Sir, His Excellency the German Ambassador desires to pay his respects to the President before going to New York next week. As Press Reporters are behind the Ambassador everywhere at this time, while he is endeavoring not to meet them, he should be thankful if the President would kindly afford him a quarter of an hour to-morrow, Sunday. I therefore ask you, by direction of His Excellency, to kindly inform me, whether and at what hour the President would be willing to receive the Ambassador, to-morrow, Sunday. Very truly yours A. Kinne, Chancellor German Embassy. Hon. George Bruce Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, Washington, D.C. [*20044*][*Accept* ] X [[shorthand]] Ackd 2-15-1902 [*ppf B*] [*Also See Joe*] DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, D.C. Feby 15TH [*[02]*] Dear Mr President Will you honor me by lunching at my house next Thursday 20th inst at 1-30 Mr Frick of Pittsburgh will be of the company Very Sincerely P C Knox [*20045*](COPY) OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, Washington, D. C. CF February 15, 1902. The President, Sir: I have the honor to recommend to you for appointment as United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut, in the place of William K. Townsend, promoted to be Circuit Judge, Mr. James P. Platt of Meriden, Connecticut. Among the letters endorsing Mr. Platt for this position I desire to quote from the following: Hon. Thomas M. Waller, ex-Governor of Connecticut- I have the honor to commend to your official favor the application of James P. Platt, of Meriden, Connecticut, for appointment as U. S. District Judge for Connecticut. I do so, confident that if he receives the appointment he will discharge the duties of the responsible office with ability, and faithfulness to the Government, and with credit to the honored name he bears. And I know his appointment will be gratifying to his fellow citizens of Connecticut, and to the profession of the state as well. Much as I esteem Mr. Platt, I would not address you in his behalf, as I am not of his politics, but for the urgent request of many of the delegates of both political parties of the Constitutional Convention, now being held in Connecticut, of which I am a member. Prof. Francis Wayland, Dean of the Faculty, Yale Law School- I have the honor to recommend J. P. Platt, Esq., of Meriden in this state for the position of District Judge of the U. S. Court made vacant by the promotion of Hon. W. K. Townsend. By education, by capacity and by experience, I believe Mr. Platt to be well qualified to fill this pisition with advantage to the public interest and with credit to himself. 20046 -2- Hon. William E. Townsend, United States District Judge, Connecticut- In the earlier years of his practice Judge Platt was associated with his father in various patent and trade mark cases. He has inherited the common sense and executive faculties of his father. I am informed that his administration as Judge at Meriden has been satisfactory both to lawyers and laymen. In my opinion he has the ability to creditable perform the duties of a United States District Judge, and I hope if he were to receive the appointment, that he would justify the confident expectations of his friends and reflect credit upon the President in his selection. Mr. Platt has also been endorsed by John P. Studley, Mayor of New Haven; L.W. Hubbard, Judge Court of Common Pleas, New Haven; Rev. A.T. Randall, Rector of St. Andrews' Church, Meriden, and a number of others, including several letters transmitted by Hon. Charles A. Russell, member of Congress from Connecticut. Respectfully, P.C. Knox, Attorney General. 20047[*ca 2-15-02*] [*shorthand*] [*ackd 2-15-1902*] [*PPF*] My dear Theodore and dear Edith, I trust these few words of affection for you both may be given to you safely-- that you may know that I have been with you in thought and in prayer--in your sad anxiety! May God [*20048*]Our Father give you both ease of heart and relief of mind concerning your dear boy! and, may he soon be restored to health and strength is the prayer of Yours ever affly M. Florence Locke [*20049*]Ackd 2-17-1902 PPF TR[?] City of New York. Office of the Mayor. Personal February 15, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: I have written a formal letter to Mr. Cortelyou accepting your kind invitation, for Mrs. Low and my nieces, to go with me to the launching of the boat which you are providing for the convenience of your friends. I have ventured to ask that, if, as is quite probable, I may not be able to go in person, my Private Secretary, Mr. Beebe, may go in my stead as escort to the ladies. I hope you will excuse me for not replying earlier to your several letters. I have delayed doing so, partly, on account of the illness of your son; and, partly, because I surmised that Mr. Downey's letter, which you have seen, did not accurately express your wishes. At the same time, until I could communicate with you, I felt at a loss how to reply. In this connection, I hope you will 20050City of New York. Office of the Mayor. -2- February 15, 1902. allow me to say how sincerely I rejoice with you and yours in the happy recovery of your son. I am sure you must have felt, during his critical illness, one of the greatest rewards of serving the people well. There are few things more heartening, it seems to me. than to know that the heart of [the] a great people is beating as one with your own in a great anxiety. The arrival of the "Hohenzollern" has fairly embarked us, here, on the quicksand of foreign etiquette. If I seem, to you, to be floundering, and in danger of being engulfed, I am sure yo will believe that the danger comes from the uncertain character of the foundation, and not from any failure of effort on my part to try to learn the right thing to do. In the matter of my return call upon the Admiral, [and] the Commander of the "Hohenzollern", my American authorities told me that no such visit was expected. On the other hand, I learned from Mr. Schwab, later in the afternoon, who had been in consultation with the German Consul, that the Germans expected it. I, therefore, called immediately, at the risk of missing the Admiral 20051 CITY OF NEW YORK. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. -3- February 15, 1902. because no arrangement had been made for the visit; as I, in fact, did. I have, however, given a little statement to the papers accepting the whole responsibility for the contretemps myself, thus relieving the Admiral of all responsibility. I outlined the incident, partly, because I think it may amuse you; and partly, because I really want you to understand how the incident occurred. When this visit is over, I think of retiring from the Mayor's office in order to write a book on "Etiquette". In the meanwhile, if I completely disappear in the quicksand to which I have alluded, I hope you will see that a suitable epitaph is placed over my head! When I received your letter in regard to Mr. Robinson, it was too late for me to enlarge the committee, but it has given me pleasure to invite him to my dinner to the Prince, and Mrs. Low has asked Mrs. Robinson to sit in her box. With kind regards, Yours faithfully, Seth Low. [*This calls for no answer - I write in this fashion, hence it does me good not to take these things too seriously.*] [*20052*][*ackd W.*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT, Feb. 15, 1902. George B. Cortelyou: George R. Peck of Chicago is here and I would suggest that he have an opportunity to talk with the President regarding the subject matter which was discussed with the President this morning by his breakfast company. Can the President name an hour when it will be convenient anytime up to next Tuesday evening? Henry C. Payne, Postmaster-General. 3:42 p.m. [*20053*]Ackd 2-17-1902 NO. 10, WASHINGTON SQUARE, NORTH. New York. February 15th 1902. My dear Mr. President: I just missed you yesterday morning, for, as you were going out of your train in Washington I was boarding mine to leave the Capitol. Thank you for saying a cheery word to my nephew Howard. I congratulate you on the convalescence of your own boy. We are to have a great missionary meeting in New York next December, with two or three foreign speakers of eminence, your servant, and others, and the Committee greatly desire that as your distinguished predecessor 20054 did, in connection with the Missionary Ecumenical Council, you should, if you can see your way clear to it, say a few words at the opening. President McKinley, in my judgment, rendered one of his greatest services to the Republic in indicating by his presence at Carnegie Hall on the occasion to which I have referred, his recognition of the fact that the principles of the Christian religion forever underlie the stability of the Republic. It is a great truth to which to bear witness. I hope, my dear Mr. President, you will not think it unworthy of your doing. Always faithfully yours, H. C. Potter. The President of the United States. [*20055*]about him since the beginning of his illness & I know how terribly worried you & Aunt Edith have been. If there is anything I can do in Boston for you or Aunt Edith do let me know. I am hoping I may see you or Aunt Edith on your way back to Washington. With lots of love to Ted & Aunt Edith, Your aff, nephew, Th Douglas Robinson [*Ackd 2-15-1902 PPF*] 5 Linden St. [422 MADISON AVENUE] [*[Ca 2-15-02]*] Dear Uncle Ted, I am so very, very glad to see in the papers this evening that Ted is getting along comfortably, & I do so hope he will get well just as soon as he possibly can. I have been feeling so badly [*20056*] [* ? X Ackd 2-17-1902*] [[shorthand]] [*PPF Pr*] Douglas Robinson, Charles S. Brown & Co. Real Estate Agents and Brokers. 160 BROADWAY. DOUGLAS ROBINSON, CHARLES S. BROWN, FREDERICK WINANT. UPTOWN OFFICE, 570 FIFTH AVENUE. CABLE ADDRESS, "RYRAPORT, NEW YORK. . TELEPHONE CONECTION. New York Feb. 15. 1902 Dear Theodore I cannot tell you what a relieve it was on us to hear the good news last Thursday. All last week until Thursday when we received the good news by telegram from Mr Cortelyou I felt very anxious & worried those 3 or 4 days took a good deal out of me also. I am so fond of the boy & felt it as much as if he was one of my own children thank God, all seems to be as well as one could wish now & I only hope his recovery will be more rapid than even the Doctors say. Do have the best heart specialist examine his heart & watch him for a while Will Osborn had such a bad experience with his [*20058*]daughter she did too much too soon & her heart was not watched or something happened, & he asked me to call your attention to it. All your friends have been telephoning sending to me to know how Ted was I have never heard of more wide spread interest & sympathy. And if Belmont has sent every day in fact twice a day to inquire I enclose a letter from Mr. Swords of the Real Estate Trust Co he wanted you to get it. This Stamp business is kicking up a row here when you have time & can get to it let me know when Mr. William Salomon can see you about the South American Republic making a loan thro an American Bankers. I spoke to you about it when I last saw you. & told him then sometime this month. I do not suppose you can do it as you are so busy now anytime you name will do he must go when you say or not at all. My love to Edith when you write. All well with us. Yours DR[*[obinson]*]I add a special delivery stamp, not because the letter cannot wait for the MISS LOUISA LEE SCHUYLER reading-for days or weeks _ but because it will reach you to one 37 MADISON AVENUE MADISON SQUARE [*20059*] TELEGRAM [*Ansd by phone CF*] White House, Washington. Postoffice Department, Feb. 15, 1902. Mr. Cortelyou: If there is any answer to message just sent you from Postmaster-General, please telephone it here up to six o'clock. After that, at Arlington Hotel. Whitney, Private secretary. 4:10 p.m. [*20060*]Sunday, when you may have more time to read letters from friends, having in them no word of business. LLS.[[shorthand notation]] [*Ackd 2-21-1902*] Ft. Wingate N.M. Feb, 16/02 To His Excellency President Roosevelt Dear Mr. President I have been going to write several times but knowing well how busy you are &, also the sickness of your son, I refrained until now. I am pleased to note by the papers he is better may his cheery face be seen round the White House soon. General MacArthur inspected the Post & Troops on Wednesday, he made quite a tour of the place observing every thing Water supply. Bread. Stables etc. etc. The troops are kept pretty busy which a new outfit needs. We expect the Inspector General here soon, hence we are keeping in line. I met in Gallup one of the Presidents Rough Riders. John McSparrow of Troop. G. I advised him to join the Society of the Army of Santiago & will send him an application to fill out. [*20061*]Mr. President I feel it keenly that I was unable to be a member of the R.R.R. but when you said put in your application to transfer I really expected to see some service in Porto Rico with 1st Vol Cav. I hear from Major Llewellyn who is not far away from here. Our Troop Commander Capt. Kirby Walker is the right kind of man he takes an interest in all affairs being a good Drill Instructor. Disciplinarian & one who leads in the Gymnasium every-day. Mr. President I see by the Army & Navy Register the Navy is to get a Medal & Bars for the Santiago Campaign, would it be asking too much to know if the Army will be recognized I mean the 5th Army Corps. Trusting you are well With Good Wishes I am Sir Obediently yours Herbert P. See 14th Cavalry Ft. Wingate N.M. L.M. Pugh [*20062*]the sneers of our adversaries who will seize upon this obsession of yours as proof that our friend is on a level with theirs. If your sentence were uttered to stop a promotion which is unjustified in your opinion, I could not object to it; but such a promotion is now impossible. It is too early to pronounce the verdict of history; it is unnecessary to state this opinion, for your comment is complete without it. Uttering it will do no good, but will wound deeply hundreds of your friends and the admiral's. I know you will pardon my frankness. Yours sincerely H. L. Nelson [[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2-17-1902 CF*] 918 Seventeenth Street Washington, D.C. Feb. 16. 1902 My dear Mr. President: In thinking over your comment on the Schley case, I am more and more struck with its fine judicial temper, and I still hope, as I said yesterday, that you have sealed this controversy so far as it can be settled. There is one phrase, however, which troubles me, besides that [*20063*] of which I spoke to you yesterday, and the more I think of it the more it troubles me. It seems to me that you have travelled beyond the necessities of the case in saying that neither Sampson nor Schley did anything to deserve a vice admiralship. This is going to wound all of Sampson's friends, and will cruelly hurt Mrs. Sampson. It is also going to disturb that splendid body of officers who believe in Sampson, and will fortify those who now delight to say that there is nothing good in the Navy. You believe what you have said, but is it necessary to say it? You have said nothing about Schley which is not essential to the case. Is it necessary to say that Sampson did not deserve more than his promotion which you say was just? You are indicating President McKinley's action: why not stop there? I believe that your remark as to Sampson's deserts will convince many that you have an animus against him which you have carefully refrained from showing against Schley except in this sentence as although you are obliged to condemn him. I hope that you will strike out that sentence, and let those of us who believe in Sampson go unhurt by [*20064*]managed to your satisfaction and a whole lot of other people -- now why should a lot of old messy women --superanimated Senators and Democrats who are always against the government be taken in to consideration when a brave soldier is concerned. There are two sides to the thing and her is a good chance for your courage. -- Yours faithfully Frederic Remington Feb. 16. [[shorthand]] 301 WEBSTER AVENUE. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. President, Theo. Roosevelt [*[2-16-02]*] [*Ackd 2/19/1902*] My dear sir: -- I know you have to stand and judge other people but I think the case of Ben. Daniels erstwhile -- gambler -- prisoner of state if so -- and brave soldier has many complications and I think a lot of his critics in cold blood wouldn't do what he did in hot blood in a disinterested way for the public good. The man has tried to live down a past -- he has [*20065*] [*Ackd ppF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 20 WU DB JM 8 Paid 9:28 a.m. New York, Feb.16, 1902. The President, Washington, D.C. Cornelius died suddenly, in Presbyterian Hospital, last night. W. Emlen Roosevelt. [*20067*]Ackd 2/19/02 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. INCORPORATED. TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA. February 16, 1902. Personal & Confidential President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President. I have just a little fear that owing to your duties in connection with the reception of Prince Henry I may not be able to see you as I pass through Washington, and for that reason I write regarding the Naval Officer vacancy in New Orleans. This information is submitted to you personally and I hope it will not be filed in the Treasury Department. All things considered, I feel rather sure that Dr. Isaiah B. Scott is by far the best man for this place. He is well educated, clean, and would lift the whole service out of the filthy atmosphere where it has been for too long in New Orleans. I think you will find that Secretary Shaw is personally acquainted with Dr. Scott as he is a member of the same church that Secretary Shaw is. Dr. Scott 20068the kind of man that I am sure you want to recognize. He is known throughout the country and his appointment would present an object lesson to the rest of the colored people that would prove valuable. Have you reached any decision as yet regarding our friend T. Thomas Fortune? He is anxious to go to Haiti. Yours truly. Booker T. Washington [shorthand notation]The Post Feb 16. [*[02]*] Monday afternoon Mr. President: [*File ppf pr*] I take the liberty of calling your attention to the enclosed lengthy dispatch which appeared in the New York World this morning. The correspondent, through some one acquainted with the contents of your review, has covered the ground very fully. All the points are well emphasized. Very truly yours Henry H. West [*20070*]Special to the World. Washington, Feb. 16- President Roosevelt will announce his decision on the Schley appeal not later than Saturday next. The decision is substantially as follows: The President believes that Admiral Schley fought with great bravery at Santiago, but that his courage is no more to be commended than that of the other officers engaged. The President holds that the retrograde movement had no effect upon the battle of Santiago. He declares that even if Schley could be blamed for vacilating during the period he was in independent command prior to the arrival of Sampson no reproach should now attach to him, as the Navy Department condoned his offense. The President contends that Schley's motion before the arrival of Sampson should have been punished by removal from command or else entirely overlooked. He does not go into this feature, for the reason, he says, that Secretary Long's failure to relieve Schley of command determined that question forever, and it should not have been reopened. If the retrograde movement was a serious error of judgment, it was followed by no evil consequences, and should not be brought forward to dim the lustre of a subsequent brilliant action. Santiago the Only Issue. In summing up the President deals only with the battle of Santiago. This, he holds, is the only point at issue. He contends that Schley was not in command during the battle, and made no such claim for himself until recently. Sampson, the President finds, was technically in command, and his responsibility was not lessened by the fact that he was absent. The President finds that the battle of Santiago was fought by the captains of the various vessels engaged on general lines laid down by Sampson. He holds that in no instance did any one of the ships act under any general orders or specific signals from Schley. The President believes Schley was guilty of a serious tactical blunder in making the Brooklyn's famous loop, which might have been taken advantage of by an alert enemy with serious consequences. He decides that the Brooklyn was not in danger of being rammed, but that as the loop had no bad results it can be easily overlooked in view of the glorious results of the battle. In conclusion, the President finds Schley entitled to great credit for personal bravery, coolness and general professional conduct under fire. Asked as to Political Effect. As The World told exclusively this morning, the conference at the White House yesterday, about which there was so much secrecy, was principally on the Schley matter. The President had Senators Allison, Aldrich and Spooner, Speaker Henderson and Representatives Grosvenor and Cannon there to talk with him about the political effect of the decision. He told them the gist of the findings and said he had reached conclusions based on the facts as he saw them. He knew that neither side would be satisfied, and asked these wise politicians what they thought the effect on the country would be. They said, frankly, that the President's conclusions would prove disappointing to the great mass of people who now regard Schley as a popular hero. They said, however, that after the first indications of disapproval had passed away they thought the people would adopt the views entertained by the President as reasonable and right [??] that no disastrous political effect [??] result. 20071[[shorthand]] [*Ackd. 2-17-1902*] THE SHOREHAM JOHN T. DEVINE WASHINGTON, D. C., Monday, 190 Dear Roosevelt; I have a great favor to ask. I have a Groton boy with me, mine. May I bring him to lunch? He isn't large. Faithfully yours, Paul Dana [*20072*]Charles S. Hamlin. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 103 and 109 Ames Building, Boston 30 Broad Street, New York Boston, Mass., February 17, 1902. Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Cortelyou:-- I enclose a letter to the President on a very important matter relating to Prof. Paine of Harvard University. Will you kindly read the letter and then seal it and present it to the President and if you could see that the matter is directly brought to his attention, I shall esteem it a very great personal favor. With kind personal regards. Very sincerely yours C S Hamlin Enclosure. [*20073*][*[For 1. enclosure see Hamlin 2-17-02]*][[shorthand]] [*Ackd 2/19/1902 CF*] Charles S. Hamlin. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 103 and 109 Ames Building, Boston 30 Broad Street, New York Boston, Mass., February 17, 1902. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President:-- I am sure you will pardon my intruding on your valuable time with the following suggestion which may or may not commend itself to you. John Knowles Paine, Professor of Music in Harvard University, has just composed an opera called "Azara". He also has written the text. The opera has been published in Berlin and Prof. Paine is most anxious to have it produced at the Government Opera House in Berlin. I wrote Ambassador White over a year ago as to this, first getting the consent of Secretary Hay to do so, and Mr. White said he would gladly do anything he could unofficially to bring this about. I have also corresponded with Secretary Hay on this matter and he has expressed great sympathy in the matter although unable to give any official assistance. Two weeks ago I called on the German Ambassador and he suggested unofficially to me to ask Prof. Paine to present a copy of the score to Prince Henry at the time of his visit to the University at Cambridge with the request that he present it to the Emperor. [*20074*]Charles S. Hamlin. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 103 and 109 Ames Building, Boston 30 Broad Street, New York Hon. T.R.--2 Knowing your deep interest in Harvard, I venture to ask if an occasion offers itself if you could kindly mention the subject to Prince Henry, of course entirely unofficially. I am sure the barest hint from you would quickly produce the desired result and the production of this opera, the life work of Prof. Paine, our leading composer, in Germany would reflect credit not only upon Harvard University but upon the United States itself. If you feel you cannot conscientiously do this, I know you will not hesitate to tell me so and I shall appreciate perfect frankness on you part. With kind personal regards, believe me. Very sincerely yours, C S Hamlin [*20075*][*[Enc in Hamlin 2-17-02]*]Feb. 17, 1902 [*ackd 2-17-1902*] Dear Theodore John Kean is very anxious that Barclay Rives-- his nephew-- shall be appointed to some diplomatic place. There is a Third Secretaryship vacant in Berlin. It will brake Charlie Richardson's heart not to get it -- but Rives is far the better man. If you appoint him, however, he ought in justice to be charged to New Jersey. [*20076*] I ought to say, also, that White's private Secretary, named Albee, is anxious for the place. White recommends him, but does not ask for him. On he whole I imagine Rives meets more requirements than any one else. Yours faithfully John Hay The salary is $1200-- not half a living. O.K. Give it to Rives & charge it to N. J. We'll give Richardson the next place we can TR 20077KASKEL & KASKEL SHIRT MAKERS 20 WEST 25th STREET NEW YORK 79 JACKSON STREET ROOM 206 CHICAGO ILL. WILL MOVE ABOUT MARCH 1ST TO FIFTH AVE AND 32nd STREET. New York,Feby.17th,1902 Mr. Douglas Robinson, City Dear Sir:- We take the liberty to trouble you in the following matter: President Roosevelt used to be one of our patrons and had his shirts made in our establishment, but for several years he has not favored us with any orders. We are anxious to regain his patronage and if you will kindly aid me in getting permission for our representative to call on him we shall be exceedingly obliged to you. Our representative will be in Baltimore next week and we should be most happy to send him to Washington if the President will be kind enough to see him. We have the President's measurements, but the last measure was taken in 1891 and we presume that this will not be correct. Thanking you in advance for your kindness,we are, yours respectfully, Kaskel & Kaskel [*This letter was sent to me by Kaskel who makes my shirts & think he is the best in New York you may not agree with me. D R*] [*20078*]COPY. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY. WASHINGTON, D. C. February 17, 1902. Mr. President: Referring to our conversation this morning, I do not wish to write a communication on the subject until I am satisfied that it would meet with your approval, and I therefore send the enclosed memorandum for your consideration. Very respectfully, NELSON A. MILES, Lieutenant General. The President, White House. [*20079*][*PF*] JOHN C. NEW, President HARRY S. NEW, Vice-President GEORGE C HITT, Sec'y- Treas. ARTHUR F. HALL, Asst. Sec'y-Treasr. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL The Indianapolis Journal Newspaper Company, Publishers INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Feb.17, 1902. 2 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: Mr. Payne's letter of Saturday enclosing your note reached me this afternoon. I thank you very sincerely for this evidence of your confidence and good will. It adds another to your many courtesies and kindnesses to me and I assure you of my heartfelt appreciation. I certainly esteem it a very great honor to be permitted the opportunity to identify myself in an official capacity with your administration and it would be an additional pleasure to be so closely associated with Mr. Payne, for whom i entertain the warmest possible friendship. However my situation does not differ greatly from that of most other men in active business, [*20080*]JOHN C. NEW, President HARRY S. NEW, Vice-President GEORGE C. HITT, Sec'y-Treas. ARTHUR F. HALL, Asst. Sec'y-Treas. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL The Indianapolis Journal Newspaper Company, Publishers INDIANAPOLIS, IND., 2. and it is impossible for me to make definite reply until I have taken a little time in which to consider how I can arrange my affairs so as to permit of a long continued absence. The offer is certainly very tempting, in all its phases, and if I may have your permission to take it under consideration for a few days I shall hold myself under still further obligation. Mrs. New is in New Orleans, but I am sure she will appreciate your kindly references to her, and will join me in thanks for the compliment paid me, With sincere personal esteem, I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant Harry S. New. [*20081*] [For attachment see 2-17-02]The Pilot Editorial Rooms BOSTON, MASS. Feby 17 1902 [*File*] Geo. B. Cortelyou, Esq. Dear Mr. Cortelyou, Will you kindly deliver enclosed letter to the President? It is, I need hardly say, non-political and non office-seeking, and I know it will interest him. Thanking you in advance, I am very truly yours Jas Jeffrey Roche [*20082*]OTTAWA AND NEW YORK RAILWAY CO. NEW YORK AND OTTAWA R.R. CO. OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT HENRY SANGER SNOW VICE-PRESIDENT 27 Pine Street, New York, N. Y. OTTAWA ONT., Feby. 17th, 1902. 189 Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of to-day advising me that the President has approved the Bill to declare the railroad bridge across the St. Lawrence River, near Hogansburg, N.Y., a lawful structure. I thank you for your courtesy in sending me the advice. Yours very truly, Henry Sanger Snow Vice-President. [*20083*]COPY. (Memorandum for Letter) HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY. WASHINGTON. February 17, 1902. The Honorable, The Secretary of War. Sir: I have the honor to invite attention to a subject that I have had under consideration for several months, and to request that this letter be laid before the President. It is now three years since the opening of hostilities between the United States forces and those in the Philippine Islands, and this warfare has been conducted with marked severity. More than 120,000 United States troops have been at different times sent or are now under orders to go to the Philippines, and more than 40,000 still remain on duty there, which service, with the assistance of the naval forces, involves an enormous expenditure of public money, as well as the loss of many valuable lives. During the past century thousands of Indians have been called to the Capital for consultation and council, and I have, under authority, sent to Washington many red-handed representatives of different tribes of Indians, the result of which has been a reconciliation, a restoration of confidence, the prevention of war, and the establishment and continuance of peace within the States and territories. Our friendly relations with the people of Cuba and Porto Rico have been largely prompted by consultation with the representatives of those 200084 -2- islands here in Washington, both before hostilities occurred, during the Spanish war, and since, and I have never found any people, whether savage, semi-civilized, or civilized, who were not benefited by candid, frank and honest consultation and council. In view of the above considerations, I make the request that I be authorized to proceed to the Philippine Islands, taking with me ten whom I may select from Cuba and Porto Rico, whose assistance has been found to be useful in promoting friendly relations between the people of those islands and the United States, and who could properly explain to the Filipinos the benefits their people have derived through friendly relations with this country, and while there to give such direction as I may deem advisable and judicious for the best disposition of the United States military forces, to the end that they may occupy the most healthful and strategic positions, with due regard to economy, and be afforded the greatest comfort and benefit; also to take such measures as will tend to restore, as far as possible, confidence to the people of those islands, and demonstrate that the purpose of our government is prompted by the highest sense of justice; and that on returning I be authorized to bring to the Capital such number of representative Filipinos as I may think advisable, in order that they may see and know the advantages of our civilization and realize the disposition of our government toward them, at the same time affording an opportunity for a full consultation, whereby intelligent and definite action may be taken concerning their future destiny. It is confidently believed that such measures could then be taken as would be satisfactory and beneficial 20085 -3- to the ten millions of inhabitants of the Philippine Islands and highly creditable to our government. By this means we would be fully informed of the condition and wants of the people of those Islands, and they, on the other hand, would become fully apprised of the purpose and final disposition of our government toward them. This need not reflect in the slightest degree upon the service of the military, nor interfere with the civil governments that have been or may be established. Should this request be approved, I am confident it would result in a better condition of our military forces in that Division, in the cessation of hostilities within a reasonable time, thereby permitting the return of a large number of our troops from those remote and unhealthful stations, and, I should hope, in an amicable adjustment of affairs in those islands which would be satisfactory to the inhabitants thereof as well as to the people of the United States. Very respectfully, Lieutenant General, Commanding U.S. Army. 20086[*[ca 2-17-02]*] New, Harry S. Indianapolis , Ind. Acknowledges receipt of letter from Mr. Payne, with enclosure from the President. It is impossible to make a definite reply until he has taken a little time in which to consider how he can arrange his affairs so as to permit of a long-continued absence. The offer is certainly very tempting in all its phases, and if he may have the President's permission to take it under consideration for a few days he will hold himself under still further obligations. [*20087*] [*[Encl IN HAY 2-14-03]*] Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis [shorthand] [*CR 2-17-1902*] Baron d'Estournelles Member of the French Parliament Member of the Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration [*20088*] [*Guy Argault*] [shorthand] [*Done*] [*File*] EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON. February 17, 1902. Memorandum: Rev. Sherrard Billings and Mr. A. H. Wood will arrive at the Albany to-morrow night. [*20089*][attached to New 2-17-02][*[ca 2-17-02]*] New, Harry S. Indianapolis , Ind. Acknowledges receipt of letter from Mr. Payne, with enclosure from the President. It is impossible to make a definite reply until he has taken a little time in which to consider how he can arrange his affairs so as to permit of a long-continued absence. The offer is certainly very tempting in all its phases, and if he may have the President's permission to take it under consideration for a few days he will hold himself under still further obligations. [*20087*] [*[Encl IN HAY 2-14-03]*] Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis [shorthand] [*CR 2-17-1902*] Baron d'Estournelles Member of the French Parliament Member of the Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration [*20088*] [*Guy Argault*] [shorthand] [*Done*] [*File*] EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON. February 17, 1902. Memorandum: Rev. Sherrard Billings and Mr. A. H. Wood will arrive at the Albany to-morrow night. [*20089*][*[ca 2-17-02]*] New, Harry S. Indianapolis, Ind. Acknowledges receipt of letter from Mr. Payne, with enclosure form the President. It is impossible to make a definite reply until he has taken a little time in which to consider how he can arrange his affairs so as to permit of a long-continued absence. The offer is certainly very tempting in all its phases, and if he may have the President's permission to take it under consideration for a few days he will hold himself under still further obligations. [*20087*] [*[ENCL IN HAY 2-14-03]*] Ambassador de France aux Etats-Unis [[Shorthand]] [*CF*] 2-17-1902 Baron d'Estournelles, Member of the French Parliament --- Member of the Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration ----- [*20088*] [[Shorthand]] [*Done File*] EXECUTIVE MANSION WASHINGTON. February 17, 1902 Memorandum: Rev. Sherrard Billings and Mr. A. H. Wood will arrive at the Albany to-morrow night. [*20089*]Preliminary Report to Stockholders of UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, 17TH FEBRUARY, 1902. [*20091*] Preliminary Report to Stockholders of UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, 17TH FEBRUARY, 1902. C.G. Burgoyne, Walker and Centre Streets, N.Y. [*20090*]Preliminary Report to Stockholders of UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, 17TH FEBRUARY, 1902. [*20091*] Preliminary Report to Stockholders of UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, 17TH FEBRUARY, 1902. C.G. Burgoyne, Walker and Centre Streets, N.Y. [*20090*]5 Preliminary Report to Stockholders of United States Steel Corporation. Office of the United States Steel Corporation, 51 Newark Street, Hoboken, New Jersey. January 10, 1902. To the Stockholders of the United States Steel Corporation: The business of the United States Steel Corporation for all practical purposes began April 1, 1901, from which date interest on the bonds and dividends on its preferred stock began to accrue. The Board of Directors has determined that the fiscal year, instead of running from April to April, shall correspond with the calendar year, and, in order to give sufficient time for preparation of annual reports to stockholders, the by-laws have been amended so as to provide that future annual meetings shall be held in April. Under the provisions of the original by-laws, the first annual meeting must be held February 17th, 1902, and the Board of Directors deems it best to submit to the stockholders at that meeting a preliminary report which, as far as practicable, shall exhibit the operations of the Corporation for the nine months of the calendar year ending December 31, 1901. UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. Directors. J. Pierpont Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Henry H. Rogers, Charles M. Schwab, Class 3. Elbert H. Gary, For three years ending 1904. George W. Perkins, Edmund C. Converse, Percival Roberts, Jr, Francis H. Peabody, Charles Steele, William H. Moore, Norman B. Ream, Class 2. Peter A.B. Widener, For two years ending 1903. James H. Reed, Henry C. Frick, William Edenborn, Marshall Field, Daniel G. Reid, John D. Rockefeller Jr., Alfred Clifford, *Class 1. William E. Dodge, For one year ending 17 Feby., 1902. Nathaniel Thayer, Abram S. Hewitt, Clement A. Griscom *The successors to the eight directors of Class 1 will be elected at the first annual meetings 17th February, 1902.4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Elbert H. Gary, Chairman. Daniel G. Reid. William Edenborn. Edmund C. Converse. Percival Roberts, Jr. Charles Steele. Charles M. Schwab, Ex-officio. George W. Perkins, Ex-officio. FINANCE COMMITTEE. George W. Perkins, Chairman. Henry H. Rogers. Norman B. Ream. P.A.B. Widener. Charles M. Schwab, Ex-officio. Elbert H. Gary, Ex-officio. PRESIDENT, Charles M. Schwab. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, James Gayley. GENERAL COUNSEL, Francis Lynde Stetson. TREASURER AND SECRETARY, Richard Trimble. COMPTROLLER, Edward Shearson. TRANSFER AGEN, Hudson Trust Company. 51 Newark Street, Hoboken, N.J. 71 Broadway, New York City. 6 Eight directors whose terms are about to expire being those of the first of the three classes, viz: Marshall Field, Daniel G. Reid, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Alfred Clifford, William E. Dodge, Nathaniel Thayer, Abram S. Hewitt and Clement A. Griscom, will be candidates for re-election at the annual meeting on February 17th, 1902. This preliminary report covers only the first nine months of the Corporation's existence, a period too brief to satisfactorily organize and systematize the business, and necessarily it lacks the fullness and definiteness of information which it is hoped will characterize future annual reports. But the management feels fully justified in stating that much that at the time of organization was hoped to be accomplished in the way of avoiding wasteful expenditures for unnecessary enlargement of plants by various prominent steel companies, and of establishing harmonious cooperation among them has been successfully achieved. The several companies have effected many economies which have been attended with most satisfactory results, and the outlook for further improvement in this direction is most gratifying. The business of the Companies has been put on practically a cash basis. The losses actually incurred through bad debts have been very small, and little, if any, loss in the collection of accounts and notes receivable is anticipated. About seventy per cent. of the total current monthly accounts due from customers is now being generally collected within thirty days, and it is the effort of the several managements to maintain the businesses on a strictly cash basis. 9 BALANCE SHEET. The date of this report renders it impracticable to give a complete balance sheet as of December 31st, 1901, and consequently a balance sheet showing the condition of the Companies at November 30th, 1901, is submitted. It exhibits the assets and liabilities represented by the capital stocks of the Corporation and by outstanding stocks of subsidiary companies except that, for simplicity, it omits indebtedness from one company to another, as such sums though assets of one company are liabilities of some other company. [*20095*] 7 The results of operations for the nine months are as follows: NET EARNINGS Of all companies from operations for nine months ending December 31, 1901, viz.: April ...................... $7,356,744 May ........................ 9,612,349 June ........................ 9,394,747 July .......................... 9,580,151 August ..................... 9,810,880 September .............. 9,272,812 October .................. 12,205,774 November .............. 9,795,841 *December (estimated) ..... 7,750,000 Total ................................................... $84,779,298 Less amounts set aside for the following purposes, viz.: Sinking Funds on U.S. Steel Corporation bonds and bonds of subsidiary companies ------------- 2,263,292 Reserve Funds -------------- 9,695,702 11,958,994 Balance --------------------------- $72,820,304 Nine months' interest on bonds --- 11,400,000 Balance --------------------------- $61,420,304 Nine months' dividends on stocks, viz.: United States Steel Corporation: Preferred, 5 1/4% (7% annually) ----- $26,752,894 Common, 3% (4% annually)-------- 15,227,812 Total ------------------------ $41,980,706 Outstanding stocks of subsidiary companies-------------------------25,101 42,005,807 Balance for nine months, applicable to additions to surplus, new construction, etc. ----------- $19,414,497 *During the close of lake navigation, from December to April inclusive, the earnings of mining and transportation companies are, of course, diminished. [*20094*] 8 From the foregoing statement, it will be seen that the net results from operations of the several companies for the first nine months (December being estimated) are as follows: After charging to operating expenses, month by month, all current renewals and ordinary repairs for maintenance of plants, the net earnings of the several Companies amounted to almost $85,000,000. From this sum over $2,250,00 was set aside in a Sinking Fund to retire bonds of the Corporation and its subsidiary companies; $11,400,000 was paid for nine months' interest on the Corporation's bonds; dividends on the preferred stock at the rate of 7% per annum were paid, amounting to $25,750,000, and dividends on the common stock at the rate of 4% per annum were paid, amounting to $15,227,000, making a total of over $53,000,000 paid out for interest and dividends on the bonds and stock of your Corporation during this period. Nearly $10,000,000 was set aside in various reserve funds to cover exhaustion of the ore properties, general depreciation of machinery and plants, and to provide for extraordinary enlargements, after all of which there remained as the result of the above nine months' operations undivided earnings of over $19,000,000. A satisfactory Profit and Loss statement showing in detail the earnings and expenses of the several companies cannot be given until their accounting systems are uniform, so that their consolidated Profit and Loss statement of all companies can be made. The foregoing statement, however, gives a substantially accurate account of the results of the business for the first nine months, except that the earnings for the month of December are estimated. 10 CONDENSED GENERAL November ASSETS. PROPERTY ACCOUNT—Cost of properties owned and operated by the several companies... $1,437,494,862 53 DEFERRED CHARGES TO PROFIT AND LOSS—Expenditures for Improvements, Explorations, Stripping and Development at Mines, and for advanced Mining Royalties, which are to be charged to Future Operations of the Properties ----------------------------------- 3,256,774 09 INVESTMENTS: Outside Real Estate and other property... 429,613 25 CURRENT ASSETS: Inventories---------------- 95,608,997 57 Stocks, Bonds and Securities of Outside Companies ------------- 7,251,329 45 Accounts Receivable------- $45,269,453 19 Bills Receivable... 2,821,468 55 -----------------------------------------$48,090,916 74 Cash------------------------------------- 55,315,527 99 ------------------------------------------------103,406,444 73 ----------------------------------------- 206,261,771 75 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,647,443,021 62 E. & O. E. E. SHEARSON, Comptroller.13 SINKING FUNDS AND RESERVES FOR DEPRECIATION. The item of $21.236.040.54 for Sinking Funds and Reserves for Depreciation in the balance sheet is made up as follows" Sinking fund on U.S. Steel Corp. bonds $1,520,000 00 Sinking funds on bonds of Sub. Cos. 1,264,197 50 Reserved for general depreciation, including that of the ore, coal and coke properties, and for extraordinary outlays which may be required for unusual expenses, for improvements and for renewals 18,451,843 04 Total $21,236,040 54 Supplementing the information communicated by the amended Certificate of Incorporation and the amended By-Laws, copies of which are annexed, the following general statement as to the organization of the Corporation is submitted: ORGANIZATION AND THE ISSUE OF STOCKS AND BONDS. The United States Steel Corporation was incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, the original certificate of incorporation having been filed at Trenton, February 25, 1901, and the amended certificate, April, 1, 1901. By the amended certificate, the authorized capital stock of the Corporation was fixed at 11,000,000 shares of the par value of $100 each, equally divided into 5,500,000 shares of seven percent, cumulative preferred stock (pre- ferred as to both dividends and capital), and 5,500,000 shares of common stock. Of the total authorized capital stock, there have been issued, and at this date (January 10, 1902) are outstanding 5,102,056 shares of preferred stock, and 5,082,273 shares of common stock. The Corporation also has issued $303,450,000 20097 11 BALANCE SHEET 30, 1901. LIABILITIES CAPITAL STOCK OF U.S. STEEL CORPORATION Common ..............................................................$508,212,543 70 Preferred............................................................... 510,173,778 49 ----------------------$1,018,386,322 10 CAPITAL STOCKS OF SUBSIDIARY COM- PANIES NOT HELD BY U.S.S. CORP. (PAR VALUE) Common Stocks................................................... 365,436 38 Preferred Stocks ................................................. 293,300 00 Lake Superior Consolidated Mines Sub. Companies .......................................................113,189 43 ________________________ 771,925 81 BONDED AND DEBENTURE DEBT: United States Steel Corporation Bonds 303,450,000 00 Funded Debt of Sub. Companies held by the Public 59,349,838 85 Debenture Scrip 41,844 57 ____________________________ 362,841.683 42 MORTGAGES AND PURCHASE-MONEY OBLIGATIONS (SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES): Mortgages 3,457,037 55 Purchase Money Obligations 15, 610, 754 03 CURRENT LIABILITIES: Payrolls and Accounts Payable 22,228,343,60 Bills and Loans Payable (Subsidiary 12,653, 744 27 Companies) Special Deposits due employees and 5,435,342 15 others Accrued Interest and Unpresented Coupons 4,870,410 16 Common Dividends No. 2, payable Dec. 20, 1901 5,081,790 00 ________________________ 50,269,630 18 CONTINGENT LIABILITY: Payable contingent upon retention of leases 525,398 67 SINKING FUNDS AND RESERVES FOR DEPRECIATION 21,236,040 54 SURPLUS OF U.S.STEEL CORPORATION AND SUB- SIDIARY COMPANIES 174,344,229,32 _________________________ $1,647,443,021 62 2009612 INVENTORIES. The inventories represent raw material, goods manufactured and in process of manufacture, and manufactured goods in transit, on consignment or at selling departments. A large part of the inventories on November 30th is made up of the necessary accumulation during the Summer and Fall of extensive tonnages of iron ore for conversion during the Winter and Spring, when, owing to the close of navigation mining and shipping are diminished. The amount of finished product on hand is largely due to inability to obtain freight cars for deliveries to customers. The inventories are taken on the basis of the actual cost of the materials including labor at the several departments of the companies holding the same, and this cost is below the average current market price of such commodities. The following is a general classification of the inventories on November 30th: Ores $34,776,053 Pig Iron, Scrap, Speigel and Ferro 4,752,750 Coal, Coke and other Fuel 1,160,361 Pig Tin, Lead, Copper Spelter, Nickel, etc. 2,087,531 Manufacturing Supplies and Miscellaneous Stores otherwise unclassified 12,170,161 Ingots, Blooms, Billets, Sheet and Tin Bars, Skelp, Rods, Muck Bar, etc. 9,343,894 Finished Products 15,322,636 Mining Supplies and Stores 1,170,859 Railroad Supplies and Stores 851,645 Materials, labor and expense locked up in current uncompleted bridge contracts 9,268,361 Materials in transit and on consignment 4,699,746 Total $95,603,997 14 of five per cent. bonds secured by a Trust Indenture, dated April 1, 1901, to the United States Trust Company of New York as Trustee. Substantially all of these bonds and shares have been issued to acquire the bonds and stocks of the subsidiary companies which were held by the public, as well as considerable amounts thereof, which belonged to members of the Syndicate and to the Syndicate Managers, viz.: (1) the bonds and stocks of the Carnegie Company and the capital stocks of the several other companies under the original agreement of March 1, 1901, with J.P. Morgan & Co., Managers of a Syndicate which includes among its members and participants officers and directors of this Corporation; (2) the stocks of the American Bridge Company and the Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines under the agreement of April 1, 1901, with J.P. Morgan & Co.; (3) the stocks of the Oliver Iron Mining Company and of the Pittsburg Steamship Company; and (4) the stocks of the Shelby Steel Tube Company, for which a contract was negotiated in June, 1901, with representatives of the stockholders of that company. Details of Issue of Stocks and Bonds. (1) 4,247,688 shares of the common stock and 4,249,716 shares of the preferred stock and $303,450,000 face value of bonds of the Corporation were issued in payment for the $25,000,000 in cash, paid to the Corporation by the Syndicate Managers, and for the stocks and bonds set forth in the following table, excepting 1,644 shares otherwise acquired, and directors' qualifying shares, viz.:17 circular of March 2, 1901, were to be retained by and to belong to the Syndicate, amounted to 649,987 shares of preferred stock, and 649,988 shares of common stock. This residue of stock or the proceeds thereof, after reimbursing the Syndicate the $25,000,000 in cash which it paid to the Corporation, and approximately $3,000,000 for other syndicate obligations and expenses, constituted surplus or profit of the Syndicate. The transactions between this Corporation and the Syndicate having been concluded, an agreement of final settlement and mutual release, dated January 3, 1902, was executed between this Corporation and the Syndicate Managers. It will be noted that this Corporation has received and now owns in the aggregate more than ninety-nine and three-fourths per cent of the shares of all the specified companies. The acquisition of so large a proportion of the shares has enabled the Corporation promptly to enter upon the accomplishment of the principal objects which induced its formation, and has facilitated the fulfillment of the original expectations of large reductions in expenditures for improvements, of increased earnings applicable to dividends, and of grater stability of investment, without increasing the prices of manufactured products. LEASE OF POCAHONTAS COAL LANDS. Subsidiary companies of the Corporation have secured a lease of fifty thousand acres of the best Pocahotas coking and fuel coal property, on a royalty basis, and on favorable terms for production and transportation. Plans for the prompt development of this property on a large scale are under consideration, and it is expected that in the near future there will be received from this field a large supply of coke and fuel coal. With this acquisition, it is estimated that there is now controlled by subsidiary companies a sufficient quantity of the best ad cheapest coking coal to pro [*20099*] 15 Federal Steel Company..............Common Stock $46,483,700 Preferred Stock 53,260,200 National Steel Company............Common 31,970,000 Preferred 26,996,000 National Tube Company............Common 40,000,000 Preferred 40,000.000 American Steel and Wire Common 49,981,400 Company of New Jersey Preferred 39,999.000 American Tin Plate Company Common 28,000,000 Preferred 18,325,000 American Steel Hoop Common 19,000,000 Company Preferred 14,000.000 American Sheet Steel Common 24,499,600 Company Preferred 24,499,600 Carnegie Company Common Stock 160,000,000 Bonds 159,450,000 (2) 722,025 shares of common stock, and 741,915 shares of preferred stock of the Corporation were issued for the acquisition of $29,413,905 per value of stock of the Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines and $30,946,400 of common stock and $31,348,000 of preferred stock par values of the American Bridge Company; (3) 92,500 shares each of common and preferred stock of the Corporation were issued for the acquisition of an outstanding one-sixth interest in the Oliver Iron Mining Company and in the Pittsburgh Steamship Company, thus securing the ownership of all of the stock of those two companies not owned by the Carnegie Company except directors' qualifying shares; and (4) 20,045 shares of common stock and 17,910 shares of preferred stock of the Corporation were issued for the acquisition of $8,018,200 of common stock and $4,776,100 shares of preferred stock, par value, of the Shelby Steel Tube Company under the contract above mentioned. The Aragon Iron Mines leasehold and the stock of the Bessemer Steamship Company have been purchased for cash paid and payable by this Corporation or by some of the subsidiary companies above mentioned. [*20098*]16 All of the bonds of the Carnegie Company and all of the stocks of the companies acquired as above mentioned by the United States Steel Corporation, have been lodged with the United States Trust Company, as Trustee, for the benefit of the Corporation and its stockholders, and to secure the payment of the $304,000,000 bonds of the Corporation authorized by the deed of trust of April 1, 1901. This deposit affords security to stockholders as well as bondholders against diversion or depletion of these important assets of the corporation. Circulars, dated March 2, and April 2, and 8, 1901, addressed to the holders of shares of the several companies therein specified were issued and published by the Syndicate Managers. At the rates offered in the circular dated March 2, 1901, the Syndicate acquired the common stocks and preferred stocks of the seven companies (other than the Carnegie Company) as above mentioned (see p. 15), and thereupon sold and transferred the same to this Corporation under the contract of March 1, 1901. The Syndicate delivered to the holders of such stocks of said seven companies in the aggregate 2,694,909 shares of common stock and 2,616,957 shares of preferred stock of this Corporation. The Syndicate acquired sixty per cent. ($96,000,000) of the stock of the Carnegie Company, and $159,450,000 face value of the five per cent. bonds of the Carnegie Company by delivering to the holders thereof said $303,450,000 of bonds of this Corporation and $1,200,000 in cash; and the Syndicate acquired the remaining forty per cent. ($64,000,000) of the stock of the Carnegie Company by delivering to the holders thereof 962,771 shares of preferred stock and 902,790 shares of the common stock of this Corporation. The residue of the common and preferred stock of this Corporation delivered to the Syndicate under the contract of March 1, 1901, and not used for the acquisition by it of the stocks of the specified companies, being the shares which, as stated in the Syndicate 18 vide, on the basis of present consumption, for the necessities of all the furnaces of these companies during the next sixty years. The Corporation has guaranteed the performance of this lease on the part of the lessees. GENERAL RESULTS IN ORGANIZATION AND MANUFACTURING. It was expected that by harmonious co-operation of the several companies great economies in manufacturing would be accomplished, and such expectations have been fully realized. Diversified management has been dispensed with as far as possible, and the several companies have endeavored to adopt similar methods as far as suited to their respective businesses. Great departments like Ore Mining, Coal Mining, Manufacture of Coke and Lake Transportation, have been thoroughly systematized, and the managements of the manufacturing plants in the same locality have been brought into closer relations. The companies have endeavored to concentrate the manufacture of their various products at the point most favorable to their production, thus insuring to each ultimate economy in manufacturing costs and in the assembling of material. The effort is also made by the different companies to regulate their manufacture of various products so that the fullest advantage can be taken of the economical production of any special article and its cheapest distribution to the consumer. While each of the above schemes of organization has effected great economies, yet in no direction has this result been more pronounced than in that of manufacturing itself. By frequent interchange of views and full information as to the results in the several companies, each is enabled to reap the advantage of any new economy practiced or discovered by any of the others, so that each company has the advantage of the combined experience of all. Methods of accounting are being made uniform as rapidly as possible so that comparisons may readily be made. In this way, theAMENDED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION of UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. We, the undersigned, in order to form a corporation for the purposes hereinafter stated, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, entitled "An Act concerning corporations (Revision of 1896)," and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, do hereby certify as follows: I. The name of the corporation is United States Steel Corporation. II. The location of its principal office in the State of New Jersey is at No. 51 Newark Street, in the City of Hoboken, County of Hudson. The name of the agent therein and in charge thereof, upon whom process against the corporation may be served, is Hudson Trust Company. Said office is to be the registered office of said corporation. III. The objects for which the corporation is formed are: To manufacture iron, steel, manganese, coke, copper, lumber and other materials, and all or any articles consisting, or partly consisting, of iron, steel, copper, wood or other materials, and all or any products thereof. To acquire, own, lease, occupy, use or develop any lands containing coal or iron, manganese, stone or other ores, or oil, and any wood lands, or other lands for any purpose of the Company. To mine, or otherwise to extract or remove coal, ores, stone and other minerals and timber from any lands owned, acquired, leased or occupied by the Company, or from any other lands. To buy and sell, or otherwise to deal or to traffic in, iron, steel, manganese, copper, stone, ores, coal, coke, wood, lumber and other materials, and any of the products thereof, and any articles consisting, or partly consisting thereof. 19 best result attained by any of the companies is taken as the standard and the other companies endeavor to conform thereto. Economies in manufacturing thus far have been quite remarkable, but the end is not nearly reached, nor is it likely soon to be, for through the continuous efforts to co-operate and aid in bringing about the best results at each plant, it is certain that even more favorable results ultimately will be accomplished. THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK. The outlook for the year 1902 is very bright. Everything indicates that all of the facilities of each subsidiary company will be taxed to their utmost to supply the demand that is being made. The actual business now booked, and of which shipment is being called for faster than it can be supplied, amounts to more than half the total combined annual capacity of all the companies. The heavier products, like rails, billets, plates and structural material are sold up to the productive capacity of the Mills, until nearly the end of the year. In the more highly finished products, the consumption in each case is greater now than at the corresponding period in 1901, which, it should be remembered, was an abnormally heavy year. The expectation, therefore, of those closely connected with the manufacture and sale of these highly finished products, is for a demand even larger than that of 1901, and up to the limit of production. POLICY AS TO PRICES. The demand for the products of the several companies has been so great that prices could easily have been advanced. Indeed, higher prices have been voluntarily offered by consumers who were anxious for immediate execution of orders, but the companies have firmly maintained20 the position of not advancing prices, believing that the existing prices were sufficient to yield a fair return on capital and maintain the properties in satisfactory physical condition, and that the many collateral advantages to be gained in the long run by refusing to advance prices would be of substantial and lasting value, not only to the companies, but also to the general business interests of the country. The strong position thus taken by the companies for stability in prices both of raw material and finished products, has had a reassuring effect on the trade, and has contributed greatly toward restoring confidence in the general business situation and creating the present large demand for steel products, by dispelling any doubt as to prices in the future. The Board takes pleasure in acknowledging the loyal and efficient services of the officers and employees of the Coporation. By order of the Board of Directors, Elbert H. Gary, Charles M. Schwab, Chairman Executive Committee President 2 To construct bridges, buildings, machinery, ships, boats, engines, cars and other equipment, railroads, docks, slips, elevators, water works, gas works and electric works, viaducts, aqueducts, canals and other waterways, and any other means of transportation, and to sell the same, or otherwise dispose thereof, or to maintain and operate the same, except that the Company shall not maintain or operate any railroad or canal in the State of New Jersey. To apply for, obtain, register, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire, and to hold, use, own, operate and introduce, and to sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of, any trade marks, trade names, patents, inventions, improvements and processes used in connection with, or secured under letters patent of the United States, or elsewhere, or otherwise; and to use, exercise, develop, grant licenses in respect of, or otherwise to turn to account any such trade-marks, patents, licenses, processes, and the like, or any such property or rights. To engage in any other manufacturing, mining, construction or transportation business of any kind or character whatsoever, and to that end to acquire, hold, own and dispose of any and all property, assets, stocks, bonds and rights of any and every kind; but not to engage in any business hereunder which shall require the exercise of the right of eminent domain within the State of New Jersey. To acquire by purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to hold or to dispose of, stocks, bonds or any other obligations of any corporation formed for or then or theretofore engaged in or pursuing, any one or more of the kinds of business, purposes, objects or operations above indicated, or owning or holding any property of any kind herein mentioned; or of any corporation owning or holding the stocks or the obligations of any such corporation owning or holding the stocks or the obligations of any such corporation. To hold for investment, or otherwise to use, sell or dispose of, any stock, bonds or other obligations of any such other corporation; to aid in any manner any corporation whose stock, bonds or other obligations are held or are in any manner guaranteed by the Company, and to do any other acts or things for the preservation, protection, improvement or enhancement of the value of any such stock, bonds or other obligations, or to do any acts or things designed for any such purpose; and, while owner of any such stock, bonds or other obligations, to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership thereof, and to exercise any and all voting power thereon. The business or purpose of the Company is from time to time to do any one or more of the acts and things herein set forth; and it may conduct its business in other States and in the Territories and foreign countries, and may have one office or more than one office, and keep the books of the Company outside of the State of New Jersey, except as otherwise may be provided by law; and may hold, purchase, mortgage and convey real and personal property either in or out of the State of New Jersey.5 and one-third of their number shall be elected for the then unexpired portion of the term of the directors of the first class, one-third of their number for the unexpired portion of the term of the directors of the second class, and one-third of their number for the unexpired portion of the term of the directors of the third class, so that each class of directors shall be increased equally. In case of any vacancy in any class of directors through death, resignation, disqualification or other cause, the remaining directors, by affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors, may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the director whose place shall be vacant, and until the election of a successor. The Board of Directors shall have power to hold their meetings outside of the State of New Jersey at such places as from time to time may be designated by the by-laws or by resolution of the Board. The by-laws may prescribe the number of directors necessary to constitute a quorum of the Board of Directors, which number may be less than a majority of the whole number of the directors. Unless authorized by votes given in person or by proxy by stockholders holding at least two-thirds of the capital stock of the corporation, which is represented and voted upton in person or by proxy at a meeting specially called for that purpose or at an annual meeting, the Board of Directors shall not mortgage or pledge any of its real property, or any shares of the capital stock of any other corporation; but this prohibition shall not be construed to apply to the execution of any purchase-money mortgage or any other purchase-money lien. As authorized by the Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey passed March 23, 1901, amending the 17th section of the Act concerning Corporations (Revision of 1896), any action which theretofore required the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the stock at any meeting after notice to them given, or required their consent in writing to be filed, may be taken upon the consent of, and the consent given and filed by the holders of two-thirds of the stock of each class represented at such meeting in person or by proxy. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors. Any other officer or employee of the Company may be removed at any time by vote of the Board of Directors, or by any committee or superior officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the by-laws or by vote of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole board, may appoint from the directors an executive committee, of which a majority shall constitute a quorum; and to such extent as shall be provided in the by-laws, such committee shall have and may exercise all or any of the powers of the Board of Directors, including power to cause the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers that may require it. 3 Without in any particular limiting any of the objects and powers of the corporation, it is hereby expressly declared and provided that the corporations shall have power to issue bonds and other obligations, in payment for property purchased or acquired by it, or for any other object in or about its business; to mortgage or pledge any stocks, bonds or other obligations, or any property which may be acquired by it, to secure any bonds or other obligations by it issued or incurred; to guarantee any dividends or bonds or contracts or other obligations; to make and perform contracts of any kind and description; and in carrying on its business, or for the purpose of attaining or furthering any of its objects, to do any and all other acts and things, and to exercise any and all other powers which a copartnership or natural person could do and exercise, and which now or hereafter may be authorized by law. IV. The total authorized capital stock of the corporation is eleven hundred million dollars ($1,100,000,000), divided into eleven million shares of the par value of one hundred dollars each. Of such total authorized capital stock, five million five hundred thousand shares, amounting to five hundred and fifty million dollars, shall be preferred stock, and five million five hundred thousand shares, amounting to five hundred and fifty million dollars, shall be common stock. From time to time, the preferred stock and the common stock may be increased according to law, and may be issued in such amounts and proportions as shall be determined by the board of directors, and as may be permitted by law. The holders of the preferred stock shall be entitled to receive when and as declared, from the surplus or net profits of the corporation, yearly dividends at the rate of seven per centum per annum, and no more, payable quarterly on dates to be fixed by the by-laws. The dividends on the preferred stock shall be cumulative, and shall be payable before any dividend on the common stock shall be paid or set apart; so that, if any year dividends amounting to seven per cent shall not have been paid thereon, the deficiency shall be payable before any dividends shall be paid upon or set apart for the common stock. Whenever all cumulative dividends on the preferred stock for all previous years shall have been declared and shall have become payable, and the accrued quarterly installments for the current year shall have been declared, and the company shall have paid such cumulative dividends for previous years and such accrued quarterly installments, or shall have set aside from its surplus or net profits a sum sufficient for the payment thereof, the Board of Directors may declare dividends on the common stock, payable then or thereafter, out of any remaining surplus or net profits. In the event of any liquidation of dissolution or winding up (whether voluntary or involuntary) of the corporation, the holdres of the preferred stock shall be entitled to be paid in full both the par amount of their4 shares, and the unpaid dividends accrued thereon before any amount shall be paid to the holders of the common stock; and after the payment to the holders of the preferred stock of its par value, and the unpaid accrued dividends thereon, the remaining assets and funds shall be divided and paid to the holders of the common stock according to their respective shares. V. The names and post-office addresses of the incorporators, and the number of shares of stock for which severally and respectively we do hereby subscribe (the aggregate of our said subscriptions, being three thousand dollars, is the amount of capital stock with which the corporation will commence business), are as follows: Name Post Office Address Number of Shares Preferred Stock Common Stock Charles C. Cluff 51 Newark Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 5 5 William J. Curtis Ditto 5 5 Charles MacVeagh Ditto 5 5 VI. The duration of the corporation shall be perpetual. VII. The number of directors of the Company shall be fixed from time to time by the by-laws; but the number if fixed at more than three, shall be some multiple of three. The directors shall be classified with respect to the time for which they shall severally hold office by dividing them into three classes, each consisting of one-third of the whole number of the board of directors. The directors of the first class shall be elected for a term of one year; the directors of the second class for a term of two years; and the directors of the third class for a term of three years; and at each annual election the successors to the class of directors whose terms shall expire in that year shall be elected to hold office for the term of three years, so that the term of office of one class of directors shall expire in each year. The number of directors may be increased as may be provided in the by-laws. In case of any increase of the number of the directors the additional directors shall be elected as may be provided in the by-laws, by the Directors or by the stockholders at an annual or special meeting, 6 The Board of Directors, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole board, may appoint any other Standing Committees, and such Standing Committees shall have and may exercise such powers as shall be conferred or authorized by the by-laws. The Board of Directors may appoint not only other officers of the Company, but also one or more vice-presidents, one or more assistant treasurers and one or more assistant secretaries; and to the extent provided in the by-laws, the persons so appointed respectively shall have and may exercise all the powers of the president, of the treasurer and of the secretary, respectively. The Board of Directors shall have power from time to time to fix and to determine and to vary the amount of the working capital of the Company; and to direct and determine the use and disposition of any surplus or net profits over and above the capital stock paid in; and in its discretion the Board of Directors may use and apply any such surplus or accumulated profits in purchasing or acquiring its bonds or other obligations, or shares of its own capital stock, to such extent and in such manner and upon such terms as the Board of Directors shall deem expedient; but shares of such capital stock so purchased or acquired may be resold, unless such shares shall have been retired for the purpose of decreasing the Company's capital stock as provided by law. The Board of Directors from time to time shall determine whether and to what extent, and at what times and places, and under what conditions and regulation, the accounts and books of the corporation, or any of them, shall be open to the inspection of the Stockholders, and no Stockholder shall have any right to inspect any account or book or document of the corporation, except as conferred by Statute or authorized by the Board of Directors, or by a resolution of the Stockholders. Subject always to by-laws made by the Stockholders, the Board of Directors may make by-laws, and, from time to time, may alter, amend or repeal any by-laws; but any by-laws made by the Board of Directors may be altered or repealed by the Stockholders at any annual meeting, or at any special meeting, provided notice of such proposed alteration or repeal be included in the notice of the meeting. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals the 23rd day of February, 1902. Charles C. Cluff (L.S.) William J. Curtis (L.S.) Charles MacVeagh (L.S.) Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Francis Lynde Stetson Victor Morawete By-Laws OF UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. As Amended to January 7, 1902. [*20105*] 7 STATE OF NEW JERSEY County of Hudson, } 88. : Be it remembered that on this 23rd day of February, 1901, before the undersigned, personally appeared Charles C. Cluff, William J. Curtis and Charles MacVeagh, who, I am satisfied, and the persons named in and who executed the foregoing certificate ; and I having first made known to them and to each of them, the contents thereof, they did each acknowledge that they signed, sealed and delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed. GEO. HOLMES Master in Chancery of New Jersey. 10ct. Internal Revenue Stamp Cancelled. ENDORSED " Received in the Hudson Co. N. J. Clerk's Office Feb'y 25th A. D. 1901 and Recorded in Clerks Record No - on Page - MAURICE J. STACK Clerk " ENDORSED " Filed Feb. 25, 1901 GEORGE WURTS Secretary of State." ENDORSED " Filed April 1, 1901 GEORGE WURTS Secretary of State." [*20104*]13 meeting, and indicating the number of shares held by each certified by the Secretary or by the Treasurer, shall be furnished. Only the persons in whose names shares of stock stand on the books of the Company at the time of the closing of the transfer books for such meeting, as evidenced by the list of stockholders so furnished, shall be entitled to vote in person or by proxy on the shares so standing in their names. Prior to any meeting, but subsequent to the time of closing the transfer books for such meeting, any proxy may submit his powers of attorney to the Secretary, or to the Treasurer for examination. The certificate of the Secretary, or of the Treasurer as to the regularity of such powers of attorney, and as to the number of shares held by the persons who severally and respectively executed such powers of attorney shall be received as prima facie evidence of the number of shares represented by the holder of such powers of attorney for the purpose of establishing the presence of a quorum at such meeting, and of organizing the same and for all other purposes. Sec. 6. Inspectors. At each meeting of the stockholders the polls shall be opened and closed; the proxies and ballots shall be received and be taken in charge; and all questions touching the qualification of voters and the validity of proxies, and the acceptance or rejection of votes shall be decided by three Inspectors. Such Inspectors shall be appointed by the Board of Directors before or at the meeting, or, if no such appointment shall have been made, then by the presiding officer at the meeting. If for any reason any of the Inspectors previously appointed shall fail to attend or refuse or be unable to serve, Inspectors in place of any so failing to attend, or refusing or unable to attend, shall be appointed in like manner. ARTICLE II. Board of Directors. SECTION 1. Number, classification and term of office: The business and the property of the Company shall be managed and controlled by the Board of Directors. As provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, the Directors shall be classified in respect of the time for which they shall severally hold office, by dividing them into three classes, each class consisting of one-third of the whole number of the Board of Directors. The Directors of the first class shall be elected for a term of one year; the Directors of the second class shall be elected for a term of two years; and the Directors of the third class shall be elected for a term of three years. At each annual election, the successors to the Directors of the class whose terms shall expire in that year, shall be elected to hold office for the term of three 11 BY-LAWS of UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. As Amended to January 7, 1902. ARTICLE I. Stockholders. SECTION 1. Annual Meeting. Until the annual meeting of the stockholders to be held in the year 1903, a meeting of the Stockholders of the Company shall be held annually at the principal office of the Company in the State of New Jersey at twelve o'clock noon on the third Monday in February in each year, if not a legal holiday, and if a legal holiday then on the next succeeding Monday not a legal holiday, for the purpose of electing Directors, and for the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting. After such meeting of the stockholders to be held in the year 1902, such meeting of the stockholders shall be held annually at said office on the third Monday of April in each year, if not a legal holiday, and if a legal holiday then on the next succeeding Monday not a legal holiday; and the terms of office of the directors of the several classes shall continue until the election of their successors at such meeting as provided in Article II hereof. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to cause notice of each annual meeting to be published once in each of the four calendar weeks next preceding the meeting in at least one newspaper in each of the following places: Jersey City, N.J., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., and Pittsburg, Pa. Nevertheless, a failure to publish such notice, or any irregularity in such notices, or in the publication thereof shall not affect the validity of any annual meeting, or of any proceedings at any such meeting. SECTION 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Stockholders may be held at the principal office of the Company in the State of New Jersey, whenever called in writing, or by vote, by a majority of the Board of Directors. Notice of each special meeting, indicating briefly the object or objects thereof, shall by the Secretary be published once in each of the four12 calendar weeks next preceding the meeting in at least one newspaper in each of the following places: Jersey City, N.J., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., and Pittsburg, Pa. Nevertheless if all the stockholders shall waive notice of a special meeting, no notice of such meeting shall be required; and whenever all the stockholders shall meet in person or by proxy, such meeting shall be valid for all purposes without call or notice, and at such meeting any corporate action may be taken. Sec. 3. Quorum. At any meeting of the stock holders the holders of one-third of all of the shares of the capital stock of the Company, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum of the stockholders for all purposes, unless the representation of a larger number shall be required by law, and, in that case, the representation of the number so required, shall constitute a quorum. If the holders of the amount of stock necessary to constitute a quorum shall fail to attend in person or by proxy at the time and place fixed by these by-laws for an annual meeting, or fixed by notice as above provided for a special meeting called by the Directors, a majority in interest of the stockholders present in person or by proxy may adjourn, from time to time, without notice other than by announcement at the meeting, until holders of the amount of stock requisite to constitute a quorum shall attend. At any such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present at any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified. Sec. 4. Organization. The President, and in his absence, the Chairman of the Executive Committee, shall call meetings of the stockholders to order, and shall act as Chairman of such meetings. The Board of Directors may appoint any stockholder to act as Chairman of any meeting in the absence of the President and of the Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Secretary of the Company shall act as Secretary at all meetings of the stockholders; but in the absence of the Secretary at any meeting of the stockholders the presiding officer may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting. Sec. 5. Voting. At each meeting of the stockholders every stockholder shall be entitled to vote in person, or by proxy appointed by instrument in writing, subscribed by such stockholders or by his duly authorized attorney, and delivered to the Inspectors at the meeting; and he shall have one vote for each share of stock standing registered in his name at the time of the closing of the Transfer Books for said meeting. The votes for Directors, and, upon demand of any stockholder, the votes upon any question before the meeting, shall be by ballot. At each meeting of the stockholders a full, true and complete list, in alphabetical order, of all of the stockholders entitled to vote at such 14 years, so that the term of office of one class of Directors shall expire in each year. The number of Directors shall be twenty-four but the number of Directors may be altered from time to time by the alteration of these by-laws. In case of any increase of the number of Directors, the additional Directors shall be elected by the Directors then in office; one-third of such additional Directors for the unexpired portion of the term of one year; one-third for the unexpired portion of the term of two years, and one-third for the unexpired portion of the term of three years, so that each class of Directors shall be increased equally. Every Director shall be a holder of at least one share of the capital stock of the Company. Each Director shall serve for the term for which he shall have been elected, and until his successor shall have been duly chosen. At all election of the Directors, the polls shall remain open for at least one hour, unless every registered owner of shares has sooner voted in person or by proxy, or in writing has waived the statutory provision. Section 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Directors of any class through death, resignation, disqualification or other cause, the remaining Directors, by affirmative vote of a majority thereof, may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the Director whose place shall be vacant, and until the election of his successor. Such vacancy shall be filled upon and after nominations therefor shall have been made by the Finance Committee. Section 3. Place of Meeting, etc. The Directors may hold their meetings, and may have an office and keep the books of the Company (except as otherwise may be provided for by law) in such place or places in the State of New Jersey or outside of the State of New Jersey as the Board from time to time may determine. Section 4. Regular Meetings. Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month, if not a legal holiday, and, if a legal holiday, then on the next succeeding Tuesday, not a legal holiday. No notice shall be required for any such regular monthly meeting of the Board. Section 5. Special Meetings. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held whenever called by direction of the President, or of one-third of the Directors for the time being in office. The Secretary shall give notice of each special meeting by mailing the same at least two days before the meeting or by telegraphing the17 terested; and, so far as practicable, the six elected members shall be taken equally from the three classes of Directors. Unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors each elected member of the Executive Committee shall continue to be a member thereof until the expiration of his term of office as a Director. During the intervals between the meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall possess, and may exercise, all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management and direction of the manufacturing, mining and transportation operations of the Company, and of all other business and affairs (except the matters hereinafter assigned to the Finance Committee) in such manner as the Executive Committee shall deem best for the interests of the Company, in all cases in which specific directions shall not have been given by the Board of Directors. During the intervals between the meetings of the Executive Committee the Chairman thereof shall possess, and may exercise, such of the powers vested in the Executive Committee as from time to time may be conferred upon him by resolution of the Board of Directors, or of the Executive Committee. Section 3. The Finance Committee shall consist of four members, besides the President and Chairman of the Executive Committee, each of whom, by virtue of his office, shall be a member of the Finance Committee. So far as practicable each of the four elected members of the Finance Committee shall be a person of experience in matters of finance; and so far as practicable the four elected members shall be taken equally from the three classes of Directors. Unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors, each elected member of the Finance Committee shall continue to be a member thereof until the expiration of his term of office as a Director. The Finance Committee shall have special and general charge and control of all financial affairs of the Company. The General Counsel, the Treasurer, the Comptroller and the Secretary, and their respective offices shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Finance Committee. During the intervals between the meetings of the Board of Directors, the Finance Committee shall possess, and may exercise, all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the financial affairs of the Company, including its purchases of property, and the execution of legal instruments with or without the corporate seal in such manner as said Committee shall deem to be best for the interests of the Company, in all cases in which specific directions shall not have been given by the Board of Directors. During the intervals between the meetings of the Finance Committee, and subject to its review, the Chairman thereof shall possess, and may exercise any of the powers of the Committee except as from time to time 15 same at least one day before the meeting to each Director; but such notice may be waived by any Director. Unless otherwise indicated in the notice thereof any and all business may be transacted at a special meeting. At any meeting at which every Director shall be present, even though without any notice, any business may be transacted. Section 6. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; but, if at any meeting of the Board, there be less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time. The affirmative vote of at least two-fifths of all the Directors for the time being in office shall be necessary for the passage of any resolution. Section 8. Order of Business. At meetings of the Board of Directors business shall be transacted in such order as, from time to time, the Board may determine by resolution. At all meetings of the Board of Directors, the President, or in his absence the Chairman of the Executive Committee, or in the absence of both of these officers the Chairman of the Finance Committee shall preside. Section 9. Contracts. Inasmuch as the directors of this Company are men of large and diversified business interests, and are likely to be connected with other corporations with which from time to time this Company must have business dealings, no contract or other transaction between this Company and any other corporation shall be affected by the fact that directors of this Company are interested in, or are directors or officers of, such other corporation if, at the meeting of the Board, or of the Committee of this Company making, authorizing or confirming such contract or transaction, there shall be present a quorum of directors not so interested; and any director individually may be a party to, or may be interested in, any contract or transaction of this Company, provided that such contract or transaction shall be approved or be ratified by the affirmative vote of at least ten directors not so interested. The board of directors in its discretion may submit any contract or act for approval or ratification at any annual meeting of the stockholders, or at any meeting of the stockholders called for the purpose of considering any such act or contract, and any contract or act that shall be approved or be ratified by the vote of the holders of a majority of the capital stock of the Company which is represented in person or by proxy at such meeting (provided that a lawful quorum of stockholders be there represented in person or by proxy) shall be as valid and as binding upon the corporation and upon all the stockholders as though it had been approved or ratified by every stockholder of the corporation. 16 Section 10. Compensation of Directors. For his attendance at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or of any Committee of the Board, every Director shall receive an allowance of ten cents for every mile travelled by him for attendance at such meeting, and also the sum of twenty dollars for attendance at each meeting. The same mileage allowance shall be made to any officer who by direction of the Board, or of the President, shall attend any such meeting. ARTICLE III. Executive Committee and Finance Committee. Section 1. The Board of Directors shall elect from the Directors an Executive Committee and a Finance Committee; and shall designate for each of those Committees a Chairman, who shall continue to be Chairman of the Committee during the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall fill vacancies in the Executive Committee or in the Finance Committee by election from the Directors; and at all times it shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to keep the membership of each of such Committees full, with due regard to the qualifications for such membership indicated in this Article of the By-Laws. All action by the Executive Committee, or by the Finance Committee shall be reported by the Board of Directors at its meeting next succeeding such action, and shall be subject to revision or alteration by the Board of Directors; provided that no rights or acts of third parties shall be affected by any such revision or alteration. The Executive Committee and the Finance Committee each shall fix its own rules of proceeding, and shall meet where and as provided by such rules, or by resolution of the Board of Directors, but in every case the presence of a majority shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. In every case the affirmative vote of a majority of all of the members of the Committee shall be necessary to its adoption of any resolution. The Chairman and each of the members, of the Executive Committee, shall receive such compensation for their services as from time to time shall be fixed by the Finance Committee and be approved by the Board of Directors. Section 2. The Executive Committee shall consist of six members besides the President, and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, each of whom, by virtue of his office, shall be a member of the Executive Committee. So far as practicable each of the six elected members of the Executive Committee shall be a person having, or, having had, personal experience in the conduct of one or the other of the branches of manufacture or mining, or of transportation in which the Company is in- 18 shall be otherwise provided by resolution of the Board of Directors, or of the Finance Committee, but not of the Executive Committee. Except as otherwise provided by the By-Laws, or by resolution of the Board of Directors, all salaries and compensations paid or payable by the Company shall be fixed by the Finance Committee. No Director shall become a salaried employee of the Company except by special vote of the Finance Committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. Officers. The Executive Officers of the Company shall be a President, a Vice-President, or more than one Vice-President, a General Counsel, a Treasurer, a Secretary and a Comptroller, all of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers as they shall deem necessary, who shall have such authority and shall perform such duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. The powers and duties of the Treasurer and Secretary may be exercised and performed by the same person. In its discretion the Board of Directors by the vote of a majority thereof may leave unfilled for any such period as it may fix by resolution, any office except hose of President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Comptroller. All officers and agents shall be subject to removal at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors. All officers, agents and employees, other than officers appointed by the Board of Directors, shall hold office at the discretion of the Committee or of the officer appointing them. The Finance Committee shall have power to suspend the General Counsel, the Treasurer, the Secretary or the Comptroller, and to remove any one in the department of the General Counsel, of the Treasurer, of the Secretary or of the Comptroller. The Executive Committee shall have power to remove all officers, agents and employees of the Company, except officers elected or appointed by the Board of Directors, and except officers, agents and employees in the department of Treasurer, of the Secretary, of the General Counsel or of the Comptroller. Section 2. Powers and duties of the President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Stockholders and of the Board of Directors, and by virtue of his office he shall be a member (but not Chairman) of the Executive Committee and of the Finance Committee. Subject to the Executive Committee, he shall have general charge of the business of the21 ARTICLE V. Capital Stock---SEAL. Section 1. Certificates of Shares. The certificates for shares of the capital stock of the Company shall be in such form, not inconsistent with the certificate of incorporation as shall be prepared or be approved by the Board of Directors. The certificates shall be signed by the President or a Vice-President, and also by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer. All Certificates shall be consecutively numbered. The name of the person owning the shares represented thereby, with the number of such shares and the date of issue, shall be entered on the Company's books. No certificate shall be valid unless it is signed by the President or a Vice-President, and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer. All certificates surrendered to the Company shall be canceled, and no new certificate shall be issued until the former certificate for the same number of shares of the same class shall have been surrendered and canceled. Section 2. Transfer of Shares. Shares in the Capital Stock of the Company shall be transferred only on the books of the Company by the holder thereof in person, or by his attorney, upon surrender and cancellation of certificates for a like number of shares. Section 3. Regulations. The Board of Directors, and the Finance Committee also, shall have power and authority to make all such rules and regulations as respectively they may deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer and registration of certificates for shares of the capital stock of the Company. The Board of Directors or the Finance Committee may appoint a Transfer Agent and a Registrar of Transfers, and may require all stock certificates to bear the signature of such Transfer Agent and of such Registrar of Transfers. Section 4. Closing of Transfer Bonds. The stock transfer books shall be closed for the meetings of the stockholders, and for the payment of dividends, during such periods as from time to time may be fixed by the Board of Directors or by the Finance Committee, and during such periods no stock shall be transferable. Section 5. Dividends. The Board of Directors may declare dividends form the surplus or net profits of the Company over and above the amount which from time to time may be fixed by the Board as to the amount to be reserved as working capital. 19 Company, including manufacturing, mining and transportation, may sign and execute all authorized bonds, contracts or other obligations in the name of the Company, and with the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer may sign all certificates of the shares in the Capital stock of the Company. He shall do and perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors. Section 3. Vice-Presidents. The Board of Directors may appoint a Vice-President or more than one Vice-President. Each Vice-President shall have such powers, and shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors. Section 4. The General Counsel. The General Counsel shall be the chief consulting officer of the Company in all legal matters, and, subject to the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee, shall have general control of all matters of legal import concerning the Company. Section 5. Powers and duties of Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have custody of all the funds and securities of the Company which may have come into his hands; when necessary or proper he shall endorse on behalf of the Company for collection, checks, notes and other obligations and shall deposit the same to the credit of the Company in such bank or banks or depository as the Board of Directors of the Finance Committee may designate; he shall sign all receipts and vouchers for payments made to the company; jointly with such other officer as may be designated by the Finance Committee he shall sign all checks made by the Company, and shall pay out and dispose of the same under the direction of the Board or of the Finance Committee; he shall sign, with the President, or such other person or persons as may be designated for the purpose by the Board of Directors or the Finance Committee, all bills of exchange and promissory notes of the Company; he may sign, with the President or a Vice-President, all certificates of shares in the Capital Stock; whenever required by the Board of Directors or by the Finance Committee he shall render a statement of his cash account; he shall enter regularly, in books of the Company to be kept by him for the purpose, full and accurate account of all moneys received and paid by him on account of the Company; he shall, at all reasonable times, exhibit his books and accounts to any Directors of the Company upon application at the office of the Company during business hours; and he shall perform all acts incident to the position of Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board of Directors or of the Finance Committee. By virtue of his office the Treasurer shall be Assistant Secretary. He shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his duties in such sum as the Board of Directors or the Finance Committee may require.20 SECTION 6. Assistant Treasurers. The Board of Directors or the Finance Committee may appoint an Assistant Treasurer or more than one Assistant Treasurer. Each Assistant Treasurer shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, or by the Finance Committee. SECTION 7. Powers and Duties of Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, and the minutes of all meeting of the stockholders, and also (unless otherwise directed by the Finance Committee) the minutes of all Committees in books provided for that purpose; he shall attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the Company; he may sign with the President in the name of the Company all contracts authorized by the Board of Directors, or by the Finance Committee, and, when so ordered by the Board of Directors or the Finance Committee, he shall affix the seal of the Company thereto; he shall have charge of the Certificate Books, Transfer Books and Stock Ledgers, and such other books and papers as the Board of Directors or the Finance Committee may direct, all of which shall, at all reasonable times, be open to the examination of any Director, upon application at the office of the Company during business hours; and he shall in general perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, and of the Finance Committee. By virtue of his office the Secretary shall be Assistant Treasurer. SECTION 8. Assistant Secretaries. The Board of Directors or the Finance Committee may appoint one Assistant Secretary or more than one Assistant Secretary. Each Assistant Secretary shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, or by the Finance Committee. SECTION 9. Comptroller. The Comptroller shall be the principal officer in charge of the accounts of the company; and shall perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the Finance Committee. SECTION 10. Voting upon Stocks. Unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors, or by the Finance Committee, the Chairman of the Finance Committee or the Chairman of the Executive Committee shall have full power and authority in behalf of the Company to attend and to act and to vote at any meetings of stockholders of any corporation in which the Company may hold stock, and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and all the rights and powers incident to the ownership of such stock and which, as the owner thereof, the Company might have possessed and exercised if present. The Board of Directors or the Finance Committee, by resolution, from time to time, may confer like powers upon any other person or persons. 22 The dates for the declaration of dividends upon the Preferred Stock, and upon the Common Stock of the Company shall be the days by these by-laws fixed for the regular monthly meetings of the Board of Directors in the months of April, July, October and January in each year, on which days the Board of Directors, in its discretion, shall declare what, if any, dividends shall be declared upon the Preferred Stock, and the Common Stock, or either of such stocks. The dividends on the Preferred Stock shall be payable quarterly on the sixth Wednesday next after the several dates of the declaration thereof. SECTION 6. Working Capital. The directors shall not be required in January in each year, after reserving over and above its capital stock paid in as a working capital for said corporation, such sum, if any, as shall have been fixed by the stockholders to declare a dividend among its stockholders of the whole of its accumulated profits exceeding the amount so reserved, and pay the same to such stockholders on demand; but the Board of Directors may fix a sum which may be set aside or reserved, over and above the Company's capital paid in, as a working capital for the Company, and from time to time they may increase diminish and vary the same in their absolute judgment and discretion. SECTION 7. Corporate Seal. The Board of Directors shall provide a suitable seal, containing the name of the Company, which seal shall be in charge of the Secretary, if an when so directed by the Board of Directors or by the Finance Committee. A duplicate of the Seal may be kept and used by the Treasurer or by any Assistant Secretary or Assistant Treasurer. ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS. SECTION 1. The Board of Directors shall have power to make, amend and repeal the By-Laws of the Company, by vote of a majority of all of the Directors, at any regular or special meeting of the Board, provided, that notice of intention to make, amend or repeal the By-Laws in whole or in part shall have been given at the next preceding meeting; or without any such notice, by a vote of two-thirds of all of the Directors.[*File*] UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON. [*['02?]*] My dear Cortelyou Replying to your note I [will?] call on the President this evening unless I am held here by a night session... on the Panama treaty -- Otherwise the very first moment I can Truly yours, MA Hanna, [*2/18[02]*] [*20112*][*file*] [*Secretary of State. FEB 20 1902*] [*DEPT OF STATE REC'D FEB 20'02*] [*BUREAU OF APPOINTMENTS FEB 20 1902 Department of State*] RICHARD PRICE MORGAN GEORGE CADOGAN MORGAN RICHARD P. MORGAN & SON. CIVIL ENGINEERS AND RAILWAY EXPERTS DWIGHT, ILLINOIS. Dwight, Ill., Feb. 18th, 1902. Hon. John Hay, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- In April 1900 I applied to President McKinley for appointment as a member of the proposed International Commission to examine and report upon the diversion of the waters that are the boundaries of the United States and Canada. My application was supported by Senator Cullom, Senator Frye, and also several Illinois members of Congress and other suitable persons. These papers were referred to you by President McKinley, but owing to delays, and finally the failure of the Rivers and Harbors Bill in 1901, nothing has been done. I observe that a Joint resolution has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Platt of New York to create the commission then proposed. Will you kindly advise me if I should now make application to President Roosevelt and renew the support which accompanied my original application. With great respect, Very truly yours, Richard Price Morgan F. [*20113*]Richard P. Morgan, Ills. Asks if he shall renew his appln. for a member of the International Commee. to report upon the diversion of waters between U.S. & CanadaDENVER LITHO CO. DENVER TRANS ALASKAN ROUTE Trans-Alaskan Railway Company. [Denver, Colo.] Washington, D. C. Feb. 18, 1902. A. L. New, 1st Vice-President Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. President:- It gives me great pleasure to enclose herewith Annual Pass for yourself and party, and also one for Mrs. Roosevelt and party, with my compliments. I had the pleasure of meeting a great admirer of yours- who by the way, is a cousin of mine- Col. Harry S. New of Indiana, only a few days since, and he has promised to take a hunting trip to Alaska next August. If it were possible for you to relieve yourself of the great responsibilities resting upon you, for a month or two, nothing would delight us more, than to have you enjoy the sport we could furnish you in that country. In company with our mutual friend Gen'l. Irving Hale, I met you a short time ago, and trust that I may be able to call and pay my respects before leaving Washington. Should I not be able to do so, it will be because I hesitate to trespass upon your much occupied time, when my call is merely social, as I have no business to transact. Wishing the speedy recover of your son, with great respect I have the honor to be, Your obedient servant, A. L. New New Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C. [*20114*]CABLE ADDRESS "RYRAPORT NEW YORK." DOUGLAS ROBINSON 160 BROADWAY TELEPHONE CONNECTION NEW YORK, February 18, 1902. The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Theodore:-- I am in receipt of your letter of the 17th inst. I have talked with Mr. William Salomon, and he says he will call at the White House to see you at nine forty-five on Saturday. He is very much obliged to you for your kindness in allowing him to call and see you about this matter which seems to be of great interest to him. You will find him a very nice fellow I think, he always appeared to me to be a very straightforward man-- I did a good deal of business with him. He used to be a partner of Squiers; he is now in the bank business for himself. I hope you get good accounts of Ted. We are all very well at home. Corinne is off for St. Pauls School tomorrow to see the boys. I suppose we shall have due notice of when and where to meet the Government Tug for the launching of the Yacht. Yours very sincerely, Douglas Robinson [*20115*][*F*] [*CF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 1WU.CV.RA. 11-Paid Night 7:10 am. Colorado, Springs, Colo., Feb. 18/19, 1902. George B. Cortelyou, White House . Hope to be Washington about March first. Will write from New-York. Philip B. Stewart [*20117*] [*20117*] [*P.F*] P. O. BOX 1222 CABLE ADDRESS, ROOSEVELT Roosevelt & Son, 33 Wall Street, NEW YORK, , Feb. 18 1902 Dear Theodore I have your letter about Cornelius. I knew you would not come on and there was nothing for you to do but I felt you were entitled to early information and so telegraphed. We had the funeral services this morning at the Church of the Holy Communion. On account of the storm we were unable to have the interment but in a day or two John & I will take the body over to the old plot in Greenwood. The death of one who has been a conspicuous failure is always sad & poor Corneil hardly makes a ripple on the stream as he sinks. Mother of course from her love for Aunt Mary has a sentimental feeling as do some who knew him in former days but their [*20116*]is in real grief. He had a talent for mixing matters and it will fall to me to try to straighten them which will take many years. I have not yet been able to reach Andre, who is in Texas. We have all been most anxious about Ted and are delighted he is doing well. Jack has been very sweet about him and received a letter this morning dictated to Edith by Ted. With love to all the children Sincerely yours W Emlen Roosevelt P.S. We have not yet been able to determine what effect Corneil's death will have on Uncle Corneil's will case. W Emlen Roosevelt[*F*] [*CF*] TELEGRAM. White House, Washington. 1WU.CV.RA. 11-Paid Night 7:10 am. Colorado, Springs, Colo., Feb. 18/19, 1902. George B. Cortelyou, White House . Hope to be Washington about March first. Will write from New-York. Philip B. Stewart [*20117*] [*20117*] [*P.F*] P. O. BOX 1222 CABLE ADDRESS, ROOSEVELT Roosevelt & Son, 33 Wall Street, NEW YORK, , Feb. 18 1902 Dear Theodore I have your letter Cornelius. I knew you wo not come on and there nothing for you to do but felt you were entitled information and so telegra We had the funeral services this morning at the Church the Holy Communion. account of the storm w unable to have the inter but in a day or two Jo will take the body over old plot in Greenwood. The death of one who h a conspicuous failure always sad & poor Corn hardly makes a ripple on stream as he sinks. Mother of course from her love for Aunt Mary has a sentiment feeling as do some who him in former days but [*20116*][*[ca. 2-18-02]*] Commission expired January 10, 1902. Litchfield, Conn. Salary $1700. Rep. Dist.---4th--Ilone R. J. Mill M. C. Almon E. Fuller, incumbent, was appointed (P&S) Jan. 10, 1898. Seth Pratt was nominated to the Senate for appointment January 27, 1902, upon the recommendation of Hon. E.J. Hill, M.C. This nomination was confirmed Jan. 29, 1902. Feb. 1, a telegram from S.O. Seymour requested reconsideration of the appointment, if not too late, saying that letter would follow. On Feb. 4, Mr. Seymour's letter was received in which it is stated that some years ago Pratt was a respected citizen, the husband of a good woman, with two bright girls; that he was elected a state senator; but afterward fell into the snare of a pretty Irish girl, and a divorce was granted his wife on the ground of adultery, this girl being correspondent, and that within a year Pratt was married to the girl. That four years ago Pratt was opposed for appointment as postmaster because of these facts and he was not appointed; that everything was said at that time that could be said now. The writer states that he is an episcopal clergyman with no interest in the matter politically but believes the interest of sound morality would be advanced if Mr. Pratt is not appointed. Feb. 1, a letter of Henry W. Wessells was received strongly protesting against the appointment of Pratt. [*20118*][attached to Hill 2-3-02]Mr. Hill says: ...I learned of certain family troubles and difficulties between Mr. Pratt and his wife, and went to him and asked concerning them. His reply was, "Mr. Hill, go to Charles B. Andrews, Chief Justice of the State of Connecticut, and say to him that I told you that he would tell you all the facts in the matter, for he has been my counsel from beginning to end." His reply was so straightforward and frank that Mr. Hill did not see fit to go, but learned from other perfectly reliable parties that such troubles had existed, that Mrs. Pratt had sued for divorce, that the Senator had declined to make any defense whatever and had turned over to her half his property and allowed the judgment for divorce to be taken out. Pratt was married about 4 years ago, in accordance with the laws of Connecticut, and so far as Mr. Hill knows, he has lived an orderly, decent and sober life, and is to-day conducting a business of very considerable importance and magnitude. Leaving out all reference to Pratt's personal and private family matters, of which Mr. Hill knows absolutely nothing more than he has stated, he is in every way qualified, in Mr. Hill's judgment, to perform the duties of the office. Enclosures. [*20120*] [*[ca 2-18-02]*] [[shorthand]] WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. Hill, E.J., M.C. Washington, D.C. In re Seth Pratt, Litchfield, Conn. The nomination (for postmaster) has not only gone to the Senate, but has been confirmed; and there is no reason in the judgment of the writer why it should not be, both of the Senators having been consulted before the recommendation was made to the Post Office Department, and with the full understanding on their part of all the facts in the case. The first statement made by Mr. Hutchins that the name of Seth Pratt was sent to President McKinley to the Senate four years ago is wholly incorrect, as Mr. Pratt was never even recommended. The second statement, as to the decision in the caucus, is equally incorrect, as Mr. Pratt was the nominee of the caucus for the position. With reference to the man who led the opposition, Mr. Hill is not informed, but presumes it to be Clarence E. Deming, a Democratic correspondent of the New York Evening Post. That Mr. Hill came to Litchfield and told Pratt that his confirmation would be impossible, is equally incorrect, and made without any knowledge of the facts on the part of Mr. Hutchins. That Pratt has broken the laws of decency, Mr. Hill knows nothing, except he assumes reference is made indirectly to the Statute law of Connecticut relating to marriage and divorce. "Opposition would be better manifested in the General Assembly of the State in an effort to secure its repeal." [*20119*][attached to Hill 2-3-02]3 years' practical experience as a mine laborer;" that is, a mine laborer in the anthracite fields. This Company does not favor the plan of having its relations with the miners disturbed every year. The proposition to unsettle all the labor conditions of the various anthracite districts each year by holding a conference between persons who are not interested in anthracite mining, and cannot have the technical knowledge of the varying conditions at each colliery is so unbusinesslike that no one charged with the grave responsibility of conducting industrial enterprises can safely give countenance to it. We will always receive and consider every application of the men in our employ. We will endeavor to correct every abuse, to right every wrong, to deal justly and fairly with them, and to give to every man a fair compensation for the work he performs. Beyond this we cannot go. The experience in the past year has not been satisfactory. There cannot be two masters in the management of business. The objection to your proposition is not alone the impracticability of forming a uniform scale of wages, but it is to the divided allegiance it creates. Discipline is essential in the conduct of all business. It is of vital importance in mining operations, where the disobedience of one man may endanger the lives of hundreds of his fellow workmen. You cannot have discipline when the employees disregards and disobeys the reasonable orders and directions in the conduct of business of his superior officer, relying upon some outside power to sustain him. Two or three unreasonable men can, because of this divided allegiance, stop the operations of a colliery in the belief that their organization will support them, whether right or wrong. Your organizations have no power to enforce their decrees, and thereby insure discipline, and we have no power to maintain discipline except the power to discharge. The moment we exercise this power we would be subjected to an inquisitorial and ineffective supervision, without any certainty as to how or when it will be possible to reach a righteous decision or to enforce that decision when reached. A careful analysis of the results of last year's operations shows that the efficiency of our own mines has decreased ANTHRACITE COAL STRIKE. LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS. The United Mine Workers of America, with headquarters at Indianapolis, Ind., was an organization of bituminous coal miners. About 1899 they sent emissaries into the anthracite coal fields, and began the organization of the anthracite coal miners. In 1900 they felt themselves strong enough to inaugurate a strike. The strike was settled by the operators agreeing to make a ten per cent. advance in wages. This agreement abolished the sliding scale, which had worked satisfactorily in the Schuylkill and Lehigh regions for many years. Under this sliding scale the wages of the miners were regulated by the market price of coal. In April, 1901, the operators agreed to continue to advanced rate of wages until April, 1902. Under date of February 14th, 1902, the United Mine Workers of America, in a letter dated Indianapolis, Ind., invited the representatives of the railroads and coal companies operating in the anthracite districts of Pennsylvania to "a joint conference of operators and miners on March 12, at Scranton, Pennsylvania, the object of the conference to be the formation of a wage scale for the year beginning April 1, 1902, and ending March 31, 1903." The presidents of the various coal companies promptly replied to this letter. The replies were all addressed to John Mitchell, President, and others, at Indianapolis, and are as follows:-- MR. BAER'S LETTER. Phila., 18th February, 1902. Gentlemen:--I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of February 14, from Indianapolis, inviting this Company to be represented at a joint conference of operators and miners on March 12, the object of the conference to be the2 formation of a wage scale for the year beginning April 1, 1902, and ending March 31, 1903, and in which you express the hope "that the methods employed by the miners' organization in adjusting the wage scale in all districts where it is recognized and contracted with will commend themselves to us." In the judgment of the Companies I represent it is impracticable to form a wage scale for the whole anthracite region. The mining of anthracite coal is entirely different from that of bituminous coal. How far success has attended your organization in creating a uniform scale of wages in the bituminous regions satisfactory to all the interests concerned, is a question which is not necessary to discuss; but, the dissimilarity between anthracite and bituminous mining is so great that it does not follow that any success attending the creation of a uniform wage scale in the bituminous region could be repeated in the anthracite fields. Each colliery in the anthracite regions, be reason of the peculiar nature of the veins, their pitch, water conditions, depth and quality of coal and its accompanying impurities (which vary in each colliery, sometimes amounting to two tons of refuse to one ton of merchantable coal), is a problem by itself, and it is not possible to create a scale of wages covering the whole anthracite field which will be just to the operators and to the mine workers. The distinction between the bituminous and anthracite mines is recognized in the Pennsylvania laws regulating mining, which have been enacted primarily at the solicitation of the mine workers. Special laws are created for each. In the anthracite fields a bituminous coal miner cannot be employed, no matter what his skill. The Act of 1889, in express terms, requires an examination of all persons who desire to be employed as miners in their respective districts in the anthracite regions, and only when such person has received a certificate from the Examining Board can he be employed as a miner. The law made an exception in favor of the persons employed in an anthracite mine at the time of the passage of the Act; and so drastic is this legislation that every person applying for a certificate entitling him to be employed as a miner, is required to produce evidence of having had "not less than two 4 1,000,000 tons, because the contract miners have worked only 4 1/2 to 6 hours a day. The number of tons produced by each miner has decreased from eleven to seventeen per cent. The average shows a decrease of about 12 1/2 per cent. This has added an increased burden on the Company, and a loss of wages to the workers. With no disposition to interfere with Labor Organizations in all honest efforts to better the welfare and condition of the working classes, we respectfully decline to join in any conference for the formation of a wage scale for the next year. Your truly, GEO. F. BAER, President. MR. TRUESDALE'S LETTER. New York, February 18th, 1902. Dear Sirs:--This will acknowledge receipt of your communication of the 14th inst. asking this Company to be represented at a joint conference of operators and miners to be held on March 12th, at Scranton, Pa. In reply beg to state that it is not the present intention of this Company to be represented at such conference, if held. The policy and practice of this Company is, and always has been, to deal directly with all classes of its employees through committees or other representatives of them duly accredited as such and also in the employ of the Company, on all questions concerning wages, hours of service, and other conditions pertaining to their employment. No good or convincing reason has ever been given, nor does the management of this Company conceive of any that can be, why the employees in or about its mines should ask to have their wage matters singled out and handled in the radically different way suggested, from that fixed by the Company in dealing with all other classes of its employees. The situation and conditions vary so widely as respects the mining of anthracite coal in the different fields, the several districts of each field, in the different mines in each district, and in the numerous veins of coal in each mine, that it has been found necessary during the years of experience in mining anthracite coal, to establish a great variety of rates of7 With this in mind, we have during the past year carefully observed the workings, in the anthracite field, of your Association which claims to control and number in its membership a large majority of the anthracite miners. I regret to say that the result of these observations and the experiences of the Companies which I represent has not led to the conclusion that a conference and the inauguration of the methods you now propose, would be at all beneficial to either our Companies or the employees. So far, the apparent effect of you Association has been that at no time during the last twenty years has a greater spirit of unrest and agitation prevailed among the anthracite miners than has existed during the past year. Notwithstanding the advance in wages, the fair treatment that has been accorded, the patient and friendly disposition manifested towards the various Committees, the depreciation in the quality of work produced per man has amounted to about twelve per cent., and from April to October 1st there have been no less than 102 interruptions of work occasioned by unwarranted demands and agitation by members of your Association, resulting in a loss of over 900 days work and over 600,000 tons of production; most of them were brought about by unwarranted causes, and there has been an apparent disposition on the part of the younger element to keep the whole territory in a condition of unrest, a condition that is certainly not for the best interests of either the corporations or the employees. In some cases mines have been closed for long periods, and some of them are still closed, because the members of your Association decline to allow men not belonging to that organization to work in the same mine. Not only that, but in many of the mines the drivers have at different times declines to deliver cars to non-members of your Association. It is the inalienable right of a man to labor, and this without regard to nationality, creed or association. To seek to prevent it is a crime, and we cannot, even by implication, sanction such a course. The business of mining anthracite coal is entirely different and distinct from that of a bituminous, and no common practice can succeed. As a result of the experience of years, different methods and different prices have obtained, not only in 5 wages, and allowances, of different kinds in order to adjust the wages equitable as between men working under these varying conditions. It must be manifest therefore, to any one familiar with these conditions and the practice that has grown up under them, that it is entirely impracticable to adjust these wage questions in the anthracite regions in any general convention or mass meeting composed of all the mine owners in the anthracite fields and representatives of all their employees, or in any other manner than as heretofore, i.e. direct between employer and employee. As far as we are at present advised by any of our men working in or about our mines, they are well satisfied with their present rates of wages, their hours of work, and the general conditions under which they perform their work for us. They are prosperous, contented and we believe recognize that they have been fairly and equitable dealt with on all questions that have been brought to the attention of the management by representatives acting in their behalf. This Company must therefore decline to depart from its settled policy in dealing with its employees and put itself in a position with respect to its mine employees where it may at any time involve itself in the troubles or misunderstandings of other anthracite mine owners who may not deal with their employees in the same broad, liberal spirit as has always characterized the transactions of this Company with its employees in every department. Respectfully, W.H. TRUESDALE, President. MR. THOMAS' LETTER. New York, February 20, 1902. Dear Sirs:--Acknowledging the receipt of your favor of the 13th, requesting our presence at a conference of operators and members of your Association at Scranton on March 12th, and referring further to statements in your letter, two of which should be promptly corrected, viz: You state that "As the time is approaching when the verbal "contract entered into between you--representing the coal6 "operators--and the committee representing the anthracite mine workers, will expire; and believing it to be of mutual advantage to all parties at interest to preserve harmonious business relations and industrial tranquility by, if possible, more fully determining the wages which should be paid and the conditions of employment which should obtain in the anthracite field, we have been delegated by the representatives of the anthracite mine workers to write you and the Presidents of other coal carrying railroads, with the purpose in view of ascertaining if you would join us in arranging a conference of the representatives of the anthracite coal interests and representatives of the mine workers, to discuss and agree upon a scale of wages for the year beginning April 1, 1902, and ending March 31, 1903." If you will recall what passed at the interview between you and me last year, you cannot fail to recollect that no contract was entered into, as well as my distinct, positive and unequivocal statement to the effect that I represented no interests whatever other than those controlled by the Erie Company, and that I did not represent nor assume to act for other than the coal companies controlled by the Erie. That other Companies did finally take similar action to the Erie and continue the rate of wages then in effect is quite true; but that I entered into any arrangement with you to that effect is incorrect. You further state that "You will no doubt recall that during our last conference the hope was held out by you that if conditions in the anthracite field permitted, there was a probability of the representatives of the mine owners considering favorably our proposition for a general joint conference." Recalling what passed at that interview and your claim at that time to the recognition for which you are now asking, I distinctly stated that confidence was a plant of very slow growth and it was not to be expected that an Association such as you represented could assume to at once enjoy that confidence and respect upon which all business understandings must necessarily be based; that if longer and more intimate knowledge of the workings of your Association should show that it was entitled to such confidence, that would be a matter for future consideration. 8 the different regions but in the different mines as well, and to undertake to change those or to attempt to bring about a condition approaching uniformity is impossible. Any agreement would necessarily have to be of the broadest and most indefinite character on account of the varying conditions. The interpretation of such a general agreement would result in endless strife, ill-feeling and petty strikes. Were the Association in the anthracite region composed entirely of English speaking adults, dealing with them would be an entirely different question from what is to-day presented, when over twenty different nationalities, speaking some 14 or 15 different languages and dialects, are involved, and when approximately twenty per cent. of the labor employed is composed of boys and youths under 21. We believe it impossible for any Association to so control or to enter into any agreement for them as a whole that will have beneficial results. It is no concern of this Company whether the men belong to an Association or not. It is their inalienable right to take either course that they may deem for their best interests; nor ought we to be asked, in view of the grave responsibilities resting upon us, to consent to join with persons not in our employ in making general laws applying not only to our districts but to others and affecting as well large numbers of persons not belonging to your Association. You now ask this Company to join the representatives of other anthracite coal interests and a representative of the mine workers to formulate a scale of wages and conditions of employment which shall govern the coming year. In our judgment, this is impracticable, and the best interests of the Companies represented, no less than those of the miners themselves, render impracticable any such efforts. This Company prefers to deal with its own employees. It is prepared to pay them the highest wages in force for similar work; to accord them fair, considerate and liberal treatment; to listen patiently and to endeavor to the utmost extent to remedy any injustice of which they may complain, and in every manner within our power to make pleasant, profitable and permanent the relations between us. Such is the course that for over fifty years it has pursued in dealing with its employees, and the experiences of the past have demonstrated11 MR. STEARNS' LETTER. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Feb'y 19th, 1902. Gentlemen,--I am in receipt of your favor of the 14th. inst., asking that our Company be represented at a proposed conference, to be held in Scranton on March 12th., to formulate a wage scale for the year beginning April 1st., 1902, and ending March 31st., 1903. I am not aware that there is any question of wages between our employees and the Companies I represent. You have said, if correctly reported, that if the employers would meet their employees, and discuss with them the various questions that arise, strikes would be avoided, and both parties would be mutually benefited: I beg to say that we have in the past, and will in the future, meet our employees to discuss, and if possible, adjust any questions that may arise. Knowing that our employees are thoroughly familiar with the existing conditions, and much better qualified to discuss intelligently questions of wages than strangers would be, I must, in justice to our employees, as well as to the Company I represent, decline to take any part in the proposed conference. Yours truly, IRVING A. STEARNS, Pres't Coxe Bros. & Co, Inc. On March 14th, 1902, the operators posted the following notice at each colliery:-- "The rates of wages now in effect will be continued until April 1st, 1903, and thereafter, subject to sixty days notice. Local differences will, as heretofore, be adjusted with our employees at the respective collieries." MR. MITCHELL'S TELEGRAM. March 22, 1902. By direction of Miners' Convention I wire to ascertain if your Co. will join other Anthracite Coal Co.'s in conference with committee representing Anthracite Mine workers for 9 the correctness of this position. There would seem to be no good reason for now departing from this course and proceeding on new and untried lines, especially in view of the experiences of the past year, which to our mind demonstrated the impracticability of what you propose. Yours truly, E.B. THOMAS. MR. FOWLER'S LETTER. New York, February 20, 1902. Dear Sirs:--I have received your communication of the 14th instant, addressed to me as President of the New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company. That Company operates no coal mines, but I assume that you have invited me to attend the conference you propose calling at Scranton, because I am President of the Scranton Coal Company and of the Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company, both engaged in mining anthracite coal and whose product is shipped over the lines of the Railway Company named. In reply I desire to state, that the collieries operated by the Companies named, differ so widely in their character, and the conditions of work vary so greatly, that even a conference of the men employed in all our collieries, for the purpose of settling the conditions of work and wages of the employees in each individual colliery, would be impracticable. At present there are no differences between our Companies and the employees, but should any arise, the only practical method of settlement is by discussion by the men themselves with the immediate Superintendent: that failing, the executive officers of the Companies stand ready at any time to take up any matter in dispute and, to the best of their ability adjust it fairly. This being my view, you will see that it would be futile to discuss any such questions as you indicate may be brought up by you at your convention, with those whom we do not recognize as representative of our men, nor even conversant with the subject you propose to discuss. Believe me, Very truly yours, T.P. FOWLER.10 MR. WALTER'S LETTER. New York, February 20, 1902. Gentlemen:-- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 14th instant, inviting this Company to attend a meeting to be held in Scranton with representatives of your organization, for the purpose of discussing a wage schedule for the year beginning April 1, 1902 and ending March 31, 1903. The proposition you submit is not one we can entertain, as the matters which it is proposed to discuss, it seems to us, are those which we should arrange by dealing directly with our own employees, and do not call for the intervention of the organization which you represent. Yours truly, ALFRED WATER, President. MR. OLYPHANT'S LETTER. New York, February 19, 1902. Gentlemen:--On February 17, 1901, in reply to a telegram from you asking if the Company which I represent would join in a conference with others for the purpose of arranging scale of wages for the anthracite coal region, I said that I understood the matter of wages had been satisfactorily adjusted in the previous October, and could, therefore, see no reason for such a conference. On February 20th, however, you invited me to such a conference. On March 6th I addressed you a letter in reply, setting forth at length the reasons why I was compelled to decline your invitation; and, now that you and others have invited me to a similar conference, I beg to refer you to that letter, simply adding that time has confirmed my faith in the action then taken, or rather, strengthened it, as in your last communication you plainly intimate that you expect the wage schedule to be reviewed yearly--a condition which is at once unbusinesslike and utterly opposed to the proper conduct of the anthracite mining industry. I must, therefore, once more decline your invitation. Yours very truly, R.M. OLYPHANT, President. 12 purpose of discussing and adjusting grievances which affect all companies and all employees alike. Please answer. JOHN MITCHELL, Chairman. ANSWER. March 24, 1902. Always willing to meet our employees to discuss and adjust any grievances. I had hoped that my letter clearly expressed our views. GEORGE F. BAER. The United Mine workers held their convention at Shamokin and published in the newspapers a demand upon the operators for an increase in wages, an eight hour day, for the weighing of coal, for a uniform scale, &c., with notice that after the 1st of April the miners would only work three days a week until the operators had come to an agreement, and appealing to the Civic Federation to aid them in securing their demands. The Civic Federation through its Chairman, Senator Hanna, invited certain of the coal operators and especially the Presidents of the larger coal companies, to meet the officers of the larger coal companies, to meet the officers of the United Mine Workers and the Civic Federation to discuss the subject. The coal presidents met the officers of the Mine Workers and the Civic Federation in the city of New York. Mr. Thomas submitted the following propositions which were understood to be the basis of the conference. "1st. The Anthracite companies do not undertake in the slightest manner to discriminate against members of the United Mine Workers of America; but they do insist that members of that organization shall not discriminate against nor decline to work with non-members of such Association. 2nd. That there shall be no deterioration in the quantity or quality of the work; and that there shall be no effort to restrict the individual exertions of men who, working by the ton or car, may for reasons satisfactory to themselves and their employers, produce such a quantity of work as they may desire. 3d. By reason of the different conditions, varying not only with the districts but with the mines themselves, thus rendering absolutely impossible any approaching uniform conditions, each mine must arrange either individually or through its Committees with the Superintendents or Managers any question affecting wages or grievances."15 ject to sixty days notice, but it also states our Mining Superintendents will take up and adjust any grievances with our employees. The reasons why we cannot grant your demand have been most fully explained in our recent conferences and my letter to you of February 18th last. In view of all these facts I am sure you cannot expect us to concur in either of the propositions contained in your message referred to. W.H. TRUESDALE. Philadelphia, May 9, 1902. John Mitchell, I was out of town; therefore the delay in answering your despatch. By posted notices, the present rates of wages were continued until April, 1903, and thereafter subject to sixty days notice. Local differences to be adjusted as heretofore with our employees at the respective collieries; by written communications; by full discussion before the Civic Federation; by protracted personal conferences with yourself and the District Presidents, we have fully informed you of our position. We gave you the figures showing the cost of mining and marketing coal, and the sums realized therefrom in the markets, in the hope of convincing you that is was absolutely impracticable to increase wages. To your suggestion that the price of coal should be increased to the public, our answer was that this was not only undesirable, but in view of the sharp competition of bituminous coal, it was impossible. We offered to permit you or your experts to examine our books to verify our statements. Anthracite mining is a business and not a religious, sentimental or academic proposition. The laws organizing the Companies I represent in express terms impose the business management on the President and Directors. I could not if I would delegate this business management to even so highly a respectable body as the Civic Federation, nor can I call to my aid as experts in the mixed problem of business and philanthropy the eminent prelates you have named. GEO. F. BAER. 13 After discussing at great length the anthracite coal situation, an adjournment was taken for thirty days. At the expiration of the thirty days another meeting was held with the Civic Federation with Mr. Mitchell and his District Presidents, together with a large committee of miners. Another full and free discussion took place without reaching any conclusions. At the suggestion of the Civic Federation a committee composed of Mr. Mitchell and his District Presidents and Messrs. Thomas, Truesdale and Baer were appointed to further consider the points at issue and report to the Civic Federation at a date to be fixed by the Chairman. This committee spent two full days in a friendly discussion without obtaining practical results. The Civic Federation was not again reconvened. Mr. Mitchell, however, convened his District Executive Committee, and on May 8th he sent the following dispatch:-- Scranton, Pa., May 8, 1902. Conscious of the disastrous effects upon mine workers, mine operators and the public in general which would result from a prolonged suspension of work in the anthracite coal regions of Pennsylvania, and with earnest desire and hope of avoiding the impending calamity, the representatives of the anthracite mine workers have authorized us to submit the following propositions; First, inasmuch as the anthracite mine operators have proposed to continue the present wage scale for one year, and inasmuch as the anthracite mine workers have unanimously resolved to ask that an increase of twenty per cent. should be paid on present prices to all men performing contract work, that eight hours should constitute a days labor for all persons employed by the hour, day or week, without any reduction in their present wage rate, and that coal should be weighed and paid for by weight wherever practicable and inasmuch as in our recent conferences the anthracite mine workers and mine operators have failed to reach an agreement upon any of the questions at issue, we propose that the industrial branch of the National Civic Federation select a committee of five persons to arbitrate, and decide all or any of the questions in dispute, the award of such14 board of arbitration to be binding upon both parties, and effective for a period of one year. Second, should the above proposition be unacceptable to you we propose that a committee composed of Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Potter and one other person whom these two may select, be authorized to make an investigation into the wages and conditions of employment existing in the anthracite field, and if they decide that the average annual wages received by anthracite mine workers are sufficient to enable them to live, maintain and educate their families in a manner conformable to established American standards and consistent with American citizenship, we agree to withdraw our claims for higher wages and more equitable conditions of employment, providing that the anthracite mine operators agree to comply with any recommendations the above committee may make affecting the earnings and conditions of labor of their employees. An immediate reply is solicited. JOHN MITCHELL, Chairman. T.D. NICOLLS, Secy. ANSWERS May 8th 1902. John Mitchell. Not only from our standpoint but from yours as well the matter has had such full and careful consideration in all its features at our several interviews last week as leaves little to be discussed. In addition my letter of February 20th cannot fail to make it clear to you as it is to us that the subject cannot be practically handled in the manner suggested in your telegram. E.B. THOMAS. May 9th, 1902. John Mitchell. Your message of this date received. You fail to state in it that the notices posted by this Company not only agree to continue paying the ten per cent. increase granted our mins employees in 1900 until April 1st, 1903, and thereafter sub- 16 New York, May 8th, 1902. John Mitchell, Esq., President, United Mine Workers of America, Scranton, Pa. Your telegram is received. The concessions made by the mine operators in your last strike added to the wages of the mine workers six millions of dollars or more per annum. You now propose changes adding a charge of many millions more and suggest that you will make a further demand a year hence. The public will not meet such advances by submitting to an increase in the price of coal, and the operators cannot meet them without such aid. I must, therefore, decline your proposition. R.M. OLYPHANT, President. No further communications have been received.