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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER 9 SENT BY REC'D BY MC CHECK 26 450p RECEIVED AT Oyster Bay 2/14 1912 DATED wa Newyork 14 [?? ????] TO Col Theo Roosevelt ns. 99 nassau St On behalf of independent tobacconist association and allied traders in many important cities and having membership exceeding nine hundred thousand an early interview is respectfully requested Edward W. AndrewsJOHN F. BASS 900-980 CALUMET BUILDING 189 LA SALLE ST. TELEPHONES {CENTRAL - 1512 AUTOMATIC 6812 CHICAGO Feb. 14, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have been informed on good authority that Mr. Loeb has expressed a desire to resign and take charge. I have talked with Governor Stubbs about this matter over the telephone, and he seemed very pleased at the idea of having so able a man as Mr. Loeb at the helm. I am writing to tell you in confidence that we must have before long some man of the caliber of Mr. Loeb at the head of this movement or else serious confusion may result. Mr. Knox is an excellent and able lieutenant, but as he feels he is not well enough known to have his name head the list there is no central point where questions from different states center for solution and various people at headquarters take upon themselves the authority of acting independently. I have a letter this morning from Minneapolis from Mr. Rahn, reporting good progress and advising the appointment on the National Committee from Minnesota of I. A. Caswell, Clerk of the Supreme Court, and stating that Hugh Halbert of Minnesota under the authority of Mr. Sexton, a publicity agent of the National organization, has called a meeting to organize Minnesota. Mr. Halbert has just had a severe break with the La Follette forces and evidently is not the man to take the lead at present in the State organization. Mr. Sexton has received no authority from Mr. Sims for his action. I am merely stating this as an example of the general situation. After consultation with Sims and Knox I shall go to Minneapolis some time to-day to endeavor to straighten this situation out. Unless my interview with Sims and Knox this afternoon makes it unnecessary, on my return from Minneapolis I shall immediately take#2 the train for New York arriving there Saturday, when, if convenient to you, I would like a few minutes private conversation in order to explain the situation more in detail. If you cannot see me on Saturday will you please wire to my office in Chicago when it will be convenient for you. Enclosed please find copies of letters from Mr. Rahn to Mr. Sims and to myself. Yours very sincerely, John F. Bass Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. P. S. I have just received your favor of Feb. 9th. I consider it important to go to Minneapolis to-night. Will come to you immediately afterward. J. F. B [*[See assigned letters [2-13-12]*]Middlebury, Vt., Feb. 14, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay, N. Y., Dear Sir:- I ordered my binders to bind a copy of Vol. II, American Stallion Register, similar to Vol. I, and send to you. I fear they have not done this. They may not be certain of the style of binding of Vol. I. Will you please have your Secretary send me a description of the cover, color of leather, and gilt markings on back, as well as on the cover. Very truly yours, Joseph Battell JB/GABA. A MAST. EVERETT, WASH SNOHOMISH COUNTY. WASHINGTON. W. W. BLACK, Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 1. W. P. BELL. Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 2. P. T. LEE. Auditor., C. L. LAWRY, Treasurer. Wm. WHITFIELD, Assessor. MISS EVA V. BAILEY, Supt of Schools W.F. MARTIN, Clerk. G. B. DEERING, Sheriff. RALPH C. BELL, Attorney. JOHN F. BIRNEY Engineer. Wm B. SMITH, Coroner. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. COMMISSIONERS: JAMES McCULLOCH, Chairman. A. L. WILLHITE. THOS. C. FLEMING. Everett, Wash. February 14, 1912. [*17.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Sir: I have followed with some interest your general discussions about Courts, and there is one matter I desire to call your particular attention to, hoping that you will give it your careful thought, if you deem it worthy of such consideration, and give your views to the public on the question. I know that your conclusions about the matter will have very great weight with the American people, and it Is a matter that seems to me quite important. The uncertainty of the law in this country in my opinion is detrimental to the public welfare. In most countries when the lawmaking body has enacted a law no Court has the power or authority to set that aside by reason of being unconstitutional. By reason of the fact that these laws frequently remain upon the statue books for years before there is a final adjudication by the highest Court as to their constitutionality, most of the people are never sure of what the law really is, and, by reason thereof, the people seem to have a disregard for law. This comes about by a reason of the great uncertainty of the law. The common people obey what they think is the law for years and then find that some great corporation or powerful influence has been disobeying this law, and when, after great many years of litigation,A. A MAST. EVERETT, WASH SNOHOMISH COUNTY. WASHINGTON. W. W. BLACK, Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 1. W. P. BELL. Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 2. P.T. LEE. Auditor., C. L. LAWRY, Treasurer. Wm. WHITFIELD, Assessor. MISS EVA V. BAILEY, Supt of Schools W.F. MARTIN, Clerk. G. B. DEERING, Sheriff. RALPH C. BELL, Attorney. JOHN F. BIRNEY Engineer. Wm B. SMITH, Coroner. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. COMMISSIONERS: JAMES McCULLOCH, Chairman. A. L. WILLHITE. THOS. C. FLEMING Everett, Wash. 2 C T R it has been determined to be unconstitutional and not the law, it has a tendency to make the people who have been trying to obey the law dissatisfied, and results in hardship to those who really want to be law-abiding. By way of illustration, in my own county an improvement district was formed under the state law to construct a dyke around an island near Everett, costing about $80,000.00. Taxes were levied for this improvement upon the land embraced in the district. The small owners generally paid these taxes; the large owners did not pay the taxes, and, after a good many years, when proceeding were taken to enforce the payment of these unpaid taxes, the matter was carried to our Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court held that the law under which the district was formed was unconstitutional, the result of which was that the people who were trying to obey the law, the people of small means, paid taxes which they couldnot recover, and the large owners, men more able to contest the matter, did not pay any taxes; and, also, warrants were issued to the contractors for said work, and those warrants distributed among the people who finally lost whatever was not paid on account of taxes. The books are full of similar cases showing an unequal burden upon the people by reason of the uncertainty of the law. I believe inA. A MAST. EVERETT, WASH SNOHOMISH COUNTY. WASHINGTON. W. W. BLACK, Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 1. W. P. BELL. Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 2. P.T. LEE. Auditor., C. L. LAWRY, Treasurer. Wm. WHITFIELD, Assessor. MISS EVA V. BAILEY, Supt of Schools W.F. MARTIN, Clerk. G. B. DEERING, Sheriff. RALPH C. BELL, Attorney. JOHN F. BIRNEY Engineer. Wm B. SMITH, Coroner. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. COMMISSIONERS: JAMES McCULLOCH, Chairman. A. L. WILLHITE. THOS. C. FLEMING Everett, Wash. 3 C T R the constitutional form of Government, and I believe that the judicial department is the proper department to determine whether laws are constitutional or unconstitutional; but, in order to make the law certain, and in order to make it apply to the weak and strong alike, I think that before a law goes into effect there ought to be some provision made by which the Supreme Court shall determine in advance whether the law is constitutional or unconstitutional, and that after it has been so determined that no Court shall [not] have the right to set aside such opinion on that particular law, that is that their decision in the first instance shall be binding and final as to everybody alike, so that the weak and the strong alike will know whether or not the alleged law is really a law binding upon everybody. This leaves no uncertainty and the law can work no hardship upon anyone and there will be a greater respect for the law. Noting in the press that you were to deliver an address before the Ohio Constitutional Convention in the near future and also noting in the press that some member of that Convention had brought before the Convention some such idea as I have expressed, I venture to call your attention to it as I regard it as one of the most important matters to be determined by the American people. Large corporations have profited by this uncertainty. The ordinary common peopleA. A MAST. EVERETT, WASH SNOHOMISH COUNTY. WASHINGTON. W. W. BLACK, Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 1. W. P. BELL. Judge of Superior Court. Dept. No. 2. P.T. LEE. Auditor., C. L. LAWRY, Treasurer. Wm. WHITFIELD, Assessor. MISS EVA V. BAILEY, Supt of Schools W.F. MARTIN, Clerk. G. B. DEERING, Sheriff. RALPH C. BELL, Attorney. JOHN F. BIRNEY Engineer. Wm B. SMITH, Coroner. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. COMMISSIONERS: JAMES McCULLOCH, Chairman. A. L. WILLHITE. THOS. C. FLEMING Everett, Wash. 4 C T R have been restive by reason of the fact that they seem to have to obey laws which the large corporations do not seem to have to obey, and they cannot understand all the refinements of reasoning that lawyers and judges pretend to understand. This is a matter to which I hope you will give some thought and that you will express your opinion about it or formulate some remedy of your own, as I know of no one in the United States whose opinion will be more regarded in general by the common people than your own. This is very important because in other countries when the legislature passes a law it is final and Courts do not have the power to declare it unconditional. In this country the Courts do have such power and by reason thereof the law is left entirely vague and uncertain to the common ordinary man, to the ordinary lawyer and the ordinary judge until the highest Court has passed upon it. Yours very truly, W.W. BlackThe Louisville Evening Post AN AFTERNOON JOURNAL EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT RICHARD W KNOTT, EDITOR. BOYLE G. BOYLE, MANAGING EDITOR Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 1912. [*9.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o Outlook, New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: The Louisville Evening Post will soon inaugurate, under my management, a novel and extensive Egg Laying contest in Kentucky, the object being to determine which breed of the American Hen is entitled to the palm as the best egg producer. If agreeable to you I would greatly appreciate it if you would write and send me a brief indorsement of this project. I am Very truly yours, Ed H Bochers Poultry Editor Evening Post.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY. PRESIDENT TELEGRAM The Postal Telegraph Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank DESIGN PATENT No. 40529 147 EAST 23rd STREET Telephone, 1318 Gramarcy, Messengers Furnished. 16.DbL.--9509 Jx 9 Columbus 0 Feb 14 [1912] Frank Harper Room 70--289 Fourth Ave Please wire whether I can have conference friday Morning B 157p Walker Brown [*[Brown?]*] [*Yes any time in]a. Mt. Hernion, Mass. Feb 14, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. New York, N.Y. My Dear Sir: I hesitate to occupy your time with such an insignificant request as that contained herein. I am to debate the negative of the question: Resolved: that the Post Office should own and control the telegraphlines of the United States. To us, the Philomathean Literary Society, the issue of this debate is of great importance. Therefore, I take the liberty of addressing you to receive, if possible, your opinion on this important question. Trusting that you may deem it advisable, and find it convenient to comply with my request. I am, sir, Yours respectfully Geo. R. Brunjes LAW OFFICES--EVANS BUILDING SUITE 507 JOHN G. CAPERS WASHINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA [*9.*] Republican National Committee Washington, D.C. February 14, 1912. My dear Colonel: Just a suggestion! For the last month I have talked to men from all parts of the country, public men and private citizens, and I think it fair to say that the general impression is, that in all reason your statement that you would not be a candidate for or accept another term meant another consecutive term, and that the interim term of four years of another President puts you in a position where you are absolutely free at this time to accept another term should the people call you. Faithfully yours, John G. Capers [*To: Col. Roosevelt.*]Los Angeles Cal. Feb. 14/12. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. Maine. Dear Sir: I want to express my gratitude that you have again in the hour of need come to the front as the Standard bearer of the Republican Party. We need you at this time more than everbefore as during the next four years great & serious problems will come before the people for solution & under your Leadership I am sure that everything will taken care of for the greatest benefit & welfare that can come to the American people. I am glad that you have our friend Geo. W. Perkins on your side as it means victory for you in November. Mr Geo. W. Perkins is now at Hotel Raymond Pasadena & when I see him next Tuesday I shall tell him that I am in the fight from now until November for Old Glory & Theodore Roosevelt. I have lived here for 17 years & have always been in the[*[FOR ENCL SEE 2-14-12]*] thick of the fight for the Party. Anything that I can do in Southern California to further your interest during the campaign, consider me at your service. Yours Respectfully Harry Cardell 519 Douglas Blk.ALVAN E. CLARENDON, Superintendent. BOARD OF EDUCATION. J. G. McCARTHY, President. A. E. PENNELL, Secretary. D. CARR, Treasurer. W. T. SCHMIDT. E. E. HARRISON. K. O. DISTAD. WEST CONCORD SCHOOLS -AND- ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS. West Concord, Minn. February 14, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of the "Outlook," New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I sincerely trust that you will permit the people of our country to nominate you for President at the Chicago National Convention. Millions of the population have trustful faith in your morality, ability, honor, and faithful consideration in all the welfare and desirable interests of our country. Kindly allow the Convention to nominate you. It will be accomplished with a powerful majority — and you will be elected by a popular vote greatly exceeding any other in the part. Should another person be a candidate for President, Democracy will win; but you will strengthen the Republican party in every state of the Union. For all the longing demands of our countrymen, please allow them to go forward and make you President. Yours most truly Alvan E. ClarendonKeystone S.D. Rosedale comp Feb 14. 1912 Col Theodore Roosevelt in care of the outlook Dear sir & statesman Pardon me but I feel it my duty as an American citizen & Republican to ask you if you dont think it is your duty to become our candidate for the president off our country, when it is such and unsettled condition. Their is no doubt But what your the only man today that can save the Republican party & bring them to gether & save the country out of a very bad mixup & no doubt a greater harm will come to our country if you decline to become our next president. This comes from the heart of man that believes in putting the right man in the right place & I am not fishing either. I want to ketch the Big fish with a hook that will hold him & give us eight years of prosperity & we shurely kneed it our businesses are going topeases & the Big Felows are eating up the Little ones. so consider well as you will Before Declining. I am and old soldier & just a common old mining man & for example Look at our mining today. I no Seth Bulock well & He Has bin at my House & He can tell you who ran & what ran. I am sir very respectfuly yours James A. ClarkWoonsocket, R.I. Feb, 14/12. Col" Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir:- I presume that your mail is every day so filled with letters of a similar character that they really become a nuisance to you, my object in writing is not to get an expression from you as to whether you are to be a candate for president or not but an endeavor to place before you an expression of the common people as well as those in the middle walks of life, I dont think I am far wrong in taking it for granted that the sentiment shown in your little city in your favor is but a fair sample of our big country at large, I truly believe if a popular vote could be taken of men women and children that out of the 90.000.000, you would have at least 75,000,000, but I suppose you are humain like the rest of us and don't like to be told what you ought to do, it goes without saying that you have served your country well in a great many ways and probably as a citizen have done more than your part, but the situation to day is a peculiar as well as a serious one, the people of the country are crying for relief not alone the workmen but the buisness men and manufacturers, the unsettled condition is keeping everybody on the fence, it seems to me that you are the only one to step into the breach and by so doing inspire confidence which may lead to a wonderful period of prosperity, trusting you will not think me presumptuous in thus addressing you, I beg to remain very truly yours Dr ClevelandThe Northwestern Agriculturist P.V. Collins Publishing Company P.V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota Feb.14, 1912. Office of the President [*Carbon Copy*] [*For Mr Roosevelt's attention*] SUBJECT REFER TO Hon. James A. Tawney, Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Mr. Tawney:- One of our subscribers writes us to the effect that you have stated that Theodore Roosevelt approved of Reciprocity in a public address while the measure was pending. We write to you therefore to ask you to give us more specific information in regard to that matter. Have you Mr.Roosevelt's exact words? We want to know particularly what Mr.Roosevelt meant by reciprocity and also what you understand reciprocity to be. Can you quote Mr.Roosevelt's exact words in which he approved of the Taft pact with Canada?-- A pact, which to our mind contains not one element of reciprocity in it, except in the counterfeit title? Do you as a public speaker, approve of that pact, whereby all that our farmers have to sell is put upon an absolute free trade basis, while all they have to buy must be bought in a protected market? Do you approve of that as an act of justice to American Agriculture and can you show that Theodore Roosevelt has ever committed himself on such approval, specifically? We are very much interested in knowing the facts. We have read an article published April 22, in the Saturday Evening Post, in which Mr.Roosevelt is quoted as approving of reciprocity but there is not one word in that article that approves of the Taft pact and its schedule. There isn't anything in that approval of reciprocity to which McKinley and Blaine would not have subscribed, but do you think that McKinley and Blaine would put our farmers on a free trade basis, if they were making any agreement with any foreign nation, especially a nation located alongside of our farmers and therefore the most formidable competitor of our farmers? Do you deny, Mr.Tawney, that if Reciprocity becomes a fact, it would lower the price of our grain down to the export basis which would occasion a direct loss to farmers, amounting to the differential now existing between our markets and those of Canada, specifically between Port Arthur and Duluth? The Northwestern Agriculturist is not committed to our candidate for the presidency and will not support anyP.V. Collins Publishing Company candidate who favors betraying the farmers by any such a pact as that of the Taft-Canadian pact. Hence, we are interested in knowing on what you base you charge that Roosevelt favored that pact. As our correspondent desires that answer the question in our next week's issue, we will be very glad if you will give us the data requested in this letter at your earliest convenience Yours cordially P.V. Collins P.V. COLLINS PUBLISHING COMPANY. P.V.C./M.F.[*(1).*] [*11.*] ALEX. CONKLIN Walnut Grove Farm Grower of Choice Cranberries Proprietor of... Miller Bog Turner Bog Hulshart Bog Homestead Bog Lakewood, N. J. Feb. 14,1912 Dear Colonel:- It may be of interest, coming from one of your many admirers, to know the change of feeling now and four years ago over my travels through nine states. The people were then quite reluctant to [t] take up with Mr. Taft, because they said "He is a Roosevelt man and we have had enough of Rooseveltism". Today they are solid for you. I cite a case of a friend in Ohio whom I visit each year for twenty five years- a law judge and banker- a splendid organizer –well balanced– and a power in his section. He was opposed to Mr. Taft then, now he writes "Roosevelt for 1912:" I have followed all of the Presidents through their campaigns for thirty years and the difference was most striking with this last campaign. Mr. Taft, with his corp of speakers eloquent and mirthful, did not seem to give to the audience such food for thought to digest, and their enthusium fell flat- they felt disappointed. I spend from September to Christmas traveling nearly 10, 000 miles, for thirty eight years covering from seven to ten states. The balance of the year I spend on my farm.[*(2.)*] ALEX. CONKLIN Walnut Grove Farm Grower of Choice Cranberries Proprietor of... Miller Bog Turner Bog Hulshart Bog Homestead Bog Lakewood, N. J. 191 I have never missed an election, since I had a vote, coming hundreds of miles, depositing my jewelry in some safty deposit vault; giving time, energy and means to the cause of our party with no thought of compensation directly or indirectly. It gives me an opportunity to get in touch with official bosses, the rank and file of the country. I have kept in close touch with you since your entry into politics up to the Barnes affair. If there is any one in political life today that should command admiration of the country, it is Colonel Roosevelt. Not a shadow of doubt about this. I have watched your development step by step to the highest honor of the country. A native of my own city - respected, admired and honored [by] the world over. It is compensation and glory enough for me to know such a man and bow in grateful acknowledgement for the privilege to come or go any distance to be of service to you. The country stands for you. If we are to hear the echo of the "Best Tariffever" I'll go to Chicago, if with only one Delegate." Certainly we do stand in great need of a different element as our Executive head. Such expreecion has a depressing influence in this unsettled condition of affairs and only enboldens the Democrats. Kindly be a little guarded about saying no, for you do not back water very gracefully if at all.(3). ALEX. CONKLIN Walnut Grove Farm Grower of Choice Cranberries Proprietor of... Miller Bog Turner Bog Hulshart Bog Homestead Bog Lakewood, N. J. 191 Mr. Taft is an elegant gentleman, is all Mr. McKinley said of him. But there is a wide difference between being a subordinate and being President. Mr. LaFollette would be no better. His b break at the "Publishers Dinner" The flavor of a thought of a possibility of a Democrat for President and the last of all Gov. Wilson - a born teacher, the nature of whose life work makes him dictatorial and vacilating - and he is Senator Lafollette's choice! A nice pair of Hevenly Twins to come together It would be difficult to conceive of two more disturbing elements, with a diorhea of words roaming at large. We are unsettled enough. The country wants to be Republican. Senator LaFollette would better retire on his laurels of twenty years of good service and be contented. He could never be president. No man on earth but yourself, Colonel, can carry this country to a successful issue. People are coming to understand you and have more faith in you than ever. I hear it on every side in my travels, in all classes. If the coming Convention after a series of balloting would wield into line and nominate you by acclamation, Heavens Colonel, wouldn't this stimulate the country at large, dispel all doubts and contentions and preserve harmony in the party. I will pledge to the campaign fund the full extent of my limited means and repeat the dose if occasion requires and personally present with my compliments to you and your family all the cranberries you can eat indefinitely. How about that Colonel?(4.) ALEX. CONKLIN Walnut Grove Farm Grower of Choice Cranberries Proprietor of... Miller Bog Turner Bog Hulshart Bog Homestead Bog Lakewood, N. J. 191 In closing I hand you some letters from my Colonel - Gen. Woodford, as a guarantee of my sincerity and since I treasure them I enclose st stamps for their return registered. You knew him as a statesman, orator, lawyer and a gentleman - all in one splendid character. He is one of the bravest men of the Civil War. I was with him in all of his battles - they were dark hours - and his bravery and nerve displayed was a marvel. He was good, thoughtful, kind to his boys. As his clerk during winter quarters at Hilton Head he was considerate and patient with me, then a boy of nineteen years. During the Blaine campaign I followed him, hearing many of his speeches, but one delivered in Ohio was his greatest effort. His audience was massive and select. All the details suited the occasion, he seemed to lose sight of every thing but the subject matter, marching up and down the stage - in splendid voice - every word charges with magnetism, his flight of oratory was wonderful The audience seemed spell bound - held together as long as they could till they could hold no longer - then all Ohio let loose. He was at his best that night. Ah, but Mr. Blaine was delighted! It repaid me for the long trip back to business. We are going to send our best talent to the U. S. Senate, which will be invaluable to youALEX. CONKLIN Walnut Grove Farm Grower of Choice Cranberries Proprietor of... Miller Bog Turner Bog Hulshart Bog Homestead Bog Lakewood, N. J. 191 in every way - breadth of experience - knowledge of National affairs and thorough loyalty makes us proud of such a representative as Gov. Stokes. Very sincerely yours, Alex. Conklin To Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.Dr. W.H. COTTON, Dentist 1218a Olive Street, St. Louis. Hours; 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Mon., Wed., Fri.; until 9 P.M. Sun. 8 A.M. to 12 M.or by appointment Phones: { Central 9478-L { Olive 1373-L Feb. 14th, 1912. Col. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster bay, New York. Dear Col. Roosevelt: It seems you must either save the party and the country from the democratic party now, or redeem them four years hence. Which shall it be? As to my ideas of the situation, I can only repeat former utterances and send clippings from papers, & ect. I am so proud of the articles and messages following the fall elections of 1910 that I am sending a copy of each, though I sent them at the time, and had a very appreciative reply, which I treasure more highly than I can express. With all faith and confidence in your superior judgement leading to the proper decision when the critical moment arrives, and with reference to the words of Lincoln's farewell address upon leaving Springfield for Washington, let us hope you, like he and Washington, "may be assisted and guided by that Divine power who ever attended them; and which, being every where for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well". Do not try to answer this, for you are too over burdened with responsibility and I do not expect it. Very sincerley yours, Dr. W. H. Cotton[*[For enc see 11-10-10]*]TELEPHONE NUMBER 80 FARMINGTON OLDGATE FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT Feb 14th 1912. Dear Theodore While I dont believe for a moment that you will run this time for President Short of a necessity, that I must say that it looks to me just now like a Democratic President - It is quite wasting wordsIII let any yellow dog in - My reasons for this note are that I have been rereading your letter to Mr. Munsey - Of course there are things that might happen such as a war with Mexico Where you would be doubtless busy. Stranger to say that if you should be nominated the Taft people would stay at home in great numbers preferring a democratic administration for reasons that need not be stated and should Taft win I think the general unrest together with insurgent distrust would things have happened and the Mexican pronunciamentos while intended to unite all factions may at any time result in a war - especially in such peaceful arbitration times as these I heard an amusing bit of political gossip the other day, the cabinet exasperated by[*[2-14-12]*] communication with most towns in the state are all for Harrison & scoff at the idea of Wilson - we had Douglas & Corinne up for Lincoln’s birth day & enjoyed their visit - Douglas curled with us & of course any Scotchman is born curlingTELEPHONE NUMBER 80 FARMINGTON OLDGATE FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT 2 the professed foolishness of Knox's 1st Sec. Mr. Wilson asked him to make him resign - kick him up hill - to which Knox replied- If he goes I will go & Taft said nothing - The village democrats here in town we & I suppose they are inHe pretended to be a novice & easily beat any of us- Ill write you from Washington- my address is here love to Edith & the family Aff William I am glad Teddy is going to remain East - I hear he has decided - write Joe a note on politics - He would love to hear from you. [*[WM. C. Cowles]*]WILMOT TOWNSEND COX, 34 Pine Street, New York, 14 Feby 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt: I remember your interest in the work at Christ Church, Cambridge, in '77 and 78, I think, & I thought this appeal of the St. Paul's Society, might interest you. With kind remembrances I am Sincerely yours Wilmot T. CoxJ. Z. MILLER, JR. VICE PRESIDENT HENRY C. SCHWITZGEBEL SECRETARY W. T. KEMPER PRESIDENT RICHARD C. MENEFEE TREASURER JOHN C. SIMPSON ASST. SECRETARY Commerce Trust Company CAPITAL ONE MILLION DOLLARS Kansas City. Mo. 2/14/12 604 Mass Bldg [*15.*] Hon Theo Roosevelt Outlook office. My dear Sir I only rec'd your very satisfactory ans, of the 10th inst. It is exactly as I expected! I beg to ask if I am at liberty to use it, as I see fit, & when? With kindest wishes, & a sincere hope, that the answer you are reported, as stating, you will soon give the public, will be no. I am Yours Very Truly J. J. Davenport[*F.*] GEORGE J. DENGLER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 602 WITHERSPOON BUILDING, PHILADELPHIA. TELEPHONE CONNECTION. Phila. Feb. 14th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear sir:- No doubt you are being overloaded with communications urging you to stand for the Republican nomination for President. Anything I may say may only add to your annoyance. Still,I cannot re refrain from joining with the vast army already interested in your and adding whatever meagre force I may possess in urging you to stand for the nomination. It is argued that there is an unwritten law which forbids a third term; that to break this law or custom would threaten our free institutions and would invite monarchy. Most singular, this argument is advanced by the very people who are most dangerous to our free institutions; the side from which monarchy threatens us most. Every political scoundrel has suddenly become a patriot. He is loudest in sounding the alarm. You, on the other hand, are asked to try another term by the very people who are the most ardent lovers of liberty.You are looked upon by them as the only man who can save them from the doom your enemies pretend to see in your election. The people want a man who will be President, one whom they can trust. You are the prayer of the Independents of our country. When Washington said that eight years are enough, he did not mean that as a limitation from the people's side, but having in mind the turbulent times he had during the eight years of his incumbency, that that was about as much as any one man could stand. It was an answer to Jefferson and his followers in their arguments against the Society of Cincinnatus. It was simply a casual remark, meaning that he, Washington, had no desire to become a dictator.He was glad to get back into private life. It was the same with Jefferson and the other earlier presidents. They were far beyond you in years at the end of their terms. Thus a mere coincidence is argued into a fixed custom or policy. Conditions are different now.Had the same predatory interests been in power in those days, the people would have insisted on any good man holding the office until they were crushed.Present conditions demand a leader like you You are looked upon as the Savior of the people, the champion in the battle of righteousness, the preserver of our free institutions. You must stand. You need only say that if the nomination comes to you fairly and squarly from the people, as a good citizen you would consider it your duty to stand. Again urging you, I am Very Truly Geo J DenglerCopy of Resolutions [*[2 -14-12]*] Unanimously passed by the Progressive Republican League of San Bernardino County, at a meeting held at the Stuart Hotel in San Bernardino, Cal., February 14, 1912. 1 | ############################## 2 | WHEREAS, This government was founded on the principle of 3 | equal rights to all and special privileges to none, as 4 | enunciated by the immortal Abraham Lincoln, and 5 | WHEREAS, The will of the people is threatened by the 6 | domination of centralized capital, monopoly and special privilege 7 | And, WHEREAS, The solution of the great National problems 8 | depends not alone in judicial executive ability, but in 9 | constructive and reconstructive statesmanship; 10 | THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 11 | Ist. That this organization be and is hereby pledged to the 12 | support of the progressive principles of the Republican party 13 | as expounded by our National Leaders, the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 14 | the Hon. Robert M.LaFollette, and the Hon. Hiram W.Johnson. 15 | That we point with pride to these men as statesmen possessed 16 | not only with great executive ability, but with constructive 17 | and reconstructive statesmanship. 18| 2nd. That this organization wage an active campaign in 19 | support of these progressive principles and the exponents 20 | of the same. 21 | 3rd. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Hon. 22 | Theodore Roosevelt, the Hon. Robert M.LaFollette, and the 23 | Hon. Hiram W.Johnson. 24 | 4th. That these resolutions also be given to the Press and 25 | that a copy of the same be spread upon the minutes of this 26 | organization. 27 | 28 |H.J. Dewhirst [*File*] 29 | Secretary, 30 | Redlands, Cal. 31 | 32 |LORENZO DOW, PRESIDENT LOUIS F HART, TREASURER R. A. B. YOUNG, SECRETARY THE PIERCE COUNTY ROOSEVELT REPUBLICAN CLUB TACOMA, WASH., February 14'12 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Avenue, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir; You will observe that the Pierce County Roosevelt Republican Club is going full blast, and that from now on we will "hit the line hard", in an endeavor to get the delegation from this state, and judging from the enthusiasm we are meeting with, there will be no trouble in doing this. Yours truly, Lorenzo Dow[*[2-14-12]*] Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by, the sender of the following messages. 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This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT Wish to call state progressive Conference Philadelphia March 13th and Fourteenth Desire you to address meeting thursday evening March thirteenth please wire whether date is satisfactoryTHE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by, the sender of the following messages. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in trans- mission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of toils paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise states below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filled with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECIEVED AT We are holding a opera House Wm. Draper1747 Main St Buffalo, Feb'y 14 1912 Theodore Roosevelt, New York, Dear "Teddy": What honor can the United States give citizen you have not? If you yield to the "Shortsights" you will all reap disappointment. You cannot make performance equal expectation. Remember your history. The public idol who stays too long dies execrated. Usually you are brave but you are not fighting to the limit of your bravery at present. You should advise Mr. Taft for his own good to withdraw. His friendship is become suspicion but in a short time it must return which is worth while. Do you make the withdrawal mutual even though you have ten times with drawn. The imbecility of the N.Y. Democrats and the business stagnation make republicansuccess certain without Mr. Taft. The people want construction and in their idea he represents destruction. Do not either of you spread your mantel on any man. See Mr. Taft staggering under the weight of yours. Vindication (it seems to be necessary to the nutriment of presidents) will come to Mr. Taft in the success of a republican candidate, possible by his action, unnamed by him, but supported in all heartiness. Yours Harris T. Dunbar P.S. Answer unnecessary. You may use this letter any way if it seems worthy of use. H.T.D.CHAS. S. PEERY FRANK A. DURYEA R.H. McCOWAN TELEPHONES PACIFIC - DOUGLAS 1311 HOME - J 3444 LAW OFFICES DURYEA & PEERY 947 - 953 PACIFIC BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Feb. 14, 1912. [*Ous*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- In view of the present uncertainty as to your becoming a candidate for the Presidency again, will you kindly permit me, as one of the large majority, I believe, of the citizens of this country who firmly believe in your thorough honesty and integrity, to urge you to become an avowed and active candidate? You, perhaps, do not realize how much the great mass of the common people want you to again become President. The country needs you now as, perhaps, it never has needed a strong and aggressive President. We want a man who has proven that he can and will do things for the good of the people. You can be overwhelmingly elected. Give us a chance to prove it. Sincerely and respectfully yours, Frank A. Duryea P.S. this may not reach you personally, but I hope it will.[*[For attachment see 3-8-12]*]LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH C. EWING ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW SUITE 27 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING GREELEY, COLORADO Greeley, Colorado, February 14, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: Under separate cover, I am sending you two Denver papers with reference to the meeting of the Republican State Committee, one paper called the Republican is the Guggenheim-Evans paper, and the other is the Denver paper owned by former Senator Thomas M. Patterson. Doubtless you are deluged with mail, but these papers may serve to give you interesting information, if you have not already received them. The writer's opinion is unshaken, that the occurences at that committee do not represent the will of the voters of Colorado. Briefly the names, Senator Guggenheim, Secretary Hilles, "Tramway" William G. Evans of Denver, Federal office holders, tell the tale. The program was consistently carried out: indorsement for renomination of William H. Taft,T.R., 2/14/'12-2 an huzza for Simon Guggenheim, an early state convention --March 27th, refusal to grant presidential preference primary. The acts of this committee are a confession. Some of us will continue to work with the hope of changing the aspect in the state convention, but the sentiment in Colorado which we think we represent needs thorough organization, lest the activities of a few overcome the will of many. Very respectfully yours, Joseph C. Ewing JCE-MEHTHE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND 825-7 ENGINEERS' BUILDING PHONE, BELL, MAIN 919 CLEVELAND OHIO EXECUTIVE BOARD MORRIS A. BLACK HENRY R. BOURKE HERBERT B. BRIGGS ECKSTEIN CASE JOHN K. CLARKE A.R. HATTON WILLIAM HOWELL HENRY F. LYMAN FRANKLIN S. MCGOWAN WARREN S. STONE DUANE M. WILDEN MAYO FESLER, SECRETARY [*[2-14-12]*] [*8.*] February, Fourteenth, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- At the suggestion of Mr. James A. Garfield, I am sending you under separate cover copies of our reports on The Short Ballot and Constitutional Home Rule, addressed to the Constitutional Convention, now in session in Columbus. Our Committee was especially pleased to read in the papers that you are to address the Constitutional Convention. We know that you are in full sympathy with both principles advocated in these reports. In the next day or so I will mail to you a printed copy of Rev. Washington Gladden's admirable address before the recent Conference of Ohio Cities, in which he discusses both the principles. Very truly yours, Mayo Fesler Secretary.Franklin Ind- Feb 14-1912, Theodore Roosevelt- Oyster Bay, N.Y. Our next President- Although this may never reach your eyes I am living in hopes it will. I wish to tell you that I and most every Republican I have heard talk of Politics are for you tooth and toe nail "as the saying goes," Taft can't carry Indiana I have not heard anybody speak a good word for him.I am only one shall fish in an ocean of fishes. But I am hoping to see you in the presidents chair and will help my mite to put you there. My wife is an admirer of you. Enclosed find her letter to Indianapolis Star primary. If possible please let me know if you received this letter, as I want you to know I am for you. This is your valentine- yours to the last, [Nelon?] H Fisher Franklin Indiana 33 N Main St, Dairy Lunch.-- []WM DUDLEY FOULKE RICHMOND, IND. Februrary 14th 1912 My dear Mr. Roosevelt;- I have just returned from a tour through Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin on matters connected with the Municipal League. I heard at Milwaukee from one of La Follette's state appointees that he had his knife out after you; that he doesn't like Taft but that the Wisconsin delegation, which he will absolutely control, would vote even for Taft if necessary to defeat you. His close friends are saying that you encouraged his candidacy; that the men who encouraged it most, Pinchot and Garfield have now gone back on him that you had authorized the statement made to him that he ought to run! I answered that, without knowing what was said to Mr. La Follette or what he believed, I though it would be rather hard to establish that you had given any such authority. If this man's statement is true about LaFollette's attitude it would indicate what I have already suspected, that he cares more about his personal interests and for personal revenge for a wholly fancied wrong than about the great public measures he is supporting. In Minnesota and Nebraska the preponderance of general sentiment seemed to be for you though not as strongly as it has been in certain times in the past. That is also true of Indiana. All the straw ballots show you are greatly in the lead but the opposition is strong and well organized and the old gang, repudiated four years ago, appear to be in the saddleWM. DUDLEY FOULKE RICHMOND, IND. Much to the disgust of decent citizens and I think of the great body of the voters. Do not give yourself the trouble to answer this. Your friend, Wm D FoulkeMonument Committee WILLIAM ROWE, Chairman THOS B. RAYCRAFT JACOB MARTENS ROBERT T. SMITH GEORGE CHAMPION CHESTER R. EWINS DWIGHT E. FRINK, Secretary Supervisors' Special Monument Building Committee McLean County Bloomington, Ill., Feb 14, 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear and Honored Sir;- I can refrain no longer from a desire I have had for some time to write you a line. I do not know that this communication will ever reach you personally but that makes no difference as it may in some measure, by falling into the hands of one of your secretaries, serve its mission. From close association with the people here I can honestly state that the people almost to a man are for you as the standard bearer the Republican party. The sentiment is even broader than that for I meet Democrats here and everywhere who announce their determination to vote with the Republicans if Roosevelt is at their head. A week ago I was on a train coming out of Chicago. Of all the men in our car both Democrats and republicans there was but one man who was not for you. I found almost as great a majority in your favor while on a train way over in Eastern Tennessee. somehow the sentiment is universal that Mr. Taft while personally a man of high ideals, ability and energy, yet lacks those qualities of determination, decision and self-reliance to either be able to be reelected or to make such a president as the people now demand should he be named toMonument Committee WILLIAM ROWE, Chairman THOS B. RAYCRAFT JACOB MARTENS ROBERT T. SMITH GEORGE CHAMPION CHESTER R. EWINS DWIGHT E. FRINK, Secretary Supervisors' Special Monument Building Committee McLean County Bloomington, Ill., succeed himself by any possibility. The strongly grounded opinion that Mr. Taft cannot win will be a mill stone about his neck~ a load that he cannot carry and win. We have come to the parting of the (political) ways and if the Republican party does not offer a candidate who will enthuse and solidify its component parts the votes will scatter. I could go on indefinitely telling you what I have heard personally favorable to your candidacy but there would be little use in tedious detail, yet let me give you a quotation from a letter to me by Mr. William H. Beaver, a prominent citizen and republican of Lawton, Oklahoma, received this day; "What do you think of the proposition to nominate [Taft?] Teddy? It seems to be almost unanimous sentiment out this way. I am for it. I don't want Taft renominated. If it should be Taft, and Wilson for Democrats, I am now inclined to think I would vote for Wilson. Tomorrow I am going to take a little part in a Republican Lincoln dinner at Lawton and incidentally help to frame some Presidential sentiment.Our State machine wants to get a delegation to the national convention for Taft, but indications now look as though they would have hard work to cut it. The chances are they will be uninstructed with enough Roosevelt men to represent[ing] theMonument Committee WILLIAM ROWE, Chairman TMOS. B. RAYCRAFT JACOB MARTENS ROBERT T. SMITH GEORGE CHAMPION CHESTER R. EWINS DWIGHT E. FRINK, Secretary Supervisors' Special Monument Building Committee McLean County Bloomington, Ill., state as the people favor." The above is significant. The quoted section of course I am not at liberty to make public, but I give it to you personally. In January on a train I met a party of men from Kansas three Democrats and two Republicans. I asked them as to presidential sentiment in their states. They each assured me that the state was unanimously for Roosevelt. It has given me great personal pleasure that you have remained silent in this matter. I hardly believe that the ethics of this great nation will permit a candidate for its chief office to parade himself around the country seeking personally to win the nomination. It must come to the man , not the man to it. I trust that before many months I will be able to send you an invitation to come to Bloomington to dedicate the handsome and massive monument we will build to our soldiers this year. Very truly, Dwight E. Frink[*[Enc in Knox ca Feb 1912]*]Food Specialist August, E. Gans, 369 E. 22nd St. Chicago C.E. [Corpe] Colorguard 7th N.Y. V V. I '63-'65 3rd Brig. [?] Div. 2d A. C. U. S. Dep. Surv. Cal. Commissioner U. S. Court, Cab. [?id} U. S. Coast Survey, etc. etc. Editor February 14, 1912, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: June 30, 1906, your signature made the Food and Drugs Act a "law" January 1, 1907, it took effect. On the 31st of 1911 it has been in force five years. 1198 "notices of judgement" issued in this space of time publish an equal number of adjudications of violations of that act. In Sec 2 it discriminates between first offenses and "each subsequent offense", punishing the latter more drastically than the former, which is proper of course. In these 1198 cases of "Food and Druga" there are ninety five in which the defendants appeared in court from two to seven times, and yet nobody has ever been convicted of a :Subsequent" offense!!C. T.R. 2 These 95 cases are all food cases. As "sample" I quote the "Oakland Vinegar and Pickle Co" of Saginaw, Mich, who enjoyed the "custom of the trade" of interstate shipments of "adulterated and misguided" vinegar at a cost of "Two dollars" in fines several times in the U.S. Dist. Court for the Cashew District of Michigan. Imitation vinegar costs to produce 90¢ per bbl. of 4.5 gallons. At retail it sells for $22.50! The plea of "Nolo contendere" on the part of the defendant deprived each case of being quoted as a "first offense" and, therefore, making a following one a "subsequent" one! I also quote the case of the J. Lindsay Wells Co of Memphis Tenn, who were five times convicted on the same day of five different offenses and fined in each case the same sum of $25.00!!C. T. R. 3 This, together with a large number of absurdly ridiculous fines in criminal cases of from one cent to fifteen collars, has caused me to declare the enforcement of the Food and Drugs Act to be a Farce, to bring the "facts" to the attention of Congressional Committees and to that of the President himself, without effect, not even the one that I am worthy of membership in the "Ananias Club." Allow me to state that the "one cent" fine was imposed by Judge Landes upon the "P. Hohenadel Jr Canning Co" of Rochelle, Ill, for shipping to Indiana 785 cases (24 cans each) of canned peas, all labeled "2 Lbs" and weighing, actually, 1 Lb 10 ozs gross! About 7000 Lbs "short"! Holding that the creator of this "law" should be informed of its defects in its "enforcement". I have the honor to remain with distinguished consideration Very Sincerely yours August E. GansHOTEL ULLMAN J. T. CURTIS, Proprietor LOUDONVILLE, OHIO. Feb'y 14" 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York - Dear Sir: - It gives me satisfaction to know that you are to speak in Columbus one week from today. Since Gov. Harmon expressed his views on the liquor question a few days ago, I hope that you also will set the public at ease as to your position on that question. The people of our Country will listen to your forthcoming speech as they have never before listened to your utterances. Trusting that the country will no longer be held in suspense as to your attitude on this question, I am Very Truly, W. M. Godwin.Graham Land and Improvement Company WALTER GRAHAM, President Graham, Virginia, Feb'y. I4th, I9I2. Personal and confidential. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, Dear Sir, One day recently Mr. Isaac T. Mann, of Bramwell, W. Va., lunched with the President and the next day, in a local newspaper interview, urged his reelection. If the President is building up this kind of support, you must serve our Country again as President, as you alone can lead the people against the money power. The most dangerous class the World has ever seen is the predatory banker; a cross between the cat tribes and the tribes of Israel. Mr. Mann wants to be United States Senator and would be, I believe a link in the chain: Wall Street, the Railroads, local control of the capital and resources of this section and the Senate, to bind this people and to add to his own wealth and power. He is the representative of Wall Street in this great Coal field, controlling a chain of Banks and using the confidential information of his Clients, gained as their Banker and their deposits of money ( of this whole section) to become a multimillionaire , controlling great areas of coal and timber lands, many combines coal mines and the Supply houses selling them goods, as well as the Banks holding their funds, having stuffed into his maw the enterprises of his Clients. A lieutenant [of] of the Greater Greed. This is my opinion, based on my own experience of his methods.The control of capital and credits is being abused, just as freight rates and car supply were, to beat down the enterprising man. The whole people are being exploited, as the coal miner is, through the company store. The ultimate fight of the people, it seems to me, must be the Old World fight against usury, the money "corner", which takes many forms: Just now Capital demands the hugest toll, collected from interest on bonds, watered stock and from the high cost of living for the masses. The people are groping for a Leader. We are not yet out of the dark ages. The Government must either give protections against the marauder to the man who wishes to work and raise a large family, in peace, or a Church must provide Sanctuary again for debtors. Luther gave us religious liberty, Washington political liberty, Lincoln freedom from slavery and you must complete your work and give us liberty to hold property- when we will be free indeed! The South is strong for you. Respectfully yours, Walter Graham "Your son is slain Theoderet, noble Theodoret! Here in my arms, too weak a Sanctuary Gainst treachery and murder!" Beaumont and Fletcher, "Thierry and Theodoret " "Let us think this prison Holy Sanctuary To keep us from corruption of worse men" Fletcher[*[2-14-12]*] [*13*] AFRICAN BIG GAME CLUB 75 WEST 55TH STREET RAMON GUITERAS, PRESIDENT WILLIAM F. WHITEHOUSE, VICE-PRESIDENT BAYARD DOMINICK, SECRETARY NEW YORK Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Colonel: - I am very sorry that you could not accept the invitation to the lunch that we proposed giving you. We hope however that you will find it convenient to come to the Annual Dinner of the Club. These dinners are quite small. There will be perhaps from twenty to twenty five present and the new members coming in relate any interesting experiences that they had while in Sefari.No reporters. We all want you and Kermit to join. We look upon you as the Bwana Kubwa of American hunters in Africa. Yours faithfully, Ramon Guiteras Feb. 14, 1912.[*W.*] ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE WILLOW STREET Brooklyn, February 14, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Roosevelt: You will receive a notice during the next few days of a dinner of the Harvard men of Brooklyn and the rest of Long Island, at the University Club of Brooklyn, 109 Lafayette Avenue, on the evening of Saturday, March the ninth. I know that for some time past you have been declining invitationsto speak publicly, and I do not know how you will feel about coming even to such a dinner as this one. We should be very glad to have you with us, for as long or as short a time as you cared to stay, and to have you speak to us as a Harvard man, or not speak at all, as you might prefer. The chief speakers who have so far promised to come are Mr. W. Morgan Shuster and Professor George P. Baker. We are also asking Governor Wilson, who speaks at another dinner in Brooklyn that evening, to come in for a time if he wishes to do so, but I have little expectation that he will come. Hoping that you will be able to be with us, I am Very sincerely yours, Edward S. Hawes ('80) For the committee in charge of the dinner.THE KANSAS CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Westport Avenue and Wyandotte Street The Museum is open to visitors every Saturday from three to six o'clock and other times by appointment. Kansas City, Mo. Feb. 14, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Pres. American Historical Association, New York. Dear Sir:- We are mailing to you, under separate cover, a publication issued by the Daughters of the American Revolution of Missouri, advocating an enterprise of national importance, especially deserving of the active support of the historical societies of the country. This movement has for its purpose, the establishment of a national transcontinental highway over the routes of early emigration from the Alleghenies to the Pacific Coast. The Kansas City Historical Society consideres itself honored in being requested to communicate to historical societies interested in territory traversed by the "Old Trails Route", these plans of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We accordingly ask the encouragment and cooperation of your organization in this movement and particularly request that you enlist the support of Representatives in Congress, for the passage of the bill as introduced by Congressman W. P. Borland, January 15th, a copy of which is enclosed with the pamphlet above mentioned. We believe that the success of this movement will make possible extensive work of marking and preserving historical sites and landmarks along the proposed highway, which will render it in time a great national monument. May we hope for your cooperation and endorsement? The Kansas City Historical Society, James Henderson [*[Henderson?*] Curator.[*N.*] Ingersoll Ont. Feb 14 - 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Ed. "Outlook" Dear Sir: The subject matter of the enclosed little booklet I have just written I wish to submit to you, and if it were worthy of a line of commendation from your pen, it would help me immeasurably, and be valued by me before all else. Very kindly and with best wishes James Henderson Box 460 Ingersoll Ont. Stamps enclosed for return.Hotel Richmond 70 West 46th Street Wednesday February 14th 1912 Dear Colonel Roosevelt. I hope that you will understand how very thankful I am to you for your kindness in talking to me this morning. As I said I have been up in the Genesee Valley - when I have had a house for two years - writing but I should like to come to New York and have some more regular routine occupation. Again expressing my gratitude for your very great goodness Most sincerely yours George Hibbard[*[2-14-12]*] [*5.*] YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CONN. 2/14/12 The Yale Record Office Houghton Hall The Hon: Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Sir, On behalf of the “Yale Record” I write to ask if you would be kind enough to send us a small literary contribution for our Graduates’ number, which is coming out at the end of this month. This edition we hope to make the best we ever put out, it’s to be a double number of over one hundred pages, and anything from your pen would be appreciated immediately. Being one of our degree men we feel sure you will be sufficiently interested in Old Eli to comply with our request. If you can conveniently do so please let us have same before Feb. 20th when we go to press. faithfully yours. (for the Record). Rex. M. Hitchcock. Yale Record Office Houghton Hall. Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boothbay Harbor, Me. Feb, 14, 1902. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fith Ave. New York. Honored Sir:- I am more touched than I can express by your kind letter of recent date. I shall treasure it carefully for my little daughter who will some day appreciate it at its true worth. Your keen political sagacity fills me with deepest pleasure. Can you not see that the people are going to insistently demand you as the first third-term president in U. S. history? With gratitude and respect I remain your loyal admirer. Clarence Robert Codgdon.Wheeling, West Virginia February 14 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: Oyster Bay, New York My dear Sir;- I am a very humble individual, having no political affiliations; belonging to no sect or faction; knowing no politicians and little of politics, I may be better fitted to gauge the present conditions than one who is in the very midst of the maelstrom. Moreover it is a fact that from the election of President Grant I have missed but once to prognosticate results and the exception was the election of McKinley the first time and you perhaps know better than I how that result was obtained. I hardly think that it was the will of the majority nor that the methods then employed can be repeated. As I sense the present situation I believe that the next President is to be the man whom the people think; think, mind you, will be upon their side in wresting the government out of the hands of the interests and restoring it to the people themselves, whether in practice he does that or not. At the time of the last New York gubernatorial election I was a citizen of that state and wrote you a letter begging you to keep out of that factional fight, but I tore the letter up up as it seemed too presumptuous for a man in my station. I am not sorry I did so, although it would probably have made no difference in the result; that I may have no repetition of those results I am moved to write you my analysis of the present situation. I have idealised you as a man coming from college with the impetus to be of service to your fellow countrymen in the political field; to secure for them the square deal, to hold an even balance between the rights of man and the rights of property, with the first always pre-eminent. And I have hoped that you would yet become the Senator for the State of New York in the United States Senate as the place where you could do the greatest good and achieve the greatest renown for yourself. There is distinguished precedent for such a course and there is no man that could bring that body up to its real effectiveness in government for the people as yourself. As to your becoming the nominee of the republican party in the next election I beg that you will take the following considerations into serious reflection.First: The people are awake to the cost of living, which they ascribe to the monopoly of privilege. Closely associating boss rule as leading to that monopoly. Second: Party lines are all but obliterated; people will not vote the republican or the Democratic ticket this year because they did it four years ago. Third: The general disatisfaction will express itself in action to obtain something new in the hopes that thereby some relief may be obtained. In view of these three things how would you stand before that people? First: You would not be that untried quantity, which is to have considerable effect this year. Your activities have made you a lot of enemies, which an untried man would not have to contend against; All of Taft's friends would knife you; Much would be made of the Harriman and the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company matters, however right you were in the premises. Second: there is that bugaboo about the third term and imperialistic tendency, which will scare a whole lot of people. Third: A great many people are deriding the "big stick" saying that it never decends upon any one or anything, and this without any regard to facts in the case. Against this let us put the untried man, who has no powerful enemies to fight; who has no record to be attacked; who is free to make any promise without having his words matched up against some previous action. If such a man can create the feeling that he is against the things of which the people are complaining, and is free from entangling alliances with the interests and the bosses, he is almost dead sure to be elected. After he is elected it will be impossible for him to do the things that the people expect, because the world does not progress in that way, it is only by slow evolution that things become better for the man in the field. In 1916 there will be another revulsion and then, it seems to me, is your chance to triumphantly re-enter the White House. I am sure that, barring a revolution, that it will be next to an impossibility for you to be elected this year, and no one would regret the satisfaction to your enemies more than would your humble servant. I trust that you will consider this confidential and as the honest thought of one who would subscribe himself as an admirer of the man, who I believe has put service to his fellow countrymen above any personal consideration. Respectfully yours, F. L. Hutchins.Hans R. Jacobsen, C. E., M. Am. Sur. C. E. Consulting Civil Engineer GENERAL ENGINEERING, PLANS, ESTIMATES AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED FOR WATERFRONT AND ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS ROAD WORK. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISED FARM AND PROPERTY SURVEYING. RANDALL BLOCK, TELEPHONE 11R. OYSTER BAY, N. Y. Feb I4th. 1912 Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Dear Sir: Enclosed please find a copy of a letter I received this morning in reply to my letter to the Clinton Point Stone Co. I have a ccordingly sent them the check for $80. Very truly yours, H R Jacobson[*[For enc see 2-13-12]*]Jacques Steel Company (Incorporated) R.A. Long Building William R. Jacques, President. Clifford B. Jones, Treasurer. Hoyle Jones, Secretary. [*8*] Kansas City, Mo. February 14, 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I have been very much interested in your article "The Church and the People" in "The Outlook" of January 27th, and if it is convenient, I would like very much to have you write me as soon as possible in regard to a problem which confronts us. I am one of fifteen Vestrymen in the Grace Episcopal Church, which is down town, and which is in the neighborhood of cheap and minimum priced boarding houses. We have property, which is worth probably $150,000.00 which is clear of debt, besides a small endowment. Grace Church has been in the past to Kansas City, and is still, what Trinity is to New York. Twenty years ago it was a fashionable Church in a fashionable neighborhood, but the conditions have changed, and the churches as well as the better class of people have moved out of what is known as the "West Side District", and have gone to the residence districts, until at the present time, there remains probably four churches to minister to a population of some 50,000. Now, we are in need of Rector, who will do institutional work, and work among the common people. We want a man, who can preach forceful sermons, and has a strong personality. It occurred to me that you might know of some man between the age of thirty and forty years in the Episcopal Church, who would work with and appeal to the common people. Your Editorial is along the right lines, and if you could possibly give us some suggestions in regard to this matter, it would be greatly appreciated. I am sending you herewith an Editorial from the Sunday "Star" of a recent issue, which I thought might interest you. Trusting that I have not presumed on your time, I remain Yours very truly, W. R. Jacques ALL QUOTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ALL DELIVERIES SUBJECT TO STRIKES. ACCIDENTS OR OTHER CONTINGENCIES BEYOND OUR CONTROL.[*[For enc see 2-4-12]*][*6.*] Washington & Jefferson College Washington, Pa. Office of the President February 14, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt;- I thought you might be interested to know that this morning in a class in Public Speaking containing sixty men I had assigned the following question for discussing, "Should Theodore Roosevelt accept the nomination of the Republican party for president if it appeared to him that the majority in the party desired it?" It was almost the unanimous opinion of these young men who have a highly developed moral sense that despite your statement made at the close of your last term, [that] you would not again be a candidate ,you should yield to the wishes of the people and accept. I am making an effort to interest these young men in the political questions of the day. I am happy to say that they are all progressives and are ardent admirers of yours and also of Mr. Woodrow Wilson. They are not strong on party but all right on principles. Always your admirer, Wilbur Jones Kay. Professor of Public Speaking.Middletown Md City Feby 14/12 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N.Y. My Dear Colonel, This letter will no doubt be paculiar one to you but I want to say I have been a continuous admirir of you since the tragic death of the Nations great President Wm McKinley and cannot refrain longer from expressing my admiration for you in this humble way. To one who I believe is to be the Greatest Living American Citizen today. I am sixty-one (61) years of age enjoying splendid health am the Father of 13 children Eleven of which are living. Eight Sons- and three Daughters- an Agriculturalist or tiller of the soil, my admiration for you was intensified from the Fact of your splendid motives prompting you to act while President of our beloved country, Your intense loyalty to the comon people Your great interest in the agriculturalists of the Nation, and all legitimate interests, and not least your splendid ideas and encouragement relative to the perpetuation of the Citizenship of our great Country surely a vital population, if we are to advance among the nations of the earth.#2 Your position today, before the American people is a very peculiar one, and there seems to be an unusual unrest politically. The great mass of our American Citizenship, desire that you be our standard. team once more, and to again serve the Nation as its Chief Executive, the third term squabbles by small Politicians notwithstanding, as a matter of fact the American People do not Consider the third term applicable to you, as you was once the choice of the People for President and received but one nomination at their hands, for that exalted position, Although serving the unexpired term of President McKinley. I was much interested (and no doubt many more.) in the remarks of Frank MacVeagh, Sect'y of the Treasury, at the recent dinner of the Jack Chandler, Republican Club at Lancing Mich- Just such arguments, and the uncalled for agitation, the attempts of the Press notorious for one, The Baltimore American, to surprise any movement in your favor, and to throttle the will of the masses, will without a doubt work an untold injury to President Taft if he is nominated. The few Politicians of the Country, may be able by a mighty Concentration of effort nominate Mr. Taft. As much as I admire, President Taft yet, I am sure we cannot elect him, with a real Americanized Democrat as his opponent.#3 Yet as Cardnal Gibons has recently said President Taft is in the Saddle But The balance could be read between the lines. I want to say the whole country is admiring your uninterrupted balance at the particular time and it has an exceptional Significant Meaning, In effect is received by the People far above - even perfect speech! Now Colonel on this 14" of Feb'y 1912 I want to make a prediction- Not being a Prophet, nor the son of a Prophet, I believe your nomination would mean Victory for our grand Party- and for which it stands. Yet if the house that be politically, succeed in nominating President Taft, He will be succeeded by a Democrat, and four years thereafter "Teddy Roosevelt will without opposition lead the Host to the greatest and most signal Victory the world has ever Known. Please remember the fallen sayings and pardon me if I have in any way encroached on your valuable time or patience by thus addressing you. I beg the honor to be Your sincere admirer Lewis F. Kefauver Middletown Md Frederick Co.OFFICERS E. K. HIBBS, President J. E. RUSSEL, 1st Vice-President A. L. BOWERS, 2nd Vice-President JOHN A. KELLEY, Secretary E. L. HARRIS, Treasurer DIRECTORS J. T. Daymude O. L. Bowers R. L. Watson L. R. Moor L. I. Tarbert A. P. Lamneck J. J. Knox Frank J. Busch James A. Gaston D. W. Evans CHAS. J. PRETZMAN, Attorney THE BUILDERS AND TRADERS EXCHANGE COLUMBUS. O OFFICE AND EXHIBIT ROOMS SEVENTH FLOOR BRUNSON BLDG. 145 NORTH HIGH STREET EXCHANGE HOUR, 11:30 TO 12:30 DAILY NOON LUNCH SERVICE Daily Bulletins of Building News CITIZENS PHONE 3217 BELL PHONE M. 6038 Columbus, Ohio, 2/14 12 [*8.*] Col. Theadore Roosevelt % The Outlook New York, N. Y. Subject: Better Citizenship through development of Civic Pride. My Dear Sir; You are, we know, particularly interested in the subject noted above. We, The Builders' & Traders' exchange of Columbus are aiding a project for a great civic center for the location of our beautiful public buildings of the future, for the improvement of the banks of our streams, for the beautification of our growing city and the development of civic pride. Now, you great public men have given less attention to the great building industry of this country than to any other business and there is no class of business men who are deserving of more support; of some encouragement from educators of the public opinion to aid them in their undertakings. You, personally, can do more to create enthusiasm for the support of our citizenship in the crisis which has been reached in these important matters, (council having put up the bond issue to the people) than any individual in the world. We know that your time in Columbus will be extremely limited and a twenty minute talk, we feel will do more for our cause than two years of work on our part.OFFICERS E. K. HIBBS, President J. E. RUSSEL, 1st Vice-President A. L. BOWERS, 2nd Vice-President JOHN A. KELLEY, Secretary E. L. HARRIS, Treasurer DIRECTORS J. T. Daymude O. L. Bowers R. L. Watson L. R. Moor L. I. Tarbert A. P. Lamneck J. J. Knox Frank J. Busch James A. Gaston D. W. Evans CHAS. J. PRETZMAN, Attorney THE BUILDERS AND TRADERS EXCHANGE COLUMBUS. O OFFICE AND EXHIBIT ROOMS SEVENTH FLOOR BRUNSON BLDG. 145 NORTH HIGH STREET EXCHANGE HOUR, 11:30 TO 12:30 DAILY NOON LUNCH SERVICE Daily Bulletins of Building News CITIZENS PHONE 3217 BELL PHONE M. 6038 Col. Roosevelt 2 We appeal to you to spare a few minutes of your valuable time to boost our worthy cause, knowing that you always have a message that is for the good of humanity and that you are particularly interested in the development of better citizenship. Trusting that we will hear from you favorably and with the best of wishes I am Very sincerely John A. Kelly Secretary P. S. We occupy large headquarters in the Brunson building , sufficient to accomodate 300 people.[*14 FEB 1912*] My dear Sir, I read with great pleasure and interest your manly and splendid vindication of law and order against the demoralising doctrines and insidious propagandism of socialism. We are face to face with the same danger here and we must adopt in self protection the same attitude of hostility. We must fight it à outrance for once it gets a footing in a country it can never be eradicated. Wishing you success in coming campaign. Yours truly R. J. KellySTUDY OF REV. JOHN F. KNITTLE, PASTOR. ZION "RED ROSE" LUTHERAN CHURCH. Manheim, Pa., Feb. 14, 1912 191 [*D.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City, N.Y. My Dear Sir:- As pastor of Zion "Red Rose" Lutheran Church and also as chairman of the committee to secure speakers for our annual Feast of Roses, which will take place this year on June 9th, I have the honor to extend to you an invitation to present at this most unique and beautiful service and to deliver the historical address for the occasion. This is an annual custom that is observed by this congregation, in accordance with a clause in the original deed of Baron Henry Von Stiegel, who came from Manheim, Germany, who founded this town and named it in honor of his native town, in the year 1762. He also gave the ground upon which he erected the first church building, the Lutheran, upon the condition that each year the congregation pay to him or to his heirs as long as they shall live, the annual rental of one red rose. This in brief is the reason for this service. Prominent men in public life, as the Governors of Pennsylvania have been present and taken part in this service. The committee think that this will appeal to you so that you will be present this year, if possible, and take part in the service. If you desire to read a more lengthy history of the Baron and his work here, I can mail the same to you. Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest convenience if you can be present. With kind regards, I remain Fraternally yours, John F. Knittle[*6.*] PASTOR'S STUDY SAINT JOHN'S M.E.CHURCH,SOUTH SAINT LOUIS,MISSOURI Feb. 14, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Your of February 9th just received. I am sorry I failed to put it in the enclosures. I send them herewith. One enclosure from The Republic represents Professor Schmidt as calling the Bible fictitious. Two others are editorials. One names him "The Human Geyser," taking the characterization of him that I gave in my remarks; the other comments upon what he said about the Pharisees in the time of Christ being a very decent people. I do hope you can see your way clear to write an article upon "The Duties of the Universities to the People." Surely something must be done to stay the tide of lawlessness, accounts of which in the daily press are sufficient to bring humiliation and shame to every decent man and woman in America. It is the duty of the universities to conserve the things that remain, the things that have been tried by the experience of the ages, and not to tear them down. Rudyard Kipling, you know, when the question of reciprocity was up between Canada and the United States, wrote to the Canadians and warned them, as a people with 3 murders a year to each million of its inhabitants, against any closer affiliation with a people that had 147 murders a year to each million of its inhabitants. Here in this very city of St. Louis in 1905 there was one divorce to every 12 marriages; in 1911 there was one divorce to every 7 marriages. More men were lynched in the United States in 1911 than were executed according to the forms of law.PASTOR'S STUDY SAINT JOHN'S M.E. CHURCH, SOUTH SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI Now, with violence, divorces and lynchings, such as we have in this country, it does seem to me that the time has come for the press and the pulpit to insist that the universities shall not increase our confusion and bring us to deeper shame and disgrace by their wild and lawless utterances. What we need in this country now is a return to the plain and simple morals of the gospel, and we can only do this by insisting upon the dynamics and not the theoretics of religious truth. I thank you with all my heart for giving this matter consideration. It is very fine of you, with all of the people of this country using their utmost endeavors to force you to announce yourself again as a candidate for the presidency, to be devoting your time to the consideration of great moral and educational questions upon which we are dependent, as a people, for the stability of our government and our institutions. There are millions of us who would like to see you President, but I really believe it is a greater thing to use your vast resources of mind and heart and conviction to lead the people of your country back to simple living and to righteousness of political, commercial and moral relations than to be President. With thanks for your kindness, I am Sincerely yours, James W. LeeRev. S. V. Leech, The De Soto Washington, D.C. Feb 14/12 My Dear Mr Harper: Col R's position is correct about the two words "By Permission" in that dedication. So before putting the lectures in press I changed the form, so that his knowledge and permission would not be involved, to the following3) for 56 years. My birthday comes the 17th of March. I was born at Albany. My brother, Ed O. Leech, was Director of the Mint here during President Harrison's administration. With Respect, S. V. Leech simple words: I Dedicate These Lectures To That Incorruptible Man, And Illustrious Statesman, Whose Friendship Has Been Mine For Thirty Years, Theodore Roosevelt. I wanted to pay him a compliment in this, my last book, for I will be 75 next month and have preachedCHAS. S. LEWIS, 217-218 Fletcher American National Bank Building INDIANAPOLIS February 14, 1912. The Outlook Company, New York, N. Y. Gentlemen:- On 1st inst. I sent by American Express, in your care, to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, his portrait, and asked him for his autograph thereon. I have not heard anything from the matter and am fearful that my picture has miscarried. May I ask that you favor me by a return of the picture at my cost by express if in your possession, whether Colonel Roosevelt sees fit to autograph it or not? As a long time subscriber to the Outlook I feel that I am not unjustified in asking this favor at your hands. I was extremely desirous of having the autograph, and Mr. Lucius B. Swift of this city, a long time friend of Colonel Roosevelt and myself, told me he thought I would have no difficulty in securing it. Thank you in advance for any assistance you may render me, I am, Very truly yours, Chas. S. Lewis2-14-12 THE NEW DENISON HOTEL CO. CABLEADDRESS: DENISON AMERICAN PLAN $2.50 TO $5.00 EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 TO $4.00 Comfortable and homelike, cool and attractive, Cuisine and service unsurpassed Rates no higher than any other first class hotels Elegant sample & assembly room. Thomas Taggart, Prest. Crawford Fairbanks, Vice Prest. W. A. Holt, Manager Indianapolis 2/14/12 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I'm only a poor, down-trodden, much abused drummer. During the day my firm expects me to get "Dunn- and Bradstreeted" signatures to little slips of paper reading "ship at once," while my evenings are suffered to be spent in deep thought trying to figure out the best way to "put me over" on our competitors. I do try very hard to retire quickly and gracefully when the order is handed out, but what is a man to do if Mr. Buyers insists upon asking "Well, what do they think of "Teddy" in your state"? Of course it's wicked and an injustice to the firm for whom you are selling merchandise, to spend valuable timeThe New Denison Hotel Co. Cable Address: Denison. American Plan $2.50 to $5.00 European Plan $1.00 to $4.00 Comfortable and Homelike, Cool and Attractive. Cuisine and Service Unsurpassed. Rates no higher than any other First Class Hotels. Elegant Sample & Assembly Room. Thomas Taggart, Prest. Crawford Fairbanks, VicePrest. Indianapolis W.A.Holt, Manager talking politics, but not wishing to appear ignorant you've got to sit down and argue. I don't believe in agreeing with a man just because he buys goods from you. To make a long story short, and with a full realization of my impertinence in writing to you, I want to say that during my present trip through Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio and Indiana I have discussed political social and industrial conditions of the country with a very large number of representative business men, and in no instance have I heard any other opinion expressed but that your election to the Presidency will meanThe New Denison Hotel Co. CABLE ADDRESS: DENISON AMERICAN PLAN $2⁵⁰ TO $ 5⁰⁰ EUROPEAN PLAN $1⁰⁰ TO $4⁰⁰ Comfortable and Homelike, Cool and Attractive. Cuisine and Service Unsurpassed. Rates no higher than any other First Class Hotels. Elegant Sample & Assembly Room. Thomas Taggart, Prest. Crawford Fairbanks, Vice Prest. W. A. Holt, Manager Indianapolis, ___________ the salvation of the country. If the merchant is prosperous naturally the commercial man is also and I want to place myself on record now as being desirous of giving over my evenings to your interests in the way of speaking in various towns in my territory when the campaign opens, and assisting in forming a big commercial men's association for the purpose of promulgating all over the country "Roosevelt and orders" as a slogan. You are going to be a candidate, Col. Roosevelt; you are going to be elected. We need you in our business. Please give my name and address to your Secretary and when the time isThe New Denison Hotel Co. CABLE ADDRESS: DENISON AMERICAN PLAN $2.50 TO $5.00 EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 TO $4.00 Comfortable and Homelike, Cool and Attractive. Cuisine and Service Unsurpassed. Rates no higher than any other First Class Hotels. Elegant Sample & Assembly Room. Thomas Taggart, Prest. Crawford Fairbanks, Vice Prest. W.A. Holt, Manager. Indianapolis, ripe have him send me whatever literature may be of value to me in my end of the work. With expressions of my most distinguished consideration, believe\ me Faithfully yours, Herman Irving Loewy Palmyra New York (Wayne County) [*ny ?? Met*]LEGiSLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY WISCONSIN FREE LIBRARY COMMISSION Matthew S. Dudgeon, Secretary. Madison COMMISSIONERS: W. H. Hatton, Chairman, New London, Wis. C. P. Cary, State Superintendent. R. G. Thwaites, Sec. State Historical Society. C. R. VanHise, Pres. University of Wisconsin. Mrs. C. S. Morris, Berlin, Wis. LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY Charles McCarthy, Chief. LIBRARY SCHOOL. UNIV. OF WIS. MIss M. E. Hazeltine, Preceptor. TRAVELING LIBRARY DEPARTMENT Miss L. E. Stearns, Chief. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY EXTENSION AND VISITATION. February 14th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, C/O of the Outlook, New York City, Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I have just sent to Norman Hapgood. I knew you would be interested in the general proposition as it would be an aid to good legislation, therefore, I am sending you the enclosed letter. I have not an extra copy of the bill at the present time, but Mr. Nelson says that he will send me some in the near future. If he does I will forward one to you. I have not received notice yet of the arrival [of] and the receipt by you of my little book, THE WISCONSIN IDEA. I am adding this to let you know that I have sent it so that in case it does not arrive I will look it up. Mcmillan has the other copy and has so notified me. Yours truly, C. M'Carthy[*[FOR ENCL SEE 2-14-12]*]February 14th, 1912. Mr. Norman Hapgood, Editor Collier's Weekly, New York City. Dear Mr. Hapgood:- I wish to call your attention to the fact that Mr. John Nelson has introduced H.R. 18720, a bill to establish a legislative reference bureau in the Library of Congress. Mr. Nelson thinks that there is a good chance for this bill to go through as there is great interest in it in Washington. It provides a [service] bureau similar to the one which we have had here in Wisconsin for years. It would be of great service in Washington just at present. It is in line with what is done in England and in the British colonies. Drafting bureaus exist in all these places and have done so for many years, and have improved the technical make-up of the laws. With a body of trained draftsmen in connection with Congress, it would not be so hard to put into shape some of the bills. For instance, there is a great deal of talk about the Trust Bill, but so far nobody seems to be able to tackle that big question. However,Mr. Norman Hapgood.........2. with a department entirely out of politics, and have an appropriation to secure first-class draftsmen, it would not be hard to put into shape a first- class bill or several of them. The committee working on this subject can have many drafts made so that they could criticise them and send them around for criticism. This bill provides for a body of trained men to gather the data and another to do the drafting. I thought that I would write to you, perhaps you might want to mention it in Collier's, or perhaps Mr. Sullivan might mention it. There is to be a hearing the 26th of February on this matter. Yours truly, [*[CHARLES McCARTHY]*] C.M/L.N.[*[ENCL IN McCARTHY 2-14-12]*] Kindly address me 223 East 17th St. The Pen and Brush 132 East Nineteenth Street Feb. 14th/12 [*W*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Editor Outlook. Dear Colonel Roosevelt. The members of the Pen & Brush ask you to be their guest of honor on Sunday, from 4 to 6 o'clock, March 24th at their club rooms - Taking for granted that you know the standing of this club, to be that of professional women who, earn their living with Pen and Brush, as their Vice President - I want to add an altruistic plea to this invitation- To these women who are of the faint of heart from failure due to environment & perhaps often a lack of real ability, it means a tremendous stimulus to have one come to them who stands for great 2 The Pen and Brush 132 East Nineteenth Street achievement, & whose life is one of rare courage & whom in their restricted lives they can never see or meet in any other way- Stripped of every allure but that of a humanitarian act you would do us not only a great honor, but help us as only a strong man can help a cause by lending his presence; and if you would as the man of letters talk to us for five or ten minutes it would be a joy that would last a life time. That only the club members & one guest shall be asked I would pledge my word of honor &3 The Pen and Brush 132 East Nineteenth Street as I am acting during our Presidents absence in Europe as Chairman I can control this usually objectionable part of a club invitation. If I have an impossible date, take any Sunday after March 3rd & if my plea touches. you come to us. You see, how with all simplicity, I am writing to- the man- I beg to subscribe myself as the humble Vice President of the Pen & Brush. Mrs. Eva W. MacleanPOSTAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES RECEIVED AT 147 EAST 23RD STREET Telephone, 1315 Gramercy. Message Furnished DELIVERY NO. [?] INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE Tp Chicago Ill Feb 14 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Care The Outlook Co, New York Some time ago the western economic society sent you an invitation to address its conference on regulations of industrial combination at that time you were unable to accetp the date of the conference has been placed at March first and second. Would you now beable to speak at the dinner the evening of Friday March first at Hotel LaSalle Chicago The program is strong and our society of one thousand is absolutely non partisan all sides of the question will be presented. Please wire at my expense care of university of Chicago, we should of course meetall expenses. L C Marshall 3 am Secy [[shorthand]]GEO. A. MEBANE SPRAY, N. C. [*[2-14-12]*] Personal Feb 14/12. Dear Col. Roosevelt: [*Ans. Knox*] I'm sorry I haven't been able to go to N.Y. It's important to have it known you are in the fight definitely - that is to yr. friends. It seems to me all this poppy cock about yr. third term ought to be knocked out. You not only did not accept the nomination (which was the one under consideration) but you put it up to Mr. T. who, some think, has betrayed the trust. You are not a candidate for a third term & if you run it will be for yr. 2nd term How would it do for yr. friends to come right out & face this issue &GEO A. MEBANE SPRAY, N. C. 2/ Personal put it to the test It's a boogaboo. There's a chance of losing by default the fight, for fight it is & momentous The thing to do is to hit hard & hit first & make war in the Enemy's territory before they lay all their mines. Then even if the fight is lost it would be a good fight in a good cause & not lost by default. I know if you get into the fight they will know there has been "some slight bickering". What do you think of it? For I well know that you know best & it is only necessary for you to raise your standard for all natural born democrats to know they have a man to lead them. Yours Sincerely Geo. A. Mebane [*MEBANE*] [*To Col. T. R.}*][*4*] Atlanta, Ga. Feb, 14, 1912 My dear Colonel:- My idea expressed to you in New York last week that if you had any vital statement to give out it might be effective if casually given from this section, say from Roswell, Ga. You were kind enough to say that you had thought of this before. Early in March there is to be an anniversary celebrated in my little family here, at which a large number of my friends will be present without knowing the cause. The devoted interests that everyone in the South know that I have taken in you would be a reason for you to pay me a visit, and a visit to your devoted mother's old home where a lunch I could arrange at the same table on which your father and mother's wedding feast was laid. Underlying the coldest business side of the American people is a strata of sentiment, particularly in the South. I see by the papers you are also asked for a days bear and wild cat hunt in the Okefenoke Swamp in Georgia. I don't need to tell you the pleasure a visit would give me and the date can suit you as I will arrange the anniversary for that date, regardless of its real date, which is only known by my family. Yours truly, Wm Mitchell Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. c/o The OutlookChina Famine Relief Committee Co-Operating with the Red Cross Room 8021: One Madison Avenue, New York Rt. Rev. David H. Greer, D. D., LL. D., Chairman Jacob H. Schiff. Treasurer William B. Millar. Secretary Nicholas Murray Butler, LL. D. Hon. Joseph H. Choate John D. Crimmins, Esq. Robert W. De Forest, Esq. Hon. Seth Low Hon. Oscar S. Straus Vice-Chairmen R. C. Beebe Nolan R. Best Cornelius N. Bliss. Jr. George C. Boldt James G. Cannon George B. Cortelyou Robert Fulton Cutting Cleveland H. Dodge John H. Finley John Foord Col. E. W. Halford Adrian Iselin. Jr. Gen. Thomas L. James O. R. Judd J. Edgar Leaycraft Hamilton W. Mabie Alfred E. Marling Silas McBee St. Clair McKelway D. W. McWilliams George Mooser WM. Fellowes Morgan John R. Mott Judge Morgan J. O'Brien Adolph S. Ochs Eben E. Olcott George Foster Peabody Eugene A. Philbin William C. Reick Herman Ridder WM. Jay Schieffelin I. N. Seligman L. H. Severance Albert Shaw John A. Sleicher Robert E. Speer James Speyer Melville E. Stone Samuel Thorne Oswald G. Villard Paul M. Warburg Silas Webb Edward J. Wheeler J. Campbell White J. E. Williams James Wood John W. Wood Confidential February 14, 1912. [*W.*] Theodore Roosevelt Esq., "The Outlook" New York. Dear Sir: I have just received letters from Messrs. Nathan Straus and Jachob H. Schiff with regard to the Jewish Rabbis co-operating with us in the work of soliciting subscriptions on Famine Fund Day, they, however, probably making the appeal the day previous. Have likewise received a letter from Mr. Hilles, advising us of Mr. Tafts inability to appear on that day. For this reason I am particularly anxious, as a strong adherent of your good self, that you should speak for the cause in New York. This is bound to receive nation wide publicity, as we are appealing to every minister in the United States to help out the cause on that day, and we will handle the matter in about 2500 newspapers. I hope that you will decide to help us out in this, and can assure you that the publicity which will come to you through this will not do you any harm. As a former New York newspaper man who knew you when you were on the Police Commission, I am particularly anxious that you yourself should derive some benefit out of this, and can assure you that I, as head of the publicity department of the committee will see that you get it. With best wishes and thanks in anticipation, believe me, Very sincerely, George MooserJohn T. Murphy Attorney-At-Law 410-411 Franklin Bank Building Broad and Chestnut Streets Phone, Walnut 3880 Residence, 1226 Erie Avenue Phone, Tioga 3528 D Philadelphia, Feb. 14, 1912. 191___ [*14.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Yours of 12th inst., reached me in due course of mail. I acted at once upon your suggestion, and expect to see Senator Flinn within a few days. In the meantime I have been recruiting (and believe me, it needs very little pressure as every one seems to feel the same about the matter, i.e., if not Roosevelt, our party will lose). The persons I am enlisting into activity are some of our prominent active men who count and mean something. John R. McLean, Esq., one of our most active and aggressive men in Northeast Philadelphia will be out in a day or so and will be heard from in no uncertain terms. With very best wishes, I am Yours very truly, John T. MurphyTHE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. February 14, 1912. Dear Colonel: I was astounded tonight when there was read to me over the telephone a statement by Medill McCormick "Given out at the Washington Offices of the Roosevelt National Committee". I could not conceive that you had approved or contemplated anything of the kind. It is the kind of [a] statement that is bound to do harm. I told Mr McCormick that in my judgment it gives the Headquarters here a black eye from the start. If the policy it represents should be continued, I believe the result would be highly injurious. I hope you will take action to stop this sort of thing. As I wrote you, Mr. McCormick has a remarkable mind, is a genius in fact, but he should not have independent charge of such an important branch of the campaign as the Washington headquarters. There should be a sane, level headed man here, who has a correct idea of values. If there are to be headquarters at all, they should be conducted in a manner which will insure advantageous results. I am satisfied you will agree with me in this. Mr. McCormick did not show me the statement before he issued it, and when I learned about it, it was too late to arrange for its recall. I am perfectly willing to supervise any statements issued. I think however, that I can do better and more effective work by appearing independent. Consequently, the headquarters should be in charge of some one of judgment, with Mr. McCormickTHE CHICAGO TRIBUTE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. as an aide. I shall be on hand always to consult and advise, and the manager should be so informed. I hope you will attend to this promptly, in order that there may be no more statements such as was issued tonight. Faithfully yours, Cal [*[O'LAUGHLIN]*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.WILLIAM O'NEILL & CO. SHIPPERS OF CREAM, EGGS AND POULTRY And Dealers in Grain, Feed and Coal. [*This is not for publication no one knows I am writing it*] [*Oh if yourself and Bryan would advocate freedom next fourth of July for the Filipinos we would rejoice Wm O'Neill*] Stratton, Colorado, Feb 14 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir Perhaps your secretary will consign this to the waste basket Hoping, however to reach you I would like to offer a few words from the heart of a democrat First, you can gain no more fame by consenting to run again for president. But you can lower yourself in the estimation of millions who will always [can never] feel that a call by a great part of your own party, is far from the call that could justify you in breaking your word of honor, so often spoken, even wired to your defeated rival the last time you were elected So far from electing a president to serve 11 years. It would be the part of statesmanship to cut the term to one election of about 6 yearsand no president vice president or any member of cabinet to be eligible for a second term in the same office I wish you to understand, that while I never voted for you, I do admire much that you have said and done The discharge of Gen Jake Smith. The discharge of the riotous negro soldiers. Your address on the recall in Arizona. And in fact several other like, manly and entirely original positions taken fearlessly and regardless of results All these, most true men love you for. But if you were my own brother I would say Don't run again.. You know Mr Taft could not have been nominated without you. See the spectacle today. The dignity of a president sunken to the level of a corner politician. driven to defense stumping the land as no other president [man] ever did. Trying to force us to re elect him. So for our own candidate I am at present for Champ Clark. He has long been tried and always true to his own ideals. No My dear Mr. Roosevelt you are a power with the pen & power for good Washington spurned dictatorship once emulate him by standing back now. Win or lose your honor is saferSyracuse [Musgan?] [cr.?] Mo Feb the 14-1912- Mr. theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.y-- My Dear Mr Roosevelt I will greet you, and will wriht you a letter in regard to the political field it simes like the farmers in middle West wants you run for president the dont like taft an a count that he halps the Democrat Put that Free tread Bill ten with canada I dont think that taft can be a lacted if he gets the nomination he will getbeat, over body in this country is for you I am a farmer I am 57 years old and I most say that as long as I farm we naver had better times then the time, when you was president, you give the farmers a squir Deel I am a Republican Blef in Republican is Priniciples all I ask is a squir Deel, I think you as the only man the Republican Party hase that is alle carred the Party tru in NovemberI hope you will get the nomination if you do you will be oure nax presiden you have the ful rite to make the race you was presiden a little over 7 years you was only alected once by the Peopel the first time you was put in macKinly Place I hope you will be oure nax presiden yours truly ever yours Henry Otten AMOS R.E. PINCHOT COUNSELLOR AT LAW 34 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING February 14th, 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I want to make plain to you my position in regard to your Ohio speech. I believe this utterence of yours is of immence importance and will be, perhaps, the chief factor which will decide whether or not the efforts to nominate you for the Presidency will be successful. However prone Lincoln was to qualifying his statements, it must be remembered he always did this for the purpose of giving an exact literal and clear-cut definition of where he stood in regard to the subject at hand. After reading over both the first and second drafts of your Ohio speech, I found that I had gained no clear-cut and definite impression of your position in regard to the questions which the speech deals with. It seems to me that the qualifying clauses are responsible for this. A certain amount of misunderstanding will result even if you take the most clear and unequivocal position in favor or against any measure. But if your position in regard to the great issues that are before the people today is modified by conditional and hypothetical premises, no one will know where you stand. Your followers will feel that you have not made plain your platform. I differ with you, Colonel, radically as to the need of your showing just how progressive you are; just what your attitude toward the tariff, child labor, the trusts, etc, is. No man has a right to be in public life without taking the people absolutely into his confidence. -1-AMOS R.E. PINCHOT COUNSELLOR AT LAW 34 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING Col. T.R. con. -2- 2/14/12. The Progressives who have doubted your progressiveness are not few. But their doubts are not as to your progressive spirit or your desire to help the Progressive cause, but as to the methods by which you may see fit to carry on your fight for the people. In four years we have made enormous strides. When you were in office the tariff question was not an issue as it is today. All of us did not feel that the tariff was, as Senator Dolliver said, the one really grand larceny; Ida Tarbell had not written her articles on the wool schedules, and so it was with many subjects which are definite issues today, dividing class against class and section against section. No one has a right to, and I believe few people do, question your desire to solve in the interest of the people the industrial questions that must be solved now. But everyone has a right and a duty to ask you to make very plain and very simple your views as to these problems and their remedies. I think that the Progressives who are holding off their support of you until they have seen a clear statement of your platform, are well within their rights, and in fact acting as their duty directs them to act, as long as their doubts are sincere. Now as to the general tone of your speech. I would like to see it such that it cannot ne interpreted wrong, or at least such that if anyone does interpret it wrong, the document shall contain simple proof that such an interpretation is an unjust one. But it seems to me beyond doubt that your speech should be so easy to understand that no serious misinterpretation could conceivably arise. As you probably -2-AMOS R.E. PINCHOT COUNSELLOR AT LAW 34 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING Col. T.R. con. -3- 2/14/12. remember, Gladstone said that the first duty of a public man was to speak to the people in terms which they could not misunderstand. I feel that through your desire to give everybody justice you have laid unnecessary stress on giving justice to capital. Capital has had all the justice, or practically all, up to date. You yourself were the first to point out in a large way the injustice and the inequality of opportunity with which commercialism and business in politics has saddled the average man. I feel strongly that any key-note utterence at this time by you which did not lay overwhelming stress upon protecting the average man, even at the expense of industrialism, would not only be a mistake, but would be wrong. We have hardly yet commenced in our struggle to regulate the strong and give the average man a show. We have hardly yet fired the opening gun in the campaign to drive the great industrial combinations from the control of legislatures, Congresses and every branch of City, State and Federal government. That is the task which the people now are turning to you to accomplish. Taft has failed because he did not see this great eternal issue -- because, being out of sympathy with the needs and problems of the average man, he could never see such an issue and could never feel the undesirability of having the power in the hands of the few. I think that in your Ohio speech you should make it plain to every man and woman in this country that we are now going through a crisis in that old, unending struggle for human rights. I believe -3-AMOS R.E. PINCHOT COUNSELLOR AT LAW 34 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING Col. T.R. con. -4- 2/14/12. that in this speech you should accept the leadership of a great cause in terms so plain that the people will feel hope. You have asked me to criticise your speech. I have done so frankly. To recapitulate: 1.- I think that you should come out simply and definitely for the things that you are willing to stand for. If there is anything that you cannot stand for its general terms and without qualification, it should be left out. 2.- That the emphasis all through your speech should be changed so that it will giver the overwhelming impression that your first duty as President will be to protect the people and restore justice to them: that this will be done with as little business disturbance as possible, but that the people shall have the preference in escaping suffering. 3.- You should bring in the issues that are great and vital issues and in regard to which everybody has a right and duty to ask where you stand. 4.- Make the speech so plain that people will understand exactly where you stand and will be able to support you on principle as a candidate verbally bound to the Progressive policies of today, rather than as a person whose record implies progress, but who has not yet brought himself up to date. I think that it would be a misfortune if this speech should result merely in a nation-wide debate as to just where you stand. Very sincerely yours, Amos Pinchot[*[2-14-12]*] [*B.*] FESTIVAL HELD IN HONOR OF CHARLES DICKENS A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF THE GREAT WRITER 62 West 45th. St. New York City. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, L. I. N. Y. My dear sir;- To fittingly commemorate the Centennial of the birth of Charles Dickens, the famous author who has contributed so many distinctive characters to English literature, a Charles Dickens 'Festival is to be held at Carnegie Hall on Friday evening, April12, at which I will appear in my portrayal of favorite Dickens Characters and other features will be included to make the occasion a memorable one. Will you honor me on this [memorable] occasion, both by your presence and a few words to the assemblage of admirers of the novelists works? A word to those who will be present, from you, would, I am sure, be thoroughly appreciated by all, as well as by Yours very truly, Feb. 14, 1912. Mortimer Kaplan 62 West 45 St N. Y. City[*1*] Trafford City Pa Feb. 14th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay New. York. Dear Sir I learn from the press. that you are to be in Ohio on the 20th of this month and as a young girl is to bake bread for President Taft. in Ohio this month, It would be a great honour for me to be present on the occasion of your visit, and dance the Highland Fling, Sailors Hornpipe, Sword dance etc. in costume, accompanied by a Royal Highlander in full highland costume, Enclosed please receive my photograph. thanking you in Anticipation, I am Very faithfully Yours', (Miss) Martha Reid Box 279. Trafford City PaFor encl see 2-14-12February 14, 1912 The Evans School Mesa, Arizona Dear Father: Instead of that trip to New Brunswick I have thought of a better and cheaper one, -better for now, at any rate. You know I have two horses down here, one of which will hack. I could get two more down here [which] much cheaper than I could up there. Now I could come outplenty of food and bedding for the three of us. We could get along on about $2. per day. When we got to the haunted desert, I have figured out a good outfit for all four of us is 1 cook at. 2.50 per day (Price of excellent camp cook.) 1 horse Wrangler 2.00 per day 1 carriage about 4.00 " " We will be on the desert for about twenty days. That makes about $170. [Her two] 1 extra horse (Nick will buy his own of course) will be about $50 (we want a good one. That would make it so expensive, and I would not have time to break a bronco and make all the preparations for starting from here. Grub would be about $100 extra. That makes all total $270, probably coming total $280. There will be four of us, which will make expenses about $70 apiece. Then of course [we] I could probably sell the horses at [about] a gain to the students of [h] E.R.B, next winter's batch. I wish you would [see] write whathere July, at and take them across country to Gallup from where we start. I should go with Nick, and we could meet you and Ethel, [at] or whoever else you [we] are going with, [at] at Gallup. Perhaps you would like to go with us. Of course we could hardly bring a wagon with us, and it would be hard to get any man to go up there, to be stranded in Gallup. We would probably have to go alone with two pack beasts. Two pack beasts would of course meanThe Evans School Mesa, Arizona you think about these plans. I have just sent mother a letter which I had careful posted in my pocket one week before. Please get her to forgive me for it. Your loving Archie. [*[ROOSEVELT]*]2084 Cornell Road Feb. 14, 1912 Col, Theodore Roosevelt. Editor of the Outlook. You have accepted an invitation to address the Constitutional Convention of Ohio at Columbus next week It is a great occasion and may effect our state for twenty years setting back as it did before and putting it forward, it as the home of some of our greatest United States Presidents. I sent under another cover some of the work of the suffragists who are working for better conditions for women and the industrial classes. Now, you know as well as Editor Lyman Abbott how difficult[*[ 2-14-12]*] 2 it is to get out the vote of men and it would be of far less proportion, of electors, if the candidates did not lecture and implore them and furnish vehicles for them, they believe it is a trade and that politicians are thinking of the salary. Women have the same purse as men have, moreover it is not agreeable to go to a voting booth where only men are in charge God has, for some reason made leaders and followers and we cannot alter it. We must accept it and work with it. The double standard of purity is not in the bible, we must listen to what God says, and not what man says, and womans votes would begin to it and until woman votes it will remain[*[2-14-12]*] 3 I believe you are open to conviction and that your knowledge of the low morality of men in Europe should influence you to help America to rise to the standard God asks of us - I am the mother of three boys and two grandsons and I tremble at the public sentiment abroad in our land. Let us try womans voteing. Of course few will avail themselves of it at first. not until this generation of men passes away. My sons are all willing women should vote and are all college men, but oh how I prayed for them and do yet. We must expect these anti-suffragists. They are sandbanks in the river and are encouraged by those who would keep up low wages and ignorance in the masses, thinking they make better servants. God will help you to see clearly if you trust Him, Martha Parmelee Rose Respfully Mrs Wm. G. RoseThis bill was presented at Columbus three years ago but we found men kept their property in their wives names and it could not be separatedThe Gallipolis Daily Tribune W.G. SIBLEY, EDITOR & PROPRIETOR GALLIPOLIS, OHIO Feb. 14, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: I venture to enclose an editorial printed recently in my paper. Sincerely, W.G. Sibley [*Ans*]For enc see 2-14-12Feb 14th [*[1912]*] Dear Colonel; I see by the papers that you are to speak on the 21st in Columbus on the Iniatives & Referendum and the Recall. Of course you know that you are handling dynamite. A great majority of the voters do not even understand these phrases and each should be explained as to a primary class. Several months ago at a meeting of the leading Republicans of Texas at Dallas I was the only exponent of I. & R. After I had explained them thoroughly I asked what were the possible objections - they could give none but objected to the Recall which they said was always associated & went hand in hand with them. If you can bringthem out as two separate & distinct policies I think it will be well. Now as to the recall - all of the important business men & professional men of Texas are against this and it will have to be handled with gloves. You see we already have constitutional recall every two years in the great majority of our offices and that is such a drain on a man's purse that we can't get our really good men to run for office. We had trouble [two] one year[s] ago in getting five good commissioners to stand for office simply on account of the recall provision of our charter Give a man a long term (even life) then put in the recall with a large per cent of petitions required and I think it all right, but without that there are always enough sore heads to force a recall election the day after a man takes his seat. If you go the limit people will call for socialist -if you go too far you will be considered a quack, a disturber, another Bryan. That gentleman is right in nearly all of his ideas but he is ahead of his time. He got his ideas from the Socialists - you afterward put some of those ideas into law - but you took them up when the country was ripe for them,when the country demanded them. We will some day hear universal recall but that time is not now and if you now advocate anything but a restricted recall you will be stepping on the toes a the great mass of our intelligent voters. Excuse this long letter in hand writing but I am interested in your success and I am afraid of anything but a restricted recall. At any rate be careful to define in words of one sylable each one of their policies Very Sincerely Sloan SimpsonWM. D. STEPHENS 7th District California HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON [*4*] Feby. 14-1912. My dear Col. Roosevelt The attached clipping is from the Los Angeles Express, just arrived. San Bernardino is a city of over 13000 people. Evidently California is waiting for the word. Yours truly Wm. D. Stephens Col Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook N.Y. THE LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1912. Roosevelt Rumor Is Started Result of Big Engine Whistle (SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS) SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 9.—By the queer prank of a whistle on one of the Santa Fe's powerful locomotives last night, the hopes of several scores of the staunch admirers of Colonel Roosevelt were exalted to the skies. When long and piercing shrieks of the big whistle aroused the city and continued to blow for half an hour, some over-zealous Roosevelt supporter started the report that the colonel had consented to run for the presidency and the din was in celebration of his candidacy. Half the populace hurried out into the streets or to telephones only to learn that the whistle had become clogged and refused to shut off, and was celebrating only its own obstinacy. SCHUMANN-HEINK AGAIN DELIGHTS Program Included Wagner Numbers That were Stepping Stones to Fame Mme. Schumann-Heink delighted another enthusiastic audience of immense size in the Auditorium last night, presenting a program that included many of the great Wagner numbers that were stepping-stones to the great contralto's fame. The sincere cordiality and marked enthusiasm accorded Mme. Schumann- Heink by Los Angeles is undisputable evidence of the fact that this singer holds a unique place in the esteem of music lovers here. Mme. Heink will conclude her series of her tomorrow afternoo Barker Bros ESTABLISHED - 1880 LARGEST HOME FURNISHIN America's Best Pianos—Largest Complete Stocks in All Home Furnishing Lines—724, 726, 728 —Tomorrow Owing to the Extraordinary Piano Sale in Progress in Our Piano Depart The Ser Barker estWM. D. STEPHENS 7th District California HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON [*4*] Feby. 14-1912. My dear Col. Roosevelt The attached clipping is from the Los Angeles Express, just arrived. San Bernardino is a city of over 13000 people. Evidently California is waiting for the word. Yours truly Wm. D. Stephens Col Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook N.Y.W. E. D. STOKES OFFICE THE ANSONIA BROADWAY, 73RD-74TH STREETS TELEPHONE 2492 COLUMBUS CABLE ADDRESS WEDSTOKES - NEW YORK NO ORDERS, RECEIPTS, OR MATTERS INVOLVING PAYMENTS OF MONEY ARE VALID EXCEPT WHEN SIGNED BY W. E. D. STOKES NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I have to thank you very much for your kind letter, but I am going away in search of health and strength. Do not believe any of these interviews you see about me in the papers, because I was not interviewed. I have had all the lies told about me that are necessary, and more too. If the public is once made alive to the fact that all the banks are chuck-a-block with money -- that times should be good -- and the only reason for the hard times is the uncertainty regarding Congress, never knowing what Congress is going to do, - the man who does that will carry his party. As an illustration of this, a rich firm owed me $125, and they could not pay me; said for me to come around the first of next month. That gives you an illustration of how hard up the rich are just now. Very truly yours, W.E.D. Stokes (Dictated)S. B. Strang Denver, Colorado [*Ans. Knox*] February 14, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- The action of the Colorado State Central Committee yesterday was a disgrace to Colorado. A poll of the voters of this state would show that they favor you three for one, and are in equal proportion opposed to Guggenheim. We feel keenly the disgrace to the state resulting from the action of Taft's office-holders and the puppets of the money trust. We would all be overjoyed to see you come out for the presidency, were it not for the feeling that the Aldrich bill, if it passes, will put it in the power of the money trust to fix the prices of all property, both real and personal. Anything more puerile, inane and utterly foolish than handing the control of the currency over to any class in the nation, it is hard to conceive. We are suffering from the results of it now. It is very difficult to obtain money for legitimate business. People heretofore well-to-do, find it difficult to secure cash for the necessities of life. Everybody is hard up but the bankers. The bankers cannot be hard up for we permit them to issue asset currency. How long, I ask, will it take for any class having this privilege, in a country where 95% of the business is done on credit, to acquire everything of value for themselves, reducing the rest of the people to a condition of absolute dependence, permitting only such business ventures and by such chosen individuals, as the money trust shall select? We feel that with this great power in the hands of the banks, any president will be powerless to bring about improved conditions, conditions becoming more and more acute, until the people, after prolongedHon. Theodore Roosevelt--2 2/14/12. suffering, break into open revolt and take the power in their own hands. We have every confidence in you, as a man, and as an executive, and would be glad to see you in office again with the power to deal with the situation. I am not in politics, have no favors to ask, and have no ax to grind. I had occasion to bring myself to your notice once before, and only do so now in an attempt to correct the false impression that the office-holders and hirelings of the money trust have given out as to conditions in our state. I attended the 48th Street Dutch Reformed Church for years, when I sat close by you and joined that church the same day you did. If there is every any time that I can do anything for you, here or elsewhere, I will be very glad of the opportunity. Very truly yours, S. B. Strang. SBS KFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GEORGE SILLMAN SWEZEY, MINISTER RIPLEY, N. Y. [*K*] Feb. 14, 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY My dear Colonel Roosevelt: You will not remember me - you gave me an interview when President. I also wrote you when pastor at Niles, O., of how at a men's banquet a lawyer defended you against Foraker and I find the gem that knocked himFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GEORGE SILLMAN SWEEZEY, MINISTER RIPLEY, N. Y. out. I make an address on George Washington at my church next Sunday morning. The Masonic Order will be present. Please send me a line to be read at that service. I sent a man from Chicago recently. He has been all through the West since the first of the year. He says it is nothing out there but Roosevelt. With profound respect Very Sincerely Yours G. S. Swezey[*10.*] Feb the 14th 1912 Ariel Pa Mr Roosevelt Dear sir I am inclosing hear with a copy of the new campaign song witch I should very much like to have published. before the primary election. but as I am only a poor Farmer,s wife and have not the money to pay for the publication and have it set to music I thought prehaps you could attend to that as you may know of some publisher that would publish it on a Royality basis. I will send you a coppy of my song Forbiden Fruit under seprate cover this cost me $40. to publish 500.coppies please let me know what you think you can do in reguard to getting the champaign song published Mrs. Orpha Swingle. Ariel.Pa.[*B6.*] Feb 14th 1912 310 Seventh of Brooklyn NY Dear Mr Roosvelt A great liberty for me to take to write to you. would you tell me if I am entitled to the money. allowed a [soldier] soldiers after death for Burial. my husband died one year ago new year day without leaving one cent and greatly in debt after ten years illness completion. all my married life I have worked very hard as Teacher of many our Congressmen. I am now 90 year old. cannot make much of a living. and one income I call at - Pension Agency but they seem not to want to bother with me, and no one seems to know- I borrowed money toMy Son is not able to do for me hard worker and devoted to his Family wife and Ten children any Reference you desire I can furnish as I have taught for 40 years in private familys Resp L Taylor Mrs Bury. Mr Taylor he was first Lieutenant in 173 infantry from beginning to the end of the Cival War and Honabledy discharge. his sister a widow paid an insurance and kept it for herself she died last July and I expect the money buried her it was something over a hundred dollars - I am paying the money that I borrowed for his funeral back with the pension I give twenty every three months when I recived my pension check - Pardon me for intruding on your valuable time I know you will answer and I can depend on what you say Respectfully Mrs Louise Taylor 310 Seventh St Brooklyn Progressive Republican League of Pennsylvania (Affiliated with the National Progressive Republican League of the United States) Address all Communications to LOCK BOX 305, PITTSBURGH, PA. [*Ans Knox*] The National Progressive Republican League believes that popular government is fundamental to all other questions. To this end it advocates: 1. The election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people. 2. Direct primaries for the nomination of all elective offices. 3. The direct election of delegates to national conventions, with opportunity for the voter to express his choice for President and Vice President. 4. Amendment to the State constitutions providing for the Initiative, Referendum and Recall. 5. A thoroughgoing corrupt practice act. If the people are to regain and permanently retain control of their own government, they must have the right, in emergencies to vote on measures as well as for men. They must have the right at leasat to officially express their will. The purpose of the Leagues is to enter the Republican primaries and aid in nominating and electing men pledged to these principals. 1912 Feb 14 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My Dear Sir: I hand you herewith, copy of a resolution adopted unanimously by the Executive Committee of the Progressive Republican League of Allegheny County. It would be most gratifying to have you read it. 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M D Vincent, Shirley Hotel. 132A 172 5th Ave. FEB 14 1912News of the Week Market Page Farm Topics Inquiry Column Checker Column Women's Department Missing Friends Column Bible Study Department Farmers' Weekly Dispatch Greatest Weekly Newspaper in the Northwest SUBSCRIPTION RATE 25c per Year in Advance Five Years for $1.00 [*10.*] ST. PAUL, MINN. Feb. 14, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am enclosing you herewith some clippings from our paper regarding the presidential poll we are taking. I feel sure that the results tabulated so far will be of interest to you as they are to thousands of our readers in the Northwest. To my mind it is a most remarkable showing. With congratulations, I am Sincerely yours, J.A. Vye Ediotr Weekly Dispatch.Police Department City of New York 240 Centre St. [*13.*] February 14, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287-4th Avenue, New York. My dear Colonel: It gives me much pleasure to send you, under separate cover, copy of Report of the New York Police Department for 1911. Assuring you of my highest regards, Sincerely, R. Waldo Police Commissioner. [*[R Waldo?]*][*[2-14-12]*] Theodore Roosevelt Patriot and Progressive Oyster Bay. Long Island. N.Y. Dearest Roosevelt. The Heart of old Iowa Is moved with a mighty and ever Increasing Enthusiasm For The Great National Leader In The Field of Progression 2 The Bravest of The Brave For God and The Eternal Right Theodore Roosevelt- Old Iowa and The nation at large are unutterably Heart sick weary and disgusted In contemplating President Taft and His wretched weak - failing and disappointing acts & Policies3 The Grand Old Ship of State Guided By Hands weak and largely incompetent Is plunging Helplessly In The midst of mighty Breakers The cry & demand is ascending strenuously & unitedly from a multitude of True Hearts all over This great nation4 For a strong a Fine a Fired Hand at The Helm A Pilot and Leader approved and found fully and Gloriously Equal To all Duties Labors Trials and Testings In all The Days and years of the past and who has the supreme confidence5 of all pure and Loyal Hearts in The present crisis of national affairs The Powers of corrupt money and corrupt Political manipulation are & will continue To Dominate all officials & Politicians open To such influences & [Death?]6 The Supreme Demand of The present crisis Is for Men & Statesmen with Stamina of mind character and Principle sufficient to with stand The utmost efforts of corrupt men and corrupting Influences men of Purity in Heart & life & word & action consecrated To Truth and the Eternal Right7 Who will ever Stand and move with God and Christ and an advancing and Progressive Humanity For Higher and Holier Life Possession and Experience In all things That make for The Highest Interests of modern civilization In These United States & Throughout The world8 He That Hesitates is lost - In This great present & Progressive uplift and on march of the aroused Humanity The present chief Executive Has not & can never have the confidence or cooperation of The great mass of the common People of these United States9 His official Treatment of Progressive Leaders and Progressive Policies Has been almost uniformly unfriendly and Hostile and contrary to his supposed sympathies and The Republican Party Platform on which he was elected to His Present high office The Great mass of The Farming Population especially of The west feel that they have been betrayed10 That they are In the Hands of The Enemy of The common People and That all That can be done under The present situation is To seek new and Reliable Leadership Loyal To The best Interests of the common People and Equal to The Difficulties Duties Labors & Emergencies of The Great Present and advancing and Progressive future ever before us. Well11 may the People of This great nation cry to the Living and Eternal Power God Give us Men = To Roosevelt The Heart of This Great nation turns with supreme confidence anticipation & solicitation Roosevelt The mighty Friend of The Common 12 People Roosevelt The mighty & Effective Enemy of The Corrupt and The Law Defying Roosevelt to the Front Roosevelt to the supreme command and Leadership in this Great nation Is the Demand and the Imperative 13 Command of the Sovereign People a united a universal appeal To The Patriotic and Progressive Roosevelt For Help in Time of supreme need. nation wide need. Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt To The Front no substitute will be accepted. 14 We pray and trust Roosevelt That you will hesitate no longer That The worn weary and unutterably Disappointed people of these United States will find you Loyal and obedient To Their Heart cry & demand and that you will measure up to the mighty demands of the present 15 and future I am a common Farmer Have been cultivating This one Iowa Farm for over 30 years and am In constant touch with The Great Farming Population of the west north west & middle west The demand all over these unites states is16 for Roosevelt & Roosevelt only The people are desperately in Earnest in demanding your leadership If you Disappoint us now you will never be Forgiven That is as true as the Eternal God, you 17 will never be forgiven by this great nation. If you Hold Back It would be Hard to adequately express The true feelings of The majority with regard to the present Executive & The Policies He has pursued and the Hostility & Hardness he has handed out to Prgressive men18 and measures For God's sake Help us The people are sore and desperate In this crisis For God's sake Do no Hold Back and turn this country over to the Democratic Party and Financial Ruin Sincerly and Truly your Friend a Life long Republican Wm H. Way. Feb. 14-1912 Fonda Iowa [*?. 18*] February 14, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- It gives me great pleasure to inform you that at the meeting of the National Council February 10th in this city you were unanimously re-elected Honorary Vice-President of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The reports for the year were very encouraging and the outlook for the future presents a large field for service. Yours sincerely, James E. West Chief Scout Executive. JEW/K[*[2-14-12]*] [*[Wm. R. West]*]RESIDENCE PHONE NEW 1815 B OFFICE HOURS: 9-11: 2-4 OFFICE: Cor. North Central and Burwell UP STAIRS. New Phone 1815 M DR. WM. R. WEST Physician and Surgeon Special Attention Given to the Treatment of RHEUMATISM, CATARRH and Diseases of Women and Children 201 Morelia Ave., OAKWOOD. Knoxville, Tenn. ALLIED PRINTING UNION LABEL TRADES COUNCIL NEW YORK CITYKnoxville Tenn 2-14-12 Dear President Roosevelt, Is The wishes of one Citizen greater than The demands of the American People? Wm. R. W. Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following 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 beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT. BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N.W. Cor. 22d St., New York ALWAYS OPEN a299ny mr 26 Blue Emporia Kas Feb 14 Theodore Roosevelt Cr Outlook Ny. Will arrive late Monday afternoon from Cincinnati please to accept dinner invitation 110 east thirty first street. Would like see outlook people Tuesday sometime. W A White. 341pIsaac M. Wise Attorney-at-Law 609 Mercantile Library Building Phone, Main 375 Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati Ohio, Feb. 14. 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: My dear Sir: What is your opinion of a person who changes his politics in order to get a nomination from a political machine, even if such person with all sincerity declares that if he receives the nomination and is elected he will fight the gang with all his might. Your opinion, as a man of integrity and probity is wished in this matter Respectfully Isaac M Wise WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF WASHINGTON, D.C. [*5.*] February 14, 1912. Dear Theodore: With reference to your letter concerning the transfer of Lieut. Luther R. James, 16th Infantry with Lieut. Leo I. Samuelson, 1st Infantry: I directed this transfer be approved here, but on the arrival of the papers it was found that Lieut. Samuelson had withdrawn his consent to the transfer. However, a mutual transfer has since been arranged between Lieut. James and another officer of the 1st Infantry - Lieut. Caziarc - so that James will go to the regiment desired. With kindest regards to all, as ever, Sincerely yours, Leonard Wood Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.[*[ENCL IN REID 2-14-12]*]Encl in Caroell 2-14-12[*Ans. Knox*] Harry Cardell New York Life Insurance Company Los Angeles. Cal [*[ENCL IN RYDER 2-12-12]*] [*[2-14-12]*]"Trepidation of the Anti-Roosevelt Forces" [*Feb 14, 12*] [Pwk] To the [Editor] of the Boston Journal: The launching of the Roosevelt boom for the presidency has certainly scattered consternation broadcast in the camp of the anti-Roosevelt forces as is daily illustrated by the editorial pages of the different Democratic newspapers, whereon the respective editors have made frenzied attempts to advance an excuse that would convince the citizens that Col. Roosevelt should refuse to serve a third term as President of the United States. Perhaps the most amusing feature of this mode of procedure is the fact that these same Democratic journals in 1910 consigned the colonel to a permanent seat in the Hall of Political Obscurity and now, when a period of two years have elapsed, upon the mere mention of Roosevelt's name as a possible presidential candidate. we find them at the front of the opposition with an alacrity that could only be born of fear. RUSSELL G. RYDER. Brockton, Feb. 12.Enc in Sibley 3-14-12There is a certain similarity between the conditions which now confront Theodore Roosevelt, and those which compelled Numa Pompilius, the second King of Rome, to accept office 675 years before Christ. Both the Romans and the Sabines united in his support, just as it is possible the Progressives and the Regulars will finally unite on Roosevelt. With many Republicans beseeching him to permit the use of his name, Roosevelt, like Numa Pompilius, evidently believes "every alteration in a man's life is dangerous to him;" and Theodore's friends are urging upon him, as Numa's father did upon him, that "government itself is a service of God, which now calls out into action his qualities of justice and wisdom, which were not meant to be left useless and unemployed." Numa's father said, finally, to him: "Cease, therefore, to avoid and turn your back upon an office which, to a wise man, is a field for great and honorable actions." Exactly what men are saying to Theodore today. But Numa refused to be invested with the regalities until "he had first consulted and been confirmed by the gods." And Theodore is doing the same thing. He must hear the unmistakeable voice of the people before he accepts. The omens were auspicious for Numa, and they look that way for Theodore; and the man who reads the life of that King of Rome who went into office nearly 2700 years ago must notice the similarity of the conditions which beset both men.Encl in Smith 2-17-12 2-14-12SEEK TO EXTEND PAYMENTS ON THE ROOSEVELT DAM. PHOENIX (Ariz). February 14.- The Salt River Valley Water Users' Association today decided to ask the Government to extend for ten or twenty years the time for payment of the $9,000,000 due on the Roosevelt dam. As the law creating the big irrigation project now stands, payment on this huge sum must begin this year.CHANCERY COURT CHAMBERS. SEVENTH DIVISION. JOHN ALLISON, CHANCELLOR. [*Ans*] Nashville, Tenn. February 15, 1912. [*[12]*] Ex President, Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook 287 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Find herein list of names, which I promised to send you. This list was made by a warm personal friend of mine (whose letter I enclose), he is not making any unnecessary noise, but is at heart for you. On this list the letter "D" on line with name means "doubtful" or rather "non committed" at the present, but at heart for you. The letter "R" out-spoken for Roosevelt. The letter "T" means for Taft, outwardly, but ready to go to Roosevelt. Judge McCall was appointed by you as you may recall, and I believe he can be brought over. You will note W. A. Smith, P. M., at LaFayette, who already has been appointed a deligate to Republican National Convention, - Marke "D" (doubtful), Smith is uninstructed, and, in my judgment may easily be secured for you. Note the clipping I pin on list of names and have your trusted managers communicate with Wm. Baker, Columbia, Tennessee, at once; Baker, and his influence, may mean both deligates from his Congressional District. Oliver speaks of my knowing the people in 1st. Dist., (extreme eastern end of State), which is true, but I have not been in that section since last Summer, and could not for lack of definite information, venture to furnish a list of names.CHANCERY COURT CHAMBERS. SEVENTH DIVISION. JOHN ALLISON, CHANCELLOR. NASHVILLE, TENN. ____________1910. (page 2) There is greater restlessness and distrust of political leaders, existing amongst the body of the people, in both parties, than I have known in years. Why is this? Sincerely your friend. John Allison.For enc see 2-15-12THE TWICE A WEEK REPUBLICAN A Republican Newspaper Founded 1903 Published by the Mount Union Publishing Company [*Ans Knox*] T. A. APPLEBY, Editor Mount Union, Pa. February 15" 1912 Col Theodore Roosevelt. My dear sir, I am asked by friends to run as a delegate in this the 17" Penna District as a Roosevelt delegate. I believe I could be elected, and would be glad to help nominate you at Chicago for President. I do not, however care to run if I could not be sure that my issue before the people, namely "Roosevelt," would hold good until the issue is tried out at A Republican Newspaper Founded 1903 Published by the Mount Union Publishing Company THE TWICE A WEEK REPUBLICAN T. A. APPLEBY, Editor Mount Union, Pa., . . . . . . . . . 190 Chicago. I am a veteran of the sixties with very decided progressive proclivities. Perhaps within a few days you may be able to put me wise. I have been declaring that the United States has produced two men of the first class, namely Washington and Lincoln, and that in service in turning the tide of commercialism which was producing that condition so deadly toA Republican Newspaper Founded 1903 Published by the Mount Union Publishing Company THE TWICE A WEEK REPUBLICAN T. A. APPLEBY, Editor Mount Union, Pa., . . . . . . . . . 190 nations, or where wealth accumulates and men decay "that Roosevelt bids fair to take place with the founder and the Saviour of our nation. And so must it be. I am truly Thomas A. Appleby [*Boggs, J. K.*] Rainelle W Va Feb 15 1912 Mr. T. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir I wish to inform you that in the event you are nominated for the Republican Candidate for President of the U.S. (which I hope you will be) please do not forget the people in the little mountain state of W Va they are all loyal and ask for Recognition they hope you will Honor them enough2 to visit even its most insolated parts we do not ask for any fat Government Positions but we think we as a People of these U.S. we have been heretofore slighted to some extent - you are our choice for President and know you will win if you try Yours truely J. K. Boggs Rainelle W Va[*[2-15-12]*] NEW YORK CHICAGO ST. LOUIS BOSTON PHILADELPHIA KANSAS CITY SAN FRANCISCO GEORGE H. BURR & CO. BANKERS 37-43 Wall Street [*F.*] Dear Colonel Roosevelt: The Durbar Vinemacolor pictures have their premiere production at the New York Theatre next Monday evening the 19th. These are the pictures taken in natural colors by the Urban Smith process, in the American rights of which we have some interest. You may remember an article in theThe films arrived yesterday on the Olympic, and were shown privately to two or three of my associates and myself last evening. They are very remarkable [and] far surpass the Coronation pictures, and I think you would enjoy seeing them. I have a couple of boxes at my disposal for. Monday. the opening night and. shall take great pleasure in placing one of them at your Outlook which appeared about a year ago. relative to quite a remarkable Vinemacolor picture called "Bud to Blossom" the Vinemacolor "Coronation pictures" have been running for some months at Mendelsohn Hall. Mr. Urban went personally to India at the time of the Durbar, with a large staff of operatives, and under the auspices of the British Government to take these picturesdisposal in the event that you can use it. If you are unable to use it Monday evening. I will arrange it for you. any later evening which you may suggest. Sincerely yours, Geo. H Burr New York February. fifteenthGREAT NORTHERN HOTEL JOHN C. ROTH, Managing Director. EUROPEAN PLAN. ABSOLUTELY FIRE PROOF. Rooms without Bath 199 299 249 With Private Bath 299 399 359 & 499 JACKSON BLVD. DEARBORN & QUINCY ST. Chicago, 2/15/12 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt New York. My Dear Sir. Mr. W. L. Ricketts a member of the Roosevelts Rough Riders with an honorable discharge is here in Chicago and very badly in need of a position. While talking with Mr Ricketts last night I learned that he was a member of your Company also that personal pride kept him from writing you for a recommendation or for your influence to receive a position for him. I am writing this note known to him. Mr Ricketts is well educated and a graduate of a Law College, TryGREAT NORTHERN HOTEL JOHN C. ROTH, Managing Director. EUROPEAN PLAN. ABSOLUTELY FIRE PROOF. Rooms without Bath 199 299 250 With Private Bath 299 399 & 499 JACKSON BLVD. DEARBORN & QUINCY ST. Chicago and get some kind of an appointment for him it will do you no harm as I think a fellow is put on this earth to do a fellow some good at any time he can and I know at least a personal letter from you will cheer him up and put new life into him. His address is W. L. Ricketts c/o Elks Club, Chicago My address will be for a few days New York N.Y. c/o Elks Club No. 1. Yours Very Truly Harry L. CampEnc in Dept of Interior 4-29-12[*2*] The Raleigh, Washington, D. C., February 15, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir:- I enclose you herewith a copy of my printed argument before the House Committee on Indian Affairs in relation to the rights of the Mississippi Choctaws, and also enclose herewith a copy of the report of the Special Committee investigating the McMurray contracts, and a copy of my argument before the Committee of the 61st Congress with relation to the rights of the Black Indians of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribe. I also send herewith a letter of introduction to you from Governor Hadley. I have never had the pleasure of meeting you personally, but you may perhaps recollect me as the editor of the "Panama Mail", a monthly publication devoted to the Canal and to Panama matters published during the early days of the Canal construction, for you were kind enough to write me a short letter commending certain articles appearing therein that were written by me. I should like to talk over the Oklahoma situation with you, and give you an insight into the denial of the rights of persons entitled to citizenship in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribe, and can go to New York for that purpose almost any day that will suit your convenience. I am in attendance upon the hearings before the House Committee on Indian Affairs, but these hearings will probably be postponed to-morrow, to be taken up again very likely on Monday and Tuesday. Very truly yours, H.J. Cantwell Esq. [*Cantwell*] HJC-S [*P.S. Hearing adjourned today until Tuesday, 20th. I can go to New York Saturday of this week or Monday of next H.J.C*] [*I have no copy of the Black Indian brief available but will take one with me to New York*][*B6.*] 914 North 66th St. West Phila [*2/28*] Feb. 15th 1912 Mr Roosevelt Dear Sir I am a Soldier Daughter of the Civil War. I am an Invalid confined to my bed & have been sick from my Father went in to the War. Samuel G. Collins My Papa was a Private of Co. D. 61st. Regiment, New York Volunteer, Infantry & my Mama was left with two small children. I was an Infant at the time & Mama had to go to Work so I was quite neglected & from then on untill now I have been sick.My Papa served in the War untill it was ended. he never got his large Pension he never got any he died in 1881 & my Mama tried for the Pension, but just as she would have received it Presadent Cleveland got in & all was stoped so Mama got the Widow Pension. through Mr John Wanamaker. everything was all ready so he sent word & it was sent to Mama. It was a God send to us as we where in great need of it. then Mama received the $12.00 per Month & she had to pay Rent & live & keep me a very helpless Invalid Mama Died hear the 1st of October & know I am left with out a penny & no one to look after me. I lay Mr Roosevelt hear in Bed. so weak for the want of nourishement & I suffer. terable for money to buy my Medicine. I have no money know to buy what I need or no one to help to support or keep me. I see in the paper the Pension was to be increased & your name was for it. So I thought if in any way I could receive some of the Pension even if I did not the Pension paper number was 323535yet all. I am a sick dependent Daughter. Oh, I do need some of the money so bad. When my mama lived she keep me but know she is gone & I have nothing. I am a great suffer & have been all my life. So please Mr. Roosevelt please do what you can for me, if I could only get some as long as I would live. If I could only been keep on mama Amount. I Pray God will put it in there hearts to do this for me. I am your Friend, Armenia F. CollinsJAMES O'SULLIVAN, President [JAMES L. O'NEIL] Secretary P. J. COLBERT Treasurer CLAN-NA-GAEL ASSOCIATION OF BOSTON AND VICINITY Boston, Mass., Feby 15th 1912 [*W*] Hon Theodore W. Roosevelt. Dear Sir. The Federated Irish Societies of Massachusetts, have arranged to observe March 17th with a Banquet and Patriotic Exercises, and we feel that in these days of piping peace the Heroic sacrifices of the founders should not be forgotten and we extend a most cordial Invitation to you to join us that evening and say a few words, hoping you will find it possible to accept and assuring you of an enthusiastic welcome. I beg to remain Respy yours Thomas J. Collins secy 166 W Third st So BostonForm 298 [*7. 30*] NIGHT MESSAGE THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [*Ms*] This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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CAN I SEE YOU FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE YOU GO WEST ANSWER SHOREHAM HOTEL WASHINGTON LESLIE COMBS 172 5th Ave. 432A FEB 16 1912[*8.*] Philada,, Pa,, 2/15/12 My Dear Colonel- Just arrived here from Pittsburg, Pa,, on a little railroad business, [and] and I expect to be in New York City,, within the next few Days. I should be pleased to call on you, and pay you my respects as well as have a short political chat. My Wife, who is with me, and she having met you, at one of the Receptions, at the White House, while you were President, through an introduction from Col. D. S. Alexander, who was our Representative in Congress, at that time. She says that she would like to accompany me, and extend her regards,, so if your time will permit to receive us, we shall be pleased to call, anytime between the 16th &17th instant. Very sincerely yours Frank H. Conover, Imperial Hotel New York, N.Y. To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editor the Outlook, New York City.. Form 1512 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED SPECIAL No. #18NY SV 76 Paid Nite Press Sheet 4 extra Letter Dated FARGO N.D. FEB 15 [* [12.]*] FEB 16 1912 To THEODORE ROOSEVELT CARE OUTLOOK NEWYORK NORTHDAKOTA PROGRESSIVES WILL NOT ATTEND ALLEGED ROOSEVELT CONVENTION AT GRANDFORKS TUESDAY BELIEVING IT PACKED IN BEHALF OF HANNA FOR GOVERNOR AND TO SECURE NAMING OF DELEGATES WHO WHILE OSTENSIBLY FOR YOU CAN BE USED FOR TAFT. UNLESS THIS IMPRESSION IS REMOVED BY STATEMENT FROM YOU IT WILL BE STALWART GATHERING PURE AND SIMPLE YOUR PROGRESSIVE FRIENDS AWAIT YOUR WORD WILL APPRECIATE HUNDRED WORDS OR MORE BEFORE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR PUBLICATION SATURDAY MORNING DAILY COURIER NEWS BY W. F. CUSHING. 139 AM Time[*Ack*] Department of Auditor of State. Columbus STATE OF OHIO E. M. Fullington, Auditor. A. W. Beatty, Deputy. Subject Feb. 15th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt U.S.A. My dear Colonel. Please find inclosed "Valentine Contest" of the "Ohio State Journal" in which you are winner. I am for you for the Presidency because I like you better than Mr. Taft and because you can carry Ohio and be elected and I do not think Mr Taft can either carry Ohio or be elected. In Ohio you would get one hundred thousand and more votes than Mr Taft. I am here in the State House and hope to hear you when you talk to the Constitutional Convention on the 21st inst. Very truly Yours Walter Brown G W Danford for attachment see 3-6-12Trey, Kansas, February 15, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, Dear Sir: I believe that Democratic victory in the nation this fall will be injurious to the material interests of the country and that Democratic victory is certain with President Taft as the Republican candidate. Even if President Taft is renominated, I believe his administration will be a disappointment and fail to carry out the policies the people so ardently desire. Yet I hope you will not accept another nomination. You grant the wisdom of a limited term for the chief executive of a republic and that such a term has been established in the unwritten constitution of the American people, subject to amendment only when the nation's life or form is in danger. But the nation can survive Republican defeat, and the people can endure the economic ills that will probably follow. The check in progress toward better and more efficient government is the most serious. Nations, however, must learn to select a leader, to be patient, and even to make sacrifices to hold what is best in government. It hurts a nation far more to give up one principle already gained than to fail today to reach a reason of defeats but because of retreats. It is true that the great mass of the people is calling upon you to sacrifice inclination for public duty. But that same great mass is ready to respect your wishes and the reasons that make it your duty to refuse the call and will silently yield. A powerful minority will not. This minority is made up of Republican leaders in business and polities.Many of those leaders in politics are not at heart believers in your policies, but they believe you alone can lead the party to victory, and party victory means spoils for them. Others, I grant are sincere and patriotic. From your service as President you know that all of our problems of government cannot be solved in the next four years. So again the people would have to face the task of today,- the selection of an efficient leader. If you yield to the call to accept another nomination, I am sure you will do so only from motives of duty and I know that you will not take advantage of the broken tradition. I trust you fully but not these of the future. The tearing down of this guard to drive out some evils quickly will only open the way for worse ones to enter later. From my limited vision, it seems that the destiny of our country depends upon your choice. Knowing that error may lie in either course, may you in choosing weigh the result of each if wrong, and incline then to the course that has less danger. Trusting that you pardon this letter, I am Very respectfully yours, Alden Dannevik.OFFICERS L. C. LAWSON, Pres., Clarks, Neb. A. M. TEMPLIN, 1st. V-Pres., Palmer, Neb. C. W. SANBORN, 2nd V-Pres., Gretna, Neb. J. D. REAM, 3rd V-Pres., Broken Bow, Neb. W. S. DELANO, Sec.-Tres., Lincoln, Neb. NEBRASKA FARMERS' CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE FRANK ODELL, Chairman. W. S. DELANO, Sec'y A. M. TEMPLIN, L. C. LAWSON, W. F. JOHNSON. LINCOLN NEBR. FEBR. 15, 1912 My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: For many years the writer has been an ardent supporter of Theodore Roosevelt and believes that he is the one Republican who can attain success at the forthcoming election. Enclosed is a straw vote taken by the Nebraska State Journal and in my opinion fairly reflects the opinion of the Republicans in this State. The representative farmers are against President Taft by reason of his position on the tariff as exemplified in his Winona speech and the Canadian reciprocity matter. Again the feeling in the West as regards the President is that he does not stand close to the people. Does not get down on the bottom rung of the ladder and look at matters from the view point of the common people. Last evening a Taft supporter stated in a private way that if Roosevelt should be nominated he would carry Nebraska by 75,000 majority. LaFollette is a splendid man and is now right where he can do great good for the common people and where he is needed and where we must have the right men for constructive legislation. Does he believe that he can break the tradition that that no Senator has ever been elected President. Garfield came close but had not taken the oath so really was not a Senator. We have an active FARMERS' CONGRESS in this state and I will send you a copy of the resolutions that have been adopted at the last two sessions. We are against the Aldrich currency plan and for co-operativerural credits similar to the German farmers system. In 1909 their rural banks did more than 6,000,000,000 marks business Here in Nebraska farmers receive no more than the German farmers on bank deposits but pay twice as much interest on short time loans. With the high price offarm land, interest rates must be lowered to enable the young men to purchase lands for homes. In 1910 the French Asembly passed an Act authorizing Government loans to young men of character for land purchase at the nominal rate of [52] 2% per annum. The recent census gives the value of Nebraska farms and implements at $1,855,000,000 which at [?]% should at least return a net income of $93,000,000 Allowing 766 dollars per farm of 298 acres (the average size for the state) for labor per year (and this is far too little) we have a labor bill of $100,000,000 which with the 5% interest gives an expense of $193,000,000 for those two items alone. The entire value of grain, hayand forage, seeds&c per year is only $190,000,000. The value of live stock is $222,000,000 but I have not considered this item in the figures above. Of course we can not get at the real income from farms because there has never been any actual figures secured except from a few individual farms. However, more than half of the grain and forage in this state is fed on the farms and if we had the actual labor bill including team and other power it would be much more than $100,000,000 It is very doubtful to the writer if the farmers are really paying expenses. They surely are not if they were putting back as much fertilizer as they are taking plant food from the soil. American Agriculture is in a precarious condition and demands careful attention Sincerely yours, W. S. DelanoCOMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SECURE THE APPOINTMENT OF A FEDERAL COMMISSION ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ROOM 607 KENT HALL, 116TH Street and Amsterdam Avenue, New York Telephone, 1400 Morningside JANE ADDAMS, Hull House, Chicago LYMAN ABBOTT, The Outlook LOUIS D. BRANDEIS, Boston ALLEN T. BURNS, Pittsburgh Civic Commission T. N. CARVER, Harvard University JOHN COLLIER, Peoples' Institute, New York EDWARD T. DEVINE, The Survey GARRETT DROPPERS, Williams College ROBERT E. ELY, Civic Forum, New York H. D. W. ENGLISH, Pittsburgh Civic Commission HENRY W, FARNUM, Yale University IRVING FISHER, Yale University JOHN A. FITCH, Author "The Steel Workers" ERNST FREUND, University of Chicago FRANKLIN H. GIDDINGS, Columbia University WASHINGTON GLADDEN, First Congregational Church, Columbus JOHN M. GLENN, Russell Sage Foundation FRANK OLIVER HALL, Church of the Divine Paternity, New York JOHN HAYNES HOLMES Church of the Messiah, New York J. W. JENKS, Cornell University ALVIN S. JOHNSON, Leland Stanford University ARTHUR P. KELLOGG, The Survey PAUL U. KELLOGG, Director Pittsburgh Survey FLORENCE KELLEY, National Consumers' League PAUL KENNADAY, New York Association for Labor Legislation WILLIAM J. KERBY, Catholic University of America JOHN A. KINGSBURY, New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor ADOLPH LEWISOHN, New York SAMUEL McCUNE LINDSAY, New York School of Philanthropy OWEN R. LOVEJOY, National Child Labor Committee CHARLES S. MACFARLAND, Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America JOHN HOWARD MELISH, Church of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn HENRY MOSKOWITZ, Ethical Society, New York HENRY MORGENTHAU, Committee on Safety FRANK MASON NORTH, Commission on Church and Social Service S. N. PATTEN, University of Pennsylvania GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY, New York JOHN P. PETERS St. Michael's Church, New York JAMES B. REYNOLDS, Assistant District Attorney, New York County EDWARD A ROSS University of Wisconsin JOHN A. RYAN, St. Paul's Seminary, St. Paul WILIAM JAY SCHIEFFELIN, Citizens' Union, New York HENRY R. SEAGER, National Association for Labor Legislation EDWIN R. A. SELIGMAN, Columbia University MARY K. SIMKHOVITCH, Greenwich House, New York LILLIAN D. WALD, Nurses' Settlement, New York W. F. WILLCOX, Cornell University STEPHEN S. WISE, Free Synagogue, New York February 15, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- You will be glad to know that Congress seems to be taking kindly to the suggestion for a Federal Commission on Industrial Relations. We have had definite promises of support from representative men in both Houses and of all shades of political opinion. The chairmen of the two Committees on Labor, Senator Borah and Mr. Wilson (of Pennsylvania), are distinctly sympathetic. We hope that Borah will introduce the bill in the Senate. Wilson advises that in the House some other Democrat should introduce the bill in order that it may not be stamped from the start as a labor measure, Mr. Wilson having been all his life identified with the United Mine Workers. A good strong lift from your influential pen would now county immensely. Faithfully yours, Edward T. Devine ETD-MPS Joseph M. Dixon, Mont., Chairman. Clarence D. Clark, WYD. Francis G. Newlands. NEV. W. P. Dillingham, VT. Lee S. Overman, N. C. Frank O. Briggs, N. J. John H. Bankhead, ALA. Simon Guggenheim, COLO. Ellison D. Smith, S. C. Wesley L. Jones, Wash. Clarence W. Watson, W. VA. Harry A. Richardson, Del. Luke Lea, TENN. Asle J. Gronna, N. Dak. Charles E. Townsend, Mich. Miles Taylor, Clerk United States Senate, Committee on Conservation of National Resources. February 15, 1912. [*2*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am sorry to say that my domestic situation is still in status quo. When I wrote you Sunday I felt sure that I would have been able to have been in New York by this time. There will be some kind of a state meeting of Republican at Billings, Montana, on the twenty-second, that I think will adopt Roosevelt resolutions that will have the right ring. As I said a year ago, I am ready to join the colors whenever you give the word of command. I may be able to get to New York any day, and still it may be a week or even longer. I write you this note so that you may understand my personal situation at this immediate time. Yours very truly, Jos. M. Dixon Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.For enc see 2-11-12Leavenworth, Kansas. Feb 15, 1912 Col. Rosevelt. Dear Sir: -- Notwithstanding the great Newspaper opposition to the Republican party's future success, I hope you will not allow your name longer to be used to prevent Mr. Tafts renomination I have been a Republican all these years, voted its first ticket and every one since, but I could not vote for you much as I admire you, if you now allow politicians to lure you into a trap by having you consent to run now. Yours Truly, George DukeEDWIN T. EARL 1006 CENTRAL BUILDING LOS ANGELES CAL. Los Angeles, Cal., February 15, 1912. Dear Colonel: Sometimes ago I received your note of October 31st last, in which you referred to some correspondence you had with Messrs. Willard and Stimson. Mr. Willard lives in Pasadens, and being in poor health I do not see him very often. Mr. Stimson is in evidence and we exchange views quite often relative to political matters. The political situation as I expressed it to you last spring when you were in California, seems to be more clear to my friends now than they were willing to admit a few months ago. Our friend, Mr. Taft, has continued to make a mess of it, and, if the republican party is to be saved from defeat next fall, I see no other man who has ability to pull it out of the mire than your good self. This may mean a sacrifice to you in many ways, but I am sure that you, as a good patriot and lover of humanity, will not hesitate to assume the burden if it is thrust upon you as now seems absolutely imperative. The masses are so incensed at the republican administration and plutocracy, that it is going to take a strong, virile, uncompromising progressive to win against the democrats this year. You have some good, strong enemies, and they are going to distort your past acts and your present and future utterances at every opportunity. I believe, however, that you are a real progressive and fully realize that the time has passed for any compromise with the plutocratic interests. The people want a radical and will have no patience with any man who tries to harmonize the Wall Street interests with the principle of government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Sees what was accomplished in California by our friend Johnson and his associates: California was a state bound hand and foot by plutocracy represented by the Southern Pacific, but notwithstanding its power and organization the campaign made by the Lincoln-Roosevelt League, led by Hiram Johnson, completely overpowered the reactionary Old Guard and cleaned up the state in a brief period of one or two years. The same results can be brought about in our national affairs if we have a real progressive leader, as I am sure the people will rally to his support. Briefly, I see nothing to the situation except Roosevelt and Johnson, and I believe, with the slogan "Hands Across The Continent", you can carry the republican party to victory next November.EDWIN T. EARL 1006 CENTRAL BUILDING LOS ANGELES CAL. Roosevelt 2/15 -2- In conclusion I want to say your local friends, Otis and Hearst, are of course doing all they can to knock you, but their knocks are really boosts, both locally and nationally. Some one is industriously circulating the report here that "Roosevelt has taken to drink," and they are so unkind as to say Roosevelt is not the man he was, either physically or mentally. You have had so many mean things said about you in the past that I feel confident you will not feel hurt at my telling you about these slanders. I have had the pleasure of emphatically refuting them on several occasions. You have my hearty good wishes and you will have my hearty support. You also have my hearty sympathy in the great ordeal which is before you. Yours very truly, E. T. Earl Y Hon Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y.[*14.*] 319 West Colfax Ave., South Bend, Ind., February 15, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," New York City. Dear Sir:- As a senior of the South Bend High School I write to inform you that you have been decisively elected President of the United States, with former Senator Albert J. Beveridge as vice-president, at a moot presidential election participated in by the students of the school. Some time ago a nominating3. elected. I wish to congratulate you and, as president of the senior class, would feel most honored if this letter were personally acknowledged. Yours respectfully, David Ettinger. 2. convention was held, the proceedings being identical with the real, and after a spirited fight you and Mr. Beveridge were placed on the "R"epublican ticket, with Woodrow Wilson and Govenor John A. Dix representing the "Democrats." An election was held, including ballots, voting booths, electors, judges, clerks and all things that go to make up the legitimate; in which the entire school participated, and, as stated before, you were decisively A.B. Farquhar; York, Pennsylvania. February 15th, 1912. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I have your letter of Feb. 12th, which I shall, of course, hold in strict confidence. You may always count upon that. My communication was impelled by what I believed to be the country's best interests under all circumstances, and very largely from friendship for you. I expect to leave for New York to-day, and will be very glad to call for a short conference, as you suggest. Very truly yours, A.B. Farquhar Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, N.Y. City.FIRST DISTRICT NORMAL SCHOOL KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI JOHN R. KIRK, PRESIDENT Feb. 15, 1912. T.R. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. [*a*] Dear sir:- The Kirksville State Normal School is soon to participate in an inter-collegiate debate. The question for discussion is: Resolved, that the judges of Missouri should be subject to recall. We would be glad to receive any material that you may have at your disposal that bears upon this question. Further we would value your opinion on the following questions: 1st. Have our counts been corrupt? 2nd. Do you think that we need the recall? 3rd. Do you believe that the people can be trusted with the recall? We will greatly appreciate any help that you may give us. Sincerely, Melvin E. Fish, Committee Chairman.WILLIAM FLINN. PITTSBURGH, PA. February 15th, 1912 W. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o 'The Outlook', New York. My dear Colonel: The East End Board of Trade, one of our live commercial bodies in Pittsburgh, is holding a banquet on March 5th. They requested me to ask you if it would be possible for you to attend this banquet and address them, you to select your own subject. I advised them that I thought it an impossible proposition, knowing your thoughts as I do, but I promised to put the request up to you. Would like to have you reply to this letter. as promptly as possible. Yours very truly, William Flinn [*[Flinn]*]Edward Fitz-Gerald Gibbs 826 S.E. A Street Washington, D. C., 2-15-12____________ 19 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Sir The writer would like to see you observe your 1904 declaration literally, & remain above party politics be neither accepting nor rejecting a party nomination; but state your intention to serve if elected. Then go abroad before the convention meets & return after the election The writer begs to state that 3 months ago he bet one to 4 on your election & wants to see you win, above reproach. Yrs truly E. F. Gibbs. 826 - A - Street S. E.H. E. GIPSON ATTORNEY AT LAW PRATVILLE,ALA. February 15, 1912. [*2*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- We understand you are member of the Board of Trustees of t Jean fund for distribution among the schools for negro youths. We have a school in this county that has been established for ten or twelve years; and it is incorporated, owns about four thousand dollar worth of property, consisting of school buildings and farm lands. It is the purpose of this school to educate the negro youths in the science of agriculture and domestic sciences. A thing that is very greatly needed in this section to make the negro a useful element of our industrial body. But to make this school answer all the purposes for which it was organized it is sadly in need of more funds at this time to more fully equip the school in both buildings and apparatus. Now if you can tell us when the next meeting of the board will be held, and also be kind enough to intimate what is necessary to get our case before your body in shape to have you take action on it, I as a representatives of this school will be under lasting obligations to you. Thanking you in advance for the information and a helping hand if you can see your way to grant it, I remain, Yours very truly, H. E. GipsonCalumet & Arizona Mining Company Superior & Pittsburg Copper Company John C. Greenway, General Manager. W.B. Gohring, Supt. of Mines. W.E. McKee, Supt. of Machinery. J.E. Curry, Chief Clerk. W.B. Congdon, Purchasing Agent. Warren, Arizona. February 15, 1912. [*Personal*] [*46.*] Dear Colonel:- Since my talk with you in New York I have felt that if you were convinced that there was a general and universal feeling on the part of the people to have you again become a candidate for the presidency that you would not be unresponsive, although you would not announce your candidacy. Of course I am one of those who ardently believes that the country needs you again in the White House. Since seeing you I have made an attempt to ascertain the political feeling both in Arkansas and Arizona. The situation is just this: The rank and file want you, but the leaders of the party, generally Federal office holders, are afraid to make a move in your direction in the absence of any authentic knowledge that you will become a candidate, for fear of getting in wrong with the present administration. What is particularly needed is some statement from you direct to the people that if they wish you to become a candidate, you will make the race. Of course I understand that it would be much more congenial to you to make no announcement whatever as to your positionCol. Theodore Roosevelt,---#2 2/15/12. and have the nomination offered to you without any effort on your part. But with the distribution of Federal patronage in the hands of Mr. Taft and his advisers, it is quite possible that the will and desire to the people may be thwarted. All that is needed is a simple statement from you, as mentioned above, and I hope that you will see your way clear to make it in the near future. Please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience, as the situation in Arizona is fast coming to a head so far as the Republican Party is concerned. Always faithfully yours, John C Greenway To- COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, c/o The Outlook, New York City.MDCCCXX EXECUTIVE OFFICES STATE OF MISSOURI CITY OF JEFFERSON February 15, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I see by the press reports that the letter addressed to you by the eight Governors gathered at Chicago on Saturday has been delivered by Mr. Sims, and that it is your intention to answer the same within a week. I am glad you are going to do so, as there is no question that the feeling of uncertainty that those working for Mr. Taft's renomination have tried to create has been hurtful. In this State, upon the basis of personal assurances of Mr. Nagel and a supposed letter from Mr. Hitchcock, the assertion has been made that you had given private assurances that positively, under no condition, would you accept the nomination, and that you were permitting the use of your name to kill off the candidacy of La Follette and Cummins, with the intention of eventually declining to become a candidate and urging your supporters to support Mr. Taft. These stories are so absurd as to be unworthy of denial were it not for the fact that I was told that Mr. Nagel had made this statement while in Missouri the latter part ofColonel Roosevelt -2- last month, and that Mr. Akins had a letter to this effect from Mr. Hitchcock which he had shown to a number of parties. The recent statements of Mr. McKinley and of Secretary Mo Veagh justify the belief that there is a deliberate campaign of misrepresentation being prosecuted by the Taft forces. Further, if conditions in this State are significant of the policy to be pursued throughout the country, there is an organized conspiracy to defeat the wishes of a majority of the Republican voters by a resort to political manipulation and every trick and device known to scheming politicians. On last Monday the first contest in this State occurred in Mercer County. The organization was in control of the postmasters, the district being strongly Democratic. The method of selecting the delegates was by a mass convention in the county seat. Notwithstanding the fact that those favoring your nomination outnumbered the Taft supporters five to one; notwithstanding the fact that the chairman of the county committee called the meeting to order and declared the chairman elected, and the regular procedure of selecting delegates and endorsements favoring your nomination were adopted, about a dozen Taft supporters afterwards got together and organized a rump convention and selected delegates to the congressional convention which meets on the 29th of this month. I am advised that similar tactics are going to be pursued in each of theColonel Roosevelt -3- counties of this congressional district. At my direction a presidential preference primary was provided for in the Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, the primaries to be conducted with the regular registration lists and under the direction of the Election Commissioners. The Taft supporters have announced that they will not participate in this primary, but will call a mass convention, at which delegates will be selected to the National Convention. Information received from other sections of the country indicate that the same policy is being pursued there as is being pursued here. It looks as if Medill McCormick was right in his statement that he made upon yesterday, when he said that the "Administration has embarked upon a policy of political suicide and murder - murder if possible and suicide if necessary." It appears that Mr. Taft's friends, realizing the hopelessness of electing him, are determined to renominate him, and the men who are carrying out this program are the men who fought you at every turn while you were President; the men who tried to prevent the nomination of Mr. Taft in 1908; the men who have shaped our policies during the last three years in such a way that the Republican majority of 40 in the House of Representatives as a result of the election of 1908, was changed by the election of 1910 into a Democratic majority of 79, and the men who represent special interests and reactionary ideas.Colonel Roosevelt -4- I am not inclined to be excited or unduly alarmed over the vicissitudes of politics, but it does impress me that the contest for progressive policies of government will suffer a serious defeat if the program of Mr. Taft's supporters is successfully carried out. It looks to me that if the Republican party is to continue as a useful agency of good government, Mr. Taft must not be renominated, and you must. It is very evident to me, however, that while your nomination is desired by at least two-thirds of the Republican voters of the country (if conditions in this section are indicative of conditions elsewhere) two things are necessary to make the wishes of the Republican voters effective. First, there must soon be a public declaration of your willingness to accept the nomination, and, second, a competent organization must be effected to push the contest vigorously from now on. At the present time the fight is a "captain's battle," and the contest in each state is somewhat weakened by fear that it is not going well elsewhere, and that even if successful will not bring general results. I think it very important that men with knowledge of political conditions throughout the country, and with capacity for organization and leadership, should be immediately placed in charge of this work. I have been informed that Mr. Loeb has indicated his desire to resign his present position and take charge of this campaign, and that you have objected to his doing so. Mr. Loeb could render no more useful service to the Republican party and the countryColonel Roosevelt -5- than by doing so. It occurs to me that he does not owe Mr. Taft as much as he owes you, and that he owes to neither of you or both of you as much as he does to the Republican party and the country. Of course, the report that has reached me may not be true, or there may be reasons that I do not know of as to why he should not pursue this course, but I am especially anxious that men with the knowledge and experience and general acquaintance of Mr. Loeb should soon be placed in charge of this work. The work of organization in this State is proceeding satisfactorily. There are but three doubtful districts in Missouri in my judgement outside of St. Louis, and I believe we will carry all but one of these. If I may be permitted to offer another suggestion, it is that the point should be emphasized that your reasons for accepting another nomination as against your personal interests and desires is due to the fact that it seemed that thereby you could effectively assist in establishing those principles and policies of government necessary for the perpetuation of our institutions and the welfare of the American people. In conclusion, I want to say that, in my judgement, there was never an opportunity for you to render greater service to your country than right now. Mr. Taft's nomination is going to make the Republican party a conservative or aColonel Roosevelt -6- reactionary organization. This will probably mean its defeat, and the Democratic party has not demonstrated its capacity for sane and effective leadership in the correction of the evils and abuses in public, social and industrial affairs. I am fearful that the frequet advice and suggestions that come to you from your many friends throughout the country have become a burden even for you to read, but these expressions indicate the active interest in the principles and policies that you represent, and the imperative necessity at this time for your leadership. Very truly yours, Herbert S HadlyHugh T. Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. [*7.*] February 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Colonel:- Events have been moving very rapidly here this last week. The meeting of the Board of Governors of the Progressive League was a stormy one. Three rabid LaFollette men, Messrs. Loftus, Peterson and Manahan, impugned Gifford Pinchot's motives and questioned whether or not he had ever supported Senator LaFollette in his campaign. Then they attacked me for trying to get the truth as to Senator LaFollette's condition. My answer was that the progressives of Minnesota had a right to know the truth and that a cause that could not stand the truth would not be worth fighting for. I immediately resigned and came out for you, as the enclosed clippings will indicate. Four of the five numbers of the Board of Governors, expressed a warm feeling and admiration for you personally, but believed that Senator LaFollette should be supported at this time. Each one has told me that they depreciated the attacks of these men, and I am enclosing a letter from Judge Wilson who made the motion to reinstate Senator LaFollette, to show just exactly how he feels at the present time. Kindly destroy the letter after you have read its contents. Milton D. Purdy, of Minneapolis, wrote me, offering to co-operate in the organization of the State. With his consent to serve on a General Committee with Senator Frank Clague, ex-SpeakerHugh T. Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. February 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, #2. of the House of Representatives, we have formed the nucleus of a strong organization. This stop was taken after a conference with Mr. McLain, the Editor in Chief of the Dispatch and the Pioneer Press, and the personal representative of George Thompson, the owner of these papers, who is a warm personal friend of yours. We should like to get the Roosevelt and LaFollette men working in harmony. It is utterly impossible with the present attitude of such men as Loftus, Manahan and Peterson. Their attitude is voiced in the enclosed copy of an interview with Mr. Houser which came out in today's paper. During the past three weeks, I have had to contend with detrimental and bitter attacks on the part of each of these men against you personally and the moment you were defended, they began to doubt my loyalty to Senator LaFollette. In the present poll being conducted by the Farmer's Weekly Dispatch, out of a total of 7600 votes, you have nearly 50% of the total vote. LaFollette is 1000 votes behind you, receiving nearly one-half of his votes from Wisconsin alone. We have come out openly with the statement that any work done here in Minnesota, is done without your authority, express or implied, or without any consent on your part whatsoever. We shall do everything possible to co-operate with everyone who is in your favor and try to harmonize all elements. It will be equally impossible to work with the rabid, fanatical LaFollette men as it Hugh T. Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. February 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, #3 will be to work with the men who are a part of the Federal machine and bound to support the President. With very kind regards, Sincerely yours, [*[HUGH T. HALBERT]*] HTH-8 Encls.L. B. HANNA MEMBER OF CONGRESS AT LARGE NORTH DAKOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON Feb. 15, 1912 [*3.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have your letter of the 13th inst. and I am more than pleased with it. North Dakota has it's mass convention for the purpose of suggesting names to the people to be voted for on March 19th on February 20th. If your statement could be out the morning of the 20th so it could be wired to Hon. J. D. Bacon at Grand Forks, or to Hon. J. W. Scott at Grand Forks, it would do a world of good. Ours is the first state to declare itself on the matter and the LaFollette people are doing their utmost to try and break down the movement we have put forward for you in that state. Kindly consider this part as being confidential. Mr. Houser, Chairman of the LaFollette Committee here has gone to North Dakota in person to try and stem the tide which is moving toward you, but he cannot do it, nor anyone else. If possible, make your statement on or before the morning of February 20th and have it wired as suggested. With kind regards, I am, Sincerely, L. B. Hanna LBH Z P. S. did you write to Hon. Darby O'Malley at Valley City, N. D., the man I wrote you that had filled the first petition in the history of the country under the Presidential Preference Primary? [*it was for you.*]Collier's THE NATIONAL WEEKLY 416 WEST 13TH STREET NEW YORK EDITORIAL ROOMS February 15th, 1912. My dear Colonel: Thanks for your not. I go to Ottawa, Canada, tonight but shall be in the office again early Monday morning. I am glad you called my attention to Lounsbury's book on Browning. Everything Lounsbury writes is stimulating, and this little book has given me much that it would have been too bad to miss. Yours sincerely, Norman Hapgood [*[Hapgood]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. NH-GD2-15-12Athens Banner THE BANNER, THURSDAY DIVISION Republicans of the Eighth Congressional District are at Outs. The republicans of the Eighth district are divided. There is dissention among them, according to the communication below which was yesterday filed with the Banner for publication by request of and in person by J. Thomas Heard, a colored man well known and esteemed: Notice to Dr. Harris. Athens, Georgia. Clarke County. Dr W. H. Harris, chairman of the executive committee of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Dear Sir: Please take notice that my supporters and I declare that all of the proceedings up until you receive this communication, in regard to the election of delegates to represent said district in the republican national convention, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1912, are illegal ab initio. First, because the executive committee of Clark county, Georgia, did not name the place and the manner of electing delegates to represent said county in the republican district convention of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia; you being vice chairman of said committee. Second. The republican executive committee, of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia, you being its chairman, fixed the time for electing delegates to represent said district, in the republican national convention, February 13, 1912, and you changed this date of holding said convention to February 20, 1912, without the authority and presence of the committee of said district. Third. The Atlanta Independent, is not a paper having a general circulation in said district in which you inserted your call, as the laws of the national committee requires. Fourth. Your call as to the "place" of holding said district convention, is vague and uncertain. For the reasons stated above, a convention held on the day set out in your call is void. You now have time to correct your errors, and if you do not the matter will be carried to the national republican committee, or you can unite with us in the following call: To the republicans and those who believe in republican principles and doctrines, and being otherwise qualified as voters of the Eighth (8) congressional district of the state of Georgia You [*Ans. Knox*] THE J. THOMAS HEARD UNIVERSITY, J. THOMAS HEARD, (admitted to practice in the U. S. Supreme Court_ President. Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 15 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: perhaps it will interest you to know what is going on in Georgia in a political way. I have just return from Atlanta Ga. Fulton County and Fith Congressional District where the State Convention was held yesterday; your friends were in the majority and was defeated because they lacked leadership. Later we met and decided to send contesting delegates from the state at large. I was elected from this county of Clarke 8 Congressional District,- that is, one of the counties that help make up 8 Congressional Dist. The Administration forces knew I represented your interest and they controled the convention and promptly unseated us. I wrote you sometime ago and I presume you received the letter, as I received a copy of the rules, regulations and laws laid down by the National Committee by which delegates are to be elected to the National Convention and I assume that you was instrumental in sending the same to me. I thank you. I wrote you in that letter this 8 Cong. Dist would hold their convention Feb. 13-1912, but I showed to my opponents and their supporters that such a convention held on that day was void and the Chairman changed the date of holding the Convention to Feb. 20 '12Notice to Dr. Harris Athens, Georgia Clarke County. Dr. W. H. Harris, chairman of the executive committee of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Dear Sir: Please take notice that my supporters and I declare that all of the proceedings up until you receive this communication, in regard to the election of delegates to represent said district in the republican national convention, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1912, are illegal ab initio. First, because the executive committee of Clarke county, Georgia, did not name the place and the manner of electing delegates to represent said county in the republican district convention of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia, you being vice chairman of said committee. Second. The republican executive committee, of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia; you being its chairman, fixed the time for electing delegates to represent said district, in the republican national convention February 13, 1912, and you changed this date of holding said convention to February 20, 1912 without the authority and presence of the committee of said district. Third. The Atlanta Independent, is not a paper having a general circulation in said district in which you inserted your call, as the laws of the national committee requires. Fourth. Your call as to the "place" of holding said district convention, is ague and uncertain. For the reasons stated above, a convention held on the day set out in your call is void. You now have tie to correct your errors, and if you do not the matter will be carried to the national republican committee, or you can unite with us in the following call: To the republicans and those who believe in republican principles and doctrines, and being otherwise qualified as voters of the Eighth (8) congressional district of the state of Georgia. You are requested to be present in Athens, Georgia, at Number 361 Cleveland avenue, Saturday, March 16, 1912, at noon, for the purpose of electing two delegates and two alternates delegates to represent said district in the republican national convention called to meet in Chicago, Ill., June 18, 1912. And to transact other business, you find necessary. Each county is entitled to twice the number of delegates, in this convention, as it has members in the lower branch of the general assembly of the state of Georgia. Republicans of each county must notify the public generally, by placing written notices in public places or otherwise publishing the same, at least ten days prior to the assembling of the county convention, mass meeting or primary. After such election of delegates, and other persons claiming the right to represent said county in district convention, such other persons must set out distinctly, in writing, their grounds of contest, not later than three days after such election of delegates and eliver the same to J. Thomas Heard, Athens, Ga. By order of a large number of republicans of said district, assembled in Athens, Ga. this 23rd day of January, 1912. J Thomas Heard, acting chairman of the Eighth congressional district of the state of Georgia. [*Ans. Knox*] THE J. THOMAS HEARD UNIVERSITY, J. THOMAS HEARD, (admitted to practice in the U. S. Supreme Court_ President. Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 15 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: perhaps it will interest you to know what is going on in Georgia in a political way. I have just return from Atlanta Ga. Fulton County and Fith Congressional District where the State Convention was held yesterday; your friends were in the majority and was defeated because they lacked leadership. Later we met and decided to send contesting delegates from the state at large. I was elected from this county of Clarke 8 Congressional District,- that is, one of the counties that help make up 8 Congressional Dist. The Administration forces knew I represented your interest and they controled the convention and promptly unseated us. I wrote you sometime ago and I presume you received the letter, as I received a copy of the rules, regulations and laws laid down by the National Committee by which delegates are to be elected to the National Convention and I assume that you was instrumental in sending the same to me. I thank you. I wrote you in that letter this 8 Cong. Dist would hold their convention Feb. 13-1912, but I showed to my opponents and their supporters that such a convention held on that day was void and the Chairman changed the date of holding the Convention to Feb. 20 '12[*Ans. Knox*] THE J. THOMAS HEARD UNIVERSITY, J. THOMAS HEARD, (admitted to practice in the U. S. Supreme Court_ President. Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 15 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: perhaps it will interest you to know what is going on in Georgia in a political way. I have just return from Atlanta Ga. Fulton County and Fith Congressional District where the State Convention was held yesterday; your friends were in the majority and was defeated because they lacked leadership. Later we met and decided to send contesting delegates from the state at large. I was elected from this county of Clarke 8 Congressional District,- that is, one of the counties that help make up 8 Congressional Dist. The Administration forces knew I represented your interest and they controled the convention and promptly unseated us. I wrote you sometime ago and I presume you received the letter, as I received a copy of the rules, regulations and laws laid down by the National Committee by which delegates are to be elected to the National Convention and I assume that you was instrumental in sending the same to me. I thank you. I wrote you in that letter this 8 Cong. Dist would hold their convention Feb. 13-1912, but I showed to my opponents and their supporters that such a convention held on that day was void and the Chairman changed the date of holding the Convention to Feb. 20 '12Enclosed you will find a printed copy setting out our grounds of contention. Perhaps you know that I am the same J. Thomas Heard that opposed the Nomination of Mr. Taft 4 yrs ago and went down in defeat at Chicago; and I will be there this time seated or unseated in a fight for you to be our next President. I can urge my friends in the 9 Congression Dist. of Ga. to bring a contest in your favor to Chicago if I have the proper authority to do so. You realize I have a fight on my hands opposing all of the postmasters and Federal office holders in this action. Hoping you a long and prosperous life I remain your obedient J. Thomas HeardAlbert Herzing St. Mary's, Ohio Feb. 15/12. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Sir:-- You and I have a mutual friend, who requires what my friend H. H. Kohlsaat once said of Taft," that he required a brutal friend"- and I think there is no one better adapted to play that role than your self. The friend I refer to is a man for whom I have always had the greatest admiration, voted once for for president and once for Vice Prest, but he has a lot of fool advisers, flatterers such as the Pinchots the Jimmy Garfields, (I really feel sorry for Jimmy- for he could not be elected Dog Pelter in Ohio) and a host of others and not one has the moral courage to tell him the truth. You know that you have greater influence with the person in question than any one else, please [see] to it that he does not make a fool of himself, for this same friend has preached the square deal, and now let him come out in the open and practice it. I did not like Tafts position on the tariff, although I am heart and soil with im now in the piece meal revision as based upon expert testimony, and I also believe that Taft is an honest man, I also know that even the Ex Prsident your most intimate friend was severely criticized when he was President, and that the man does not live who can please all the people.2 Now then IF your friend-and my friend too for that matter for one having occupied such an exalted position he vir- tually becomes a friend to the people--wishes that his name shall be revered and honored by the generations to come, and does not wish to commit the same mistake that Dewey, Grant and others made, by falling for some damphool mistake, thej if such really be his desire then there is ONLY ONE HONORABLE COURSE TO PUSUE TO ONCE MORE SAY EMPHATICALLY SO THTA IT CANNOT BE MINUNDERSTOOD THAT UNDER NO CONSIDERATION WILL HE PERMIT HIS NAME TO BE USED FOR THE Presidency this year, and further if he wishes to play the game right, YES RIGHT--- then he will publicly announce that he is for Taft not because Taft has made no mistakes, but because he knows him intimately and well, knows him to be an honest man, and one who is PROGRESSIVE sanely so, and what is more to the point de- serves the same consideration that was given Theodore Roosevelt, when he secured the nomination for the Presi- dency after having served the greater part of the one term. Up on you rests the responsibility of setting your most intimate friend right, and I know that when you talk to him as you can only can, then all will be right. Sincerely yours, A. Herzing [*I never met Taft in my life- never held an office- nor do not want one.*]Williams Avenue Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey February 15, 1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir and Brother:- I am in receipt of your secretaries esteemed favor, sorry you are so bored but of course one expects these things in the public light. I just wanted to see you on a personal matter and thought as a brother mason you could help out, it is in no way a labor or political affair. I am not an explosive, and don' expect the law after me, nor am down and out as I understand has been circulated about me by an undesirable citizen, I am simply rusticating on my own place in Jersey you do at Oyster Bay perhaps not so elaborate, but it suits me. I'll drop in at your office some day in the near future perhaps may not be to busy at that time, and I can have a short talk with you, until then believe me/. Sincerely and fraternally yours Henry A. HicksBaptist Temple 445 LENOX AVENUE PASTOR REV. M. B. HUCLESS, D. D. CHURCH CLERK E. D. HORNER BOARD OF DEACONS S. J. RANDOLPH, Chairman R. N. JACKSON G. W. ARNOLD B. F. RIDDICK EDGAR ALLEN J. N. WILLIAMS S. H. HARRIS J. W. CAMPBELL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AARON TAYLOR, Chairman GEORGE ARNOLD ANDREW BATTLE REV. H. L. JONES EDGAR ALLEN S. D. RICHARDSON W. B. SMITH M. S. JACKSON J. E. MOORE, Secretary NEW YORK Feby 15th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York Dear Sir. [*D*] I take the liberty to write to you asking that if it be in your power to deliver an address upon a subject of your own Selection some time between the 1st and 15th of March for the benefit of the Baptist Temple Church located # 159 W. 132nd St. N.Y. City. The colored of New York are very anxious to hear you, it would be a financial aid to us as a church if you were to so consent. The Church has just purchased this place The people are a poor struggling people they have strains of every nerve and fiber of their being to secure the place they are about, exhausted and yet they have a debt of $2,000 Two thousand Dollars to meet on the 15th of March, and they really need the assistance of some one, they are a deserving people. and it is with pleasure that I am willing as their humble leader to leave no stone unturned to get this amount. doubtless if you cannot come you may be able to suggest some plan by which we may be helped hoping to hear from you at your convenience I am truely M. B. Hucless 108 W 133rd St. City.(Copy Western Union Day-Letter) Birmingham, Ala., Feby 15, 1912. Ormsby McHarg No. 52 William St. New York, N. Y. Ninth congressional committee met today. Twenty seven members present. Resolution indorsing Roosevelt adopted by vote sixteen eleven. Taft members bolted and indorsed Taft. We won flight clean and beyond controversy before any unbiased tribunal in spite of the hirelings of the administration and official coersion. Am writing fully. Oscar R. Hundley.Encl in McHarg 2-26-12?Chicago, Ill. Feb. 15/12 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook Co., New York City My dear Sir:- as industrial lecturer, under the auspices of Commercial Clubs I have been testing the sentiment of said associations, [*Dewey*] necessarily non-partisan, concerning yourself and other prominent persons. My work is unexcelled to learn local feeling, and it is the conviction formed after such investigation that urges me to write;- that no other Republican than yourself can be elected President this fall, if indeed it can be done at all. No better argument could be adduced to prove your popularity than this remarkable regard for you after having forced President Taft on the nation as you did. He is in disfavor, discredited seemingly because he does not [seem to] appreciate "How the other Half lives", their aspirations and problems. Perhaps it's his wife, and his ties of consanguinity. And when Hon. John V. Farwell of Chicago and "Yale," organizes a Taft movement it is another instance of the blind leading the blind, or following the blind. My formal sentiment regarding yourself given in Opera houses under Commercial Club auspices, which elicits affirmation in applause is as follows: "Centuries back our ancestors fought for personal freedom; a century ago, for civil liberty. and now, we their children, have entered upon another good struggle, an [ecomic](2 economic evolution, or rehabilitation of contemporaneous industrial life, - the struggle of wealth will want the millionaire with the mass, the palace with the treatment of organized capital and organized labor, of law with anarchy, of greed with Equity of Billionaire Rockefeller and Belligerent Roosevelt, and some of us believe that the historian of the future, when he writes of Washington as the Father of his Country and of Lincoln as the Great Emancipator, will write with these two names that of another American, one who has been the inspiration for a recreated Country in which men shall be more nearly neighbors and brothers in the future than they have been in the past - Theodore Roosevelt." Allow me to urge your favorable advocacy of Community Conservation in your speeches before Commercial clubs. Our smaller communities are in jeopardy of social pauperism. As a practical help to towns I have prepared a municipal government plan embodied in a legislative bill, "The Industrial Mayor," who is employed by an elective directorate to be not only the hired, professional mayor but also the industrial agent of the Commercial Club, thus securing expert and non-partisan mayor, and also the permanent industrial secy. An invitation to call on you for criticism of my flaw would be a great honor for me. I am a personal friend of Senator Geo. W. Dixon, formerly Hamilton Club president, and any reply to my above intended help to you to decide for a second term, through and in care of Mr. Dixon would insure you against imposition by me. Respectfully Yours, George Irving 1958 So. Sawyer Ave. Enc in Knox Ca Feb 1912 Form No. 168. 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BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N.W. Cor. 22d St., New York ALWAYS OPEN A86Ny No 25 2 RX Columbus, Ohio Feb 15 [*[1912?]*] Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook, NyC. Scripps paper here announces will sound Key not your campaign before constitutional convention would despatch be justified saying you will not talk politics Arthur C. Johnson, Editor Dispatch 1018ANATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL. CHICAGO ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWERENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA—Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Brimingham ARIZONA—Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA—Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS—Hon. Channoey Dewey. Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS—Governer William R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY—Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN—Governor Chas. S. Osborn, Lansing MISSOURI—Governor Herbet S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA—Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE—Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY—Hon. John Franklin Fort, Trenton NORTH CAROLINA—Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh, NORTH DAKOTA—Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO—Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA—Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON—Hon. Federick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON—Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA—Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston FEB15/12 My Dear Colonel: I have just had some wire reports from Georgia where our friends the enemy evidently carried things through with a high and most reckless hand. Ordinarily in politics as in other things I am not very strongly for a policy of claiming that the other fellow is slugging in the scrimmages or holding in the line when one gets worsted but in the present ease more than our mere winning is involved x If reports are at all trustworthy every thought ofNATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor William R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chas. S. Osborn, Lansing MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Trenton NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston [*2*] the rules of the game has been abandoned and a "get the delegates" rule is alone recognized. I [have] am writing you in this somewhat explanatory vein because of a definite recommendation I have made in a letter to Mr. Munsey which I presume he will take up with you. The treatment suggested is radical but the situation is such as to demand radical treatment. I am leaving for Memphis on Sunday night to go over the situation with a friend in Tenn. and also to meet Priestley of Okla, Lyon of Texas NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor William R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chas. S. Osborn, Lansing MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Trenton NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston 3 Wight of La and Combs of Ky. I expect to go from this conference to Columbus, O. where I have an engagement to meet Nat Wright and Walter Brown. I now plan to get there on the day you speak and go over several matters with you, particularly the personnel of the education committee of the organization. There seems to be considerable desire, especially among the ultra-progressives here in Illinois to unload Revell as chairman of the National Committee. So far as I can learn there is no real objection to Revell exceptNATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor William R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chas. S. Osborn, Lansing MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Trenton NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston 4 that he is not an out and out radical He is in reality a middle of the road progressive. He strikes me as occupying pretty sane ground and any way he is not enough of a politician to either help or hurt much. Some of the progressives have been urging Loeb and to these I have replied that Loeb is in precisely the situation occupied by Hitchcock and Stimson. They cannot be actively engaged in any Anti-Taft movement without being open to the charge of base ingratitude and thus not only injuring themselves but the cause as well. This phase of the situation, the attitude of your friendsALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor William R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chas. S. Osborn, Lansing MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Trenton NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO 5 who have been appointed to public office by Taft is one which must in my judgment be handled with great care because of all that enters into it. This I am sure you see. My advice is that for the present at least it is wise to leave Revell undisturbed and get the political prestige and influence desired by the character of the executive committee selected. Mr Sims and I are working in perfect accord. He is a fine, splendid bridle-wise politician of the best sort. Yours faithfully Frank KnoxMichigan Republican State Central Committee Chairman,...W.F. Knox Treasurer,...Frederick M. Alger Secretary,...Paul H. King Office of the Chairman DISTRICT MEMBERS 1—Thomas J. Navin, Detroit Milton Oakman, Detroit 2—W. G. Gutmann, Monroe Millard F. Cottrell, Jackson 3—Clayton A. Powell, Hillsdale John C. Davis, Battle Creek 4—John T. Owens, Benton Harbor Arthur W. Scidmore, Three Rivers 5—Benjamin S. Hanchett, Grand Rapids Henry J. Horrigan, Ionia 6—Bret Nottingham, Lansing William C. Manchester, Sandusky 7—William Dawson, Detroit Bela W. Jenks, Harbor Beach DISTRICT MEMBERS 8—John Baird, Saginaw Otto Sprague, Owosso 9—Robert S. Babcock, Manistee Henry A. Wolff, Muskegon 10—Wm. D. Gordon, Midland Homer E. Buck, Bay City 11—Ira Adams, Bellaire A. B. Darragh, St. Louis 12—Robert A. Douglass, Ironwood Robert H. Shields, Houghton PRESS MEMBRRS— Perry F. Powers, Cadillac Walter J. Hunsaker, Saginaw [*1.*] SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH., February 15, 1911. My dear Colonel: I am enclosing herewith my editorial upon your Grand Rapids speech. I feel very strongly, especially since I have had an opportunity to read the newspapers, that your speech will serve to rally the tremendous forces of public sentiment which were so efficient an ally of yours during your administration as president. You have clearly shown where the lines of battle must be fixed and given to the overwhelming bulk of the republican party a platform with which to go before the people. If the President takes substantially the same grounds, and during the remainder of his present term forces the fighting as he seems to be just now in this reciprocity matter, all may yet be well, and 1912 record a victory instead of the very generally anticipated disaster. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed my several talks with you while you were in Michigan, and it was a matter of great personal joy to me to have the people of Michigan so completely justify my declarations made toT.R.....2. you personally before your coming, that Michigan was as loyal as ever both to you personally and to the policies for which you stand. Your coming has immeasurably strengthened the battle lines in Michigan for the contest two years hence. While this thought is an encouraging one, the wires this morning tell a story which is the reverse. The reciprocity treaty passed the house last night, and seven out of the twelve congressmen from Michigan "ducked" the rollcall. I have respect and admiration for the courage, at least, of the three other congressmen from Michigan who voted against reciprocity, but I find difficulty in restraining my impatience with the shirkers. Recalling your figure of speech used Sunday at Ann Arbor, they are like the football players who get the signal to hit the line between [the] guard and tackle, and who always do hit the line just outside of tackle and slide off the end. You know the type. With sincere best wishes, I am, Yours very truly, W. F. Knox Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. 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This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT the Western Union Building, 195 Broadway, N. Y. Always Open 37 7B8Y NL relay 8 extra [*3*] [*X 32 Ms*] [X 23 Ms] TO Brooklyn NY Feb 15 1912 To Theodore Roosevelt Outlook magazine, NewYork My Dear Mr Roosevelt as stated in former letter the intercollegiate socialists society request you to speak on the solution of the trust problem March fifteenth at Broadway Central Hotel professor Board, Genks probably Kirchivey Fred Howe Abraham Cohan and Willian J Ghent will also give views will you not serve. Harry Laidler, 105 West Fortieth St, NewYork City 1053Pm 172 5th Ave. FEB 16 1912[*13*] 365 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco, Cal. Feb. 15. 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. . Y. 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Thanking you, in advance, Dear Colonel, for the favor I ask of you for the benefit of mankind, I subscribe myself, very respectfully and truly yours, Z. T. Landes.For encl see ca 2-15-12[*[Ca 2-15-12]*] I refer to the following gentlemen of character, business and Official standing: Hon. Henry H. Gilfry, Chief Clerk of the United States Senate Washington D. C. Hon. E. A. Hayes, M. C. Washington D. C. Hon. Julius Kahn M. C. " " Hon, George C. Perkins, " " Gen. R. G. O'Brien, Oakland, California, Rev. S. Goodenough, " " Hon. John L. Davie, Ex- Mayor of Oakland, Cal. J. W. Grant, ( Cousin to the General,) President of the (Grant System Tonic Company,) San Francisco. Hon. Norman Hurd, Atty. San Francisco. Hon. J. M. Oliver " " " Respectfully, Z T. LandesEnc in Landes 2-15-12WHITCOMB HOUSE [[shorthand]] EUROPEAN PLAN [*Ans*] WHITCOMB HOUSE LOBBY. 200 ROOMS THOMAS C. RILEY, PROPRIETOR. ROCHESTER, N.Y. Feb 15 1912 Hon Thedor Rosevelt Dear, Sir, You will probley think it strange to receive a letter from me. I am stoping at Rochester N.Y. for a time in the apple buisness. My home Town is at Germantown Columbia Co. N.Y. 36 Miles below Albany N.Y. on the Hudson River, It was my pleasure last Sunday evening to attend a Service held at the Baptist Church here at this place. and had the pleasure to listen to the Rev Chas Herbert who was a verry able Preacher, His subjectWHITCOMB HOUSE EUROPEAN PLAN WHITCOMB HOUSE LOBBY. 200 ROOMS THOMAS C. RILEY, PROPRIETOR. ROCHESTER, N.Y. 191 Was Abraham Lincoln and among other things he said that there had been only three Presidents of the United States and those was Washington Lincoln and Rosevelt. As being and always have been a Republican his talk appealed too me verry pleasing. I have been and alway take a hand in Elexions at Germantown N.Y. and alway expect so to do as long as I may be able and as I have represented my Town in the Board of Supervisions I Know what it is in a small way to be posted as to what the outside Publick say. Hoping you will not think I am bearing upon you in any way, but wouldWHITCOMB HOUSE EUROPEAN PLAN WHITCOMB HOUSE LOBBY. 200 ROOMS THOMAS C. RILEY, PROPRIETOR. ROCHESTER, N.Y. 191 have you receive this in same spirit as I send it. It appear to me that for all officers from the head of the government down the proper man in the propper place. Hoping you the greatest success and if nominated some feeling towards you being the next President. If you feel to acknowledge the receipt of this, Answer Germantown N.Y. Sincerely yours, H H. Lasher, Box 57 [[shorthand]]COPY. Luce's Press Clipping Bureau. Boston, Feb. 15. 1912 Mr. Edwin W. Sims, National Roosevelt Committee, My dear Sir: What I want "to be shown" is how if we reject Mr. Taft, I am going on the stump next fall and explain why we threw over a man who has zealously and effectively championed many propositions in which I take great interest and in the soundness of which I thoroughly believe. For instance, I have been in especial sympathy with the tariff-board, schedule-by-schedule revision plan. If, as seems probable, the tariff is to be the centre of discussion next fall, what are those of us who may take the stump, to say about it if Mr. Taft is not renominated? Yours very truly, (Signed) Robert Luce.Encl in Sims 2-14-12C-O-P-Y Cecil A. Lyon Member Republican National Committee, and Chairman Republican State Executive Committee. Sherman, Texas, Feb. 15, 1912. PERSONAL Mr. Ormsby McHarg, New York City. My dear McHarg:-- I had your note from Baltimore and a later one, and am in my office now for the first time since Jan. 5th. Went off to the wedding of my sister-in-law and when I got back had a total collapse, due to the fact that I had myself inoculated with anti-meningitis serum, which darned near killed me. So far as conditions are in this state, it seems that Hilles has given a letter to one H.F. MacGregor (who has been scrapping in, with, out and out of the Organization for fifteen or twenty years) requesting him to organize this state for Taft. This, without consultation with me. In the meantime, I understand that the right of clergy has been denied me in so far as it applies to patronage. I have written Hilles, and the letter should reach him to-day, demanding and explanation and stating plainly to him that unless this and any similar letters extant in Texas are withdrawn at once and non similar are issued in Texas, and unless patronage rights of the organization in Texas are restored promptly, I will, of necessity, align myself with the other side; and have told him in the event that these things are done, I cannot promise an instructed delegation for Taft, and that about the best I could do (as I told him in person) was an instructed delegation. I am trying to handle this thing in my own way-2- and want to proceed along the line of least resistence, for I do not want to get any more of these office holders opposed than I can help. I am expecting a reply about Sunday or Monday, and unless Hilles abandons the position he has taken, I shall in all human probability come out in the open for the Colonel. You know my friendship for him, but until now I thought it best to let the Republican States take the lead. However, the great point of the whole things is the standing of the National Committee, and I believe that you will have as definite information on that subject as any one, and I ask that you let me know immediately what you think of the standing of the Committee. You know, ofcourse, that I refer to contests, for there will be worlds of them this time. As yet I am unable to travel, but hope to be able to navigate next week. With best wishes, I am, Yours truly, (Signed) Cecil A. Lyon.Enc in Ward 2-22-12Enc in Ward 2-22-12 Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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February 15, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir: My personal views in strongly advocating the extreme importance and desirability of your nomination and election to the Presidency this year, may be of little concern to you. However, I venture to encroach them upon your attention. President Taft announced his intention to diligently prosecute your policies. The vast majority of citizens, I believe, are dissatisfied with the lack of zealousness and progress displayed by him in that direction. Providentially, no doubt, the vicissitudes of his administration have brought to a climax potential forces which make possible under your leadership such a series of notable accomplishments during the succeeding four years, as no country has ever witnessed, and which will become of great historical importance. The unanimity of denunciation of yourself by certain interests, as typified by the published statements of "Mark Twain" upon his return from Europe as the traveling companion of Henry H. Rogers, has only strengthened the people in your favor. My first strong impression in your behalf was occasioned by remarks made by my brother during your term as Sheriff of New York. For some years his business headquarters was in New York City, and he became enthused at your earnestness and fearlessness in combating the rotten and criminal activities of political heelers and other violaters of the law. Your respective activities in the appointment of the Commission to favor the Erie Canal enlargement, while you were Governor of New York, and in the appointment, while President, of the Inland Waterways Commission, following your notable short-cut result-attaining policy in the Panama Canal transactions, have all aroused my admiration. I have no patience with those who ascribe to yourself the most sordid and vain-glorious impulses, and at the same time would place a halo over the brows of the Aldrich, Baer, Cannon, Penrose et al. oligarchy, with their common antagonisms in conjunction with the American Bankers Association to the inauguration of the Postal Savings Bank, with its latent potentialities, as well as to the Parcels Post. The antagonistic press which has undertaken to repress and suppress the peoples' insistence for your nomination and re-election will find that the most efficient heralds in sounding the tocsin and attaining the goal sought, comprises the masses of individuals who will daily swell the volume to a hurricane of enthusiasm which will utterly route the opposition.Theodore Roosevelt #2 2-15-12 I doubt very much whether President Taft could defeat Woodrow Wilson at the polls. As a straw I would mention that within a few days at the local courthouse, a prominent democrat stated to me that he intended voting for you if nominated. He would undoubtedly vote for Wilson as against Taft. I am quite aware that there has been a well entrenched element, embracing numerous interests in this city, who have in the past attempted to secure special advantages in the exploitation of Alaska, who will grudgingly accept any candidate who will squarely stand for the development of its resources which does not afford loopholes for favoritism, and who despise any suspicion of support of Pinchotism. I am, however, ready to trust T. R. Notwithstanding the facts mentioned, I trust that the delegation from this State to the Nominating Convention will be a unit in your support. I have been a resident of Seattle since June 1909, having been for twenty-three years prior thereto engaged in the real estate business at Brockton, Mass. I enclose herewith a few of my credentials which were given me prior to my departure for the West. Kindly have same returned. In December 1907 it was my privilege to be among the delegates to the National Rivers & Harbors Congress, whom you greeted at the White House. Since 1906 I have been individual member of the National Rivers & Harbors Congress, and of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, having attended the sessions of both organizations during the years 1906, 1907 and 1908 at Washington, D. C., Philadelphia and Baltimore, as a delegate of the Brockton, Mass. Board of Trade. Feeling assured that you will be the Chief Executive of this Nation for the term beginning March 4 next, I bespeak the most successful administration ever vouchsafed any people. Most respectfully yours, Edward B. Mellen P. S. While there are great numbers of voters who do not question the honesty of President Taft's motives, yet they feel that he has, nevertheless, been a too pliant and subservient medium for manipulation under the Payne-Aldrich entrenched control. This element which antagonized the Postal Savings Bank, is now most clamorous for action which will allow them to become absolute dictators of the financial life-pulse of the nation, by the enactment of the Aldrich monetary proposal. Please understand that I seek no political preferment but simply to properly exercise my functions as a loyal American citizen. E.B.M.H. E. ORR, PRESIDENT ESTABLISHED 1902 INCORPORATED 1906 B. G. OWEN, ASS'T MGR. GEO. W. FARLIN, SEC. AND TRERAS. H. E. Orr Company, Inc. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM FINANCIAL BROKERS REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, LOANS AND INSURANCE MAIN 2396 IND. 1041 CABLE ADDRESS "ORCO SEATTLE" WESTERN UNION CODE 707 TO 713 ALASKA BUILDING SEATTLE, WASH., Feb. 15 - 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt "The Outlook" New York City Dear Sir, In my communication of this date I should have referred to your imcumbancy as President of the Police Commission of New York rather than as Sheriff. Please excuse the slip. Very Respectfully Yours Edward B. Mellen[*[2-15-12]*] Feby. 15. Hon Theo Rosevelt. My Dear Sir. It is with highest pleasure & disgust that I watch the disparity of Politics & =“Neurotics”= a good term for it be applied to one that knows that he will be Presd of 1912. What we are thinking of is this that you will not be dragneted into any unwise move beyond that which, indicated only, that you are to be the Candidate of 1912, = providentially = only, & then what will be a sure indication of Success. We are seeing that your prediction is coming fearfully true, more & more. That "Lawlessness is, the fearful menace of our time & every day proves it no day more than today. Stand PatWe may be thought to be a Crank, but we will rest on this. we are a real observer of our times. We are not believing that this world is being run on anything of a chance-moment, [?] We are standing fully on the belief of Predestination & Foreordination, We did not always see it but it is al clear now. What we may be seeing is not with any thought of a Cabinet office. Should be in a situation to give it. Yours [belovedly?] Dr J Alden Mills. 2 West 83d St City. Tel - 5340 Schyler[*2.*] Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 15, 1912 Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary to Colonel T. Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Harper:- The attached is a very long letter. After reading it if you think Colonel Roosevelt would like to read the letter, give it to him. Hope it won be long before I see you. Yours truly, WN Mitchell[*[FOR ENC SEE 2-15-12]*] Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 15, 1912 My dear Mr. Reily:- Of course I will treat as confidential your letter of Feb. 12th in regard to a National Leader, and agree with you that there should be a very strong man, and one who understands conditions all over the Country. Now I will write confidentially to you: I received a telegram at Jacksonville, Fla. on Thursday afternoon Feb. 8th to attend the conference at Chicago. So great was my interest in the movement that arriving from New York at four o’clock I left on the nine o’clock train from Jacksonville for Chicago. I was somewhat astonished at the personell of the representatives from Georgia, as in my judgment not adding any strength. Mr. Tilson, while a very nice and, I think, bright young lawyer, holding an excellent position in Atlanta, he yet was in 1908 a very stong follower of Taft., allied himself with the Taft Clubs, was proud of their being Yale men, and for the first year or very nearly the year after the inauguration of President Taft, was a very active seeker for the position of District Attorney at Atlanta. He has been very close to a man named Jackson who is Taft's mouth-piece in Georgia, and until I saw him in Chicago, I had no idea that he had any sentiment whatever for Colonel Roosevelt. H.A. Rucker, another representative, as you know, was a negro, and was turned out of the position of Collector of Internal Revenue by Mr. Taft, though an applicant for the position under Taft, and would naturally be against Taft having hope for re-instatement by somebody else. The other representative, and which I have noted with considerable astonishment, having seen a letter head of the National Roosevelt Committee on my return, is the Hon. E. H. Brinson of South Atlanta. Brinson is a negro without an atom of influence. South Atlanta is the negro settlement of Atlanta. Now let me have a word with you; For years past, before Colonel Roosevelt ever loomed into much prominence,I have advocated the great advantage in the development of the Commercial and Manufacturing South to have two great parties and not one party of two factions. As each year passes the South is becoming settled both in the country and the Cities by thousands of men from the North and West, a very large number being republicans. At the time of the Jamestown Exposition in Virginia Colonel Roosevelt was president. Being a native born Virginian, by Governor Terrell, Of Georgia, I was placed on the Georgia Commission, and when the Commission was organized I was made Chairman of the Commission. The State appropriated $30,000.00 for exhibition purposes but nothing for a building. With my views of having two parties I thought it was a good opportunity to begin on my idea for two parties, and without consulting any of the State leaders I announced through the press that I would re-produce Bulloch Hall, the home of President Roosevelt's mother, as the Georgia Building. There was a fear by the Politicians that this would help, and have a tendency to split the State, and I had to raise the money and did it by speaking in every city in Georgia. I discovered a strong under current amongst the people in Georgia, not the office holder and negro, for Colonel Roosevelt. I joined in the movement to stampede the Chicago convention in 1908, and the enclosed phamphlet shows the result of my soul efforts. At the request of the friends of Taft, I met him at Hot Springs, Va. after his acceptance of the nomination. At the conference he told me that it would be one of the greatest pleasures of his administration if he could build up a strong party in the South. He understood the problem of the South, the negro and the office holder forming the Republican party. He felt for the South, and that he proposed eliminating the negro from office and get in good strong men, and on these lines I told him that I would do all I could. This was all repeated at the Bon Air hotel at Augusta after he had been elected President, and Mr. John Hayes Hammond, the President of your National League, was my quest in Atlanta to meet the leading business men of Atlanta, that after meetingthem he might take back to President Taft the corroboration of what I had said that there were thousands of business men throughout the State who would ally themselves with the administration in National affairs and State affairs upon the elimination of the negro and the office holder from the control of the National policies of the South. I was fool enough to believe the man. Had I ever have been either an office holder or an office seeker in the South, I might have realized that he meant nothing he was saying, and that he realized that the biggest asset he had was the poor dependent office holder and the negro, that would give him 250 votes in the National Convention. For two weeks ago, regardless of his statement to me, the negro Recorder of Deeds in Washington, Henry Lincoln Johnson, in a negro church, before 500 negroes made a speech of which I attach a clipping. I had hoped that when the Roosevelt organization was formed that somebody would be at the head of it that would rally around the organization men of such prominence that they would lift it, certainly in my section, out of the mire and dirt that Republicanism has been in for so many years in the South, and that the element that has made the South could have a party decently represented that they could go to. There are thousands, tens of thousands of Democrats in the South that on all great National Policies are Republicans at heart, but these men cant be organized, will not take any active part, will not ally themselves with a party that the great President of the Nation upholds in the South by putting it into the hands of men the white part, and majority, having no standing of much consequence, and the rest Negroes Let me ask you a question. Was it a politic thing, was it evident of leadership to place on the letter heads, sent broadcast to the country of the National Roosevelt Committee to represent the South through Georgia a negro and that, the only negro on this Committee. Of course it is too late now in Georgia or elsewhere in the South to do anything. If his name stays on that Committee I doubt whether in the City of Atlanta fifty, yes ten, representative citizens would cast a vote For Theodore Roosevelt.In conclusion I would say that I know nothing of who is the leader of Colonel Roosevelt's movement. I only know that this is not the kind of leadership that will lend encouragement according to my lights to the decent element that want to help Colonel Roosevelt. Yours truly, [W.N Mitchell][*[Enc in Mitchell 2-15-12]*]2-15-12153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn. Thursday Feb 15 - 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I am taking the liberty to send you three form portrats for your signature. If you will kindly do so - I will prize themvery highly. Thanking you - in advance. I know you are a busy man just now & if you are to be our President again (I hope so) I want this signature before then Yours truly Julia Moore (Mrs. F. E.)Rational Hygienic Treatment for Cure of Dyspepsia, Neurasthenia, Constipation, Insomnia and Nervous Prostration The Olympia William Muldoon's Hygienic Institute Post-Office Address: PURCHASE< Westchester County, New York. Telegraph and Telephone at White Plains, New York. Telephone Number 555 Men Consume too much Food and too little Pure Air. They take too much Medicine and too little Exercise. PURCHASE. N. Y., Feb 15th 1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, 4th Ave & 22d Street, New York, City. Dear Sir:- I called on you the other day, just to pay my respects and extend my best wishes, I left my card as you where not in, had no business object in view, no favors to ask, no curiosity to satisfy, no desire to impose upon your valuable time, simply wanted as I said before express my best wishes. I write this in explanation of the call in case you receive my card. Very Respectfully Yours. Wm. MuldoonNORTHERN NEW YORK CONFERENCE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. REV. A. R. MYERS, PASTOR. [*F.*] BARNES CORNERS, N. Y. Feb. 15th 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. The Outlook Building. New York City, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt - Altho it is strictly none of my business whatever, considering the fact that I am technically a Canadian, yet, in the this land of [this] my adoption, I am in heart, as much interested in the welfare of this nation, materially as well as spiritually, and, as I noted with pride, that your name is in the papers as a possible candidate for the Presidency, I do most sincerely hope if at all possible you can see your way clearly, to accept the nomination. As far as I am concerned, were I a voter I should vote for you for I believe God wants and desires a man of your type & stamina. If ever America needs a strong hand at the helm of her affairs it is now. I am in no way, shape, or manner reflecting on the character of President Taft - not at all! We are all allowed our free thots in this beautiful land, politically as well as religiously. Hoping you are well and all is "O.K." I remain as ever, Your friend & Admirer Arthur Roy Myers P.S. Please give this letter no publicity. A. R. M.Chicago feb 15th 1912. Col. T. Roosevelt Oyster Bay U.S. Please sing my song It is not very long, O, Col T. Roosevelt The man with brain and health Please say that you want the place That did bring you so much praise Do not mind those that try to find fault They as a rule do not earn their salt You done splendid for the time you was there And i and my neighbors like to se you 8 more years i the chair Yes every honest man will surly vote for you Because they know they would get a Government good and true Just say that you want to be the Presidental man And i will do for you the best i can I beg to be yours Turly C.O. Nelson 2027 Lincoln Ave Chicago Ill A good Republican PIANOS. in my business Form 2289 B [*550*] NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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 Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. [*Ms*] THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT the Western Union Building, 195 Broadway, N. Y. Always Open FEB 15 1912 m30 W SL....47-NL Washington DC. 14 Hon Theodore Roosevelt 172 5th Ave. The Outlook FEB 15 1912 [*X76 Ms*] New -york Mc-Cormick statement is unwise and dangerous. In effect it charges the president with being a political paranoia. Please consider how this can be discovered. I have written you tonight about headquarters here A policy such as the Mc-Cormick statement indicates would by all admit be avoided. 1223a J C OlaughlinTHE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. February 15, 1912. Dear Colonel: I am sorry about Loeb, but of course your decision settles the matter. I am curious to know how Murray Crane learned of your decision. In the Sun copy tonight was a statement that you had objected to the suggestion of Mr. Loeb's name on the ground that his selection would be impolitic. I inquired the source of this information and was informed that Senator Crane was authority for it. I wish we could find out where the leak is, in order that future revelations may not occur. As to Dixon or Newberry, my choice undoubtedly would be Dixon. Newberry is handicapped by his inability to make friends, by his ignorance of general political conditions, and by the fact that the country knows he became sore when Taft failed to continue him in the cabinet. Your campaign must not be directed by disgruntled office seekers or by men who could be placed before the country in such a position. It seems to me, Dixon would be a good selection. He is a North Carolinian by birth and education and left the state in 1892 for Montana. Even today, republicans of North Carolina rely upon him to take care of their interests. He did excellent work as you know in the campaign of 1908, and therefore has had national experience While a progressive, he is popular with old line republicans. He is not a radical, and seems to be sane in his judgment. Of course, the ideal man to get would have no affiliations with either the-2- THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C progressives or the regulars, or rather, would be known to the country for his independence,- such a man as Borah, for example. But Borah is so occupied that I am sure he could not devote the time to the work. Taking him by and large, therefore, I expect Dixon would fill the bill. Borah is strong for dixon. As to the place for the location of the Headquarters, I believe Chicago is the best that possibly could be determined upon. If Dixon is named as the campaign manager, however, he naturally would want to have the Headquarters in Washington, so that he could attend to his senatorial duties. I expect this matter could be arranged, [however], by keeping Dixon here in general charge and with a competent man in Chicago. This can be worked out satisfactorily. In connection with Dixon, I neglected to refer to the question of money. Of course, Newberry would be of some value in this respect. I do not believe Dixon would get far in the matter of raising enough funds for the legitimate expenses of the campaign. However, an aide could be obtained who would take care of the finances. It is imperative that the campaign manager should be selected without delay. The situation is in such shape that we will begin to lose ground unless a country wide organizatio is created. I am looking forward with intense interest to your speech and the statement you will make. I hesitate to discuss either. Of course the speech is all right. I assume the country will look at it as a platform. Will you discuss the tariff? I realize that it [would have] has no place in an-3- THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C address relating to a state constitution. [However,] But the tariff will be the underlying issue of the campaign, and at some time or other you will be expected to make your position clear with respect to it. I am still against the statement, but I bow to your superior judgment. I did not expect the Governors to write you a letter which would call for an expression by you. But, the letter having been written, there is nothing to do [but to] save answer it. I am sorry about this, because I wanted the nomination to come to you without any statement by you in advance that you would accept it. I had in mind the third term spectre upon which the administration is dwelling so strongly at the present time. I did not want this to cut any figure in the campaign. I know you will [have] consider this [in mind] in preparing the reply. As to the press end of the campaign, I hope emphatic instructions will be issued not to attack Taft. The McCormick statement today was approved only by the Taft and La Follette supporters. It was a faux pas that should not occur again. There is a large field for effective press work. The facts should be driven into the minds of the people that if Taft is nominated he cannot be elected, while if you are nominated, you will win hands down. There should be a continuous stream of interviews with prominent men who are for you. In addition, use should be made of the great mass of material available respecting sentiment in various parts of the country. Finally, Taft's failures should be compared with your achievements. You will see I approve criticism of Taft's policies and administration-4- THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C but not any vicious attacks upon him personally. Every time he makes a speech describing the progressive as neurotics, it is advantageous to us. There is no doubt that Taft is making some headway. McKinley is extremely active and is trying to get in touch with conditions in every district in the country. it is proposed to devote particular attention to Ohio, because it is realized that the president in order to win the nomination must have the backing of his own state. It is intended to get into line for Taft every member of the senate and of the House that can be induced to join the movement. Something must be done to prevent these men from committing themselves. McKinley's selection was not wise, since the country regards him as identified with Cannon, Crane, and Penrose, and as a friend of Lorimer's. In accordance with a telegram from Mr. Harper, I asked Borah if he could run over to see you tomorrow. He is sorry he cannot do so. Dixon is still expecting the baby, and the doctor has forbidden him to leave the city. With warm regards, Faithfully yours, J C O'Laughlin The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York.(Form 1007 Standard.) 5 Santa Fe. Petersburg Colo-2-15 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt- Ex-President Oyster-Bay. Dear Sir I understand that you have made a standing offer, of twenty dollars to any young married couple, having twin Babies, the first year of their married life. My wife and I are the proud parents of twins, a fine boy and girl. They were born Sunday Feb 11th at St. Joseph hospital Denver Colorado. Dr. Elizabeth Cassidy - 301 Wyoming Bldg Denver Colo. attended my wife. The Babies were born under extraordinary circumstances. My wife being taken to the hospital for treatment, of acute brights disease. The babies are 7 1/2 month children, the boy weights 4 3/4 pounds and the little girl weight 4 pounds. I am not writing this letter to you for any assistance or any thing of that kind. But just thought if you had made an offer of the kind(Form 1007 Standard.) Santa Fe. 2. .........................191...... which I under stood you had made. It would be nice for the Babies to have something from the Ex-President of the united states. Especially from a man that is loved by all the Country. If you want any further information, the hospital or Dr Cassidy will gladly give it to you at any time. Hoping to hear from you some time in the near future I remain Yours Respty Archie R. Puff Littleton Colo R. F. D. Route 2 Box 6 0Copy. Washington, D.C. February 15-1912. My Dear McHarg: I received yours of the 14th this morning with the enclosure. Now, Mac, I will go back to Minnesota this afternoon, as I have written and told Kibbe that I would be there, and have engaged my Quarters at the Merchants Hotel for the 15th, and the papers up there have announced that I will be there, and I always dislike to fool the people. In regard to that matter of expenses, I will leave that entirely with you, as Sen. Clapp says you know all about our affairs up there. I should leave that with you if I were here, and you can just as well attend to that if I go back to Minnesota. All the letters that I receive from there now urge me to come back at once. I have seen all of our Republican congressmen this week, and talked over the subject of my going to the state for the Col. and Knute and every one of them urged me to go at once; even Stevens, who says he is for Taft, told to get the State for the Col., as it would make it easier for him to be elected, but he would not make that statement out in public. Now, Mac, you can use this letter with whoever has charge of those affairs, and any arrangements that you make will be all right with me, as I should agree with what you thought if I were there. I do not see that it is material that I am there, and it is material that I get back to Minnesota and get to work, as it has been advertised all over the State that I will open headquarters this week, and they must be opened. You can write me any time to the Merchants Hotel, so goodby, Mac. I should work with and through you if I remained, and I will stand for what you do anyway, and the time has come for me to be back in Minnesota. I feel fine, for I have the unqualified indorsement and good will of our entire congressional delegation, and I feel that I shall have lots of support from them all. Your Friend, W. W. Rich.[*[ENCL IN MCHARG 2-26-12?]*][*Aus*] OFFICERS C. O. BOLLINGER, Chairman. Iola C. BORIN, Secretary, LaHarpe R. L. THOMPSON, Treasurer, Iola Republican County Committee Allen County, Kansas EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE C. O. BOLLINGER C. S. RITTER C. BORIN C. C. THOMAS R. L. THOMPSON C. A. REYNOLDS A. W. CUNNINGHAM IRA TOWNSEND J. A. DAVIS F. S. McKELVEY COUNTY COMMITTEE Bassett, H. H. Muehlke, - - Iola Carlyle, J. D. Christian - Iola E. Cottage Grove, R. H. Blair. Savonburg W. Cottage Grove, Jno, Day, Humboldt Deer Creek, J. A. Davis, LaHarpe, R. 2 East Elm, C. W. Smith. - LaHarpe West Elm, Felix Casey, - Iola North Elsmore, N. L. Ard, - Elsmore S. Elsmore, C. A. Reynolds, Savonburg Gas, F. S. McKelvey, - - - - 2d ward North Geneva, O. B. Miller, - Geneva South Geneva, Ira Townsend, - Iola Humboldt Cy., A. W. Cunningham. 1st W Humboldt City, B. Cope, - 2d ward Humboldt City, J. E. Wakefield, 3d ward Humboldt City, J. H. Armel. - 4th ward Humboldt, H. L. Palstring, - Humboldt Iola City, C. O. Bollinger, - 1st ward Iola City, R. L. Thompson, - 2d ward Iola City, Walter P. Hull, - 3d ward Iola City, C. S. Ritter, - - 4th ward Iola City, T. M. Gregory, - 5th ward Iola City, T. M. Clark, - 6th ward Iola, M, P. Jacoby, - - - Iola LaHarpe City, R. L. Lineback, 1st ward LaHarpe City, R. E. Wooden, - 2d ward LaHarpe City, C. Borin, - 3d ward LaHarpe City, Wm. Turner, - 4th ward North Logan, Geo., W. Moon, Humboldt South Logan, J. J. Caserley, - Petrolia Marmaton, C. C. Thomas, - Moran North Osage, E. C. Wilson, - Mildred South Osage, C. A. Dickinson - Bayard Salem, L. C. Thomas, - Humboldt OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN To Theodore Roosevelt Iola, Kansas Feb 15, 1912 At a conference of active working Republicans of this city it was agreed that I should write you of the wide spread demand here that you do not decline to permit the people to again choose you as their candidate for President of the United States Mindful of the fact that the assumption of the ardorous labors of the presidency again by you will interfere with your own personal plans, we are also reminded that should you conclude not to permit your friends to work for your nomination in the Chicago convention June 8, the cause of the progressive Republicans will lose much of its vigor and be retarded in fullfilment for a decade and maybe a quarter century We believe that if you will permit your friends to go to work to that end, you will be triumphantly nominated at Chicago and joyfully elected in November. Sincerely, Chris S Ritter[*[2-15-12]*] Form 2589 B. 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*4.*] RECEIVED AT B25NY ED 79 BLUE CINCINNATI 0 FEB 15/12 COLONEL THEODORE ROOSEVELT, NYC. AS YOU WILL SPEAP IN COLUMBUS WEDNESDAY MORNING NEXT CAN YOU ARRANGE TO BE IN CINCINNATI THE EVENING BEFORE OR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OR EVENING. WE WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEVERAL OF OUR BUSINESS CLUBS HERE TO ENTERTAIN YOU AS OUR HONORED GUEST AND WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HAVE YOU ADDRESS US ON SOME SUBJECT OF YOUR SELECTION AND FOR SUCH LENGTH OF TIME AS SUITS YOUR CONVENIENCE AND PLEASURE YOU WILL LIKE CINCINNATI PLEASE ANSWER COLLECT. W F ROBERTSON. 235PMJ. E. ROOSEVELT GEORGE C. KOBBÉ JAMES A. SPEER LAW OFFICES OF ROOSEVELT & KOBBÉ BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING 44 & 46 WALL STREET CABLE ADDRESS: "ROOSKOB" NEW YORK. NEW YORK Feb. 15th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir:- We have commenced suit for an accounting in the Estate of Cornelius V. S. Roosevelt, deceased, to which you are a necessary party, and are entitled to appear by attorney in the action, who examines the account and the investments of the property, and sees that everything is in good and proper shape. To avoid expense to the Estate in the matter, we write to ask you to kindly authorize Mr. Hardie B. Walmsley, of 62 Wall Street, to appear for you. Mr. Walmsley was formerly connected with Mr. Choate's office. Of course, this will be without any expense to you. We beg to enclose herewith form of letter addressed to Mr. Hardie B. Walmsley for your signature, together with a stamped envelope addressed to us so that you may be put to no inconvenience in the matter. When we receive the letter we will at once turn it over to Mr. Walmsley. Very truly yours, Roosevelt & KobbeA National Society for the Protection of Natural Scenery, the Preservation of Historic Landmarks and the Improvement of Cities - Incorporated in 1895 Founded by Andrew L. Green Officers Honorary President J. PIERPONT MORGAN, LL.D. President GEORGE F. KUNZ, PH.D. SC.D. Vice-Presidents DEAN L. H. BAILEY H. M. LEIPZIGER, PH.D. LL.D. HON. GEORGE W. PERKINS COL. HENRY W. SACKETT Treasurer HON. N. TAYLOR PHILLIPS 51 Chambers Street Counsel HENRY E. GREGORY 25 Liberty Street Secretary EDW'D HAGAMAN HALL L.H.D. Tribune Building Trustees EDWARD D. ADAMS, LL.D. DEAN L. H. BAILEY HENRY HARPER BENEDICT REGINALD PELHAM BOLTON HERBERT L. BRIDGMAN J. ADAMS BROWN HENRY K. BUSH-BROWN D. BRYSON DELAVAN, M.D. HON. CHARLES M. DOW A. S. FRISSELL HON. ROBERT L. FRYER HENRY E. GREGORY FRANCIS WHITING HALSEY HON. WILLIAM B. HOWLAND W. J. HUMPHREY HON. THOMAS P. KINGSFORD GEORGE F. KUNZ PH.D., SC.D. FREDERICK S. LAMB HON. THOMAS H. LEE H. M. LEIPZIGER PH.D. LL.D. OGDEN P. LETCHWORTH HIRAM J. MESSENGER, PH.D. J. PIERPONT MORGAN, LL.D. GORDON H. PECK HON. GEORGE W. PERKINS HON. N. TAYLOR PHILLIPS HON. THOMAS R. PROCTOR HON. HERMAN RIDDER COL. HENRY W. SACKETT HON. CHARLES A. SPOFFORD HON. STEPHEN H. THAYER HON. CALVIN TOMKINS ALBERT ULMANN CHARLES D. VAIL, L.H.D. (One Vacancy) The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society Tribune Building New York City [*W.*] February 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt: In the absence of Dr. Kunz, President, in California , as the Acting President of this Society, I beg to ask the pleasure of your presence, as Guest of Honor, at the National Arts Club in this City, on Wednesday evening, March 13th, on the occasion of the opening of an exhibition of pictures of National Parks loaned to us by the United States Department of the Interior. This exhibition will consist of between seventy-five and a hundred pictures of various National Parks, and will be open to the public from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. from March 13th to March 30th. We desire to open it, however, on the evening of March 13th, by some formality which shall be in keeping with the dignity and importance of the subject of our National Parks. You have been so conspicuously identified with the preservation not only of our material resources, but of our natural scenery in the parks, which have been created by your proclamation, that it seems to us to be eminently appropriate that you should be identified with the opening of this interesting and unusual exhibition, which will probably attract a great deal of public attention. If it meets with your approval, our idea is that there be a brief official reception in which you shall be the Guest of Honor, and that you make as brief or as extended an address upon the subject of National Parks as shall be agreeable to you. We do not propose to have any other speaking or Guests of Honor that evening, but on the following Wednesday evening, March 20th, we are planning to have a more general meeting with two or three less distinguished speakers to talk upon the subject of State Parks and City Parks. We sincerely trust that you will find it agreeable to accept this invitation, not only on account of the immediate pleasure which it will give to those-2- who will be present that evening, but also on account of the far greater influence which your presence and your words will carry in connection with the preservation of our National Parks. With assurances of our high regard, I am, in behalf of both the Scenic and Historic Preservation Society and the National Arts Club, Yours very truly, Henry W Sackett Acting President.JAMES E. SHEPARD, PRESIDENT C. G. O'KELLY, VICE-PRESIDENT DR. GEO. W. ADAMS, BURSAR GEN. JULIAN S. CARR, TREASURER National Religious Training School (INCORPORATED) DR. JAMES B. DUDLEY, Greensboro, N. C. Chairman Board of Trustees MR. JOHN MERRICK, Durham, N, C. Vice-Chairman Board of Trustees DR. A. M. MOORE, Durham, N. C. Secretary Board of Trustees GEN. JULIAN S. CARR, Durham, N. C. President First National Bank, Treasurer PROF. W. G. PEARSON, Durham, N. C. Secretary Advisory Committee DR. W. M. GILBERT, 603 Payne St., Knoxville, Tenn. Chairman Special Finance Committee ADVISORY BOARD Judge Jeter C. Pritchard, Ch'm., Asheville, N. C. Judge United States Circuit Court Mr. D. A. Tompkins, Charlotte, N. C. of The D. A. Tompkins Co. Gen '1 Julian S. Carr, Durham, N. C., Treasurer; Pres. First National Bank and Mill Owner Dr. James H. Dillard, New Orleans, La. Pres. Board Trustees Jeanes Fund, Publicist Rev. Dr. Griffin Bull Scranton, Pa. Pastor First Presbyterian Church Hon. N. B. Broughton, Raleigh, N. C. of The Edwards & Broughton Co. Senator Lee S. Overman, Washington, D. C. U.S. Senator Rt. Rev. Robt. Strange, Wilmington, N. C. Bishop East Carolina Mr. John L. Williams, Richmond, Va. of John L. Williams & Sons, Bankers Dr. H. M. Hamill, Nashville, Tenn. Supt. Training M. E. Church South Rev. Len. G. Broughton, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church. Gen. B. W. Green, Little Rock, Ark. Capitalist Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Cincinnati, Ohio Sec. Freedmen Aid Society M. E. Church Rev. J. C. Massee, D.D., Chattanooga, Tenn. Pastor First Baptist Church Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, S. Atlanta, Ga. President Gammon Theological Seminary Prof. S. G. Atkins, Winston, N. C. Sec. Education A. M. E. Z. Church Prof. R. B. McRary, Lexington, N. C. Capitalist Rt. Rev. Geo. W. Clinton, D.D., Charlotte, N. C. Bishop A. M. E. Z. Church Rabbi Abram Simon, Ph D., Washington, D. C. H. B. F. Macfarland, Washington, D. C. Commissioner District of Columbia. Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman, Newark, N. J. Pastor Roseville Ave. Presbyterian Church Rev. H. F. Williams Nashville, Tenn. Editor, Foreign Mission Board Presbyterian Church U. S. Rev. Dr. John E. White, Atlanta, Ga. Pastor 2d Baptist Church. Dr. Charles H. Shepard, Durham, N. C. Physician Rev. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond, Va. Author, Poet, Educator Rev. J. Walter Liggitt, Steubenville, Ohio Pastor First United Presbyterian Church Rev. Edwin S. Thomson, D.D., Springfield, Ohio Pastor Second Presbyterian Church Rev. W. J. Ford, D.D., Reading, Penn. Pastor First Baptist Church Col. James H. Young, Raleigh, N. C. Rev. H. A. Kelsey, East Liverpool, Ohio Pastor United Presbyterian Church Mr. C. C. Spaulding, Durham, N. C. Gen. Mgr. N. C. Mutual and Prov. Asso'n Rev. Dr. W. N, DeBerry, Springfield, Mass. Pastor St. John's Congregational Church Dr. S. L. Warren, Durham, N. C., Physician Rev. Dr. Asbury E. Krom, Providence, R. I. Pastor Beneficent Congregational Church Durham, North Carolina February 15, 1912. Dear Friend: The enclosed editorial from the Charlotte (N.C.) Daily Observer, adequately sets forth the needs of this school. The Southern people, white and black, have given liberally, and because of this fact, we feel justified in appealing now to the people regardless of section. This school has made a remarkable record. April, 1910, first building started. January, 1912, ten buildings, 156 students, seven States represented, and over $100,000 worth of property. Next July we called a conference of the Negro Ministers of all denominations to discuss sanitation, settlement conditions and problems, the reduction of crime, spread of temperance, the prevention of diseases and kindred subjects. We must have the money to carry this thro. Will you not give? Dr. Edwin A. Alderman, President University of Virginia, says: To Whom it May Concern: I have enduring interest in all movements looking to the training of the negro race for useful service and life in our republic. After careful inquiry into the equipment and purpose of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the colored Race and into the character and attainments of its President, Dr. James E. Shepard, I have no hesitation in commending this school and its executive to the hearty support of men and women everywhere interested in the proper training of the negro race in the South. Very truly yours, EDWIN A. ALDERMAN, President. Dr. J. Y. Joyner, Superintendent Public Instruction North Carolina, says: To Whom it May Concern: I am in hearty sympathy with any worthy movement for the education and then the elevation of the Southern Negro. After inquiry into the aims and purposes of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race and into the character and standing of its President, Dr. James E. Shepard, I feel justified in commending the School and Chautauqua to the support of those interested in the moral and religious training of the Negro race in the South. Very truly yours. J. Y. JOYNER, Supt. Public Instruction. Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks, Indianapolis, Ind., says: To Whom it May Concern: I take pleasure in commending the work of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race. Dr. James E. Shepard, the President, is entitled to the most generous confidence and cordial support. Very respectfully, CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. Will you not send in a pledge or cash to help a race in this supreme effort to help itself. Yours very truly, JAMES E. SHEPARD, President. Extract from Charter of School.-"All matters relating to the general policy of the school and the expenditure and investment of money shall be submitted by the Trustees to the Advisory Committee for approval." Needs.- An Auditorium, costing about $20,000; two Dormitories, costing about $17,000 each, an Endowment of $2,000,000. The money invested in this will show results at once, and become a permanent investment. Will you not help us help ourselves? For further information regarding admission of students,, address the President or Vice-President, and it will be promptly given. Any help given will be promptly acknowledged. Make checks payable to The National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C.[*[ENCL IN SHEPARD 2-8-12]*]NAIROBI, B.E.A. Kitanga. Machakos. British East Africa. Feb: 15th 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt, You will remember this place and "Kilima-Kill" is the early part of your Safari in East Africa. We have come to grief over our ostriches here and are in great difficulties. I am writing to ask you if you would be so kind as to try and get my husband some appointmentof a permanent nature, as it is impossible for us to go on here. I do hope you won't mind me asking you this, but I feel so sure that you will do anything in your power. We have been through very rough times since you were here & now the rains have come in great volumes, but alas too late to be of any help to us now! with kindest regards from us both yours sincerely Ada Slatter.[*Ans*] THIRTIETH SESSION. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA SENATE CHAMBER D. B. SMITH HUNTINGTON. [CHARLESTON] Huntington, W. Va., Feb. 15, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel: The writer takes pleasure in sending you the enclosed circular announcing the meeting of the Mingo-Roosevelt Club, at Williamson, West Va., which was a grand success, and to say that he had the pleasure of running the locomotive which pulled your Special through West Virginia, from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Clifton Forge, Va., during the campaign of 1900, when you were the Republican nominee for Vice President. The Great Mass of Plain people want you for their Standard Bearer in 1912. Yours sincerely, D. B. Smith #932 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, W. Va. For encl see 2-15-12Berrien Country's Pioneer Daily Niles Daily Star Niles, Michigan Feb. 15, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Oyster Bay, N.Y., Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- This is a letter that will probably never reach you. Doubtless a secretary will look over same, which is quite proper is the proper disposition of a busy man's affairs. But even so, it may be added to the thousands of communications that certainly are reaching you at this time, as one more to the count of those, who believe in Roosevelt above any other man just at this stage. For a number of years, the writer lived in Columbus, O., and about the time you left office, Collier's Weekly had what might be called a 4Roosevelt" number. I sat with several very prominent gentlemen of Columbus on a day in March, while Dr. E. J. Wilson read a few small extracts from this number of Collier's. The remark passed, that if such praise did not turn a man's head, he were more than human. While I have admiration for you, I still keep you among those who belong on earth. A year later, I had occasion to be with seven men of Columbus, along with Dr. Wilso, who, for purpose of standing, I suggest, has been physical for Gov. McKinley, Gov. Nash, Governor Pattison and our present most excellent Executive Mr. Judson Harmon. Each of these men at this later meeting were men of excellent business of professional standing in Columbus. It was soon after the Winona speech by President Taft. One of the gentlemen remarked that he had taken much pride in the fact that he had voted, nationally, since the time of Gen. Grant, the Republican ticket, as he had regarded that party as one of constructive policy in this country, but that he would feel doubtful regarding the character of his ballot on the next presidential election, unless our party made some change of front. One year ago the past Christians, while at home in Missouri, a friend, during an evening of social meeting at my mother's home asked me what I thought of the administration. I replied hastily, that I was disappointed. An indication of an argument manifesting itself, I added, that the question was an unfortunate one (the questioner was my sister married happily to an administration politician) and that the answer was equally unfortunate, but that my work among newspapers took me quite general- ly through the country, and I believed I came in touch with the sentiment of many small daily papers. I might say I am assigned in my work to a different newspaper each six weeks. However, I suggested to my sister that it was quite probable, I mightBerrien County's Pioneer Daily Niles Daily Star Niles, Michigan 2 reflect or feel an incorrect narrow idea, but that we had with us, two of my brothers who I knew had voted for Mr. Taft in 1908, one from Arkansas, one from Oklahoman, and I would turn her question over to each of them and ask if they were satisfied with the administration of affairs at Washington under the Republican party for which each voted the national election previous. Each of these men expressed his dissatisfaction of the record under President Taft, and also expressed himself as of the opinion that the party in his particular community showed much unrest. Just now I know how impossible it may seem to your, to yield to the popular demand that you announce yourself as a candidate for the nomination on the Republican ticket for President. The letter is written without any thought that there will be a reply, it is not necessary, and without any though that it will be of influence, one way or the other, but that your secretary may at least have one more communication to put to the count of those who believe they are still republicans and hope that later this year, Theodore Roosevelt may find that conditions are such, and "the cards so stacked against him" that there is no alternative, if he still has the good of the country and his party in mind, and that he must represent us at the fall election. Yours Truly, Edward T. SmithS Feb. 15, 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- I am the widow of your friend William Gay Spencer, deceased. At the time of his death, six years ago, you were very kindly seeking to obtain a position for him. May I the liberty to now ask you to help me in getting employment- Prior to two and a half Enclosed you will please fine a letter which will coroborate my above statements. My son's name is Murray Gay Spencer being named for your friend Joe Murray. Anything you might do for my son and I will be in memory to my dead husband. Most humbly yours Esther Spencer 500 West 135 St. N.Y.C. years ago I was employed as a clerk in the cashier's department, with the National Cloak and Suit Co. of New York, when I met with an accident and became lame. As I have now recovered I would to work which I am greatly in need of. I am many years younger than my husband was, being now thirty-one years of age. I have a son twelve. May I beg a few moments audience with you at your office BELL TELEPHONE 1287 CANADIAN PACIFIC Please quote our file number GENERAL AGENCY FOR Canadian Pacific Railway COLONIZATION DEPARTMENT SUITE 406 MYERS BUILDING Representatives D. G. CAHOON F. B. STEARNS JOHN S. HURIE SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Feby 15th 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Newyork Dear Sir, I beg to enclose you The Poem May. "The saints adore our Teddy. Written in 1901, and its sequel Col Roosevelt in 1912. Which has been submitted to Col Chauncey Dewey. Also Hon A H Revell and They write that it will be given to the Chicago Papers _ and I will give it out here. I also enclose a clipping from the Ills. State Journal of yesterday With best wishes yours truly F. B. Stearns Thanks for the letter from Mr Harper- under date of Jany 24th The Bow River Valley Reservation The Greatest Colonization Project in America Three Million Acres of Fertile Lands Principle Crops Alfalfa Sugar Beets Malting Barley Winter Wheat Mild Climate Unequalled Transportation Facilities Good Markets Cheap Land Liberal Terms of Payments Farms on Crop Payment PlanFor 2 encl see 2-15-1246 Warren Street New York City February 15, 1912 4. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: After talking with you yesterday and reading your proposed address I felt this is the time for your friends to see that there is "team work," and so I succeeded in recalling my article dwelling upon the Initiative Referendum and Recall, and modifying another article so as not to give it in the power of our enemies to say that I am in conflict with you. The world cares little what I say, and I do not wish our enemies to have an opportunity of endeavoring to weaken anything you may say by quoting from me. I prefer to keep my opinions upon this subject to myself except when discussing them with you. I agree with yuu more fully than with anybody else I know and propose that nothing shall put us apart. Faithfully yours, Oscar S. Straus Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave., City.[*[2-15-12]*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am herewith inclosing one of your photos and would more than appreciate your kindness if you would autograph same for me. Trusting that I will put you to no inconvenience and assuring you of my appreciation, I am, believe me, Yours respectfully, Philip G. Straus, 1628 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, Md. Feb. 15th, 1912.BELL PHONE, MAIN 584 EX. U. S. ATTORNEY JOHN J. SULLIVAN ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW SUITE 619 WILLIAMSON BUILDING CLEVELAND, OHIO February 15, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 267 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Colonel:- I take great pleasure in introducing to you, Captain S. H. Cramer, Captain of the Veteran Company of the Cleveland Grays, one of the foremost military organizations in this country, of whose history you are undoubtedly aware, as the organization has officially attended you while you were President, in New Mexico and on other occasions. And, inasmuch as the Cleveland Grays are to have a grand military ball on the occasion of their seventy-fifth aniversary, Washington's Birthday, Captain Cramer desires to invite you to attend said ball. I hope that you can conveniently grant him an audience. I hope to meet you at Columbus, and am very glad that you are coming to talk to the Constitutional Convention. With my sincere personal regards, I remain, Very truly yours, John J. Sullivan[*[For encl see 2-15-12]*]New York, February 15, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Contributing Editor of the Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: As a Jerseyman and one who had long been an admirer of your policies, I take the liberty of writing you a few lines to acquaint you withe certain conditions that exist in Hudson County, New Jersey. I have seen in the public press captions to the effect that Mr. Record is your manager for northern New Jersey. Personally, I do not know Mr. Record, and furthermore, I am not actively engaged in politics, but as an observer and as a Republican I am fully aware of this gentlemen's great unpopulatiry. I have heard the gentleman speak on several occasions and I should judge him a man of ability, but lacking the essential qualities to impress his audience with his sincerity. Two years ago he ran for Congress in the Ninth Congressional District which is a Republican District, and he was badly defeated. He was sponsor for Ex-Mayor Fagan thrice, and thrice the Mayor Pagan went down to defeat. Last year a man by the name of Knox ran for Mayor, and Mr. Bierck and Mr. O'Connor for the Street and Water Board, and Mr. Fagan for Sheriff. The conditions in the County for a reversal of democratic rule were propitious. Graft had been unearthed in the County Investigations and the Grant Jury was charged with being corrupt so much so that a Supreme Court Judge took the power of drawing the Grand Juries away from the democratic incumbent and appointed two citizens to draw the same. Open charges were made and substantiated, that the democratic candidate for Street and Water Commissioner Mr. Frank Hague was corrupt, but not withstanding all this, the democracts elected their County and City tickets by a tremendous majority. The sole campaign issue raised by them was Mr. Record, and I have noted that whenever it is raised the citizens of our County vote against the men associated with him. Whether there is any reason for this I do not know, but the fact remains that he is looked upon with suspicion. I had hope that he would continue to further the cause of LaFollette, but when some of his principal associates declared that they were going to vote for delegates pledged to you, I note by the papers that Mr. Record switched.Hon. T. R. #2. It may be that your great personal popularity will overcome the seeming personal hate that the public bears Mr. Record, but it is my earnest desire to see the Roosevelt delegates win in Hudson County, and it is of my opinion that if it becomes generally known that Mr. Record is conducting your campaign it will materially help the Taft forces. You will understand that this letter is prompted by one not active in the political arena but by one who is interested in again seeing you a candidate of the party, and who would not like to see the personality of one man in a small degree injure you. Very respectfully, [?] N. S. Vent VentRUNDSCHAU ZWEIER WELTEN REVIEW OF TWO WORLDS 134 WEST 29TH ST. NEW YORK Published by The Viereck Publishing Company [*5*] Feb. 15th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have not heard from Mr. Ward nor from Mr. Abbott, but I presume they desire to communicate with you before they reply to me. I think immediate action is necessary as I have a new idea. If we send out 120,000 reprints of the two Roosevelt articles, "The Constructive Roosevelt" and "Roosevelt and the Germans", together with an appeal for a straw-vote, we shall certainly get many thousand responses strongly favoring you. These people, I propose. with the help of others with whom I presume I can get in touch either through you or Mr. Ward, to organize into a National German-American Roosevelt League. The articles in question could appear in Arpil instead of March, but that would mean a month's unnecessary delay. Believe me, as ever Yours very sincerely, George Sylvester ViereckFORM H-5. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RUSSELL, BURDSALL & WARD BOLT AND NUT CO. W. L. WARD, PRES. SAM'L COMLY, V.PRES. R. H. BURDSALL. TREAS. E. BURDSALL. SEC'Y. W. S. COMLY, GEN'L SALES AGENT. PORT CHESTER, N. Y. Feb. 15, 1912. My dear Mr. Harper:-- Enclosed please find correspondence sent me with Colonel Roosevelt's letter of the 9th instant. Very truly yours, W L Ward Mr. Frank Harper, New York City. W-J 'enc.'Camden S. C. 2/15/-12. The Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Esteemed Sir: I am writing you to say that I still believe in you as a great leader and a broad minded statesman on the Lincoln order. This is the third time I have written you. I am very anxious to cast a ballot for you next November I read with more than usual pride and interest every article from your pen for the Scribner Magazine Co. The President has not made good with the fair minded men of the country. The Colored people will not abuse him or try to discredit him, but every effort will be made to get rid of him at Chicago. The colored people of the South are with you. Many of the Conventions instead for the administration; but this is due to the influence of office holders in the South. If your name is mentioned there are thousands of the commonpeople who would shout for you for hours. I am not writing to ask for any favor or to draw you out, I am simply turning loose some pent-up feelings of long standing. I am disgusted with the policy of the administration touching the South. It is discreditable to think that the Administration would stop to figure on the color of a man's skin The Negro people of the South are among the most law abiding people of this nation. We are beging for a great good man to come to the front and administer the affairs of this nation Pardon this long letter Inclosed find clipping from Columbia State. Please send me your business address I will be pleased to do anything in my power to forward your wishes. May I have the honor of hearing from you and one of your cards? Respt. B.S.A. Williams[*[For 1 enc see ca 2-15-12, card of Williams]*]DREAMLAND ELECTRIC THEATRE Masonic Temple SEYMOUR, INDIANA ALWAYS THE BEST C.H. WILLIAMS OWNER AND MANAGER Seymour, Ind. Feby. 15th 1912 Mr. Theo Roosevelt New York N.Y. Dear Sir. Don't hesitate. Run & you will be elected. The people want you & no other Republican can be elected. Show these Guy's where to stead in, that are knocking. Am a Republican & my father before me was one. Born & raised in Fremont Ohio. Sincerely & truly yours C. H. WilliamsJOS, WILLIAMS. 57 DUANE ST. NEW YORK. February 15, 1912. Dear Sir: I acknowledge the return of my book "African Game Trails", and desire to express my appreciation of your courtesy in autographing the title page. Very truly yours, Jos. Williams Col. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth avenue, New York City. [*[ca 2-15-12]*] FRANK T. WILSON REUBEN G. THOREEN WILSON & THOREEN ATTORNEYS AT LAW LUMBERMEN'S EXCHANGE BUILDING STILLWATER, MINNESOTA Dear Halbert, Bully for you. Before Manhan gets through he will look like very much less than 30¢. I have in a measure recovered from Saturday's performance. It has been very many moons since I have been so mad clear through. But now I am inclined to see the hand of Destiny It will be a good thing for the cause. May see you tomorrow. You will find young therein great stuff. You have a big team for this Co. Sincerely yours, Wilson For 2 encs see 2-15-12 2-11-12Union, Oregon, February 15, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Colonel Roosevelt: May I be permitted to take a few minutes of your time? Our Epworth League (a young people's organization in the Methodist Church) is endeavoring to help support a home missionary in a part of Oregon where there are no churches of any denomination, whatever. One method of raising the money that we are following is that of making a quilt upon which we embroider the names of those who help us by giving ten cents or more. When the quilt is finished we will sell it and apply the total proceeds upon the amount we are endeavoring to raise. To rouse enthusiasm the League has been divided into two teams (the "reds" and "whites"), the teams competing for the honor of gaining the greatest number of names and largest amount. As lead of the "reds" I wish to ask you to allow me to have the honor of placing the name of "our" Colonel Roosevelt upon the quilt and of giving to the League the honor of being able to say that Colonel Roosevelt helped us in our mission work. Will you accord me this cherished privilege? If you will allow me to do this, will you please sign your name large enough so that we may transfer it and have the name on the quilt in your handwriting? I thank you for the time and attention you may give this. Sincerely, Ruth Winters. P.S.- Our contest closes in two weeks and I would like to have your name before that if possible. R.R.W.THIS BANK HAS LARGER SUPLUS AND PROFITS IN PROPORTION TO ITS CAPITAL THAN ALL OTHER BANKS IN NASHVILLE COMBINED 1669 The Fourth National Bank NASHVILLE, TENN. CAPITAL PAID IN $600,000.00 SURPLUS AND PROFITS $750,000.00 Feby 15th 1912 J. T. HOWELL, PRESIDENT. J. H. FALL, VICE-PRES W. C. DISNELL, VICE-PRES WALTER KEITH, VICE-PRES J. S. McHENRY, CASHIER. G. W. PYLE, ASS'T CASHIER. My dear Mr Roosevelt - Just a word from a member of your old Guard.. Who knows the South and West and States [a???sely].. the masses are with you regardless of statements made by "Razorback" politicians. As you are prominent in movement to consecrate the peace centenil between Great Britain and the U.S. I can suggest an original practical feature to add to its prominence - should you desire it at proper time command me Sinc'ly yours T. T. Wright Hon Theodore Roosevelt New York918 Rhode Island Ave Washington DC Feb 15th/12 [*7.*] My dear colonel, Is there anything I can do for you in Washington or elsewhere confidentially? Command me! You know my connections with the church, and the press, and the clean honest men in our public service. Sincerely your friend, Robert J. Wynne Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I.ADVISORY BOARD OF PARDONS EDWARD G. MAGGI, CHAIRMAN DR. J. S. BUTLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN JOHN O. YEISER J. A. PIPER, SECRETARY STATE PRISON BOARD JOHN O. YEISER, CHAIRMAN DR. J. S. BUTLER, VICE CHAIRMAN EDWARD G. MAGGI J. A. PIPER, SECRETARY Office of Advisory State Board of Pardons and State Prison Board Capital Building [Lincoln] Omaha, Nebraska 2/15/12 19 Mr Frank Harper New York D Sir Enclosed find an update of the matter I wrote you concerning Morning paper of today 15 state Aldrich was mad & would remove me from the board. The Gov. called me over phone this morning & said it was a lie & that he was with me & asked me to come down. I told him it was no use to call me down to receed & he stated he would be with me. So will go at once & make them all come to terms, will report to you tomorrow. This move is a success as I knew it would be Truly Jno O YeiserOmaha, Nebr., Feb. 15, 1912. Dear Sir:- Enclosed I am sending you a few heads for petitions to be used to enable delegates to be seated at the Roosevelt convention under the enclosed call. It has been suggested that to obtain 25 names may entail too much labor and that ten would afford all necessary protection against imposition. May we not depend upon you to use one of these and hand others to strong Roosevelt men in your precinct? Under the plan of the LaFollette meeting where they selected delegates they pledged themselves to vote for the candidate who receives the most votes erroneously claiming they would have a union if only the one set of delegates should be put up. But they are deceiving you or are deceiving themselves and are helping Taft because their plan is worse than a three cornered fight. To illustrate: Suppose we would have 901,000 republican votes cast as follows: 151,000 for stand pat or Taft administration and 700,000 for progressives as follows: 150,000 for Roosevelt 150,00 for LaFollette 150,000 for Cummings 150,000 for Beveridge 150,000 for Hadley The LaFollette delegates under their plan and pledge would be elected if running only against Taft delegates and would be obliged to vote for Taft with his little 151,000 votes although 750,000 people voted against him on the preferential vote. We Roosevelt progressives desire to select delegates who will vote against Taft unless he receives a majority of the votes. If the majority of votes are against the administration but scattered or divided as they naturally would be between Roosevelt and LaFollette we [are] would be obliged to pledge our delegates to the candidate who receives the highest vote among the progressive candidates in order to ensure success. It is even fair to Mr. Taft whom we are opposing because he has the advantage of federal patronage, the second term custom, the record he has made and the advertisement of being the president. He has more than this. In the southern states his postmasters and appointees control by the steam roller and send one delegate to the convention to represent about 250 voters while we have only one delegate for about ten thousand voters. We aer going to be much more fair to Taft with the west than Taft will be to us with his administration stuffed voted of the south. For the above reasons we have tried to cooperate with the LaFollette men. When part would agree others higher up would compel them to break their pledges to scatter progressive strength for the benefit of the Taft machine. We have tried to exact these pledges and divide delegates on such pledges and tried to reason with them- and would yet - but there is something the matter with them. Pay no attention to news calculated to show quarrel among progressives. I shall have nothing to do with tricks or traps regardless of newspaper talk and will adhere to Roosevelt's examples of a square deal, open and above board. Very truly, John O. YeiserEnc in Yeiser 2-16-12Enc in Allison 2-15-12H. B. Anderson Atty. at Law, Memphis, Tenn. D Harry True, " " "" "" " " D Thos C. Phelan, Depty. State Fire Marshal, Memphis Tenn. L. W. Dutro, Postmaster, Memphis, Tenn. T Jay G. Hodges, Farmer, Memphis, Tenn. R J. W. Flowers, Deputy Fire Marshal, Dyer, Tenn. T Hon. Geo. McCall, Atty. at Law, Huntingdon. Tenn. R Hon. T. A. Lancaster, Judge, Lexington, Tenn. R Hon. John B. McCall, U. S. Judge, Lexington, Tenn. D, appointed by R. Hon. Thos. Baker, McLinzie, Tenn. T Hon. J. S. Beasley, State Prison Commissioner, Nashville, Tenn. R Hon. J. R. McCall, Asst. U. S. Dist. Atty. Nashville, Tenn. T Hon. A. H. Tillman, U. S. Dist. Atty. Nashville, Tenn.T Hon. Geo. M. Tillman, Atty. at Law, Nashville, Tenn. T Hon A. W. Wills, Postmaster, Nashville, Tenn. D Hon. E. S. Priest, Cashier, Collectors office, Nashville, Tenn. D Hon. W. A. Dunlap, Collector state of Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn. T. Hon. John W. Overall, U. S. Marshal, Nashville, Tenn. D Hon. Lee Brock, Referee in Bakurptcy, Nashville, Trnn. D Hon. John. T. Lattin, Asst. Postmaster, Nashville, Tenn. R Hon. Harry A. Luck Atty. at Law, Nashville, Tenn. T Hon. C. M. Joseph, Depty. Ins. Comr. Nashville, Tenn. R Mr. L. J. Garner, 705, 2nd, Ave. South, Nashville, Tenn. R " John E. Oliver, State Fire Marshal, Nashville, Tenn. Hon. Joe. Dillian, ins. Agt. Nashville, Tenn. T [*D G. T. Taylor, State Treasurer and Im-Comm. Nashville Tenn*] [*tenn William Harker of Columbia, secretary of the Maury county republican executive committee, was in Nashville Monday evening, stopping at the Hermitage. Mr. Harker is a Brownlow republican, and advocates the formation of a new state executive committee by that element of the party, and the endorsement of Roosevelt for President. At the meeting of the Maury county committee Monday, neither President Taft, Governor Hooper nor Treasurer Taylor was Endorsed. [*tennessee*] *]#2nd. Hon. W. S. Hopkins, Atty. at Law, Columbia, Tenn. [*R*] John Jackson, Postmaster, Columbia, Tenn. [*T*] Hon. Joe Kidd, Farmer, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. [*R*] Hon. Mr. Schade, Dditor, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. [*R*] Hon. B. W. Burford, Lebanon, Tenn, [*T*] J. W. Leeman, Merchant, Henderson X Roads, Tenn. [*R*] W. A. Smith, Postmaster and Delegate to National Convention, LaFayette, Tenn. [*T ?*] Hon. D. A. Nunn, Atty. at Law, Brownsville, Tenn. [*R*] C. V. Gwin, Postmaster, Hartsville, Tenn. [*T*] Hon. John S. Wooten, Attt. at Law, LaFayette, Tenn. [*R*] D. S. Blankenship, Farmer, LaFa yette, Tenn. [*T*] Babe King, County official LaFayette, Tenn. [*T*] E. C. Goodpasture, atty at Law, Livingston, Tenn. [*R*] Thos Bussell, Livingston, Tenn. [*R*] Dr. L. F. Zachery, Byrdstown, Tenn. [*T*] W. S. Reagan, County official Byrdstown, Tenn. [*T*] J. B. Moody, Merchant, Chanute, Tenn. [*R*] T. B. Holoway, Rhea Springs, Tenn. [*R*] Sam Huddleston, Postmaster, Byrdstown, Tenn. [*T*] Tim Stephens, Postmaster, [*Livingston*] H. Guffy, Hotel Proprietor, Byrdstown, Tenn. [*R*] John Lacy, Banker, Byrdstown, Tenn. [*R*]#3rd, Hon. W.L. Wright, Banker, Jamestown, Tenn. [*R.*] H. C. Conatser, Farmer, Jameston, Tenn. [*T*] J. W. Evans, Atty. at Law, Jameston, Tenn. [*T*] Hon. W. J. Hodges, Ex. Senator, Crossville, Tenn. [*R.*] Hon. J. W. Dorton. Banker, and Atty. Crossville, Tenn. [*R.*] Arthur Keys, County official, Crossville, Tenn. [*R.*] Jim. Hayes, Farmer, Dayesville, Tenn. [*T*] Geo. Cooper, Dealer in Lumber, Monterey, Tenn. [*R.*] T. J Clark, " " """ Algood, Tenn. [*R.*] Asberry Bussell, Postmaster, Algood, Tenn. [*T*] S. D. Davis, Postmaster, Cookeville, Tenn. [*T*] John G. Duke, Merchant, Cookeville, Tenn. [*R.*] Felrix Brown, Merchant, Cookeville, Tenn. [*R.*] Dr. J. McWheeler, Cookeville, Tenn. [*R.*] P. M. Smith, Merchant, Cookeville, Tenn. [*R.*] Hon. W. R. Smith, Woodbury, Tenn. [*R.*] Hon. Earnest Coldwell, Atty. at Law, Shelbyville, Tenn. [*D*] J. Julien, Bloomington Springs, Tenn. [*R.*] Dr. L. N. Freeman, Postmaster, Granville, Tenn. [*T*] James Stafford, Gainesboro, Tenn. [*T*] Jno. W. Stafford, Postmaster, Gainesboro, Tenn. [*T*] James Grisham, Farmer and Trader, Granville, Tenn. [*R.*] E. W. Stone, Baxter, Tenn. [*R.*] Simon Gentry, Baxter, Tenn. [*R.*] Prof. H. D McCulley, Cookeville, Tenn. [*T*] Marshal Rhea, Cookeville, Tenn. [*R.*]#4 ✓Henry Jones, Merchant, Buffalo Valley, Tenn. R. ✓Purt Jones, Merchant, "" "" "" "" R. ✓Walter Jones, Merchant, Silver Point, Tenn. R. Solon Jones, Postmaster, Silver Point, Tenn. T. B. C. Jones, Merchant, "" "" "" T. ✓T. A. Morris, Atty. at Law, Wartburg, Tenn. R. Judge Riseden, "" "" "" T. ✓J. W. Hall, Merchant, "" "" "" R. ✓Hon. J. W. Denton, Atty. at Law, Dayton, Tenn. D. ✓J. D. Patton, Merchant, "" "" "" D. ✓Hon. D. S. West, Bayton, Tenn. D. ✓Hon. W. B. Miller, Atty. at Law, Chattanooga, Tenn. R. Hon. Jesse M. Littleton "" "" "" """ T. Hon Newell Sanders, "" "" "" "" T. Hon. Chas. R. [R]Evans, Judge [*bro. of H. Clay ?.*] "" "" "" T. Hon. H. C. Evans, "" "" """ "" T. ✓Hon. John C. Houk, Atty at Law, Knoxville, Tenn. R. ✓Hon. Wl J. Oliver, Contractor, "" "" "" R. Hon. R. W. Austin M. C. 2nd, Dist, Tenn. "" "" "" T. Hon W. S. Rule, Pension, Agent, "" "" "" T. ✓Hon. Monroe Monday, Knoxville, GTenn. R. ✓Hon. Fred C. Houk, State Fire Maeshal, Knoxville, TCnn. R. ✓Hon. TA Wright, Atty. at Law, "" "" "" R. ✓Hon. Will D. Wright, " " "" """ """ R. ✓Hon. John Jennings, Jellico, Tenn. R. ✓Hon H. B. Brown, Jellico, Tenn. R. [*[2-15-12]*] Roosevelt in 1901. MAY THE SAINTS ADORE OUR TEDDY. ( Written on Inauguration Day 1901) Begorrah' our Teddy's the pride av the nation As hunter and shtatesman, he bates all av creation, It's tigers an' lions ,grizzly bears an' the leike, All mate their same ind, phin he comes down the poike. 'Twas the same wid bould Teddy down at El Caney Wid his rough ridin' byes, so plucky and gamey; Wid the divil's own courage he charged up that hill, If thim Done hadn't run, he'd be chargin' them shtill. An' luk at him now cavcortin an' prancin' An' kepin the lions of Col'rado all dancin', Oh, murther an' blazes, Our Teddy's a wonder, A caution to lightnin' and the equal of thunder. Phin it comes to matthers of shtait legislation, He gooverened Noo York without tribulation; In naval affairs, be gobs, he was handy, An' at civil reformin', Oh, he was a dandy. At home whackin' bulls on the plains av Montany, Or a bowlds sojer bye in front av Havvany, He's an author av books an' a man av frait parts; All the ladies adore him-- God bliss his dear hairt. As Vice President, Ted [as] is near the tip top Wid the gait he has an him, God knows phare he'll shtop, But phareiver he goes, he'll win glory and fame, An' the divil will miss him, for Teddy's his name. COL. ROOSEVELT IN 1912. (As the people view him) An' shure the divil has misht him from thin to this date, He prooved himself worthy as our chief magistrate, And he whint afther the thrusts as no wan iver wint, All the world doffed there hats to our ex-president. Twas he indid the war bechune Roosha an Japan, Not in the role of our Prisident, but a square honest man, Who was seekin the wilfare of choo nations at war As the country, it loves ye, for jist what ye are. Thin the stipped down an out and left it to Taft To folly his footsteps, an to dale with the craft, Av the magnates of Wall Street, an the kings av finance, An Be Gobs iver since they have led us a dance. They've been handin the public a phoine lemon to squaze, Not the public wants Teddy, wid his brave honest ways, He's got seekin the office, but the payple seek him, Brave Ted wid his Big Shtick, his purpose an vim. So Ted be a soljar an not afraid to inlist Phin your country comes to ye to grind out thir grisht, Be the miller God made ye for the government mill, Take the job at the white house, in yer own way to fill. "Dad Stearns"Encl in Stearns 2-15-12[*[2-15-12]*] 1837 1912 [*G.*] The Cleveland Grays request the pleasure of your company at the reception in celebration of the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the Organization on Thursday evening February the twenty-second at eight o'clock Grays Armory Dancing from ten to twelve-thirty[*[ENCL IN SULLIVAN 2-15-12]*][ca 2-15-12] [Enc in Williams 2-15-12][*Ans. Knox*] Rev. Balos S. A. Williams Pastor Trinity M. E. Church 6-15-12 Enc in Collins 2-19-12THE NORTHWESTERN AGRICULTURIST June 15,1912 8 (572) EDITORIAL [*P.J. Collins*] EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS A.K. Bush G.L. Martin O. C. Gregg Mrs. S.M. Moses Forest Henry Hi. Riley Bedsides Several Regular and Special Contributor Questions Invited. All subscribers are invited to ask questions about farming or live stock, to be discussed by our editor. No charge is made and this feature of the paper can become of great value to our readers if then will freely make use of it. [*Advance proofs*] FOR PRESIDENT of the United States Theodore Roosevelt The Farmers' Champion for a "Square Deal" Agriculture. The following letter, written to the editor of the The Northwestern Agriculturist, refutes the false charges that Theodore Roosevelt endorsed the Taft Canadian Reciprocity pact with its unfair schedules. He favors true Reciprocity, but the Canadian pact putting all farm products on a free trade basis was not reciprocity. Office of Theodore Roosevelt February 29th, 1912. My Dear Mr. Collins; You are welcome to make this letter public. The reciprocity treaty is now dead. In the future attempt, by reciprocity treaty or otherwise, to bring about a rearrangement of the tariff, there must be no discrimination against the farmer, no effort to make him pay the entire burden of reduction. His interests must be considered with the same care that is given to the consideration of the interests of other American citizens. The welfare of the farmer, like the welfare of the wageworker, is vital to our general welfare, and no tariff system is proper that does not recognize as a fundamental necessity the need of caring for the welfare of both wageworker and farmer. May I ask you to look at the speech which I made at Sioux Falls, September 3rd, 1910? Before making that speech, I went over it carefully with Senator Dolliver; it expresses the views I then held and which I now hold. You will find it on pages 109-113 of the accompanying volume. Sincerely yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Mr. P.V. Collins. A CAPABLE CANDIDATE Among the proposed candidates for Governor of Minnesota, the latest is Judge W. B. Douglas. The Judge, himself, has not thrown his "hat into the ring," but his friends are urging him to do so. He is certainly a man who would honor the position. His record in the Legislature, in the office of attorney-general and as justice of the Supreme Court, is beyond all criticism. He fought against the consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroads and gained a high reputation as an able lawyer. He is clean- cut as a Progressive Republican and as a man of high personal character. Why not "Governor" Douglas? We say this with disparagement of the other candidates. JUST BEGUN TO FIGHT FARMERS! our fight is not yet over. It must not be over until both branches of Congress agree on the repeal of Reciprocity and the President signs the repeal bill. So long as the law remains on our statutes, just so long is it a menace to agricultural prosperity. The big petition of the Northwestern Agriculturist, with its 31,224 signature of Northwestern farmers, created a sensation in the House when it was presented by Congressman Steenerson on June 1. But the repeal bill has not yet been voted on in the House. The House is controlled by free traders, and they refuse, so far to recognize the rank injustice, even from a free - trade standpoint, of a law which exposes only farmers' products to free - trade competition of our most formidable competitor, while all manufacturers are protected, by tariff, against foreign competitors. And so we must continue the fight. This is a fight to the finish. Either the House must do justice to farmers, or farmers must fight for their rights, and defeat their free - trades enemies in Congress and in the White House. Whether one believes, generally, in free trade or in protection, every fair-minded man ought to believe that "what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander," and the same policy that gives protection to the manufacturers should give equal protection to farmers; or that gives free trade on agriculture, ought to give free trade on manufactures. That is our whole argument and contention. WE DEMAND A SQUARE DEAL! Farmers! Don't be lulled to sleep again. You have hardly begun your fight yet. We are ashamed of your lack of spunk, lack of grit, lack of action, lack of manly aggressiveness in your own defense. Out of the 90,000 subscribers of The Northwestern Agriculturist, only 31,224 actually signed our petition to Congress, although of the other 59,000 farmers who failed to lift their hand in their own defense, we believe there was scarcely one who did not wish the law repealed - if they ever aroused themselves enough to think of it at all. That is what discourages any movement in defense of farmers. Farmers are so lethargic, so slow to fight for themselves, so willing to let others do their fighting, so filled with "slow enthusiasm," so "easy" in assuming that "Maybe it is not so bad as it seems," so suspicious of their own friends who ask them to take action in their own defense. No, you 59,000 subscribers, who have not yet signed our petition, WAKE UP! SIGN IT NOW! Get your neighboring farmers to sign it We shall send another barrel of signatures, a little later. Does the battle end with the first volley! NEVER! We have just begun to fight. We have seen the enemy dismayed - the Senate confused, though not by the farmers' attack alone. But they are panic-stricken in Washington! Now fight! Men, the victory is in sight! Be men and fight like men! Don't slink and wait for Europe to protest on its contemptible plea for treat you fairly and that it give to agriculture and to manufactures the same measure of protection, or of free trade. We demand no more than that. AND, BY ENTERNAL JUSTICE, WE SHALL STOP WITH NO LESS THAN THAT. SENATE VOTES TO REPEAL It is sometimes the unexpected that produces the most important results in the political world, as well as in other affairs. The United States Senate, on Thursday, May 31, voted, most unexpectedly, to repeal the Canadian Reciprocity Law. The Senate's action alone does not effect a repeal, until the House also votes the same way, but it puts the Senate on record as favoring immediate repeal. Verily the world moves! The story of the Senate's significant action is told by the Associated Press dispatch, as follows: Washington, May 31. - The Senate repealed the Canadian reciprocity act, including the section which permits the importation of print paper free of duty from Canada. The vote was 37 to 27. It was a non- partisan vote. The matter came up in a most unusual way, and when the roll call was completed, the alignment on the amendment was not significant of any particular school of political thoughts. Senator Gronna of North Dakota, a Republican progressive, precipitatated the matter of offering an amendment to the bill revising the metal schedule, which proposed to repeal all of the Canadian reciprocity act except the section which provides for free pint paper. Then Senator Gallinger, a Republican regular, felt inspired to offer a substitute to Senator Gronna's proposed amendment to repeal the Canadian reciprocity act in its entirety. Senator Gallinger suggested softly that he didn't expect his amendment would appeal to the Senate, but he desired to sound that body on the matter. Senator Cummins, another progressive, explained that he could not vote for the Gallinger amendment, because the effect of adopting it would be to restore a duty of $3.73 provided in the Payne-Aldrich bill, on importations of print paper from Canada. Cummins for $2 Duty Senator Cummins explained that a duty of $2 a ton fairly represented the difference in the cost of producing print paper in the United States and in Canada. He thereupon offered a provision to Senator Gallinger's amendment, which enacted that hereafter $2 a ton shall be imposed and collected on importations of print paper, no matter from what country the importation may come. This proposal was then adopted by the Senate, by a majority of then - 37 yeas and 27 nays. Progressive Republicans, like Borah, Bourne, Clapp and Gronna voted for it along with such regular Republicans as Brandege, Clark of Wyoming, Crane of Massachusetts, and Penrose of Pennsylvania. Among the senators voting against it were Bristow and Poindexter, progressive Republicans. The effect of the adoption of the amendment, if it remains in conference and the bills should become a laws, would be to restore the duty on print paper, so far as all practicl purposes are concerned. Nealry all the importations of print paper in the United States now come from Canada, and under the Canadian reciprocity act, were free of duty. While on the face of it, the amendment purports to make a reduction in the duty from $3.75 a ton to $2 a ton, the reduction will not be felt by consumers, who do their importing from Canada instead of from those countries where the duty of $3.75 a receiving many protests from foreign countries which contend that our arrangement with Canada is a violation of the favored nation clause. Some of the senators who voted for the amendment declared afterwards that it was not a sudden impulse on the part of the Senate, but had been well considered after conference with the state department, and was intended to meet the embarrassments growing out of the protests from foreign governments. It is a Senatorial acknowledgement of the Administration blunder on "The Crime of 1911." The fight is not yet won. It is only a tactical maneuver for advantage toward the ultimate repeal. The Senate alone can not repeal the law, and the Democratic House has not yet been won to vote for it. It is noteworthy, too, that even the Senate's action is taken without any open recognition of the wrong done to farmers by the law. Framers have not been considered yet. The Senate has moved to vote for the repeal, not by consideration of protection to American agriculture in American markets, but because of diplomatic pressure brought by European nations protesting against our giving, in the Reciprocity Pact, Canadian print paper free admission to the United States, while discriminating against European paper. It is a fight of the paper mills and foreign diplomats, that counted mainly in this repeal vote of the Senate. Who are American farmers, anyhow? Do they elect senators? Of course, many real champions of our farming interests, like Senators Gronna and Clapp and other Northwestern senators, took advantage of the situation to boost the repeal, which they knew was in the interest of farmers, but they had fought the law from the beginning. There was no change of attitude. It was not American agricultural interests that changed a single senatorial vote - a Penrose or a Crane, for example. No, Senator Crane is a paper manufacturer and Senator Penrose is a political boss about out of a job. What do they care for farmers? They are influenced by foreign diplomacy and commercial considerations, but not at all by American agriculture. According to Representative Helgesen of North Dakota, there is a growing sentiment in the House in favor of repeal of Reciprocity, and [*House wavers!*] not only that, but it is understood that President Taft will sign a repeal bill. We do not feel so optimistic, as this report indicates, as to President Taft's signing the bill but it is worth while to put it up to him. Mr. Helgesen says, "Practically every Republican in the House will vote for repeal, if given a chance, and I believe we can get enough Democrats to carry it." It is urgent, therefore, that farmers should rally immediately to the fight for repeal. Make a demonstration now and crowd the congressmen who are wavering and are about ready to come over. Help us get another barrel os signature to the Repeal Petition off to Washington soon. New York charity workers have come to the conclusion that it is impracticable to induce immigrants who were not farmers in the old country to become farmers in[*Advanced Proofs*] Associate Editors A.K. Bush O.C. Gregg Forest Henry G.L. Martin Mrs. S. M. Moses Hi. Riley Besides Several Regular and Special Contributor Questions Invited. All subscribers are invited to ask questions about farming or live stock, to be discussed by our editors. No charge is made and this feature of the paper can become of great value to put readers if they will freely make use of it. For President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt The Farmers' Champion for a "Square Deal" to Agriculture. The following letter, written to the editor of The Northwestern Agriculturist, refutes the false charges that Theodore Roosevelt endorsed the Taft Canadian Reciprocity pact with its unfair schedules. He favors true Reciprocity, but the Canadian pact putting all farm products on a free trade basis was not reciprocity. Office of Theodore Roosevelt February 20th, 1912, My Dear Mr. Collins: You are welcome to make this letter public. The reciprocity treaty is now dead. In any future attempt, by reciprocity treaty or otherwise, to bring about a rearrangement of the tariff, there must be no discrimination against the farmer, no effort w make tum pay the entire burden of reduction. His interests must be considered with the same care that is given to the consideration of the interests of other American citizens. The welfare of the farmer, like the welfare of the wageworker, is vital to our general welfare, and no tariff system is proper that does not recognize as a fundamental necessity the need of caring for the welfare of both wageworker and farmer. May I ask you to look at the speech which I made at Sioux Falls, September 3rd, 1910? Before making that speech, I went over it carefully with Senator Dolliver; it expresses the views I then held and which I now hold. You will find it on pages 109-113 of the accompanying volume. Sincerely yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Mr. P. V. Collins, A Capable Candidate Among the proposed candidates for Governor of Minnesota, the latest is Judge W. B. Douglas. The Judge, himself, has not thrown his "hat into the ring", but his friends are urging him to do so. He is certainly a man who would honor the position. His record in the Legislature, in the office of attorney- general and as justice of the Supreme Court, is beyond all criticism. He fought against the consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroads and gained a high reputation as an able lawyer. He is clean-cut as a Progressive Republican and as a man of high personal character. Why not "Governor" Douglas? We say this with no disparagement of the other candidates. Next week will settle the fate of the nation. The Republican National Convention will meet on Tuesday in Chicago. Listen and you may hear the roar. mains on our statutes, just so long is it a menace to agricultural prosperity. The big petition of The Northwestern Agriculturist, with its 31,224 signatures of Northwestern farmers, created a sensation in the House when it was presented by Congressman Steenerson on June 1. But the repeal bill has not yet been voted on in the House. The House is controlled by free traders, and they refuse, so far, to recognize the rank injustice, even from a free- trade standpoint, of a law which exposes only farmers' products to free- trade competition of our most formidable competitor, while all manufacturers are protected, by tariff, against foreign competitors. And so we must continue the fight. This is a fight to the finish. Either the House must do justice to farmers, or farmers much fight for their rights, and defeat their free- trade enemies in Congress and in the White House. Whether one believes, generally, in free trade or in protection, every fair-minded man ought to believe that "what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander," and the same policy that gives protection to the manufacturers should give equal protection to farmers; or that gives free trade on agriculture, ought to give free trade on manufactures. That is our whole argument and contention. WE DEMAND A SQUARE DEAL! Farmers! Don't be lulled to sleep again. You have hardly begun your fight yet. We are ashamed of your lack of spunk, lack of grit, lack of action, lack of manly aggressiveness in your own defense. Out of the 90,000 subscribers of The Northwestern Agriculturist, only 31,224 actually signed our petition to Congress, although of the other 59,000 farmers who failed to lift their hand in their own defense, we believe there was scarcely one who did not wish the law repealed--if they ever around themselves enough to think of it at all. That is what discourages any movement in defense of farmers. Farmers are so lethargic, so slow to fight for themselves, so willing to let others do their fighting, so filled with "slow enthusiasm," so "easy" in assuming that "Maybe it is not so bad as it seems," so suspicious of their own friends who ask them to take action in their own defense. Now, you 59,000 subscribers, who have not yet signed our petition, WAKE UP! SIGN IT NOW! Get your neighboring farmers to sign it We shall send another barrel of signatures, a little later. Does the battle end with the first volley! NEVER! We have just begin to fight. We have seen the enemy dismayed--the Senate confused, though not by the farmer's attack alone. But they are panic-stricken in Washington! Now fight! Men, the victory is in sight! Be men and fight like men! Don't slink and wait for Europe to protest on its contemptible plea for the print-paper market, when your own millions of dollars are at stake. Farmers, we beg of you to rally with us! Sign the demand that Congress THAN THAT. SENATE VOTES TO REPEAL IT IS sometimes the unexpected that produces the most important results in the political world, as well as in other affairs. The United States Senate, on Thursday, May 31, voted, most unexpectedly, to repeal the Canadian Reciprocity Law. The Senate's action alone does not effect a repeal, until the House also votes the same way, but it puts the Senate on record as favoring immediate repeal. Verily the world moves! The story of the Senate's significant action is told by the Associated Press dispatch, as follows: Washington, May 31.--The Senate repealed the Canadian reciprocity act, including the section which permits the importation of print paper free of duty from Canada. The vote was 37 to 27. It was a non- partisan vote. The matter came up in a most unusual way, and when the roll call was completed, the alignment on the amendment was not significant of any particular school of political thoughts. Senator Gronna of North Dakota, a Republican progressive, precipitated the matter of offering an amendment to the bill revising the metal schedule, which proposed to repeal all of the Canadian reciprocity act except the section which provides for free print paper. Then Senator Gallinger, a Republican regular, felt inspired to offer a substitute to Senator Gronna's proposed amendment to repeal the Canadian reciprocity act in its entirety. Senator Gallinger suggested softly that he didn't expect his amendment would appeal to the Senate, but he desired to sound that body on the matter. Senator Cummins, another progressive, explained that he could not vote for the Gallinger amendment, because the effect of adopting it would be to restore a duty of $3.75 provided in the Payne-Aldrich bill on importations of print paper from Canada. Cummins for $2 Duty Senator Cummins explained that a duty of $2 a ton fairly represented the difference in the cost of producing print paper in the United States and in Canada. He thereupon offered a provision to Senator Gallinger's amendment, which enacted that hereafter $2 a ton shall be imposed and collected on importations of print paper, no matter from what country the importation may come. This proposal was then adopted by the Senate, by a majority of ten--37 yeas and 27 nays. Progressive Republicans, like Borah, Bourne, Clapp and Gronna voted for it, along with such regular Republicans as Brandege, Clark of Wyoming, Crane of Massachusetts, and Penrose of Pennsylvania. Among the senators voting against it were Bristow and Poindexter, progressive Republicans. The effect of the adoption of the amendment, if it remains in conference and the bills should become a law, would be to restore the duty on print paper, so far as all practical purposes are concerned. Nearly all the importations of print paper in the United States now come from Canada, under the Canadian reciprocity act, were free of duty. While on the face of it, the amendment purports to make a reduction in the duty from $3.75 a ton to $2 aa ton, the reduction will not be felt by consumers, who do their importing from Canada instead of from those countries where the duty of $3.75 a ton applies. Say Nations Have Protested After the adoptions of the amendment a number of senators explained that the state department had been the state department, and was intended to meet the embarrassments growing out of the protests from foreign governments. It is a Senatorial acknowledgement of the Administration blunder on "The Crime of 1911." The fight is not yet won. It is only a tactical maneuver for advantage toward the ultimate repeal. The Senate alone can not repeal the law, and the Democratic House has not yet been won to vote for it. It is noteworthy, too, that even the Senate's action is taken without any open recognition of the wrong done to farmers by the law. Farmers have not been considered yet. The Senate has moved to vote for the repeal, not by consideration of protection to American agriculture in American markets, but because of diplomatic pressure brought by European nations protesting against our giving, in this Reciprocity Pact, Canadian print paper free admission to the United States, while discriminating against European paper. It is a fight of the paper mills and foreign diplomats, that counted mainly in this repeal vote of the Senate. Who are American farmers, anyhow? Do they elect senators? Of course, many real champions of our farming interests, like Senators Gronna and Clapp and other Northwestern senators, took advantage of the situation to boost the repeal, which they knew was in the interest of farmers, but they had fought the law from the beginning. There was no change of attitude. It was not American agricultural interests that changed a single senatorial vote--a Penrose or a Crane, for example. No, Senator Crane is a paper manufacturer and Senator Penrose is a political boss about out of a job. What do they care for farmers? They are influenced by foreign diplomacy and commercial considerations, but not at all by American agriculture. According to Representative Helgesen of North Dakota, there is a growing sentiment in the House in favor of repeal of Reciprocity, and not only that, but it is understood that President Taft will sign a repeal bill. We do not feel so optimistic, as this report indicates, as to President Taft's signing the bill but it is worth while to put it up to him. Mr. Helegesen says, "Practically every Republican in the House will vote for repeal, if given a chance, and I believe we can get enough Democrats to carry it." [*House wavers?*] It is urgent, therefore, that farmers should rally immediately to the fight for repeal. Make a demonstration now and crowd the congressmen who are wavering and are about ready to come over. Help us get another barrel of signatures to the Repeal Petition off to Washington soon. NEW YORK charity workers have come to the conclusion that it is impracticable to induce immigrants who were not farmers in the old country to become farmers in this land. It is all very well to cry "Back to the soil," but the cry is that of a theorist only. City-trained men and women, as a rule, can not and will not try to be farmers. "The Collins "apple barrel" will be as famous as Tilden's Baril" THE NORTHWESTERN AGRICULTURALIST (573) [*9*] June 15, 1912 BARRELED PETITION TAKEN FOR APPLES Document Signed by 31,000 Minnesotans Asking Repeal of Reciprocity Law Sent to Clapp. FRUIT, THOUGHT SENATOR Rescued From Obscurity by Representative Steenerson and Presented to House. (From the Pioneer Press) Washington, June 1.--A petition signed by 31,000 Minnesota farmers urging the repeal of the Canadian reciprocity agreement was presented to the House today by Representative Steenerson. The signers were procured through the efforts of P. V. Collins, editor of the Northwestern Agriculturalist. Had he not written to Mr. Steenerson that the petition had been sent to Senator Clapp, and that Mr. Steenerson could get it from him, it is doubtful how long it might have remained in obscurity* in the senator's office. The petition was shipped in an apple barrel to Senator Clapp, who thought the contents were juicy samples of Minnesota products. At least that was what his clerk said when Mr. Steenerson, upon learning the whereabouts of the petition, went to Senator Clapp's committee room for it. Meanwhile Representative Prince, of Illinois, who controlled the time of the House, was holding in reserve the speaker's recognition of Mr. Steenerson until he could get back to the floor with the petition. Taps the Barrel of Apples "What are you after?" asked a clerk in Senator Clapp's office when Representative Steenerson rushed in and hastily seized an apple barrel that had arrived for Senator Clapp a few days before. "What are you after? That barrel contains apples!" exclaimed the clerk. "Apples, nothing!" replied the Congressman. "That barrel has a petition from Minnesota for the repeal of the Canadian Reciprocity law which I am going to present in the House right away." Whereupon he kicked in the head of the barrel, scattered the paper in which it was packed, and rushed back to the floor of the House in time to secure the desired recognition. "Mr. Chairman," said Sr. Steenerson, breathlessly, "I have here a petition which I desire to read to the House. I am standing now in the back part of the House, but if the petition were stretched out it would more than reach the front part of the chamber and back again." The document was then read in full. In substance it avowed that while the reciprocity pact put the products of Northwestern farms into unprotected competition with Canadian products, it did not make proportionate reductions on other products and manufactured articles of Canada and America. It would result in a loss to the farmers of Minnesota and the Dakotas alone of a million dollars weekly, it declared, should Canada adopt it, and a calamitous loss to all American farmers. Basis of Request Mr. Steenerson declared that the law should be repealed, which was justified alone on the theory that the farmers were to have compensation, in other tariff legislation for their loss on Canadian reciprocity. "That was the condition precedent which the Democrats laid down when they passed the reciprocity bill," he said. "With the present outlook and the likelihood that no tariff bill will be enacted at this session, they ought to repeal that law." Mr. Henry, of Texas, quoted Colonel Roosevelt on reciprocity in an attempt to embarrass the Minnesota man. Mr. Steen on declared that whatever Mr. Roosevelt might have said in the past, he was right now, "and the sooner the gentlemen on the other side come over to that view," he added, "the better for their political future. PETITION FOUND BY STEENER. SON IN APPLE BARREL WASINGTON, June 1. - Members of the Minnesota delegation who are interested In the repeal of the Canadian reciprocity law have a good joke on the clerks in Senator Clapp's office. Some days ago a barrel which was believed to contain apples, was received at Mr. Clapp's office. The barrel remained there untouched until Representative Steenerson rushed in yesterday and proceeded to break it open. "What's the matter, Mr. Steenerson?" asked one of the clerks. "That barrel has apples in it." "Apples, nothing!" shouted Steenerson. "That barrel has a petition for the repeal of the Canadian reciprocity law, which I am going to present in the House right away.' It didn't take the Crookston congressman long to demonstrate the truth of his statement. Having dumped the petition out on the floor, he grabbed it and legged back to the House, arriving just in time to present it. - Minneapolis Journal, YOUTH DAKOTA gave Roosevelt a handsome majority, with La Follette second. Taft also ran. OUR PETITION TO REPEAL THE Congressional Record publishes the proceedings in the House of Representatives on Friday, May 31, when Congressman Halvor Steenerson presented The Northwestern Agriculturist's petition for the repeal of the Canadian Reciprocity law. The following extract from the official record will interest the 31,224 signers of the petition. Since we shipped the barrelful of signatures on to Washington, several hundred more names have reached us, and we expect ma hundred more to arrive. These will be added to the petition in Washington. The Congressional Record's report of the discussion In the House follows: Mr. Prince - Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Steenerson). Mr. Steenerson - Mr. Chairman, I have here a petition which I desire to read to the House. I am standing now in the back part of the Hall, but If the petition were stretched out it would more than reach to the front part of the Hall and back again. It is as follows: Repeal Reciprocity Whereas at the Sixty-second session of Congress, upon the recommendation of President Taft, there was passed a bill putting into effect a so-called reciprocity paet with Canada, whereby all the products of American farms, especially of Northwestern farms, were to be put into unprotected competition with prod- ucts from the Canadian farms, by free trade upon all Canadian grains and other farm products; Whereas said reciprocity pact did [* see page 10 sure*] Repeal Reciprocity Whereas, At the Sixty-second session of Congress, upon the recommendation of President Taft, there was passed a bill putting into effect i so-called Reciprocity Pact with Canada, whereby all the "products of American farms, especially Northwestern farms, were to be put into unprotected competition with products from the Canadian farms, by free trade upon all Canadian grains and other form products; Whereas, Said Reciprocity Pact did not make proportionate reduction on machinery nor on other products of Canadian and American manufactories, or other Canadian and American industries, whereby Americans, as whole, would be given an equivalent advantage in the Canadian markets: Whereas, Since American farmers are obliged to buy their supplies in 1 tariff-protected market at American market ,rates, therefore American farmers are justly entitled to a fair protection of the American market for their own farm products; Whereas, The difference between the export price grain (which is the Canadian price and which would under Reciprocity become the American price also) and the yearly average Minneapolis and Duluth price, amounts, to the farmers of Minnesota and the Dakotas alone, to over fifty million dollars year, about a million dollars a week, and a similar difference applies more or less to their staple crops to he competed against by Canada; less to other states in proportion to their staple crops to be competed against by Canada; Whereas, The law having been passed by our Congress and signed by President Taft, leaves the situation entirely in the hands of Canada to pass a similar-law now or any time, without further action upon the part of the United States, whereby all the evils of this so-called Reciprocity,with its calamitous loss to American farmers, would become an actuality, unless Congress first repeals its passage of the law: Whereas, The recent elections in Canada gave the party opposed to Reciprocity, only a small majority, which is in danger of being reversed at any time even In political exigencies in Parliament without another popular election; THEREFORE, WE, the FARMERS OF THE NORTHWEST, FEELING THAT MANY MEMBERS OF THE SIXTY-SECOND CONGRESS VOTED FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE RECIPROCITY BILL WITHOUT A FULL REALIZATION OF THE INJURY WHICH THE SCHEDULES WOULD INFLICT UPON AMERICAN FARMING, AND OTHER INTERESTS, DO NOW PETITION AND URGE UPON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THR LAW, BEFORE CANADA PUTS IT INTO EFFECT."The Collins "apple barrel" will be as famous as Tildan's }[?]" THE NORTHWESTERN AGRICULTURALIST June 15, 1912 BARRELED PETITION TAKEN FOR APPLES Document Signed by 31,000 Minnesotans Asking Repeal of Reciprocity Law Sent to Clapp. FRUIT, THOUGHT SENATOR Rescued From Obscurity by Represenative Steenerson and Presented to House. (From the Pioneer Press) Washington, June 1.--A petition signed by 31,000 Minnesota farmers urging the repeal of the Canadian reciprocity agreement was presented to the House today by Representative Steenerson. The signers were procured through the efforts of P. V. Collins, editor of the Northwestern Agriculturalist. Had he not written to Mr. Steenerson that the petition had been sent to Senator Clapp, and that Mr. Steenerson could get it from him, it is doubtful how long it might have remained in obscurity* in the senator's office. The petition was shipped in an apple barrel to Senator Clapp, who thought the contents were juicy samples of Minnesota products. At least that was what his clerk said when Mr. Steenerson, upon learning the whereabouts of the petition, went to Senator Clapp's committee room for it. Meanwhile Representative Prince, of Illinois, who controlled the time of the House, was holding in reserve the speaker's recognition of Mr. Steenerson until he could get back to the floor with the petition. Taps the Barrel of Apples "What are you after?" asked a clerk in Senator Clapp's office when Representative Steenerson rushed in and hastily seized an apple barrel that had arrived for Senator Clapp a few days before. "What are you after? That barrel contains apples!" exclaimed the clerk. "Apples, nothing!" replied the Congressman. "That barrel has a petition from Minnesota for the repeal of the Canadian Reciprocity law which I am going to present in the House right away." Whereupon he kicked in the head of the barrel, scattered the paper in which it was packed, and rushed back to the floor of the House in time to secure the desired recognition. "Mr. Chairman," said Sr. Steenerson, breathlessly, "I have here a petition which I desire to read to the House. I am standing now in the back part of the House, but if the petition were stretched out it would more than reach the front part of the chamber and back again." The document was then read in full. In substance it avowed that while the products of Northwestern farms into unprotected competition with Canadian products, it did not make proportionate reductions on other products and manufactured articles of Canada and America. It would result in a loss to the farmers of Minnesota and the Dakotas alone of a million dollars weekly, it declared, should Canada adopt it, and a clamitous loss to all American farmers. Basis of Request Mr. Steenerson declared that the law should be repealed, which was justified alone on the theory that the farmers were t have compensation in other tariff legislation for their loss on Canadian reciprocity. "That was the condition precedent which the Democrats laid down when they attempt to embarrass the Minnesota man. Mr. Steenerson declared that whatever Mr. Roosevelt might have said in the past, he was right now, "and the sooner the gentlemen on the other side come over to that view," he added, "the better for their political future. PETITION FOUND BY STEENER- SON IN APPLE BARREL WASHINGTON, June 1.—Mem- bers of the Minnesota delega- tion who are interested in the repeal of the Canadian reciprocity law have a good joke on the clerks in Senator Clapp's office. Some days ago a bar- rel which was believed to contain apples, was received at Mr. Clapp's office. The barrel remained there untouched until Representative Stee- nerson rushed in yesterdayand pro- ceeded to break it open. "What's the matter, Mr. Steener- son?" asked one of the clerks. "That barrel has apples in it." "Apples, nothing!" shouted Stee- nerson. "That barrel has a petition for the repeal of the Canadian reci- procity law, which I am going to pre- sent in the House right away." It didn't take the Crookston con- gressman long to demonstrate the truth of his statement. Having dumped the petition out on the floor, he grabbed it and legged back to the House, arriving just in time to pre- sent it. —Minnesota Journal. SOUTH DAKOTA gave Roosevelt a handsome majority, with La Follette second. Taft also ran. [?] western Agriculturist's petition for the repeal of the Canadian Reciproc- ity law. The following extract from the official record will interest the 31,224 signers of the petition. Since we shipped the barrelful of signa- tures on to Washingt[on], several hun- dred more names have reached us, and we expect ma[ny] hundred more to arrive. These will be added to the petition in Washington. The Congressional Record's re- port of the discussion in the House follows: Mr. Prince—Mr. Chairman, I yield twelve minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Steenerson]. Mr. Steenerson—Mr. Chairman, I have here a petition which I desire toread to the House. I am standing now in the back part of the Hall, but if the petition were stretched out it would more than reach to the front part of the Hall an[d] back again. It is as follows: Repeal Reciprocity Whereas at the Sixty-second session of Congress, upon the recommenda- tion ofPresident Taft, there was passed a bill putting into effect a so-called reciprocity pact with Can- ada, whereby all the products of American farms, especially of North- western farms, were to be put into unprotected competition with prod- ucts from the Canadian farms, by free trade upon all Canadian grains and other farm products; Whereas said reciprocity pact did [*see page 10 sure*] Repeal Reciprocity Whereas, At the Sixty-second session of Congress, upon the recommendation of President Taft, there was passeda bill putting into effect a so-called Reciprocity Pact with Canada, whereby all the products of American farms, especially of Northwestern farms, were to be put into unprotected competition with products from the Canadian farms, by free trade upon all Canadian grains and other farm products; Whereas, Said Reciprocity Pact did not make a proportionate reduction on machinery nor on any other products of Canadian and American manufactories, or other Canadian and American industries, whereby AMericans, as a whole, would be given an equivalent advantage in the Canadian markets; Whereas, Since American farmers are obliged to buy their supplies in a tariff-protected market at AMerican market rates, therefore American farmers are justly entitled to a fair protection of the American market for their own farm products; Whereas, The difference between the export price on grain (which is the Canadian price and which would under Reciprocity become the American price also) and the yearly average Minneapolis and Duluth price, amounts, to the farmers of Minnesota and the Dakotas alone, to over fifty million dollars a year, or about a million dollars a week, and a similar difference applies more or less to other states in propor- tion to their staple crops to be competed against Canada; Whereas, The law having been passed by our Congress and signed by President Taft, leaves the situation entirely in the hands of Canada to pass a similar law now or at any time, without further action upon the part of the United States, whereby all the evils of this so-called Reciprocity,with its calamitous loss to American farmers, would become an actuality, unless Congress first repeals its passage of the law; Whereas, The recent elections in Canada gave the party opposed to Reciprocity, only a small majority, which is in danger of being reversed at any time even in political exigencies in Parliament without another popular election; THEREFORE, WE, THE FARMERS OF THE NORTHWEST, FEELING THAT MANY MEMBERS OF THE SIXTY-SECOND CON- GRESS VOTED FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE RECIPROCITY BILL WITHOUT A FULL REALIZATION OF THE INJURY WHICH THE SCHEDULES WOULD INFLICT UPON AMERICAN FARMING, AND OTHER INTERESTS, DO NOW PETITION AND URGE UPON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE LAW, BEFORE CANADA PUTS IT INTO EFFECT. BOX NAME Home Post Office R. F. D. State Paste on a sheet of writing paper for additional signatures. Mail this Petition to The N. W. Agriculturist, Minneapolis, Minn.10 (574) THE NORTHWESTERN AGRICULTURIST June 15, 1912 not make a proportionate reduction on machinery, nor on any other products of Canadian and American manufactures, or other Canadian and American industries, whereby Americans, as a whole, would be given an equivalent advantage in the Canadian markets; Whereas since American farmers are obliged to buy their supplies in a tariff-protected market at American market rates, therefore American farmers are justly entitled to a fair protection of the American market for their own farm products; Whereas the difference between the export price on grain (which is the Canadian price, and which would under reciprocity become the American price also) and the yearly average Minneapolis and Duluth price amounts to the farmers of Minnesota and the Dakotas alone to over $50,000,000 a year, or about a million dollars a week, and a similar difference applies more or less to other states in proportion to their staple crops to be competed against by Canada; Whereas the law having been passed by our Congress and signed by President Taft, leaves the situation entirely in the hands of Canada to pass a similar law now or at any time without further action upon the part of the United States, whereby all the evils of this so-called reciprocity, with the calamitous loss to American farmers, would become an actuality unless Congress first repeals its passage of the law; Whereas the recent elections in Canada gave the party opposed to reciprocity only a small majority, which is in danger of being reversed at any time, even in political exigencies in Parliament, without another popular election: Therefore We, the farmers of the Northwest, feeling that many members of the Sixty-second Congress voted for the passage of the reciprocity bill without a full realization of the injury which the schedules would inflict upon American farming and other interests, do now petition and urge upon the United States Congress to repeal the law before Canada puts it into effect. . . . Now, I want to file this or leave it in the basket to go to the proper committee. As will be observed, it is a genuine document, containing 31,000 signatures of farmers who farm and who know what they are talking about. I will say that when the act was passed — Mr. Rucker, of Colorado — I want to ask unanimous consent to be allowed to sign this petition. Mr. Steenerson — Well, that is all right. I will say nearly every industry, whether it be the industry of manufacturing or—manufacturing prefers stability and certainly in the law affecting it. It is not right to leave the farmers in suspense as to the tariff on their products. Mr. Good—Is the gentleman willing to pass the petition over on that side of the House and permit some of those who voted for reciprocity to now sign the petition? Mr. Steenerson—Certainly, and I believe, as a matter of party advantage, that all the gentlemen on the other side will be willing to vote for the repeal of reciprocity, because they now see that without the repeal of that law they are placing the farmers at a disadvantage. Mr. Lobeck—Will the gentleman yield? Mr. Steenerson—Certainly. Mr. Lobeck—Was this petition signed before Roosevelt changed his mind in regard to reciprocity? Mr. Farr—He did not change his mind. Mr. Lobeck—Yes; he said at first he was in favor of it and since then he is down on it. Mr. Steenerson—With respect to that I am very proud of Roosevelt having changed his mind. I am sorry the Democrats have not changed their minds and I hope they [illegible] yield for a question? Mr. Steenerson—Yes. Mr. Gudger—I would like to ask the gentleman if he would not be willing to pass this petition to President Taft and have him sign it before passing it to the Democratic side of the House. [Applause on the Democratic side.] Mr. Steenerson—I think it would be a useless task to present it to President Taft, and if the Democrats are so foolish as to follow his lead I think they deserve the defeat that will certainly be dealt them at the next election. [Applause on the Republican side.] The only way that I can possibly see of their success will be for them to accept the inevitable and recognize, as they said in the debate, that to pass reciprocity alone without any other tariff legislation would be unfair to the farmers. Therefore, with the present outlook in regard to tariff legislation and the likelihood that no tariff bill will be enacted during the balance of the session, they ought to repeal that law, which alone was justified on the theory that the farmer were to have compensation in other tariff legislation for their loss by Canadian reciprocity. That was the condition precedent which the Democrats laid down when they passed the reciprocity bill. Mr. Gudger—Mr. Chairman— The Chairman—Does the gentleman yield? Mr. Steenerson—Yes. Mr. Gudger—I would like to ask the gentleman, predicting the success of his party, if he predicts that success upon the ground that Taft is to be nominated for President at Chicago? Mr. Steenerson—I predict it upon the success of the usual wise deliberations of the Republican National Convention. [Applause on the Republican side.]. They know what to do and they will select the proper man. Mr. Henry of Texas—If the gentleman will yield to me, I would like to ask him if he remembers this letter? Mr. Steenerson—Did I write it? Mr. Henry of Texas—No; the gentleman did not write it: Dear Mr. President: It seems to me that what you propose to do with Canada is admirable from every standpoint. I firmly believe in free trade with Canada for both economic and political reasons. Theodore Roosevelt. [Applause on the Democratic side.] Mr. Steenerson—That is not free trade with Canada. I think that the writer of that letter was laboring under a misapprehension. Free trade with Canada was not the proposition of the Canadian agreement. It was free trade for the farmer, but it was protective duties on manufactures. The Chairman—The time of the gentleman has expired. Mr. Henry of Texas—Was he laboring under a misapprehension then or now? Mr. Steenerson—He is certainly right now, and the sooner the gentlemen on the other side come over to that view the better for their political future. Mr. Hay—Mr. Chairman, I move that the committee do now rise and report the bill with amendments to the House, with the recommendation that the amendments be agreed to and that the bill as amended do pass. Mr. Steenerson—Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks in the Record. ________________________________________ ENDORSED BY FARMERS Illinois Farmers for Roosevelt Dear Mr. Collins: Enclosed you will find a petition for the repeal of Reciprocity, with thirty signatures. I took the petition to the election with me, and every man that saw it signed. The whole country knows by this time what the farmers of Illinois think [illegible] can party. I believe almost all the farmers of this state, of both parties, will vote for Roosevelt for President. Our representative in Congress, Hon. G. W. Prince, stood by the farmers against the big interests in this shameful agreement. Thanking you for your good work and wishing all the other farm pa- papers would take it up, I am Yours very truly, Illinois. John B. Stevens. Afraid of What? Dear Mr. Collins: You ask in one of your editorials, "Are you serfs that you dread the lash?" Yes. "Slaves that you dare not speak?" Yes. I have for many years tried to get the farmer to organize. They say "the officers are sworn in to do right, and we vote for the right man and that is all we can do. We are busy rustling for money to pay interest and taxes." The farms here are owned by men in town and big Eastern concerns, so we have to be careful. Minnesota. Wm. Tahman ______________________________________ ROADBEDS AND RAILROADS While I have been traveling I have noted a number of things which will occur to a man who is not an expert in transportation. Probably the first thing that the observing man will note is that the heavy steel rail has done much for the advancement of the world's transportation. The bessemer process of making steel has made this possible. Such heavy rails could not be made if we were confined to the old method of making rails. Without the steel rail, transportation would be at a standstill today. Upon these heavy rails are being run those enormous locomotives that will always attract attention and surprise from those unaccustomed to see them. Their very magnitude impresses one. I recall the locomotive of my boyhood days, which is a mere toy, when compared with these great locomotives. They are so much larger and the little smokestack looks so stubby when compared with the great flaring one that was mounted upon the tiny boiler of years ago. One who has not a memory of over sixty years can better understand the great change which has come to railroading by going to the museum in Chicago and seeing for himself the kind of locomotives that were used over half a century ago. The roadbeds of our great railway systems are most carefully prepared. These roads demand much labor. The rails are very infrequently broken I have watched from the observation car for many miles and have taken pleasure in noting these roadbeds. They have been prepared for heavy freight and travel. From time to time gravel from a gravel bed is used in place of broken rock for ballast. I recently saw a new kind of ballast. This was made by burning what is called adobe clay. This burning process turned that clay to a red color. O. C. Gregg. _______________________________________ CLEARING LAND Trees, brush, down timber and stumps withhold ten millions of acres of land from cultivation in Northern Minnesota. The clearing of this land is the most important economic problem of the state. Under cultivation, it would give employment and support to one hundred thousand families. It would add one hundred millions of dollars to the channels of trade annually. It would make a good road possible for every section line and a consolidated rural school for every township. It is not the cost of clearing land that is the great obstacle. A farm cleared and under the plow will always sell for more than the cost of clearing, plus the purchasing price of the uncleared land. The difficulty is, that the clearing of land to the farmer from the prairie sections is a new kind of work and a work that [illegible] brush scythe are the tools required for cutting brush. Cut the brush and small trees even with the ground. This is important, as the land can then be mowed over, which is impossible when the stubs are left five or ten inches above the ground as is commonly done. The brush should be piled closely, not thrown together, or it will not burn well. Old logs and trees should be skidded together with a team, and if dry at the time, should be burned the same day, as a large pile of logs, half decayed, will dry out slowly when rained upon. If the stumps are to be removed at the same time the brush and down timber is removed, it is well to defer burning the brush and piling the logs till the stumps are out, then pile the stumps on the brush and log piles, and burn all together. To pile everything up in good shape and then start a fire in each pile and go away and leave the burning to take care of itself, is too often more than double the work of burning. Burning requires the care and skill of a fireman. A big fire will burn anything and everything but it has to be kept big by rolling the parts closer together as they burn, by throwing the outside material into the center. By keeping the parts together, it will all burn, and burn easily and quickly; but let the fire once go out, with the pile only half or two-thirds burned, and it will require twice as much work to burn what remains as if the first fire was carefully tended. In gathering up stumps that have been blasted, it is well to burn them at the same time. Start the fire and pile the stumps on the fire instead of piling all the material before burning. Start three or four fires in different parts of the field, so that the loads will not have to be hauled too far. By burning the material in small piles and by having three or four fires going at once, the load can be driven up close to the fire and thrown in by hand, piling each successive load on the fire that is most burned out so that the heat will not be too intense to work near it. A. J. McGuire. _________________________________________ MORE SETTLERS WANTED Editor Northwestern Agriculturist: I have not much time to read the papers, but always look over The Northwestern Agriculturist to see if anything is said about my section of country. My farm is in Pine County, two and one-half miles from town. I have not seen much in your paper from Pine County, but it seems with the markets and the productive land that is found here, it should all be under cultivation in a few years. Land can still be had here, three or four miles from town, for $20 per acre, and one acre put into cabbage, for instance, will pay for three or four acres in a year. The land is not very hard to clear. But our great need is this—we want more settlers. I hope that through your splendid paper you will be able to send some this way, instead of all going out on the prairie land. We have plenty of wood, good water and soil, and are near to markets, as we have two railroads, each one about two miles away. Wishing you prosperity, I remain yours truly, Norman Evans. __________________________________________ ROTATION OF CROPS Corn and potato crops well cultivated save moisture, destroy weeds, rid the land of wheat and flax insects and diseases, incorporate stable manure when applied and make the land produce good flax, wheat and barley crops when they follow. Clover, alfalfa, and field peas are crops which gather nitrogen from the air and will, if they are fed to live stock, add materially to the fertility of the soil. Grass crops tend to keep the land from blowing. Growing of these crops makes the keeping of live stock a necessity. The men who have on machinery, nor on any other prod- ucts of Canadian and American man- ufactures, or other Canadian and American industries, whereby Ameri- cans, as a whole, would be given an equivalent advantage in the Cana- dian markets; Whereas since American farmers are obliged to buy their supplies in a tariff-protected market at American market rates, therefore American farmers are justly entitled to a fair protection of the American market for their own farm products; Whereas the difference between the export price on grain (which is the Canadian price and which would under reciprocity become the Ameri- can price also) and the yearly aver- age Minneapolis and Duluth price amounts to the farmers of Minnesota and the Dakotas alone to over $50,- 000,000 a year, or about a million dollars a week, and a similar differ- ence applies more or less to other states in proportion to their staple crops to be competed against by Canada; Whereas the law having been passed by our Congress and signed by President Taft, leaves the situa- tion entirely in the hands of Canada to pass a similar law now or at any time without further action upon the part of the United States, whereby all the evils of this so-called reci- procity, with the calamitous loss to American farmers, would become an actuality unless Congress first re- peals its passage of the law; Whereas the recent elections in Canada gave the party opposed to reciprocity only a small majority, which is in danger of being reversed at any time, even in political exigen- cies in Parliament, without another popular election: Therefore We, the farmers of the Northwest, feeling that many members of the Sixty-second Congress voted for the passage of the reciprocity bill with- out a full realization of the injury which the schedules would inflict upon American farming and other interests, do now petition and urge upon the United States Congress to repeal the law before Canada puts it into effect. Now, I want to file this or leave it in the basket to go to the proper committee. As will be observed, it is a genuine document, containing $1,- 000 signatures of farmers who farm and who know what they are talking about. I will say that when the act was passed-- Mr. Rucker, of Colorado-- Will the gentleman yield? Mr. Steenerson-- Certainly. Mr. Rucker, of Colorado-- I want to ask unanimous consent to be al- lowed to sign this petition. Mr. Steenerson-- Well, that is all right. I will say nearly every in- dustry, whether it be the industry of manufacturing or -- manufacturing prefers stability and certainty in the law affecting it. It is not right to leave the farmers in suspense as to the tariff on their products. Mr. Good -- Is the gentleman willing to pass the petition over on that side of the House and permit some of those who voted for reciprocity to now sign the petition? Mr. Steenerson -- Certainly, and I believe, as a matter of party advantage, that all the gentlemen on the other side will be willing to vote for the repeal of reciprocity, because they now see that without the repeal of that law they are placing the farmers at a disadvantage. Mr. Lobeck -- Will the gentleman yield? Mr. Steenerson -- Certainly. Mr. Lobeck -- Was this petition sign before Roosevelt changed his mind in regard to reciprocity? Mr. Farr -- He did not change his mind. Mr. Lobeck -- Yes; he said at first he was in favor of it and since then he is down on it. Mr. Steenerson -- With respect to that I am very proud of Roosevelt having changed his mind. I am sorry the Democrats have not changed their minds, and I hope they will, and if they follow the illustrious example of the sage of Oyster Bay I think they will possibly come in and join with us and repeal the reciprocity law. Mr. Gudger -- Will the gentleman Mr. Steenerson -- Yes. Mr. Gudger -- I would like to ask the gentleman if he would not be willing to pass this petition to President Taft and have him sign it before passing it to the Democratic side of the House. [Applause on the Democratic side.] Mr. Steenerson -- I think it would be a useless task to present it to President Taft, and if the Democrats are so foolish as to follow his lead I think they deserve the defeat that will certainly be dealt them at the next election. [Applause on the Republican side.] The only way that I can possibly see of their success will be for them to accept the inevitable and recognize, as they said in the debate, that to pass reciprocity alone without any other tariff legislation would be unfair to the farmers. Therefore, with the present outlook in regard to tariff legislation and the likelihood that no tariff bill will be enacted during the balance of the session, they ought to repeal that law, which alone was justified on the theory that the farmers were to have compensation in other tariff legislation for their loss by Canadian reciprocity. That was the condition precedent which the Democrats laid down when they passed the reciprocity bill. Mr. Gudger -- Mr. Chairman -- The Chairman -- Does the gentleman yield? Mr. Steenerson -- Yes. Mr. Gudger -- I would like to ask the gentleman, predicting the success of this party, if he predicts that success upon the ground that Taft is to be nominated for President at Chicago? Mr. Steenerson -- I predict it upon the success of the usual wise deliberations of the Republican National Convention. [Applause on the Republican side.] They know what to do and they will select the proper man. Mr. Henry of Texas -- If the gentleman will yield to me, I would like to ask him if he remember this letter? Mr. Steenerson -- Did I write it? Mr. Henry of Texas -- No; the gentleman did not write it: Dear Mr. President: It seems to me that what you propose to do with Canada is admirable from every standpoint. I firmly believe in free trade with Canada for both economic and political reasons. Theodore Roosevelt. [Applause on the Democratic side.] Mr. Steenerson -- That is not free trade with Canada. I think that the writer of that letter was laboring under a misapprehension. Free trade with Canada was not the proposition of the Canadian agreement. It was free trade for the farmer, but it was protective duties on manufactures. The Chairmain -- The time of the gentleman has expired. Mr. Henry of Texas -- Was he laboring under a misapprehension then or now? Mr. Steenerson -- He is certainly right now, and the sooner the gentlemen of the other side come over to that view the better for their political future. Mr. Hay -- Mr. Chairman, I move that the committe do now rise and report the bill with amendments to the House, with the recommendation that the amendments be agreed to and that the bill as amended do pass. Mr. Steenerson -- Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks in the Record. ENDORSED BY FARMERS Illinois Farmers for Roosevelt Dear Mr. Collins: Enclosed you will find a petition for the repeal of Reciprocity, with thirty signatures. I took the petition to the election with me, and every man that saw it signed. The whole country knows by this time what the farmers of Illinois think of Mr. W. H. Taft. I think they expressed their opinion very plainly at the recent election here. His nomination at Chicago in June will ensure a Democrat for President in November, by splitting the Republican farmers of this state, of both parties, will vote for Roosevelt for President. Our representative in Congress, Hon. G. W. Prince, stood by the farmers against the big interests in this shameful agreement. Thanking you for your good work and wishing all the other farm papapers would take it up, I am Yours very truly, Illinois. John B. Stevens. Afraid of What? Dear Mr. Collins: You ask in one of your editorials, "Are you serfs that you dread the lash?" Yes. "Slaves that you dare not speak?" Yes. I have for many years tried to get the farmers to organize. They say "the officers are sworn in to do right, and we vote for the right man and that is all we can do. We are busy rustling for money to pay interest and taxes." The farms here are owned by men in town and big Eastern concerns, so we have to be careful. Minnesota. Wm. Tahman. ROADBEDS AND RAILROADS While I have been traveling I have noted a number of things which will occur to a man who is not an expert in transportation. Probably the first thing that they observing man will noted is that the heavy steel rail has done much for the advancement of the world's transportation. The bessemer process of making steel has made this possible. Such heavy rails could not be made if we were confined to the old method of making rails. Without the steel rail, transportation would be at a standstill today. Upon these heavy rails are being run those enormous locomotives that will always attract attention and surprise from those unaccustomed to see them. Their very magnitude impresses one. I recall the locomotive of my boyhood days, which is a mere toy, when compared with these great locomotives. They are so much larger and the little smokestack looks so stubby when compared with the great flaring one that was mounted upon the tiny boiler of years ago. One who has not a memory of over sixty years can better understand the great change which has come to railroading by going to the museum in Chicago and seeing for himself the kind of locomotives that were used over half a century ago. The roadbeds of our great railway systems are most carefully prepared. These roads demand much labor. The rails are very infrequently broken. I have watched from the observation car for many miles and have taken pleasure in noting these roadbeds. They have been prepared for heavy freight and travel. From time to time gravel from a gravel bed is used in place of broken rock for ballast. I recently saw a new king of ballast. This was made by burning what is called adobe clay. This burning process turned that clay to a red color. O. C. Gregg. CLEARING LAND Trees, brush, down timber and stumps withhold ten millions of acres of land from cultivation in Northern Minnesota. The clearing of this land is the most important economic problem of the state. Under cultivation, it would give employment and support to one hundred thousand families. It would add one hundred millions of dollars to the channels of trade annually. It would made a good road possible for every section line and a consolidated rural school for every township. It is not the cost of clearing land that is the great obstacle. A farm cleared and under the plow will always sell for more than the cost of clearing, plus the purchasing price of the uncleared land. The difficulty is, that the clearing of land to the farmer from the prairie sections is a new kind of work, and a work that is not the most agreeable. Land clearing at its best is hard work, but when the work is conducted to the best advantage, it is the cheapest and surest way to secure a farm. A light double-bitted ax and a for cutting brush. Out the brush and small trees even with the ground. This is important, as the land can then be mowed over, which is impossible when the stubs are left five or ten inches above the ground as is commonly done. The brush should be piled closely, not thrown together, or it will not burn well. Old logs and trees should be skidded together with a team, and if dry at the time, should be burned the same day, as a large pile of logs, half decayed, will dry out slowly when rained upon. If the stumps are to be removed at the same time the brush and down timber is removed, it is well to defer burning the brush and piling the logs till the stumps are out, then pile the stumps on the brush and log piles, and burn all together. To pile everything up in good shape and then start a fire in each pile and go away and leave the burning to take care of itself, is too often more than double the work of burning. Burning requires the care and skill of a fireman. A big fire will burn anything and everything but it has to be kept big by rolling the parts closer together as they burn, by throwing the outside material into the center. By keeping the parts together, it will all burn, and burn easily and quickly; but let the fire once go out, with the pile only half or two-thirds burned, and it will require twice as much work to burn what remains as if the first fire was carefully tended. In gathering up stumps that have been blasted, it is well to burn them at the same time. Start the fire and pile the stumps on the fire instead of piling all the material before burning. Start three or four fires in different parts of the field, so that the loads will not have to be hauled too far. By burning the material in small piled and by having three or four fires going at once, the load can be driven up close to the fire and throws in by hand, piling each successive load on the fire that is most burned out so that the heat will not be too intense to work near it. A. J. McGuire. MORE SETTLERS WANTED Editor Northwestern Agriculturist: I have not much time to read the papers, but always look over The Northwestern Agriculturist to see if anything is said about my section of country. My farm is in Pine County, two and one-half miles from town. I have not seen much in your paper from Pine County, but it seems with the markets and the productive land that is found here, it should all be under cultivation in a few years. Land can still be had here, three or four miles from town, for $20 per acre, and once acre put into cabbage, for instance, will pay for three or four acres in a year. The land is not very hard to clear. But our great need is this -- we want more settlers. I hope that through your splendid paper you will be able to send some this way, instead of all going out on the prairie land. We have plenty of wood, good water and soil, and are near to markets, as we have two railroads, each one about two miles away. Wishing you prosperity, I remain yours truly, Norman Evans. ROTATION OF CROPS Corn and potato crops well cultivated save moisture, destroy weeds, rid the land of wheat and flax insects and diseases, incorporate stable manure when applied and make the land produce good flax, wheat and barley crops when they follow. Clover, alfalfa, and field peas are drops which gather nitrogen from the air and will, if they are fed to live stock, add materially to the fertility of the soil. Grass crops tend to keep the land from blowing. Growing of these crops makes the keeping of live stock a necessity. The men who have grown live stock are the most successful and thrifty. The frequency and order of these crops must be gauged for each individual farm according to its needs and most of them require two systems on two sets of fields. J. H. Shepperd.Encl in Smith 2-15-12To-night [photograph] To-night MINGO-ROOSEVELT CLUB ___________________________________________________________________________________ The next regular meeting of the club will be held in DREAMLAND THEATRE Monday, February 12, at 8 p. m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ This will be an interesting meeting, and everyone is welcome to attend, so long as the seats last. The doors will open promptly at 8 o'clock and those who first come will get the seats--the capacity is limited. ADMISSION FREE. ____________________________________________________________________________________ THERE WILL BE SPEAKING---MUSIC---STOGIES. An Informal, Jolly Good Time. ____________________________________________________________________________________ HON. DAVID B. SMITH, of Huntington Staate Senator from the Fifth West Virginia District will make the chief address. Senator Smith is an entertaining talker, and a self made man who has achieved distinction. Some yearrs ago he pulled an engine on the C. & O.—now he aids in the flights of the people for their rights. HEAR HIM. The plans, purposes and work of the club will be fully explained and discussed. Whether you are a member or not—no matter what your politics, creed, faith or religion—you are welcome, if you can find room inside. If you are not now a member, you are invited to join if eligible to membership. Anyone who will be entitled to a vote in this county next November and who favors Colonel Roosevelt for president, at the election in 1912. If you want to join see S. H. Goodloe, Jr., Chairman of the Membership committee or C. A. Wright, Secretary of the Club. No entrance fee. No Dues. Just Teddy, That's all. Special Notice to Members GOVERNOR GLASSCOCK has accepted an invitation to address the next meeting of the club at this meeting plans must be made for the meeting which he will address. Also if we are to go to Huntington by special train on the 22nd instant, as proposed, definite arrangements must now be made. For these reasons all members should attend, if possible. C. A. WRIGHT, J. LEVINE, SECRETARY. PRESIDENT.Encl in 2-15-12 Stearnsstray vote furnished the feature for the regular monthly meeting of the Brotherhood of Dougless Avenue Methodist church last night. Adjutant General Frank Dickson was to have spoken, but was call out of the city yesterday afternoon. The straw vote resulted as follows: President: Roosevelt, 15; Taft, 1; Wilson, 1; Clark, 1. Senator: Sherman, 11; Magill, 6; Lorimer, 1; Cullom, 1. Governor: Deneen, 7; Brown, 1; Yates, 1; Caldwell, 2; Jones, 2. Entertains Missionary SocietyEnc in Wilson 2-15-12 2-15-12[*St. Paul Dispatch 2/5-12*] Says T. R. LED LA FOLLETTE ON Roosevelt Asked Senator to Run, Then Knifed Him, Progressive's Manager Charges. HOUSER IN MINNEAPOLIS Tells Minnesota Supporters That "Fighting Bob's" Illness Is Not Serious—As to Cummins. "Roosevelt has betrayed La Fol- lette,"declared Walter L. Houser, managers of La Follette's campaign, at the Radisson hotel this morning. He is in the West to combat the tide of Roosevelt sentiment, which has become especially strong since the report of La Follette's physical collapse in Philadelphia. Mr. Houser was in conference with leading Progressives from all parts of Minnesota during the day. He leaves tonight for North Dakota, where he will organize for the presidential primary which is to be held March 19. He will visit Jamestown, Mandan, Bismarck and Fargo. He said La Follette's petition has already been filed with the secretary of state of North Dakota. Helped Bring on Collapse. Mr. Houser was bitter in his denunciation of Roosevelt. He declared that the La Follette men discovered "treachery" in the Roosevelt camp three months ago. This helped, he said, to overtax La Follette's nervous and physical energies. The Senator's condition, however, he declared, is not serious. La Follette is not confined to his bed, nor has he had a doctor. Asks if This is a Square Deal. "La Follette," he said, "became a candidate because Roosevelt asked him to run. He declared that the Progressives should have a candidate and urged Senator La Follette to announce his candidacy at once. Then he began, insidiously and secretly, to undermine La Follette's organization. Some people are already realizing that if this is the kind of a square deal which Roosevelt stands for, they do not want his kind. We control the balance of power in the national Republican committee. The South won't send a delegation to the national convention which will not be contested. The federal machine is busy selecting its delegates, but in each case the Roosevelt and Taft men are struggling for supremacy. This will result in a jumble of contested delegations. The Roosevelt organization will assist us in breaking up the solid Taft support in the South. Merry Fight in Committee. "The national committee, as you know, will be a preliminary committee on credentials. The last meeting of the committee showed that it is evenly divided between Taft and Roosevelt. The five votes which La Follette controls will constitute a sort of balance of power. Thinks Badger Can Dictate Nominee. "We can dictate the nominee of the next convention. In the North Roosevelt and Taft are about evenly divided, but between their camps are 150 or 200 delegates who will be sent to the national convention by presidential primaries. La Follette will procure possibly all these delegates. Going into the convention with this class of delegates, he will have a more potent force than all the others. An Active Candidate. "There is no question in my mind as to the attitude of Roosevelt. He is a candidate, and has been a candidate for the last three months. Those who have left our camp to get on his band wagon have dug their political graves. This movement has shown who our real friends are. We believe that La Follette has an additional strength inmary which is to be held march 19. He will visit Jamestown, Mandan, Bismarck and Fargo. He said La Follette's petition had already been filed with the secretary of state of North Dakota. Helped Bring on Collapse. Mr. Houser was bitter in his denunciation of Roosevelt. He decalred that the La Follette men discovered "treachery" in the Roosevelt camp three months ago. This helped, he said, to overtax La Follette's nervous and physical energies. The Senator's condition, however, he declared, is not serious. La Follette is not confined to his bed, nor has he had a doctor. Asks if This Is a Square Deal. "La Follette," he said, "became a candidate because Roosevelt asked him to run. He declared that the Progressives should have a candidate and urged Senator La Follette to announce his candidacy at once. Then he began, insidiously and secretly, to undermine La Follette's organization. Some people are already realizing that if this the kind of a square deal which Roosevelt stands for, they do not want his kind. We control the balance of power in the national Republic committee. The South won't send a delegation to the national convention which will not be contested. The federal machine is bust selecting its delegates, but in each case the Roosevelt and Taft men are struggling for supremacy. This will result in a jumble of contested delegations. The Roosevelt organization will assist us in breaking up the solid Taft support in the South. Merry Fight in Committee. "The national committee, as you know, will be a preliminary committee on credentials. The last meeting of the committee showed that it is evenly divided between Taft and Roosevelt. The five votes which La Follette controls will constitute a sort of balance of power. Thinks Badger Can Dictate Nominee. "We can dictate the nominee of the next convention. In the North Roosevelt and Taft are evenly divided, but between their camps are 150 or 200 delegates who will be sent to the national convention by presidential primaries. La Follette will procure possibly all these delegates. Going into the convention with this class of delegates, he will have a more potent force than all the others. An Active Candidate. "There is no question in my mind as to the attitude of Roosevelt. He is a candidate, and has been a candidate for the last three months. Those who have left our camp to get on his band wagon have dug their political graves. This movement has shown who our real friends are. We believe that La Follette has an additional strength in the present situation. Taft won't consent to Roosevelt's nomination, and Roosevelt won't consent to Taft's nomination." Cummins Refused Crown. Mr. Houser said that Senator La Follette was disappointed in the candidacy of Senator Cummins for the presidency. He declared that Senator La Follette, early in the history of the progressive movement, offered to withdraw in favor of Senator Cummins. La Follette offered his personal support, and support of his weekly magazine and what organization he possessed. Senator Cummins, he says, refused to be considered as a candidate, and, turned to La Follette, said: "Bob, you are the leader of the movement, and the only logical candidate to lead us to victory." He said that Senators Clapp and Gronna and others were present. Praises Senator Clapp. In speaking of Senator Clapp's position over which there has been a considerable speculation. Mr. Houser said: " Senator Clapp is loyal and true. He will be with us to the last. I expect him to come West before very long to take part in La Follette's campaign. We are planning a vigorous fifteen days' campaign in North Dakota before the presidential primaries."Portland Ore Feb 16-1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Dear Sir Since writing you the petition has been rejected by Secty of State Olcott. He claiming that the names of signers have not been kept on sepreated sheets. We have started anougher compling with his wishes and will file in a few days I enclose my platform that will be filed for Delagate to the Nationalconvention. I believe that the 10 delagates will go pledged to you Yours Resp't Chas W. Ackerson 1211 Tibbetts St.[*[For encl see ca 2-16-12]*][*[ca 2-16-12]*] To Ben W. Alcott Secy of State Oregon and to the members of the Republican party I Charles W. Ackerson reside at 1211 Tibbetts St Portland Oregon. If I am nominated for the office of Delegate to the National Republican Convention I will support and in good faith use my best efforts to assist in the nomination of those persons in the Republican National Convention who shall have received the highest votes for President in the Republican Primaries for Oregon April 18 1912. I believe that the initiative, referendum and recall should be placed in the Republican National Platform and pledge myself to support these measures. Theodore Roosevelt for the position of President shall have any support up to the primaries and thereafter unless the Republican Primaries of Oregon shall otherwise order. On the ballot with my name I desire the following words:- Roosevelt, Statment number 7. Tarriff Revision Downward signed Chas. W. Ackerson Candidate for Nomination[Enc in Ackerson 2-16-12][*ans 3-8-12*] CLAUDE A. SWANSON PRESIDENT RICHMOND, VA. RUFUS A. AYERS, VICE PRESIDENT BIG STONE GAP, VA. BRUCE C. BANKS, SECRETARY Wytheville, Va., W.W. BAKER, TREASURER HALLSBORO, VA. Virginia Mineral AND Timber Exhibit Association. (INCORPORATED) Jamestown Exposition Norfolk, Virginia DIRECTORS CLAUDE A. SWANSON, RICHMOND, VA. RUFUS A. AYERS, BIG STONE GAP, VA. C. E. DOYLE, RICHMOND VA. W. J. PAYNE, RICHMOND, VA. M. V. RICHARDS, WASHINGTON, D.C. W. O. DUKE, RICHMOND, VA. F. H. LABAUME, ROANOKE, VA. W. W. BAKER, HALLSBORO, VA. HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS THOS F. RYAN, NEW YORK, N.Y. D. B. WENTZ, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JOHN W. ECKMAN, PULASKI, VA. JOHN B. NEWTON, BRISTOL, VA. ROBERT J. CAMP, SUFFOLK, VA. ISAAC T. MANN, BRAMWELL, W. VA. S. D. CRENSHAW, RICHMOND, VA. H. K. MCHARG, JR, BRISTOL, VA. CHARLES CATLETT, STAUNTON, VA. JOHN L. ROPER, NORFOLK, VA. E. R. WILLIAMS, RICHMOND, VA. WILLIAM FOSTER, SCHUYLER, VA. [*Ans*] Wytheville, Va., Feby, 16th,1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Mass., My Dear Sir: – I am a Southern Democrat who for several years have been connected with the political as well as the material development of the South. I have learned from experience and observation, that a sound political policy and material development, must go hand in hand to insure success, happiness and prosperity. While the South is truly American, I know that she has clung to her ideals and traditions, to the detriment of her material growth and interests. The South is now waking up to its opportunities and looking for an avenue that will lead to success. I am only one among many who are looking for [succr] succor from some source. Many realize that we have nothing to hope for, or any political or business advantages to gain, under the continued leadership of Mr. Bryan, or that of his protege, Mr. Wilson and believe their success would be more dangerous to our welfare, than defeat. We View with alarm MR. Bryan's Bold attempt to intimidate Representatives and dictate party policies. No doubt that Mr. Wilson is a scholarly gentleman, but from what school of experience, or by what measurement can we gauge him, as the possible Executive, of a great government like ours. I say again that we southern people are Americans, we are raising up, broadening out, and looking around, as such many eyes from the South are looking to you. They trust you, they believe in your personal integrity, your political soundness, they have watched you in your fearless career and believe you to be a great big broad minded American Citizen. Great events will transpire in the near future, in which the South will be deeply interested, one among many will be the completion of the Panama Canal, with its vast opportunities, the inauguration of the drainage system, with all its atteding advantages, and the great development of the South. As you are the Father of the formerCLAUDE A. SWANSON PRESIDENT RICHMOND, VA. RUFUS A. AYERS, VICE PRESIDENT BIG STONE GAP, VA. BRUCE C. BANKS, SECRETARY wytheville, Va., W.W. BAKER, TREASURER HALLSBORO, VA. DIRECTORS CLAUDE A. SWANSON, RICHMOND, VA. RUFUS A. AYERS, BIG STONE GAP, VA. C. E. DOYLE, RICHMOND VA. W. J. PAYNE, RICHMOND, VA. M. V. RICHARDS, WASHINGTON, D.C. W. D. DUKE, RICHMOND, VA. F. H. LABAUME, ROANOKE, VA. W. W. BAKER, HALLSBORO, VA. Virginia Mineral AND Timber Exhibit Association. (INCORPORATED) Jamestown Exposition Norfolk, Virginia HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS THOS F. RYAN, NEW YORK, N.Y. D. B. WENTZ, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JOHN W. ECKMAN, PULASKI, VA. JOHN B. NEWTON, BRISTOL, VA. ROBERT J. CAMP, SUFFOLK, VA. ISAAC T. MANN, BRAMWELL, W. VA. S. D. CRENSHAW, RICHMOND, VA. H. K. McHARG, JR, BIRSTOL, VA. CHARLES CATLETT, STAUNTON, VA. JOHN L. ROPER, NORFOLK, VA. E. R. WILLIAMS, RICHMOND, VA. WILLIAM FOSTER, SCHUYLER, VA. --2-- and a patron of the latter you have identified yourself with the upbuilding of the South in a way that you cannot well escape. If you had come in contact with the situation as viewed by myself and others who have spent our time and brain, in thiswork, you would not hesitate to respond to the call of your country. The people of the south have grown restless undre present conditions, and will welcome a the opportunity to express there disaproval. I cannot in this short letter give you further facts and reasons, that prompts this c communication, but believe me the situation demands a frank statement, and I have advisedly and with sincerity submitted the same to you. With regards I beg to remain, Yours Sincerely, B. C. Banks [*P Sen. Catron*]PHONE CHAMPA 721 303 R'Y EXCHANGE BLDG JOHN S. BARR MANAGER LAKOTA REALTY COMPANY DENVER, COLO., February 16, 1912. 191 Mr. T. R. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Once a partner and always a friend of "Stanley Bullock", son of Capt. Seth Bullock, now United States Marshall of South Dakota, I want to urge you to become a candidate for President of the United States. Myself and friends are with you. Yours very sincerely, Jno. S. Barr Mgr. Lakota Realty Co. Formerly of Belle Fourche, S. D. JSB/CHTHE LA SALLE TRIBUNE [*Bedford*] DAILY AND WEEKLY W.T. BEDFORD, Proprietor La Salle, Illinois, February 16, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, New York My dear Sir: Please accept my thanks for your courteous reply to my recent letter concerning the alleged Roosevelt interview. Very truly yours, William T. Bedford Publisher Tribune WTB:H[*ACK 2-16-12*] 43 EXCHANGE PLACE February 16, 1912. My dear Colonel, I send you herewith a rough draft of what I propose to say on Monday night. If not too laborious, will you read it over. You will find among other things a reference to your consent to be Vice-President of the U.S. Remount + ArtilleryHorse Association. Will it be all right for me to say that? And if you can write me something that I could read at the Dinner, it would be helpful. I am sure it would be appreciated not only by me but by every one present. If you will, send me a short reply to 44 E. 34th St., it will find me when I go home this evening. Believe me, Yours very sincerely, August Belmont P.S. I think the remarks of Lord Cardigan, which I have marked, will interest you. This is my only copy. A [[shorthand]][*ack 2-23-12*] OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS PRESIDENT. H. W. SMITH FIRST VICE PRES. A. T. BROWN SECOND VICE PRES. C. C. BRADLEY JR. SECY. AND TREAS. FORMAN WILKINSON W. L. BROWN H. P. DENISON E. L. PIERCE A. D. JENNEY J. H VALENTINE THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SYRACUSE, N. Y. TELEPHONE BELL 2824 OFFICE IN THE ONONDAGA February 16, 1912. [*W.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel:– I have been appointed a committee of one by the Board of Governors of the Automobiles Club of Syracuse to write you and invite you to speak at the annual dinner of the club on February 29th. This dinner is the most popular affair of its kind held in Central New York and has been an annual affair for the past ten years, and is attended by all the prominent business men. Past Records show your popularity here and they are very keen for having you with us, and we do hope that you can be here. I hope you will let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. I am writing you in the personal way, as you will no doubt recall riding in my automobile with Horace White the last time you visited the State Fair here. Yours very truly, C. Arthur Benjamin CAB/A.OFFICE OF JOSEPH BERNARD WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry and Fish. ALL KINDS OF SAUSAGE. GALETON, PA. Feb. 16th 1912 The Hon Ex President of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt - Oyster Bay L. I. State of N. Y. Dear Sir, I take this opportunity of writing you a few lines thinking Perhaps you will remember me when I tell you who I am and how I became acquainted with you. It was in the years 1893-4 the time you were Police Commissioner of New York City I at that time was engaged in Business at Mt Vernon. It was a pleasant day for me when you and Mayor Strong of N. Y. came to Mt. Vernon on Labor Day to Play Ball with the Mt. Vernon and Yonkers aldermen for the benefit of the Mt Vernon Hospital the Patrons Present at time you will remember I think as I name them. I hope to be a delegate to the Chicago convention that I may yet have an opportunity to vote for youOFFICE OF [*[2/16/12]*] JOSEPH BERNARD WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry and Fish. ALL KINDS OF SAUSAGE. GALETON, PA., 19 Hon. Judge Miller of Westchester Co Dir Bank of Mt Vernon at that time O. F. Banning [Corona?] Theodore Taylor of my ward alderman Mr Ward from Pa. chester = Whom I helped for Congress the first time. these days are pleasant memories to me. I hear and have read a good deal about you excepting of the Nomonation for President on the Republican ticket at the Chicago Convention but I have not seen anywhere where you have announced yourself. I have always admired your policies while you were President and I still am an ardent believer in all of your policital views. I only hope that I may in some way have the opportunity of helping to place you again in the President chair which you so nice filled Yours very Respt Joseph Bernard Galeton PaB Colorado Springs, Colo. Feb. 16th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: Rumors are afloat in this town that you will pass through Colorado next summer, if so, I ask you in behalf of the local Socialist group, to stop over in this community and address the Socialists by either showing their errors, or else, tell the workingmen and women why they should support the Republican party or individual candidates of the same. The addresses before our body are preceded by questions and remarks by those who feel like doing so. We can't pay the speakers, all we do, is to offer them a thanking vote, if that's sufficient. Hopeing to hear from you (in the affirmative if possible) as soon as convenient I remain yours very truly A. G. Bernat 29 First Natl. Bank Bldg.[*2-16-12*] St. Anne de Bellevue (21 miles from Montreal, P.Q. [*2*] 16 Feb. '12. Col. Theodore Roosevelt &c &c Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir:- In the hope that the writer will not be considered presumptuous in addressing one whom we have not had the honor of having been presented to, & being diffident in making approach on a subject matter that might or might not be of personal interest, he had demurred until recently in addressing him, This decision now taking the form of the present letter. On2 On the consideration of parting with a few of very many "hand me downs", which at one time in the long ago were the personal property of Mrs Roosevelts antecedents who were also those of Mrs Birks wife of the writer of this letter & neice of the late Jerry Leycraft of New York & who is is the possessor of them, & hesitating for a considerable period of time in disposing of them in the hope that someone would present themselves whom she could address & who could or would have an individual interest in them, & she also 3 [wavering?] in giving her consent to address one, in the premises, so prominent in the executive world of a great nation & whose time is more than valuable, has at last considered that it would be an act of desecration to distribute them among numismatists or dealers without at least giving the opportunity of possession to those who would prize them as belonging to the preceding generations of their own family, & has for the last reason requested the writer to address you. The articles chiefly alluded to4) at the present moment are those that were the property of Agnes, Julia, & Mary Griffin, daughters of the late Robert Griffin who came to Canada in 1785 & who was the founder of the Bank of Montreal in 18914, & also was colonel of artillery, from whom (Mrs. Birks was recently given to understand) Mrs Roosevelt is maternally a descendant. Her informant (a prominent Banker here) of the connection by marriage of the Roosevelt to the Griffin family incidentally gave her the information, when visiting our home, on viewing & perusing a beautiful Ivory fan exquisitely perforated & engraved5) bearing the initials T. A. L. in its centre, & on her acquainting him of the fact that it at onetime was the property of Julia Leescraft, he then spoke of the latter's connection to your illustrious self, hence Mrs. Birk's incentive to address you. The articles alluded to are six beautiful India shawls in the vicinity of a hundred years old, all in good preservation they having been carefully kept with many other things too many to put on paper, namely, pictures, jewelery, silver plate, lace, gloves, china, mahogany f'tre, &c &c. down to Ladies patterns & boot jacks. In relinquishing them, Mrs Birks realizes the loss of another link 6) to the past, but that they would go over to someone, even very distant & strangers of another land, who will appreciate them with a personal interest, is alleviating somewhat to her. She has been told by experts that, their original purchase value was a costly one, & could only be procured by monied people, but for which she would like to obtain a hundred dollars a shawl. As a verification of the foregoing coming out of obscurity from entire strangers, the writer is taking the liberty of enclosing a few silhouettes & is mailing under a seperate cover a published 7) extract from the original manuscript Diary of Mary Griffin's husband, kept by the latter from 1800 to 1809, & which was sent by the latter writer to Munsey who published it in Nov 1910, it giving his journey from Montreal to New York one hundred years ago, it is very interesting reading. In the hope that Mrs. Birks' informant has not erred in the information that has given birth to this letter, & that there has not been any trespassing upon your privacy. Believe me to be, (with much esteem) Most Respectfully yours, Robert Morris Birks.P.S. Should Mr Birks be honored with a reply, kindly address him as follows, viz:- Robert M Birks 512 Lindsay B'dng (Cambridge Corporn. Ltd.) Montreal.[*730*] [*Roosevelt Club, Ohio*] Form 2289 B. 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*Ms*] RECEIVED AT the WESTERN UNION BUILDING, 195 Broadway, N. Y. ALWAYS OPEN X 129 C c2 44 NL 1Ex [*172 5th Ave. FEB 17 1912*] [*X17 a Ms*] Chillicothe Ohio Feb. 16 Hon Theodore Roosevelt [*3.*] Care Outlook NY City. The Roosevelt Club of Ross County Ohio the largest and most enthusiastic Roosevelt club in the state extends to you a cordial invitation and earnestly urges you to address them at chillicothe Ohio on the occasion of your coming visit to this state Peter J. Blosser President 5Am6Rla With Roosevelt for President we can and will redeem Oklahoma from Democratic misrule and high taxation. Will you assist us in nominating him? Roosevelt for President Club C. C. BROWN, President J. T. BRUSS, Secretary Aus. Knox LAWTON, OKLA.. FeB. 1 6-12 To the Republican Voters of Comanche County, Greetings: This letter is addressed to you, as a representative republican of your precinct, to apprise you of the organization of a strong Roosevelt-for-President Club in this city, the object of which is to crystalize sentiment and organize the county with a view to sending a Roosevelt delegation to the State Convention at Guthrie, March 14th. We believe Col. Roosevelt is America's greatest statesman and most popular citizen, and that with him as our nominee, republican success is assured. Do we desire to win? or shall we take chances on a democratic victory and four years of depression, panic and unrest among capitalists, laborers and business men alike such as we suffered under President Cleveland's administration? Roosevelt can win the National Election! Can any other republican lead the party to success? It is extremely doubtful. What argument, then, can be used against the nomination of Mr. Roosevelt? If we want a man, capable, clean, energetic and alert, a man who understands the needs of the American people and is big enough and broad enough to meet the exigencies of the hour we must nominate Col. Theodore Roosevelt as our standard bearer. His nomination means a National Victory, it means the redemption of Oklahoma from democratic misrule and the election of three republican Congressmen at large from the state of Oklahoma. Aren't these considerations of sufficient importance to justify every man who hopes for republican success and desires a man at the head of the affairs of the Nation who can and does do things, to put his shoulder to the wheel in an honest effort, to send a Roosevelt delegation to the State Convention. This Club, speaking for the Roosevelt Republicans of Lawton asks you, urges upon you the importance of seeing that your township votes for the one man of the hour, the man whose patriotism cannot be questioned, the man whose leadership guarantees victory and whose administration means success alike to every man with an honest dollar to invest and to every laboring man who seeks only the opportunity to earn an honest wage in exchange for an honest day's work, Col. Roosevelt, the people's choice for president and the man in whom all the people, east and west, north and south, have an abiding faith. May we look to you to go to the primary on March 2nd and cast your vote for Roosevelt. See that your neighbor does likewise, and if you please, advise us of the situation in your locality, by sending list of names of republicans who will likely attend the primary, that we may get in touch with them. Roosevelt-for-President Club. C. C. BROWN, Pres. J. T. BRUSS, Sec'y. According to a vote for Presidential preferences, Democratic, Republican and Socialistic, taken by the Daily Oklahoman, Roosevelt received 7511 votes and Taft 562 votes. Roosevelt received a majority of 6193 over all others. POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H MACKAY, PRESIDENT TELEGRAPH RECEIVED AT DELIVERY No. The Postal Telegraph Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. 16. D&L-9509 DESIGN PATENT No. 40529 147 EAST 23rd STREET Telephone, 1315 Gramercy, Messengers Furnished, 4oNY Bz 9 Go. North Phila Pa Feby 16.12 Frank Harper, Room 70, 289 4th Ave Ny . Train late wright and I arrive about twelve thirty . 113oA B . . . [*Brown*] [[shorthand]]GEORGE J. BRYAN, PRESIDENT. GEORGE S. BRYAN, VICE PRESIDENT. DAVID S. BEASLEY JR. SECRETARY & TREASURER. The University Society, Inc. PUBLISHERS Iacerent in tenebris omnia nisi litterarum lumen accederet 44-60 EAST 23RD ST. (MERCANTILE BUILDING.) BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. TELEPHONE 2980 GRAMERCY. CABLE ADDRESS ZIGADAG. NEW YORK February 16th, 1912 GSB/D [*9.*] Mr Frank Harper c/o "Outlook" 287 Fourth Ave. City Dear Sir: We beg to enclose herewith the article to which Mr Roosevelt's name is attached. This is taken from our "New Standard Encyclopedia", which was purchased by us from Mr R S Peale, the original owner, who at that time supplied guarantees that the contents thereof was entirely as represented, and that all the contributors whose names therein appeared had actually written, revised or approved articles. In case the material that appears under Mr Roosevelt's name is not written by him, we should be glad to know the facts. But any responsibility for a mistake in this respect must be referred to Mr R S Peale, who should be addressed at 225 Fifth Avenue, this City. Awaiting your further commands, we remain Very truly yours, THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY INC. G. S. Bryan 1 EnclG. Mc. HENDERSON, CIRCUIT JUDGE W. H. BUTTRAM, ATTORNEY GENERAL J.M. GRIFFITH CLERK SCOTT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT MEETS THIRD MONDAYS IN FEBRUARY, JUNE AND OCTOBER vs. [*ans*] HUNTSVILLE, TENN. Febr. 16, 1912. Dear Roosevelt. It seems that certain members of Congress would "Legislate you out." Tennessee is your friend. In a primary, I feel sure you would carry the state more than two to one. Much success to you. - Very truly W.H. Buttram - P.S. - I was a delegate from the State-at-Large (Tenn.) that nominated Judge Taft. We nominated him because you told us to do so. W.H.B. -AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE, ALL DEPARTMENTS. SEE DIRECTORY CHARLES G. DAWES DAVID R. FORGAN RECEIVERS ILLINOIS TUNNEL COMPANY TELEPHONE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OFFICES 162 W. MONROE STREET CHICAGO February 16th, 1912. My Dear Mr. Harper:- Accept my thanks for your February 14th. note, received with enclosures. If the decision is not definite and favorable, he will without question be deluged with popular votes, which will indicate with no uncertainty the desire of the plain people, and will hold them to this desire when Theodore Roosevelt becomes the peoples' choice for President. Plan has been submitted to Committee at Chicago but action ordered withheld, awaiting the response to the Governors' appeal. Of course, if this answer is not what they expect, my plan will be put into execution. For your private information, will say that I had arranged through a Post-Card Mail Order House to put 19,000,000 of these cards out, through 235,000 dealers and agents, without any expense to the Colonel's admirers, except the initial postage, the printing, packing, distributing, etc., being already arranged for. I know that nothing could be done which would so mould public sentiment, and keep the mould firm, as this novel method of being able to vote direct, independent of caucus or political gathering. As my pet scheme, nursed since 1908, may be deemed not necessary, I am casting the first vote of what I had hoped might run into millions, and help him to his decision. Yours sincerely, J. J. Callister Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y.R. E. Carson, R. D. 2, Venetia, Pa. February 16th., 1912. To [1.] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City; My dear Sir:- For five years my wife and I were missionaries in the Egyptian Sudan and stationed at Doleib Hill on the Sobat river, which stationed you visited on your return from your interior hunting trip, I believe in the Spring of 1910. It was while living there that I came in contact with the folk-lore stories of the natives and was able to collect a number of them. They have proved to be of interest to many with whom I have spoken privately about them, and certain of the profess- ors in the Johns Hopkins University have expressed the opinion that if pub- lished they would be a welcome addition to our knowledge of the folk-lore of the aboriginal races. For this reason, and because of their interest to the general reader, I have ventured to send you the enclosed Manuscript containing two of these tales, in the hope that you may find it possible to have it published in the "Out- look". I might have added more of a description of the country and of the habits of the people: but for fear of being prolix I have made the article as brief as possible. I should be exceedingly glad to have your opinion of these specimens. To aid you in identifying me, I might add that my wife was Clifford Baker, daughter of Mrs. W.E. Baker, on whom you called when in Roswell, Ga. We were in the Sudan as missionaries at the time when you made your visit there. I am, Sir, very respectfully Yours, Ralph E. Carson R.D.2, Venetia, Pa. Feb. 15th.,1912.HOME PHONE 973 BELL PHONE 780-W THE HANCOCK BRICK & TILE CO. OFFICE AND WORKS: ON T. & O. C. R. R., SOUTH FINDLAY FINDLAY, OHIO, Feby 16 1912 Col. T. Roosevelt Dear Sir I am constrained to call your attention while before the constitunal convention - to the importance of the temperance issue, which is the most sutle, difficult problem to be handled by the convention - Our constitution, for 60 years has forbiden the licensing of the liquor trafic. Governor Harmon, all the breweries - distillars, Saloon men are infavor of licence, Colleges - Churches - Y.M.C.A. and the most intelligent people are against constitunal licence - We have county local option and hope to continue it. Bryons Standing in his state, upon this question, radiates over the whole nation - your sincere admirers that the hope halo of your uterances at Columbus will discount his - I am your past and present constituant [*D. E. Child.*]Insurance Company of North America Canadian Department. Robert Hampton & Son. Limited General Agents. Montreal. Wellington, Feb, 16th 1912 Ex President, Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir,- I am sure You will receive this letter kindly and reply to it as I am very anxious to be advised as to what would be the best possible means to get the proper information and from honest parties, and I knew of no Person who would be more likely to render me the propper assistance than, Theadore Roosevelt, The nature of the business is as follows, There is A large Estate in Albany, which belongs to a A lot of Heirs in Canada, And which has been in the hands of the Lawyers some years ago, and your old friend Roscoe Conklin had the case in hand, and I have been creditably informed that he was successful in two suits and when he died the rest of the Heirs let the matter drop, I am also informed that the State, settles these matters, Is this true, We have all the Heirs names, Dates, Marriages, Wills, & Deeds, Every detail can be produced in order to assist the parties who would be likely to take hold of this matter, What I require Is, that you interview some who you could recommend that would take the business on A percentage, Basis, Now Mr Roosevelt all of my people are Americans and every mother Son of them helped to elect Col, Roosevelt, and would do so again, if the oportunity, should ever present itself, and now Col if you can oblige me in this matter I would consider it A great favor. Thanking you in anticipation of an early reply, I Remain, Yours, Truly J.S. Clark State of North Carolina Supreme Court Raleigh WALTER CLARK, CHIEF JUSTICE PLATT D. WALKER, GEORGE H. BROWN, WILLIAM A. HOKE, W. R. ALLEN, ASSOCIATE JUSTICES [*16.*] Feb. 16/12 Hon. Theedore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- May I submit for your consideration the views expressed in regard to the Constitution in the within address delivered before the University of Pennsylvania, in April 1906. Most truly yours, Walter Clark[*H.*] HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. Feb. 16, 1912. WILBUR P. THIRKIELD President JUSTICE JOB BARNARD President Board of Trustees GEORGE WM. COOK Secretary EDWARD L. PARKS Treasurer The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Long Island. My dear Sir: I have just placed your picture on the wall of my office. After reading what you have to say about the courts and after your honest statements with regard to the treaties, and after a review of your services as President of the United States, I have come to the unavoidable conclusion (I use the word "unavoidable" advisedly) that these United States could not be served better than by you as President. I shall keep the picture hanging on my wall with a continual prayer that circumstances will be such as to make you President of the United States. It is scarcely fair to expect a man of your busy life to remember the people he has met. I am one of the members of the President's Homes Commission appointed by you while President of the United States. In my humble position as a citizen, I shall always cherish the fact that Theodore Roosevelt gave me commission as a member of that Commission and also re-appointed me as a member of the Board of Charities of the District of Columbia. As I have had to view the lives of some men who were Presidents, I have not felt that I should have been especially honored by an appointment by them from a personal standpoint but it is my high appreciation of you as a man that leads me to so highly appreciate the fact that your name is on a commission held by me. Were I in a state, I should probably manifest my convictions by action. With the highest regard and the hops of continued health and prosperity for you, I am, Your obedient servant, Geo. Wm. Cook Secretary. GWC/CRB129 Hillside St. Asheville. N.C. Feb 16-1912. Dear Col Roosevelt When were Gov. employees allowed to talk politics? My husband has been a Special Pension Exec since Cleveland's first admins. and over and over I have heard him tell people that "he was not allowed to discuss politics" - A. D. Alderman is P.M. of my home town and his appointment was an insult to every clean decent person in Marietta - and it was said only he and "Brother Charlie" knew how it happened - itwas certainly not by the wishes of Marietta - or those who knew the character of the man. We all hope most truly that you and your big stick will be the next fixture in Washington. Yours sincerely, Rachel L. CowanHoly Saviour Rectory, Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Feb. 16, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I notice that you are hard pressed for an unequivocal word as to your candidacy for the presidency, or as to your acceptance of the nomination if tendered you at the June convention. The predicament must be trying, and yet it would not do to speak out until you are sure which way the wind is blowing the strongest. Great care and prudence should be observed in your Columbus speech, for the whole country will be on tip toe to hear what you may say on that momentous occasion. I expect that you will steer clear of any comments on the deplorable dynamite outrages which are now being so nauseatingly aired before the public. There is yet too much uncertainty about the guilt of all accused, and it would be jeopardizing your position to even allude to the sad affair just now. The question, no doubt, in your mind at the present moment is to determine how progressive, if not radical, you should become in your address at the Ohio Constitutional Convention, next Wednesday. If you were an actual nominee for the presidency, I would urge you to go pretty far, for somebody must soon take the "bull by the horns", and relieve the country of so much unrest, and rescue it from the jaws of socialism and incipient anarchy. I have kept my ears open to the clamor of the populace, and am convinced that you are the choice of the people in the approaching transitional period of the nation's history, I have canvassed the sentiment of my own cloth and creed fairly well, in view of the Roman incident, and will give it to you at the proper time, or when you may desire it.The main thing for you to look out for now, is that you be sure to be on safe ground, and to keep the people with you. I had a long talk with our friend, John Mitchell, recently, and am glad to say that he is with you. And I have had the pleasure also, to meet for the first time, your other esteemed friend, Mr. Oscar Strauss. We were at dinner together at the home of his brother Nathan, a few evenings before his departure to Europe. Oscar wished me to tell you that I had met him. Trusting that you may add many new laurels to your growing popularity on the occasion of your coming speech, and that you may confound the more your ever restless critics, I remain Very faithfully yours, J. J. Curran Mr. T. R. Roosevelt, Fourth Avenue, New York City.COPY Washington, D.C. February 16, 1912 Col. W. R. Nelson Waldorf-Astoria, New York City Dear Col. Nelson: Wouldn't it be a good thing to put a spike or two in this third term talk which the Taft people are spreading as much as they can? It seems to me there are two or three big spikes that can be driven into that very easily. For instance, if there is any real danger of a President being able to perpetuate himself in office through his officeholders' machine and the power of patronage and all that, what in the world is the matter with the Taft campaign right now? He is trying for his second, not his third term, and is using every bit of influence and power the office gives him. How does it come that he is bogging down so badly if there is anything real and substantial in this talk of a President being able by the mere machinery of his place to keep himself continually in office? Moreover, even though a President may be able to force his renomination -- as we have seen presidents do -- when has one been able to force the elector of the country to re-elect him? It is the man with the voice in his hand who has the final say about that, and the perpetuating business down not appeal strongly to him. So far as I have learned from observation and reading of political history no perpetuator has ever yet found the means of surely controlling the chap with the ballot, the real final arbiter. I remember at least one President, who , having forced his renomination, met disastrous rejection in November when his appeal was to voters rather than to those who held office under him. Nothing to this perpetuating business. It's con talk. The appeal of any men to the voters wine only when the vo voters want it to win. They make the decision. The fundamental theory of this government is that they shall make such decisions, and that what the majority of the voters want shall be done, when they express their desires in proper and regular fashion. What would be the matter with your asking some such questions of the next inquiring reporter you happen to meet in New York? That would inject a new line of suggestion into the situation in a manner that would attract attention. Such a suggestion needs the responsible authority that you can give it, and a cheerful comparison by you of the present Taft situation with the third term talk would be might interesting reading. All of which is hopefully submitted to your consideration. With best wishes always, Sincerely yours, (Signed) O. K. Davis The New York Times, The Post Building, Washington, D.C.[*4.*] 30 BROAD STREET February 16, 1912. My Dear Roosevelt: - Lest my Trinity Church tenement house illustration which I have you last night may give some false impression as to the present attitude of Trinity Church, and in order to make the contrast which we were speaking between the social point of view of forty years ago and the social point of view of today more illustrative, let me say that the same Trinity Church which through one of the readers of the New York Bar contested forty years ago the constitutionality of the law requiring water to be supplied in New York tenements by the landlords as a matter of duty, two years ago requested our Charity Organization Society Tenement House Committee to examine all its tenements and to report on their condition with recommendations; that this report was thankfully received, all its recommendations were adopted, and the person who made the investigation, who was one the first women tenement inspectors appointed by me when I was Tenement House Commissioner, and who was at the time in the employ of the Charity Organization Society, was appointed by Trinity as special inspector in charge of its tenement property and has been in such charge with eminent satisfaction to herself and30 BROAD STREET -2- Trinity Church ever since. Thus the world moves on. And it should be added, in fairness to my own profession, "under due process of law". Sincerely yours, Robert W. DeForest [* [De Forest]* ] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 281 Fourth Avenue, New York. Raleigh N.C. F'eby 16, 1912 [*10*] My Colonel - I wrote the enclosure for publication but failed to get it in. However it is an absolutely truthful portrayal of existing conditions in North Carolina. Everybody fears that Mr Taft cannot be elected if nominated. Respectfully & faithfully A V Dockery Col Theodore Roosevelt N. Y.[For enc see 2-16-12][*[Ca 2-16-12]*] [*Copy*] Tar Heel Republicans. Roosevelt Undertow. To the Editor: There is a queer condition of affairs amongst Republicans in North Carolina this Presidential year. The normal Dem majority - is in the neighborhood of 50000, but the Republicans feel safe in splitting up into three or four parties or factions. The scramble for delegates to the Chicago convention, and for incidentals, is on in earnest. There is the Butler-Morehead faction, headed by Morehead as State Chairman and backed by Hon Thos Settle; and there is the Duncanites headed by E. C. Duncan, National Committeeman, which is composed entirety of straight Republicans; and there is the irregulars or [??] headed b y Hon Richmond Pearson and backed by Col Virgil Lusk, whose backbone is a crutch, 2) and whose slogan is Roosevelt. Then there is a further division in the first of these factions - the Morehead people wanting to cut loose from Ex=Senator Butler, while he is determined not to get lost, but to hold on as a sinker. It is not so much a case of outs against ins as a matter of which side can see the least light ahead; because the "ins" are pretty evenly divided even against themselves, in both of the greater factions, as to what should be done. All these pretend to be for Taft, although the pile is full of aloes, and they are compelled to swallow it with the grain of salt that Mr Taft flung at Greensboro, when he said the Republicans of N.C. were unfit to hold office. But, Mr Editor, mark any prediction: Should Roosevelt say that he will accept the nomination, the Tar Heel3) delegates, of whatever breeding, would maim themselves in frantic efforts to get on the Roosevelt wagon. Because, nine tenths of official and unofficial Tar Heel Republicans are unqualifiedly in favor of Roosevelt. A V Dockery[Enc in Dockery 2-16-12][*No P. O. address*] ELMER F. WOODBURY, MANAGER TELEPHONE 9100 SCHUYLER Hotel Belleclaire BROADWAY AT SEVENTY-SEVENTH STREET R. D. BLACKMAN, ASSISTANT New York Feb. 16th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My dear Teddy:- As a westerner I cant refrain from addressing you in the same fashion we talk about you out in Wyoming. After Gov. Carey and myself had concluded our call on you at The Outlook Office, we discussed ways and means how to bring down to the Republican National Convention, Roosevelt delegates. Very shortly we will have the primary ballot and then it will be easy sailing, because fully 70% of the republicans of Wyoming are seething with a desire to express their unqualified preference for you. Not only in Wyoming, but in the other seven states that I recently visited are filled with voters who believe that if Taft should force his renomination by the aid of southern delegates, that a repetition of the campaign of 1892 when President Harrison forced his renomination, will result. However, I am too enthusiastic in my belief regarding the good sense of the men "who do things" in the Republican Party to believe they will commit suicide by renominating President Taft. You must be our standard bearer. Things are fermenting and will be at a boiling point when the Convention meets. In season and out of season, remember I am, Faithfully And devotedly your friend, Willis Gey Emerson LOCATION IS IN THE BEST WEST SIDE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, NEAR THE PARK, RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND HUDSON RIVER.Lincoln Neb. Feb. 16 - '12. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. N.Y. Dear Sir. I herewith enclose the result of the voting under the auspices of the Neb State Journal. No preferences have been advocated in the editorials of the paper. And I think this shows about how the people of thois state feel in their preference for Pres. candidates. I travel over Kans, Okla - and a part of Mo. & Neb. selling goods to merchants and I believe the sentiment throughout these states is about on a part with the votes on this sheet. Mr Taft has lessened his adherents in the west by his long continued talk of appointing Judge Hook to Supreme bench over the protests of the R.R. Commissions of Neb. Kans. Okla. Minn. Mo. & Ark - and the general feeling that his appointments have been strictly in favor ofthe dominace of corporations. The question now before the Supreme Court as to whether states have the right to regulate the rates on interstate passenger and freight rates, I think will largely influence votes this fall. Should the decission be unfavorable to the States over the protests of the 28 governors and the almost unanimous wish of the people, I doubt whether any Republican can carry the West. The principle of house rule in home affairs is irrepressibly impressed upon the people of the west and south. I wish to state that my vote and that of my friends were in the column of the 1607. I am only a plain traveling man, have no aspirations for federal or local office but want to see the best type of Lincoln's idea of a government of, by, & for the people. I think there were more laws enacted during your administration along this line than any other in our history. Yours very truly, A L Funk - 805 E. St.L. S. Gardner O. J. Hood Gardner & Hood Attorneys 501, 503 & 505 Pruden Bl'd'g Citizens Phone 364 Lansing, Michigan [1.] Feb. 16, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Just returned home from the Pacific coast, from a five weeks business trip. I was brought in touch with lawyers, doctors, professors, bankers, ranchmen, county officials and laboring men through the central west and coast states. Also talked with some few women. Sixty-one of these men expressed their preferences for president as follows: Roosevelt, 37; Taft, 9; LaFollette, 3; Cummins, 1; Bryan, 7; Wilson, 4. All the women, (there being seven) expressed their preferences for Roosevelt. This, perhaps, is only an incident. To me, however, it is quite significant in showing a very strong sentiment crystalizing in favor of yourself for that exalted position. Very truly yours, L. S. GardnerJAMES R. GARFIELD ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 1029 GARFIELD BUILDING CLEVELAND Feb. 16, 1912 Dear Theodore:- There has been sent you from the Municipal Association here a copy of the report a number of us made on the short ballot. If you have a chance to look it over, it will give you a striking example of the stupidity of the present long ballot in Ohio. I thank you for the volume of your speeches. There has been many requests for you to stop here next Wednesday night. I have told everyone that they should not ask you, as I know you did not wish to speak again. I shall try to go to Columbus and come back with you as far as Cleveland. Please let me know if there is anything special you wish done while you are in Ohio. Always sincerely, James R. Garfield Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y.[*17.*] The Roosevelt League of New York State HEADQUARTERS 71 BROADWAY ROOM 1207 PRELIMINARY ORGANIZATION LINDON BATES, JR., President JOSEPH MURRAY, Vice-President WM. A. FERGUSON, Secretary MERRILL E. GATES, JR., Treasurer February 16, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 289 Fourth Avenue, New York, My dear Colonel Roosevelt: As a result of conferences which I have lately had with Mr. Oscar Straus, Mr. Henry L. Stoddard, and Mr. Lucius Littauer, it seems to me that it will be wisest for me to ask for the privilege of an interview with you, if you can perhaps find the time for it in these very busy days. You will probably remember me as the young man that you recommended some years ago to The Legal Aid Society as its Attorney, and my father you have known a great many years. I am, Very faithfully yours, Merrill E. Gates, jr. MEGjr/H 134Viking '13 '14 '15 WM. TWEDT, '13, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HALVOR THOMPSON, '14, BUSINESS MANAGER OSCAR T. SIMONSO, '15, ADVERTISING MANAGER ASSOCIATE EDITORS ADOLPH AKER, '13 GRANT RUNDHAUG, '14 ADOLPH GIERE, '15 ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGERS CARL KILDAHL, '13 ARTHUR STEEN, '15 ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER ALVIN RUSTE, '15 DEPARTMENT EDITORS ATHLETICS ORLANO SATTRE, '15 ASSOCIATES GUSTAC STEENERSON, '13 WILMER CHRISTOPHERSON, '14 MISCELLANEOUS OSCAR LOCKEN, '13 ASSOCIATES GENEVIEVE REINERTSON, '13 JOHN MORRIS, '14 GJERMUND HOYME, '14 THORA HELSETH, '15 RANDOLPH HUSS, '15 LITERARY AGNES ELSTAD, '14 ASSOCIATES RUTH STORLI, '13 IDA SHIRLEY, '15 ART ELLA HJERTAAS, '13 ASSOCIATES BJORN WINGER, '14 LEROY GAARDNER, '15 GLEN THORSON, '15 S. MOHN, '15 MUSIC MABEL JOHNSON, '14 ALUMNI EDITH GLASOE, '13 FORENSIC ELIZABETH HELSETH, '14 ORGANIZATIONS AGNES NODTVEDT, '15 ST. OLAF COLLGE NORTHFIELD. MINN. Feb. 26, 1912. Col. Theo. Roosevelt. New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am a member of a debate team debating the affirmative of the question "Resolved: That judges should be subject to the recall by their constituents? I have read every article you have written on the subject that I could find, but have not been able to decide whether you are really in favor of the recall or not. I should live to be able to quote you as being favor of it, and if you would let me know your opinion on the subject, I should regard it as a very great favor. Hoping to hear from you soon and favorably, I am Yours respectfully, Adolph Giere. JOSEPH GRAY B.G. GRAY GRAY BROTHERS' DEPARTMENT STORE ESTABLISHED 1895 THE ONLY CASH STORE IN THE LITTLE KANAWHA VALLEY LADIES' AND GENTS' FINE SHOES A SPECIALTY WE BUY AND SELL FOR CASH DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, LADIES' FURNISHING, CARPETS, WALL PAPER, HATS, CAPS, HARDWARE BUILDERS' MATERIAL, WAGONS, and BUGGIES BELL TELEPHONE 92 Elizabeth, W. Va., 2/16/12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I expect to be in New York on Thursday, Feb. 22nd, and would like the pleasure of calling on you for a few moments, on that date, if convenient. Kindly write me at the Broadway Central Hotel, New York, upon receipt of this letter. Very respectfully, Joseph Gray P.S. -- I am one of the defeated candidates for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in 1908, but am seeking nothing now but the wellfare of the part. J.G. [*Ans*] JOSHUA GROZIER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. 608-609 ERNEST & CRANMER BLDG DENVER, COLO. TELEPHONE 3042 CABLE "JOZIER" (Dictated by J.G.) February 16th., 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- I write to assure you that I am an ardent admirer of yours and that I want to see you again president of the United States. I believe that four out of five right minded Americans share with me in this desire. Mr. Taft has doubtless made a great President as compared with all other Presidents except yourself and Lincoln, but when compared with you he dwindles into insignificance (if such a thing be possible for a man of his avoirdupois). Your whole public career has been an inspiration to young men, – to all men and women, young or old for that matter. Your administration in its honesty and efficiency in all respects, and especially in opening the public conscience, was so able, remarkable and unparalleled in this or any other country, that inside of three short years after you quit the Presidency the people are not satisfied even with the (compared with others than your own) good administration of your successor, but want again in the Presidential chair the man whom I at any rate consider the greatest man that ever lived at any time in any country under any circumstances. I know that you are not a candidate in the ordinary sense of the word, but if there is one thing that I would doubt the ability of even yourself to accomplish, it would be the preventing of your own nomination and election. You are too well-beloved by the people of this country and they have already enjoyed the results of your great talents and efforts on their behalf, so that they will not be content until you are again at the helm. I do not ordinarily take an active part in politics, tho I am a Republican and do my share in a humble way, but I do want to be of service and to do all in my power to see that you are again President. If you run, I am going to take off my coat and stump the country for you, - but I want to do my part in seeing that you are nominated. This letter is not written to draw you out, or anything of that sort, but is merely written to let you know that I am for you first, last and all the time, and to assure you that if (as is unlikely) you want anything done out here I will be only too glad to do it or aid in doing it. I do not know Mr. Phil Stewart of Colorado Springs (tho I greatly admire him for declining the Republican nomination for Governor as he did some four years back), but both Judge Ben B. Lindsay and Gen. Sherman Bell are good friends of mine and you can inquire of them about me should you care to know about me. I have met you personally a number of times, in fact I once told you I named my horse Roosevelt after you and it seemed to tickle you immensely I wouldn't get out and work for any other mans nomination, hardly, but I do want to see you President once again, and I want you to understand it is merely in that spirit that I write you this letter. With the greatest of admiration, reverence and respect, I am, Very sincerely, Joshua Grozier R #2 Timmonsville, S.C. Feby 16, 1912 To His Honor, Ex Pres. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir: We will call off our Convention in the County of Darlington for the purpose of electing delegates Saturday Feby 24th 1912, To attend State Convention Feby 24th to elect delegates to attend the Union Republican National Convention at Chicago, Ill June 18th 1912. I am county chairman and am hoping to havemy county to endorse you for the presidential nominee and shall persistently work to have the state delegation to make its declaration in your favor. In an article published by Mr. McGowan a Washington correspondent that the entire state so far as the Negroes are concern are in favor of pres. Taft candicy is not true. And I hope at the National Convention my statement will be verified. With kind regards and best wishes, I am, sincerely yours, (Rev) J. W. Ham Co Chr. Darlington, Co, S.C.P.S. I send this to show you just my position at the time this letter was written Glad to congratulate you upon your Successes in Ill - Pennsylvania Neb - and North Carolina J. H. Ham[Feb 16, 1912] HASTY PUDDING CLUB Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, New York. Esteemed Sir:- Being an admirer of you and what you represent, I have often wondered if I could get one of your autograph photographs. At first I thought I would trouble Kermit to intercede, but concluded that a note from me with perhaps a good word from Kermit might be better. Possibly you recall the student who just before your address on"Applied Ethics" in Sanders Theatre last year led a cheer for you (said cheer receiving editorial comment in the Harvard Lampoon). As an additional introduction I refer you to Kermit and the enclosed clipping from the Boston Globe. Thanking you in advance for any attention you may care to give this request, and with best wishes for happiness and success constantly on the increase I am Very sincerely yours, Charles Hann, Jr. February sixteenth. The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Office of Theodore Roosevelt January 25th, 1912. My dear Sir: Mr. Roosevelt has no photographs of himself, and he has been nearly overwhelmed with requests for them. All that he can do is to promise that if you will send him one of his photographs, with stamps for return, he will gladly autograph and return it. He is obliged to make this answer to very many people, and regrets his inability to send each of them a photograph as desired. You could obtain one from Pach Brothers, 935 Broadway, New York. Harris & Ewing, Washington D. C. Faithfully yours, Frank Harper Secretary. Mr. Dewitt C. Hayes, Issue Clerk, Whiteriver, Arizona, Your Columbus Speech is fine We are all with you Kindly Return enclosure with auto. Will keep it while life shall last. Sincerely Dewitt C. Hayes Issue Clerk White River Arizona 2/26/12Jasper Feb. 16 1912 Eliese Hofelmann [*3.*] To the honorable Teodore Roosevet. ex president of the Unitet States. Dear Sir. The papers say, that you wonot be our next president again, but if you feel as sorry for uncle Sam, as I do I think you will go and take again the chair my great respect for you, and my love for uncle Sam mad me write the song Uncle Sam's trouble, please Sir don't feel insuiltet. my respect to you and one who wishes you success. I remain yours Eliese Hofelmann Jasper Minn[*Form 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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Roosevelt ns. 62 I was instructed to advise you the result of a vote taken at a meeting of voting members of Lions Evangelical Church last night which resulted as follows Roosevelt sixtyTHE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following 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 pail thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED AT DATED TO from Taft Twenty three Wilson three Clarke one folk one No discussion Campaigning debuting was indulged in Geo E Hoffman, s 2625 a Statery stTHE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER SEND the following message subject to the terms on book hereof, which are hereby agreed to: St. Louis, Mo., February 16th, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. I was instructed to advise you the result of a vote taken at a meeting of voting members of Zions Evangelical Church last night, which resulted as follows: Roosevelt sixtyfour, Taft twentythree, Wilson three, Clark one, Folk one; no discussion, campaigning nor debating was indulged in. George E. Hoffmann, 2625a Slattery Street. NIGHT LETTER. PAID.[*5.*] George E. Hoffmann St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., February 16th, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, Honored Sir:- Referring to the night-lettergram, which has just been sent to you, a copy of which is enclosed, I wish to explain the conditions leading to the sending of the message, which may be of interest to you. Some time ago, at one of the regular church meetings, it was decided that a "Smoker" be given for the members of the church, and the Arrangement Committee for the "Smoker" decided that during the evening a straw vote should be taken, in regard to the Presidential Election. Two candidates from each of the two great parties were placed on the ballot, the ballot was folded in the program, and handed to each member as he entered the assembly room at the church. There was absolutely no discussion of the ballot to be taken later, nor a discussion of any political subject during the evening. The chairman of the Arrangement Committee simply announced that the ballot had been inserted in the program and that each voting member present should cast a ballot for his favorite candidate, and , before the singing of the last song of the program, the results would be announced, which were as follows: 64 votes for Yourself, 23 for Honorable Wm. H. Taft, 3 for Wilson, 1 for Clark and one for Folk. The writer voted for Wilson on account of his believing that public sentiment was against your honored self, in regard to a third term,, and not being able to support Mr. Taft, on account of the Canadian reciprocity, which he fathered, but, being convinced that there is no foundation to the objection of a third term, which is so much talked of hereabout, I arose, making the motion that the assembly place itself on record, making your election unanimous.George E. Hoffmann St. Louis. -2-. This motion went through by a rising vote. During this time the song "American" shown on the enclosed program was sung with great enthusiasm. The attendance of voting members was very small, on account of the evening, but, the results would hardly have been any different had there been a full attendance. As soon as the election had been made unanimous, the writer was instructed to send a paid night lettergram to you, announcing the result, and to pay for the message himself, as "punishment" for having voted for Wilson, but, as the straw vote does not amount to as much as the real fire test later, you will see that I still have a change to make amends, and I hope to have the opportunity. Yours very truly, Geo. E. Hoffmann 2625th Slattery Street. GEH:CM# P.S. After the meeting the committee wanted to send a copy of letter and telegram to Governor Hadley, but, this being considered out of order, not having been passed upon by the assembly, the writer refused to comply with. The Zions Evangelical Church is the foremost church in membership and influence among the twenty-eight Evangelical churches here in St. Louis, if not in the entire Evangelical Synod of North America. I am adding this postscript simply as an explanation, same not being a part of the resolution that was passed at the meeting. # As I am a girl I have no vote, but you have my admiration and best wishes for success just the same. Christine Mueller.[*48.*] OSCAR R. HUNDLEY LUKE P. HUNT LAW OFFICES OF HUNDLEY & HUNT 500-501-502 ALABAMA STATE LAND BLDG. 308 NORTH 21ST STREET BIRMINGHAM, ALA. February 16, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt: Confirming my wire to you on yesterday as to the result of the meeting of the District Committee in this District, I beg to hand you herewith a clipping from one of our daily papers which shows you the estimate put upon the Committee meeting yesterday by the general public. The use of Federal patronage to coerce and control a Committee against its wishes was most flagrant. Postmaster Truman H. Aldrich of this city held caucuses with the Taft supporters in his office in the Post Office Building until one o'clock at night and our friends going around the building could hear them making speeches at that hour. W. R. Fairley, Nat. Immigration Inspector by appointment of Tadt, but who is your friend, and who is Chairman of our Committee, was ordered by telegram from Daniel Keefe, Commissioner of Immigration, to go at once to Texas in order to get him away from the meeting. It was a strange coincident that by delay of three hours in the train he was to take he was permitted to attend the meeting of the Committee. N.L. Steele, Special Attorney in the Department of Justice, another member of the Committee was ordered by Oliver D. Street, U. S. Attorney, to go to Florence to attend Court, Street remaining absent attending to his private business, OSCAR R. HUNDLEY LUKE P. HUNT LAW OFFICES OF HUNDLEY & HUNT 500-501-502 ALABAMA STATE LAND BLDG. 308 NORTH 21st STREET BIRMINGHAM, ALA. but we secured Steele's resignation and appointed another friend in his place, this appointment being made by authority conferred upon the Chairman. It is not my purpose to advise or make suggestions to you. I simply desire to say to you that the overwhelming sentiment and voice of the people in this community is that you should be nominated and elected President again. If the Republican Party fails to heel this call of the people and permits your nomination to go by default and permits Taft to be re-nominated through the coersion of his appointees, the American people will puni sh the Republican Party by overwhelming it with an avalanche of adverse votes. God bless you and preserve you that you may answer this call of the people and fight their battles for them as no one can do so valiantly as you. With sincere regards, I am, Very truly your friend, Oscar R. Hundley. ORH-GRB Enclosure. CRYSTAL RIVER ON THE GULF THE SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE The Crystal River Inn "THE DRUMMERS' HOME" CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA., February 16, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- This letter is written by a boy who has voted for only two years, who admires you and wishes earnestly to keep on doing so. He is a newspaper reporter with Lowe in Canton, Ohio, and now spending the winter with his father at this place. As a boyish voter he is perplexed. At this hotel and others in the state he has listened many evenings to representative men from various cities in the north discuss the presidential situation. They too seem perplexed. The admire you. Should you accept a proffered nomination for president onCRYSTAL RIVER ON THE GULF THE SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE The Crystal River Inn "THE DRUMMERS' HOME" -2- CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA., _____________________191 either ticket they say they would like to vote for you but yet declare they cannot do so. Then, they give the various "reasons why", A man prominent in Philadelphia struck a new note last evening when he said "Roosevelt is too big a man to be shelved, the Republican party needs him badly this fall to win and yet none of us feel that we can vote for him for President." Here boy spoke up and inquired how it would be if you were nominated for vice- president. "That is what I should like to see" said Mr. Philadelphia and the others seconded him. Boy wonders if you have given thought to the acceptance of the nomination for vice-president. He supposes you have but he don't know enough about politics to keep from writing this letter, Yours respectfully Joseph W. Ink.THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL H. V. JONES, EDITOR MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. February 16th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 9th, permit me to say that I expect to be in New York about Wednesday or Thursday of next week, and will run over some figures with you. Yours truly, H. V. JonesWilliam H. Mackay 93 Daniels Avenue Rutherford, N. J. Y. February 16th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel:- I have just received a communication from Ohio. Comrade Charles J. Heinze, Past Department Commander U.S.W.V., State of Ohio, will call and pay his respects accompanied by a delegation of Spanish War Veterans. Comrade Heinz is one of the most active workers in Ohio and is doing yeoman duty under the direction of Walter Brown. All Heinz asks in return for the work that he is doing in Ohio is that he may have the privilege of meeting you at [?] and shaking your hand. I sincerely hope that Opportunity will permit you to comply with his request. Very truly yours, W.H. Mackay [Mackay] [*Ans. Knox*] Terry, W. Va. Feb. 16th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New York. Dear Sir: I have been mixed in politics more or less for the last ten years, been all over the Fifth Congressional District of this State, a number of times, and just recently through all the coal fields of Southern, W. Va. so that I am in position to know what the people want here. Perhaps a majority of the Federal office holders are for the nomination of Pres. Taft. But among the miners and laboring class, and alsothe farmers, all of the Republicans and, I believe, one third of the Democrats, want Roosevelt. Many Democrats freely admit that with you at the head of the republican ticket, their hopes of success either in the nation or this state, would be at an end. If you would only agree to accept the nomination you would have the solid delegation from W. Va, and I do not doubt in the least that you would be the nominee of the Chicago convention. With you heading the ticket, W. Va. would rollup the largest Republican majority in its history. It is a common expression here, that : "If Roosevelt would accept the Republican nomination for President, the whole world would go Republican." Hoping to have an expression in regard to the matter, I am, Yours truly, Thos. S. McKinney.ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE Western Reserve Club EAST CENT. 271 8725 2164 E. 55TH ST. Cleveland, O. February 16th, 1912. [*W.*] Col. THeo. Roosevelt, C/O The Outlook, New York City. My Dear Sir:- At a largely attended meeting of the Western Reserve Republican Club, held last night, there was passed, by a unanimous vote, a resolution directing me to extend to you an invitation to address a public meeting, in commemoration of George Washington's birthday, to be held at Gray's armory, February 22nd, 1912, under the auspices of this organization. We shall thank you for a prompt reply, in order that we may make the necessary arrangements in the event that you are able to accept our invitation. Trusting we may receive a favorable reply, I am, Sincerely yours, Wm. C. Mangan. Secretary.[*with the best wishes of Theodore Roosevelt July 19th 1910*] OYSTER BAY,N.Y. FEB 27 7 30AM 1910 [PICTURE] Ex-President Roosevelt addressing the Public at Battery park, new York, June 18th, 1910. Standing at his side is Comrade Jacob Cash who is about to serve the Ex-President with his first glass of spring water since his return from Europe.CORRESPONDENCE Mr T Roosevelt Hon Sir Will you please advice us how we can help your Nomination for Pres — We are willing to mail out from 1 to 5000 of these cards at our expense. Resp J L Manheimer 223 W 140 St NYC [*[2-16-12]*] [*NEW YORK FEB 6 PM 1912*] [*U.S. POSTAGE ONE CENT*] POST CARD FOR ADDRESS ONLY Hon Th Roosevelt [Oyster Bay] Outlook Office L. I. [*OYSTER BAY FEB 07 N.Y*]Executive Committee W. B. H. DOWSE, PRESIDENT WEST NEWTON THOMAS O. MARVIN, SECRETARY D. WEBSTER DIXON, TREASURER LEW C. HILL, BOSTON FRANKLIN W. HOBBS, BOSTON R. P. SNELLING, NEWTON UPPER FALLS A. G. POLLARD, LOWELL RICHARD S. RUSSELL, NORTH ANDOVER TELEPHONE OXFORD 76 THE HOME MARKET CLUB CHARTERED AUGUST 7, 1888 DEVOTED TO POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS PUBLISHER OF THE PROTECTIONIST AND OTHER ECONOMIC LITERATURE 77 SUMMER STREET BOSTON, Feb. 16, 1912. [*R.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 281 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Sir: May I bespeak your friendly influence in assisting me to obtain space in the Outlook for the publication of the enclosed article, which I believe, presents certain facts in regard to the present difficulties in Lawrence which should be given as wide reading as possible. It is particularly desirable to present this statement to the readers of the Outlook because they must have gained some false impressions at least, from the article by Mr. Weyl which appeared in the number of February 10th. The country is facing a critical situation. Any effort which men of sanity can put forth to allay the suspicion and prejudice of a large section of the American public, should meet with a hearty response from those publications which stand for public order and safety. If, therefore, you can find in the enclosed article some contribution to a better understanding of industrial conditions, and a kindlier feeling among men, I beg that you will give your high sanction to Its publication. Respectfully, Thomas O. Marvin, Secretary. C. C. BROWN Loans and Real Estate 318 Fourth Street Phone 559 [*Ans*] Lawton, Okla. Feb. 16 - 12 My Dear Col. Roosevelt I am mailing you herewith circular letter we are this day sending to our Republican voters. Your old time friends - that means substantially all, of our voters - are for you to the man and want you as our standardC. C. BROWN Loans and Real Estate 318 Fourth Street Phone 350 Lawton, Okla. bearer. If your name goes upon the national ticket I shall try to be nominated for one of the Congressmen at large from Oklahoma. If not I shall not have the courage nor the heart to undertake the fight Sincerely yours A W Maxwell[For Enc see 2-27-12]MEETING NIGHTS SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH RICHARD J. HARDEN CAMP, NO. 2 DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS [*8.*] 1438 Meridian Street, N.W., WASHINGTON D. C. February 16, 1912. Dear Sir: I take the liberty of writing you in regard to a matter which I, as a legal resident of La Fayette County, Wis., am much interested in. The La Fayette County (Wis.) Historical Society has an historical exhibit in the county court-house, which it is intended to make of such character as to be the chief object of interest in the county both to the residents and to visitors, and the exhibit is to be a permanent one. Judge Simpson, probate judge of La Fayette County, visited with me the fore part of this week, and states that the society would deeply appreciate the receipt of a letter from Colonel Roosevelt in his own handwriting, to be placed in the society's historical exhibit. I told him I would make the request of you in behalf of the society. If you can spare a few moments for this purpose, I would be glad to know that you addressed an autographed letter to-- Hon. Jefferson B. Simpson, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Appreciating any consideration you may be able to give my request, I am Sincerely and fraternally yours, James E. Maynard Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City, N. Y.China Famine Relief Committee Co-Operating with the Red Cross Room 8021: One Madison Avenue, New York RT. REV. DAVID H. GREER, D. D., LL. D., CHAIRMAN JACOB H. SCHIFF, TREASURER WILLIAM B. MILLAR, SECRETARY NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER, LL. D. HON. JOSEPH H. CHOATE JOHN D. CRIMMINS, ESQ. ROBERT W. DE FOREST, ESQ. HON. SETH LOW HON. OSCAR S. STRAUS VICE CHAIRMEN R. C. BEEBE NOLAN R. BEST CORNELIUS N. BLISS, JR. GEORGE C. BOLDT JAMES G. CANNON GEORGE B. CORTELYOU ROBERT FULTON CUTTING CLEVELAND H. DODGE JOHN H. FINLEY JOHN FOORD COL. E. W. HALFORD ADRIAN ISELIN, JR. GEN. THOMAS L. JAMES O R JUDD J. EDGAR LEAYCRAFT HAMILTON W. MABIE ALFRED E. MARLING SILAS McBEE ST. CLAIR McKELWAY D W. McWILLIAMS GEORGE MOOSER WM. FELLOWES MORGAN JOHN R. MOTT JUDGE MORGAN J. O'BRIEN ADOLPH S. OCHS EBEN E. OLCOTT GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY EUGENE A. PHILBIN WILLIAM C. REICK HERMAN RIDDER WM. JAY SCHIEFFELIN I. N. SELIGMAN L. H. SEVERANCE ALBERT SHAW JOHN A. SLEICHER ROBERT E. SPEER JAMES SPEYER MELVILLE E. STONE SAMUEL THORNE OSWALD G. VILLARD PAUL M. WARBURG SILAS WEBB EDWARD J. WHEELER J. CAMPBELL WHITE J. E. WILLIAMS JAMES WOOD JOHN. W. WOOD February 16, 1912. [W] Frank Harper Esq., Secretary to the Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, "THE OUTLOOK," N. Y. Dear Mr. Harper: I think that Mr. Roosevelt must have misunderstood my letters. We do not desire any subscription from him. What we do want is his consent to speak in one of the New York churches upon the day that we have designated as Famine Fund Day, namely, Sunday, March 10th. I am sure that he will realize the need of these people in China, and that he will not be doing more than anyone of us upon the Committee in devoting a portion of his time on a Sunday for the good of the cause. I am anxious that he should do this so that I may announce throughout America that the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt will deliver a speech in aid of the China Famine Relief Fund on March 10th, as it will enable us to secure publicity not only for the cause but for the generous action of our next president. Trusting that he will give this his earnest consideration, and will advise me at his earliest convenience regarding his decision, I beg to remain, with thanks on behalf of Bishop Greer and the Committee, Yours sincerely, George Mooser[*THE MOTSINGER ROTARY ENGINE CO. N.H. MOTSINGER, PRESIDENT F. W. LANDMAN, VICE PRESIDENT CHAS. E. HAYS, TREASURER A. N. MILLER, SECRETARY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF CONNECTICUT CAPITAL $200,000.00 GREENSBURG, PA.,*] Feb. 16th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay or Outlook Office, Dear Sir: You are to be recalled to the Presidential chair this fall to serve the greatest nation in the world at a time of the greatest peril this nation has ever seen and you must not object if the great middle classes ask you to stand fearlessly for whatever measures no matter how seemingly radical that will give equality to all and special privileges to none. First of all at Columbus Ohio where you are afforded the splendid opportunity while you are addressing the constitutional convention on the 21st to stand bold for the Initiave, Referendum and Recall -- even of judges. We must have no judicial oligarchy in this country. Second let it be uneqivocably known that you stand to smash the special privileges of the Money Trust even if it produces a panic. (which it will not). This can be done no other way effectually but to take away the special privilege the national banks have of issuing money on bonds and other collateral thus forcing others with securities of the same kind to go to the allied banks to get cash, giving them their "rake off" Declare for the expansion of postal savings banks to become the only U. S. bank of issue with power to loan money to all alike of the same kind of collateral extending credits of the government to loans on real estate at a 50% valuation.THE MOTSINGER ROTARY ENGINE CO. N. H. MOTSINGER, PRESIDENT F. W. LANDMAN, VICE PRESIDENT CHAS. E. HAYS, TREASURER A. N. MILLER, SECRETARY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF CONNECTICUT CAPITAL $200,000.00 GREENSBURG, PA. 2 "Congress Shall have power to coin money *** and regulate the value thereof." This privilege has [been] corruptly or foolishly been turned over to national banks and been made the prime source of the Money Power. Congress has no constitutional right to delegate this vital power to private national banks or to such a quasi-partnership with a private moneyed aristocracy as is contemplated by the Aldrich Central Reserve Association. It will be a cowardly act to accede to their demands no matter what their threatened power is or appear to be. Ruin will be the end attended with bloodshed if it is acceded to. This is a case of surgery and do not hesitate to apply the knife to save the life of the nation. The government must be placed again in the hands of the people, and the banks must let loose of the governments' business. Let us try Benjamin Franklins plan that worked so well for the colony of Pennsylvania. When money was scarse the General Assembly issued paper money and loaned it to the people direct on a 50¢ valuation of r eal estate to be paid back at 4% interest and 4% principal every year. Franklin says this money never fell in valuation for the reason that it was recievable for taxes and when money became too plentiful to be profitably employed in business it was used to repay the loan and thus automatically contracted the currency not needed. Of course the government could limit the issue of this legal tender money as a means of regulating its value. Yours Truly, N. H. MotsingerM. A. MURPHY REPRESENTING THE MASONIC MUTUAL INS. CO. of Springfield, Mass. 19 WEBSTER ST., : : LEWISTON, ME. [*W.*] Lewiston Me Feb. 16th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir - Some of us would like very much to have you come here, and address the people of Lewiston. Now if such a boon could be granted to us, what in your judgement would be the expense. We republicans would like it as we believe, you, more than any other man would revive the waning courage of the party in this section. We promise to make the occasion Free for all who desire to hear you. Excuse my presumtion and believe me very respectfully yours, M. A. Murphy 19 Webster Street Lewiston MaineE PLURIBUS UNUM TUEBOR SI QUAERIS PENISULAM AMOENAM CIRCUMSPICE STATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE CHAMBER STATE HOUSE, LANSING [*2.*] February 16, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: You may be interested in the enclosed copy of Proclamation convening the legislature of Michigan in special session for the purpose of providing for a presidential preference primary. I am also enclosing clippings from Michigan papers giving accounts of Lincoln banquets, from which you be able to obtain some idea of the regard in which you are held in this state. Yours very sincerely, Chase S. Osborn Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City. HB Enclos.2-16-12[*B 6. 2/28/12*] Haile. New. Mexico. 2/16/1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Colonel I write you for assistance in my case for Pension. My application has been before the commissioner of Pensions for years With affidavits Proving my disabilities. but it seems that there is no record in the War Department of my disabilities. Now I was either confined in quarters or in the Hospital for at least 70 days caused from having 3 ribs broken at San antonio Texas and having fever at Tampa Florida2 Now if you can assist me in getting my Pension through which affidavits held by the Pension Department show I am honorably entitled to It would be a great favor to me which favor I hope in the future to be able to return Very Respectfully Cragg Parsons 1st U.S. Vol. Cav. Troop M. Haile New Mexico P.S. your many friends in this Part highly elated over the Prospect of your nomination for President. Thanking you for the favor asked in advance I remain Very sincerely Yours, Cragg Parsons Haile N. M. PAUL SECURITIES COMPANY A 1 Real Estate, Bonds, Stocks, and Real Estate Mortgages Bought and Sold 760 ELLICOTT ST., BUFFALO, N.Y. Buffalo Feby 16/12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. c/o The Outlook N.Y. Dear Sir. As a true Am. Citizen — Kindly educate in the way & manner as you deem proper to the masses of our people that this Country is a grand Commercial Country that our bus. interests must be so regulated for the welfare of all concerned. Capital as well as Labor & that is what this RepublicanPAUL SECURITIES COMPANY A 1 Real Estate, Bonds, Stocks, and Real Estate Mortgages Bought and Sold 760 ELLICOTT ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. party is trying to acomplish Charity for all malice towards none all the way through Yours very Repy Al. W. Paul P P. S. Co. [*N.B. "please give this your earnest attention, before, its too late. J.H.P.*] (11) United States Express Company. & W.U. Tel Co Liberty Street Ferry, N. Y. February 16th, 1912 Dear Col Roosevelt. Get on to their kicks? the Progressives of the Dem' & Rep' parties are only booming you to split the party — So the Dem's Can slip in? Same way, they are working a racket on the pension Bill - they want to get the "Sherwood Bill", passed by the Senate so Mr Taft will be obliged to veto it and loose half the "Ole" Soldiers vote — which may ruin a chance of defeating the party — I think if they would agree on a "Reasonable pension Bill" Mr Taft, would not refuse to sign it — It is not time yet for a doller per day bill - there are too many of us left - "500,000." wait until we dwindle down to three hundred thousand. then we will take the matter up seriously. I think Senator McCumber, is capable to give us a bill - that ought to satisfy any ole veteran If you can do anything or have any influence with the present President in this direction Hope you will exert yourself in this direction and oblige an ole Vet that voted for you - - Yours Very Truly G.O.P. J Henry Pippitt. "44 years" a Voter for the "R.P." or G.O.P. 181½ Norman Ave. Bklyn NYPOSTAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COMPANY NIGHT TELEGRAM The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. 145 East 23rd STREET, DELIVERY NO. Telephone, 1315 Gramercy, [*FV*] Messengers Furnished. INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE V94Ch Bq 48 NL AX Chicago ills feby 16 12 [*M 24*] Frank Harper, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue New-york Find important letter to colonel in my business envelope addressed to you.It will arrive Newyork saturday morning century train. If Colonel not in Newyork saturday it should be sent to him as it is important for immediate knowledge as well as for consideration during next few days Alexander.H.Revell 855p.m.OFFICERS DR. A. J. SANDS, PRESIDENT MILTON RUSH, VICE-PRESIDENT FRED W. CROSSER, SECRETARY MILTON STRAWN, TREASURER FINANCE COMMITTEE GEO. E. NICKEL HARRY MASON JUDGE R. A. CAMERON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE L. T. WILSON CHAIRMAN ED. FRANCIS GEO. E. NICKEL CHAS. GIBLER JOHN SMITH [*ans*] WOODS COUNTY ROOSEVELT CLUB WE WILL WIN ALVA, OKLA. Feb. 16 - 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Colonel: The Republicans of Woods Co. Okla. have organized for the purpose of sending delegates to our state Convention at Guthrie March 14th who will work for a delegation to Chicago to further your nomination for President. The writer was a Presidential Elector in 1908 and worked for Mr. Taft's success, but we now demand a return to the progressive principles which have been abandoned. We do not expect any expression from you as to your position - we need none, We know you! Yours sincerely, Dr. A. J. Sands Pres. Woods Co. Roosevelt Club[* F a Knight Mch. 22. 1912 2d. P apr. 16 - A Knight*] Duisburg a. Rhein, 16.2.12. Oststr. 100. Mr. Hochwohlgeboren gestatte ich mir, X.35 der "Kölnischen Volkszeitung, eine der grössten und angeschenster Zeitungen Deutschlands, zu übersenden, in welcher eine Abhandlung von mir uber, Schutzfurbe der Tiere " veröffentlicht ist. Ich habe in dieser Abhandlung auch Bezug genommen auf Ihre trefflichenBeobachtungen in Afrika, soweit sie mir in Ihren bedeutenden Werke ,,Afrikanische Wanderungen"" zur Verfügung standen. Ew. Hochwohlgeboren haben vielleicht Interesse an meiner Arbeit, vielleicht auch die Güte, mir hinsichtlich ihrer Sachlichkeit Ihre Meinung zu unterbreiten, worüber sich sehr freuen würde. Ew. Hochwohlgeboren ergebenster Leopold Scheidt Verfasser der Vögel unserer Heimat ![For encs see 1-14-12 ca 2-16-12] [For attachment see 3-22-12 ca 3-22-12]Dictated [*[2-16-12]*] (by my sister) Confidential St Lukes Hospital New York City. Feb. 16 . 1912. My dear Colonel. I have been in this private portion of this hospital for nearly three weeks for a surgical operation which should give my friends no concern as I am rapidly recovering & expect to be at home again in a fortnight. No words can express the skill & care & comfort of this place, nor the love and devotion of my friends which come to me every day. Will you give my love to Edith & thank her for her very beautiful sweet peas? I am so much touched by her thought of me at this time. I enjoyed them greatly. Hospital life has its weariness & restlessness2 and in the long watches of the night, I find myself thinking much of you and of the political situation; and again and again have wanted to dictate a letter to you; this without any knowledge of the present political situation for I have not been well enough to have even the head lines of newspaper read to me. It is this which has come to me to say to you, night after night, again and again without doubt or question in my mind. I want you to take the first public opportunity to state that under no conditions whatsoever will you accept a re-nomination for the Presidency. I want you to ask all Republicans to vote for Taft stating honestly where you differ from him, but showing also the good he has done, and how vastly superior a Republican administration would be to that of3 The Democrats. I want no uncertain sound, nothing by which the Country might think you could be induced to change your mind - the final note. I can fully imagine the tremendous pressure that is being brought to bear upon you to day to declare under what conditions you would be willing to accept the nomination. There are the disgusted Dix & Tamaney Republicans & Independents who have realized their mistake, & hope you can save this state. But above all there are the Progressives who, more than anyone else, must bring tremendous pressure to bear upon you. For you are their only hope. They say, and truthfully, that you are the only man who can "unite the party". What is the alternative for them? They cannot bear Taft, they do not want to vote for the Democrats. They have only two4 courses open to them outside of you. One is to nominate their own man, stand up and be counted, and go down with him to defeat. This is an honorable course & must command [attention] respect, for have not great political reforms been begun in this way? The other is, if they have really faith in you, to follow your advice & vote for Taft, or, if not conscientiously able to do this, let them throw away their votes and bide their time. Then there are the Governors of the Middle western States, of semi progressive states, & other eminent men one respects, who are telling you that only with you can their State be carried for the Republicans. All this must appeal to you - They know how ready you are to sacrifice yourself for the sense of duty. Wall Street is also perhaps veering towards you - beginning to be5. afraid of Taft - preferring your saner financial policies. The pressure upon you must be perfectly tremendous to come out & say under what circumstances you will accept the nomination. But what I want, as one of your oldest and staunchest friends is that you shall make it perfectly clear that you will decline to run Why should you? Why are you called upon to make this sacrifice? Why is it so important to unite the party? There is no great issue at stake no civil war impending, no foreign complications looming up which threaten our country. I feel very sure that the country will be swept by the Democrats next Autumn. I do not use this as an argument with you, for you have never let your own personal interests stand6. in the way of duty, nor would you now hesitate to sacrifice yourself if you thought it right to do so. But is the sacrifice needed? Look for one moment at the State of New York - so important. Outwardly Barnes & his like talked Harmony last Autumn. Franklin Roosevelts campagne showed that Lew Paine made no fight in his own strong hold - They none of them did for Stimson - Barnes & Murphy will unite in stabbing you in the back - Wall street is fickle. It promised support to Parker, & then turned to you. If a Democrat should be chosen a few weeks after you, who pleased them, they would change to him. - The country wants a change and why you, a private citizen, should be called upon, under these circumstances, to unite the party and go down with it, I cannot understand. If there were any great moral principle7 at stake it would be a different matter, but there is none. In the four yours to come you can do so much. There is the Tariff to be studied, the Finances to be mastered. The Supreme Court is a bulwark of strength for us to fall back upon. It will not allow any Democratic Congress or President to break down all sound business conditions. There is no danger of that kind of anarchy. Meanwhile you and the far seeing saner citizens of this country will be studying that important question, Capital and Labor, with the view to do justice to both sides - and by the help of God, will be reaching the solution - four years hence of that momentous problem.8 There is empathy before you for the next four years. At the end of that time it is absolutely certain that you will be again the leader of this nation, and, as its President, able to do more for our country than ever before. Believe me, affectionately yours Louisa Lee Schuyler To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York[12.] MGR. Mouchegh Seropian Armenian Bishop Address: 96 Dey St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Feb. 16, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- While in this country, for the last year, I have delivered several lectures on good citizenship before Armenian communi- ties throughout the United States. Now I am compiling them in book form and desire, in conclusion, to translate and publish, if you so consent, your beautiful oration delivered on April 14, 1906 at the laying of the corner stone of the office of the House of Representatives. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I am Yours sincerely, M. Seropian Mgr. Mouchegh Seropian, 96 Dey St., Jamacia Plain, Mass. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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My father Ex Police Captain Micheal Sheehan your admirer and friend died yesterday Thomas Sheehan 887 Freeman st ny.American Bureau of Political Research Under the Direction of George H. Shibley, Counsellor of Law, Political Scientist, Economist and Sociologist. Legislative Issues Briefed Exhaustively on Short Notice Telephone, Lincoln 2745 Bliss Building, Washington. D.C. [5.] February 16th, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Under separate cover, I am mailing to you my brief in the United States Supreme Court, in behalf of the Initiative System. I desire to bring to your attention, a section of the history of the Pary Government in the United States, which may not be readily at hand, namely the portion which shows the Government of the Fathers was the peoples rule system for sixty years, and then through the debasement of Party Government, the people let their liberties. Original and first hand authorities are cited. President Taft and others are misrepresenting our political history, and as the basis of their argument is erroneous, the whole superstructure is wrong. With best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Geo. H. Shibley GHS/MSOrbiston Ohio, 2/16' 12. Hon. Ex. Pres. Roosevelt: I have enclosed you a photo of our large family as you may see ten boys and one girl. I am 37 years old and my husband is 42. Were both born in Lawrence Co. O. We were married at Athens, O. Sept. 1892. Have resided in Orbiston ever since.The eldest son is 18 years old and the youngest 9 mo old. I hope you are sympathizer with large families and can inform me wheather there is a premium for a large number of boys. We are having a hard life in the effort to educate our boys. 'Til Jan1st 1912 we had 7 boys attending school. Any information or favor that you can do will be highly appreciated. Yours Respectfully Mrs. Joseph H. Smart. N.B. Any information in regards to reputation or otherwise I will refer you to the following business men. C. M. Mathews, Orbiston O H. T. Dillinger, Orbiston Ohio Dr. M. E. Cox, Murray City Ohio C. S. Seidenfield, MurrayCity Ohio Wm. Turvey, Buchtel Ohio A. K. Schentz, Buchtel Ohio Dr. S. Mc. Manigal, Buchtel Ohio Dr. A. L. Pritchard, Nelsonville Ohio Dr. H. T. See, Athens OhioBELL PHONE 450 GRANT The Saturday Critic An Outspoken, Independent Journal, Clean and Decent . . . and as Lively as We Know How to Make It . . . CORNER LIBERTY STREET AND OAK ALLEY [*Ans. Knox*] PERCY F. SMITH, Publisher and Business Manager. Pittsburgh, Pa., Febr 16th 19112 Col Roosevelt My dear Sir: By mail to day copy of The Critic, weekly published in interest of Keystone party, of which I am vice Chairman of the County Com, and member of the state Com. I am right in line with Senator Flinn with whom I have worked for years, and trust everything will crystallize to prove to the satisfaction of Mr. Roosevelt that it is his duty to again serve us. A glance at my paper will suffice I show you my sincerity. Yours for success Percy F. Smith.OFFICERS. ANTHONY SCHREIBER, CENSOR. R. S. ABCZINSKI, VICE-CENSOR. M. B. STECZYNSKI, PRESIDENT. PHILIP M. KSYCKI, VICE-PRES. B. J. CZECHOWICZ, GEN'L SEC'Y. M. MAJEWSKI, TREASURER. Polish National Alliance OF THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA., 1406-1408 W. DIVISION STREET OFFICERS. T. BIEMIRADZKI, DIRECTOR. J. B. WLEKLINSKI, DIRECTOR. M. KMIECIAK, DIRECTOR. M. WOJTECKI, DIRECTOR. M. SAKOWSKA, DIRECTOR. N. K. ZLOTNICKI, DIRECTOR. J. J. HERTMANOWICZ, DIRECTOR. Chicago, February 16, 1912. No. 6843. [*57.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear and kind Sir:- As President of the United States of N.A. you signed a bill for the erection of a monument in Washington, D.C., to General K. Pulaski, as well as you accepted in behalf of the people of our country the gift of the monument to General T. Kosciusske tendered by the Polish National Alliance of the U. S. of N. A. May 11th, 1910, as the first citizen of the Country, while travelling abroad, you were pleased to send us by cable a message for the day of the unveiling of the said monuments, in which you gave expression in kind and magnanimous words of your satisfaction, that the two great Poles, whose names are forever honorably connected with the history of our Country, received what was due to them at the hands of a grateful Nation. The Polish National Alliance of the U. S. of N. A. having just published an extensive history of the two heroes as well as of the proceedings during the unveiling of their monuments, we, the officers of the said organization have the honor to send you a copy of the said book as a token of respect and warm feeling for2.6843 you in the hearts of about one hundred thousand Polish Americans gathered under the banner of the Alliance. While we hope that you will kindly accept the book and find a place for it in your library, we remain Most respectfully, M. B. Steczynski president B. J. Czechowicz sec'yCollier's THE NATIONAL WEEKLY 416 WEST 13TH STREET NEW YORK EDITORIAL ROOMS Feb. 16, 1912. My dear Mr. President: I enclose one memorandum consisting of several allusions to the manuscript as I read it; and another responding to your idea that I should suggest something which you might transpose into a paragraph to fit into your manuscript. Cordially yours, Mark Sullivan Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Offices, New York City. MS/EBPerkasie, Pa. Feb. 16. 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Perkasie, Pa. My Dear sir: Till quite recently I have been a citizen of Richmond, Va. and have come to this one of the pleasant suburbs of Philadelphia. At Richmond I was greatly pleased & honored to receive your brief letter dated Oct. 25 -11. My desire still is that you are the nominee on the Republican ticket in place of Mr. Taft. I feel it is due to you, the best thing for the whole country and prevent the disaster of division & confusion as the probable result of a Democratic victory even should so good a man as Woodrow Wilson head that party. This is a critical time, not unlike that of -61-65 when wise counsels & wise action, with courage, were in demand. The quiet common people, who are now being crushed under heartless combinations, are doing some serious thinking & under socialistic training are being prepared to act with a determination little dreamed of by those whose ears are not kept close to the ground which is now pulsating with sentiments of unrest & indignation. I hope that2 [*2-16-12*] your speech at Columbus, O. will wisely outline the path of right & safety as between our citizens. Outrage is the only term which can duly express the present inequalities of privilege & opportunity. Every man knows that as things are, a premium is set upon cunning and upon unjust combinations as against the honest common citizen. We have fallen upon the times predicted by Lincoln when wealth unjustly amassed threatens the very life of our nation. Jefferson - Lincoln! These are names most precious among our presidents. We now require a Third to conserve and perpetuate what they have given us - a government "of the people by the people and for the people". I trust you are the man by the grace of God for the occasion. Such has been my thought and so I have expressed myself in circles of some influence. Lincoln was strong in God, in himself & in a cabinet wisely chosen. Why does not Pres't Taft have about him specialists & patriots like Prof. Bailey in the Agricultural Department instead of the present political schemer Wilson whom the people abhor? He is not Woodrow Wilson who, even if unsuccessful as a Democratic nominee for the presidency would3 [*[2-16-12]*] in the esteem of the people grace the post of Foreign Secretary by the appointment of a Republican president. These are vital issues now before the people which will not "down" until they are chrystalized into law - such as the initiative, referendum & recall even as applied to judges, suffrage full & equal to all intelligent men & women, the single tax on land &c. all of which go to make effective the Declaration of Independence which in its principles far transcends the Constitution, which was cunningly shaped to fit the interests of a moneyed aristocracy. The people begin to move toward you as their president because they feel that you sympathize with the cause of popular righteousness as against the brutalities of priviledged exploitation. They wait to see the signal for action from one whom they think to have honesty of purpose, and the wisdom & courage of action. Unfortunately do not attach to our present president. Pardon this private communication from one who is deeply concerned for our nation & interested in your nomination & election. Yours very respectfully (Rev.) R.B. Taggart, Ph.D.[*[2-16-12]*] National Roosevelt League (INCORPORATED) BELA TOKAJI, New York, President GEN. ROBT. AVERY, New York, Vice President LUCIEN KNAPP, New York, Treasurer COL. F. K. PORTER, New York, Secretary O. F. G. MEGIE, New Jersey, Secretary National Headquarters: Governor Chase S Osborn Mich Governor R P Bass N.H. Ex Governor Horace White New York Ex Governor John F Fort N.J. Ex Governor E C Stokes N.J. U.S. Senator C Townsend Mich U.S. Senator Miles Poindexter Wash Ex Senator William Flinn Pa Congressman B French Idaho Walter F Brown Ohio Col Henry R Andrew Pre N. Society Civil War NY N. T. Folwell Pa Benj. B. Lindsey Col Temple Bar Bldg., 44 Court St., Brooklyn 'Phone 6794 Main N. Y. City Headquarters: 424-426 Sixth Avenue, New York 'Phone 2799 Madison Square CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES COL. WM. HEMSTREET, N. Y., EXECUTIVE H. I. HOOK, PA., ORGANIZATION J. T. SHEDD, CHICAGO, FINANCE PROF. THEO. HENCKELS, VT., PRESS H. R. ROETZEL, CONN., ADVISORY J. PHILIP BERG, N. Y., WAYS AND MEANS S. CARL KAPFF, N. Y., LAW R. S. TAYLOR, IND., LEGISLATION WILLIAM LYCETT, N. Y., PRINTING HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS CONGRESSMAN JAMES S. SHERMAN, N. Y. CONGRESSMAN N. W. HALE, TENNESSEE CONGRESSMAN I. P. WANGER, PENN. CONGRESSMAN J. C. CHANEY, INDIANA GEN. G. W. CURTIN, WEST VIRGINIA PROF. DANIEL FORD, LINCOLN, NEB. COL. L. R. STEGMAN, NEW YORK DR. W. O. EMORY, MACON, GA. A. ROTH, CINCINNATI, O. PROF. E. S. HOSMER, PAWTUCKET, R. I. N. G. GLICK, WILMINGTON, DEL. A. MERCER, DETROIT, MICH. A. C. GUMPERT, PUTTSBURG, PA. A. C. HAMILTON, LORADO, TEX. New York, February 16. 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Dear Colonel.- I received reports from South Carolina and other Southern States where a certain gentleman- a friend of John Haye Hammond is quite busy receiving Delegates for Taft. I happen to know the gentleman well. The Colored men in those States are against Tafts nomination. Amos Pinchot and I had a long talk this forenoon Colonel. You will get a great reception in Ohio. A very enthusiastic member of our Ohio Org. writes: " Roosevelt is the man of the Hour." Roosevelt the George Washington of today. We need a leader of men. A man who is a man. That man is Theodore Roosevelt. I shall keep you posted-as I did when you were in the African Jungle. Very cordially yours Bela TokajiLiebler & Co. Century Theater 15 West 62nd Street New York Office of George C. Tyler Cable Address- "Tyler New York" February 16, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am in receipt of your two letters of the 13th and 14th inst. Of course you are quite at liberty to send any of our correspondence to Mr. Landis. Permit me to thank you very much indeed for the attention you have given the matter. Naturally, your letters have brought me a great deal of pleasure. With kindest regards, I am Very sincerely yours, G. C. TylerGilmore City, Ia. Feb 16th 1912 H. Col Roosevelt: Oyster Bay. N.Y. My Dear Sir:- I take this liberty of writing you and hope it will meet your approval. These are trying times to us all, who have the true interest of our party at heart. For a personal introduction let me say, that I have camped on your trail since the good old days at Maduro, under the Marquis De Mors rule. Met you there many times, also at Deadwood, S. D: and am personaly acquainted with Seth Bullock and Hon. E. W. Martin. Now I have been a staunch Republican for over half a century, and believe you are the only standard barer that can lead us on to victory. And if you are holding back in the least because of friendship for Howard Taft My God! He canceled that2 immediately after his election. He has played the coyote and magpie with the American people long enough, and if he is the only party nominee I am going to switch. I think the People are willing to overlook that great mistake of yours i.e "foisting upon us that Great Big Kid, William H. T. for President," and would follow you to victory. I am but a small pebble on the beach, but my vote counts as much as that of the President. Yours for the nomination, and election. H.J. Van Alstine. P.S I inclose a little adverse sentiment which surprised me very much. I hope you will not give me away to Bullock, for he and Star are life long friends and pardners in business. Please return his letter to me, as I hope to need it for future reference. H. J. V.FORM H-5 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RUSSELL, BURDSALL & WARD BOLT AND NUT CO. W. L. WARD, PRES. SAM'L COMLY, V. PRES. R. M. BURDSALL, TREAS. E. BURDSALL, SEC'Y. W. S. COMLY, GEN. SALES AGENT. PORT CHESTER, N. Y. Feb. 16, 1912. My dear Mr. Harper:-- Your favor of Feb. 15th at hand, with Nugent's letter sent to Colonel Roosevelt. I was not favorably impressed with Mr. Nugent, and I would suggest that you just write him and tell him that the matter in question is absolutely in Mr. Ward's hands and he will have to take it up with me, and as Mr. Nugent has heard from me, I do not think he will bother much further with the matter. I am, Very truly yours, W. L. Ward Mr. Frank Harper, New York City. W-J. 'enc.'Lee Higginson & Company. 44 State Street. Boston. BW - A. February 16, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I thank you very much for your letter. I cannot tell you how sorry I am that you will not be able to be present on that evening, but I was afraid that it was too much to hope. Trusting that I may have the pleasure of seeing you before long, I am, Very truly yours, Barrett Wendell Jr.Coalinga, Cal. 2-16-12. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt "The Outlook" New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel:- Things are coming fast your way - & I am glad of it! Its about time you came out with your "statement", & I do hope it will not differ much with La Follette's platform, putting the "good cause" & its principles above personal gain of either, fame, honor or wealth. You're the "man" all right to steer the ship safely through the narrow channels, & the accidents of getting stuck several times during your last voyage will only help to avoid such & will strengthen the confidence in yourself, without paying too much attention to the lookout men, who during the "fog" of 1907 made you strike a bar. Another great mistake was your recommendation of Billy L'Fat. He may be a very good man in private life & at peace banquets, but his compass needs adjusting & his chronometer is behind the time. Its a wonder to me that with his defect nautical apparatus he has not become a total wreck, but this would(* by grace of Mr. Tr. The origin of my first libel you will get from the S. Fr. Ec. by request. P.S. I never got an answer from you, nor from our mutual friend comrade E.H. I wonder what became of him? Some time ago, I tried to talk him out of a loan, but being a "pool banker", the word of honor of a phil. anar. as only security seems to be of no value to him. Well, I must try to get along without it & win out on my own merits.be unavoidable in the future, if [t]he Kept charge of the good old ship without changing his course through those dangerous home shoals. Well, I did my share in buoying the channel for you, by changing the misguiding light of a wrong beacon (in the person of comrade William R. - injected a little of my common sense philosophy into his befuddled brain, with the result that he is now praising the "progressive movement" of La Follette, unintentionally paying you a tribute as well) & by adjusting some others - (editors.) -- Now you want to pick out a good crew & what is very important, select a good cook (supreme court) & a flunky to match (postmaster general). But don't forget, a "skipper" is more or less of a despot, & what he says has to be "did"! And then provide the old frigate well with provisions, necessary ballast & plenty of fresh water (the latter you squeeze out of the corporations stock.) I you have no objections, I shall supply you now & then with "special charts", which will help you to enter any port without danger. Wishing you a safe voyage & good speed I remain Yours sincerely Max Werner Dr. phil. anar. (# & nautical expert[1.] Pearl Wight 1402-3 Whitney Central Building New Orleans Feb. 16, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt;- As my son no doubt wrote you I have been ill with an attack of Grippe, and am just out this morning. I am just in receipt of a letter from Col. Lyon, in answer to a letter my son wrote him, in which Col. Lyon writes that he has been ill for the first time in his life, and is writing to me the first day out. He intends to go to New York to see you as soon as he is able to travel. His letter is personal, but is full of kindly feeling toward you. I have written him and given him my views fully, and asked him to go to New York at an early opportunity - the sooner the better - and come back via New Orleans. My son has told me of his conversations with you. Of course, you know as well as I do the power of public office in controlling delegates. It will take a very strong demand from the people themselves to overcome this power. I believe that your speech as outlined will give them -the people in general - an opportunity to express themselves. I think you should bear in mind this - that you represent to the mind of the average man - an instrument for carrying out the beliefs that are in everyone's mind now as to a fair distribution of wealth, and carrying it out in a sane, practical and careful way fair to both rich and poor. It is a question for you to decide as to what you should say about accepting the nomination, after you have outlined your beliefs. Your friends now are undoubtedly handicapped by statements made by the other side that you will not be a candidate. Your own wise judgment will best determine this matter, as I would not dare advise you on such an important question. After you have made such a statement and there was such a demand made by the people generally, I might control out delegation, although the power of the public office and the weakness of office holders is so great that I doubt if either Col. Lyon in Texas or myself here can control these delegates. I know in the other Southern States that it is more doubtful still. You are in the centre and can see all sides, and it is for you to decide whether the time is ripe for you to bring the matter to an issue or not. This is a Democratic year unless you were nominated. You own judgment may dictate to you as to whether it would be wiser to let matterstake their course the coming four years without entering the race. If you decide to become a candidate, however, I will personally sink or swim with you, but I thought before the matter was determined I would lay before you the difficulties that seem to me very great from the fact that office holders North and South may control the Convention. With best wishes, I am, Very sincerely yours, Pearl Wight PW/JCDPEARL WIGHT 1402-3 WHITNEY CENTRAL BUILDING NEW ORLEANSFebruary 16th 1912 San Rafael Heights - Los Angeles Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City My dear Colonel: I suspect you have no time to be reading long letters from me in these days. Nor are you likely to be less busy in the days to come. As one out of several million of your fellow citizens bent on putting you at hard work whether you like it or not, I don't know whether I ought to be ashamed of myself or not; but I know as a matter of fact that I feel pretty good about it. My cause of writing just now is to acknowledge receipt of yours of January 30th on the subject of your name on the California Primary ballot. I waited a week or ten days for the atmosphere to get clearer and our course to be entirely settled. When your letter came I got a number of the fellows together and showed it to them and Lissner read aloud your letter to Munsey, a copy of which you had enclosed with your letter to me. We were all glad to have the clear insight into2 your motives and point of view which the munsey letter gave. It is a splendid document and one that I am proud to own. When I wrote you about the ballot and the withdrawal of your name, I felt a good deal of hesitancy about it because, personally, I was convinced that long before the date came for a decision the march of events would settle the matter in exactly the form it is now settling by one abandoning the forlorn hope of La Follette and joining in the triumphal procession of T.R. Of course, La Follette's failing health precipitated the situation, but it was a foregone conclusion months ago. Just the same I am vey glad I wrote the letter - as the fellows wanted it -- for it brought from you the frank fair statement of your entire readiness to do whatever we thought best in relation to your name on the ballot. Although the issue is no longer a live one, let me say in answer to your question whether it would not do for you merely to endorse the list of delegates with Johnson at the head and not formally with draw your name (because of your failure to do that in other states) I may say that the opinion was unanimous, including my own, that this would not work because of the provision in the law for 3 taking a separate vote on presidential candidate distinct from the vote on delegates. This might have had the direful result of electing a La Follette- Roosevelt delegation (on your recommendation) while in the split between the vote for T.R. and that for R.M.L-F. the Taft name would win at the head of the ticket. We are always in danger of getting wires crossed on that, and such a plan would make it extremely hazardous. However, there is no need for any guess work, for the Johnson-Lissner delegation will bear your name - whether L.F. goes on the ballot or not - and your name at the head of the ballot will get two-thirds, or more, of the total Republican vote. All talk of Taft's carrying this state is bosh. It is about like the Republicans carrying Texas. Still there will be a fight - and a pretty lively one. The only unhappy feature of the affair for us is the attitude of La Follette. I saw today a long dispatch from Johnson, and from that I fear that before this reaches you La Follette may say some things all his friends and admirers will deeply regret. Well, a sick man is not to be held responsible. He may say bitter things of you, but his followers will not go with him there - except possibly4 a few extremists. In one of his telegrams, Johnson described the situation to me as "a tragedy". It seems to me, Colonel, that you ae coming out of this in just the shape that your great and numerous friend - the American people - had hoped you would come - and, too, in just the shape that must be most gratifying to yourself. The demand for your nomination seems to be coming right from the head of the people themselves. The old line politicians seem to be all against you; and so much the better. For a tug-of-war between the people and the political aristocrats that misrepresent them would be a wholesome development just now. Deep down inside I am absolutely certain of your nomination and election, but I cannot prove either of them, not even to my own satisfaction. Looks to me like a warm fight all along the line. I must confess to a feeling of joy at the prospect. I hope the Lord lets me have health & strength enough to do my share of it out here. I am writing a series of articles for the women voters of California - at the request of a lot of them. Will send you a sample article in which you are referred to. Yours sincerely C. A. Willard[*1912(?)*] Butler Place LOGAN STATION PHILADELPHIA. Feb.16 Dear Theodore : May I come Thursday , March 21st, & stay till Saturday March 23d ? I put a long range date to you, which quite mis-represents my eagerness to see you & Mrs. Roosevelt & Ethel: but not only are you thus more likely to find it convenient to have me , but also I'm fervently hoping to drag Mrs. Wister away fromhere to Charleston & Savannah on February 28 to stay till middle March (no reference to George Eliot intended). My wife is just about used up by her normal activities plus engineering a mass meeting of her Civic Club where she has got the mayor & his whole cabinet to come, plus keeping said Civic Club entirely neutral amid the vertiginous feud which boils round votes for women. Ever Thine Dan Owen WisterBert Woods Toledo, Ohio February 16, 1912, Hon, Col, Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, Dear Sir:- Will you please send me by return mail special delivery a copy of your Columbus address to be released Wednesday noon and to be utilized in the afternoon papers in Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis and other points Please address same Bert Woods, Box 285, Toledo, Ohio, Thanking you in advance for this courtesy, I remain Yours Sincerely, Bert Woods New York Sun Service CorrespondentRepublican Central Committee Comanche County, Oklahoma THIRD FLOOR, FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING FRANK V. WRIGHT, Chairman R.L. ROBERTSON, Secretary [*Ans*] Executive Committee W. H. HANNA T. W. BREWER B. E. DILLON E. G. ETZOLD R. L. ROBERTSON Finance Committee W. C. STEVENS B. B. ROBERTS C. O. CLARK J. E. JARVIS Brown, J. G. Depenbrink, Sterling Bryan, 1, C. F. Davis Apheatone Bryan, 2, C. C. Hinkle, Devol Cache, 1, E. G. Etzold, Temple Cache, 2, O. S. Houton, Walter Chandler, E. B. Gregory, Apache Crosby, 1, H. W. Channel Junction Crosby, 2, Geo. Bushey, Walter Hulen, 1, G. E. Humphreys, Walter Hulen, 2, M. Weston, Duncan Indiahoma, B. E. Dillon, Indiahoma Jackson, 1, J. B. King, Emerson Jackson, 2, Geo. A. Smith, Adalaide Jefferson, 1, G. W. Crowley, Randlett, Jefferson, 2, R. P. Morris, Devol Lawton, 1, F. W. Price, Lawton Lawton, 2, W. H. Beaver, Lawton, 1, T. W. Brewer, Lawton Lawton, 2, H. W. Hanna, Lawton Lawton, 3, R. L. Robertson, Lawton Lawton, 4, H. C. Crawford, Lawton Lawton, 5, Ed. Swisher, Lawton Lincoln, 1, C. S. Jones, Lawton Lincoln, 2, Chas. Herbert, Lawton Mangum, A. O. Holliday, Holliday Mangum, 2, Geo. Parkhill, Chattanooga McMasters, 1, McMasters, 2, J. F. Rowell, Meers Painter, W. P. Melson, Lawton Quanah, B. F. Thomas, Cache Richards, 1, J. L. Hinson, Fletcher Richards, 2, K. V. Hopper, Elgin Richards, 3, Strauss, 1, R. H. Sherman, Walter Strauss, 2, I. Prater, Temple Texas, 1, Texas, 2, P. N. Hunt, Temple Texas, 3, M. Brooks, Taylor Wichita, 1, Wichita, 2, J. J. Eaton, Saddle Mountain Wichita, 3, Zella, W. D. Richie, Lawton [*A.E. Perry*] Lawton, Okla. 2-16-1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York, N.Y. My Dear Sir: Believing that the nomination of yourself is the only basis upon which we can base our hope of making this democracy-ridden state republican in November and having an abiding faith in your final submission to the will of the people of this nation if they express themselves strong enough, I have taken the liberty to inaugurate a Roosevelt campaign in this county and we are going to the state convention asking for instructed delegates to the national convention. The rank and file of Oklahoma republicans are for you to a certainty. Your friends are considerably handicapped by the head of the state organization. We are going to try, however, and if the people can overcome the policy politicians Oklahoma will be in line solid for Roosevelt and, in my humble opinion, the electoral vote of this new state for the first time will be found in the republican column. Down here, Mr.Roosevelt, we realize that this nominationRepublican Central Committee Comanche County, Oklahoma THIRD FLOOR, FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING FRANK V. WRIGHT, Chairman R.L. ROBERTSON, Secretary Executive Committee W. H. HANNA T. W. BREWER B. E. DILLON E. G. ETZOLD R. L. ROBERTSON Finance Committee W. C. STEVENS B. B. ROBERTS C. O. CLARK J. E. JARVIS Brown, J. G. Depenbrink, Sterling Bryan, 1, C. F. Davis Apheatone Bryan, 2, C. C. Hinkle, Devol Cache, 1, E. G. Etzold, Temple Cache, 2, O. S. Houton, Walter Chandler, E. B. Gregory, Apache Crosby, 1, H. W. Channel Junction Crosby, 2, Geo. Bushey, Walter Hulen, 1, G. E. Humphreys, Walter Hulen, 2, M. Weston, Duncan Indiahoma, B. E. Dillon, Indiahoma Jackson, 1, J. B. King, Emerson Jackson, 2, Geo. A. Smith, Adalaide Jefferson, 1, G. W. Crowley, Randlett, Jefferson, 2, R. P. Morris, Devol Lawton, 1, F. W. Price, Lawton Lawton, 2, W. H. Beaver, Lawton, 1, T. W. Brewer, Lawton Lawton, 2, H. W. Hanna, Lawton Lawton, 3, R. L. Robertson, Lawton Lawton, 4, H. C. Crawford, Lawton Lawton, 5, Ed. Swisher, Lawton Lincoln, 1, C. S. Jones, Lawton Lincoln, 2, Chas. Herbert, Lawton Mangum, A. O. Holliday, Holliday Mangum, 2, Geo. Parkhill, Chattanooga McMasters, 1, McMasters, 2, J. F. Rowell, Meers Painter, W. P. Melson, Lawton Quanah, B. F. Thomas, Cache Richards, 1, J. L. Hinson, Fletcher Richards, 2, K. V. Hopper, Elgin Richards, 3, Strauss, 1, R. H. Sherman, Walter Strauss, 2, I. Prater, Temple Texas, 1, Texas, 2, P. N. Hunt, Temple Texas, 3, M. Brooks, Taylor Wichita, 1, Wichita, 2, J. J. Eaton, Saddle Mountain Wichita, 3, Zella, W. D. Richie, Lawton Lawton, Okla., -2- is not being sought by you, but we who would like, above most anything else, to see this state go republican, believe that our only hope is in you being nominated for President of the United States. I canvassed the central committee at a meeting held in this city the 2nd inst. and the members are for you three to one. Remembering past favors and hoping for an early determination on your part to respond to the nation-wide call for your help, I am Very truly yours, Frank V. WrightForm 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following 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 beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above: BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 8 MC 10 8 20 P RECEIVED AT Oyster Bay 2/16 1912 DATED Buffalo ny 16 TO Hon Theo Roosevelt, ns Please get package coming Buffalo Tonight by wells fargo exposes W. S. Wright.W. S. Wright. 1003 D S Morgan Building Buffalo N Y Feby 16 1912. [*7.*] The Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Mr Roosevelt: Of all those who are supremely happy over the idea of your rescuing the masses, my devoted delight is highest. Your letter of Nov., 1911 in which you stated you were touched [about] by what I wrote of you for publication, and especially pleased with my criticism of the Courts. I am enclosing a copy of the Booklet, 1907, "Lest We forget" the arguments inside it. It is a marked copy, with special pages noted on the cover. Your attitude is dear to my heart, and I believe I am in a position to say a word. Never, before, - considering the duty of the United States to itself, and to the people of this world in view of the circumstances o of its birth, - has there been such a historical movement as this for you with its unspeakable significance and tribute, - to draft you for the deliverance of this people. Your speech at the Ohio Constitutional Convention will doubtless be a Phillipic, in effect. John G Milburn, chief counsel for Rockefeller and thr Standard Oil Co made a speech here before the Lawyers' Club some time ago, to which I replied in a 1 1/2 column article in the Buffalo Courier with a cut of me. I trimmed him to the limit, and his speech was featured in some papers as against New Nationalism. Taft's speech at the New York Republican Club Feb 12 last was a challenge to the people of this country to assert and exercise [theirrightsin] their rights in a govt by the people, and in that speech he took the people to be both wooden and stuffed. He out-Milburned Milburn in his desired limitations of the people in hewing their way out. It was a revelation regarding Taft. The mask was off, and we have his measure, a distinct reactionary, - and neither a champion nor defender of the people. Mr Roosevelt, do not let the real enemies of the Republic by their bluffs and despicable warfare force you into an attitude where you cannot serve your country. From the almost universal demand of your countrymen you will be drafted as a general in civil life in your country's crisis to rescue the masses and save the government. (Judge Gary's speech shows that the government needs saving as well as the people.) Your 1904 statement I feel was due to a generous, unselfish feeling in the ineffable glow of unprecedented victory, where you wanted your hands free to act, and could not know of the unparalleled triumphs that were in store for you. The next will be the second election, and two terms. I am writing a Phillipic which will be read from Maine to California. Awaiting your Phillipic in Ohio, and at least an acknowledgement of the receipt of this, I am Most Sincerely Yours, W.S. Wright 1 Enclosure Booklet. "Theodore Roosevelt and His Successor."ADVISORY BOARD OF PARDONS EDWARD G. MAGGI, CHAIRMAN DR. J. S. BUTLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN JOHN O. YEISER J. A. PIPER, SECRETARY STATE PRISON BOARD JOHN O. YEISER, CHAIRMAN DR. J. S. BUTLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN EDWARD G. MAGGI J. A. PIPER, SECRETARY Office of Advisory State Board of Pardons and State Prison Board Capital Building [Lincoln] Omaha, Nebraska, 2/16/1912 Mr. Frank Harper New York Dear Sir: Just returned from Lincoln where I think all matters will be adjusted and delegates changed to make it harmonious. It was unsatisfactory to permit a small La Follette organization to dictate this work especially with Prossers declarations about the colonel. The matter of majority or plurality preference we have agreed to investigate & settle later by a sort of sample sensus of a number of trusted friends. I have not the slightest doubt of final succes. What would you suggest we do on this point if you care to say? Enclosed find sample of literature we use about proposal to hurriedly meet to elect 10,000 persons when ever tentative agreement was reached truly Jno O. Yeiser[*[For 3 enc see 2-22-12 Yeiser " " " " We the undersigned..."]*]North Dakota Feb. 16- 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. New York- Dear Sir:- We beg you to come out and clear up the political situation of the country. Come out openly and declare, and reiterate the declaration you made Nov. 8- 1904. to witt: "On the 4th of March next, I shall have served three and a half years, this three and a half years constitute my first term. The wise custom of limiting the president to two terms, regards the substance and not the form, and under no circumstances will I be a candidate for or accept another nomination. and on Dec. 11- 1907 I have not changed, nor shall I change that decission. Thus announced. Now if you will reiterate that announcement and come out openly for Senator LaFollette, you will perform a great public service, the greatest public service of your life.It would be a fitting climax to a brilliant career. We hope you won't round out your career, like Gen. Grant by being defeated in trying to violate the third term tradition. Yours for the West.The Taft Club of Denver LIST OF MEMBERSHIP FEBRUARY 16, 1912 Milton L. Anfenger L. F. Bartels Jno. Best Jno. L. Boyd Frank Newton Briggs Jas. H. Brown W. K. Burchinell N. G. Burnham J. C. Burger Henry A. Buchtel F. A. Chapman H. G. Clark C. F. Clay Percy E. Cleland Fred A. Craise Filmore Cogswell Nathan B. Coy Clyde C. Dawson Jno. H. Denison Samuel B. Drinkhouse Chas. R. Dudley H. H. Eddy Frank A. Ellis, Sr. Frank A. Ellis, Jr. Zeph. Chas. Felt W. J. Fine Horace Garst F. C. Goudy H. R. Hammond Almon E. Hart Ralph Hartzell F. W. Hedgcock Henry J. Hersey G. Walter Holden J. Fred'k Howard F. W. Howbert W. A. Hover W. E. Hutton H. D. Ingersoll T. W. Jaycox A. A. Johnson H. C. Jones Chas. A. Johnson Harry E. Kelly W. H. Kistler O. E. Le Fevre Chas. Loughridge Jno. Maxwell Leopold Mayer Jas. T. Macey Jno. T. Murray W. A. Platt M. E. Peters Jos. D. Pender Geo. S. Redd Edward G. Reinert H. L. Ritter Ed. F. Rice Henry T. Rogers L. H. Richardson Hubert L. Shattuck A. M. Stevenson Jacob Scherrer Ralph W. Smith Aaron Sindlinger Wm. H. Stewart John Steele J. Foster Symes W. B. Tebbetts Frank S. Tesch A. K. Vickery Sylvester G. Williams S. Roy Wright F. A. Williams A. E. Wilson R. A. Young Harry Zimmerhackel Officers of the Club desire to express appreciation of the generous personal help accorded them by The Hon. Sylvester G. Williams, of Montclair. It is this sort of work that counts. HORACE GARST, Secretary, 505 Gilpin St[*[Enc, in Hamilton 4-26-12]*][*[ca 2-16-12]*] [*[Enc in Schudt 3-22-12]*]Vögel unserer Heimat. Für Schule und haus dargestellt von Leopold Scheidt. Mit 8 Tafeln in Farbendruck nach Original Aquarellen von Professor A. Goering Und 65 Zertbildern. Zweite, verbesserte und erweiterte Auflage. gr. 8^0 (XVI u.252) M 4.50; geb. in D. Einb.: Leinwand mit Dendenpreffung M6.- ,,Von der früheren Auflage unterscheidet sich diese zweite fehr wesentIich. Sie gibt, wie früher, Lebensvolle Bilder über die Vogelwelt unferer Bau des Vogels nach jeder Richtung untersucht und es erklärt, wie der Vogelkörper für seine Lebensweise zweckmäßig eingerichtet ist. Sodann werden das Brutgeschäft und die Wanderungen der Vögel betrachtet. Der besondere Teil Schildert eine größere Anzahl von Vögeln in eingehender Weise und fügt die kürzere Besprechung verwandter Formen bei. Auch sätzt sich erkennen, daß der Versaffer die neueren Beobachtungen über die Vogelwelt sorgfältig berückfightigte, wenn er auch beim Ruckuck noch Zweifel and der grotzen Anzahl seiner Eier und ihrer raschen Aufeinanderfolge äußert. Die Anzahl der aufgenommenen Arten ist gegen früher bedeutend vermehrt. Von den wichtigeren Formen unserer Fauna dürsten wenige fehlen. Auch die Tertbilderfindvermehrt, einige durch bessere Abbildungen ersetzt. Ramentlich aber find dem Werkchen jetzt 8 kolorierte Tafeln beigegeben, von denen jede eine Anzahl verschiedener Vögel in hübschen Wildern darstellt. ,,Das Werkchen darf daher zur Ergänzung des Schulunterrichtes abermals bestens empfohlen werden." (Pädagoz. Fahresbericht, Beipzig 1903.) Probe der Tertilustration: Alpenbraunelle. Verlag von Herder zu Freiburg im Breisgau. [*No information yet.*] P. I Appleman, Atlantic, Iowa Atlantic, Iowa, Feb. 17, 12. Theodore Roosevelt Esq., New York City. Honorable Sir, - I have been watching the newspaper comments on political matters for some time, and can only say this, that the great majority of the people throughout the United States have but one choice for President, namely, yourself, and it is not right that you should hold out it is a duty you owe to your people. By your past acts and record your are the only man who has won and held the confidence of the great majority of the American people even against newspaper attacks regardless of their nature. Today it makes no difference what paper or what politics, the better class of people scattered over this country will not for one single moment, listen nor believe that you have intentionally or knowingly done or permitted anything in your power to prevent, which is rightfully wrong, therefore, to day, you stand out distinctly far above any other man in this country among the people in general, as the one man to occupy at this time, the Presidency of the United States. It is a time when you can if you will, bring together all factions for you certainly must know that you are endorsed by not only Progressives, but by the better class P.I Appleman, Atlantic, Iowa of Standpatters, also by such a number of Democrats that should you run again, I doubt that if there would be many democrats in the middle west. President Taft is a good man but he has lost the confidence of the people and we do not want a Democrat President if it can be avoided, I do not believe President Taft can be elected even if he is nominated. To many Progressives and Standpatters are dissatisfied with his record. In travling over the country throughout the middle west, there realy is but one first choice, is it Roosevelt, after this it is, very much scattered. It will be a pleasure to me to support you, and I feel sure that if you will only say to the [?] people, that you will only accept the nomination the people will do the rest, and will do the work so thoroughly that you will be so well pleased that you will leave just as good record in the future as you have in the past. I believe it is your duty to accept the nomination and say that you will. With the greatest of respect, I am P. I. ApplemanThurlow Weed Barnes 43, Exchange Place New York Cable Address, "Prettimaid" Codes, Bedford-McNeil or Al Telephone Connection [4.] 17th February, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- The Union Society of the Civil War is to have a little dinner at the Harvard Club here at seven o'clock on the evening of March 22nd. The President of the Society last year was H. H. Andrew, son of John A. Andrew, War Governor of Massachusetts. The President this year is Walter S. Morton, son of O. P. Morton, War Governor of Indiana. That is the type of men who will be at the dinner; no reporters or newspaper men will be there; there is nothing political about it; all simple, friendly and informal. You are a member of this patriotic Society, as the son of a Special Commissioner of the United States and associated with the Sanitary Commission. The men in charge of the dinner desire especially to have you come. I should be glad to have you do so as my guest, and will arrange to bring you there, if you will say the word. And, so long as I am writing , let me say, that, although I have never been a believer in direct primaries, and am a conservative, you know, I am sure, how highly I honor you personally, and with that great regard you would be greeted by all the gentlemen in whose behalf this invitation is extended. Believe me, with best wishes, dear Colonel Roosevelt, Yours faithfully Thurlow Weed Barnes[*a*] [*ans 2-28-12*] 229 E. Second Ave., Monmouth, Ill. Feb. 17, 1912. Dear Sir:- For the past few weeks I have been making an investigation of the subject of women employment. The enclosed questions are a copy of a list which I am sending to a number of prominent men and women of this country in an effort to discover the present condition of the American wage-earning woman. Will you kindly assist me in this investigation by giving me your own opinionon these questions? Trusting that you will favor me with an early reply, I am Very sincerely yours, Miss Lois Eleanor Barnes1. Is the condition of the American wage-earning woman growing better? If so, why? 2. Are her wages increasing? If so, why? If not, why?3. Are the conditions under which she works improving? If so, why? If not, why? 4. Does woman have too much freedom of vocational choice? If so, why? If not, why?Barstow, - John L SHELBURNE, VT. P.O. BURLINGTON, VT., R.F.D. Feb 17-1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Sir; I wish to express the hope that you will in no wise comit yourself to a policy of Reciprocity with Canada where by farmers are deprived of all protection on their product, while still paying a hevy duty on what they have to buy. I have no means of formingan opion as to what Vermont will do, as I am shut-in, I believe that it is on this issue mainly that Taft will be defeted eather at the convention or at the polls, I do not want you nomated now and defeated. I am afraid that the Democrats will cary the country this fall against any one, and we want you for 1916. Very Truly Yours. John L. Barstow. (ex Govenor) By.N550 NIGHT LETTER Form 2289 B THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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 Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission: nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*Ms*] RECEIVED AT the WESTERN UNION BUIILDING, 195 Broadway, N. Y. ALWAYS OPEN [*X 144 The*] A30 H I& 40 N. L. Alliance 0 Feb 16-17-12 Mr. Harper Care The Outlook, 4th Ave and 22nd Sts N Y City. Would mr Roosevelt object to my taking down with me a friend Mr. Robert Barrett an Asiatic Traveler who has travelled in the Turkistans western china the Tsaidam and Abyssina answer hotel Astor NewYork where I will be Saturday morning. John F. Bass. 227A 172 5th Ave. Feb 17 1912State of New Hampshire Concord Robert P. Bass Governor [*6.*] Feb. 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Yours of the 13th and 15th are received. I have a regular meeting of my Executive Council fixed for the 28th of February. Would it be possible for you to see me in Boston on the 27th or on the 26th? I talk to some of the Harvard undergraduates on certain political questions at Cambridge the evening of the 26th. I shall be sorry if it is inadvisable for Mr. Leob to take this matter up, as we need at this time somebody with his ability to direct the various organizations. For instance, I have reason to believe that a little concerted action in both Vermont and Maine would have very favorable results, as there is a strong feeling among the farmers that you should be the Republican candidate. At present there is no one to start such action or direct it. Perhaps as the result of the meeting which Mr. Stewart is planning someone can be found to give this matter his undivided attention in the Eastern part of the country for the next three months. Sincerely yours, Robert P. Bass would it be advisable for me to bring to Boston at sometime during your visit a few prominent men who would like to see you?F. R. BABCOCK, PRESIDENT. WM. H. STEVENSON, 1ST VICE PREST. D. P. BLACK, 2ND VICE PREST. ROBERT GARLAND, 3RD VICE PREST. H. M. LANDIS, TREASURER. LOGAN McKEE, SECRETARY. PIERCE C. WILLIAMS, ASST. SECRETARY. IRA S. BASSETT, TRAFFIC MANAGER. Chamber of Commerce of Pittsburgh OFFICE OF THE TRAFFIC MANAGER PHONES: BELL, GRANT 447 P & A. MAIN 1091 Mr Frank Harper New York. Dear Sir:- Pach Bros will forward photograph of Mr Roosevelt to you, & I shall be very glad if you will ask him to autograph it. Yours Truly Ira S. Bassett 2/17''/912AW ABB Department of Justice, Bureau of Investigation, Washington. February 17, 1912 Frank Harper, Esq., Care The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City. Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of your note of the 16th. inst., sending to me letters received by the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt from Benjamin P. de Witt and copies of the replies thereto. These letters will undoubtedly be of service to us in the case against de Witt and can be returned to you, if you so desire, when that case has been terminated. Very truly yours, A. 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This is an UNREPEATED DAY LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 172 FIFTH AVE. N.Y. B8NY ED 55 BLUE 8 EXTRA. BOSTON MASS FEB 17/12 THEODORE ROOSEVELT, THE OUTLOOK 287 FOURTH AVE NYC. I NOTE YOU WILL BE IN BOSTON THE LAST WEEK IN FEBRUARY BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GIVES A DINNER AT HOTEL SOMERSET FEBRUARY 29 WHILE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ARRANGED WE SHOULD BE GLAD TO HAVE YOU HONOR US WITH YOUR PRESENCE AS SPECIAL GUEST WILL WRITE. D CHAUNCERY BREWER, 40 CENTRAL ST FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 1PM[*Brewer*] NORTH AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE FOR IMMIGRANTS OFFICERS D. CHAUNCEY BREWER, PRESIDENT BERNARD J. ROTHWELL, VICE-PRES. FRANCIS B. SEARS, TREASURER GEO. W. MEHAFFEY, CLERK BOARD OF MANAGERS NATHAN L. AMSTER, BOSTON E. J. BUFFINGTON, CHICAGO THOMAS M. MULRY, NEW YORK JACOB P. BATES, BOSTON CHARLES H. PUGH, PHILADELPHIA LESLIE M. SHAW, PHILADELPHIA D. 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SMULSKI, CHICAGO LUCIUS TUTTLE, BOSTON WILLIAM R. TUCKER, PHILADELPHIA ALBA B. JOHNSON, PHILADELPHIA [*W*] Boston, Mass., February 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City, New York. Dear sir:- This morning on learning that you were to be in Boston the last week in February I telegraphed you to say that the Chamber of commerce would be glad to have you as its honored guest at its Immigration dinner on February 29, at the Hotel Somerset. While a program has been provided, a word from you applauding the Chamber's policy in concerning itself in the interest of the foreign born population of greater Boston, will fit in admirably. I hope that you may give us this pleasure. I use the letterhead of the North American Civic League for Immigrants with which the Chamber is cooperating, and whose designs along the line of the protection, education and Americanization of the immigrant, met with your hearty approval during your administration. I am communicating with you in behalf of the Chamber. Very truly yours, D. Chauncey BrewerForm 2 [*Alton E Briggs*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [*[2-17-12-*] This 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 beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER 5 SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 30-2 NL RECEIVED AT 950 am 2/17- [*W.*] 191 DATED Boston Mass 2/17 TO Hon Theo Roosevelt Boston fruit & Produce Exchange An organization of Eight hundred Business Men have annual dinner thursday evening febr. twenty ninth will you be Our guest General subject transportation Alton E Briggs Executive SecyTHE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT IN BEHALF OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF BROOKLYN COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED. Chairman — George W. Brush Vice-Chairmen — Charles J. Peabody Charles A. Schieren Edward R. Carhart Rev. John F. Carson, D. D. George G. Dutcher Rev. John Humpstone, D. D. Rev. Nehemiah Boynton, D. D. Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, D. D. Rev. Wm. Sheafe Chase, D. D. Rev. S. Parkes Cadman, D. D. Rev. James M Farrar, D. D. Frederick E. Crane D. W. McWilliams Recording Secretary — Charles W Dietrich Executive Secretary — Herbert B. Brush Treasurer — James H. Post EXECUTIVE OFFICES 189 MONTAGUE STREET TELEPHONE 6948 6949 MAIN DENOMINATIONAL SECRETARIES. Baptist — Rev. Llewellyn L. Henson, D. D. Congregational — Rev. Charles J. Allen, D. D. Protestant Episcopal — Rev. Theodore S. Henderson, D. D. Methodist Episcopal — Rev. Theodore S. Henderson, D. D. Lutheran — Rev. S. G. Weiskotten, D. D. Presbyterian — Rev. Cleland B. McAfee, D. D. Reformed — Rev. Andrew Magill, D. D. Universalist — Rev. L. Ward Brigham, D. D. Foreign Speaking — Rev. W. H. Hendrickson. Church of Christ (Disciples) — Rev. M. M. Amunson. Colored — R. M. Meroney. BOROUGH COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN. FINANCE — JAMES H. POST. PUBLICITY — JAMES W. EDDY. BIBLE STUDY — FRANK HARVEY FIELD. EVANGELISM — H. K. TWITCHELL. BOYS' WORK — FRANK L.BROWN SOCIAL SERVICE — GEORGE J. FISHER. MISSIONS — CHARLES A. HULL. AUXILIARY CITIES — REV. ROBERT E. PRETLOW, D. D. EIGHT DAYS' CAMPAIGN — CLINTON L. ROSSITER. CONSERVATION — REV. ROBERT BAGNELL, D. D. COMMUNITY EXTENSION — J. C. ARMSTRONG. February 17th, 1912 [*2*] Mr. Frank Harper 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Harper:- Yours of the 15th at hand and contents noted. I regret that I could not have ben accorded a five minutes' interview with Mr. Roosevelt. My object was to invite him to be one of the Speakers at a men's dinner in connection with The Men and Religion Forward Movement in Brooklyn, on the evening of February 27th. For the past fourteen years, I have ben a consistent advocate of Mr. Roosevelt's policies, and have noted that on whatever subject he speaks, he invariably hits the nail on the head. We are engaged in a Movement here in Brooklyn, which is a part of one of the most important pieces of work that has ever been carried on in the history of this country. We are trying to get the men of this nation lined up with an enthusiastic purpose, to get the churches of the nation to so change their methods as to capture the people, and especially the labor element, and line them up along the lines of Christian Social Service in the interests of clean and honest government, especially in our large cities. We feel that the Church has not been doing this in the past and has thereby failed along a most important line. EIGHT-DAY CAMPAIGN BROOKLYN MARCH 19-26,1912THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT IN BEHALF OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF BROOKLIN EXECUTIVE OFFICES 189 MONTAGUE STREET TELEPHONE 6948 / 6949 MAIN COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED. Chairman - George W. Brush Vice-Chairmen - Charles J. Peabody Charles A. Schieren Edward R. Carhart Rev. John F. Carson, D. D. George G. Dutcher Rev. John Humpstone, D. D. Rev. Nehemiah Boynton, D. D. Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, D. D. Rev. Wm. Sheafe Chase, D. D. Rev. S. Parkes Cadman, D. D. Rev. James M Farrar, D. D. Frederick E. Crane D. W. McWilliams Recording Secretary - Charles W Dietrich Executive Secretary - Herbert B. Brush Treasurer - James H. Post DENOMINATIONAL SECRETARIES. Baptist - Rev. Llewellyn L. Henson, D. D. Congregational - Rev. Charles J. Allen, D. D. Protestant Episcopal - Rev. Theodore S. Henderson, D. D. Methodist Episcopal - Rev. Theodore S. Henderson, D. D. Lutheran - Rev. S. G. Weiskotten, D. D. Presbyterian - Rev. Cleland B. McAfee, D. D. Reformed - Rev. Andrew Magill, D. D. Universalist - Rev. L. Ward Brigham, D. D. Foreign Speaking - Rev. W. H. Hendrickson. Church of Christ (Disciples) - Rev. M. M. Amunson. Colored - R. M. Meroney. BOROUGH COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN. FINANCE - JAMES H. POST. PUBLICITY - JAMES W. EDDY. BIBLE STUDY - FRANK HARVEY FIELD. EVANGELISM - H. K. TWITCHELL. BOYS' WORK - FRANK L.BROWN SOCIAL SERVICE - GEORGE J. FISHER. MISSIONS - CHARLES A. HULL. AUXILIARY CITIES - REV. ROBERT E. PRETLOW, D. D. EIGHT DAYS' CAMPAIGN - CLINTON L. ROSSITER. CONSERVATION - REV. ROBERT BAGNELL, D. D. COMMUNITY EXTENSION - J. C. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Harper, Page. 2. Mr. Roosevelt's article in "The Outlook" along these lines sounded a battle cry which should be followed up, and my thought was that, if he could spare the time to give us a half hour address on the evening of the 27th, it would be immensely helpful, not only in this city but to the nation at large. If you can place this matter before him, and he will consent to be with us, we will do everything in our power to make it easy for him, and I am sure he will earn the gratitude of all those who are working to counteract the influences of those who are undertaking an ultra-socialistic propaganda in this nation which, if successful, will inevitably lead to anarchy. Let me add further that the district includes the territory where Mr. Roosevelt lives, and many of his neighbors at Oyster Bay and the surrounding towns will be present at this dinner. Very sincerely yours, George W. Brush Chairman. EIGHT-DAY CAMPAIGN, BROOKLYN, MARCH 19-26,1912[*Ans. Knox*] [*W. Va*] [*Sat. Review?*] Wheeling W Va 2/17 12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt: New York Dear Sir:- First of all I desire to thank you for your positive stand in favor of "living wages" for the workers and in doing so I voice the sentiments of the workingmen of this great country In my paper, "The Saturday Review," I have lately had some matter on this wage question and enclose a few clippings which may interest you. We are making some investigations in our mills and factories and if you care to hear it might give you some very interesting data later. I am Very truly yours John W Burchinal Incidentally I send you a clipping, also from my paper, touching political matters. "The Saturday Review" is the only Progressive journal in any city in this state. One or two small country [sucklins?] held out for a time but think the "Goblins" got them within the last week or ten days. The "woods" is full of Progressives, however. Ex Congressman Hubbard, x-Gov. White, Ex-Gov Dawson or most anybody in West Virginia can tell you about the Review or its editor. JWB(VACANCIES IN LOUISIANA EXCLUSIVELY) The Louisiana Teachers' Bureau EDGAR M. CAMPBELL MANAGER Loreauville, Louisiana [*H.*] WE INVITE CORRESPONDENCE WITH AMBITIOUS TEACHERS DESIROUS OF SECURING BETTER POSITIONS. LOUISIANA SCHOOL OFFICIALS SUPPLIED WITH COMPETENT TEACHERS ON SHORT NOTICE. Feb. 17, 1912. My dear Sir:- I trust that you will pardon the liberty I am taking in thus writing you relative to the presidential situation. I am a native Tennessean, a resident of Texas, and am now employed as a teacher in Louisiana. I know the sentiments of the people in each of these States, and know positively that there is an overwhelming demand for your re-nomination and re-election. This demand does not arise from the desires of any particular man or set of men, but it is the wish of a majority of all classes and parties. To illustrate my point, I shall mention one or two incidents coming under my observation during the past few days. These show unmistakably the trend of political feeling at this time. In discussing current events with the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades of the Loreauville public school recently, I asked what news item of the current week had interested them most. One pupil replied that the most interesting bit of news that she had noticed was a statement that you would not refuse refuse another nomination if it were offered you. In the course of the discussion it developed that nine of the thirteen pupils favored the re-election of Roosevelt. the fathers of nearly all these pupils are lifelong Democrats. On the same day I visited the leading store of the village. While in the store I met a leading physician, and our conversation soon drifted to the approaching presidential election. I was surprised to find that the physician, the owner of the store, and the three clerks, all Democrats, were outspoken in their advocacy of your re-nomination and re-election. The general impression seems to be that Taft cannot be re-elected, and the nation is turning you as the only man who stands between its citizens and the disasters which would likely follow the election of a Democratic president at this time. The governors of eight Republican States have requested of you a statement as to your position in this matter, and I, in common with thousands of other American voters, earnestly trust that in your reply you will indicate your willingness to abide by the wishes of a great majority of your fellow-countrymen. Sincerely Yours, Edgar M. Campbell. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y.Chairman L. W. C. Blalock Vice-Chairman Isaac H. Norris Yorkville Secretary-Treasurer Dan H. Wallace Hopkins S. C. Member Republican National Committee John G. Capers Greenville Office of The Chairman South Carolina Republican Executive Committee Goldville, S. C. Law Officers John G. Capers Evans Building Washington, D. C. February 17, 1912. My dear Sir: The letter of Major Blalock as State Chairman issued on the 25th of January urged the Republicans of the State to pay no attention to the call issued by what is claimed to be an Executive Committee of which J. W. Tolbert is recorded as Chairman and which seems to be moved in its actions by the three office holders, Postmaster Harris, United States Marshal Adams and District Attorney Cochran, who operate no doubt by orders directly from the Post Office Department in Washington, not from the White House. The question as to who is to be nominated for President, can only be decided by the Congressional District Conventions and by the State Convention of the regular organization at its Convention, which will probably be held sometime in the month of April. Therefore, it is the duty of all Republicans to use every proper means to upset the proposed Tolbert meeting on the 29th of this month, and to upset it by absolutely ignoring it. The Blalock faction is called "Lilly White" because it protests against the party in the State being all black and protests against worthy colored men being imposed upon and fooled by those who want office or those who already draw good salaries. It would seem to appeal to reason that an organization cannot stand even the national test made up as is the organization Tolbert and these three Federal Office holders are using for their purposes. Think of it for a moment, of the twenty-five members of their State-2- Committee, twenty-two of them are colored men and three of them white men. Of the seven Congressional Districts in the State, six of the Congressional chairmen are colored men, and one a white man, R. R. Tolbert. Of the forty-three counties in the State forty-two county chairmen are colored men and one county chairman a white man, R. R. Tolbert. These statements I get from the hand book issued by their committee dated 1910 and the above statements are subject to any changes since of which I am not advised. Are the colored men in the State who really represent devoted interest in the Republican party in the Nation at large going to allow themselves to be led in solid black phalanx in this way for the sole purpose of carrying on their shoulders a few white office holders headed for the pie counter? I think not. I hope you will urge every man in your county and district to ignore the Tolbert call, wait for the call for a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Blalock organization which has been recognized by the National organization and which will meet in March and call a convention for April and also suspend any action looking to a country or district convention for the present for the same reasons. Let me hear from you. Yours very truly, John G. Capers S.C. Member, Republican National Committee.[*RM. Chilcott*] [*Ans*] [?] EAST HARRISON GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA Feb. 17, 1912... Col. Theo. Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My Dear Sir: There seems to be a demonstration among Republicans and Democrats alike in the many counties I visit, in my farm—loan business, throughout Oklahoma for you for President. It is spontaneous and most genuine, and I would take it as a great compliment. believe you would carry Oklahoma and Missouri, as well as perhaps other Southern states. You would also help us put in Republican state officials here, so badly needed at this time. I read a letter to you written by J. C. Pringey of Kendrick, Okla., who was on the notification committee from this state, but could not go because of a broken leg. He (or may be his wife) is the postmaster at that town. He certainly is for you. And so I find the sentiment all over this state. You may remember me as the Wamego editor who furnished the evidence that helped you turn B. H. Tracy of Kansas down for the office of U.S. Dist. attorney in 1902. You ought to have seen the "obituary" Wm. Allen White wrote on the death of Tracy last march. Yours sincerely, and hoping, RM Chilcott[*Ans*] THOS C. WEEKS J. BOOKER CLIFT C. A. P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 3300 WEEKS & CLIFT ATTORNEYS AT LAW 609-10-11-12 LAW BUILDING BALTIMORE, MD. Feb. 17 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir - The sentiment of the people of Maryland is for your nomination for the Presidency regardless of the attitude of the Republican Party leaders. You could carry the State by an overwhelming majority. I trust that you will consent to again lead the Party to victory. It has been my pleasure to advocate your cause whenever possible. Yours truly J. Booker Clift. Member House of Delegates of MarylandJ. D. COOKE, Editor and Publisher. C. F. COOKE, Advertising Manager. Also Circulating Manager. The Wisconsin Weekly Defender, A National Illustrated Journal Devoted to the Interests of Humanity. 328 State Street. Milwaukee, Wis., Feb, 17, 1912. Telephone Grand 3892. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New york. Dear sir= For the benifit of three thousand readers of the Wisconsin Weekly Defender, Please let me know if you will make the run for presidency if the people would draft you, Most every day we are receiving letters asking us if you are going to run, It is impossible for me to give our readers an answer till we hear from you, Would be glad to see you make the run as it stand now, you are the only man in the United States who can save the country, If a democrat gets in, we will have four years of hard times, This winter have been hard enough for we poor people. Thanking you for areply, Yours very Truly, J D CookeMarietta, Ga. Feb. 17. 1912. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir: I am just an ordinary citizen down here in Georgia but I feel very indignantat the class of pictures that Harpers Weekly sees fit to draw of or rather about you. Liberty of the Press is one thing but License is an altogether different thing. I wish they have some way to force the papers of our County to respect the Office and the Man. Very Respectfully, W. A. Coursen.[The Electric Smelting and Aluminum Co. [crossed out] CHEMICAL PLANT] ALFRED H. COWLES, PRESIDENT HORACE W. POWER, VICE-PRES. CHAS. W. CHASE, SEC. AND TREAS. Sewaren, N.J., Feb. 17th, 1912. PERSONAL Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. J. Dear Sir:- Pardon this letter from a stranger. I merely write it for the possible information that you may glean from it. Harrison in 1892 was unpopular with the public and it was generally thought that he could not win were he nominated. The writer induced eleven of the delegates from Alabama to surpirse the convention by voting for McKinley. That state being the first state on the roll call, This surprise led to the Ohio Delegation bolting in a mass though pledged to Harrison and voting for McKinley; and McKinley temporarly resigning his position as chairman over the Convention and protesting against the Ohio Delegation voting for him. Half of the Pennsylvania Delegation followed suit. In the face of this surprise the first vote of the Convention [came out] resulted in the following ballot: Harrison 535-1/6 Blaine 132-1/6 McKinley 182 Reed 4 Lincoln 1 At this time Blaine like yourself, carried great popularity with the masses. The vote discloses how great an influence the office holders of a president can exert in a(2) National Convention. It was far greater under the conditions of the 1892 Convention than one would naturally think were possible. The writer has by letter urged Harry Garfield to permit his name to be used as a dark horse in the coming Convention. Garfield has strongly attempted to prevent my making any move to this end on the grounds that the office should seek the man, no the man in office. He organized a strong Civic Association in Cleveland, practiced law there for about ten years, then became professor of political economy and political history at Prince- ton and is now President of Williams College. My argument with him was, that were he pushed forward as a dark horse, as he had not been so much in the political lime-light as his brother James; as between his brother and himself he would be the one that could more easily unite all factions of the party; and further that his integrity, age and training fitted him for the office and like the second Adams and Harrison he could make good the record left by his father. I have a manuscript copy of Grant's famous letter refusing to run for a third term which President Grant sent to my father at the time he sent the original to the Republican National Committee. If you have not a copy of this letter, and should desire the same, I would be pleased to extract it from my col- lection of autographs and send it to you. Believe me this letter is written with the greatest of friendly intent. Just after your arrival from Albany at the Walton Hotel the evening before the Philadelphia Convention, and after a short interview with Charles Francis that evening, I urged Mark Hanna to name Theodore Roosevelt as a running mate for(3) McKinley. At that time with my Brother-in-law I was publishing the Cleveland Leader, I have been in sympathy with your policies since that time. Please do not confuse me with Alfred Cowles of Chiago a double cousin, he favored Judge Taft as your successor. As a republican, I voted for Taft, though strongly prejudiced against him. Very respectfully yours, Alfred H Cowles P.S. This letter is an ignorance on my part of Garfield's expressed wishes, and my action at the Minneapolis Convention was without McKinley's knowledge, as I afterwards explained to President Harrison, when the news-papers accused McKinley of treachery. a.H.C.HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON [*18.*] February 17, 1912. Col. Theo. Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: So far as my observation goes I am convinced that there is a general demand from the rank and file of the Republican party that you should be the party nominee. I fully believe that if the party is to hold together at the next election your leadership alone will do that thing. Certainly the Middle West, and my own State of Minnesota, are overwhelmingly in favor of you. But as I stated before there seems to be a general demand from the rank and file from all sections of the country. While I appreciate your position and realize that you would be obliged to sacrifice much should you take the nomination and assume the responsibilities of chief executive, in case of your election, which I believe would certainly result if you became the Republican nominee, yet I also am of the opinion that you are willing to place yourself at the disposal of your party, to abide by its wishes, and to be of whatever service you can be. I write you this letter to express my appreciation of your past services to the nation and to venture the hope that you will permit your name to go before the Chicago convention. I remain, with best wishes, Very truly yours, C. R. Davis [*C. R. Davis*]DAILY, SATURDAY, WEEKLY AND MAGAZINE JOURNAL BUILDING 16-18 LISBON STREET H.M. DINGLEY, PRES. F.L. DINGLEY, TEXAS. PULLEN, BRYANT & COMPANY FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES BOSTON OFFICE 1147 OLD SOUTH BUILDING NEW YORK OFFICE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING CHICAGO OFFICE MARQUETTE BUILDING EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT LEWISTON JOURNAL CO. LEWISTON, MAINE Feb. 17, 1912. [*2*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Colonel: Only to reassure you that we are neither moribund nor asleep, kindly read the enclosed marked editorials -- a five minute job -- If Taft is re-nominated he will be the worst walloped man the republicans ever nominated, and the worst walloped man that the democrats ever nominated. Every day I meet the average man of the street, and so far, I have interviewed none but that is for Roosevelt, including many progressive democrats, who would support you as against Harmon, or any other man, except possibly Woodrow Wilson. You have not overlooked the fact that Congressman McKinley who led for Cannon in the Presidency in 1908 is now Taft's campaign manager, and that Taft is as thoroly Cannonized today as were the worst of his stand-pat enemies four years ago. His intellectual insincerity passes all bounds. Neither faction in Maine wants him, but one of our two surviving republican congressmen is trying to get a Maine delegation at the Chicago convention, either uninstructed but ready for Taft, or instructed. If we had a presidential primary you would win four to one and Taft says we are neurotics or liars or hypocrits. He seems entirelyDAILY, SATURDAY, WEEKLY AND MAGAZINE JOURNAL BUILDING 16-18 LISBON STREET H.M. DINGLEY, PRES. F.L. DINGLEY, TEXAS. PULLEN, BRYANT & COMPANY FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES BOSTON OFFICE 1147 OLD SOUTH BUILDING NEW YORK OFFICE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING CHICAGO OFFICE MARQUETTE BUILDING EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT LEWISTON JOURNAL CO. LEWISTON, MAINE -2- to have lost poise. Whom the gods would destroy they first make a reactionary judge, and then get him mad; or, to use Medill McCormick's development of nervous phraseology -- paranoic. With one exception Taft seems to be the most illy balanced man that ever threshed about in the White House, and I'm not sure whether Andy Johnson is his superior in this respect. Every day, speaking of New England public sentiment, the current sets swifter and deeper against Taft. I have written our Chicago committee that a good organizer is required here at once, and I have sent that committee a couple of hundred names, more or less, and I doubt not they will set the ball arolling and that promptly. Its a shame to have the republican party upset by betrayal of the pledge of 1908, but it is foolish beyond precedent to be so bound to tradition and so subject to the party whip as to force Taft's re-nomination for defeat, when we have a candidate demanded by the people, who can lead us to victory. I believe that you received many democratic votes and that Taft's majority was reinforced by democratic progressives, who would rally to your standard if we can get a decent reflection of public judgment within the republican party, touching who shall lead us as presidential candidate in the approaching campaign. I know you were never more busy, and I thank Heaven thatDaily, Saturday, Weekly and Magazine Journal Building 16-18 Lisbon Street H.M. Dingley, Pres. F.L. Dingley, Texas. Pullen, Bryant & Company Foreign Advertising Representatives Boston Office 1147 Old South Building New York Office Fifth Avenue Building Chicago Office Marquette Building Editorial Department Lewiston Journal Co. -3- Lewiston, Maine this is so, and I obtrude upon your time today, only to make emphatic that the East is as anxious for relief from the bi-party system, as is the West. But the melancholy scarcity of progressive republican newspapers in New England is not because there is no progressive public opinion, but because the System has absorbed nearly all the newspapers of all parts of the country, despite this fact a good deal of Ozone leaks into what is intended to be an exhausted receiver. I took up the newspaper situation with you in brief when I met you last. If we had not on the whole a thoughtful people this flagrant attempt to suppress independent and progressive political action would menace our institutions. That the average man of the street has a pretty good dose of common sense is reflected in the majority which you had when you were our candidate for President, and in the majority which Taft received because you endorsed him. As you told me once Lincoln was as badly cheated in Andy Johnson as you were in Taft' With best wishes, Faithfully yours, Frank L. DingleyDAILY, SATURDAY, WEEKLY AND MAGAZINE JOURNAL BUILDING 16-18 LISBON STREET H.M. DINGLEY, PRES. F.L. DINGLEY, TEXAS. PULLEN, BRYANT & COMPANY FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES BOSTON OFFICE 1147 OLD SOUTH BUILDING NEW YORK OFFICE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING CHICAGO OFFICE MARQUETTE BUILDING EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT LEWISTON JOURNAL CO. LEWISTON, MAINE -4- P. S. I have just written a friend as follows: "I cannot understand why the Cannon contingent, unspeakably unpopular thruout the country, should be able to persuade Taft that their standing for his re-nomination will give him any standing before the people. But my judgment is that these people fear Roosevelt and that the Interests behind the Cannon contingent would be perfectly content if such a man as Harmon be elected to the Presidency. The Interests are loyal to whatsoever party is most favorable to wealthy malefactors." You remember that the founder of the wealthy malefactoring contingent in America, Jay Gould, was as loyal a democrat in democratic times, as he was faithfully republican in republican times. F.L.D.New York Philadelphia San Francisco Buffalo Columbus SECRET SERVICE ALL BRANCHES DETECTIVES MALE AND FEMALE, ALL NATIONALITIES Edmonds' National Detective Bureau First and Only Legally Authorized Negro Detective Bureau in the World LICENSED AND BONDED MOTTO. Efficiency, Reliability, Responsibility Formerly Associated wih WILLIAM L. BURNS of the Famous Dynamite Case WILLIAM L. FLYNN Ex. N.Y. Deputy Police Commissioner now of U.S. Secret Service WILLIAM P. SHERIDAN Man with Camera Eye. Late of Bureau of Identification, N.Y. Police Department Address all communications to SHEPARD N. EDMONDS, General Manager. 65 West 132nd Street, New York Telephone, Harlem 6119 Hon Theodore Roosevelt:- New York Feb. 17th. - 1912. Oyster Bay- New York. My Dear Sir:- I beg to call your attention to the fact that I am conducting the first and only legally authorized Negro Detective Bureau in the Country licensed and bonded by the State of New York and have associated with me the most efficient and reliable detectives in the business. I have done much work for and with the leading detectives throughout the Country and have had much experience in political affairs, for that reason should you desire anything along the line of personal, private or general investigations, believe I can be of much service to you from time to time. Being originally from Columbus Franklin County Ohio where I was educated through the public schools and colleges, was for years director of "The Colored Republican Glee Club" which did much political work during the campaigns of William McKinley, Asa S. Bushnell, Joseph Benson Foraker, D.K. Watson and others, during which time I became personally acquainted with Hon James R. Garfield the then Senator from Cleveland Cuyahoga County Ohio. From the seeming congested political conditions I imagine there will be need for much work along the above lines of which I shall appreciate any favors extended to this office, guaranteeing that whatever is done from this end will be done in absolute confidence and reliability. Most Respectfully, Shepard N. Edmonds SNE/EMM.THOMAS L. ELDER Importer of Rare Coins and Precious Stones Member of the American Numismatic Society Fellow of Royal Numismatic Society ,London Member ,British Numismatic Society ,London THIRTY-TWO EAST TWENTY-THIRD STREET Telephone 58999 Gramercy NEW YORK February 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay , N. Y. My dear Sir. Pardon my seeming presumption in writing you this. You will remember possibly that I had somerhing to do with a movement in 1905, '6 and '7, regarding a new coinage for the United States. Several persons have spoken to me after this fashion. "If Roosevelt is put up again for President the Catholics will see that he is licked." One gentleman said that a Catholic acquaintance of his told him in confidence that it is generally understood among Catholics that some sort of an order has been issued in the Church through the priests that Catholics are instructed to vote against either Roosevelt or anybody that he supports in the future, due to that "Vatican incident." I am not a Catholic and while I believe that in that one thing you were absolutely right, still if this information bears any semblance of truth, it is something to reckon with in your decision as to whether you will consent to become a candidate or not. The recent turning of several of Mr. Taft's relatives to Catholicism has an undoubted significance also. I offer the above in the best sort of spirit, Mr. Roosevelt. Believe me Sincerely yours, Thos. L. ElderH. L. CARNAHAN H. L. THOMPSON W. H. ELLIS PACIFIC 316 HOME 3160 LAW OFFICES OF H. L. CARNAHAN SUITE 403-4-5-6 FIRST NATIONAL BUILDING RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA. Feb 17—12 Theodore Roosevelt: I don't believe any person can change your mind when you have finaly come to a conclusion on any proposition. For this very reason the people of the Great nation have come to know and love you for, The person, not for time serves, or the politicians, or the persons who seek office, but the Great Toilling Millions, who rarely say much know and trust you. No man, since the days of the great and blessed Lincoln has come so near and so close, and dear to the hearts of these good honest and patient people as you have, all on this land these, they of the firside are saying, give us back our dear "Teddy" They know full well about how the administration may fix things in a state convention under the old caucus system. The american people know what they want, and 98% the people outside of the "cursed." politicians want you "back on the job" Because they know you are a manly & people serving man Dont therefore then dissapoint these good people Yrs truly W H EllisH. D. M. English, Pittsburgh, Pa. Personal [*3*] Feby. 17- 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York Dear Mr. Roosevelt The attached Editorial, appearing in Senator Olivers Commercial Gazette is interesting because it tells the facts as to the situation here in Pittsburgh, although coming from a paper of the "stand-pat" breed. Today our Mayor is visiting Mr. Penrose and endeavoring to deal before he states his position as to whether he will go along with Senator Flinn or not. Up to this time he has personally not committed himself and from the view point of the Progressive Republicans was the best thing that could happen our cause. It is my opinion and that of many others of your friends that if Senator Penrose will promise not to pass certain threatened drastic legislation affecting [his] the Mayor's prolonged term as Mayor, and certain other legislation he needs to bind us closer in the toils of the ring then he will be found to be quite indifferent to the Progressive cause. Senator Flinn would be much stronger and in line with the Progressive sentiment of this State were he to come out on the single progressive platform you stand for, and not making alliances which are being used for trading purposes. While I have no desire to hurt the cause of either man, if it be honest and trustworthy, I am too staunch a supporterH.D. W. English Pittsburgh, Pa. Parlief of yourself and that for which you stand not to give you warning. So many of your real friends have come to me as this situation so concisely outlined in the Editorial that I have felt constrained to write you in this friendly way. With all good wishes Faithfully yours H. D. W. EnglishFor enc see 2-17-12[*ans d LFa*] The College of the City of New York Office of the President ST. NICHOLAS TERRACE AND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY NINTH STREET February 17, 1912. Dear Mr. Abbott:- Thank you for your note, which I find on my return to my desk. I enclose herewith two tickets for the special recital to be given next Monday night. [A] Seats will be kept for you until the beginning of the concert. I suppose there will be a great crowd, as the public is admitted without ticket. I hope you will remind President Roosevelt that we have some excellent hand-ball courts in the gymnasium and that I shall be delighted to have him come up some afternoon to try them. I can find a team at any time. I am not much of a player myself, though I have been playing frequently of late [*and shall be glad to offer a foil*]. We have also what is probably the best pool in the City. I think he would be interested to see the outfit. The best time is late in the afternoon, between four and half past six, though I could have a court for him at any time. Thank you for giving me the honor and pleasure of such a company [*as your kindness made possible*] yesterday afternoon. Sincerely yours, John H. Finley [* John H. Finley*] To Mr. Lawrence F. Abbott, Cornwall, N.Y.Gaumont Co. Flushing. - New York February 17, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Our Mr. Davis Gobbett will be in Oyster Bay Monday in hope of finding a location somewhere in that district where he can catch some interesting motion pictures. I was in to see Mr. Harper on the subject, but of course, he offered very little encouragement. You may be interested in meeting Mr. Gobbett since he accompanied Buffalo Jones on his African trip and consequently he is responsible for many of the excellent pictures that Mr. Jones secured. Trusting that you will find occasion to pass Mr. Gobbett, we are Yours very truly, GAUMONT CO. FSHCity Solicitor Both Phones Carl J. Gugler Attorney-At-Law Office 104 E. Main St. Galion, Ohio [Alls] February 17th, 1912, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Offices, New York City. My Dear Sir;- The train on which you will leave Columbus on next Wednesday reaches this city at 4:19 P.M. and lays here five minutes. It is the only stop between Columbus and Cleveland. I do not know that you have ever yet passed through this city and as the newspapers have announced your visit there is no question but that there will be a large crowd at the station on your arrival. We will greatly appreciate it if you do not care to give us a short talk if you will simply show yourself and say "Hello" to the crowd. As you may perhaps now this territory is strongly Democratic and we have never yet been able to land a Republican in a County office and the writer is the only Republican office holder in the County. The normal democratic majority is about 3000 but in spite of this fact in your last campaign you only lost the county by City Solicitor Both Phones Carl J. Gugler Attorney-At-Law Office 104 E. Main St. Galion, Ohio -2- 1100, a record which has never before been equalled even in a local campaign. A year ago last fall I ran for County Prosecutor and while I ran 1400 ahead of Warren G. Harding, I was unable to equal your record. Under these circumstances we feel justified in asking that you at least give us an opportunity to see you. The writer sincerely hopes that you will see fit to allow yourself to become a candidate for the presidential nomination as you are the only man who can save our party from defeat. While I have the highest personal regard for Mr. Taft and helped to organize the first the first College Taft Club while a student at the University of Michigan, and will do all possible for him if re-nominated, there is no question in my mind but that his re-election is an absolute impossibility. He will not get a single farmer vote in this territory and his showing among the workingmen will be poor indeed, while on the other hand I believe that you would not only get much more that the party vote among the farmers but also from the laboring class. As Legal advisor for the Ohio State Legislative Board, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen I have come in contact with labor leadersCity Solicitor Both Phones Carl J. Gugler Attorney-At-Law Office 104 E. Main St. Galion, Ohio -3- all over the State and find them all strong for Roosevelt. I hope you will pardon me for writing you at such length and that you will not feel that I am egotistical for in writing you as above set forth my sole purpose was to show you the sources of my information and for determining the sentiment in this territory. I will be present at your speech to the Constitutional Convention but hope you will give the people of Galion an opportunity to see you. Very sincerely yours, Carl J. Gugler CJG/MS.EXECUTIVE OFFICES STATE OF MISSOURI CITY OF JEFFERSON 19. February 17,1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: One of the Judges of our Supreme Court called my attention the other day to a quotation from Macauley's History of England in a discussion of Charles II, which he offered as an explanation of the remarkable situation now existing in the Republican party, where the President of the United States finds himself opposed by a majority of his own party followers: "More than one well disposed ruler has given up whole provinces to rapine and oppression from a wish to see none but happy faces round his own board and in his own walks. No man is fit to govern great societies who hesitates about disobliging the few who have access to him for the sake of the many whom he will never see." I Macauley's History of England, 161. I thought this might interest you, as it is sufficiently apt to convey much of the truth of recent history. Very truly yours, Herbert S. Hadley[*[2-17-12]*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt Ex Pres't United States. My dear Sir:- You couldn't hit the political nail fairer on the head or give it a heavier sledgehammer blow than to come down "flatfooted" for the Recall of the Judiciary in your Columbus speech. The enclosed is a true exponent of the courts of this Clinton Co. O. and this "Quaker" county is certainly as near "civilized" as any other. It has two county courts - Probate and Common Pleas. The Probate Judge election was so foul that it is no secret a ballot box was stolen at a village know as New Vienna as a result in a "riseup" against him. The2 Common Please Judge is called "Judge Proxy" as it is known as a fact he was "counted in" by 96 when his opponent had a majority of 449. I have a photo copy of a letter written by his predecessor, when such court & on court stationary to a lewd woman to meet him in a house of ill fame at Columbus, O. These charges against condition of our courts ought not to be any more surprising than that the now notorious Adams County is for her "Commerce of the ballot." The county of the birth of Foraker & Beveredge only seperates them. Since Gov. Harmon's speech against Iniative and Referendum have not heard a democrat speak of him other than3 in terms of the most extreme contempt and derision - to the limit of his language. The people in this section are not less in intense interest for the Recall & in particular to the Courts. The first article in Feb.'s Everybody's Mag. is not overdrawn to the Courts in general. This county stands at about 2000 Republican. I am a member of the Ohio Rep. Progressive League and refer you to Hon John D Fackler its president and member of Constitutional Convention from Cleveland. Very Sincerely, R.E. Haynes Reesville, O. Feb. 17. "12HENRY'S PHARMACY 197 MIDDLE STREET [*Ans*] NEW BERN, N.C. Feby 17th 1912. Col. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay L.I. My dear Col: -- You will perhaps recall having met the undersigned once during your term as Police Commissioner and later while Governor in fact I was commissioned by you a captain in the 14 Regt N. G. N.Y. and served with them during the war of 1898. The object of this communication is not to ask expression of views on your part, but to simply to assume that I am and have been and will continue to be an earnest advocate of your nomination in 1913, and firmlyHENRY'S PHARMACY 127 MIDDLE STREET NEW BERN, N. C. 191 believe the only hope for success next year will be under your leadership. With assurance of my highest regards I am Faithfully & fraternally yours D. P. Henry[*2-17-12*] To. Meet. His Eminence The Cardinal. Archbishop of New York Mr. [& Mrs.] Francis Burrall Hoffman request the pleasure of The Hon Theodore Roosevelts. company at dinner on Saturday February 17th at 7.45: o'clock [*[1912]*] 58 East Seventy-ninth Street.CITY AND SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE TITLE, FIRE AND BURGLAR INSURANCE CONVEYANCING MAURICE J. HOOVER 414-415 REAL ESTATE TRUST BUILDING BROAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS PHONES:{ BELL, WALNUT 2356 KEYSTONE, RACE 1764 INVESTMENTS APPRAISEMENTS MORTGAGES ESTATES MANAGED PHILADELPHIA, PA., Feby 17th 1912 [*Ans*] Col Theodore Roosevelt Office of the Outlook New york City. N. Y. My dear Sir: May I add my appeal to you to respond to the call of the People? Please note that my middle name is Jackson. My vote prior to the nomination of McKinley and Roosevelt was cast with the democrats. I voted for William H. Taft largely owing to you having named him as the one qualified to carry on the good work. My vote for 1912 will be for you or Woodrow Wilson, preferably for you. Most respectfully yours, Maurice J. HooverW. A. HOUSEL Real Estate, Loans, Collections, Insurance, Mining Investments Phone 1141 Black 1705 Pearl Street REFERENCES THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE NATIONAL STATE BANK THE BOULDER NATIONAL BANK THE MERCANTILE BANK & TRUST CO. Boulder, Colo., Feb,17th, 1912.XXXXXX (T.R.No.1.) Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir :- I write you at this time because I believe one American citizen has a right to address another upon all questions of public interest. You have not yet announced yourself as a candidate for the presidency, and as a humble citizen of our beloved country, let me urge you with all the power within me not to do so You are now one of the biggest men in America, and the people are more or less infatuated with you at the present time. The people of this country cherish forever their truly great men. If you stand for another nomination for the presidency, you will forever shatter a precedent the FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY, the immortal Washington established, and which the great masses of American people have looked upon as being something sacred and holy for over a century of time. Do not be carried away by the shouts of the politicians, or the call of the Governors, who do not always truly represent the wishes of the people as you well know. You can if you will at this time, (or a little later) do an act which will be to my mind one of the most magnanimous and statesmanlike acts you ever did in all your splendid career, and which as time goes on, and the wisdom of this act is demonstrated by events which are as sure to come, as night follows day, and by doing this act you will endear yourself to the American people as no man has since Lincolns time. This act I refer to Mr. Roosevelt ,is simply to come out and endorse a real man in the person of Bob.LaFollette. for the presidency, and as soon as possible, with such men as Bristow, Borah, Heney, Clapp, Beveridge, Brandies, Pinchot, Garfield, and other notable progressives commence to stump this country in his behalf and such a victory for the people as never has been recorded in the history of this nation, will be the result. Bob LaFollette has come up from the ranks, I knew him when he was a mere lad, wresting a meger living living for his mother, sister, and himself from a poor stony forty acre farm in the Twp. of Primrose, Wis. I have watched his career ever since, and since you have known him, and have taken the trouble to investigate conditions in Wis. which have been brought about largely through his efforts, and are familiar with his record in the U.S. Senate,I need not say to you that he is eminently fitted for the presidency. He has been drafted into the leadership of the Progressive Republicans and it is simply up to you cover yourself with glory boy endorsing him Yours very truly W. A. Housel. DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS. PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG HENRY HOUCK SECRETARY JAMES H. CRAIG DEPUTY SECRETARY THOMAS PERRY CHIEF CLERK 18. 2/17/12 My dear Col. Roosevelt The enclosed clipping I am sure will prove a diversion from your usual correspondence and I am sure if you have not already seen it before, will give the opportunity for a good laugh - The incident occured here a few days ago- Owing to the fact of your extensive correspondence you will scarcely recall that I am the party who sent you the editorial on you "memorial day" address - called. "Roosevelt and the Constitution" and I thank you for the vigorous reply you sent me - We are hoping you may save this country from a Democratic administration. and if the "powers that be" will give us a chance to express ourselves there is no doubt as to where Pennsylvania will stand. Sincerely yours John O JacksonStreet Address 6 Lothrop St. Christ Church Rectory Plymouth, Mass. [3.] Feb. 17, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: My dear Sir: I understand that you expect to be in Boston for a few days about Feb 28. No doubt your pressure of engagements will be tremendous. I write, however to ask whether there will be any opportunity, public or otherwise, at which a Harvard man ('98) who has not been able yet either to meet you or hear you speak, might shake your hand. I confess that I have here in old Plymouth a fascinating but difficult problem of a special nature, and that adds to my wish just to have a a word of cheer and inspiration from you. I should endeavor to let nothing prevent my taking any opportunity which may present itself to meet you. Yours sincerely Allen Jacobs39 East 30th Street, New York City, February 17th,1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/O "The Outlook" 289 Fourth Avenue. New York City. Dear Sir: If there is a shadow of doubt, why the great public of this country is looking towards you at this time, it is because to you and to you alone, do they believe that you are unafraid to express and uphold the principles of honesty in all public and private affairs. The public are almost ready, owing to conditions, which are constantly presenting themselves, whether the agencies of the Courts are not being prostituted to private ends, a condition which if it exists, menaces the stability of our institutions. This uncertainty Lack of confidence, mistrust, unstaple conditions, financial and social here and everywhere in our Country, comes from evasions, hypocritical, denials, subterfuge and delays by those in authority, political and financial, who the people have formerly looked to, it is because of these reasons, My dear Sir, that I, like one of the many thousands, look to you to voice by words as well as deeds the demand of your fellow citizens. I beg to remain, Yours truly, Alexander R JamesonW. L. CONNELL MANAGER MAIN OFFICE TRINITY BUILDING, 111 BROADWAY NEW YORK Harriman & Co BANKERS MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE 1115 BOARDWALK, OPPOSITE STEEPLECHASE PIER TELEPHONE: BELL 497, COAST 2029 CABLE ADDRESS, MARCO-NEW YORK Atlantic City, Feb 17, 1912 My dear Colonel, Believing that you are at heart more (free trade) Democrat than (tariff-fed) Republican, I trust that you will see fit in due time so to inform the public. Very very respectfully, C. M. Jones P.S. There are many cogent reasons. - If Bryan had only heeded my advise, he would not have stultified himself by accepting the nomination in 1900. He would havehave been content to bide his time, like Jefferson, as I urged him -- who waited patiently from 1776 to 1801. But, too, the peerless one contended that it was the will of the people... --The 'mene, mene, tekel, upharson' of the New York State election in 1910, rightly understood, was not a rebuke of Roosevelt the man, but rather to the arrogant paternalism of party dotage. C.M.J. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y.The PARK HOTEL F. W. NASH, Prop Rate $2 per day; Steam heat, Electric light Ba th room and Sample room Windom, Minn., Feb. 17th 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Office of the "Outlook." New York City Dear Sir:- I hope your secretary will draw your attention to this letter. It is prompted by a sincere patriotism and concern for my country. I have watched your career from the ranch to the Presidency with pride and increasing respect. But you now stand at the parting of the ways. The press is asking "Will he become the American Caesar?" It is a pertinent question. Washington refused a third nomination. He admonished all of his Successors to do likewise. He pointed out the dangers of such a crisis. We are not Mexicans. You are greater than any Caesar or Diaz. They both degenerated into Dictators. YouWindom, Minn., ________________ 191 would not. But your occupancy of the White House for the third time would throw down the barriers so wisely erected by our First and Greatest President, and [there] open wide the door for one whose ambition might overpower his patriotism. If you were to be nominated and elected now; if you were to give the people a great and successful administration in their interest; if you were to measure up to their fondest hopes, how easy it is to conceive that a grateful people might override the choice of any convention, and cast such an overwhelming vote in or out of convention, that no human being would feel that he dared to refuse the call. However worthy he had been his ambition very probably would take possession, hisWindom, Minn., ___________________191 patriotism would take wings; his good judgement would depart; and the Republic of Washington and Lincoln would be no more. When [General Grant] there seemed to be danger that General Grant might be nominated for a third term, I pledged myself to vote to defeat his ambition. If you accept this political offer on any ground, pretext, or argument, I likewise pledge myself and promise you [to] not only to vote to defeat you, but to work up to my full ability to accomplish that end. There are three frames [at my] hung in the gallery of my mind:- One is filled with portrait of George Washington; one with that of Abraham Lincoln, and God grant that the third may be filled with the portrait of him who refused to become the Caesar of the RepublicWindom, Minn., _______________ 191 of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Very Respectfully Yours- Julian J. Kendall, In my 72d-year. Co. "H" 1st Minn. Volunter Inft., from April 29th-1861 - to May 5th, 1864. 140/Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, Minn.[*3*] M. KNOEDLER & CO., 556-558 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. PARIS, 23 PLACE VENDOME. LONDON, 15 OLD BOND STREET. CABLE ADDRESSES } KNOEDLER } NEW YORK. PARIS LONDON February 17, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary Office of Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. 287 Fourth Avenue, City. Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your favor of the 16th instant, enclosing our check on the Astor Trust Company for $250.00, for which we thank you. We take pleasure in enclosing check No. 6 on the Corn Exchange Bank to the order of Homer Davenport, Treasurer, for like amount, for the Frederic Remington Monument Fund. Very truly yours, M Knoedler & Co Enc. (1)650 Form 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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FRANK HARPER, THE OUTLOOK OFFICE, NEWYORK CITY URGE YOU SEND ADVANCE COPY OF COLUMBUS SPEECH SO IT CAN BE RUSHED OUT IN PAMPHLET FORM AS SOON AS RELEASED TO OUR PROSPECTIVE STATE HEADQUARTERS FOR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION SEND COPY TO E. W. SIMS 815 MARQUETTE BLDG CHICAGO PERSONALLY FRANK KNOX 1022PM 172 5th Ave. FEB 18 1912TELEPHONE AUTOMATIC 61-928 423 The Commercial Telegraphers' Union OF AMERICA AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR S. J. KONENKAMP, PRESIDENT ROOMS 922-930 MONON BUILDING CHICAGO, ILL. 20. Feb. 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City N. Y. Dear Sir: -- On behalf of the organized commercial telegraphers of the United States I desired to express the hope that you will include a demand for government ownership of the telegraphs at an honest physical valuation in the pplatform of progressive principles which I understand you are preparing. Realizing that you are a very busy man, I will urge this question briefly as follows: The telegraph being an important means of transmitting commercial intelligence should properly be put in the Post office Department. Every important government in the world owns its telegraph system. England took over the telegraphs in 1870 and on January 1 of this year took over the telephones, the English telegraph being a source of profit despite reports to the contrary. It would greatly benefit the people through reduced rates and the increased use of the telegraph also the employers who have been exploited in the most merciless manner of any corporations employees in this country. The American Federation of Labor and the general labor movement is committed to this proposition and in 1892 over two million votes were recorded by the political parties who advocated this measure. We believe that this step is inevitable, therefore we trust that the agitation which begun early this year in favor of purchaseTELEPHONE AUTOMATIC 61-928 423 The Commercial Telegraphers' Union OF AMERICA AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR S. J. KONENKAMP, PRESIDENT ROOMS 922-930 MONON BUILDING CHICAGO, ILL. T.R. #2 of the telegraph by the government will be continued. However, an honest valuation should be demanded, in our opinion. With best wishes, I am yours very truly S. J. Konenkamp President. SUBJECT: Form 58A 60M 5-17-13 NEBRASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY Norfolk, Nebr., Feb. 17 191 2 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: I understand that you are soon to make it known whether or not you will except the republican nomination for president, if tendered you at the Chicago convention. I wish to say a few words to you in regard to this matter and to ask you not to decline the nomination, I want to make it a little stronger and say that as an American Citizen and as a good republican you have no just right to decline. I am not a politician, but I have been a close student of political conditions for several years and my judgement tells me that you are the only republican who can be elected president this fall. Personally I like President Taft he is a grand good man and if he could be re-elected I would prefer him even to yourself, because he is entitle to it, but he is not popular with the masses and cannot be re-elected. You owe it to the people of the United States to be their president once more, to carry out the work you started when president, you also owe it to the republican party, the party of Lincoln, Grant, Blaine, Garfield, and McKinley to lead them once more to Victory. If you do decline the nomination our president will be nominated and defeated at the poll, if the democrats are wise and nominate Judson Harmon, which I am sure they will do, he will be elected unless you are the republican candidate. In conclusion I wish to say that I have never failed in my political predictions, I inherited my love for politics from a long line of public men, I am closely related to General James H. Lane and my father was associated for many years with General Cassious M. Clay of Kentucky and advocated gradual emancipation and colonization of the negroes. I merely mentioned these things that you may know that I have some knowledge of political conditions past and present, and whether or not you act upon my suggestions I will ask you to kindly bear these things in mind and see whether or not I am correct. IJL-WFS Yours truly, I. J. LaneAur. K EDWIN M. LEE ROOM 122 HOTEL ENGLISH PHONES OLD, MAIN 116 NEW 76 INDIANAPOLIS Feb. 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Office, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel: - Last Tuesday morning the 13th inst, I opened Headquarters as above indicated for the purpose of perfecting an Organization of Indiana Republicans in each of the 13 Congressional Districts for the purpose of effecting Delegates to The Republican National Convention, who will insist upon you accepting the Nomination for the Presidency. For two years, I have been Chairman of The Republican State Central Committee, and am thoroughly familiar with the feeling and sentiment of the people. With I think two-thirds of The Indiana Republicans, the sentiment that you are The One Republican who can succeed in The Next General Election, is enthusiastically and intensely insistant. After attending the meeting of the Eight Govenors at Chicago, Saturday last, I determined to open State Headquarters as above indicated for the purpose of crystalizing this sentiment and make it effective in Organization. I am practically overwhelmed with telegrams, letters and personal callers and have already completed arrangements for Organization in five Congressional Districts, and each of the others is in process. EDWIN M. LEE ROOM 122 HOTEL ENGLISH PHONE OLD, MAIN 116 NEW 76 INDIANAPOLIS Hon. T. R. #2. I am not sufficiently egotistical to suggest what attitude you should take, but will express the opinion that it would somewhat help the cause in this State, if you would make the simple statement - that you would accept The Nomination were it tendered. In the absence of a positive statement that you will not accept such Nomination; I propose to continue the fight in Indiana, and believe that we will have at least one-half of the Delegation, probably two-thirds for you. Faithfully yours, Dict. E. M. L/1. E. M. LeeCHAS. S. LEWIS, 217-218 Fletcher American National Bank Building INDIANAPOLIS February 17, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. My dear Sir: - I am in receipt today of the Schneider portrait of you with the very graceful inscription, for which I am most deeply grateful. In the hope that I may again have the pleasure of voting for you for President, I remain, Very sincerely yours, Charles S. LewisJUDGE'S CHAMBERS Juvenile Court DENVER, COLO. - BEN. B. LINDSEY, JUDGE 53. February 17, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Mr. W. H. Bryant, of this city - the law partner of Ex-Governor Thomas - is a very warm personal friend of mine. He is a great admirer of yours, and is one of those Democrats in the West who are ready to support a progressive Republican as against a reactionary Democrat. Mr. Bryant is to be in New York City about the 25th of February, and has often expressed a desire to meet you. Mr. Bryant is one of the men who have borne the brunt of the battle for right and justice in this state, and his services to the cause of real progress and reform are simply inestimable. He is on a committee of which I am a member, preparing a number of amendments to our state Constitution that is to give us a campaign next Fall very similar to that carried on by Governor Johnson in California last fall, and Mr. Bryant is counted upon as one of the very greatest forces on our side. He is just such a type of many as Governor Johnson of California, and is doing for us in this state very much the same kind of work. He is anxious to have - and I am anxious that he should receive if possible within the limits of your busy days - just a short interview, when he wishes to get clearly your views on the proposed constitutional amendment, limiting the powers of the courts. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word and will faithfully respect any conversation you have with him. Mr. Bryant's scholarly attainments have interested him very much in the subject of the drama, and he is working upon a historical play called "Alexander Hamilton". He has long been interested in your interest in Hamilton, and if time permits he would also like a word with you about this. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, Ben B Lindsey Hon. Theodore Roosevelt C/o The Outlook, New York. JUDGE'S CHAMBERS Juvenile Court DENVER, COLO. - BEN. B. LINDSEY, JUDGE February 17, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I am giving this letter of introduction to my friend Mr. W. H. Bryant, whom I wrote to you about recently. I am giving Mr. Bryant a copy of my letter to you which explains itself. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, Ben B. Lindsey Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, New York. For encl see 2-17-12JUDGE'S CHAMBERS Juvenile Court DENVER, COLO. - BEN. B. LINDSEY, JUDGE February 17, 1912. (Copy) My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Mr. W. H. Bryant, of this city - the law partner of Ex-Governor Thomas - is a very warm personal friend of mine. He is a great admirer of yours, and is one of those Democrats in the West who are ready to support a progressive Republican as against a reactionary Democrat. Mr. Bryant is to be in New York City about the 25th of February, and has often expressed a desire to meet you. Mr. Bryant is one of the men who have borne the brunt of the battle for right and justice in this state, and his services to the cause of real progress and reform are simply inestimable. He is on a committee of which I am a member, preparing a number of amendments to our state Constitution that is to give us a campaign next Fall very similar to that carried on by Governor Johnson in California last fall, and Mr. Bryant is counted upon as one of the very greatest forces on our side. He is just such a type of many as Governor Johnson of California, and is doing for us in this state very much the same kind of work. He is anxious to have - and I am anxious that he should receive if possible within the limits of your busy days - just a short interview, when he wishes to get clearly your views on the proposed constitutional amendment, limiting the powers of the courts. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word and will faithfully respect any conversation you have with him. Mr. Bryant's scholarly attainments have interested him very much in the subject of the drama, and he is working upon a historical play called "Alexander Hamilton". He has long been interested in your interest in Hamilton, and if time permits he would also like a word with you about this. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, Ben B Lindsey Hon. Theodore Roosevelt C/o The Outlook, New York.Encl in Lindsey 2-17-12LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY WISCONSIN FREE LIBRARY COMMISSION Matthew S. Dudgeon, Secretary Madison COMMISSIONERS: W. H. Hatton, Chairman, New London, Wis. C. P. Cary, State Superintendent R. G. Thwaites, Sec. State Historical Society. C. R. VanHise, Pres. University of Wisconsin. Mrs. C. S. Morris, Berlin, Wis. LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY Charles McCarthy, Chief. LIBRARY SCHOOL, Univ. of Wis. Miss M. E. Hazeltine, Preceptor TRAVELING LIBRARY DEPARTMENT Miss L. E. Stearns, Chief. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY EXTENSION and VISITATION. February 17, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City, N.Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- It is needless to say that I am greatly pleased at your introduction. It has been a hard battle here for years and your encouragement means everything. I cannot express my gratitude. I can only show it by doing the best I can for good government. In that field I guess there is work enough to do, as I see before us a great popular movement which needs above all sane and steady construction. I have for years tried to instruct the professors here how to deal with the legislators and legislative questions and I have tried to instruct the legislature to listen to the professors. If in the new constructive national movements you would want me to gather together a sane practical group of men for any such purpose as this in the future, do not hesitate to call on me. I know the men now in the country who are specialists in different lines and can gather them together. Again thanking you, I am Very truly yours, C McCarthyTHE NEW BINGHAM, EUROPEAN PLAN 300 ROOMS. BINGHAM HOTEL CO. DAVID B. PROVAN, MANAGER [*5823 Trinity Place Phil Pa*] MARKET & ELEVENTH STS. PHILADELPHIA, PA., Feby 17 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt -- The Outlook New York City. My Dear Col. Oh; how has the might fallen. Even a nations greatest chief when, he knifes into emotions, And Neurotics tween his teeth. I still hold the tide, the flood, the fortune, the hero, -- of the Cuban hills, Shall voice the mind, the heart, the will, and the life of the American Nation, during the coming administration at the White House in Washington D. C. Sincerely yours John F. MartinMUNICIPAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON 414 BEACON BUILDING [*W.*] February 17, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: The Executive Committee of the Municipal Athletic Association has voted to invite you to address an evening public meeting in the interests of the community's physical welfare, while you are in Boston, preferably the 26th, 27th, or 28th. The Municipal Athletic Association is a combination of officials and citizens, whose purpose is "to encourage clean sport, honorable competition, rational recreation, health, happiness and community welfare for all Boston". It is to be a city-wide organization, more comprehensive than the Public Schools Athletic League of New York, which it somewhat resembles. The enclosed printed circular will supply much information as to the ideals and methods of the Municipal A. A. The Association is carrying out in a practical way the principles you have frequently expressed in public. We want you to say them again to our audience. You will understand, of course, that there is nothing of a political nature involved in the proposed meeting. Will it be possible for you to notify us of your acceptance by Tuesday morning, the 20th, on which day we have an Advisory Board meeting scheduled, which could proceed immediately to make the necessary arrangements for the public meeting. Mr. Ernest E. Smith, Boston City Councilman, whom you lately met, has been informed of this invitation. Very truly, E. B. Mero Secretary 6 Beacon St., Boston EBM/PMUNICIPAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON 414 BEACON BUILDING February 17, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: The Executive Committee of the Municipal Athletic Association has voted to invite you to address an evening public meeting in the interests of the community's physical welfare, while you are in Boston, preferably the 26th, 27th, or 28th. The Municipal Athletic Association is a combination of officials and citizens, whose purpose is "to encourage clean sport, honorable competition, rational recreation, health, happiness and community welfare for all Boston". It is to be a city-wide organization, more comprehensive than the Public Schools Athletic League of New York, which it somewhat resembles. The enclosed printed circular will supply much information as to the ideals and methods of the Municipal A. A. The Association is carrying out in a practical way the principles you have frequently expressed in public. We want you to say them again to our audience. You will understand, of course, that there is nothing of a political nature involved in the proposed meeting. Will it be possible for you to notify us of your acceptance by Tuesday morning, the 20th, on which day we have an Advisory Board meeting scheduled, which could proceed immediately to make the necessary arrangements for the public meeting. Mr. Ernest E. Smith, Boston City Councilman, whom you lately met, has been informed of this invitation. Very truly, E. B. Mero Secretary 6 Beacon St., Boston EBM/PLaw Offices of Ziba T. Moore Rooms 507-508-509 Crozer Building, 1420 Chestnut St. [*6.*] Philadelphia, February 17, 1912. My dear Colonel:- I received your letter and immediately phone to John T. Murphy, who has been my personal friend for over twenty-five year and he called to see me at once. We had a very satisfactory interview, and I told him that it was my intention to call a meeting of persons interested in your candidacy for President, from the Sixth Congressional District, at which time I hoped he would arrange to be present, and this he promised to do. Unfortunately, circumstances were such that I felt the necessity of calling the meeting at a time which would only give twenty- four hours notice. I called up Mr. Murphy, on the phone' and he informed me that he intended going to Pittsburgh, to see Senator Flynn, but that he would postpone his visit and would be on hand at our meeting. He failed to be present, and I imagine he felt that it was necessary for him to go to Pittsburgh. It is my opinion that in Philadelphia, it would be better to have each Congressional District form its respective organization and then have a central organization formed from members representing the respective Congressional Districts. I enclose you some newspaper clippings concerning the meeting held yesterday, which I thought might be of interest. Yours very truly, Ziba T. Moore To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. New York City, New York,NATIONAL JOBBING CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED NJCA The National Jobbing Confectioners' Association OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HENRY G. BARBEE, PRESIDENT NORFOLK, VA. D. L. MORGAN, SECRETARY SCRANTON, PA. LOUIS WEGLEIN, JR., TREASURER 5500 GIRARD AVE. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROBT. R. WINGERT, 1ST VICE-PREST. PITTSBURG, PA. EDWARD L. RINGER, 2ND VICE-PREST. BALTIMORE, MD. A. C NAVATIER NEWARK, N. J. GEORGE H. SMITH, DETROIT, MICH, J. W. RUPPERT, WASHINGTON, D. C. GEORGE AST, CINCINATI, O. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SCRANTON, PA. Feby. 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Rosevelt, New York City. My dear Mr. Rosevelt:- Without wishing to impose upon your valuable time or trespass on restricted ground, I cannot refrain from addressing you at this particular time, giving expression to some personal observations in connection with a few views of my own. I cover considerable territory, have been out to the Coast since Nov. last and come in contact with business people to a considerable extent, having had many years of personal acquaintance with most of them. I mentioned this that you may the better appreciate my motive in writing this letter. With many another I was expecting like present Adminstration would follow closely and vigorously the many excellent policies you so nobly started while at the helm--and that we were assured would be carried to fulfillment--how far short this has come can be best attested by the wide spread of dis-satisfaction and unrest so evident and visable to every thoughtful and known citizen. President Taft has many admirable qualities, but like so many others fail to grasp situations by the right handle. I am not quite sure, yet know I voice the sentiments of many earnest thoughtful men, when I say this country has had rather a surfiet of Lawyers, and a great many right thinking people believe they have played entirely too large a part in supplying grist for their mill--both coming and going. Partisan politics are fast giving away to more practical and reasonable Public development, the people are more awake and insisting upon some what near the same results in public office and work that are required in regular business affairs. Many politicans have not yet woke up to this fact--like these in Phila. who will sooner or later do so with a sudden jolt. We do not want Socialism in this country, and yet unless greter and better efforts are fast put forward, we will have a great deal more of it than many anticipate. When I saw and heard a fellow speak from a soap box in Seattle late in Nov., and noticed the crowd who were listining, it occured to me that it was time to realize this is more than the question of a few fanatics, many would be surprised to know that many of the smaller business men have strong leanings that way, and simply the result of their having lost faith and confidence in either of the two old parties giving them so much as a chance at a "Square Deal". Much abuse is being heaped upon the 'Jersey School-Master,' but let no one be deceived, the people are turning his way much faster and stronger by reason of these very on slaughts, and they are not going to be so easily turned as has been the case so often here-to-fore. My own opinion is that should he be nominated against Mr. Taft, The latter will surely fail of re-election. I do not say this because of any leaning that way my-self, simply basing my judgment on what the rank and file of the people seem to think. Wishing you every success in your efforts for betterment and improvement along reasonable and progressive lines, I am Yours respectfully, D. L. Morgan.FRANK A. MUNSEY 175 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK February 17, 1912. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I read last night with keen interest and deepest attention your address which you are to deliver next Wednesday in Columbus. I like it enormously. There is not a word or sentence in it that I could wish changed. It is a great, a very great, human document, a human statesmanship document. The only thing I could wish in connection with the address at this particular time is something more on constructive legislation, constructive business - something more that would mean, in your election to the Presidency, better business, humming activities all along the line. I realize the limitations of an address before a constitutional convention, and am amazed that, holding all the while within these limits, you so adroitly covered so wide a field. My thought is that in this speech, if you could more thoroughly identify yourself with the cry from all over the country for better business, for constructive statesmanship, it would make it so much easier for us to fight your battle. If the people could see you as I see you, and believe in you as I believe in you, they would rush to your support, haling you as the statesman, the savior, if you please, of our industrial and commercial life. I beg you to be assured that I am not asking that this thought be incorporated in your speech. I merelyMr. Roosevelt, #2. go so far as to say that I wish it carried a larger percentage of this idea. What you have said bearing on progressive statesmanship and good business is admirably said, but in proportion to the great discussion on the other points, it does not grip the memory to the extent I could wish, and yet I realize that perhaps you have gone quite as far as you could in such an address as this. It is just possible that in a later utterance - in the forthcoming utterance of a few days later - you may be able to take up this thought which I regard as so important at this time, and make it an important feature - a very important feature - of what you will say. It wouldn't disturb me if you made it the all-important idea, the dominating idea, of your statement. I hope you will pardon me if my keen interest has led me further in this matter than good taste would justify. With warm congratulations on your great speech, Sincerely yours, Frank A. Munsey Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. [*The business idea would come in as well probably in your "later" talk*]JOHN T. MURPHY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 410-411 FRANKLIN BANK BUILDING BORAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS *PHONE, WALNUT 3880 RESIDENCE, 1226 ERIE AVENUE *PHONE, TIOGA [3528?] D Philadelphia, February, 17th, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I expect to be in New York City on Monday Morning, and will call to pay my respects and good wishes. I am to confer with Senator Flinn in Phila. On Wednesday. Yours truly, John T. MurphyFort Clark, Tex., Feb'y 17, 1912. MR. PICKWICK (PICKWICK CLUB) NEW ORLEANS Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Colonel: To me, dwelling temporarily in the cactus and amid the rattlesnakes and goats of Texas, it really appears that you will be nominated and elected the next President. It seems to be the general opinion, not only of republicans but of many democrats, that a man of your superior ability is needed in Washington. There is apparently no one in either political party to take your place. Whether you wish it or not, in my humble opinion you will be chosen. With the highest regard for your many sterling qualities and with best wishes for your success in whatever you desire, I am, Very sincerely yours, Seaton Norman, former Major. Surgeon, U.S. Vol's. After March 1srt, 253 W. 23rd St., N.Y. City. [*[2-17-12]*] Boston Feb 17 '12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: The enclosed was issued today, what I take because it's ready to go. Very sincerely yours William N. Osgood, [*Ans*] The Executive Committee of the Militant Progressive Republican League of Massachusetts voted at a meeting Saturday afternoon at the League headquarters, 6 Beacon St., Room 528 to issue the following statement in reply to President Taft. Hon. Nathan Hale Boston Mass.For enc see 2-17-12National Drainage Congress EDMUND T. PERKINS, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT President, American Reclamation Federation Chicago, Illinois E. J. WATSON, 2D VICE-PRESIDENT Commissioner of Agriculture, Commerce and Industries Columbia, South Carolina COL. WM. C. GORGAS, U.S.A., 3D VICE-PRES. Chief Sanitary Officer, Panama Canal Ancon, Panama HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS HON. D. U. FLETCHER, U. S. Senator, Florida JACOB A. HARMAN, Peoria, Ill. D. E. KING, St. Louis, Mo. W. H. ANDREWS, Georgetown, S.C. A. L. SCHINN, Sacramento, Calif. Second Annual Congress New Orleans, April 10 to 13, 1912 EXECUTIVE OFFICES FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. CHCAGO NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EDMUND T. PERKINS, Acting President. Alabama - REUBEN F. KOLB, Comm'r of Agriculture, Montgomery. Arizona - B. A. FOWLER, Phoenix. Arkansas - S. E. SIMONSON, Luxora. California - A. R. SPRAGUE, Berkeley. Florida - J. D. ROONEY, Asst. Industrial Ag't, S. A. L. Ry., Jacksonville. Georgia - J. W. DEAN, State Senator, Waycross. Illinois - FRANK B. KNIGHT, Lidgerwood Mfg, Co., Chicago. Iowa - ED. L. ROTH, Ottumwa. Kansas - R. H. FAXON, Chm'n Kansas Conservation Com. Garden City. Louisiana - J. W. HYAMS, Gen'l Agt. So. Pac. Ry., New Orleans. Michigan - ADRIAN OTTE, Grand Rapids. Minnesota - JOHN T. STEWART, University Farm, St Paul. Missouri JOHN H. NOLEN, Special Agent of State in, Land Reclamation, Jefferson City. Mississippi - L. L. LAWRENCE, Mgr. Immigration and Industries, N. O. M. & C. R. R. Laurel. Pennsylvania - GEO. H. MAXWELL, Pittsburg Flood Commission, Pittsburg. South Carolina - REID WHITFORD, Eng'r Sanit. and Dr'ge Commission, Charleston. South Dakota - SAMUEL H. LEA, State Engineer, Pierre. Tennessee - L. P. BELLAH, Industrial Commissioner, M. C. & St. L. R. R., Nashville. Texas - GEO. E. BARSTOW, Barstow. Washington - R. INSINGER, Spokane. February 17, 1912. Col. Theo Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*W.*] Sir: The Program Committee of the New Orleans Board of Control, National Drainage Congress informs me that you have been invited to address that Congress in New Orleans sometime during the second annual meeting, April 10-13. As Acting President of the National Drainage Congress, I have the honor to indorse their invitation, and on behalf of the National officers request that you give this invitation your serious consideration. I take the liberty of inclosing copy of our constitution and minutes of the first meeting. The preamble and "objects" of this constitution will show you our reasons for existing and the work we have in hand. We earnestly believe this work to be of great importance to the whole of our country and hope that you may be able to aid us by accepting the invitation extended you by the National Board of Control. Respectfully, Edmund T. Perkins Acting President. Inc.(Personal and Confidential) February 17, 1912. Hon. Robert M. La Follette, Washington, D. C. My Dear Senator: In answer to a request, made to your Secretary over the phone, to let me know when I could see you, I received on the night of February 15 the following letter: "Dear Sir: Mr. La Follette directs me to say that, in view of your course in connection with his campaign, and because of the misconstruction to which a conference with you, the supporter of another candidate, would certainly be subject, he must decline to have any further communication with you pending this campaign." Yours truly, N. H. Dunn, Secretary." My chief reason for desiring to see you was to settle definitely my status with relation to your cadidacy. I had just returned to Washington after an absence which began before Mr. Houser's statement of February 5 concerning your condition was issued, and there were several matters I was anxious to discuss. Since your letter prevents me from giving you personally my reasons for the action which my desire to help the Progressive movement requires me to take, I must do so in writing. When, in order to further the advance of the Progressive principles, a group of Progressives agreed last year that it was necessary to place a Progressive candidate for the Presidential nomination in the field, we did so with two clear and definite purposes in view. These were, first, to hold the Progressives together as an effective fighting force; and second, to prevent the nomination of a reactionary Republican for the Presidency.At that time Colonel Roosevelt's well known desire not to be nominated had not been offset by a great public demand for his leadership, and I was in hearty sympathy with his wishes. Therefore, since a Progressive was to enter the field for the Republican nomination, your character, your ability, and your great record of useful public service made you clearly the most available candidate. Upon the advice of your friends, without serious hope that you could win the nomination, and for the single purpose of advancing the cause in which we all believed, you decided to make the fight. My belief that the two purposes for which our group undertook the present contest were precisely those I have described is confirmed by your approval of a definite and specific statement to that effect, first embodied in a public speech made by me before the Press Club of Chicago on December 7, 1911. This speech was submitted to Mr. Walter L. Houser, the manager whom you had selected to conduct your campaign, and was vigorously approved by him before it was delivered. Later you read and approved that part to which I refer, and it was repeated with your approval and his in a public speech in Boston. Finally, it was read to you as a proposed part of my speech of introduction at your meeting in Carnegie Hall, on January 22, and was approved again. You will recall that your satisfaction with it led you to suggest that it [led you to suggest that it] should be distributed as a campaign document from the Progressive Republican headquarters. That part of it which concerns the present question is as follows: "I had come to believe deeply in the Progressive movement. So had La Follette, long before me. Our common interest drew us together. With Louis Brandeis, an intimate friend of both, we discussed many matters that concerned all three. As time went on, the future of the Progressive movement occupied our attention more and more. It was -2-not a question of the Presidency, important as that was and is, but a matter far more vital, the condition of the Progressive movement when the next election should be over. Were the Progressive groups to disintegrate, or to draw closer together? Was the movement which was conquering the minds of the people so rapidly to have a leader, or was it to be scattered for the lack of a man to follow?: It became very plain that what was needed was rallying point, and that the Progressive movement could not be kept in efficient fighting condition without a candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination. "At that time the most we hoped to accomplish was to prevent the nomination of any reactionary. We all believed, La Follette with the rest, that the man who made the fight might win the fight for the movement, but that he could not win the nomination for himself. At that time it was clear to us all that the leader in this fight would have less chance for the nomination than if he kept out of it. I know of my own knowledge that when Senator La Follette allowed his name to be used as a candidate, he did not expect to win the nomination, and that is one reason why I know that he is fighting for a cause and not for a man." Further confirmation of this view of the objects our group set out to attain is supplied by a resolution passed by the Progressive Republicans of Ohio, at Columbus, on January 1st, 1912, at the direct suggestion of your manager, Mr. Houser, after consultation, I am informed, with yourself. This resolution said: "We hereby declare it to be the determined purpose of the Ohio Progressive Republican League to work in harmony and unison to nominate a Progressive Republican for President, recognizing as -3-fellow-progressives all who hold the principles for which we stand, whether they be for the Presidential nomination of Robert M. La Follette or Theodore Roosevelt, or any other Progressive Republican. We assert the essential unity of the Progressive movement throughout the entire state and nation. We favor the election of delegates who will favor the nomination of a candidate who will fully represent progressive principles." The form of this resolution was suggested by Mr. Houser, and the first draft of it was written by him and is still in existence. The policy of the Progressive Republican headquarters was thus established in the beginning, repeatedly re-asserted with your approval, and finally confirmed after a thorough discussion at the widely known meeting at Columbus. This policy was suddently reversed by your order several weeks ago, without notice to or consultation with the group of men by which it had been established and supported. The reversal was embodied in orders to local managers directing them that your campaign must thereafter be conducted without consultation with the managers of any other progressive campaign, and that no cooperation between La Follette Progressives and other Progressives would be permitted. The established purpose of a group of men devoted to the cause of good government by popular rule can not, of course, be overturned by one men, even though he be a candidate. Wholly apart, however, from the question of your relation to the men who have acted as your campaign committee, your decision, if allowed to stand would necessarily defeat the purposes for which this movement was organized and which it has continued to serve. These purposes were from the beginning, and have never ceased to be, to keep the -4-Progressives together as an effective fighting force, and to prevent the nomination of a reactionary Republican candidate for the Presidency. Many Progressives throughout the country earnestly desire the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt. Others, who would otherwise prefer your candidacy, are convinced that Colonel Roosevelt is the only Progressive who can be nominated, and believe that there is nothing to be gained by trying to nominate a man whose nomination is impossible. The few remaining Progressives, those who are willing in behalf of a hopeless candidacy to contest for delegates against all Progressives who differ from them, have been or will be brought into open conflict with the men who favor Colonel Roosevelt's nomination. Thus, the first necessary result of your desire to separate the La Follette supporters from all other Progressives would be, if carried out, either to leave you without substantial following or to establish immediate hostility among the men this movement was organized to keep together. It seems clear that the course you are pursuing offers Mr. Taft his best, and indeed his only chance to secure the nomination. The single justification that can be advanced for this course is based on the theory that Colonel Roosevelt, the only Progressive who can be nominated, is in fact not a Progressive at all. This theory is clearly untenable. I recognize that Colonel Roosevelt may not hold Progressive views which coincide at all points with your own, but I recognize also, and the country knows, that he is a genuine Progressive. That question was settled once for all by his active championship of human rights during the seven years of struggle which made the Progressive movement National. -5-Your decision to abandon the two main purposes for which our group was organized to two recent conferences in Washington. At the last one a large majority of those in attendance expressed their belief that the course you had taken was unwise. Some of those who thus expressed themselves decided, however, out of consideration for your personal desire, to follow your program in spite of their belief that to do so would injure the Progressive cause. Many to the latter have since been forced by the logic of the situation to reconsider that decision. One of the consequences of your determination, as you yourself admitted at the first conference, is to destroy all practical hope of your nomination. Just before the conference of January 29, a number of us were told by your manager, Mr. Houser that he feared your course would result, if followed through, in your going to Chicago with no delegates except those from the State of Wisconsin, and that the Wisconsin delegation itself might be divided. Your appearance at Chicago as a Progressive candidate with a mere handful of delegates would in my judgment seriously impair the Progressive cause. In common with many of your closest personal and political friends, I have made an earnest and sustained effort to secure your return to the original objects for which your candidacy was launched. We have failed, to the original objects for which your candidacy was launched. We have failed, to our deep regret. That being so, I believe, and the same belief, as you know, is held by many others, that the course which would result most favorably to the Progressive cause, and which would be recognized by the country as the wisest, most generous, and most patriotic for you to take, would be to set aside your -6-own candidacy while continuing your campaign for Progressive principles and for a Progressive Republican platform, and to support, and advise your followers to support, the only Progressive through whom there is a chance to keep the Progressives together and defeat a Reactionary nomination at Chicago. This view, however, has not met your approval. Since, then, neither of these courses has been accepted by you, I can not avoid considering how, in view of all the facts, I can best serve the Progressive cause. Do not misunderstand me. I recognize fully the high quality of your public service. My appreciation of the work you have done for the Progressive cause is undiminished. Nevertheless, personal considerations such as these must not induce me to set the man above the cause, nor can I follow you in setting aside the objects for which this fight began. I realize that you believe the members of our group are committed to your personal fortunes, but I can not accept no such conclusion. The commitment made by the members of this group, myself among them, to see this fight through, applied, and could only apply, to the cause, and not to the man as against the cause. That is the only kind of commitment either your or I can recognize. The course you have elected to follow forsakes the two great objects for which we enter this fight. I have done my best to prevent your taking such a course, and my regret is deep and sincere. My regret, however, can not alter the fact that continuance of your candidacy along the changed lines you have laid down will tend to defeat these objects by promoting Progressive disruption and Reactionary success. That fact alone, in my judgement, constitutes a complete release to every man who undertook, through the medium of this -7-campaign, to work for Progressive unity and victory. Even if this were not so, Mr. Houser's statement of February 5 was sufficient to open the way for your followers to support whatever candidate they believed could best advance the Progressive cause, and this was the interpretation put upon it by Mr. Houser in answer to the questions of your friends. Whatever part I have taken in politics has been based directly and openly on the proposition that when a man can not follow both his leader and his conscience, he must stick to his principles and let the leaders go. This willingness to follow principles rather than men is the very foundation of the Progressive movement. What I have preached to others, I must make an honest effort to practice myself. Your decision forces me either to abandon the two objects for which this campaign was undertaken, or to cease to support you. There can be but one choice. I am, and shall remain, free to set the good of the general cause above the desires and the fortunes of any indidual. In view of your action, the success of the Progressive principles requires me now to advocate the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt. By doing so, I believe I can best advance the Progressive principles, the unity of the progressive cause, and the deliverance of our government from the control of reactionary politicians. From the beginning, I have been fighting for a cause and a principle, and not for a man. Several weeks before your speech in Philadelphia, many of your friends had seen with real sorrow that the change in your outlook brought about by over-work and over-strain, had made it difficult for you to face the facts as you had faced them in the beginning of the -8-campaign. I had this in mind when I replied to a telegram, asking news of your condition, that in my judgement it was such as to make your further serious candidacy impossible. This telegram, which I neither intended nor expected to be made public, is doubtless the basis of your mistaken belief that I had become "the supporter of another candidate." As our recent conferences made plain to all who took part in them, I have for sometime believed that the present hope [of Colonel] of Progressive success lies in the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt. But I have been careful to take no part in advocating his nomination until the question with which this letter deals has been settled between us, as it is settled now. In conclusion let me express my real regret for the suffering you have undergone, and are still undergoing. I am confident that it is your over-wrought condition which is responsible both for the change in your attitude toward the original purpose of our campaign and for the letter to which this is a reply. I hope for your speedy recovery, and for the renewal of the great services to our people, which have already given your name so large a place in the history of the Progressive movement. Very sincerely,y (Signed) Gifford Pinchot. Copy.Enc in Pinchot 3-24-12 198 Aetna St. Brooklyn. Feby. 17-12 Dear Col. Roosevelt- The enclosed clipping from the "Globe" of the 9th inst. was first mailed to the N.Y. Press which failed to regard it as "available" - though, without having made space for such of my communications as I had the temerity to send to it- The "Press" I had regarded always as a genuine political & party friend of our ex- President. There is more political twaddle than anything else in this Third Presidential Term flaunting- Sincerely, P. Kingston Post.JAMES H. RAND, President BENJ. L. RAND, Vice-President JAMES H. RAND, JR., Secretary and Treasurer THE TIME-SAVER COMPANY OWNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE TIME-SAVER LEDGER AND ALL KINDS OF BANK SUPPLIES RAND'S PATENT BANK AND OFFICE SPECIALTIES WIDE TOP VERTICAL LETTER FOLDERS RAND'S RAPID WRAPPERS RANDS TRANSPARENT INDEX GUIDES REVOLVING ADJUSTABLE INDEXES AND FILING CABINETS DIVIDED LEAF LEDGERS LITHOGRAPHING PRINTING 234-236 CONGRESS STREET BOSTON, MASS. [*Ans. Knox*] February 17, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City Dear Sir:- During my visit to Panama with the Bankers in November last, I was impressed with the wonderful work that is being done on the canal. You immortalized your name when you seized the opportunity of securing the rights and privileges necessary to insure the construction of the Panama Canal - the completion of which will be an honor to our Nation and an asset of incalculable value to the world. Having the completion of the canal in 1915 in view, you are the logical candidate for President and the People demand that you accept the nomination and allow them once more to place you at the helm of the "Ship of State" to guide it to further and greater achievement. Yours very respectfully, James H. Rand[*[2-17-12]*] San Francisco Cal Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir I wish it was President, (as it should be) instead of Colonel, I was writing. I am one of the old guard, of N.Y. State, as I was delegate to the convention, thatthats a few day's ago. Colonel, Well" I've been Roosevelt ever since, and am still, your boy Theodore, Jr. has heard of me out here, as I was a hot Rolph man in the recent Mayoralty fight here, and my boys are now just waiting for the 14th of nominated you for Gov of N.Y. State in "98." Yep, town of Milton Saratoga Co. N. Y. was my burg in those days. I wonder if you remember the speech you made from the steps of the sub treasury in N.Y. City, when you ran for Mayor of N.Y.May, to sling a few notes for "The Rough Rider" for President, and our wives are with us too. I'm not asking your intentions, as really, I dont care to know, (though I sure hope you will act sensible, and make the race, as it would be a walk-over) as we (2) Have the Presidential Primary out here, and can vote as we please. Ive got quite a bunch of workingmen lined up with me, and we are all for "Teddy" remember the time you made the up-state swing, when you were running for Governor. Tim Woodruff was with you that trip. Well we came down to the Harlem that trip didn't we? and we put one across on the "old tiger" of Tammany; that made it sit right up, and take notice. Colonel? Your train stopped at Ballston spa, and you picked young De Long out of the crowd and told us a yarn, about your orderly and the way he jingled with concealed booze bottles, De Long was in the 33rd Michigander’s and was in uniformand Colonel the same bunch is still on the job and we sure will rush the Golden State into the Roosevelt column, unless you quite, and that word dont fit your name, Yours since "88" I think it was, Clarence A. Rapp, 2/17/12 132[5?] Ellis St San Francisco Cal[THE CAMBRIDGE] 23 East 44th St. [334 FIFTH AVENUE] NEW YORK. L. REICH [PROP'R.] Feb. 17th. 1912 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt My dear Madam:- Sharing, as you do, the fame of your illustrious husband, and contributing so much by your life and presence to the heart and mind contentment which make possible his great achievements, you will pardon an admirer of his and an ardent well-wisher of your joint welfare in sending to you what may be the means of bringing you nearer the desired haven of health, and unto him, restored energy and cheer in consequence. That you may find my Tokay Ausbruch vintage 1876 of great benefit is the earnest wish of your most respectfully Lorenz ReichE. MONT. REILY KANSAS CITY PRESIDENT FRANK C. PECK KANSAS CITY CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HENRY W. KEIL, ST. LOUIS JOHN ALBUS, ST. JOSEPH VICE PRESIDENTS EDWIN W. LEE, ST. LOUIS SECRETARY ED F. HALEY, MOBERLY ASSISTANT SECRETARY HON. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND NATIONAL PRESIDENT D. B. ATHERTON NATIONAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER WASHINGTON D. C. Missouri State League of Republican Clubs HEADQUARTERS Kansas City, Missouri Feb. 17, 1912. [*10.*] Mr. Frank Harper, c/o Outlook Office, New York City, N. Y. My dear Mr. Harper:- I have been making a little quiet investigation that may be of some interest to you. I have been trying to ascertain what attitude the Catholic bishops and Catholics generally will assume in the event of the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt. Of course, you understand I am making this investigation on my own responsibility without any suggestion from you or the Colonel. I am in a position to ascertain this information better than any one I know. Mr. Frank C. Peck, president of one of our banks, whom you met in New York, is one of the leading Catholics of the West. He has been my personal friend for twenty yeas, but the fact that I am an active Presbyterian has in no way interfered with our warm friendship. When I was elected president of the Republican State League, I appointed him Chairman of the Executive Committee, knowing his broadness of mind on all subjects of this nature. Mr. Peck is the kind of man that you can tie to for a life-time, and it would have been impossible for me to carry on the work I have the past three months without his co-operation. We have two Catholic bishops here, Bishop Hogan and Bishop Lillis. Mr. Peck is very close to them both. I believeE. MONT. REILY KANSAS CITY PRESIDENT FRANK C. PECK KANSAS CITY CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HENRY W. KEIL, ST. LOUIS JOHN ALBUS, ST. JOSEPH VICE PRESIDENTS EDWIN W. LEE, ST. LOUIS SECRETARY ED F. HALEY, MOBERLY ASSISTANT SECRETARY HON. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND NATIONAL PRESIDENT D. B. ATHERTON NATIONAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER WASHINGTON D. C. Missouri State League of Republican Clubs HEADQUARTERS Kansas City, Missouri FH #2 as much so any man in the West. At my request, on the quiet Mr. Peck has had a talk with both of them to ascertain their feeling in the matter. Both of these bishops are Democrats. In fact, nearly all of the Catholics in the West are. Bishop Hogan is eighty-four years of age and is practically retired on account of age and ill health, but he talked quite freely to Mr. Peck about Colonel Roosevelt. A few years ago, Bishop Hogan wrote a book which he dedicated to Colonel Roosevelt. Bishop Hogan says that he admires Colonel Roosevelt as much as ever. Thinks he is one of the great men of history, and as far as he is concerned, has no critism of Col. Roosevelt's action regarding the incident at Rome. In Mr. Peck's talk wit Bishop Lillis, he finds that he has about the same feeling as has Bishop Hogan, as fa as Col. Roosevelt is concerned. While Bishop Little belongs to a Democratic family, and is an admirer of President Taft, still he speaks of Col Roosevelt in the highest commendation, and has no criticism either, of the Rome incident. Mr. Peck was smooth enough and loyal enough not to let the bishops know why he was drawing them out in this matter, consequently, they talked freely and fully to him. Mr. Peck says that none of the Catholics, so far as his information goes, have any criticism to make of the Colonel's action at Rome. He further says, so far as he is personally concerned, although a loyal Catholic, he thinks Col. Roosevelt did absolutely right in what he did there.E. MONT. REILY KANSAS CITY PRESIDENT FRANK C. PECK KANSAS CITY CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HENRY W. KEIL, ST. LOUIS JOHN ALBUS, ST. JOSEPH VICE PRESIDENTS EDWIN W. LEE, ST. LOUIS SECRETARY ED F. HALEY, MOBERLY ASSISTANT SECRETARY HON. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND NATIONAL PRESIDENT D. B. ATHERTON NATIONAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER WASHINGTON D. C. Missouri State League of Republican Clubs HEADQUARTERS Kansas City, Missouri FH #3 I believe in this statement Mr. Peck voices with practical unanimity the feeling of the Catholics of the West of whom he is a leader. Any information desirable along this line, I can secure it confidentially, through Mr. Peck. Yours sincerely, E. Mont Reily EMR-M [[shorthand]]W. Brockton Mass 2/17 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear sir. When you come to Boston you must come to Brockton if only for one hour Will not take No for an answer. I am sending you a time table so you can arrange matters ahead. You will hear from Mr. Oveson on this matter. Give us just one hour and you will have a great reception. 168 Green St Ext M B ReillyBreckten. Old Col. Div. (a?)(a?) 20m. 49min. Fare 45c, 5 rides $2.00. At 5.45, 6.30, 7.38, 7.41, 8.85 9.35, 10. , 11.35, 1.08, 1.35, 2.35 3.35 .ie00, 4.41 5e05, 5.40, 6.25, 7.12, 8.05 8.20, 9.25, 9.35, 10.35, 11.30, 11.35. Ret. 5.48 6.40, 6.49, 6.56, 7.28, 8e15, (a?).26 .9(a?)14, 9.40 .9e58. 10.48, 11.40, 12e19, 12.48, 1.40, 2.43, 3.40 4.36, 5.00, 5.89, 6e27, 6.47, 7.88, 8.40, 9+38, 9.50 10.55. Sunday 6.80, 7e38, 9.05, 12.45, 4.45, 5.50 8.55, 11.00. Ret. 8.05, 9.01, 10.02, 10.30, 12.32 2.40, 4.34, 6e19, 6.42, 10.15. [*Express 35 mi*] ALEXANDER H. REVELL CHICAGO [*8. *] 17th, February 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: - As we have one to spare, I think you would value a copy of the shorthand report of the conference. It may have a future value as it was most interesting. The conference, as you know, was a closed one. Also I am sending you with this a copy of the Resolutions which the conference adopted. You probably did not know but there were two sets of Resolutions, the one here inclosed, adopted by the conference, in which the governors also joined, and the separate one of the governors themselves. Yours very truly, Alexander H. RevellAmerican Educational Alliance 225 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK 2. Feb. 17, 1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook Co., 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Sir: - I am preparing the copy for a short history of the United States and in my account of the War of 1812 would very much like to use some text illustrations with my descriptions of the naval battles occuring during that war. As there do not seem to be any correct drawings of the positions of the vessels during these battles outside of your Naval War of 1812, I write to ask if you will grant me permission to reproduce the following maps from your War of 1812, of course giving yourself and the Messrs. Putnam full credit as author and publisher: Guerriere and Constitution page 93 Wasp and Frolio page 104 United States and Macedonian page 111 Constitution and Java page 125 Peacock and Hornet page 170 Chesapeake and Shannon page 188 Argus and Pelican page 208 Enterprise and Boxer page 215 Lake Erie page 270 Peacock and Epervier page 313 Wasp and Reindeer page 325 Wasp and Avon page 330 Penguin and Hornet page 430 I am quite sure that I can obtain the consent of Putnam provided you first give me your consent, and if you will do so I will greatly appreciate it and try at sometime in the future to reciprocate. Yours very truly AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE IER/EW Irving E Rines Editor. CATTLE DEPARTMENT W. A. ROGERS R. E. COX LEE A. COX A. J. EPPERSON M. B. COX E. M. CRANE FEEDER BUYER J. D. HANNA HOG DEPARTMENT F. W. BISHOP SHEEP DEPARTMENT TOM SNELL ROGERS COMMISSION CO. LIVE STOCK SALESMEN 1910 1871 THIRTY-NINE (39) YEARS HERE HOME PHONE 3738 MAIN BELL PHONE 6138 IN THE PROSPERITY OF OUR CUSTOMERS, WE THRIVE KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS, Feb. 17, 1912. Governor Woodrow Wilson. Dear Sir: Pardon the liberty of a plebian, or plain private citizen of three score years. Not a deep thinker or a tireless delver for the root of things but I believe I have been able to skim along the surface of affairs and it may be have had a wider vision of passing events than I would have had had I kept under the tidal waves of poletical polemics. I see but I cannot fathom. Now I see Theodore Roosevelt, the best exponent of all that is meritorious and worth preserving in the Republican party and you represent the same in the Democratic party. But I can't fathom how we, the citizen and voter, can ever expect but half a loaf under the present alignement. With a strong probability of having to feed upon the crumbs that feel from the tables of vested authority. If you succeed in capturing the coveted prize will you not have to contend with the Murphy's and Smith's of your own party with the able assistance and cooperation of every "stand+pat" Republican, who are legion? Should Mr. Roosevelt succeed will not Mr. Barnes of New York with the Ohio Cox's be a thorn in the side, with Tammany and the Smith's to abet? Should you both be side-tracked by the organization "God help the rich, the poor can beg" for four years more. Can't you and Mr. Roosevelt get together and break the "gorgon knot: and give the real lovers of Democracy and Republicanism a chance to free the body politic? "Let the dead past bury its dead." Let's inject new life and better ideals. The old party lines are worn out, the old parties are dead but like cheese they smell and show life. This is not a "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" but a government of the official by the pot-house politician. The people are begging recognition. Why longer stand pat? Lets have a Democratic- Republican Government- we have the form but have lost the substance. Cuba was infinitely better governed under General Leonard Wood[s] than we are now with indeterminate law suits. The ermine will turn to crape if we keep on. You and Mr. Roosevelt get together if you have to draw straws. Why divide the loaf - it belongs to the people, not to pot-house politicians. Yours Truly Wm. A. Rogers P.S. I voted for T. R. for President } & for Jos W Folk for Gov of Mo } got both so you can guess my politicsCrawford W. Feb 17th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New. York. My dear Col. Roosevelt, At the earnest request of the Men's League of the Presbyterian Church in Crawford I write to ask whether you could be our guest of honor at the annual dinner of the League which will be given in our chapel on the evening of March 21st or of March 28th.We have a strong men's organization with a membership of over one hundred and we would be exceedingly glad if you could be with us and speak to us. I know that I am asking a very great favor for I know how very busy you are and how few invitations you can accept, and yet I hope that it may in some way be possible for us to have you as our guest. Could you find it possible to come we would of coursemake all our arrangements to suit your convenience and would be delighted to have you speak on any subject that you might choose. The other day I had the great joy of seeing little Grace. She is certainly a very good and very sweet little person. Mrs. Alexander let me hold her privilege which I peculiarly appreciated. With most cordial greeting to you. Mrs. Roosevelt + all the family. Very sincerely yours, Gordon M. Russell Hon Theodore Roosevelt. New York. SARGENT & COMPANY L. H. SARGENT, MANAGER STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING FOR HOUSES A SPECIALTY ESTIMATES FURNISHED ON HEATING NEW OR OLD BUILDINGS 923 ADAMS STREET PHONE 4221 FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Feby 17th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: I never voted a republican ticket in my life but I will vote for you and so will many other democrats if you will give us a chance. May your presidential fires be kindled with the peace treaties of old fogyism. Your democratic admirer, L.H. SargentALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS - Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING - Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Feb. 17th, 1912. Honorable Frank Harper, c/o Outlook Office, New York City. My dear Mr. Harper: Please permit me to confirm the following night letter sent to you this evening by Mr.Frank Knox: "Urge you send advance copy of Columbus speech so it can be rushed out in pamphlet form as soon as released to our respective state headquarters for general distribution. Send copy to E. W. Sims, 815 Marquette Building, Chicago, personally." Very truly yours, Edwin W. Sims Secretary.ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor William R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chas. S. Osborn, Lansing MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Trenton NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Chicago, February 17th, 1912. Hon. Frank Harper, C/o Outlook Office, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Harper: The following addresses, at which I may be reached, may be of use to you. Mail intended for me at the National Roosevelt headquarters should be addressed to me care of those headquarters, Congress Hotel. Mail of a personal nature may be addressed to me at my private office, 815 Marquette Building, or my residence, 6520 Kimbark Avenue. I can be reached on the long distance telephone at either one of these three places. Very truly yours, Edwin W. Sims EWS-S[*[2-17-12]*] [*F.*] [*Ala*] Ashland Al 2.T.17.1912 Theadore. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N Y Dear Comrade I hope you will be a Candidate for President this next term I served in the war from Augst: 13, 1862 till it closed in 1865 at Appomatox, v.a, in the army of the Potomac under Gen. W. S. Hancock in the 2nd corps & I dont want to see the Partie go down to defeat next fall & we want you for our leader. I know you can2 lead us on to victory I helped to fight on the farm My Father was born on at Gettysburg Pa, July 3. 1863 where General Pickett made his famos charge & was just afiew rods from Gen. Hancock when he was wounded. I was amember of 148 P.V. Gen. Beaver of Bellfonte Pa was our Col their is lots of old Boys here ready to support you this is the first letter I ever wrote to an Ex President & I hope you may be sucessfull Yours Truly S. H. SloanE. WALKER SMITH ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 554 PHILADELPHIA ST. INDIANA PA. Aus Knox INDIANA, PENNA., February 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir: I have read a great deal about you, and watched your career ever since you were candidate for Vice-President, and wish to say that for a man that has been in public life as much as you have, and has had as many questions to decide, and has written and spoken as much as you have, you have made very few mistakes. Possibly the worst mistake you have made was to declare that you would not be a candidate again for the office of President. We are at present living in a very critical period, and the sentiment of the people seems to be that you should be our next President. I believe that you should accept the nomination if offered to you. Pennsylvania is a very strong Republic State, but if the setiment over the state is like it is in Indiana County, I do not believe Mr. Taft can carry Pennsylvania if nominated. Certainly not without a great amount of bribery and corruption. I feel that it is your duty as an American citizen, and in my interest, as well as the interest of the general public, that you accept the nomination, and that you give the people to understand that you will accept the nomination if tendered to you. Unless the great interests, corporations and trusts are speedily curbed, socialism will prevail in the next few years, or we will have a state of Anarchy. The people cannot and will not tolerate the present conditions much longer. When a large proportion of the population cannot earn sufficient wages to support themselves and families, it is a very bad state of affairs. Sincerely Yours, E. Walker Smith. GEO. C. SMITH Grain, Beans, Real Estate and Oil Stock Broker 107 South Broadway Code: J. K. Armsby 1909 Both Phones 71 Santa Maria, Cal. Feb. 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, New York. My Dear Sir:-- I wish to call your attention to the enclosed clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle. Having recently purchased land in the Salt River Valley, Ariz., under existing conditions of irrigation privileges, etc, which appear to me to be almost perfect, it seems that the proposed change, as per clipping, is entirely in the interest of the large land holder. The law as it now stands compels the large land holder to either sell off his tracts or do his share of paying for the Roosevelt dam system. If the time of payment is extended the small rancher must in the end pay for it. Beleiving that you have a personal interest in this most important matter, I write to bring the subject of the proposed extension of time to your mind in hopes that we may depend upon you help to assist us in preventing any such injustice. Yours very truly, Geo. C. SmithFor encl see 2-19-12Department of Commerce and Labor BUREAU OF CORPORATIONS Washington February 17, 1912. Confidential Dear Colonel :- Your letter of the 9th instant was received, enclosing H.R. 19640, introduced by Mr. Martin, for the regulation of corportions, and asking my rough views on it. I will first run through the bill and take up a number of specific points and then try to state broadly my views on the general principles. (1) Section 1, line 5, makes the jurisdictional fact "an actual or nominal capital of one million dollars or more." This seems to me in the first place, too low. Personally I think a system that simply brought about two hundred to five hundred of the largest corporations in would be at least ample to start with, in fact would be all that such a commission would want to handle at first. A very rough estimate that we made here some time ago indicates that the total capitalization of active industrial corporations in the country is about equally divided between those with a capital above a million made those with a capital below a million dollars. If this estimate is anywhere near correct, it would throw an enormous amount of work on the commission. Personally, I do not think it would be well to start out with any system that would take in corporations other than those in which there is a distinct public interest, and furthermore, the taking in of a lot of unimportant corporations would raise a large body of unnecessary opposition to the system.- 2- Secondly, I do not regard capital stock as a very good basis. It can be made arbitrary in amount and I would prefer myself annual gross receipts. (2) The section as drawn would bring in not only industrial concerns but banks, trust companies, insured companies and savings banks. I doubt if this was intended and I do not think it would be wise. (3) Section 2 places the proposed commission in this Department. It is my opinion that the public would not be satisfied with anything less than a commission as independent as the Interstate Commerce Commission. The connection made by the bill between the Department and the commission is very light, in fact it is all contained in the phrase "in the Department of Commerce and Labor," but still I think public opinion would decidedly prefer to have the commission independent. Public opinion in this respect is important, because the success of the commission would depend largely on its prestige and standing with the public. (4) Section 2, paragraph d (page 4 ) gives the commission power "to regulate corporations" in the manner set forth in the bill. But the regulation provided in the bill seems to me in some respects defective and in other respects objectionable. It is defective in that it does not, in the first place, provide very definitely for any thorough publicity, which to my mind would be the most important function of such a commission. It does not provide for the suppression of unfair competition. It is objectionable, on the other hand, to my mind, because there is soon the commission the main burden of enforcing the Sherman antitrust law, without giving the commission any substantial discretion in the matter. I will discuss my views- 3- on this point more broadly later. (5) One of my chief objections is to Sec. 3. This section, which is one of the most important in the bill, provides, as a condition precedent to license, any corporation subject to the bill shall prove to the commission, first, that it is not overcapitalized, second, that it is not an unlawful trust and does not intend to be, third, that it is not monopolizing and does not intend to monopolize, commerce. My criticism here is rather fundamental and my views, of course, are entirely open to revision. I do feel, however, that there are objections, both in theory and in practice, to such a method. In theory I doubt if it is safe for the Government thus to issue a certificate or license which essentially is a clean bill of health and places the Government in the position of affirming that a given corporation is properly organized and managed. I know there is a large body of public option which will strongly object to any such official validation. The practical objection is even more conclusive. The bill requires that no corporation of over a million dollars capitalization shall engage in interstate commerce after Jan. 1, 1913, without this license and that the license shall not be given until the specific condition above outlined have been ascertained. If I am correct in assuming that at least half of the total corporate capitalization of the country would come under this jurisdiction, it is of course an absolute impossibility for a commission by Jan. 1, 1913, or, in fact, within any reasonable period, to examine the status of all the corporations of over a million dollars capitalization with sufficient thoroughness to justify any such finding. It took this Bureau practically two years to study the relation of the assets of the Steel-4- Corporation to its capitalization with sufficient thoroughness to make any satisfactory statement thereon. And this is but one of the points which that commission would have to settle. It is true that Sec. 8 provides that in case the commission is not able to investigate the facts by Jan. 1, 1913, it may issue a temporary license subject to revocation, but the practical result of course would be that probably ninety-nine per cent. of the capitalization coming under the jurisdiction would have to operate for at least a year, and a great deal of it for many years, under these temporary licenses, a condition that would be very unsatisfactory and would amount almost to a nullification of Sec. 3. My theory is, on the contrary, that in any such scheme the corporation should come in without any condition precedent except the making of certain statements; that their admission should be practically pro forma, but that their possession of the license should be not upon condition precedent but upon condition subsequent, so that the commission could at any time throw out any corporation which did not comply with proper requirements. Thus the Government would not be in the position of having validated any improper conditions, but would simply have a hold on these corporations and that hold would be a pretty strong one, because no corporation would want to be thrown out, of course, from such license. Furthermore, under the bill the possession of a license is the one means of engaging in interstate commerce. The refusal or revocation of such a license would therefore be a very serious penalty, affecting property rights everywhere. I am inclined to believe that at least in the early stages of such a system the pure right to engage in interstate commerce should be the subject of an appeal to the -5- courts, giving the commission the right perhaps to find conclusively the facts in a given case. (6) There seems to be a curious overlapping of jurisdiction provided in Secs. 6 and 7. Sec. 6 provides that if the corporation shall violate the antitrust law the Attorney General must bring an action to forfeit the license, while Sec. 7 provides that the commission itself, if it finds that the corporation has violated that law, may suspend the license, but inasmuch as no term is placed on that suspension it might amount to practically the same thing as forfeiture. Thus we would have two authorities enforcing the Sherman law as to these corporations, - the Attorney General through the courts and the commission through its own orders. (7) One feature (page 5, lines 20 to 25; page 6, lines 1 to 5) does seem to be good, namely, the giving to the courts the right to refer to the commission (if I understand this thing correctly) certain questions in connection with the dissolution of corporations under the Sherman law. I take it the commission would act as a sort of Master in Chancery and would investigate the essential economic and financial conditions and report to the court, probably with some definite plans for disintegration. This, I think, would be a very proper function. In part this Bureau did exactly that sort of work for the Attorney General in connection with the dissolution of the American Tobacco Company, though I want to safeguard myself here by saying to you that we were not asked to give any opinion on that plan of disintegration as a whole or on anything except a comparatively fragmentary part of it. (8) Thus you will see that I do not think very highly of that-6- bill. My ideas on the subject I find are changing almost daily and anything I say will doubtless be subject to further change. At present, however, I would favor a system that would have the following general features: (a) An independent commission analogous to the Interstate Commerce Commission, which shall take over the entire personnel of the Bureau of Corporations. I regard it as extremely important that the Bureau of Corporations be made the nucleus of such a commission. It is the only unit in the service that has the necessary training, traditions and personnel. (b) That all industrial corporations engaged in interstate commerce, having, with their subsidiaries over a certain amount of gross annual receipts, say $5,000,000, should be subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. We roughly calculate here that this amount would mean somewhere between two hundred and five hundred corporations. (c) These corporations should be required to make certain statements as to organization and conditions to the commission and at once receive United States registration. (d) That the right to use the designation "United States Registered", or any proper abbreviation thereof, should be exclusive in such corporations. (e) That the commission should have power at any time to revoke such registration either for certain forms of unfair competition to be specified in the statute, for gross overcapitalization, or for violation of an operative decree under the Sherman law (You will note that I say operative decree,) that is, the commission is not itself to find the violation of the Sherman law but simply to find a violation of any decree which shall have been rendered by the court. -7- (f) That the commission shall make from time to time published reports as to any corporations under its jurisdiction and shall have complete power to examine books and records, and call for statements at any time. (g) That it shall have power to act as Master in Chancery in aid of a court which is considering the disintegration of a corporation under the Sherman law in the manner I have pointed out already. (h) I would also, if possible, give the commission a rather general power of distinguishing between those cases where combination is necessary and proper for industrial efficiency, and those other cases where combination has gone beyond this proper work and has been brought about mainly for the purpose of monopoly. In other words, I would give the commission the power finding, as an economic fact, the broad proposition of reasonable or unreasonable combination. I take it that such a finding would have its force largely in public opinion and should be acted upon by the Attorney General as he sees fit. I think we have got to a point where we have, of course, got to recognize that combination in a certain degree is necessary; that, as you have always held, there are substantially good and bad combinations; that we have got to recognize that competition as a regulator fails in many cases; that we ought to have some expert permanent body that can take this question up simply as an economic public question and segregate the various classes of economic conditions involved. I do not know whether this is practicable but I would try to do it if I could. (i) That the commission shall also have power to make regulations to carry out the act; to prescribe forms of accounting and statements-8- to be made thereunder. (j) Transfer the entire Bureau of Corporations to such a commission. (k) Give to smaller corporations, to wit, those having say over a million dollars gross annual receipts and less than five millions, the permissive right also to secure a similar registration on similar conditions if they desire to do so, and to hold the same on similar terms. You will thus observe that my system does not call for any high degree of regulation. I do not give the commission the power to debar any corporation from interstate commerce. The two compelling forces are, first and most important, publicity, and, second, the revocation of registration. Such revocation would not carry with it any legal penalties but to my mind would carry a very severe business penalty. It will readily be seen that a large corporation once registered would be willing to reform a good many abuses rather than have its registration revoked and the public advised of that fact. As Judge Gary said to me once, "I don't care what your system of publicity is, Mr. Smith, our corporation has got to come under it." You will see therefore that I am inclined to go rather gingerly at first. Publicity and revocation of registration can do no serious harm. By the time we have operated the system for a while we will know a lot more about the subject than we do now. I think it will correct a number of very important evils and, most important of all, it will bring about substantial, permanent relationship between large industrial corporations and the Federal Government that will result in mutual understanding, reformation of abuses through co-operation, acquisition of knowledge on both sides, public education, and-9- the creation of a body of tradition and semi-judicial decisions that can be made the basis later for positive legislation, if desired.* I hope I have not made this thing too long. I could not very well give my ideas on a bill that deals with this subject without going into it rather carefully. With best wishes and regards, I am, Very sincerely yours, Herbert Knox Smith Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. *In other words, I want to build a system, much as the English do, mainly on flexible tradition and administrative precedents, rather than on detailed elaborate statute provisions.Judge. W. H. Hotchkins Luther Mott [John Dwight] [Hadley] Fassett Frank Hendricks (Wicker of Buffalo) NewberryCopy of letter from Herbert Knox Smith. Confidential. February 17, 1912. b Dear Colonel:- Your letter of the 9th instant was received, enclosing H. R. 19640, introduced by Mr. Martin, for the regulation of corporation, and asking my rough views on it. I will first run through the bill and take up a number of specific points and the try to state broadly my views on the general principles. (1) Section 1, line 5, makes the jurisdictional fact "an actual or nominal capital of one million dollars or more." This seems to me in the first place, too low. Personally I think a system that simply brought about two hundred to five hundred of the largest corporation in would be at least ample to start with in fact would be all that such a commission would want to handle at first. A very rough estimate that we made here some time ago indicates that the total capitalization of active industrial corporations in the country is about equally divided between those with a capital above a million and those with a capital below a million dollars. If this estimate is anywhere near correct, it would throw an enormous amount of work on the commission. Personally, I do not think it would be well to start out with any system that would take in corporations other than those is which there is a distinct public interest, and furthermore, the taking in of a lot fo unimportant corporations would raise a large body of unnecessary opposition to the system. Secondly, I do not regard capital stock as a very good basis. It can be made arbitrary in amount and I would prefer myself annual gross receipts. (2) The section as drawn would bring in not only industrial concerns but banks, trust companies, insurance companies and savings banks. I doubt if this was untended and I do not thin would be wise. (3) Section 2 places the proposed commission in this Department. It is-2- my opinion that the public would not be satisfied with anything less than a commission as independent as the Interstate Commerce Commission. The connection made by the bill between the Department and the Commission is very slight, in fact it is all contained in the phrase "in the Department of Commerce and Labor," but still I think public opinion would decidedly prefer to have the commission Independent. Public opinion in this respect is important, because the success of the commission would depend largely on its prestige and standing with the public. (4) Section 10, paragraph 4 (page 4) gives the commission power "to regulate corporation" in the manner set forth in the bill. But the regulation provided in the bill seems to me in some respects defective and in other respects objectionable. It is defective in that it does not, in the first place, provide very definitely for any thorough publicity, which to my mind would be the most important function of such a commission. It does not provide for the suppression of unfair competition. It is objectionable, on the other hand, to my mind, because there is upon the commission the main burden of enforcing the Sherman antitrust law, without giving the commission any substantial discretion in the matter. I will discuss my views on this point more broadly later. (5) One of my chief objections is to Sec. 3. This section, which is one of the most important in the bill, provides, as a condition precedent to license, any corporation subject to the bill shall prove to the commission, first that it is not overcapitalized, second that it is not as unlawful trust and does not intend to be, third, that it is not monopolizing and does not intend to monopolize, commerce. My criticism here is rather fundamental and my views, of course, are entirely open to revision. I do feel, however, that there are objections, both in theory and in practice, to such a method. In theory I doubt if it is safe for the Government thus to issue a certificate or license which-3- essentially is a clean bill of health and places the Government in the position of affirming that a given corporation is properly organized and managed. I know there is a large body of public opinion which will strongly object to any such official validation. The practical objection is even more conclusive. The bill requires that no corporation of over a million dollars capitalization shall engage in interstate commerce after Jan. 1, 1913, without this license and that the license shall not be given until the specific conditions above outlines have been ascertained. If I am correct in assuming that at least half of the total corporate capitalization of the country would come under this jurisdiction, it is of course an absolute impossibility for a commission by Jan. 1, 1913, or, in fact, within any reasonable period, to examine the status of all the corporations of over a million dollars capitalization with sufficient thoroughness to justify any such finding. It took this Bureau practically two years to study the relation of the assets of the Steel Corporation to its capitalization with sufficient thoroughness to make any satisfactory statement thereon. Andthis is but one of the points which that commission would have to settle. It is true that Sec. 8 provides that in case the commission is not able to investigate the facts by Jan.1, 1913, it may issue a temporary license subject to revocation, but the practical result of course would be that probably ninety-nine per cent. of the capitalization coming under the Jurisdiction would have to operate for at least a year, and a great deal of it for many years, under these temporary licenses, a condition that would be very unsatisfactory and would amount almost to a nullification of Sec. 3. My theory is, on the contrary, that in any such scheme the corporations should come in without any condition precedent except the making of certain statements; that their admission should be practically pro forma, but that their possession of the license should be not upon condition precedent but upon-4- condition subsequent so that the commission could at any time throw out any corporation which did not comply with proper requirements. Thus the Government would not be in the position of having validated any improper conditions, but would simply have a hold on these corporations and that hold would be a pretty string one, because no corporation would want to be thrown out, of course, from such license. Furthermore, under the bill the possession of a license is the one means of engaging in intestate commerce. The refusal or revocation of such a license would therefore be a very serious penalty, affecting property rights everywhere. I am inclined to believe that at least in the early stages of such a system the pure right to engage in interstate commerce should be the subject of an appeal to the courts, giving the commission the right perhaps to find conclusively the facts in a given case. (6) There [must] seems to be a curious overlapping of jurisdiction in Secs. 6 and 7. Section 6 provides that if the corporation shall violate the antitrust law the Attorney General must bring an action to forfeit the license, while Section 7 provides that the commission itself, if it finds that the corporation has violated the law, may suspend the license, but inasmuch as no term is places on the suspension it might amount to practically the same thing as forfeiture. Thus we would have two authorities enforcing the Sherman law as to these corporations,— the Attorney General through the courts and the commission through its own orders. (7) One feature (page 5, lines 20 to [22] 25; page 6 lines 1 to 5) does seem to be good, namely, giving to the courts the right to refer to the commission (if I understand this thing correctly) certain questions in connection with the dissolution of corporations under the Sherman law. I take it the commission would act as a sort of a Master in Chancery and would investigate the essential economic and financial conditions and report to the court, probably with some definite plans for disintegration. This, I think, would be a very proper-5- function. In part this Bureau did exactly that sort of work for the Attorney General in connection with the dissolution of the American Tobacco Company, through I want to safeguard myself here by saying to you that we were not asked to give any opinion on that plan of disintegration as a whole or on anything expect a comparatively fragmentary part of it. (8) Thus you will see that I do not thin very highly of that bill. My ideas on the subject I find are changing almost daily and anything I say will doubtless be subject to future change. At present, however, I would favor a system that would have the following general features: (a) An independent commission analogous to the Interstate Commerce Commission, which shall take over the entire personnel of the Bureau of Corporations. I regard it as extremely important that the Bureau of Corporations be made the nucleus of such a commission. It is the only unit in the service that has the necessary training, tradition and personnel. (b) That all industrial corporations engaged in interstate commerce, having, with their subsidiaries, ever a certain amount of gross annual receipts, say $5,000,000, should be subject to the Jurisdiction of the commission. We roughly calculate here that this amount would mean somewhere between two hundred and five hundred corporations. (C) These corporations should be required to make certain statements as to organization and conditions to the commission and at once receive " United State registration." (d) That the right to use the designation "United States Registered", or any proper abbreviation thereof, should be exclusive in such corporations. (e) That the commission should have power at any time to revoke such registration either for certain forms of unfair competition to be specified in the statute, for gross overcapitalization, or for violation of an operative decree under the Sherman law (You will note that I say operative decree) that is, the-6- commission is not itself to find the violation of the Sherman law but simply to find a violation of any decree which shall have been rendered by the court. (f) That the commission shall make from time to time published reports as to any corporation under its jurisdiction and shall have complete power to examine books and records, and call for statements at any time. (g) That it shall have power to act as Master in Chancery in aid of a court which is considering the disintegration of a corporation under the Sherman law in the manner I have pointed out already. (h) I would also. if possible, give the commission a rather general power of distinguished between those cases where combination is necessary and power for industrial efficiency, and those other cases where combination has gone beyond this proper work and has been brought about mainly for the purpose of monopoly. In other words, I would give the commission the power of finding, as an economic fact, the broad proposition of reasonable or unreasonable combination. I take it that such a finding would have its force largely in public opinion and should be acted upon by the Attorney General as he sees fit. I think we have got to a point where we have, of course, got to recognize that combination in a certain degree is necessary; that, as you have always held, these are substantially good and bad combinations; that we have got to recognize that competition as a regular fails in many cases; that we ought to have some expert permanent body that can take this question up simply as an economic public question and segregate the various classes of economic conditions involved. I do not know whether this is a practicable but I would try to do it if I could. (i) That the commission shall also have power to make regulations to carry out the act; to prescribe forms of accounting and statements to be made thereunder. (j) Transfer the entire Bureau if Corporation to such a commission. (K) Give to smaller corporations, to wit, those having say over a million dollars gross annual receipts and less that five millions, the permissive-7- right also to secure a similar registration on similar conditions if they desire to do so, and to hold the same on similar terms. You will thus observe that my system does not call for any high degree of regulation. I do not give the commission the power to debar any corporation from interstate commerce. The two compelling forces are, first and most important, publicity, and, second, the revocation of registration. Such revocation would not carry with it any legal penalties but to my mind would carry a very severe business penalty. It will readily be seen that a large corporation once registered would be willing to reform a good many abuses rather than have its registration revoked and the public advised of that face. As Judge Gary said to me once, "I don't care what your system of publicity is, Mr. Smith, our corporation has got to come under it." You will see therefore, that I am inclined to go rather gingerly at first. Publicity and revocation of registration can do no serious harm. By the time we have operated the system for a while we will know a lot more about the subject than we do now. I think it will correct a number of very important evils and, most important of all, it will bring about a substantial, permanent relationship between large industrial corporations and the Federal Government that will result in mutual understanding, reformation of abuses through co-operation, acquisition of knowledge on both sides, public education, and the creation of a body of tradition and semi-judicial decisions that can be made the basis later for positive legislation, if desired. In other words, I want to build a system, much as the English do, mainly on flexible tradition and administrate precedents, rather than on detailed elaborate statute provisions. I hope I have not made this too long. I could not very well give my ideas on a bill that deals with this subject without going into it rather carefully. With best wishes and regards, I am, Very sincerely yours, (Sgd) Herbert Knox Smith. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth avenue, New York, N. Y.FINE EDITIONS OF ALL THE STANDARD AUTHORS. J. R SMITH & COMPANY PUBLISHERS AND IMPORTERS. 160 FIFTH AVENUE. BOOK PLATES AND ARTISTIC BINDING TELEPHONE-6355 GRAMERCY. New York. Feb. 17th, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, Sect'y. New York City. Dear Sir:- Your communication of Feb.16th received, I am very certain we have used no circular matter, bearing the name of Mr. Roosevelt, since receiving your last communication. However, I will investigate the matter personally and will give instructions that all matter of this kind, be destroyed. I can assure you we have no desire to use the name of any person, who does not wish us to do so. Very truly yours, J. R. Smith J.R.S/EM[*[2-17-12]*] To the Hono Theodore Roosevelt My dear Mr. Roosevelt I am writing to tell you how many enthusiatic and loyal friends you have in Buffalo. It is also true that, during the next four years, many serious problem will arise for our government to solve and the occasion requires a man of courage and brains and decision to lead the nation in the right way. As a physician visiting in the city and going about the surrounding country I have many ways of learning public sentiment and I assure you that the mass of the republicans look upon you as their political [leader] hero and hope that you will lead them in the next campaignmy admiration for your great services to our country. and one long [wish] hope we might again have the good fortune to have your courage & experience again to help solve the terrific problems that now face us I am a member of the Saturn Club of Buffalo and had the honor of meeting when you were governor of the state at a meeting on Washington's birth day. I am with regards most sincerely yours Irving M Snow [*Snow*] 476 Franklin St Buffalo Feb-17-1912 From the extreme & wide spread discontent with the present administration in its indiscision especially with the many mistakes. its very apparent opportunism. I should regard it certain that if Mr Taft is renominated by his following of financiers and federal offices holder he will not be reelected. If I am mistaken & he is our next president it may happen that serious political & social disturbances may arise -- So I am writing to say that if you will consent to be our candidate for the presidency. You will not only please the great mass of the voters of the county but vastly and the country in its progress toward a better civilization I do not [wish] expect any answer to this letter nor am I in need of any political office. but [am] simply [wish] to expresing[*Ans*] M. W. SPEAR DON P. MILLS PAUL S. KNIGHT W. R. GODFREY SPEAR, MILLS, KNIGHT & GODFREY ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 406 AMERICAN TRUST BUILDING TELEPHONE MAIN 1672 CENTRAL 256 Cleveland sixth city Feb. 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York Dear Sir: I take the liberty of sending you a carbon copy of a brief report made about six weeks ago to Mr. Fackler, of the Progressive Republican League, regarding political conditions in Morrow county, my former home. I believe the same conditions prevail largely throughout the rural districts of this State, and, perhaps to a less degree, in the cities also. I believe that Governor Harmon is the most dangerous reactionary in public life and that he is likely to be the Democratic nominee for president; and I also believe that you are the only Republican who can probably lead us to victory. Very truly yours, M. W. SpearFor enc see 1-6-12R. Berkeley, Feb. 17, 1912 Theodore Roosevelt, Esq; Dear Sir: Among the ideas which you have advanced, I think that none has been more popular among thinking people than the one that we should avoid baseless criticism of officials, and get down to hard facts instead.. Honor + support honest + capable representatives and officers. Decry and out the dishonest and incapable. I should like to call your attention to the fact that Pres. Van Hise of Wisconsin has taken up this idea, + surely he is a thinking man. We might carry the same idea into literature. Recently a much advertised book on China has appeared, written by a man who did not know enough about the country to be a very competent witness, and who was certainly not a sympathetic one. I have written a criticism of his book, and herewith enclose it. I suggest that you publish it in the "Outlook" Very respectfully Roger SpragueESTABLISHED IN 1882 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $ 1.25 PER YEAR. SAMPLE COPIES FREE. THE LIVERMORE ECHO Elmer G. Still, Editor and Publisher. ADVERTISING RATES MADE KNOWN AT OFFICE. BEST OF JOB PRINTING AT REASONABLE PRICES Livermore, Calif Feb. 17; '12. 19 Colonel Theo. Roosevelt, New York. Esteemed Sir: To be brief: I trust you will bring out the idea strongly, when you see fit to state your view in regard to a "third term," that three successive terms, or more, tending to perpetuate the same one-man control of the Government for more than two terms, is what is really meant -- and doubtless what Washington also meant -- and hence the logic of the idea does not apply where there is a full term intervening of another Presidential administration. I believe that four years "on the outside looking in" have served to make you more capable than ever to administer the duties of President, helping to avoid any mistakes made in your two terms. Sincerely, Elmer G. Still.For enc see 1-8-12EDWARD C. STOKES, President. HENRY C. KELSEY, Vice President. JOSEPH RICE, Vice President. JOSEPH R. SWEENY, Cashier. HARRY D. LEAVITT, Asst. Cashier. J. CAD. SLACK, Asst. Cashier. Capital, $500,000. Surplus, $600,000. Profits, $350,000. Organized as a State Bank, 1834. Organized as a National Bank, 1865. 1327 The Mechanics National Bank of Trenton. Trenton, N. J., February 17, 1912. [*11.*] My dear Mr. President:- This is just a line to wish you success on the Ohio speech. I trust it will be along sanely advanced lines. I do not believe the country is as radical as it was, and am inclined to think it is yearning for a rest. The reception your business article in the "Outlook" received was an evidence of the Nation's feeling in this matter. Your attitude on the labor question - of being for labor when it is right, and against it when it is wrong - [is] it seems to me to be one of your great sources of strength. With best wishes, I am, Very sincerely yours, E. C. Stokes Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. 11-28-'11-4MESTABLISHED 1867 ATTORNEYS FOR C. & A. R. R. CO. I. C. R. R. CO. C. C. & L. F. STRAWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW Pontiac, Ill. Feb. 17, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: Just a thought on the uppermost subject of the moment. I do not think you could do a more fatal thing than to say you would accept the nomination. One's saying he would accept a nomination would be a bid for it. To my mind, the men who are urging you to say you would accept the nomination, whether they know it or not, are your worst enemies. Here is the one place for you to "stand pat." I am not dictating. I am simply saying what I think. I am for you anyhow, no matter what you may do in such a matter as this. Sincerely yours, C. C. Strawn CCS KC.C. & L.F. Strawn Attorneys At Law Established 1867 Pontiac Ill, Feb. 17. 1912 8 P.M. [*Writing after hours I am without a stenographer-*] Col Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Roosevelt: Some of my reasons for my previous letter of this date are: That never before has anybody been required or expected to announce his candidacy for that office or say that he would accept a nomination. Why in this case? Having once held the office, it would would be beneath the dignity of the office to say it would be accepted if tendered. This for the reason, amongst others, that no citizen has the right to decline the public services when called into it, civil or military, if able to perform the duties of the office, and should he do so, without an excuse that would excuse he would be inditable and convictible in the same sense as he would be if called into the military service, and for the same reasons. The Citizen's first duty is to his country and he cannot there fore decline it when called. Not many of those who say they are for you if you will say you will accept, know this. I find few who do, if any. The presidency should not be put up at auction to the highest bidder. Your truly C.C. StrawnGEORGE BROOKS SWASEY, M. D. 724 CONGRESS STREET. OFFICE HOURS: 1.30 TO 4 P. M. PORTLAND, ME., Feb 17 1912 Hon. Theodore Rossevelt: My Dear Sir. I would like to see you again in the Presidential chair but I am hoping you will not accept the coming nomination and I am sure you can understand this statement. I believe your trust friends and admirers are hoping for this same result: I subscribe myself a humble citizen and one who believes it a great honor that he may address you thus and not give offense. I am Yours most sincerely Geo B Swasey[*2-17-12*] 132 East Nineteenth Street [*5.*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Your note of the 13th sent to Washington has just reached me. Of course I will give you the "chance" to see me! Let it be at your convenience, as to time and place. Do you object to the Colony Club for luncheon? If not week after next - when ourWednesday would suit me. I should really like to talk the woman question with you. I believe were "headed wrong" and that we are not going to get the right road until we consent to consider the nature of things and to give to what I call the Business of Being a woman the dignity of recognition as a great - the great profession. Kansas Daniel Wlliam Allan White, is in town perhaps you would come over one day with him I could ask Anne Morgan and Bessie Marbury and I am sure we would have a lively pow-wow. But if you do not like the suggestion, please tell me frankly. We could change the place and any day of that week - savePlease forgive me, Dear Mr. Roosevelt for canceling out again on the subject and Believe me Faithfully yours Ida M. Tarbell [*Tarbell*] February 17 - 1912W. J. TILGHMAN & CO. BROKERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS IN CANNED GOODS, DRIED FRUIT AND CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS 208 N. WABASH AVENUE CEYLON BUILDING TELEPHONE CENTRAL 5329 CODES[ {UNITED STATES ARMSBY'S CHICAGO: February Seventeenth, Nineteen-twelve. Mr. Frank C. Harper, Secy Colonel Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am in receipt of your favor of the seventh relative to Photograph of Colonel Roosevelt, and I thank you very much for the suggestion you made regarding the Photograph, and I will obtain one in the near future and send to you to have Autographed. Thanking you again for your suggestion, I am Sincerely yours, W. J. Tilghman19 Buckingham St Rochester, NY Feb 17th 1912 Dear Theodore Roosevelt In making your speech in Ohio the coming week I trust you will come out squarely in favor of President Taft. It is his due, and a large majority of the Republicans voters are in favor of his serving another term. In your speech you can make the nomination and the Election sure. The nomination (at this time) of any of the so called Progressives is certain defeat. I have cast my vote for every Republican candidates. from J C Fairmont to Taft. before that a Wh[g]ig. never an office holder. but one of the number that elect Presidents. Very Respectfully A. ToddEDWARD WARNER, PREST RUDOLPH J. WARNER, SEC'Y WARNER JEWELRY CASE CO. INC. MANUFACTURERS OF PATENTED AUTOMATIC JEWELRY CASES PATENTED SILVERWARE CASES FINE PAPER BOXES WINDOW DISPLAYS, RING TRAYS ETC. 642-644-646-648 MICHIGAN STREET THE AUTOMATIC IDEAL DANDY PEERLESS PERFECTION BUFFALO, N.Y. Feb 17th 1912 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir: Only a few lines to tell you how anxious I am about you. Be careful! And consider well what you are doing. I do not think that there is a person who has a higher regard for you and a higher and better opinion of you - and is more enthusiastic - than I. For that reason I would feel deeply grieved if you should be defeated. I would much rather see Mr. Taft defeated and you become president four years hence. I know i can not give you any advice. I fear however that the "Old Guard 'the Standpatters' and a part of the press are so hostile to you that they would like to see you defeated.If the convention will be packed for Mr Taft as it seems to me - I question whether it would be worse for you to express your position or that you would accept it. While I would be happy to see you elected president again, I would feel terribly should you make a mistake. Therefore I beg you again be careful in what you say and what you do. Very Respectfully Edward WarnerSeamen's Christian Association (Incorporated) 399 West Street, New York OFFICERS: MR. GEORGE A. HEARN, President. REV. ALFRED DUANE PELL, Vice-President. MR. H. PRESCOTT BEACH, Second Vice-President. MR. SIMEON B. CHAPIN, Treasurer. MISS EMMA M. BANGS, Secretary. STAFFORD, WRIGHT, Superintendent. A.K. REED, Asst. Superintendent. TEL. CALL, 470 CHELSEA New York, Feb. 17th '12 191 [*A 3*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- Through the courtesy of Mr. J. Stuart Blackton, Commodore of the Atlantic Yacht Club, who has kindly offered the services of the Knickerbocker Field Club, Musical and Dramatic Co., we have arranged for a benefit performance in the form of a musical comedy entitled "On the Wings of Love," for the Seamen's Christian Association, to be given in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria, Tuesday evening, April 30th, 1912. May we ask your kind co-operation in this good cause by being one of our patrons. Patrons asked to subscribe for a box seating eight at forty dollars, or, seating six, twenty-five dollars. I am sure there is no institution more worthy than the Seamen's Christian Association, which is working for the up-lift of our down-trodden seamen, and since its inception has made thousands of good and upright men who would otherwise have led lives of shame. Sincerely trusting that you will help this good work with your support and thanking you in advance for your kindly interest, I remain, Respectfully, Francis A. Deismany. FAW/LO N.B. -- Please draw check to the order of the Seamen's Christian Association.ALBERT L. HARRIS, CHAIRMAN CHARLES B. LYDDANE, 1ST VICE-CHAIRMAN A. WADE WELLS, 2ND VICE-CHAIRMAN IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SIXTEENTH AND COLUMBIA ROAD WASHINGTON D. C. [*D*] THE PINKHAM BIBLE CLASS FOR MEN COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT (ECCLES. 3:2, 4. PROV. 17:22) February 17, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: May we ask that you favor us with a lecture to the members of our class, at our next business and social meeting to be held at 8:00 P. M. March 5, 1912. You to choose the Subject. We are organized for the purpose of interesting men in the study of the Bible, irrespective of church denomination. Your presence if only for a few minutes would be highly appreciated. We wish to secure a large number of men in this City who are not now attending any Bible Class. And may we ask you to give us an autograph Photo' of yourself for our Class Room. Thanking you in advance, with best wishes, we are, Most respectfully, Committee on Entertainment By A. W. Wells Address. A. Wade Wells, 1515 Vermont Ave., Washington, D. C.J. C. WESTENBERG, SUPT. Whosoever-Will Rescue Mission "Barbary Coast" 475 PACIFIC STREET SAN FRANCISCO DOUGLAS 3285 WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC EXPOSE International Rescue Mission Parliament For the Purpose of Holding Continuous Services During the Entire Exposition Period California Purity Federation For the Promotion of State Purity. "California and Purity Before 1915" A Clean State for Our Welcome Guests From All Over the World DOUGLAS 481 The Panama-Pacific International Exposition City Must Be a Clean City San Francisco, Feb. 17, 1912 [*A 30.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Sir:- I have been watching, with great interest, the advancing demand, throughout the Country, for you to accept the nomination for our next President. I feel that there can be but one final outcome. The Country is in a state of more or less unrest. Capital, as a general thing, would suppress labor. On the other hand, labor would make unreasonable demands. Each going to their extreme. We need your strong hand of justice to hold down tyranny, and to lift up the working man to a high level of true American citizenship, and at the same time, keep him within the bounds of reason, and yet contented. The unsatisfied, turbulent condition between the two extremes, produces socialism and anarchism. One of the old parties must step in to the breach and fill up the gap, or a new party will be forced to spring up, according to all past history of politics in our Country. The Party to do this must be the Republican Party. I am in a war, a crusade in the State of California, against the White Slave Traffic, raising a campaign against red light and segregated districts, throughout the entire State. In giving my stereopticon expose of the White Slave Traffic, I also show up some of the interesting things, beauties and advantages of our great State. There is a strong effort in California for President Taft, but it is surface. I am no politician, want no political favors, have no political ambitions, except to see a Government of Righteousness. I want your picture. One of the very best you have. I want to have a high grade slide made of your picture, to throw upon the screen, as our next President. While you know nothing of me, and little of anything about our work, yet, I think you will regard the attached endorsements, and especially the letter from Dr. David Starr Jordan, as sufficient evidence of the virtue of our work. I want to use your picture in my campaign for Purity. If you consent to send me your picture, I would be delighted to have you write me a letter, giving some expressionJ. C. WESTENBERG, SUPT. Whosoever-Will Rescue Mission "Barbary Coast" 475 PACIFIC STREET SAN FRANCISCO DOUGLAS 3285 WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC EXPOSE International Rescue Mission Parliament For the Purpose of Holding Continuous Services During the Entire Exposition Period California Purity Federation For the Promotion of State Purity "California and Purity Before 1915" A Clean State for Our Welcome Guests From All Over the World DOUGLAS 481 The Panama-Pacific International Exposition City Must Be a Clean City San Francisco, -2- in regard to the White Slave Traffic, its abolishment etc. After making this thorough campaign in this State, organizing a crusade that will clean-up California, I contemplate a national crusade and hope to have the honor of calling upon you at the White House, next year. Praying God's blessing to rest upon you and yours, I am Yours for God and humanity, The Whosoever-Will Rescue Mission J. C. Westenberg SUPT. 475 Pacific Street San Francisco, Cal. Dict. J. C. W. J. A. L. Encs.[2-17-12] Mr. Theo. Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- The country is in need of you again as chief executive and only awaits you. I have been a Progressive Republican since the beginning of Senator Cummins' political career and while I would very much like to see him President and while I am for him so long as he has chance for the nomination, it does seem however that there is an urgent demand among Progressives of all classes for you to come forward at this time above all others. The feeling is general that you can more effectively than any other command the vote of all Progressives the entire country over. Won't you give us a shot my dear Colonel? Once the nomination and things will be all our own way thereafter. We were for you when you desired the Presidency and now the people want you and while I have no doubt that you do not especially care for the additional honors don't yo think it quite proper to accede to the demands of your good friends? Sure you do. Get in the game Colonel. Cordially and sincerely yours, W. S. Whedon Des Moines, Iowa, February Seventeenth Nineteen Hundred Twelve Mr. Winfield S. Whedon, Box 69[?]ESIDENT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY THOMAS R. SHIPP. WASHINGTON, D. C. NATIONAL CONSERVATION CONGRESS Office of the President 1111 Long Building Kansas City, Missouri TREASURER D. QUSTIN LATCHAW. KANSAS CITY. MO. RECORDING SECRETARY JAMES C. GIPE, CLARKS, LA. February 17, 1912 My Dear Colonel I am sailing from New York Wednesday Feby 21st on the Steamer Adriatic for a two months trip to Italy. But I want to just say, that while we know you are not a candidate, yet the Country is for you. I don't see how you are going to avoid the nomination. Missouri and the Entire West, are growing more solid for you every day, And we are all glad, and happy. Yours Very Truly, J.B.White Theodore Roosevelt New YorkDallas Tex Feb 17th 12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. Dear Sir,- I am taking the liberty to write you a few lines, which I trust you will take with good grace as it is written sincerely. To be to the point, myself as one of the common people of this great country wants you to be the next President of the U.S. This country needs a man like you to be at the head of this great government you made a success at it for 7 years, and you are still in your prime and can yield that great Big Stick with remarkable effect yet. We will need a man of your calibre duringthe next 4 years, and I for one, even down here in Texas am not afraid of the 3rd term bugaboo but want to put my vote in for Teddy next November. Some of the Big Business and so called Trusts might not want you, but the mass of people from Maine to Calif. and Kalamazoo to the Gulf of Mex, which includes a big part of Big Texas wants you to run and beat 'em to a frazzle again. So please don't stand back in the call of the people, and their earnest desire for a man that can fill every inch what is required of him. So here's to Teddy the next President Sincerely Your Friend J A. Wilkinson 2515 Hickory Dallas Tex[*Ans. W.S.K.*] Malakoff, Tex. Feb, 17, 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, Dear Sir:- I'm Republican county chairman of Henderson County Texas, all my delegation want you for the Republican nominee for President. If I can promote your campaign here in any way for the nomination, if its agreeable with you, I will cheerfuly do so at your request or your manager. Yours Truly, S. L. WilliamsSTATE OF KENTUCKY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FRANKFORT AUGUSTUS E. WILLSON, GOVERNOR Feby 17th 1912. My Dear Col Roosevelt. I thank you for your letter of 14th. May I add one more to your flood of letters. Gov Fort wrote me - and today a Club of young men for Roosevelt asked me to speak to them. Gov. Bradley, from Senate, writes me insistent letters to come out in a ringing interview for Taft. The office-holders are repeating Harrison's folly and the work of 1908. in Ky. Cowles, Barnett, Edwards and Siler are figuring us Roosevelt Champions, Bradley and the Collectors and Postmasters for Taft. The usual griefs and harms of a family fight are in evidence and getting worse. I am no porch climber nor fence warmer. I try to be, just plain republican, fearing great harm to our Country from Democratic Success and feeling that if we divide our Party into two great Camps between you and the President, whom you put in as your successor, the bitterness will result beyond doubt in one losing [the nomination and election] the election. I care more for the Country than for both. I see clearly that they must come into accord or all must be lost - no one can intervene in regard to the cause of the intimacy-ending, but every one can recall Abraham Lincolns, earnest appeal "though passion may have strained it must not2) break the bonds of affection The Republican Party sponsor for the President must endorse the Administration on late. He who put the President in must endorse him or stand convicted of a stupendous mistake and use of all his power to put it over. These partisans carry their one sided reports, to both. Both have been given the greatest honor, Both were closest friends. Both owe the country more than they can express. Both must love the country more than all their own. Each has enough supporters to defeat the other in the election, ready and beginning to fight to hurt, - and to the death - to repeat the New York story and, with a different centre point, in Ohio. One determinedly wishes to be nominated. The other could only consent as a duty. Both must join forces or one will lose the nomination and the other the election and harm his country which has dealt so generously. May we not hope that after a moment of good will each can know the truth - that if there is the overwhelming popular demand the President will then realize it, and if there is not, the Colonel could not yield to it. Then they can rise above personal feelings, for the welfare of the country, as infinitely more important than the fate of either or both and end the rising tide of bitterness. I am quite well aware of the usual lot of the man who Climbs on to the Altar instead of the fence, but I can't help it. Yours faithfully Augustus E. WillsonBert Woods [?], Ohio February 17, 1912, Ken. Gel Roosevelt, Outlook Office, New York, Dear Sir:- Will you please send me by return mail, special delivery, a copy of your Columbus, Ohio address to be released Wednesday noon, and to be utilized in the afternoon papers in Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis and Ohio points. Please send the copy addressed Bert Woods, Box 285, Telede, Ohio. As your close friend J C Benner of this city will inform you, I am doing all in my power through the newspapers I represent in this section to further your interests, and would greatly appreciate the favor of an advance copy of your Columbus address. If for any reason your speaking item of 11 am has been changed until late in the afternoon, please make notations on copy and of course will not release speech until that night for morning papers. As you will note by the enclosed editorial which appeared in all the Scripps - MacRae League of papers in this state, your speech is awaited with great interest. even if you have given the press association advance copies of your speech, I wish you could send me one as it is in my territory and the fact that I schedule it that day re- leases my end of the situation. Thank you in advance fro this courtesy, I remain Yours truly, [*Bert Wood*] New York Sun service CorrespondentGEO. ZITZMAN SANITARY PLUMBING 7 PROSPECT STREET 19TH WARD BELL PHONE 626-HILL PITTSBURGH, PA. February 17, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Outlook Publishung Co., New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: I had never taken an active working interest in party politics, but had always been an active Independent Republican until one year ago when I lost all hope of reforming the Republican party or any other party, and have cast my lot with the Socialist party, for these reasons ---- 1st. - Because the Socialist party stands for the Initiative, Referendum and Recall, in fact a nomine on the Socialist ticket must hand his signed resignation to his party leaders, (leaving the date blank) before he is elected so they even have the Recall beat a mile. 2nd. I believe the American people are intelligent enough to know what they want and therefore the majority should rule. When the Socialists get control of our government the majority will rule. 3rd. When the Socialists gain control, there will be a complete seperation of church and state (and this is one of the things I believe is needed more in our country than any other one thing) and there will not be a (Papal Delegate) gum-shoeing around out capitol city lobbing for, and using the fear of the Catholic vote on our representatives to compell their support to different measures, which are for the building up of the temporial power of a foreign Potentate of a small Italian Kingdom, who aims to eventually control or loved country for his own use and powers. They will also restrict the flow of ignorant foreigners into our country and make a voting qualification so that a voter will have to be able to read and write ourGEO. ZITZMAN SANITARY PLUMBING 7 PROSPECT STREET 19TH WARD BELL PHONE 626-HILL (2) PITTSBURGH, PA. 191 Language and live long enough in our country to learn something about our institutions before he can walk into a voting booth and destroy the effect of a ballot that has been cast by a Citizen who after careful consideration casts his vote for what he considers the best interests of his country, there are a whole lot of other good reasons Why I have cast my lot with the Socialists, and I am firm in my belief that the president who is elected next Nov. will be the last man who will be elected by either the Republican or Democrat party, and as I believe you was the best president this country ever had, because I believe you was always looking out for the best interests of all our citizens, regardless of whether they were rich or poor. And because I believe you still are a friend of all of our people and would use your whole influence for the benifit of all thepeople and because I believe you are the only man in public life to-day (whom the people trust) that can handle the affairs of our country as a President should handle them. For these reasons I am hoping you will not refuse to be a canidate for election to the Presidency of our Country for a second term. (There are thousands like me who know you only served one full term and a part of McKinleys unexpired term) I would not vote for you or any other man for three terms under any circumstances but you have only been elected for one term and we need you for another term and need you badly. So I plead with you to do your duty toward our country by letting us elect you for another four years. I voted for Taft because you wanted him elected and I believed he would follow your policies to a finish, but what a mistake I made and now we find he is too small for the job, if you are a canidate for the office of President I will forget I am a Socialist long enough to vote for you, and you are the only man I know for whom I would do this. As your desire to do what is best for allGEO. ZITZMAN SANITARY PLUMBING 7 PROSPECT STREET 19TH WARD BELL PHONE 626-HILL (3) PITTSBURGH, PA. 191 our people brings you very near to wanting what all good citizens want. Dont be afraid of the Catholic vote as there is now going on the organization of a protestant party all over our loved land which will break down the attempt of the Pope to gain temporal power. Hoping you will see your duty toward our country as I see it and hoping I will have the pleasure of working and voting for you who will be the last Republican President of our country. I remain yours very respectfully,. Geo. Zitzman[*[2-17-12]*] Taft and the Progressives. President Taft's recent New York address was apparently intended to sound the key-note of his campaign, and to be a general statement of his political, economic and social doctrines. We have no desire to minimize the achievements of his administration. What he has omitted to do by reason of the sinister and unpatriotic influences that he has permitted to surround him, we certainly have the right to criticize. His real political nature and ideas of statesmanship are now understood. We concede his honesty and sincerity but assert that he is opposed in fact to "government by the people" revered so much by Lincoln whose birthday was the occasion of his address. With the sacrifice of some dignity and with the display of considerable temper he styled the progressives as extremists, deemed them misinformed, impulsive and destructive and stigmatized them as "emotionalists and neurotics." If the progressives were as excitable as the poor fishwoman whom Daniel O'Connell called a "parallelopipedon," they might retort in as virulent and abusive language as that historic female is said to have done. But, progressives merely smile and wonder at the President's incomprehensible mistake. His ill-advised efforts will estrange many liberal supporters, whose assistance is quite essential to his re-election, to say nothing of his renomination. Progressives would not "pull down the temple of freedom and representative government," as insinuated by the President. They would rather strive to strengthen that tottering edifice, and aid in perfecting representative government. -1-Contrary to his assertion they have a "definitely formulated" plan of action, and claim to be constructive and conservative in the true sense. The stand-patters are the real extremists and anarchists, and they are inviting national disaster. They seek to arrogate to themselves all political power, just as they and their patrons have nearly acquired all commercial power. Such men, and not progressives, have little regard for "exact constitutional and statutory results," deplored by the President. He fears a possible parallel of the French Revolution, quite oblivious to the causes of that terrible upheaval. He forgets that the stand-pat Bourbons so taxed and exploited the people of France as to drive them to starvation and despair. He should be reminded that it was the stand-pat George the Third, who by iniquitous taxation and the tyrannical restriction of trade caused our own revolution. Neither of these revolutions was caused by granting too many rights and privileges, but by witholding and appropriating rights and privileges. People do not rebel against themselves but against those who have usurped their government and have attempted to perform its functions for their own aggrandisement. To set ourselves up as judges superior to the sovereign people is but a modern assumption of the divine right to rule, a doctrine long since consigned to the political junk-heap. The progressives in spite of the President's opinion have the highest respect for property rights as well as for personal rights. They deny the right of those who possess extraordinary commercial or any other ability to govern them without their consent, and this includes -2-mental as well as physical ability or force. Consequently they believe that the average or indeed, the well-to-do citizen, though he may be weaker as an individual in commercial or other ability than his would be rulers, can protect himself and secure a fair opportunity in the pursuit of happiness only by combining with his fellow-countrymen in a movement such as is now being formed by the progressives in city, state and nation. The fittest among our citizens to rule ought not to be selected according to the standards which obtain among the lower animals, but only those who posses also superior mental and moral natures joined with the most humane conceptions of justice, should be chosen. All others should be restrained by the united efforts, because individual efforts are futile, of those who place the public welfare above that of any special privilege or power. Real leaders are needed, and not political or commercial bosses, or their agents. To secure this result is the aim of the progressives, and they yield to none in their loyalty to the country, and in their respect for the rights of property and those of ligitimate commerce and business. They are opposed to stand-pattism, moss-grown conservatism, monopoly and the rule of special privilege. They cannot be put upon the defensive by even the President of the United States. They are agressive. They have a "formulated" plan, and will be heard. - 3 - [*[William N. Osgood]*]Enc in Osgood 2-17-1262D CONGRESS, 2D Session. H. R. 18160. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. JANUARY 17, 1912. Mr. LEVER introduced the following bill: which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and ordered to be printed. A BILL To establish agricultural extension departments in connection with agricultural colleges in the several States receiving the benefits of an Act of Congress approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of Acts supplementary thereto. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 That in order to aid in diffusing among the people of the 4 United States useful and practical information on subjects 5 relating to agriculture and home economics there shall be 6 established, under the direction of the college or colleges in 7 each State now receiving, or which may hereafter receive, 8 the benefits of the Act of Congress of July second, eighteen 9 hundred and sixty-two, entitled "An Act donating public 2 1 lands to the several States and Territories which may provide 2 colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic 3 arts," and of Acts supplementary thereto, a department to 4 be known and designated as an agricultural extension department 5 or division. 6 SEC. 2. That it shall be the object and duty of said agricultural 7 extension departments or divisions to give instruction 8 and demonstrations in agriculture and home economics 9 to persons not resident in said colleges in the several communities, 10 as may be provided by the States accepting the 11 provisions of this Act, and to convey and impart to such 12 persons information on said subjects through field demonstrations, 13 publications, and otherwise. 14 SEC. 3. That all printed matter for the furtherance of 15 agricultural extension work, as provided in this Act, issued 16 from the agricultural colleges receiving the benefits of this 17 Act shall be transmitted in the mails of the United States 18 and dependencies free of charge for postage, under such 19 regulations as the Postmaster General may from time to time 20 prescribe. 21 SEC. 4. That for the purpose of paying the necessary 22 expenses of maintaining said agricultural extension departments 23 or divisions, and printing and distributing information 24 on agriculture and home economics, as hereinbefore 25 prescribed, the sum of six thousand dollars shall be, and 3 1 hereby is, annually appropriated out of any money in the 2 Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be paid, as hereinafter 3 provided, to each State which shall by action of its 4 legislature assent to the provisions of this Act: Provided, 5 That payment of such installments of the appropriation hereinbefore 6 made a shall become due to any State before the 7 adjournment of the regular session of the legislature meeting 8 next after the passage of this Act shall be made upon the 9 assent of the governor thereof, duly certified to the Secretary 10 of the Treasury: Provided further, That the additional sum 11 of three hundred thousand dollars shall be appropriated 12 for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred 13 and fourteen, to be paid as hereinafter provided, and an 14 annual increase of the amount of such appropriation thereafter 15 for nine years by additional sum of three hundred 16 thousand dollars over the preceding year, and the annual 17 additional sum to be paid thereafter to the States shall be 18 three million dollars, to be used only for the purposes hereinbefore 19 stated; these additional sums to be allotted annually 20 to each State in the proportion which its rural population 21 bears to the total rural population of all the States, as determined 22 by the next preceding Federal census: And provided 23 further, That no State shall be entitled to any part of 24 its allotment of these additional sums until it legislature 25 shall have provided for the establishment of an agricultural4 1 extension department or division in its college or colleges 2 receiving the benefits of this Act, and the additional amount 3 to be paid in any to any State under this Act shall be 4 a sum not exceeding the sum appropriated for that year by 5 the legislature of such State for the maintenance of said 6 agricultural extension department or division. 7 SEC. 5. That whenever it shall appear to the Secretary 8 of the Treasury, from the annual statement of receipts and 9 expenditures of any of said agricultural extension departments 10 or divisions, that a portion of the preceding annual 11 appropriation remains unexpended, such amount shall be 12 deducted from the next succeeding annual appropriation for 13 such agricultural extension department or division, in order 14 that the amount of money appropriated for any agricultural 15 extension department or division shall not exceed the amount 16 actually and necessarily required for its maintenance and 17 support. 18 SEC. 6. That the sums hereby appropriated to the States 19 for extension work shall be annually paid in equal quarterly 20 payments on the first day of January, April, July, and 21 October of each year by the Secretary of the Treasury, 22 upon the warrant of the Secretary of Agriculture, out of 23 the Treasury of the United States, to the treasurer or other 24 officer duly appointed by the governing boards of said 25 colleges to receive the same; and such officer shall be 5 1 required to report to the Secretary of Agriculture, on or 2 before the first day of September of each year, a detailed 3 statement of the amount so received during the previous 4 fiscal year, and of its disbursement, on forms prescribed by 5 the Secretary of Agriculture. 6 SEC. 7. That if any portion of the moneys received by 7 the designated officer of any State for the support and maintenance 8 of agricultural extension departments or divisions, 9 as provided in this Act, shall by any action or contingency 10 be diminished or lost, or be misapplied, it shall be replaced 11 by said State to which it belongs, and until so replaced no 12 subsequent appropriation shall be apportioned or paid to 13 said State, and no portion of said moneys shall be applied, 14 directly or indirectly, to the purchase, erection, preservation, 15 or repair of any building or buildings, or to the purchase or 16 rental of land, and not more than five per centum of each 17 annual appropriation shall be applied to the printing and 18 distribution of publications. It shall be the duty of each of 19 said colleges annually, on or before the first day of January, 20 to make to the governor of the State in which it is located 21 a full and detailed report of its operations in the direction 22 of extension work as defined in this Act, including a detailed 23 statement of receipts and expenditures from all sources 24 for this purpose, a copy of which report shall be sent to the 25 Secretary of Agriculture and to the Secretary of the Treasury 26 of the United States.6 1 Sec. 8. That on or before the first day of July in each 2 year after the passage of this Act the Secretary of Agriculture 3 shall ascertain and certify to the Secretary of the Treasury 4 as to each State whether it is entitled to receive its share 5 of the annual appropriation for agricultural extension departments 6 or divisions under this Act, and the amount which 7 thereupon each is entitled, respectively, to receive. If the 8 Secretary of Agriculture shall withhold a certificate from 9 any State of its appropriation, the facts and reasons therefor 10 shall be reported to the President, and the amount involved 11 shall be kept separate in the Treasury until the close of the 12 next Congress, in order that the State may, if it should so 13 desire, appeal to Congress from the determination of the 14 Secretary of Agriculture. If the next Congress shall not 15 direct such sum to be paid, it shall be covered into the Treasury. 16 And the Secretary of Agriculture is hereby charged 17 with the proper administration of this law. 18 SEC. 9. That the Secretary of Agriculture shall make 19 an annual report to Congress of the receipts and expenditures 20 and work of the agricultural extension departments or 21 divisions in all of the States receiving the benefits of this 22 Act, and also whether the appropriation of any State has 23 been withheld; and if so, the reason therefor. 24 SEC. 10. That Congress may at any time annul, suspend, 25 or repeal any or all of the provisions of this Act.62D CONGRESS, H. R. 18160. 2D SESSION. A BILL To establish agricultural extension departments in connection with agricultural colleges in the several States receiving the benefits of an Act of Congress approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of Acts supplementary thereto. By Mr. LEVER. JANUARY 17, 1912. - Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and ordered to be printed. [Enc. in Buchanan 2-19-12]Enc in English 3-17-12The Roosevelt Game. Col. Roosevelt has many unselfish admirers in Pittsburg and Allegheny county. Some of these necessarily must be men of unassailable political integrity. It is a source of wonder, therefore, to THE GAZETTE TIMES that such as these do not make it their duty to inform the colonel as to the misuse that is being made of his good name and untarnished fame by self-constituted leaders of the so called ROOSEVELT movement. Old shopworn political hacks, years ago repudiated by an outraged public, have associated themselves with the crumbling powers of a corrupt city administration, at this very time protecting the forces of civic unrighteousness, in an effort to nominate THEODORE ROOSEVELT for president. Everything that ROOSEVELT is these men are not. They pretend to his principles, and yet in their practices and careers represent the very antithesis of these principles. Famous as a hunter of big game, Col. ROOSEVELT’S real claim to distinction rests upon the relentlessness with which years before he went to Africa he drove just such masquerading creatures out of political life. In politics from the time he was 21, nobody ever knew him wittingly to make common cause with the kind of factional adventurers who are now attempting to ride into power under the shelter of ROOSEVELT’S name. He went through seven years and a half of the presidency with an utter disregard and contempt for the bedraggled school of politics of which these men are the promoters. There is no lack of evidence that people hereabouts are fully acquainted with the malignant designs underlying the organized part of the local ROOSEVELT movement. A month ago ROOSEVELT sentiment was apparent, if not formidable; today there is no less esteem and respect for Col. ROOSEVELT than before, but there is disgust on every hand at the thought that his candidacy, if indeed he is a candidate, should be committed to unclean hands and be exploited for the specific purpose of re-enthroning civic conditions in Pittsburg against which the general sense of decency protests. No matter what the ticket of the Chicago convention may be or what Col. ROOSEVELT’S intentions with respect to the presidency are, it is beyond a doubt a fact that the good repute and unblemished name of our only living ex-President are being dragged in the mire of arrogant, sinister and commercialized local politics to the shame of those most intimately concerned.Enc in Russell 2-20-12 2-17-12MARTIN ASSURES TAFT OF VIRGINIA Situation in This State Subject of Conference at White House. [Special to The Time-Dispatch.] Washington, D. C., February 17. - President Taft today held a conference with National Committeeman Alva H. Martin, of Virginia, and other Republican leaders. Besides this, a visit was paid to the Taft campaign headquarters, where the entire Virginia situation was gone over with Chairman McKinley. It is learned here that the President is not at all satisfied with conditions in the South, Virginia and elsewhere since former President Roosevelt has practically announced himself a candidate, and that Mr. Taft not only wants more assurances from the Southern delegates to the Chicago convention, but wants to know in addition what progress Colonel Roosevelt is making in Dixie. This much was learned from Mr. Martin, when he said: “The visit to the President was for the purpose of going over the whole situation with him. He is desirous of ascertaining the present condition of affairs in Virginia and elsewhere, and of knowing what may be expected in the future. While we have already told him that he will get the Virginia votes at Chicago, he desires to be again assured on that point.Enc in Halbert 2-19-12 2-17-12Answers Betrayal Charge. In reply to Walter L. Houser's statement that Roosevelt betrayed La Follette, Mr. Halbert last night made the following statement: "Colonel Roosevelt never needs a defender. He has always had Grover Cleveland's conception that a public office was a public trust. Mr. Houser only injured Senator La Follette by the statement. He insulted every Roosevelt man who has advocated his candidacy. If any one has betrayed Senator La Follette it has been these individuals, who have believed that Colonel Roosevelt was the one Progressive that could be elected and advocated his nomination and election. Pioneer Press 2/17-12[*Pioneer Press 2/17 - 12*] Answers Betrayal Charge. In replay to Walter. L Houser's statement that Roosevelt betrayed La Follette, Mr. Halbert last night made the following statement: "Colonel Roosevelt never needs a defender. He has always had Grover Cleveland's conception that a public office was a public trust. Mr. Houser only injured Senator La Follette by the statement. He insulted every Roosevelt man who has advocated his candidacy. If any one has betrayed Senator La Follette it has been these individuals, who have believed that Colonel Roosevelt was the one Progressive that could be elected and advocated his nomination and election.Enc in Russell 2-20-12 2-17-12MARTIN ASSURES TAFT OF VIRGINIA Situation in This State Subject of Conference at White House. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Washington, D.C. February 17 - President Taft to-day held a conference with National Committeeman Alvah d. Martin, of Virginia, and other Republican leaders. Besides this, a visit was paid to the Taft campaign headquarters where the entire Virginia situation was gone over with Chairman McKinley. It is learned here that the President is not at all satisfied with conditions in the South, Virginia and elsewhere since former President Roosevelt has practically announced himself a candidate, and that Mr. Taft not only wants more assurances from the Southern delegates to the Chicago convention, but wants to know in addition what progress Colonel Roosevelt is making in Dixie. This much was learned from Mr. Martin when he said: "The visit to the President was for the purpose of going over the whole situation with him. He is desirous of ascertaining the present condition of affairs in Virginia and elsewhere, and of knowing what may be expected in the future. While we have already told him that he will get the Virginia votes at Chicago, he desires to be again assured on that point.New York 48 Charles St February 18th, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Dr Sir As a supporter of yours in all Elections and the Republican party since General Harrison was returned President. Our organization "The Irish American Republican Association" was then inaugurated. As a Single individual of Same, and prominent, I wish to place the following matter before you. The Irish vote, as you are aware, is a very strong factor, largely Democratic in New York, especially thro' the power and influence of Tammany Hall, its leader Croker, Murphy &c &c. with Saloon Keepers, their hanger-on followers &c. The Police Since and before Deverys time also coerced many. I have reason to be good & sure that some Irish democratic vote could be turned in your favour, not here alone, but in every State from Niagara to the Carribean Sea. from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean. by the influence of "The Irish National Party in Ireland. Messrs. Redmond, OConnor. & Co. To gain such an influence. I was inclined to write you last month to go to Ireland met Mr. Winston Churchill, First First Lord of Admiralty & Mr. Redmond & Coto Belfast on 8th of this mo: but on consideration Isaw in the present circumstances that you could not leave here. When you are nominated and Election Coming on. It would (if I am right, be a powerfull factor in your reelection Should you go to Ireland. Meet The Irish National party tc. tc. They would send word here to their friends and thro' Fords & other Irish papers - that you were "The Right Man for the Presidential Chair and would be one of the Greatest Powers with the English Lords & people to give Home Rule. As Mr. W. Churchill (1/2 American, Jerome Park) said, we want to make friends of the United States, we cannot do so. without making friends and fast ones of over one fourth of the population, The Irish. Their descendants friends & supporters. I would be glad to help you out to the best of my ability in Ireland & here, with the National party. Would go to Ireland on such a mission. Your strength of mind & character will fill in between the lines, Iwas born and educated in the Premier County Tipperary, he[a]ld prominent positions & have in both business & Irish Politics as a friend to the people and to the working classes Yours Most Respectfully Simon P. Armstrong[*ack 2-19-12*] [*8.*] 170 West 89th.Street,New York, February 18th.,1912. Dear Colonel: Could you give me a ten minutes interview, some time in the near future?I have an idea that might make possible the construction and operation of American merchant ships,even nder our present navigation laws,at[d]a low nough cost to make it profitable for American capital to be invested.I should like to obtain your judgment on the scheme,and,if you think there is anything in it, an “Open,Sesame” to Mr. Nixon,or some other man capable of developing it. I am to lecture on the Canal at the Hope Club,Providence,R.I.,this Friday,and shall not return to New York before the middle of next week.Hoping that I may have the priv[e]ilege of going on the stump for you next Fall,I remain Sincerely yours, Farnham BishopPOSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT 944 BROADWAY OPP. FLATIRON BLDG. DELIVERY No. a43nym 12 N. P. R. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 18th, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt Care The Outlook, NEW YORK. Please have complete copy of Columbus speech sent me for the Star. Ernest Bross. 745-pOSCAR DINWIDDIE [JEROME DINWIDDIE] DINWIDDIE SUPPLY COMPANY BUILDERS' SUPPLIES, COAL, GRAIN, ETC. DINWIDDIE STATION CHICAGO AND WABASH VALLEY R. R. Lowell, Ind., R. F .D. No. 2, 2-18-1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island My dear Sir I have a large acquaintance in nearly every state of our union, among farmers, planters and Business Men and believe that the great majority of those classes are heartily in sympathy with your policies as known and that a very large majority of them favor your name at the head of the ticket for the next campaign. I am sure no other Northern Republican can win so many votes in the so-called Southern States and the Farmers of the middle West and the Great Northwest are certainly in your favor. I also believe that the great majority of other laboring and producing classes favor you where they are not controlled by the Trusts and Corporations. I certainly hope you will win in the coming campaign Sincerely Yours, Oscar Dinwiddie[*11.*] 54 BEACON STREET BOSTON, MASS. Feb. 18. 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I send you this mail notice of a meeting of the Committee to Visit the Bussey Institution on Wednesday, Feb. 28. at 3 30 p.m. at the Bussey in Forest Hills, adjoining the Arnold Arboretum. This is the date of the slated meeting of the Board of Overseers - & I suggest that if you attend that meeting in the morning, you may be able to visit the Bussey in the afternoon and go over the experimental work in heredity (eugenics) & in economic entomology now well in hand. No doubt you are more pressed for time than anyone just at present, nevertheless, your presence would be very welcome. Friday, March 1st at 3 p.m. is a possible alternative. Will you kindly let your secretary drop me a line in reply and oblige Yours sincerely Carroll Durham Chairman. To Theodore Roosevelt Esq Oyster Bay N. Y.AMERICAN LEGATION COPENHAGEN February 18th, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, - THE OUTLOOK - New York - New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I take the liberty of sending you this extract from a letter received on February 12th, from a staunch admirer of yours in Michigan. I shall not apologize for sending it:- "Everyday seems to increase the President's difficulties as regards public sentiment. He came into office to find an atmosphere of discontent and it still exists. Because he was not able to do the impossible, there is a disposition to criticize and perhaps defeat him altogether. In case this happens, - it will mean Mr. Roosevelt, and the little news we receive rather points to a growing strength in that direction. Of course the movement in his behalf, is in a measure, inspired by his particular friends, and it will be understood that he puts no obstacle in their way. "I wish it had been possible for him at the right moment to support Taft, because if, under existing circumstances, he carries the Convention, will there not be a measure of weakness in it, and-2- will there not be a lukewarm support on the part of President Taft's friends. He could nominate Taft, and I believe his influence might be the turning point at the polls. Four years later, Roosevelt will become President without effort. In other words, would not Taft, with Roosevelt's sincere and active support furnish a stronger appeal to the voters, than Roosevelt as a candidate under the conditions now existing." From Indiana, I have a letter from Mr. Charles Carlisle of the Studebaker Company,enthusiastic for you under all circumstances. From Utah, a very important politician, whose constituents I have helped out of a difficulty while they were here, writes to thank me, and also says:- "We are having some strenuous politics these days. President Taft is undoubtedly growing in strength throughout the country, and I look forward to his nomination with certainty and to his election with confidence. The people of the United States are always a little more or less radical in spots, and sometimes foolish for a little while; but as a whole and in the long run, they are essentially conservative and sensible. Just now a wave of radicalism is sweeping over the country, but there are dedided symptoms of abatement. When they are confronted-3- with the question of turning over the National Administration to a party that has never been very successful in big undertakings and taking it from that party which has been writing the political and industrial history of the United States for the past fifty years - I feel sure that they will determine in favor of the latter party." I am, Yours very sincerely, Maurice Francis Egan.Mound Bayou Miss. Feb. 18 1912. Hon. Midell Mccommic Chicago, ILL. Dear Sir I writ you this letter seeking information as to the possibility of cexpresident Rosvelt being candidate for the nominatioin for president this term if so let me know there is a good centerment in his favor in mississippi for him and if given some attention would doubtless bring a rosvelt delagation to chicago in juneI I judge this from the action of our district commiie that was in session on the 19th. and wold not adop a [resi] resolution pledging theme selves to stand by the present incumbrent for renomination. am shure there is a good field if properly cultivate I can funish you with some information at proper time. our county convention will meet march 23ad our district convention march 27 and our state convention march 28 and what we do must be done be for that date. let me herr from you at once. cencerly yours S. P. Felder [Soya] [*send to Knox*][2-18-12] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Hon. Ex-President and future President of the U.S.A. Oyster Bay, L.I. Your Excellency:- As a personal friend of the late Ex Sherif Edw. T. Tamsen and an old German soldier I have the special honor of belonging to your most ardent admirers and strongest adherents. I therefore beg leave to submit to your save keeping the attached complaint against the I.C.S. to the Gen. P.O. Dpt. Wash. D.C., with the devotest request to forward same to its address by April 15th cr. a. if by that time you have not been informed that those Schools have not succeeded to illiminate the atrocities named therein from their business transactions. Feeling myself persecuted in consequence of my frank and open agitation all singlehanded without any conspiration, acknowledging that their courses are excellent and their Library of Technology the best in the English Language, perhaps in the whole World, I do not know where I will be at the date named but, any communication will always rich me in care of John Gressmann, 205 E. 79 St. N. Y. City, at my brothers address who will know my whereabouts. Knowing that Your Excellency will support procedure I submissively beg your pardon for taking this liberty and wishing you the heartiest success in the coming campagne. I am honored to sign as Your respectfull and most obedient servant Fred Gressmann Fbr.. 18/1912, Res. 122 East End Ave. N. Y. City.The Evans School Mesa, Arizona Feb. 18, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I want to thank you for your kind letter regarding the opportunities offered by the Diplomatic Service. I appreciate the advice you give me, and when it comes to the final decision your opinion will, I am sure, influence me. I am sorry thatyou feel that Diplomacy offers such small chances to the man of moderate means. Thanking you again for your kind letter I am, Very sincerely yours, John [Hearst?]HILL, BARLOW & HOMANS, COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW. ARTHUR DEHON HILL. ROBERT SHAW BARLOW. ROBERT HOMANS. TELEPHONE NO. 6411 MAIN 53 STATE STREET ROOMS 1033-1040. [18.] BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, February 18, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have your note of the 12th inst., and have written Bass, asking him to lunch here on the 28th. I have, also, received your message through Earnest Smith and will go to the conference on Monday morning, the 26th. I have been thinking over the question as to the power of the courts to declare statutes unconstitutional, and its exercise, and send you, herewith, a memorandum which you may find of use. It is rather elementary, and you probably know most of it already, but it will only take you a few minutes to glance over it, and you may be able to use some of the quotations at the end. They are from eminently conservative sources, and, for that reason, may be of some advantage. A radical who echoes Lincoln and Shaw and others I name, cannot be plausibly called a revolutionary. I also send, under separate cover, Thayer's "Life of John Marshall." If you will read Chapter 5, pp. 102-110, you will find the best statement I know of the proper way for courts to deal with constitutional questions, by an authority who cannot be questioned. Chapters 3 and 4 are also worth reading, when you have time, so indeed is the whole book; but Chapter 5 will serve your present purposes. I also send the Harvard Law Review of February 12, containing an article by F. . Burdick: "Is Law the Expression of Class Selfishness?"T. R. - 2 which you may like to glance over. It contains a fairly good defence of the courts. Of course it somewhat overstates, from the writer's point of view, but no more than do the criticisms on the other side, and is a useful antidote. If these things bore you, you don't need , after all, to read them, and it is the penalty of having lawyers among your friends, to receive them. Sincerely yours, Arthur D. HillFor enc see 2-18-125007 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor, N. J. Feb. 18, 1912 My dear Colonel: Just a word, please! - In letter that I sent you yesterday, will you kindly change the word, tariff - fed, to tariff - pampered, and oblige, Very very respectfully, C. M. Jones Most Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay (over) - pampered, for corruption, that is, and - for 'up Salt River'!THE DETROIT NEWS 903 COLORADO BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. GEO. E. MILLER CORRESPONDENT [5.] Feb. 18,1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- The enclosed circular letter is to be mailed from Detroit to all the daily papers of the United States, to the members of the two houses of congress, to all federal judges and to all the governors of states. My people have suggested to me that in view of the extreme importance of the issue covered, I ask you for an expression thereon. I seem to remember that you have discussed this subject, but a search through all of your papers in my possession discloses nothing, so I fear I have not at hand whatever you may have said upon it. Now of course I hesitate to add to your burdens by making the request suggested, yet I know so well that the people of the whole country have so vital an interest in this matter that I have concluded to lay it before you. I have thought that perhaps if you did not care to say something directly to The Detroit News you might like to handle it in some other manner, although of course it is true that whatever you say would receive circulation throughout the country whether appearing to our paper first orTHE DETROIT NEWS 903 COLORADO BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. GEO. E. MILLER CORRESPONDENT -2- presented elsewhere and in some other manner. From my study of your attitude from the time you were governor to the present day I have no doubt of your position in this sort of business, and neither have I any doubt of the good you would do by calling attention to it. So I respectfully hand it to you, willing to abide cheerfully by whatever you may decide to do or not to do. I need not tell you I think how eagerly all of your friends are looking forward to the Columbus address and to your reply to the letter sent you by the Chicago meeting. It will be a most tremendous relief once more to see a leader in the White House. With the utmost confidence in the future, Sincerely yours Geo. E. MillerFor enc see 2-18-12Beltsville, Maryland. Feb 18th 1912 Dear Sir: I am only a little woman but I am deeply interested in your re-election to the presidency, and I feel that I have a right to a choice as I am the daughter of a brave Union soldier who fought to save our Government in the Civil War. He was an Ohio man, but after I married I lived in West Virginia for a number of years, and we still take the paper published there. - The Editor has been taking a canvas among the republicans there as to their choice for the next president, and I am sending this clipping thinking it might interest you. Of course it is only a small indication, but it seems encouraging to me - "A straw will indicate the wind. The wind the coming storm." I cannot vote but I can hope and pray that you may be our next president. Respectfuly. Mrs. Alice L. Morton Beltsville, Maryland. 815 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C., February 18, 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I found your letter on my return from Philadelphia today. Jerry Mathews will be on deck Thursday, at three o'clock. He has some interesting things to tell. Jerry, by the way, would never have put out a statement like Medill's. Have telephoned Dixon, who is still waiting, but has lost none of his enthusiasm. I am sure I'll like your speech - so will the country. In Philadelphia I found an interesting situation. One of the editors of "The Saturday Evening Post" - who is for you - told me that he was surprised to find at the Franklin Inn such a big sentiment for you. On the other hand, Connie Mack, manager of the World's Champions - who is shouting for you - said: "The people sure want Roosevelt." But I beg to repeat - what is needed is to coin enthusiasm into delegates of the realm. Faithfully yours, Henry Beach Needham Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.legitimate business, and therefore if you are nominated I will help your election and I hope you will run. I am fairly well known from Maine to Arizona, and have resided in East Orange N. J for 18 years, and spent a great deal of my time in the West. Business copper and Boston Feby 18th 1912 Col. Theodore Rosevelt Dear Sir I am a stranger to you, but had the pleasure of casting my vote for you as Vice President and President of the United States of America I believe your election as the next President of this country will be beneficial to allnot politics. Located now is Back in 67 Equitable Building and if I can help your election in the event of your nomination Kindly advise me. Truly Yours [Sheriden?] E. OtisFeb. 18th, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt- In view of the great pressure that is likely to be brought upon you to become a candidate for the Presidency in November, and as it is probable that you will hear more from those of your fellow-countrymen who wish you to run than from those who would deeply regret such a step, I am venturing once again to write you, in behalf of many. I am sure, no less sincere friends and well-wishers, and with no selfish or partisan thought, who believe that your new candidacy would be an unfortunate precedent for the future, not to be compensatedby any present gain. Your own opinion of the wisdom of the custom which limits the President to two terms, - at least, two consecutive terms - is known. Undoubtedly, an interval of four years makes a difference in some respects. But, after all, three terms under any circumstances would go for toward weakening the two-term custom and would be made a precedent sooner or later for three consecutive terms, or for more. A three-term limit might be as good as a two. But the two-term custom rests on foundations as old as the nation. Destroy it, and we shall not easily fix new limits. Your example, Mr. Roosevelt, in declining again to become a candidate, would add new strength to a custom which is would be dangerous to destroy in view of the mighty forces which are forever striving for the control of our government. I believe, in any case, that I speak for the entire nation when I say that I earnestly wish you would give your views of the third term. Do you not feel that you could do so with propriety? Yours sincerely, Harold S. Paul 36 Summit Ave. Winthrop, Mass.the goverment officialls since I Left the army I have worked steady for the American GraphOphone - and Harvey Hubbells Electric works of Bridgeport where you can refer as to my Character trusting that you will give this your attention Respectfully yours D F Pendergast 38 Orland st Bridgeport Conn [*6.*] Bridgeport Conn Feb 18/ 1912 Hon Mr. Roosevelt I thought before you would become our next President that I would take the Privelage of writing you a few lines I am not Rased of a very good Education but I am doing the best I can I served 11 years in the U S army and havetwo Excellent discharges and one very good I have applied to the Frankfort arsenel the Brooklin N yard and almost every goverment place in the country for a job but could get no work where i know there are men working that are not citizens of the U S or never intend to be I know you will be our next Presedent and as a soldier yourself I think you are about the Best Friend we ever had and that you will see that they will get as fair Deal I left the army because I was a married man with three Children but I think after 11 years of faithful service I ought to be entitled to a job of some kind I even wrote to the Col of Engineers in Boston Newport and New London for a job as a Labourer but they could not give me any trusting that you will Investigate this and see the reward an old soldier gets from[2-18-12] THE EVENING NEWS ASS'N THE DETROIT NEWS THE SUNDAY NEWS TRIBUNE GEORGE G. BOOTH President Wm E. SCRIPPS Vice Pres. & Geril. Mqr. H.S. SCOTT Treas. & Bus. Manager E.G. PIPP Secy. & Managing Editor DETROIT MICHIGAN To the Editor: This is a letter about "the law's delay" as an asset to corporations, and I think it will interest you. It is a personal letter sent to you and to other editors over the country to get your views as to the extent that "the law's delay" hampers justice, and any suggestions you might be kind enough to make as to possible causes and remedies. Two cases in point led to the writing of the letter. In 1905 the city of Detroit realized that in 1909 and 1910 important street railway franchises would expire in the streets; that the people should again have the right to say on what terms the company should operate its cars in the streets, and the people set about it to determine a definite policy of action. This was agreed on and introduced in the common council as an ordinance, discussed and amended, and passed by the council in March, 1908. It cited definite terms on which the company could operate, and was believed to be in ample time. At midnight, between the time the council voted and the time for official publication of the ordinance, the street railway company, through attorneys representing its bondholders, got out an injunction in the United States court, served it on the official paper and on the city officials to prevent the publication of the ordinance and to stop further acts on the part of the officials that would make the ordinance become law. The year 1909 came, franchises expired the case was still unheard; 1910 followed, in which the company lots is franchises in all but one of the important streets, and still the case rested in the courts; 1911 followed and no hearing; 1912 came, and with it a desperate effort to get a franchise, with the argument that the inability of the people to get their rights settled in court inside of 10 years as one of the principal reasons for granting franchise. The people refused to vote the franchise and now "the law's delay" is cited as one of the company's best asset in fighting the people. A paper that had advocated the franchise recently printed this statement: "Everybody, even an alderman, knows that not one of these suits can possible reach final adjudication for years to come, and that in the meantime they effectually preclude all possible hope of improvement in service." The case is stilled unheard, the ordinance still awaits legal publication. Another case: The News heard that a man who had lost both legs and who had a large family of children dependent on him was in want. Investigation disclosed the fact that the man had worked in a large industrial plant; a huge iron beam had fallen on him, crushing both legs so they had to be taken off above the knees; that his wide had died, and eight children, from infant up to 14 years old, were in dire need of help. A young attorney had sued the company for the man, had secured a judgement of $8,000, and the matter rested in the courts pending an appeal. The helpless man could not eat the judgement, nor would it clothe his children. Those who advance money on credit were so well posted on the law's delay that he could get no advance on theTHE EVENING NEWS ASS'N THE DETROIT NEWS THE SUNDAY NEWS TRIBUNE GEORGE G. BOOTH President Wm E. SCRIPPS Vice Pres. & Geril, Mqr. H.S. SCOTT Treas. & Bus. Manager E.G. PIPP Secy. & Managing Editor DETROIT EDITOR judgement, and so he was found, practically being starved into a compromise. Publicity brought him help, a pair of artificial legs, and enabled him to live until the case could get through the courts. What is wrong? Haven't we enough judges? Is our court procedure too cumbersome? Why is it that the people of Detroit can't expect judgement "for years to come" on matters that would take but a few days, or weeks at most, in determine the facts? Why is it a frequently accepted belief that it is better to suffer injustice and "settle" that to let the other side wear you out in court? Is the faults with the laws, the judges, the lack of more judges, or where it is? Are you interested in this subject of simplified justice, of a court procedure that will enable a city to get possession of its streets without waiting for years of court delay, of enabling a poor man to get speedy hearing on his rights without forfeiting the larger portion of them in his immediate needs? Perhaps you have had no such experiences; perhaps you have. Respect for our courts must be maintained. That respect can be maintained only so long as they deserve it, and they deserve it only so long as even-handed justice comes out of them. As much injustice can be worked through delay as through a wrong decision at the end of the trial. Would you give this some thought and write your conclusion, your experience, if you have had any - your remedy, if you have any, for "the law's delay?" Yours very truly, E. G. PIPP, Managing Editor. Enc in Miller 2-18-12[*16.*] 3 TENNIS COURT. BROOKLYN. Feby 18.1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York My dear Mr. Roosevelt I have read with much interest and pleasure your article "A Phase of Industrial Justice" in The last Outlook. Will you permit me to say that it is both wise and discriminating. I know it has pleased J. H. Williams & Co. It is all a strong, fine phase of the uplift movement to which may the Lord give strength Yours truly William C. RedfieldPATERSON, N. J. February 18th 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: My Dear Sir: Through comments of the press my attentions were directed to your opinions as to the use of the wards Irish-American, German-American and so forth, "Bindestrich Amerikaner" as the Germans say, in the Berlin weekly Die Woche It may interest you how at least one German-American feels about it. In 1889 I, a lad of 16 landed at the Castle Garden and I do not think that there is a truer lover of liberty nor a more fervent hater of hiprocracy between here and Frisco. But your native fellow citizens force me to be a German-American in protest to american intolerance. For instance: A short time ago a friend and myself were in conversation. During it this frend urged me to become a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. (I think this is the correct name). His strongest argument in favor of this order was: In our organization no man can become a member unless he is an AmericanPATERSON, N. J. by birth. We have this fellows that come from all lands, and try as much as we can to keep all possible jobs among our members. As far as I am concerned I simply laugh and feel sorry for men with such "advanced" principles. When the call to arms echoed through the states in 61 more than 200 000 German-Americans rushed to the aid of the Union to save it from destruction. One of these men was Carl Saur, my fathers brother. He never came back. It was perhaps well he did not come back for he could have never become a member of that great american order, because he was a foreigner, and therefore not a fit man. Now Mr Roosevelt as I am born in Germany I believe I am a German American. There are gold dollars and there are silver ones and some made from paper. Mit vorzüglicher Hoch achtung Gunter Saur. 129 N. 7th st. Paterson N. J.60 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida, February 18th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- After your return from your outing in Africa - you made the mistake of indulging in an active political canvas. It was a gastly political mistake and those close to you if they had given the matter any consideration whatever, would have so advised you and kept you out of it. One mistake however does not call for another of the same character and yet you are on the brink or - if the press reports are true - of making another. Do not do it. Consider that politically you are in a class by yourself - as you are -, and from this higher political plain of all 'round experience you are - and while you live shall ever by ready and glad to extend to the Administration your cooperation. Rest assured that you will be kept grandly busy; and that the world will as certainly glorify you - as will -- U.S.A. Very respectfully and sincerely yours, James M. Schumacher[CA FEB 18, 1912] The Gridiron Club requests the pleasure of the company of Col. Theodore Roosevelt at the dinner of The Gridiron Club at the New Willard, Washington, D. C. Saturday evening, Feb. 18, 1911 at half past seven o'clock AN EARLY ANSWER IS REQUESTED Please reply to John L. Shriver, Secretary 1410 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C.NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA - Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA - Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA - Hon. E. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS - Hon. Chauncey Dewey, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS - Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY - Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN - Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS - Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI - Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA - Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE - Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY - Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA - Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh NORTH DAKOTA - Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO - Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA - Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON - Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON - Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA - Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING - Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne February 18th, 1912. Honorable Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue New York City. My dear Mr. Harper: We are extensively circulating copies of the enclosed printed matter. I send samples of it for your information. Very truly yours, Edwin W. SimsSt. Louis Mo Feb 18th 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Col - I have learned as perhaps millions of others, that you are on the eve of declaring yourself, either for or against a "Third Term" as a candadate for the Presidency of our great Republic. The purpose of this letter might be a little too late for I am afraid that you have by this time fully made up your mind as to what you will do. Nevertheless I am writing and at the same time sending you2 a collection of clippings from some of the strongest Democratic Newspapers in this country, that by so doing, you may be aided or encouraged a little. I realize in full the great influence of public sentiment and public favor; is also why I am writing this. I assure you that there are few men who for the last part three yeas have watched the Movement of the two leading political powers more than myself. I believe that I have discovered as perhaps you and others have, that there is a deepening anxiety or a very great desire among the Democrats all over the U.S. that you declare yourself against a "Third Term" They are howling only under a false pretense or putting as a Bugaboo "The time honored Precedent," which as all know they care not one straw about. They as perhaps you know, hope in3 This way to clear the field for what they believe to be a pavement for a Democratic candidate this Fall. Because of the great force and the great strength of the press-work throughout this country, is why I am so afraid that you may be swayed in the wrong direction in making up your mind; as to accepting another term. I am also taking in the full consideration as to what it means to you and also what it means to the Republican Party to their next election. But my hard study of the American public sentiment for the past twenty persuades me to conclude full well that Mr. Taft, our President, cannot win this Fall against a strong4 welknown Democratic Candidate. I am a loyal Republican and am saying this after a long and carefull thought and a due consideration of the Fortunes as well as the Misfortunes of the Administration of Mr. Taft. I am saying this also without the least tinge of prejudice to any one but with a sincere desire that it may be of benefit to the whole party. But in short I wish to be placed on record as saying that the Republican Party is doomed to a demoralizing defeat if Mr. W. H. Taft is to be the Republican Nominee. This November coming, you may make public this letter or you5 may cast it aside without the least thought of its weight, but it will surely serve as a reminder to you and all, this Fall, when all is well nigh over. I have in my mind a well developed scheme of the Democrats which I have discovered under way; and which I will probaly write more about later. It is a political man of them which the country will more clearly understand if you can be induced to declare against a "Third Term". I believe as thousands of others do, that you are the only one Republican in the public eye who can be elected, this Fall, and who must come forth as6 The one redeemer of the "Grand Old Party". It must be conceded that the present predicament which the Republican party now faces, is a most peculiar one in America. With the Democrats faring such, don't believe for a moment that they would give the least attention to the so called "Third Term President". Which as you and others know, our great Government has outgrown; now many years ago. I am convinced that if the party expects to win there must be an entire change of front. And at this time they are doomed to defeat. I herewith enclose a few of the press clippings of The Democrat papers in our city, assuring you,7 that this city is for your election in toto. What will you do about this matter which is of such concern at this time to the American people? What will you stand for? Pres. Taft is probaly alright and unquestionable has had the shaping of his destiny with his own hand. But you, I, and everybody know that what the American people at these times admire most of a man is a bold and irresistible stand, with just a tinge of that manly selfishness of thought, regardless of future consequences or thought of sentiment, in whatever he knows to be religiously moraly and politically right; for which he knows is for the common good of all the people.8 This letter is not meant that I am for or against the elections of Mr Taft. But it is meant to inform you in part of the great demands of the people. Which so greatly depends the success of the Party at next election; and I do fear, and have cause to fear, the ultimate defeat of Mr. Taft, if renominated. I am closing with the most ferverant wish for your future success in whataver may be your stand or undertaking. Believe me to be very sincerely, yours, E. P. Tompson St. Louis Mo.RUNDSCHAU ZWEIER WELTEN RUNDSCHAU ZWEIER WELTEN REVIEW OF TWO WORLDS 134 WEST 29th ST. NEW YORK Published by the Viereck Publishing Company [*21.*] Feb. 18th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, No. 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have written to Mr. Ward but he has not replied. I have attempted to reach him at the New Vanderbilt, but have not been able to get him. I shall still continue my effort to reach him. Mr. Lawrence Abbott has promised to write an article on "The Constructive Roosevelt." Mr. Oscar S. Strauss will write an article on Roosevelt and his attitude to Americans of foreign abstraction. In this connection I would like to call your attention to a despatch in to-day's "Times," which may be misunderstood. If I understand you right, you have no objection to the expression German-Americans as far as it denotes, in a cultural sense, citizens of two worlds. Nationally, of course, or politically there can be no such thing. If I had such a statement from you to be used in our Roosevelt number it would considerably aid our efforts. I never shared your high opinion of Van Briesen. I despise a man whose loyalty to a great leader is not strong enough to champion his cause before his victory is already assured. Mr. Strauss is not one of those men. He said to me that he had served under five presidents, but thought you were the greatest. I also hope to obtain, if time permits, a contribution from Judge Brentano on the subject of "Roosevelt and the Germans." Believe me, dear Mr. Roosevelt, Very sincerely yours, George Sylvester ViereckFor encl see 2-18-12[* CA 2-28-12]*] In Haste Dear Mr. Harper: In my letter to Mr. Roosevelt mailed Saturday afternoon I refer to a dispatch in the Times which I forgot to enclose. I enclose the same herewith. A statement from the Colonel on the subject would be highly desirable. Very sincerely yours Sunday G S Viereck I have just discovered Mr. Roosevelt’s letter written to my father in 1900. We could use this letter again, but it is somewhat antiquated by now. If you so desire I shall have copy of this letter made for Mr. Roosevelt.[*[2-18-12]*] [*1.*] NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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Theodore Roosevelt, New York City X 62 ms It is our understanding you expect to be in Ohio this month. The McKinley club holds banquet McKinleys birthday the 29th Feb. would it not be possible to have you with us that date for speech for God sake do not say no. answer our expense. R G Vincent President McKinley Club 254A 172 5th Ave. Feb. 19 1912Guthriesville, Pa. Feb. 18, 1912. [N] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave., N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am afraid that I am taking a great liberty in asking you to give me an opinion on the following question; "Resolved that the United States needs and should have a powerful navy." The affirmative side of that question has been given to me for debate before the local organization of the Farmers' Grange, on March fourth. From what I know of your policies, duringyour late administration you were most ardent in your efforts to establish an excellent naval force. Would it be asking too much of you to ask for a few of your reasons for increasing and strengthening our naval force? Let me assure you that anything that you might say in reply to this request will be greatly appreciated. This question and others of national interest are very enthusiastically discussed among the farmers, and I am sure that anything that you might give us would be gratefully received by all the members of the Grange. Trusting that you will find it convenient to give me an opinion on this matter, I am Very respectfully yours, R. Raymond Williams.[*[ca 2-18-12]*] Noted on American doctrine that the courts have power to hold void a statute they consider in conflict with the constitution. 1. Among independent countries, this power is peculiar to American. Note: Have not examined how far it is applied, if at all, in self-governing colonies, such as the Dominion of Canada, and the Commonwealths of Australia and South Africa. (a) In England there is no written constitution, in our sense of the word. What is loosely referred to as the "British Constitution" consists merely of certain general principles, partly embodied in statutes supposed to have peculiar sanctity (e. g. Bill of Rights, temp. William and Mary), partly in judicial decisions and partly in tradition. Except as a moral obligation, this Constitution imposes no restraint on Parliament which may, with the assent of the Crown, pass any law it deems fir, even if it thereby changes a fundamental structure of government (e. g. the recent statute modifying the powers of the House of Lords), and the courts are bout to given effect to any law so passed. (b) In European countries, even though they have a written Constitution, the same rule prevails. Courts must enforce any law enacted by the legislative branch of the government.2 Neither in France, Germany or Switzerland, though all have written constitutions, are statutes held voice by the courts, "Restrictions places on the action of the Legislature under the French Constitution are not in reality laws, since they are not rules which in the last resort will be enforced by the courts. Their true character is that of maxims of political morality which derive whatever strength they possess from being formally inscribed in the Constitution and from the resulting support of public opinion." Dicey, Law of Constitution, Ch. 2, p 127, 3 ed. The American doctrine, according to Thayer's "Cases on Constitutional Law", Ch. 1, Sec. 2, came about mainly as a result of political experience of the colonies before the Revolution. Each colony was governed under a written charter granted by the Crown, conferring limited power on the Colonial Legislature. These charters were laws in the strict sense, as their restraints would be enforced on appeal by the English court. Therefore the Colonial courts being subordinate to the English courts also enforced them and held any Colonial law which conflicted with the charter void because outside the authority granted the Colonial Legislature. After the Revolution the courts treated the Constitutions adopted just as they had treated the charters. The people of the State were considered as having stepped in as sovereign in place of the Crown, and as having delegated power to the State Legislature by a Constitution just as the Crown had delegated3 power to the Colonial Legislature by a charter. Of course it followed, logically, that just as a colonial Act which was in conflict with the charter was void because it was outside the legal power delegated to the Colonial Legislature by the Crown, so a statute in conflict with the Constitution was void because outside the legal power delegated to the State Legislature by a sovereign people. (In some cases the old charter was simply adopted as a Constitution, e.g. Rhode Island from the Revolution until 1842). The result was the American doctrine. (Well stated in l Kent's Commentaries, 12th ed. p. 447, see quotation below, page 8.) For an admirable statement of the argument in favor of the doctrine, see also, Thayer's "John Marshall" page 95, where it is stated that it follows the reasoning of Hamilton in the Federalist. The courts might have followed a contrary course and regarded the Legislature as the ultimate judge of its own power, entitled to determine in each instance whether an Act did or did not conflict with the Constitution. At first there was some doubt whether they would not do so. (In Vermont it seems to have been at first an established doctrine that the judiciary could not disregard a Legislative Act, and the same view was held in Connecticut as expressed in 1795 by Swift, afterwards Chief Justice of the State. (Thayer Cases on Constitutional Law, p. 150). 4 The best argument in favor of this view is the dissenting opinion of Gibson, C. J., of Pennsylvania, in Eakin v. Raub, (12 Serj. V. Rawle, 330)decided in 1825. The present doctrine, however, became early established in Pennsylvania as in all the states, and in 1845, Gibson expressly abandoned his former opinion, upon the ground that the Pennsylvania Legislature has, by their silence, assented to the power of the courts to deal freely with the Acts of the Legislature and "from experience of the necessity of the case." Norris v. Clymer, 2 Penn. State, 281. 3. Limitations of power. The origin of the power and its unusual character show it should be strictly limited. Except so far as restricted by (1) the United States Constitution, and (2) by the Constitution of the State, each State Legislature has all the powers of the English Parliament, — "The Legislature may make all laws not repugnant to the Constitution". Parsons, C. J., Stoughton G. Baker, 4 Mass. 529. Repeated by Shaw, C. J., Com. v. Alger, 7 Cush. 53-101. "Legislative power is the supreme authority except as limited by the Constitution of the States, and the sovereignty of the people is exercised through their representatives in the Legislature unless by the fundamental law power is elsewhere reposed." Fuller, C. J., in McPherson v. Blaker, 146 U.S. p 25. This being so, the power which the court has of setting aside Legislative Acts should be exercised with the greatest5 circumspection. Weighty authority abounds to this effect: for instance: Tilghman, C. J. Washington, J., Shaw, C. J., Waite, C. I. Quotations given in full below, pages 9 and 10. See for general statement of the function of the court, Thayer's "John Marshall" Ch. 5, p. 102, sent herewith. The principles above stated apply equally to Federal and State Legislation. Within the sphere of the powers given it by the Constitution. Congress has supreme power in just the same sense that a State Legislature has supreme power. Down to this point I have simply stated the law, all of which can be found in Thayer's Cases on Constitutional Law, Vol. 1, Chapter 1, Section 2, above cited. I want to add one word of personal opinion for what it is worth. I doubt whether, ultimately, the people will stand for allowing the courts power to revise Legislative Acts. The argument against it of Gibson, C. J., in Eakin v. Raub, is strong. (See quotations on page 11 of these notes, copied from the reprint in Thayer's cases.) In substance, though not in form, what the American doctrine does is to make the judges a revising tribunal and no nation will ultimately allow is government to be controlled by a handful of elderly lawyers. Moreover, as judges are human, it is inevitable that their political views should, to some extent, color their decisions and the qualities called for are inconsistent with their6 real function, which is to do justice in particular cases between individuals. A tribunal which revises the laws, whether a court or a Second Chamber, ought to be responsive, to some extent, to public opinion, while a Judge who is deciding a particular case ought not to be so responsive. or, at any rate, ought to be responsive in a much more limited sense. In particular cases the important thing is that the judge should be independent and follow the law; not that he should be sympathetic with the political views of the community. To expect a court to be alternately a wise revising tribunal and a good administrator of rules to govern the conduct of private parties, is to expect more than can be fairly asked of human nature. But so long as courts have power, it does not seem that they should be fairly blamed for doing the best they can to exercise it, and for this reason, much of the criticism against them has been unjust. I think the ultimate remedy is to abolish or limit the courts' power of holding Acts unconstitutional, and not to attempt by recall, election for short terms or other modifications of machinery in the selection of judges and in their terms of office to change the character of their decisions. In the first place such tinkering with judicial machinery is not likely to effect the desired result. The influences which sometimes pervert the courts can do so just as well in the cases of an elective judiciary as an appointive. For example, the New York Courts, which are elective, have gone much farther in nullifying Legislative Acts than Massachusetts Courts which are appointive. On the other hand, anything7 like the recall, or short term elections, inevitably weakens the independence of the judges and injures the effectiveness of the court in its other function, -- that of doing justice between man and man. I, myself, should like to see courts restricted to that function which is important enough to give them ample occupation and which, I think, inconsistent with the other. I believe many other lawyers feel the same way. The community, however, is so accustomed to rely on the Courts as a political check that I doubt whether at the present time this doctrine could be safely put forward. It would shock the business community more than anything you have said yet.8 1 Kent's Commentaries (12th ed.) 447. "The principle in the English government, that the Parliament is omnipotent, does not prevail in the United States; though, if there be no constitutional objection to a statute, it is with us as absolute and uncontrollable as laws flowing from the sovereign power, under any other form of government. But in this, and all other countries where there is a written constitution, designating the powers and duties of the legislative, as well as of the other departments of the government, an Act of the Legislature may be void as being against the Constitution. The law with us must conform, in the first place, to the Constitution of the United States, and then to the subordinate Constitution of its particular State, and if it infringes the provisions of either, it is so far void. The courts of justice have a right, and are in duty bound, to bring every law to the test of the Constitution, and to regard the Constitution, first of the United States, and then of their own State, as the paramount or supreme law, to which every inferior or derivative power and regulation must conform. The Constitution is the act of the people, speaking in their original character, and defining the permanent conditions of the social alliance, and there can be no doubt on the point with us, that every act of the legislative power, contrary to the true intent and meaning of the Constitution, is absolutely null and void."9 Chief Justice Tilgman, of Pennsylvania 4 Bin. 117. "For weighty reasons, it has been assumed as a principle in constitutional construction by the Supreme Court of the United States, by this court, and every other court of reputation in the United States, than an Act of the Legislature is not to be declared void unless the violation of the Constitution is so manifest as to leave no room for reasonable doubt." Mr. Justice Washington, Ogden v. Saunders, 12 Wheat. 213. "If I could rest my opinion in favor of the constitutionality of the law … on no other ground than this doubt, so felt and acknowledged, that alone would, in my estimation, be a satisfactory vindication of it. It is but a decent respect due to the .... legislative body by which any law is passed, to presume in favor of its validity, until its violation of the Constitution is proved beyond all reasonable doubt. This has always been the language of this court when that subject has called for its decision; and I know it expresses the honest sentiments of each and every member of his bench." Sinking Fund Cases, 99 U. S. 700, Waite, C. J. "This declaration (that an Act of Congress is unconstitutional) should never be made except in a clear case. Every possible presumption is in favor of the validity of a statute, and this continues until the contrary is shown beyond a rational doubt. One branch of the government cannot encroach on the domain of another10 without danger. The safety of our institutions depends in no small degree on a strict observance of this salutary rule.” Chief Justice Shaw, Wellington et al. Pet’rs, 16 Pick. 87. “It is proper to repeat what has been so often suggested by the courts of justice, that when called upon to pronounce the invalidity of an Act of Legislation (they will) never declare a statute void unless the nullity and invalidity of the Act are placed, in their judgment, beyond reasonable doubt.”11 Eakin v. Raub. “The Constitution and the right of the Legislature to pass the Act may be in collision. But is that a legitimate subject for judicial determination? If it be, the judiciary must be a peculiar organ, to revise the proceedings of the legislature, and to correct its mistakes; and in what part of the Constitution are we to look for this pre-eminence? Viewing the matter in the opposite direction, what would be thought of an Act of Assembly in which it should be declared that the Supreme Court had, in a particular case, put a wrong construction on the Constitution of the United States, and that the judgment should therefore be reversed? It would doubtless be thought a usurpation of judicial power. But it is by no means clear, that to declare a law void which has been enacted according to the forms prescribed in the Constitution, is not a usurpation of legislative power. It is an act of sovereignty; and sovereignty and legislative power are said by Sir William Blackstone to be convertible terms. It is the business of the judiciary to interpret the laws, not scan the authority of the lawgiver; and without the latter, it cannot take cognizance of a collision between a law and the Constitution.” “It is next supposed, that as the members of the legislature have no inherent right of legislation but derive their authority from the people, no law can be valid where authority to pass it is either simply not given or positively withheld; thus treating the members as the agents of the people, and the Constitution as a letter of attorney containing their authority and bounding their sphere of action, and the consequence deduced being, that12 not warranted by the Constitution are not the acts of the people, but of those that do them: and they are therefore ipso facto void.” The Constitution is not to be expounded like a deed, but by principles of interpretation much more liberal.”Enc in Hill 2-18-12Encl in Viereck 2-18-12NO HYPHENS FOR ROOSEVELT Ex-President in Berlin Paper Attacks Compound-Named Citizens. By Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph to The New York Time. BERLIN, Feb. 16. - Ex-President Roosevelt contributes an article to to- day's Die Woche on "True American- ism." He excoriates hyphenated Amer- icans, such as German-Americans, Irish-Americans, and Scandinavian- Americans, and declares that politi- cians who seek votes as such or the citizens who vote for Germans, Irish- men, or Scandinavians instead of as Americans, pure and simple, are de- testable. The article concludes as fol- lows: "We Americans can only fulfill the obligations which confront us if we look them squarely in the face, seeing the perils they contain, but not fearing them. It is necessary above all that we stand shoulder to shoulder, not ask- ing after the creed or origin of our comrades, and demanding nothing but that they should be true Americans, and that we should all work together with heart, hand, and head for the honor and greatness of our common fatherland." Circuit Court Clerks Association OF WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President, Edward F. Ackley - Chippewa Falls Vice President, A. P. Croghan - Sheboygan Secretary and Treasurer, Jesse Earle, Janesville EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE George G. Ure. - Nellsville J. W. Trumble - Racine Ing Ovrom - Waupaca JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Wm. Bassett - Crandon Benj. M. DeDiemar- Kenosha Albert Anderson - Merrill F. W. Cords - Milwaukee E. B. Skamse - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls, Wisc. Feb. 19, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, New York. Dear Sir: - A few days ago, I wrote to you, stating that I was willing to help your candidacy for President, with my humble efforts. Since that time I have made inquireys through out this portion of Wisconsin, and I find that the sentiment for you is in the majority. La Follette is loosing strength every day, and many of his strongest supporters are leaving him, stating that he is no longer in the race, and that therefore there is no use in supporting him. The Taft mannagers are uniting on their delegates and are holding meetings at different places in the State. But Taft can not carry Wisconsin. I feel certain that you could secure a majority of the delegates from this State. In event that you decide that you shall become a candidate, would you very kindly inform me who your manager in this State will be, so that we can work together in harmony Yours very respectfully, Edw. F. Ackley. EFA/ 2.[*Pennsylvania*] [*2-19-12*] Form 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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My dear Colonel I send you enclosed corrected copy of what I am going to say this evening. Don't you think the subject is worthy of an article from your trenchant pen in the Outlook? One can get seeds from theU.S. Department of Agriculture and all kinds of assistance, but when it comes to horses, the Government has done nothing. I am not a believer in the Government having a breeding stud, but I do believe in the Government scattering stallions all over the country and keeping a registry of their breeding to mares, with a record of the type of mare. I enclose herewith two reports from the Department of Agriculture, by Geo. M. Rommel, Chief of the Animal Husbandry Division. Am sorry you cannot be with me to-night, but I fully realize the propriety of what you stated to me on the subject. Believe me, Yours very sincerely, August Belmont Col. Theodore Roosevelt,"Do" please let me have the honor of Col. Roosevelt's autograph before I die. Do not through this in the waist paper basket before you show T. R. I know he will grant an Old Ladys wish. [*Valentine*] [*9*] Mrs. Catherine A. Bert 1216 fifth ave. Beaver Falls Pa. [*ack 2-19-12*][*10*] [*ack 2-19-12*] 59 Wst 45 - N.Y. Feb 19, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt &c &c My dear Colonel: Where Gaynor found himself forced to trial in open court, he apologised in a fairly humble manner & made other satisfactory arrangements. I shall always appreciate, however, your kind consent to come forward as a "character witness" for me With highest regard as always, & with my respectful homage to Mrs. Roosevelt faithfully Theo A. BinghamAus Knox MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS MANUFACTURERS OF CHEMICALS FOR MEDICINAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, ANALYTICAL AND TECHNICAL PURPOSES. MAIN WORKS AND OFFICES ST. LOUIS, MO. CABLE ADDRESS "MALLINCKRODT" ST. LOUIS. A. B. C. CODE 5TH EDITION. EASTERN WORKS JERSEY CITY, N. J. NEW YORK BRANCH MALLINCKRODT BUILDING. CABLE ADDRESS "DESABRIDO" NEW YORK. ST. LOUIS, February 19, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: - I am a business man and have been a resident of St. Louis many years, and my associates are chiefly young, active, energetic men engaged in mercantile pursuits. From time to time I have asked for expressions among my friends as to their choice for a Presidential Candidate, as between yourself and Mr. Taft and the vote has been invariably about two to one in your favor. We all have the very highest respect for President Taft, but it is the consensus of opinion among the Republicans in this locality at least, that the present condition of our national affairs requires you as a leader, and on the broad rational platform of a square deal to every one. These are days when the laboring man wants it all and the capitalist wants it all, and this adjustment of conditions requires a peculiar personality and force which we believe you to possess. This letter is written to express the wishes of many persons who earnestly request that you come forward with a vigorous statement that you will accept the nomination and if you will do that, we will do the rest. Respectfully yours, L. G. Blakislee [2-19-12?] MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CAMP FIRE CLUB OF CHICAGO - Pursuant to due call, the regular annual Mid-Winter meeting and banquet of The Camp Fire Club of Chicago was held at Parlor B, The University Club, on the evening of Monday, 19th February. Present of local members: E. C. Carter, W. B. Bogert, Dr. Charles G. Fuller, Dr. Charles B. Reed, Dr. William M. Thompson, W. L. Wells, Emerson Hough. There were present as guests: Messrs. A. A. Anderson, of 80 West 40th St., New York City; E. A. McIlhenny, Avery Island, La.; Howard Tracy, of Evanston, Mr. Neal Brown, of Wausau, was the only non-resident member. Letters of regret were received from Mr. C. H. Davis, of Saginaw, Mr. J, A. McGuire, of Denver, Mr. F. A. Williams, of Denver. Following the dinner, which was served at a round table, of simple but appropriate decorations, the regular procedure of business of the annual meeting was concluded, Mr. E. C. Carter, President, in the chair. Under order of reports, the Secretary, Mr. Emerson Hough, read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved. Mr. Hough explained the difficulty which has been met with in arranging a meeting date convenient to all the members, resident and non- resident. The Treasurer reported a balance of $66.00 in the treasury, no debts, and practically all memberships paid up. Election of officers followed, and under suspension of the rules and without dissenting vote, one ballot was cast for each of the following officers to serve for -2- one year from date: President, Dr. C. B. Reed, Columbus Memorial Bldg.; Vice-President, John T. McCutcheon, 39 E. Schiller St.; Secretary, William B. Bogert, 140 West Van Buren St.; Treasurer, Dr. William B. Thompson, Reliance Bldg.; Chairman of the Membership Committee, Dr. Charles Gordon Fuller, Reliance Bldg.; other members of the Committee, W. L. Wells, Chicago Tribune; Emerson Hough, Commercial National Bank Bldg.: all of Chicago. The new Membership Committee qualified after due resignation of earlier members holding over under the rules. The President now introduced Mr. E. A. McIlhenny, of Avery Island, La., one of the guests of the evening, who had come up from Louisiana for the purpose of putting before the members of a highly important work of game protection in which he has for some years been engaged, namely, that of establishing a transcontinental series of refuges extending from the Gulf Coast to the Arctic Ocean. Mr. McIlhenny spoke clearly and concisely, and carried conviction throughout his talk. He explained that he was engaged not in an experiment, but practically in a certainty in this work; that, beginning with a few pairs of egrets and wild ducks a dozen years ago, he had built up practically in his own dooryard a preserve of about 35 acres total extent, which today harbors daily, in season, several thousands of pairs of egrets, and ten to thirty thousand wild ducks of different species. He considered that this was practical proof of the entire game refuge proposition; so that, when offered the assistance of a wealthy friend, Mr. Charles Willis Ward, of Detroit, he determined to extend -3- the same idea. He and Mr. Ward had together invested about $175,000 in game refuges, had given in fee to the State of Louisiana, 13,000 acres, and had practically made a refuge of the remainder of their tract, 47,000 acres, known as the Ward-McIlhenny preserves. Passing from this, they had within the past month secured options on the great wild- fowl district known as Marsh Island, on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, nearly 75,000 acres in all. They had advanced $12,500 of their own money to hold the first option of this, and would have to put up a large additional payment June 15. Mr. McIlhenny reported that in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago he had met the heartiest and most enthusiastic financial support from wealthy men, many of them not sportsmen, in some cases from estates engaged in other philanthropies. The clubs of Chicago had responded generously. He considered this vast game refuge practically assured, and when assured, it was to be given to the people of America, not a gun ever to be fired upon it again. Earl Grey of Canada had told him that the Great Nepigon Reserve was also to be made a perpetual game refuge. He counted also on a great game refuge on the breeding grounds in Athabasca. Movements were on foot for additional refuges in the Illinois Valley, in the Big Lake country of Arkansas, and in the lake district of Central Louisiana. He pointed out that over eight million game birds and animals were killed last year in Louisiana, nearly four and a half million of these wildfowl, and showed that practically all the seamarsh of Louisiana is now under contract for drainage, and -4- that the increasing value of land means the early wiping out of the great wintering grounds on the Coast. Unless something were done at once he anticipated an early wiping out of all the wildfowl of the country, over 90% of which already have been exterminated. His own experience with his private refuge has proved to him that millions of fowl could be preserved, and their species assured for ever in abundance for later generations, if this great series of game refuges could be established. He believed that the rich men of the country were going behind the idea, Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan among others included, still others whose names he could not now make public, and he felt that this was no experiment, but practically a thing accomplished. He explained also the possibilities t that Mr. Ward's magazine, to be known as The Illustrated Outdoor World, might perhaps act as the holding company for Marsh Island until a better arrangement was made. It had been the original intention to put it in charge of the Geological Survey of the United States Government, but that meant politics and not a corporation in perpetuating. Mr. McIlhenny concluded amidst very hearty applause. The members were delighted with his idea and with his speech. Mr. A. A. Anderson, of New York, was next called upon by the President and laid before the members another most interesting feature of the evening. This was the proposition to make The Camp Fire Club of Chicago a chapter in a Fraternity or Secret Lodge of sportsmen, later to be of nation-wide extent, the organization meeting of which was to be held February 27 at 80 West 40th Street, New York, some two-score members having promised to attend at that-5- meeting. Mr. Anderson explained that he was three times President of The Camp Fire Club of America, and saw it grow from a beginning into a very extensive membership, with a credit balance of $8,000 in its treasury. The membership of the Club later was widely increased, to something over 400, and in the opinion of some, this placed the idea of close fellowship and brotherhood practically out of the question for all. Therefore, with no intent to disrupt or antagonize The Camp Fire Club of America, he and a few friends had fallen upon this idea of an intimate brotherhood of sportsmen and out of door men in all parts of the country, whose objects should be practically those of The Camp Fire Club of Chicago, and whose practices should be much like those of the earlier days of The Camp Fire Club of American. Mr. Irving Bacheller and Mr. Emerson Hough were working upon a ritual for this secret body. It was in no way meant to be anything but a dignified and manly body of men, selected carefully from the ranks of the sportsmanship of the country. Each chapter would regulate its own dues and its own expenditures. The New York lodge would in all likelihood have a new building of its own, somewhere in the Sound country near New York. Mr. Anderson's remarks were received with great interest, and at his conclusion, it was moved by Mr. Hough, seconded by Dr. Fuller, that The Camp Fire Club of Chicago should affiliate with the new body, name later to be announced, and as charter members of such body, without initiation, the dues to be determined on completion of organization. On motion of Mr. Hough, seconded by Mr. Bogert -6- and others, it was suggested that each member of The Camp Fire Club of Chicago should send his check to Mr. McIlhenny as a contribution for the March Island Game Refuge, each to contribute as he liked, with no compulsion and no competition, the gift of each to the cause being a personal and private matter. Mr. Neal Brown, of Wausau, Wisconsin, was called upon and made a most felicitous speech in which he expressed his great pleasure in finally being present at a meeting of the Camp Fire Club of Chicago, and his wish that all the members would visit him on his trout stream in Wisconsin in the early Spring. This invitation was enthusiastically accepted, and Mr. Brown's remarks throughout were greeted with much applause. Other members spoke, and many questions and answers were put regarding the two propositions advanced by Mr. McIlhenny and Mr. Anderson. Mr. Hough described in some detail the founding of Mr. Ward's magazine, the Illustrated Outdoor World, on which he had been asked to serve for a time as Consulting Editor. He expressed the conviction that the leading manufacturing interests putting out sporting goods would welcome a really broad and new idea outdoor magazine, with an actual circulation, and a quality which would sell it over the counter on its own merits, not as a class magazine. He hoped to see some time the combination of two or three of the older magazines and the building up of one strong one. That, of course, would practically be the organ of the game refuge enterprise of America, which seemed the only practical plan advanced-7- in this day of disappearing game. The death since the last meeting of one beloved member, Mr. J. V. Clarke, late president of the Hibernian Bank of Chicago, was announced by the Secretary. The Membership Committee announced themselves ready to report at once upon a number of new names, and with the unanimous vote of the Membership Committee, also the membership of the Club, the following, each duly proposed and seconded, went forward to immediate election: Arthur Farwell, Lake Forest, Illinois. Finley Barrell, 53 W. Jackson St., Chicago. Dr. Alexander Lambert, 36 E. 31st St. Chicago. A. E. Butler, A.E.Butler & Co., 116 S.LaSalle St. Chicago. Alfred Cowles, Postal Telegraph Co. Chicago. Norvin T. Harris, Boston Club, New Orleans, La. Howard Tracy, Oak & Grow Sts., Evanston, Ill. E. A. McIlhenny, Avery Island, La. Charles W. Ward, Avery Island, La. L. A. Robinson, C. & N. W. R. R. Co. Chicago. A. A. Anderson, 80 W. 40th St., New York City. Hempstead Washburne, Rector Bldg. Chicago. George G. Thorpe, Evanston, Ill. Roger L. Foote, Evanston, Ill. R. B. Slaughter, University Club, Chicago. Gifford Pinchot, 1516 Rhode Island Av., Washington, D. C. Dr. Samuel Coohran, Boston Club, New Orleans. With very great enthusiasm, the name of Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, of Oyster Bay, New York, was proposed and adopted in honorary membership; Mr. W. T. Hornaday, director of Bronx Park, New York City, also was proposed and elected to honorary membership. The incoming Secretary, Mr. W. B. Bogert, was instructed to notify all the new members of their election. The meeting adjourned at an hour past midnight. With the large increase of membership, and the new and strong purpose -- that of union and practical accomplishment -- now animating-8- the Club, the future of the organization is felt to be assured. A regular attendance was urged upon all members whenever possible within business and social conditions. It was also suggested, and that suggestion was repeated, that members should be prompt with their dues, and that, on receipt of any invitation to attend a dinner or business meeting, each member should at once send his answer, either in acceptance or regret, to the Secreatry. For guidance of all new members, the names and addresses of the officers for 1912 are appended hereto: President: Dr. Charles B. Reed, Columbus Memorial Bldg. Chicago. SECRETARY: W. B. Bogert, 140 W. Van Buren St., Chicago. Treasurer: Dr. W. M. Thompson, Reliance Bldg., Chicago. Chairman of the Membership Committee: Dr. Charles Gordon Fuller, Reliance Bldg., Chicago. Other Members of Membership Committee: W. L. Wells, Chicago Tribune, Chicago. Emerson Hough, Commercial Natl. Bank Bldg., Chicago. (Signed) W. B. BOGERT, Secretary. Enc in Bogert 2-21-12[*Boyet*] C.E. WYSONG W. W. PITTS R. l. DAVIS J. T. BOYET WYSONG, PITTS & COMPANY REAL ESTATE DEALERS LIFE INSURANCE LOAN AGENTS LEWISBURG, TENN., Feb. 19, 1912. Col Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N. Y. Hon Sir: On Feb 15th, there was a convention held here, and in voteing on the endorsement of Tafts administration and the recommendation of him for another term, there was a split in voteing, as the votes for Taft was counted to be about twenty-eight, to five that stood up for Roosevelt, but that does not express the feeling of the people in this County, as I am sure that there is more for Roosevelt than there is for Taft, but they did not vote for they was not sure that you would except the nomination. I write this to show the condition here and believe it to be the same at all points where the Taft appointees are the rulers. Yours truly, J. T. Boyet[*1.*] 523 West 122d Street, New York City. February 19th, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook New York. Dear Sir: - I know it is presuming just now to make a demand upon your time and energy. But you are so liberal in all your efforts, I risk it. I am preparing for the Boston Transcript to appear February 24th,, a tribute to William Dean Howells in honor of his seventy-fifth birthday. This appreciation is to consist of short appreciations by a number of prominent men and women, with an introductory sketch by myself. Mr. Howells is the fore most American man of letters -- and I desire that you, the fore most American statesman should pay him a tribute of three or four hundred words on this occasion Mr. Howells represents the highest type, the [I] most perfect advertisement of Americanism in literature, as you embody2 2 the sure ideal quality in statesmanship. And nothing could be fitter that the two should come into unison in this tribute that you could pay in honoring his seventy-fifth birthday. If your time en route will permit will you jot down these few words, enclose them in the enclosed envelope and forward it to me so I may have it by the 22d? I [now] trust I am not asking the impossible. The strictures of time has been occasioned by my traveling around interviewing people for this purpose, my intention having been to return to New York the end of last week with the hope of seeing you in behalf of this project but was delayed. I am sure the public as well as Mr. Howells will appreciate your compliance in this. I have often wanted to thank you for taking my "Book of Elizabethan Verse" to Africa in your "Pigskin Library". Do, do consent to be our next President! All classes, all creeds, all races want you. Very truly yours, William Stanley Braithwaite[*Brock*] 405 Depot St. Vicksburg Miss Feb. 19th 1912 [*B6.*] [*√ 2/28/12*] Col. T. Roosefeldt Dear Sir I am an old soldier who soldiered in the same war that you were in. I was in the 1st Texas Regiment & have been trying to get a pension, will you kindly use your influence in my behalf - I was out in Cuba during the Spanish American war & am claiming a pension on disability - Hoping that you will be our next President I remain Yours Respectfully Fred'k Brock Late Co - H 1st Texas RegimentWALTER S. BUCHANAN PRESIDENT JOHN H. PINKARD SECRETARY State Agricultural and Mechanical College For Negroes [*42*] [[shorthand]] Normal, Ala., Feb. 19, 1912. Dear Sir: I know that you are interested in the education of all the people, and certainly in the education of the most backward citizens of our great Government. Therefore, I beg leave to call your attention to a matter which, perhaps, you have not had occasion to look into. The Lever Agricultural Extension Measure, House Bill 18160, Senate Bill 4563, is calculated to spread "useful and practical information on subjects relating to agriculture and home economics" among the masses of the farmers, but in its present form it is possible that this bill will prove of no particular benefit to Negro education, because there is no provision in it to the effect that in those states where separate schools are maintained for the colored race, this fund shall be divided between the white and colored Agricultural land Mechanical Colleges on the basis of race population, as is done in the case of the Morrill Acts establishing these schools. If you will take the trouble to read the first fifteen lines of the bill you will see that a double construction might be put upon the plan of distributing the funds. If this bill passes in its present form, I very much fear that there will be no just distribution of the funds in those states where separate schools are maintained for the races.Walter S. Buchanan President John M. Pinkard Secretary State Agricultural and Mechanical College For Negroes Normal, Ala,, I hope you will take the trouble to look into the matter, and I very much hope that you will find it consistent with your own good judgment to use your influence to have this bill so amended as to provide for a distribution of its benefits according to race population in those states maintaining separate schools. It certainly cannot be denied that the six million Negroes living on a third as many southern farms are sadly in need of the benefits which this measure is intended to confer--much more than their white neighbors who have a hundred per cent better educational facilities of every character. The Land Grant Schools for whites already participate in two or more funds which are not accessable to colored schools because of the more or less elementary character of the work to which the colored schools must largely devote themselves on account of conditions. Now the extension work is certainly calculated to meet the very conditions which the colored schools face. I have called the attention of our own Senators and Representatives to this matter, but I very much hope that you will use your influence to see that the amendment, which the leaders of my race think so necessary, is given due consideration. Yours very truly, Walter s. Buchanan, President Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.For enc see 1-17-12[*Burns*] Jas. H. Burrus Mocksviile, N. C. Mocksville, N.C., Feb. 19, 1912, [*a*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir,- I would like to ask you, if you have any literature on the following question. Resolved - That aggregated wealth in the hands of corporations is proving detrimental to the American people. Any help you can give me on either side will be appreciated very much, and especially so, on the negative. Thanking you in advance for any help. I remain, Yours Truly, Jas. H. BurrusPOSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY. PRESIDENT TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT 145 EAST 23RD ST. N. Y. TELEPHONE 1315 GRAM DELIVERY No. The Postal Telegraph Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank DESIGN PATENT No. 40529 [*ca Feb. 19, 1912?*] 76 Ny Bz 1o 1 ex RA, Washn DC 19'12 Mr. Frank Harper The Outlook NyC Will Col Roosevelt be there to-morrow please answer collect 3p - H J Cantwell, Raleigh... [[shorthand]]The State of Wyoming Executive Department Cheyenne JOSEPH M. CAREY GOVERNOR 19 February 1912 PERSONAL My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- When I was in Chicago the latter part of last week I was told that Mr. William Loeb, Jr., your former secretary, was willing to head a campaign committee for you. If you are going to be in the race - and I believe you are, and very much so - there could be no better stroke to get the best results than to have Mr. Loeb head such a committee. It may be out of place for me to say anything to you about Mr. Loeb, as perhaps nobody in the world knows him better than yourself. I know what the people of the country think of him and of the great confidence they have in him, his loyalty to you and his ability to do things. The people of the United States are in favor of your nomination and election for President of the United States, but there are difficulties, mammoth in size and strength, vested in the machine politicians of the United States and they will thwart your nomination, if possible. I do not believe there is another man in the United States who is better able to cope with these difficulties than is Mr. Loeb. Can you not think favorably of his resignation of the office he now holds and of his entry on the campaign, to fight it out to a finish? I am, with much respect, Sincerely yours, Joseph M. Carey Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK Office, New York City. KTTHE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, U.S.A. OFFICE OF MR. CARLISLE My dear Colonel Roosevelt This picture I have upon my desk. I like it so much that I want always to keep it before me - its full of inspiration - won't you autograph it to me personally - I would indeed appreciate that courtesy. Sincerely Yours C A Carlisle To Hon Theodore Roosevelt New York February 19/1912BOARD OF DIRECTORS RUSSELL M. BENNETT JOHN S. BRADSTREET HAZEN J. BURTON ELBERT L. CARPENTER GEORGE C. CHRISTIAN HOVEY C. CLARKE WILLIAM H. DUNWOODY ALFRED P. PILLBURY EDWARD C. GALE WILLIAM L. HARRIS THOMAS B. JANNEY EDMUND J. PHELPS CHARLES S. PILLSBURY EUGENE M. STEVENS FREDRICK B. WELLS N. W. PHONE: MAIN 4325 T. S. PHONE: ANNEX 478 THE MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EMIL OBERHOFFER, CONDUCTOR WENDELL HEIGHTON, MANAGER CARLO FISCHER, ASSISTANT MANAGER THE ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION OF MINNEAPOLIS (INCORPORATED) ELBERT L. CARPENTER PRESIDENT EDMUND J. PHELPS VICE-PRESIDENT CHARLES N. CHADBOURN SECRETARY AND TREASURER OFFICES: AUDITORIUM BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Feb. 19, 1912. [*3.*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: I enclose program and circular letter announcing the concert too be given by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on the evening of March 18. I hope very much that we may have the encouragement of Mrs. Roosevelt's and your presence at the concert, and that you will say a good word for us to your New York friends as opportunity offers. Our Orchestra is a really fine one and will, we think, reflect credit upon Minneapolis and those in New York who stand sponsor for it. Yours very truly, Elbert L. Carpenter President. ELC-CRB.The Northwestern Agriculturalist P. V. Collins Publishing Company P. V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT Office of the President SUBJECT REFER TO 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota February 19, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, % The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Your little letter in regard to the straw vote in the Journal is at hand this morning, and it is gratifying to receive your suggestions that I come to see you and talk things over. It is possible that I may get down to New York within the next three weeks, although it is not at all certain. I note that your last letter makes no reference to my appeal for some kind of an assurance as to what position you will take in regard to reciprocity. The opposition is quoting you as favoring "reciprocity", as if that meant the Taft Canadian pact. I do not believe that it does mean that. I do not believe that you favor the Taft Canadian schedule, but the opposition claims that you do. I enclose herein a copy of a reply received from Hon. James A. Tawney in response to my inquiry as to what he based his charge on that you had committed yourself in favor of the Taft reciprocity. You will be interested in noting what Mr. Tawney says. Of course, I recognize the fact that Mr. Tawney wants to put you into that position, well knowing what that will do to your standing among the farmers of the Northwest. Mr. Tawney is the spokesman of President Taft here in Minnesota, and I must reaffirm my previous statement that reciprocity is going the be the one grand issue here in the Northwest. There is nothing else that will compare with it, and the farmers will not take any uncertain assurance, but they want to know exactly where the candidate stands on reciprocity. They don't care how he stands on other issues, and they understand "reciprocity" to mean the Taft Canadian pact with Canada. Not until that pact was made did the general mass of the public know that there was such a word as reciprocity, and in view of all opposition claims that you are in the same boat with Taft on the Canadian pact, it seems to me that this is the paramount issue on which to come out clearly right now. You will note that even Mr. Tawney was not able to verify his assertion by quoting anything that you had said which committed you to the Taft pact. Mr. Tawney does notP. V. Collins Publishing Company think that the question will be likely to come up again. Evidently he is not following the situation, and he wants to belittle the crisis for the sake of Taft's welfare among the farmers. Yours truly, P.V. Collins PVC/ALFor 3 encs see 2-15-12 Tawney ca 2-19-12 "Frand Matter" 6-15-12 Northwestern Agriculturist9 EAST 63RD STREET [*[12]*] Feb 19 Darling Theodore Fannie B & Douglas will motor out surely on Sunday the 3d — reaching Sagamore in time for lunch - We shall hope to bring Dr Van Dyketo go to you, dearest - Your devoted Sister [*[COWLES?]*] I return the enclosed manuscript which Fannie lent me with your consent with us - I will let you know as soon as we hear from him - We will spend Sunday night as you suggest, + leave early Monday morning - It will be lovely [*[2-19-12?]*] Form 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED AT DATED TO having at least apart of one of your speeches here along progressive lines - We have a strong progressive state without proper representations By the Senators or[*[2-19-12?]*] Form 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following 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 beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED AT ________________________191 DATED TO the Governor cordial greetings Charles R Crane63, West St. Danbury. Conn. February 19. 1912. Hon. Theadore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. N.Y. Dear Sir: In 1898, I wrote you from Alexandria Va. addressed to Santiago. Cuba. congratulating you upon your gallantry in "Battle" and predicted, that, upon your return, and after serving as "Governor" of the Empire State the American people would Inaugurate you as the successor of President McKinly This prediction was made before your name was mentioned in the "Press" and was verified to the dot, I now predict your nomination at Chicago in June, and your triumphant election in November, "Every Citizen is entitled to a square deal." Sincerely your. J.V. Davis. JANE ADDAMS, HULL HOUSE, CHICAGO LYMAN ABBOTT, THE OUTLOOK LOUIS D. BRANDEIS, BOSTON ALLEN T. BURNS, PITTSBURGH CIVIC COMMISSION T. N. CARVER, HARVARD UNIVERSITY JOHN COLLIER Peoples' Institute, New York EDWARD T. DEVINE, The Survey GARRETT DROPPERS, Williams College ROBERT E. ELY, Civic Forum, New York H. D. W. ENGLISH, Pittsburgh Civic Commission HENRY W, FARNUM, Yale University IRVING FISHER, Yale University JOHN A. FITCH, Author "The Steel Workers" ERNST FREUND, University of Chicago FRANKLIN H. GIDDINGS, Columbia University WASHINGTON GLADDEN, First Congressional Church, Columbus JOHN M. GLENN, Russel Sage Foundation FRAML OLIVER HALL, Church of the Divine Paternity, New York JOWN HAYNES HOLMES, Church of the Messiah, New York J. W. JENLS, Cornell University ALVIN S. JOHNSON, Leland Stanford University ARTHUR P. KELLOGG, The Survey PAUL U. KELLOGG, Director Pittsburg Survey FLORENCE KELLEY, National Consumers' League PAUL KENNADAY, New York Association for Labor Legislation WILLIAM J. KERBY, Catholic University of America JOHN A. KINGSBURY, New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor ADOLF LEWISOHN, New York SAMUEL McCUNE LINDSAY, New York School of Philanthropy OWEN R. LOVEJOY, National Child Labor Committee CHARLES S. MACFARLAND, Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America JOHN HOWARD MELISH, Church of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn HENRY MOSKOWITZ, Ethical Society, New York HENRY MORGENTHAU, Committee on Safety FRANK MASON NORTH, Commission on Church and Social Service S.N PATTEN, University of Pennsylvania GEORGE FORSTER PEABODY, New York JOHN P. PETERS, St. Michael's Church, New York JAMES B. REYNOLDS, Assistant District Attorney, New York City EDWARD A ROSS, University of Wisconsin JOHN A. RYAN, St. Paul's Seminary, St Paul WILLIAM JAY SCHIEFFELIN, Citizens' Union, New York HENRY R. SEAGER, National Association for Labor Legislation EDWIN R. A. SELGMAN, Columbia University MARY K SIMKHOVOTCH, Greenwich House, New York LILLIAN D. WALD, Greenwich House, New York W.F WILLCOX, Cornell University STEPHEN S. WISE, Free Synagogue, New York COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SECURE THE APPOINTMENT OF A FEDERAL COMMISSION ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ROOM 607, KENT HALL 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, New York Telephone, 1400 Morningside [*12.*] Feb. 19, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- Accept our hearty thanks for your most excellent editorial endorsement of the Federal Commission plan. The setting which you have given it is admirable. I have not forgotten that I was to let you know whether the facts I gave you involving a serious miscarriage of justice in a White Slave case would be available for a letter to the judge or district attorney, or both. Absence from the city has prevented my consulting until now with the lady who gave me the information. After going over the matter again pretty carefully, I am inclined to think that it is better not to take any further steps in the matter. The Assistant District Attorney was really in doubt as to whether he could get a conviction on the more serious charge, and it was for this reason that he accepted a plea of guilty for "attempted rape." There was really no doubt about the facts but theT. R. --- 2/19/12. -2- character of the witness was such as to raise considerable doubt of securing a conviction. Judge Swann before whom the case was tried, might have imposed a sentence of two and a half years, even upon the plea which was accepted. He did not do so because be received some twenty or thirty letters from people, some of whom he know personally, saying that the defendant was employed at $25 a week and could not have been engaged exclusively or largely in the White Slave traffic. It seems that during the time that he was out on bail, he actually was so employed. Judge Swann expressed regret that he allowed himself to be influenced by these letters, as he was afterwards convinced that the should have imposed the severe penalty instead of the light sentence of six months. As there is some excuse both for the light sentence and for accepting the plea for a lesser offence than that which was actually committed, Miss Miner, from whom I have the facts, thinks that probably as much has been done as is necessary in the way of protest, - both the Judge and the Assistant District Attorney having been remonstrated with on the subject. As to the general subject of the public control of the vice traffic and the protection of working girls, I know of no one who could give you better information or more carefully considered opinions than Miss Maude Miner, from whom I have the facts about this case and whose name I mentioned to you the other evening. Her personal address is 19 West 9th Street and Waverley House in which she is interested is located at 13 West 10th. Faithfully yours, Edward T. Devine ETD-MPSSuffrage and I was perfectly delighted with what you had to say about it - you and I agree in everything. But there is one thing I do not understand and that is Arbitration. I would be very much pleased to have your signature or anything [*[2-19-12]*] The Scoville School 2042 Fifth Avenue, New York [*H*] Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am a great admirer of yours and I read all of your articles in the "Outlook" and they interest me very much - although I am only fifteen. I am a strong advocate of WomanSome say I hope to write a book and I hope I will know you very well - then - I must certainly think woman suffrage is for the best - and I am so glad you do too - it will come eventually so why not now. Sincerely (Miss) Pauline Ethridge February 19 - 1912.LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH C. EWING ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW SUITE 27 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING GREELEY, COLORADO Greeley, Colorado, February 19, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir: Herewith I beg to return letter which was enclosed to me by mistake. Very respectfully yours, Joseph C. Ewing Enc. JCE-MEHA. B. Farquhar, York, Pennsylvania. York, Pa. Feb. 19 - 1912 My Dear Col. Roosevelt: I was very deeply impressed by all you said to me lat Friday, but I cannot believe that the President is at heart unfriendly to you, or that he is not sincerely tried, in the main at least, to carry out your policies, in other words rightous policies. His methods however have not always been such as you would approve. But what I have in mind to say now is that I firmly believe from widely extended correspondence and knowledge of the sentiments of the people generally that there is a prevailing feeling in the Republican party and among many Independents that he should be re-nominated, and be afforded an opportunity to complete his work; and I am of the opinion that if you oppose his re-nomination the Republican partyA. B. Farquhar, York, Pennsylvania. will be split in twain and I know of no Democrat whom I would be willing to trust, except the President or you to carry out the great work that you inaugerated. If the President is nominated with your approval I believe he will certainly be elected. I do not believe in the present temper of the nation that you would be elected in 1912, but your nomination and election in 1916 I believe would be absolutely certain. Prominent thinking men have told me that if you opposed President Taft now and became the candidate of the Republican party they would not vote for you, but they hope to have the privilege of voting for you in 1916. You know that I am your friend and I say this because I am your friend, and above all else a friend of my country, and it will do no harm to add that I esteem you more highly than any other man living. Very Sincerely ABFarquhar. West Ripley Maine Feb 19 1912 Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir The "Ladies Aid Society of Ripley are gathering autographs on a red & white quilt. Enclosed is the center piece of white. We would like your name also your familys nameson this cloth. We are asking ten cents a name and very much want our next presidents name on this quilt, as we sell it when finished, to the highest bidder. Thanking you in advance for help for Church purposes I am Yours truly Mrs. W. H. Farrar West RipleyPermanent Address as in "Who's Who" c/o Grindlay & Co: 54 Parliament Street London, England. 36, St. George's Road Regent's Park London, N. W. England. February 19th. [*[12?]*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Very many thanks for your kind letter and for the copy of the Outlook and your pamphlet which, after careful perusal, I have sent on to Mr. Dewar of Fyzabad, India. Yours is certainly a most masterly exposure the rubbish that Thayer has been talking, and will probably have its effect on your public, and may be of some influence here. But our people are absolutely besotted with this sort of thing, the worse offenders being some of the leading professional zoologists themselves; and, as Longfellow says in the Spanish Student, "When the abbot plays cards, what can you expect of the friars?" Not havingseen the Outlook before, I thought it was rather more of an outdoor paper than a review, or I might have hesitated to ask your recommendation and to suggest to Mr. E. Kay Robinson (a very good critical observer) to write to you too. But I will certainly try to send in something as soon as I can - just now, for a wonder, I happen to have had some work booked. I very much appreciate your kind offer of an introduction to my work, and quite understand that that is all you can do; in fact, I of course expected no more, and am very grateful to you for saying you would submit any work of mine to the Outlook and Scribner's. I have written to the editors of the former, whose letter I received about the same time as yours, explaining why I could send nothing yet. Just now I am starting on some bibliographical work for Mr. Beck. I must apologize for having troubled you, and I think it extremely kind of anyone in your position to have taken the interest you have in the case of a free-lance like myself. Believe me Yours faithfully, Frank Finn Theodore Roosevelt, Esq.GILSON GARDNER ROBERT WILSON WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS WASHINGTON BUREAU The Newspaper Enterprise Association 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING Washington, D.C., February 19, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, New York, N.Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: You will recall our recent conversation in regard to published statements charging you with being responsible for La Follette's candidacy. I have written the enclosed letter to Walter L. Houser, Manager of La Follette's campaign, setting out the facts. You will see that I have used an extract from your letter to Profrssor Wheeler. Have I your permission to do so, and is the letter otherwise accurate, so far as it deals with matters known to you? It is not my idea that the letter be made public, unless controversy makes this setp necessary. I shall not send the letter to Houser until I hear from you. Hoping you will have a pleasant trip, Very truly yours, Gilson Gardner CASSIUS E. GILLETTE CONSULTING ENGINEER CABLE ADDRESS "ENGINEER" CODE BEDFORD McNEIL [*Ans*] 1031 LAND TITLE BUILDING PHILADELPHIA, PA. February 19, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "Outlook" Office, New York City. Dear Sir: Some months ago, I reported to Collector Loeb that I was in a position to be of seom use in the coming Presidential campaign; that I could assist materially in guiding the Manufacturers' Club of this city in the right direction; and that I could put John W. Hill, who seems to be one of Mr. Harmon's campaign managers, out of business on his record here as a filtration engineer in connection with crooked contracts. The Manufacturers' Club of Philadelphia is the head centre of the tariff question. I told Mr. Loeb that I was ready to fight in the ranks in accordance with any orders that might come from you as it was then totally undecided what candidate you would favor for the nomination. Since then, I have heard nothing from Mr. Loeb, and I now beg to extend the same offer to you. The tariff seems to be the hard problem. The Manufacturers' Club, a short time since, at least, did not know where they were at their President told me they did not want Taft but being leaderless, Senator Penrose is undoubtedly now trying to round them up. I will try and do what I can to break this up. Meantime, send me any orders that may be appropriate, and I will follow them. Meantime, I have a few thoughts on that tough problem, the tariff question, which I shall be pleased to submit to you for consideration in case this letter itself does not use up too much of your valuable time. Very sincerely yours Cassius E. Gillette CEG-L [* S. Van Valkenberg*]AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN GREAT BRITAIN THE CENTRAL NEWS LIMITED 5 NEW BRIDGE ST. LONDON, E. C. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES IN LEADING CITIES OF ALL FOREIGN COUNTRIES General Advertising Agents Telephone 3891 BROAD Cable Address FRANKINI Albert Frank & Company ESTABLISHED 1872 STOCK QUOTATION TELEGRAPH BLDG. 26-28 Beaver Street, N.Y. JAMES RASCOVAR, President BRANCH OFFICES CHICAGO 332 SOUTH LA SALLE ST. BOSTON 109 STATE STREET PHILADELPHIA 418-20 SANSOM STREET PITTSBURG 237 FOURTH AVENUE BALTIMORE 105 EQUITABLE BLDG. WASHINGTON 30 WYATT BUILDING CINCINNATI 6 AND 7 MITCHELL BLDG. NEW YORK Feb. 19, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Colonel:- The enclosed is being mailed this evening to newspapers throughout the country. Some time in the near future, I will be pleased to disclose the name of the author if you do not learn of it in the meantime. Very truly yours, [*Elias Goodman*]For enc see ca 3-19-12EXECUTIVE OFFICES STATE OF MISSOURI CITY OF JEFFERSON [*14*] February 19, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am enclosing to you herewith copy of a letter written to-day to Mr. Sims for your consideration. Very truly yours, [*H S Hadley*]COPY. EXECUTIVE OFFICES STATE OF MISSOURI CITY OF JEFFERSON Feb. 19, 1912 Hon. Edwin W. Sims, Secretary, National Roosevelt Committee, CHICAGO. My dear Mr. Sims: In compliance with a night telegram of Mr. Knox, received yesterday, I sent Mr. Evans to Chicago, and presume that, by this time, he has seen you. In a letter received from Colonel Roosevelt last week he speaks of having Mr. Ward, the National Committeeman from New York, on the Executive Committee. I think it very important that this Committee should be promptly appointed. I think there should be some man on this Committee whose work it would be to particularly look after conditions west of the Mississippi. I do not want myself to serve upon this Committee. I am giving all my time and attention to affairs here in Missouri, and am not able to look after matters outside the State, or to make speeches outside the State. I suggested when in Chicago the name of Mr. Thomas K. Niedringhaus, St. Louis. I believe that Mr. Walter S. Dickey, of Kansas City, would be a better selection, on account of his location, if he could be induced to serve, and I believe he could be induced to serve if the request came from Colonel Roosevelt himself.2 Four Countries in the Third Congressional District selected delegates upon Saturday. In Gentry and DeKalb Counties, where there were primaries, we won the contest by majorities of, approximately, five to one; in Daviess County the vote at the convention in favor of Colonel Roosevelt instructions was about ten to one, and without contest or opposition Roosevelt delegates were selected. In Harrison County, although the Roosevelt forsees outnumbered the Taft forces three to one in a mass convention, the chairman of the county committee undertood to gavel through Taft instructions, with the result that there will be contesting delegations from that county. We have overwhelmingly carried this district for Roosevelt, and there will either be Roosevelt instructions on the 29th, or else there will be contesting delegations from that district. There is a great necessity, however, of a concentrated National organisation in the hands of experienced politicans, as well as a prompt declaration from Colonel Roosevelt of his willingness to accept. Persistant misrepresentation along this line by Federal appointees in this State is having some injurious affect. That declaration should by no means be delayed upon this week. In view of the assurances already given that it will be forthcoming it would be very injurious if it were not made, Very truly yours, (Signed) Herbert S. Hadley.Hugh T. Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. Feb. 19, 1912. [*11.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Colonel:- I was deeply appreciative of your sending the book on "New Nationalism." Would you mind putting your autograph on the fly leaf? This would doubly enhance its value. I don't think there can be any further doubt as to your position on the tariff as your speech did not mince matters. The enclosed clippings may be of interest. Mr. Caswell is a first class delegate for this State. We have announced that the Roosevelt campaign will have nothing to do with the gubernatorial campaign. The only unfortunate part about his selection is the fact that he is the right hand man of Lieutenant Governor Gordon, who is contesting the fight with Governor Eberhart. here is some objection to every man, however, and he is a shrewd politician, more likely to be on the square than most of them. The interesting part of this situation, so far as I am concerned, is the way that everybody has tired to jump on the bandwagon. In getting on, they want to shoulder everyone else off and leave them behind in a crowd of dust if possible. I suggested a plan to Judge Purdy which met with his approval, that we call a meeting in this district of those interested in furthering your support and them let the people choose their own Chairman and Secretary and such Committees as may be necessary to make this organization permanent. This means that the Roosevelt Hugh T Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. Feb. 19, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, #2. sentiment will never be manufactured. It will come directly from the people. If we know you at all, we think that is just exactly what your position will be. Anyway, we are willing to wager upon it. Kindly let me know if you will put your autograph in the book, and if so, I shall return it for this purpose. Sincerely yours, Hugh T. Halbert HTH-S Enc.For enc see 3-17-12Webster Grove, Mo. Feby 19th 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y, My dear Sir: Yours to hand an noted. In reply will say I have a letter from the Roosevelt National Committee, they request that I work with Hon. HS. Hadley, am expecting to hear from him with a line of procedure at anytime, and believe me there is no living man I could work more willingly for. Some of my people are with Mr. Taft saying you were too rigid in the discharge of the Brownsville soldiers, I was in the Saloon where this trouble occurred and dont believe there is a man, who can so ably defend your actions. Some try make belief that you will not accept the nomination but I know you to be too broad a man to ignore the pressing needs of the American Public, Yours very truly, T B Hale, box 273 600 Riverside Drive N.Y. City Feb. 19 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt I am one of your sincere admirers I think you are a typical American and like you for it. I should like to see you President again but don't want to see you run this yearfor the following reasons 1st Mr Taft was your choice and it would not look nice to see you opposing his second term. 2. I think The Democrats will win & I would sooner see Mr Taft beaten than you. 3. I know you have millions of friends But you have some enemies. Wait till 1916 and your enemies will not be heard To other reasons. I add my fear that your recent conduct not in Rome would be unfairly used as a weapon. Believe me Yours very truly James H HardyK.O.K.A. C.M.A. Boy Scouts, K.O.H.C. C. LAWRENCE HARRIS Boycraft Expert 520 1/2 Nicollet Ave. Room 409 Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 19, 1912. [handwritten note at top margin] 20,10. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear sir,- The Coming Men of America is an organization of boys who are pledge to "Seek high thought and love of Truth and to follow all that makes a Man". Their motto is "Manliness in Muscle, Mind, and Morals". The organization is in active existence in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minn. and in Worcester, Mass. It has existed in five different states. The Ritual of the Order has been pronounced excellent and it has proved a boon to all"Boy Workers" who have tried it. Pres. Taft and Gov. Eberhardt are among our Honorary Members. Their letters of acceptance are among the chief treasures of the Camps who hold them. At a Conclave held Feb. 12, 1912 you were proposed and accepted as an Honorary Life Member of the C. M. A. Your badge is enclosed herewith. We trust that we may be honored by your acceptance. Letter of acceptance should be addressed to Louis Fruichtman, O. 620 1/2 Nicollet Ave. Room 409 Minneapolis, Minn. Personally I wish to say that your acceptance will aid a good work. These boys are all from the poorer classes and need all the help and encouragement possible. It need not say that all are admirers of "Teddy" and although Taft has been a member since his visit here, yet I think you have more followers than he. Thanking you for a consideration of this matter I remain Sincerely yours, Chester L. HarrisFor enc see ca 2-19-12[*[Feb. 19, 1912]*] My dear Mr Roosevelt It was with a sense of the deepest disappointment that I read in The N. Y Times on Monday that you would doubtless say "Yes" to "the call sent by some eight governors of the states." Your name had spelled Principle in capital letters - and now you will permit mad ambition incited by some eight men, who are really very unimportant individuals - other than governors of these states - and they are not serving these states - whey they act without anyauthority in trying to influence the political opinion of the day - by forming one political party - and not the political party which elected them to the office which they are not filling with dignity and honor. Again, you have restated your promise not to accept another nomination, and you can't break your promise, without putting yourself into your "Ananias Club” so called by the Press. You forced the public to accept our President, Mr Taft, and grant that he has made errors, his administration merits him another termof office - and you should support your offspring in this political world - as you would one of your children, should he be in error. I am aware I have added nothing more than has been told you more ably than can I - but it is from a woman keeping alive to the affairs of the day - and I fear your defeat - ignominious - should you enter the field as a candidate for re-election to the Presidency. It is an honor, few men attain - and it isn't right for one man to allow his love of power and place to overreach his sense of Truth. Your election wouldnot put an end to the Business Unrest. This uneasiness will continue as long as men forget that the Golden Rule must be applied t these business relations, as well as t individuals. I shall hope the Press of Monday has been incorrectly informed of your intentions. With most sincere regard for all you have done. and have been. Very truly (Miss Helen M Harvey) 410 Delaware Ave Buffalo NY Nineteenth of February Colonel Theodore RooseveltERNEST HARVIER 1193 BROADWAY NEW YORK February 19, 1912. Dear Mr. President: I had a talk on Friday with Mr. Steddard [as] [????] and later met at the MAIL office Mr. Bates, and on Saturday at the City Club, G. H. Payne. I find no reason to alter my opinion as to conditions of local sentiment especially among Democrats of independent views. Best wishes for your trip to Columbus. Yours faithfully, Ernest Harvier[*Ans Knox*] COOPER B. HATCH JOESPH H. FORSYTH COOPER B. HATCH & CO. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 211 MARKET STREET COLLECTIONS OF RENTS A SPECIALTY FIRE INSURANCE CAMDEN. N.J., Feb. 19th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: - I wish to join the vast majority of the citizens of this Country in petitioning you to accept the nomination for the Presidency. Our people believe you to be the one fearless executive who will further the splendid work inaugurated by you during your last administration. I again desire to tender my best efforts and support, as in the past, and would add that, in my judgement, you are the only man who can hold New Jersey in the Republican column, and I trust that you may consent to become our candidate and give us the additional honor of placing our state where it rightfully belongs. Again urging you to champion the cause of the people as their President and good friend, I remain Yours to command, Cooper B. Hatch Ex Sheriff of Camden CoHAVERS & FAGAN E. A. HAVERS, PROP. KODAKS, STEREOPTICANS AND PHOTO SUPPLIES 83 NASSAU STREET, N. Y. [*4.*] February 19th 1912 Theodore Roosevelt Esq., Outlook Co., 287 -- 4th Ave ., City. Dear Sir :- I had some communications with you during the time that you were President but I expect that my name was lost in the great rush of National business. I have taken the liberty to enclose you a circular of a Moving Picture Machine for home use. This Machine takes the standard film, and will run one thousand feet, making it the most ideal home and church Machine; a bright electric arc light being obtained from an incondescent socket. Several prominent gentlemen are interested in the demonstration of this Machine, and I thought perhaps might like to make arrangements for a demonstration at your home or office. I would however like to interview you upon the subject. Yours very truly, Edwin A. Havers[RUDOLF O. VON BAYER] President WILLIAM H. SULFLOW, Vice-President DONALD M. HILLS, Treasurer CHARLES MCINERNEY, Secretary TELEPHONE 4663 MURRAY HILL CAPITAL, $100,000 Manning Securities Co. Marbridge Building Broadway and 34th Street New York City February 19th 1912 FISCAL AGENTS: EASTMAN REALTY CO. [*14*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 287 - Fourth Avenue New York Mr dear Mr. Roosevelt: A young Kansas cousin of mine, who has never before been so far East, is making a week's visit here - Last might, in discussing politics, he said very warmly "Kansas is red hot for Teddy Roosevelt!" and after that would talk of nothing else. It is very plain that the only thing necessary on this trip to fill his cup of happiness to overflowing would be the opportunity of meeting you, if only for a moment. And so, though I realize that I may be asking the impossible, may I bring him to your office some day this week? The writer had the great pleasure of meeting you at Williams in June, 1905, where I was an undergraduate at the time you attended Commencement exercises there. Very respectfully yours Donald M. HillsSupreme Court of the United States, Washington, D. C. February 19. 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt An English author of distinction, Mrs Wm K. Clifford, does not want to be an American without meeting you. As she is an old friend of mine to whom I am indebted for many hospitalities I am anxious to forward her laudable desire and hope that you may be able to to spare a few moments to that end. Sincerely yours O. W. HolmesWHOLESALE BAKERS 2900-2914 WELTON STREET TELEPHONES MAIN 6804 MAIN 6805 P.O. BOX 553 Form 13 - 5M - 9-09 MACKLEM BAKING HONEY BREAD GOOD TO THE LAST CRUMB DENVER, COLO., Feb 19 [1912?] [*2*] Col. T. Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir: Would thank you to kindly answer the following question to settle an argument. The contention is that Genl. Leonard Wood the present commanding General of the U.S. Army was Col. of the Roosevelt Rough Riders. This is denied. Thanking you in advance for a reply I am, Very truly yours, G.W. Ingram, 2630 Curtis St. Denver Col. [[shorthand]]Vereinigung Alter Deutscher Studenten in Amerika Ehrenmitglieder: Seine K[?]nigl. Hohelt Prinz Heinrich von Preussen. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Pr[?]sident: CARL PFISTER. Festausschuss zum IOj[?]hrigen Stiftungsfest: ALBERT J. W. KERN, Vorsitzer. KARL HERZOG HENRY G. KRAUSE C. VON RAMDOHR H. E. BENEDIX, Schriftf[?]hrer. [*W.*] Jamaica, New York, February 10. 1912. To our Honorary Member, Doctor Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. Dear Commilito: "The Union of Former German Students in America" is celebrating on March 9th 1912 her 10th birthday in the Club house of the Orion, 59th Str., Cor. Park Ave. NewYork City. As we expect to have this time every member of our great family with us, we cannot afford to miss you, the only honorary member of the society in the United States. We therefore extend to you the most cordial invitation to join us, and if you care to do so, to address your fellow-members on any subject you may choose. Every one of us is proud of our honorary member and eager to make your personal acquaintance. Kindly favor us with an answer at your earliest convenience. We hope it will be in the affirmative. In the name of the Society, Faithfully Yours Albert J. W. Kern. Chairman, Committee on arrangements. [*4.*] KEYSTONE BADGE CO., 612-614 COURT STREET. READING, PA., Feb. 19, 1912. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:= We have been in receipt of a number of inquiries for buttons for campaign purposes containing your likeness and in order to give our customers the right thing would appreciate one of your latest photographs with privilege of using it for above mentioned purpose. If you do not have one and will advise us as to where we can procure same, it will be appreciated. Thanking you in advance for this favor, we beg to remain, Yours very truly, KEYSTONE BADGE CO. GIMLogansport, Indiana, February 19th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Col. Roosevelt: Many thanks for your letter to Tyler. I know it will give you great pleasure to hear that he has accepted the play and it will be put on "early next Autumn". We have a meeting here Wednesday to start things in this District and it will start big in a few days. I'm going to run for delegate in this district and make a speaking canvass, unless they want me to run "at-large". Or if somebody else is the fellow, I'm for him and will tear loose just the same. There's absolutely no doubt about the sentiment. Very sincerely yours Frederick Landis Mr. Lackey, who will call with Mr. Wise, would be a capital candidate from the Richmond district.NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER R. R. WEST SHORE R. R. PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT. 1216 BROADWAY, W. V. LIFSEY [E. J. OHAYER, JR.] GENERAL EASTERN PASSENGER AGENT. NEW YORK, Feb. 19th, 1912 SUBJECT: Transportation Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City Dear Sir:– We beg to enclose you herewith bill for transportation furnished you for your trip, Columbus, O. to New York February 21st, and shall be glad to have your check in settlement at your convenience. Very truly yours, W.V. Lifsey [*H*] T G.E.P.A.C. A. LINDBERGH, 6TH DIST. MINN. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON February 19, 1912 Mr. Frank Harper, New York City, N. Y. My dear Mr. Harper;- Replying to yours of the 17th, I do not think that I shall be able to call on Mr. Roosevelt either Tuesday or Friday. Some matters are pending here now that I can not well leave. I will confer with you later about another date. Respectfully, C A Lindbergh By. A. M. Gorman Sec.TERMS OF COURT. LOUISVILLE--Second Mondays in March and October. PADUCAN--Third Mondays in April and November. OWENSBORO--Fourth Monday in November and first Monday in May. BOWLING GREEN--Third Monday in May and second Monday in December. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. OFFICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY. LOUISVILLE. 2 February 19th, 1912. Col.Theodore Roosevelt, "THE OUTLOOK", New York,N.Y. My dear Colonel: To write or not to write, that's the question. Whether 'tis better to keep silent and not to speak when the occasion demands it,or by a word to express an opinion which may not be welcome. To write,to offend. Aye that's the rub. What words may be misconstrued, what intent twisted into meanings never dreamed of by the author. Your candidacy at this time would be a serious mistake upon your part in my opinion,and besides would greatly embarrass many of your friends who are your friends solely on your account and not because they have an interest in changing party leadership or a desire to punish the President on account of personal pique or individual grievances. These friends,myself among them,are inclined to support that President as a proper,even a necessary course,if we are to preserve a semblance of party solidarity and a hope of party success. Judge Taft was your choice of a successor. I opposed his nomination but was defeated by the practical unanimity of other Federal officeholders in supporting him. He2. was elected and has accomplished much which I approve. He is a candidate for re-election. To refuse to nominate him is a direct repudiation of his administration. No party, I believe, has ever repudiated its own administration and succeeded in electing its candidate. It is as if we should say to the voters---"You entrusted us with power four years ago and we have failed to make good; we therefore ask a vote of confidence". There is my judgment no such crisis in public affairs as would warrant you, under the idea of a patriotic duty to serve the public, in taking the risk of a personal defeat. There does not appear to me to be any such spontaneous support as would indicate a general demand for your becoming a candidate at this time. To a practical politician there is nothing strange in the opposition of eight Governors to the President, nor is there much inspiration in their support. We know that in practice there has for many years been friction between State and Federal officers. A governor can not appreciate the custom which turns patronage over to friendly Senators when he (the Governor) is the executive head of the State. During your seven and a half years you wisely deferred action on that vexing question, the revision of the tariff. For at least four years you agitated the question of regulating harmful trusts and raised the public indignation against them to a point of frenzy which did not always discriminate, as you did, between the honest and dishonest methods of "big business". The concrete work of making a satisfactory tariff (an utter impossibility) and of regulating unlawful combinations remained very largely to be3. worked out under Mr. Taft. He has, after his first experience with a tariff made in the old way, gone about the revision in a wise conservative manner calculated to produce reasonably satisfactory results without a serious shock to business. The law provides the method of dissolving and regulating trusts and he has applied it with vigor and a large measure of success. The construction of the Panama Canal has progressed beyond the hope of those who planned the detailed work and there has been no charge of graft or jobbery. The establishment of Postal Savings Banks has met the hearty approval of the public. The proposed peace treaties, while possibly of little practical value as a direct means of preventing wars, are nevertheless of much value as evangels of peace which will tend to educate the nations of the world in the commendable habit of thinking along peace lines. The Post Office Department has achieved a notable result in financial management. I regard the work of the Department of Justice as especially worthy of note. Upon the whole I do not believe you have cause to blush for the conduct of the man whom you asked the Republican party to nominate and the American people to elect as your successor. It is clear, that you can be nominated, if at all, only after a bitter contest with the supporters of the President. Success after such struggle would be exceedingly doubtful no matter which succeeded in the preliminary fight. I have voted for you in two conventions. You are universally popular at home and abroad. You inspire enthusiasm. Men applaud you even when voting against you. Men read what you say with interest4. and admire the vigor and directness of your style though they may dispute your premises and deny the logic of your conclusions. All men accord to you patriotism, honesty of purpose and integrity of statement. You are recognized as a man above greed for abnormal wealth or the use of the methods too often adopted in its acquisition. Your position as the first citizen of the world is a handicap upon your freedom of action. All eyes are upon you. It requires almost superhuman wisdom to meet the obligations which your position as a leader of world-thought places upon you. Non-action is less harmful, usually, than wrong action. "When in doubt, dont", is a curt but wise saw. I shall not discount my personal friendship for you by offering an apology for this letter. You are broad enough and big enough to appreciate advice even though you may not finally follow the course suggested. Very truly, G. W. Long.Williamsport, Md. Feb. 19, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My dear Mr. Rosevelt, The within invitation and program will explain itself in part only. Since you were in the Executive Mansion and appointed your Country Wide Commission, I have been made to wonder how far your efforts might prove themselves feasible. My school is a district one, with only fifteen on roll, located five miles from Williamsport, Md., which is connected with Hagerstown by trolley.With the consent of our County School Board, I have arranged for the rendering of the enclosed program. Fully conscious of how busy you are at present. I beg, at least, your endorsement of my efforts, to say nothing of how much more happy your presence and an address would make us. Kindly regard me, sir, an advocate of what you have done for the American people, and wishing you a farther opportunity to do much more, I am yours Very truly Joshua Long.[*a*] Marion, Ohio Feb. 19, '12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Mass. Dear Sir: I am one of the affirmative speakers in a debate between the Junior and Senior classes of the Marion High School. The question "Resolved that the policy of a Protective Tariff should be retained by the United States is arousing general political interest. Will you please name me some points to establishthe protective policy. Thank you for your favor. I am very sincerely yours, Glenn A. McCleary 34 Pearl St. Marion, Ohio.Fayetteville, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel: I am but one of many thousands of men engaged in agriculture anxious to see you become our candidate for President. We believe you are the only man whom the Republican party can elect and also that you are the best man for the office when elected. I believe from many years of association among the farmers of this State and elsewhere that you would have the most loyal and enthusiastic support of the agricultural population of our country, as well as the laboring classes in general. I hope you may conclude to give us a chance to vote for you. Yours very truly, John McLennan52 THE NEW YORK HERALD PERSONAL:-- February 19, 1912. NEW YORK.......19 My dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- I'm willing to leave the HERALD and offer my services if I can help out in anyway in the campaign before the National Convention. My acquaintance among the Republicans throughout the country is as wide as that enjoyed by any of the Washington correspondents. I am willing to do anything that will advance the cause, and result in your nomination. Unlike some of the newspaper men, whom, I am told, have been welcome visitors at Sagamor's Hill within the last few weeks, my loyalty to you and the principles for which you stand, did not undergo a change after you become "a political corpse", to use the wordsTHE NEW YORK HERALD NEW YORK, 19 (2) of some of those who now profess great friendship, when Mr. Stimsn was defeated for Governor. I am certain I can be of assistance in the South of in the Roosevelt Headquarters in New York or Washington. Without your knowledge I already have done much to get my friends in Montana in line. They are men, too, who are going to throw the State to you at Chicago. If you fail of nomination at Chicago or election in November, I still will be steadfast in my loyalty. Faithfully yours, Roscoe C. Mitchell Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York, N. Y.American's Organization of Automobilists "American Motorist" Official Publication OFFICE CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 437 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK [*AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION A A A*] OFFICERS ROBERT P. HOOPER, PRESIDENT PENNSYLVANIA MOTOR FEDERATION FRANK M. JOYCE, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT MINNESOTA STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION LAURENS ENOS, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT NEW YORK STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION C. L. BONIFIELD, 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT OHIO STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION RALPH W. SMITH. 4TH VICE-PRESIDENT F. L. BAKER, 5TH VICE -PRESIDENT A. G. BATCHELDER CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 437 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK H. A. BONNELL, TRASURER ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE CLUBS OF NEW JERSEY JOHN N. BROOKS, SECRETARY CONNECTICUT STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ROBERT P. HOOPER, PRESIDENT A. G. BATCHELDER, CHAIRMAN LEWIS R. SPEARS F. T. STAPLES FRANK G. WEBB H. L. VAIL P. J. WALKER H. E. COFFIN FRANK M. JOYCE J. H. WEEKS E. C. SMITH A. H. KNOLL J. H. EDWARDS DR. A. P. OVERGAARD H. J. CLARK C. M. ROBINSON JOHN A. WILSON DAVID BEECROFT JOHN N. BROOKS POWELL EVANS P. M. MILNER PRESTON BELVIN J. P. COGHLIN PAUL C. WOLFF JAMES T. DROUGHT S. A. MILES F. C. BATTEY CHARLES E. DOE EDWIN S. GEORGE H. A, BONNELL H. CRIM PECK H. B. RACI W. E. MOYER H. M. ROWE S. D. CAPEN H. L. GORDON WM. M. STEVENSON OLIVER QUAYLE W. E. METZGER C. H. VERSCHOYLE INCLUDING CHAIRMEN OF BOARDS CHARLES THADDEUS TERRY, LEGISLATIVE BOARD 100 BROADWAY, NEW YORK WILLIAM SCHIMPF, CONTEST BOARD 437 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK GEORGE C. DIEHL, GOOD ROAD BOARD 675 ELLICOTT SQUARE, BUFFALO, N. Y. HOWARD LONGSTRETH TOURING INFORMATION BOARD 487 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. February 19, 1912. [*6.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir: The writer while recently at the National automobile show in Chicago, in order to learn the political opinion of the automobile trade, took a straw vote among the manufacturers, salesmen and dealers, and I thought possibly you might be interested in the result. The vote stood: Roosevelt 760: Taft 86: LaFollette 12. The Democratic vote stood: Wilson 43; Harmon 26; Clark 13: Underwood 4: Harrison 2. This would indicate that the automobile trade is largely Republican in politics. I trust you will not feel offended that I am blening information with a request. Your name is not on the roster of the American Association membership list and we would be very glad if you would strengthen our cause in behalf of good roads, etc., by becoming a member of the Association. Enclosed, please find our application blank and some literature in regard to this National organization of motorists, representing 42 State associations and comprising 51,000 members. Wishing you all the success in the world, I remain. Very truly yours, W J Morgan Advertising Manager. "American Motorist" - Official Publication. WJM/ABTE. F. BERRY, President CHAS. B. NORRIS, Recording Secretary, Bus. Phone —Citizen 4058, Res. Phone — E. 3144 RALPH BULKLEY, Treasurer O. P. HOPKINS, Vice President OTHO NOBLE, Commander C. A. LEACH, Corresponding Secretary Trustees Willis G. Bowland Arthur Cowley Chas. A. Pearce Fred M. Sayre Homer Z. Bostwick Wm. S. Carlisle Membership Committee John R. King John L. Montfort W. D. McKinney Campaign Committee John F. Carlisle J. C. Nailor R. J. Williams The Buckeye Republican Club 9½ SOUTH HIGH STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO CITIZENS 6275 House Committee J. E. Jack C. V. Taylor Z. E. Amlin Entertainment Committee Wm. C. Kennedy H. E. Owen J. B. Miles Finance Committee W. A. James Grant Allison C. E. Underwood [*9.*] Columbus, Ohio, Feby I9th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Associate Editor, The Outlook, New York City, Dear Sir; The Buckeye Republican Club in special Session assembled, unanimously voted their cordial invitation to you to be their honored guest at the Annual Washington Ball, given by the Club on the evening of Feby 21St. It becomes my pleasant duty to convey to you the hearty and sincere action of the Club with the hope that you may be able to be with us on this occasion. Very respectfully, C. B. Norris Secretary.[*7.*] 60 WEST 58TH STREET New York, February 19th, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Under separate enclosure I am leaving five mailing copies of the "Appeal" of the Boone and Crockett Club. It is because I feel sure that you will be interested in this, and that you will be willing to interest some of your friends outside of the Club, that I am sending you these mailing copies. It is needless to emphasize to one who is interested in the Preservation of our Big Game, the necessity for the immediate work, which the Club proposes to do. I remain, Very sincerely yours. Lewis R. MorrisCODES: { J. K. ARMSBY & CO. { REVISED ECONOMY. S.S.PARSONS, Pres. AL.MUNGER, Vice-Pres. MILO L. ROWELL, Sec. Tel. Main 140. - PARSON CO. OUR STOCKTON HOUSE OUR POTATO BUYER HOBBS PARSONS CO WHOLESALE PRODUCT OUR FRESNO HOUSE. Hobbs Parsons Co. FRESNO- STOCKTON OUR SPECIALITIES: POTATOES AND ONIONS IN CARLOAD LOTS. WHOLESALE FRUIT AND PRODUCE Fresno,. Cal., 2/19/12 190 [*33*] Hon. Theo Roosevelt, New York City. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I know that you are a very busy man, but knowing also that you are a Christian man, I am taking the liberty of writing you. As Superintendent of the Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church of this City, I am deeply interested, as are the other Superintendents of the City, in keeping the large number of boys and young men now enrolled in our schools interested in Bible Study, in order to hold them for the Church and for the Master. We are fortunate at the present time in having most of our boys' and young men's classes in charge of business or professional men, and it is very noticeable that by their influence, as well as their teaching, they are doing a splendid work. Following up this experience, we are anxious to have a testimony from you. Such a testimony from a well known statesman, who at the same time acknowledges allegiance to Jesus Christ, would be of inestimable value in influencing these young men and boys in choosing whom they will serve. If you can only take time to dictate us a few lines, using your regular business stationary, setting forth the esteem in which you hold the Bible, and especially the simple testamony that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and have found joy and profit in His service, this will be greatly appreciated. Your reply will not be published. We would like the privilege of reading your letter before the different Sunday Schools of the City, and before the Bible Classes of the Young Mens Christian Association. Trusting that I may have the honor of a reply at your convenience, I am Yours very truly A. L. Munger. ALM/AC[*a*] Luther L. Newman 147 Linden St., Harrisburg, Pa. Feb. 19, 1912 Col. Roosevelt, Dear Sir: The debating team to which I belong is going to hold a debate on the question. Resolved: That a man can better serve his country by consistently supporting one party than by being an Independent voter. The side to which I belong has taken the negative of the question. This is going to be an inter-collegiate affair and I write you to know if you would kindly send me a few facts on the negative of this question. Hoping that this will not require too much of your time & patiently awaiting your answer I remain Respectfully yours Luther L. Newman Jr.Form 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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 Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT THE WESTERN UNION BUILDING, 195 Broadway, N.Y. ALWAYS OPEN [*84 me*] 172 5th Ave. FEB 20 1912 D167 w cl 51 NL. Washington DC Feb 19-12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, Newyork. Mailed you letter tonight to which would like reply by telegraph In your speech page 395 Column 2 you say California Oregon and Arizona have recall of judges. This is not true of Arizona which voted recall out of constitution in order to comply with Tafts condition of statehood. J C O'Laughlin 1246AM.February 19, 1912 We read so much about our "Country dear". La Follett, and Taft and Wilson never fear" What have they ever done Sure this County -s overrun For the want of proper guidense through the Storm Nexst President Election, "Teddy dear" You.ll be with us ones again, never fear". You are still the peoples Pet And we never can forget What we owe you from the Year of, 98. Whom made the Spaniards rue "Teddy dear". As the battle of San Juan, never rear" And whom made the Trusts bewail Swering [?] but it could By the hand they had discounted in the Deal Whom boo[t]ted Civil Service "Teddy dear". And strangled Tammany Hall never fear We will give three rousing Cheers For our Teddy will be there as our President iggen in 1912 To the Honorable Colonel Theodore Rosevelt Oyster Bay Sagamore Hill New York This is how the most of the Hodson County Republicans will vote next President Election and wishing you ever good Luck and Prosperity I am Respectfully A Rosevelt Voter Waldo Olsen West Hoboken New Jersey 319 Traphagen StDARBY O'MALLEY Farm Hands and City Property Bought and Sold FARM LOANS MADE AND NEGOTIATED VALLEY CITY, N. D. Feby 19 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York. N. Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt I am very thankful for receiving your kind letter this morning. Rest assured it will be treated "private and Confidential" or any other matter that you may see fit to write me about. I am 60 years of age and ought to have horse sense by this time. I used to be a Democrat up until the time you were President but my admiration for the very able manner in which you handled the Administration when you were President made me a Republican - assuring you of my continued support and best wishes - I am very Truly Darby O'Malley[*730*] [*[2-19-12]*] Form 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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 Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*MS*] RECEIVED AT THE WESTERN UNION BUILDING, 195 Broadway, N.Y. ALWAYS OPEN FEB 20 1912 X157 Ms C 87 Sf JH 50 NL Oakland Cala 19 [*47.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt , New York . California is more than ever insistent that she have the opportunity to vote for you again. The developments of the last few days have very much encouraged our people to hope that they may have the opportunity - Governor Johnson is moderate when he says you will have enormous majority here. Geo C Pardee 5am 172 5th Ave FEB 20 1912[*4.*] P. J. Deering, President. R. B. Turner, Vice-Prest. S. W. Peregrine, Sec. and Treas. Authorized Capital, $200,000. Directors. L. J. Fobes, E. W. Stevens, H. M. Marshall, E. A. Wheeler, Maine Light, Heat and Power Co. INCORPORATED. Manufacturers of the OLD RELIABLE "PORTLAND SAFETY" PATENTED, PERFECT AUTOMATIC GASOLINE GAS MACHINE. 384 to 390 Fore Street, Portland, Maine. Light your house with 60c Gas. Heat your house with 25c Gas. No Extra Insurance. N. E. PHONE 6. In Class A. Fully Guaranteed. February 19th, 1912 Colonel, Theodore Roosevelt, Long Island, N.Y. Honorable Sir;- Please do not throw this in waste-basket, until you have briefly answered it. I know you are a busy man. So am I, but I have time, always, to write a man of your Calibre. Your fore-fathers, as well as mine, helped start the U.S.A. and you have done wonders in preserving the principals they started. You are the only man that can save the "Republican Party" from the Democrats this coming fall, and we old Republicans think it "your duty" to come out. "Just say you will accept nomination if the people want you." The people will "Elect you", and while the N.E. States will not give you a large majority, Maine will. And the "West" will be a "Land-slide" for you. I am not a politician, but I can get votes from the"fellow on the fence" and will ask nothing in return, only that you answer the following questions, I may go to So.Africa on a hunting trip, What make of rifle did you kill the most "Big game" with,? Lever action ____ Bolt action ____ Caliber ____ Was said rifle satisfactory,? Please write your answers on this sheet and kindly mail it in the enclosed envelope and greatly oblige,"your old friend." S. W. Peregrine 308 Spring St. Portland, Maine. SWP/W. I told him that Rosevelt and Taft were both fine presidents but that Taft was entitled to a second term. That the two ought to furnish good government for ten or twelve years He reported me in the Chronicle of Feb 15 as saying that we must elect Taft. That I had always been a strong supporter of Rosevelt, but he was playing 1922 Sacramento St San Francisco Feb 19 - 1912 Theodore Rosevelt Honored Sir. A new experience - I went to the city Hall to Register A Chronicle reporter asked me many questions. Did I approve of the bond issue - what about a third term? I told him that Rosevelt ought to have had another term as he was elected but once to be President fast & loose and that I couldnt tell where he stands - & I disapprove of his attitude toward Taft. I did not say any such thing. I could not criticize our former President. I have said all along that you both are working together Treasurer MacVeigh has told how it is. I would almost approve of a six year term for a good president with no reelection, thus giving him a chance to work for the government and not be tormented with the prattle of a half civilized people over a new election. With apologies for this intrusion Yours Sincerely Mrs. E.V.RobbinsPresident HENRY W. SEARS Middleboro Treasurer MARCUS L. FOSTER Cor. Central & Union Sts. Worcester Secretary ERNEST N. BAGG P. O. Box 817 Springfield The Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association ORGANIZED FOR MUTUAL PROTECTION, FOR THE ADVOCACY OF HONORABLE COMPETITION, FOR THE FAIR AND SQUARE DEAL TO ALL, AND FOR THE BETTERMENT OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS THE WORLD OVER Vice Presidents CHARLES K. FERRY, Pittsfield L. A. WILLISTON, Holyoke W. H. SAWYER, Worcester Directors for One Year E. E. STONE, Spencer CHARLES P. CHASE, Springfield WILLIAM A. FULLER, Clinton Directors for Two Years EDWIN BRADLEY, Holyoke EDWARD S. DECKER, Springfield MARCUS L. FOSTER Directors for Three Years J. L. TEMPLE, North Adams FRANK PALMER, Great Barrington WILLIAM B. GAINES, Greenfield Membership Committee CHARLES K. FERRY, Chairman PLINY W. WOOD, Worcester CHARLES S. POTTER, Springfield F. K. SOUTHWORTH, Ware EDMUND WOOD, New Bedford Legislative Committee CHARLES P. CHASE, Chairman WILLIAM B. GAINES MARCUS L. FOSTER, and C. MARSHALL FORREST, Lowell with the Secretary Middleboro, Mass., February 19, 1912. Hon Theodore Rosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I., [*W.*] Dear Sir;-- I notice by the papers this morning that you are to be in Boston Saturday the 24th, inst. The Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association, hold its Annual Meeting and Banquet at the New American House in Boston on that day, at 2 P.M., and would it be possible for you to be present at this banquet, if so we would guarantee you a royal welcome. If it would not be possible for you to banquet with us at 2 P.M. could you drop in during the post prandial exercises and give us a word of greeting? This esteemed favor would be greatly appreciated by the several hundred Lumber Dealers we expect to have present. If you can be present at any time during the afternoon will you kindly wire me at my expense and advise me where we can send conveyance for you and at what time. Sincerely hoping you can give us at least a few minutes of your valuable time, for which we would arrange to meet your convenience, I am, Yours very truly, Henry W. Sears, Pres. M.R.L.D.A.ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA-Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA-Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA-Hon. F. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS-Hon. Chauncey Dewwy, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS-Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY-Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN-Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS-Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI-Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA-Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE-Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY-Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA-Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA-Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO-Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA-Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON-Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON-Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA-Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING-Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Feb. 19, 1912 Hon. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook Office, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City. My dear Mr. Harper: A letter has just been received from Governor Wm. E. Glasscock, of West Virginia containing the following advice: "We have just issued a call for a State meeting of those favoring the nomination of Roosevelt to be held in Parkersburg, this State, on Thursday, February 29th at 1:30 P.M. The call for this meeting is signed by representative Republicans from forty-five of the fifty-five counties represented if we had taken a little more time for it. The greatest difficulty we have here is on account of the press of the State being very largely against us. So many of the papers are under the influence and in fact the control of federal office holders." This is respectfully submitted for your information. Very truly yours, [Signature] Secretary. M'K/RALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA-Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA-Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA-Hon. F. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS-Hon. Chauncey Dewwy, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS-Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY-Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN-Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS-Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI-Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA-Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE-Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY-Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA-Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA-Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO-Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA-Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON-Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON-Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA-Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING-Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Feb. 19th, 1912. Hon. Frank Harper, %Outlook, New York City, N.Y. Dear Mr. Harper:- We have had several inquiries for various sorts of "campaign literature." The last one, today, inquired for facts about Col. Roosevelt's activity regarding the Panama Canal. Have you anything there, at hand, that might be useful in answering such queries? Sincerely yours, [Signature] Secretary. Sx/ELALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA-Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA-Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA-Hon. F. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS-Hon. Chauncey Dewwy, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS-Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY-Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN-Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS-Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI-Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA-Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE-Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY-Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA-Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA-Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO-Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA-Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON-Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON-Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA-Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING-Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Feb. 19, 1912 Mr. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City, My dear Mr. Harper: Enclosed please find copy of correspondence sent to us by Governor Osborn at Michigan, which is submitted to you for such disposition as you may wish to make of it. With best wishes, Very truly yours, E. W. Sims Secretary. M'K/R Enc.[*[For 2 encls see 2-10-12]*]ALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA-Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA-Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA-Hon. F. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS-Hon. Chauncey Dewwy, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS-Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY-Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN-Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS-Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI-Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA-Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE-Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY-Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA-Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA-Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO-Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA-Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON-Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON-Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA-Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING-Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Feb. 19, 1912 Hon. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City. My dear Mr. Harper: Mr. Arthur G. Shoup, of Alaska, who is a man of action and intelligence, advises me from Brogan, Oregon, that he will leave for Alaska the first of March. Mr. Shoup states that he would be very glad to inaugurate a movement to combine the sentiment in favor of Colonel Roosevelt that exists in Alaska, in order that some concrete results may be obtained. It occurred to me that you might know of some one in Alaska with whom he could communicate before taking action; and also that you would know if there is any existing reason why Mr. Shoup should not go ahead with his own ideas as regards forming a Roosevelt Club. Will you kindly favor me with your suggestions? Wish best wishes, I remain, Yours very truly E.W. Sims Secretary. M'K/RALEXANDER H. REVELL, Chairman EDWARD J. BRUNDAGE, Vice Chairman DWIGHT LAWRENCE, Treasurer EDWIN W. SIMS, Secretary ALABAMA-Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham ARIZONA-Hon. Dwight B. Heard, Phoenix GEORGIA-Hon. F. H. Brinson, South Atlanta ILLINOIS-Hon. Chauncey Dewwy, Herbert S. Duncombe Lawrence Heyworth, Ralph Otis KANSAS-Governor W. R. Stubbs, Topeka KENTUCKY-Hon. D. C. Edwards, London MICHIGAN-Governor Chase S. Osborn, Lansing MASSACHUSETTS-Hon. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole MISSOURI-Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Jefferson City NEBRASKA-Governor Chester H. Aldrich, Lincoln NEW HAMPSHIRE-Governor Robert P. Bass, Concord NEW JERSEY-Hon. John Franklin Fort, Newark NORTH CAROLINA-Hon. Richmond Pearson, Raleigh. NORTH DAKOTA-Hon. L. B. Hanna, Bismarck OHIO-Hon. Arthur L. Garford, Elyria OKLAHOMA-Hon. J. E. Dyche, Oklahoma City OREGON-Hon. Frederick W. Mulkey, Portland WASHINGTON-Hon. George H. Walker, Olympia WEST VIRGINIA-Hon. William Seymour Edwards, Charleston WYOMING-Governor Joseph M. Carey, Cheyenne NATIONAL ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE CONGRESS HOTEL CHICAGO Feb. 19, 1912 Hon. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook Office, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City. My dear Mr. Harper: I am enclosing copies of two letters received from Lieutenant Governor Luce of Massachusetts. Possibly you may wish to refer same to Mr. Ward or some one in the East who could follow the matter up to advantage at close range. Very truly yours, Edwin W Sims Secretary. M'K/R enc?For encl see 2-9-12 2-18-12HENRY SNOW CHARLES L. WARD SNOW, WARD & CO. WHOLE SALE GOCERS AND FLOUR MERCHANTS 311 EXCHANGE PLACE OUR SPECIALTIES FLOUR MOLASSES AND SYRUP COFFEE, TEA, CANNED GOODS VINEGAR MD. TELEPHONE, COURTLAND 1094 C. & P. " ST. PAUL 3212 BALTIMORE. Feb. 19, 1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I write this to urge upon you your willingness to accept the nomination for President, if the coming convention at Chicago should decide to honor you with it. As to any hesitancy upon your part as to accepting a third term, would state in fact you have never served two whole terms, but even if you had, the people of the United States are certainly not afraid to trust any good many in office for the third term, feeling their absolute power to control the matter perfectly, of any usurpetion of power, if a President wished to assume it. While the writer of this voted for Mr. Taft, still he has given us such a weak, uncertain administration that we hardly feel justified in voting for him again. The country this time wants a man with principles and ideas of his own, who is not afraid to make enemies, if in doing so, he is following out the dictates of a true conscience. Mr. Taft apparently wishes to please everybody, which is simply an impossibility in this life, if a man wants to do right by right-doing people. If Mr. Taft should be nominated again there is absolutely no question in my mind, from my contact with men in this community and over this country that he will be defeated. In our family are five brothers, everyone of whom hes always noted the Republican ticket, to say nothing of our Parent and men childred, who are voters and out of the entire number, numbering at least eight votes. I do not believe two of them would vote aHENRY SNOW CHARLES L. [cut off] OUR SPECIALTIES FLOUR MOLASSES AND SYRUP COFFEE, TEA, CANNED GOODS VINEGAR MS. TELEPHONE, COURTLAND 1094 C. & P. " ST. PAUL 3212 SNOW, WARD & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS AND FLOUR MERCHANTS 311 EXCHANGE PLACE BALTIMORE, Feb. 19, 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, #2. second time for Mr. Taft and these men are not all in Baltimore, but are scattered through the country, some being in Chicago, some in Pittsburg and others in Baltimore and all came to their conclusion without consultation with the others. It would give me a great deal of pleasure to vote for you again as I did at your last election, but if you should decide not to run yourself, I certainly trust that by all means, you will use your valuable influence in giving us a stronger and more staple man than our present President. Yours truly, Henry Snow[*8,*] N. O. SOUTHWICK, 1553 BEACON STREET, BROOKLINE, MASS. February 19th, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I come to you a stranger full of trouble and distress and not knowing which way to turn for advice or help. I realize only too well how crowded your every moment is, but can you just spare just a few moments for me? I am a widow thirty-nine years of age, have my mother about seventy years of age also my invalid adopted daughter fourteen years of age, also my bother's orphaned daughter 15 years of age dependent upon me. My husband, Charles Jacob Southwick, died March 9th, 1904 leaving me financially very comfortable. Mr. Southwick had a life long friend in a Mr. W. A. Paine, of the stock brokerage firm, Paine, Webber & Co. Boston, Mr. Paine attended my husband's funeral and at that time spoke to me saying he had much sympathy for me & mine and would be pleased to give me his best advice or assistance at any time. Mr. Southwick was fifty-five years of age when he died, and had told me many times he had loaned Mr. Paine money when Paine was first starting in business, so I felt it quite natural for Mr.Paine to wish to reciprocate. He solicited and encouraged my confidence, and as I had no father, brother or husband I fell victim to his seeming interests in my family and so confided all my family, business and financial affairs in him, he is about sixty-five years of age. Mr. Paine & his firm invested and reinvested my money in Copper Stocks which they were directly interested in until in Feb. 1910 I discovered they had ruined me and I had almost nothing left, they having taken about eighty thousand dollars from me. When Mr. Paine found he had all I had and that there was nothing more for him he dropped me and would not help or encourage me one bit. I had never employed an attorney and did not wish to employ the man who Mr. Southwick had employed during his life time so did not know who to seek for advice as I had no near friends to confide in. In May, 1910 I wrote Attorney Gen. Wickersham, in Washington asking him to direct me to an attorney who would protect my interests, and he directed me to the law firm, Ropes, Gray & Gorham, #60 State Street, I immediately consulted Mr. Gorham and Mr. Clapp of the firm, they took no action until Jan. 6th, 1911 when they brought suit against Paine, Webber & Co. to recover, Mr. Robert M. Morse, counsel for Mr. Paine filed an demurrer and same was over-ruled. Ropes, Gray & Gorham are attorneys for the Boston Stock Exchange and represent several of the largest Stock brokers in Boston such as Lee, Higginson & Co. therefore they have personal interests and reasons for not wishing to press my case. Mr. Paine is rated at six millions and you may easily dmagine how helpless I am in trying to obtain my rights or justice, as money talks every time. If I could secure the services of a good attorney who would work for my interests I feel confident we could win my suit as I have a strong case and have all my papers, as well as a clear brain and an unusual memory for detail and accuracy. Can you recommend or even suggest a man in Boston who I could consult regarding same? I have very little money left and could not pay excessively but could pay something and the balance on settlement of case. I have far more energy and ambition than physical strength and have recently turned my pretty home into a boarding house to help support those dependent upon me.The late Col. Albert Clark, Sec. of the Home Market Club was a very near and dear friend of my family. I beg you please try direct me to some reliable attorney that I may try obtain justice from the man who has robbed me & mine so cruelly. Such treachery from a trusted friend as I have suffered from Mr. Paine is enough to drive a woman to desperation, and the laws should be sufficiently strong to protect an innocent woman from such wrong doing. I write you because I have no friends to advise me and I know you will direct me if you can. I have had the pleasure of meeting you several times at public receptions with my husband while stopping at the New Willard, in Washington some years ago. I am mailing this in care of the Outlook which I read regularly and enjoy so much. It is two years since this suit was brought and yet nothing is accomplished of consequence and I feel I must be doing something which will count and bring back my fortune and life. I thank you more than words can express for any kindness you may tender me and hope you will not feel I intruded in writing you. I am simply beside myself and do not know what to do. Very truly, Nellie O. Southwick I am not accustomed to a typewriter so ask you to please excuse mistakes.The late Col. Albert Clark, Sec. of the Home Market Club was a very near and dear friend of my family. I beg you please try direct me to some reliable attorney that I may try obtain justice from the man who has robbed me & mine so cruelly. Such treachery from a trusted friend as I have suffered from Mr. Paine is enough to drive a woman to desperation, and the laws should be sufficiently strong to protect an innocent woman from such a wrong doing. I write you because I have no friends to advise me and I know you will direct me if you can. I have had the pleasure of meeting you several times at public receptions with my husband while stopping at the New Willard, in Washington some years ago. I am mailing this in care of the Outlook which I read regularly and enjoy so much. It is two years ago since this suit was brought and yet nothing is accomplished of consequence and I feel I must be doing something which will count and bring back my fortune and life. I thank you more than words can express for any kindness you may tender me and hope you will not feel I intruded in writing you. I am simply beside myself and do not know what to do, Very truly, Nellie O. Southwick I am not accustomed to a typewriter so ask you to please excuse mistakes.[*5.*] TOWN AND GOWN MACKENZIE SCHOOL DOBBS FERRY, N. Y. GORDON BODENWEIN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDWARD S. SPAULDING, BUSINESS MANAGER 2/19/1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: Two years ago I purchased from Mssrs. Charles Scribner & Sons, a set of the Elkhorn Edition of your writings. Since then I have received two more volumes of the same set, namely "African Game Trails". I have also received from the Outlook Pub. Co. your "The New Nationalism" and "American Problems" I also find that your "Louisianna Cane brakes” has not been published in the Elkhorn Editon of "Out door Pastimes of an American Hunter". Can you tell me if all, or if any, of these will be published in this edition. Please permit me to say that I have enjoyed these books very much. especially the "Rough Riders". Thanking you in advance, I remain Sincerely yours Edward S. Spaulding Mackenzie School Dobbs Ferry N. Y.[*Ans*] Iola Kansas February 19th 1912 Hon Theardore Roosevelt Dear Sir I would like to take charge of your campaign her I understand practial politics having being brought up in the old 3rd ward Brook for New York now the 1st Assembly district under the leadership of M. J. [?]ady. I have been out here for the past year enjoying the Western climate for a change & rest The sentiment here is in your favour the western people like a progressive man This third term talk is too shallow to fool the clear headed Western man Taft is well thouht of by a great many here, yet you would receive a great many independent & Democratic votes as the Western people prefare a more progressive man for President. Iola's sentiment --is well thought of, in Allen County & throughout Kansas it is a City of hard working good citizens clean & straigt forward Thinking people I have talked with a great many farmers & others who stand ready to vote & work for your nomination & election I remain yours Respectfully William Sutcliffe P.S. My Brother is one of the leading surgeons here having built the St John Hospital & the Iola Santarium & is well known throughout the county WS William Sutcliffe Iola Kansas[*[2-19-12]*] 128 EAST 36TH STREET [*W.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- The Bryn Mawr club of New York begs that you will one day do them the honor to lunch with them, very privately, ( and modesty!) at their club house at 137 East 40th street! They are to a woman, your very ardent admirers and would, I promise you, give you very rapt and responsive attention, should you be willing to give them advice advice or admonitions or anything you will for fifteen minutes or so. There would be no other speakers - no other guests and we wouldn't Keep you above an hour or an hour and a half (if we should have to be content with that!) Could you give us a day between the 15th of March and the first of April, in case you are willing to come and wont you consider as favorably asas possible? I am an Oyster Bay neighbor and very appreciative of all the pressure that is brought to bear on you but also, I am aware of your liberality and so dare to be hopeful. I don't know why I limit you as to dates - as a matter of fact any day between now and the Summer would find us eager to welcome you! Very Sincerely yours, Katrina Ely Tiffany. President, Bryn Mawr Club of New York. (Mrs. Charles L.) Feb'y 19th 1912598 Central Ave. Brooklyn N. Y. Feb. 19/12 Col. Theodore Rosevelt! Dear Sir. Please let me know if you received the Pakage I sent to you two weeks ago containing a plaster mould of Ex-President McKinley, as I am afraid it might have gone astray. Respectfully J Wallerstein 598 Central Ave. Brooklyn[*Ans. Knox*] R.D. WARMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW ROOM 7 TITLE & TRUST BLDG. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City UNIONTOWN, PA. February 19 1912 Dear Sir: I am a Democrat. I voted for your electoral ticket instead of Hon. Judge Parker. You stood for Something and had the courage to try to do it. You have had the Honor, yet it would be an honor to our Country if we had a positive active man like you to serve it now. How Can you refuse if you love it. A man who Can do best must not shirk. I remain yours very respectfully R.D. WarmanJAMES C. WATERS, Jr. [*R.D.Y.*] [*Doesnt know about it*] [*3.*] Washington, D. C., February 19, 1912. To Mr. Harper, Secretary to Col. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: I have the honor to lay before you a memorandum of one of President Roosevelt's utterances, together with a notation of certain editorial comment occasioned thereby. Will you be so kind as to assist me, please, in locating the utterance referred to and the connection in which it was made? And if you can locate the editorial particularly mentioned, "Finding a Construction," will you kindly advise me the name of the publication in which it appeared? My recollection of the incident is that it took place toward the close of the President's administration, i.e., his last administration. It has been suggested that perhaps it was in connection with the proposed prosecution of certain newspapers in the United States for defamatory statements relating to the part certain prominent citizens played in getting Congress to appropriate $40,000,000 for purchase of the French interests in the Panama Canal project. This, however, I am unable to recall. I enclose postage stamp for reply and I assure you that any courtesy you may be pleased to show me in this behalf, will be most highly appreciated. Yours very respectfully, James C. Waters, Jr., 1339 T Street, N. W. 2 encls: memo. & stamp.not folded and addressed to His Excellency The American Minster Havana Cuba Mrs Robinson is going away tomorrow & would like to have the envelope before she goes. Yours truly E. B. Williams Sec’y Feb 19 [*[12?]*] [*[2-19-12]*] 9 EAST 63RD STREET My dear Mr Harper- Mrs Robinson thinks that the letter which Mr. Roosevelt sent her for Mr Alsop should have been in an addressed envelope as Mr Alsop could hardly present it to the American minister without one. Will you kindly mail to Mrs Robinson as as possible one of the large "Outlook" envelopes ( I have drawn the size inside of this sheet) His Excellency The American Minister Havana Cuba(2-19-12) [*1.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Its been a long time since I heard from you personally, thought I would drop you a line. I have turned my ranch over to my boy and I now live in town; I am too old to ride broncs and theres too many settlers; an honest man cant make a living any more with the rope, theres several people settled within twenty five miles of us, and if this keeps up we'll have to quit the country and find some place where its not so thickly settled. I have just "got on" to makingeasy money and turning my surplus wind into cash; I am writing Leife Insurance for the New York Leife and she's great business; no money invested and good returns. I travel around a good deal and I find about five Roosevelt for President men to [?] for anyone else. From the looks of things I think its going to be up to you. Do you remember what I told Taft when I met him at the White House while he was Secretary, I told him he was a big - good natured fellow and he would go down like a soap bubble, and I have not changed my opinion. He may get the nomination but he'll never be elected, its either you or a Democrat for the next President; so keep you powder dry and dont let your rope get away from you. I think its about time you were taking your dallies now. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the children, I remain Yours very truly John Willis Glasgow, Montana February 10-1912 1004, WEST END TRUST BUILDING PHILADELPHIA [*6.*] February 19th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Office of The Outlook, 287, Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Theodore: - On Saturday, the 16th of March, three members of the Committee of Seventy in this city desire very much to have a few minutes conversation with you. I am writing long ahead in order to render it more likely that you will accord this request. I shall be one of the three. Could you see us about half past noon, or after that hour? The Committee of Seventy is a group of political outcasts like myself. We are Republicans and Democrats nationally, and municipally we are Independents. We have put our hands in our pockets and paid the expenses for prosecuting election frauds and we have, on the whole, been a pretty good influence. The present Director of Wharves and Docks under Mr. Blankenburg's administration is a distinguished member of our body. We should like you to come over here and speak at a public meeting held by us, devoted to talk about municipal governments as distinct from state or national party government. You probably know that last November good government in this town won a signal victory. It is more than important, it is2 imperative, that we should go on striking while the iron is hot, and as you are the hottest thing we know, we shall earnestly beg you to come. To this I shall ad my own personal request that you do so. In replay to this letter do not, at any rate, answer no, for this is only a request that you will see three of us on Saturday, the 16th of March, and let us plead the matter personally. It strikes me that you have not spoken in this town for a good long while, and also that anything you said at a meeting devoted purely to municipal government would cause you not the slightest embarrassment. Will you pleas answer to this office and not to my house in the country? Yours ever, Owen Wrister [2-19-12] Copy. Bergen Republican Club. Ninth Ward, Hudson County, N. J. Whereas, we believe that Thedore Roosevelt represents those principles of popular government upon which the Republican Party must depend for its future success, it is the conviction of this club that public sentiment demands his nomination for President. And Whereas, the nation is in need of a fixed and firm policy, and the people believe that Thedore Roosevelt represents such a policy, we are convienced that he is the one man, at this time, capable of uniting all the various elements of the party, and also attract a large body of independent voters. And Whereas, under the Direct Primary Law the people have the right to voice through the Presidental delegates, it is Resolved, that this club endorse Thedore Roosevelt for the nomination for President, and we pledge our delegate to that end. Dated, Jersey City, Feb, 19th, 1918.Enc in Ervin 2-21-12[*[Ca 2-19-12]*] Traces Trend To Teddy Secret Screed Said to Voice Business Boom Rough Rider Picked for G. O. P. - Broadcast Brief Surveys All Candidates. New York, February :- Naming Theodore Roosevelt as the strongest candidate the republicans can nominate, what is styled a "candid and cold-blooded survey of the present political situation" was to-day widely circulated from this city in a pamphlet entitled "A Democrat, La Follette, Taft or Roosevelt." While the author refuses to reveal his name, on the ground that he can anonymously be most frank and fair concerning the candidates, of whom her personally knows "nearly all - some of them very well," he is believed to be a leading member of the bar, who was one of the moving spirits in the opposition to a third term for General Grant in 1876. Politicians, who are speculating with interest on the source of this mysterious screed, are inclined to believe that it indicates a rising Roosevelt sentiment among professional and business men here, who are generally endorsing its opinions and appear not altogether in the dark as to its authorship. Harmon, Underwood and Wilson with Foss, Dix and O'Neal are all treated in the analysis of democratic presidential possibilities that is made in the first pages of the pamphlet. That Ohio has been given an efficient, economical and sound administration by its governor and that Underwood may "go very far, if he can teach his followers in the House of Representatives both discipline and common sense" is asserted. Wilson, though impressive, is characterized as a "trouble-finder" and the author declares his belief in the story that a publishing house through Colonel Harvey deliberately started the Wilson movement to help sell its stock of books by the former Princeton president. That the American people, "disappointed, jaded and exasperated by the exhortations, the denunciations and the legal turmoil of the last eight years, would embrace, from sheer weariness, any nominee the Democratic party was likely to offer them," is asserted as the meaning of the prevalent prophecy by Republicans that the next president will be "A Democrat." The present democratic campaign is said to have not got far enough along to show that "the spell Mr. Bryan, or the fear of him, is a species of fetish worship." Nevertheless, it is noted that most Republicans "feel that they have no easy task to win the next election and that they must present their strongest candidate to be successful." La Follette, Taft and Roosevelt are set down in this pamphlet "survey" as "indisputably the only three persons generally considered as possible candidates for the Republican party." The former is characterized as having "much which passes for eloquence in the market place." The author says that he does not know the Wisconsin senator and that those who do, say he is "a much more sober and powerful person, and has actually accomplished more valuable things" than he had supposed to be the case. He adds that he cannot see how La Follette can possibly be nominated or elected by the republican party. President Taft is the natural candidate of his party and has been a conscientious,-2- safe and, on the whole, a good president, it is stated after a review of his administrative acts. That the President does not "seem to be sure of that fact himself" and has been "travelling or campaigning again, all over the country, explaining, defending and almost apologizing for what he has done, winding up by expressing a doubt as to his own election" is set down as the main difficulty. Taft has the respect but not the enthusiasm of the people, the writer says, and adds that "it is not pleasant to appear to criticize a large, honest, loyal soul for whom you feel respect, but I have endeavored to be candid, to see things as they are, and we are discussing politics and the state of public opinion." Quoting Lord Coleridge on Gladstone, the new pamphlet applies to Roosevelt the following:- "I have been long aware of his faults - in geological phrase - which run through the strata of his character. He is one of the greatest and, at the same time, one of the strangest men I ever knew - full of genius, knowledge, eloquence, power, high-mindedness of a sort, but little wisdom, and very little judgment, especially in men; but now and then - only now and then - he startles you by an observation showing the keenest insight into character. He is not really overbearing at all; but he is so impetuous, so frightfully in earnest, so strong in talk, that it needs a very strong man to stand up to him: and though he tolerates (for he is, at bottom, thoroughly magnanimous), he does not like strong men, and, like many kings of men, he is a little the worse for flattery." As to Roosevelt taking a third term, the writer states that he was one of those who formulated the opposition to a third term for General Grant, and cannot recall that at that time there was much said about the danger to our institutions in a third term. Washington never declared against a third term on any public ground and Jefferson refused it only on the ground of weariness and age, it is pointed out. It is added, "what has all this to do with Roosevelt, a man in the prime of his years, ten and twelve years younger, respectively, than Jefferson and Washington at their retirement, a sound life, temperate in fortune, habits and everything except occasionally in speech." Roosevelt's position about the judiciary has been very much misrepresented, it is asserted, he has never declared for what is known as the recall of the judges and his complaints of a certain line of decisions were only such as every lawyer has made in his time. Objections relating to his last administration have now been largely ameliorated, the writer believes, and business men who complained most bitterly then have found themselves no better off under his successor. "I have heard some important men even in Wall Street wonder whether Mr. Roosevelt's work of enforcing the law, and making everyone understand that it must be obeyed, having been completed, he could not now be trusted to build up, and take a more conservative tone", he adds. Growing confidence in the value of the ethical side of Roosevelt's character and of his courage, it is declared, makes him stronger before the people than he would have been four years ago. "After as cold-blooded a survey as I am able to give it", concludes the writer of this pamphlet, "I am convinced that Mr. Roosevelt is the strongest candidate the republicans can nominate, and therefore that it is his duty - if he thinks that party has under any circumstances a claim upon his services in return for the honors it has given him - to say that if he is nominated, he will accept. He is bound in justice to Mr. Taft and to his friends, so to declare himself, or else he must go into exile or some sort of imprisonment, for only so can his position be made relentlessly plain."[Enc in Goodman 2-19-12][*][*Grouna Walter*] [*[ca 2-19-12]*] In a signed editorial published in the Outlook of the 28th of January, 1911, page 146, Roosevelt said: "There are, of course, many sides to wise tariff legislation, which need not be discussed here. Perhaps it is not out of place, however, to mention that our tariff policy with Canada can well afford to stand by itself, not only because of our close relationship with the great Dominion to the north of us, but because of the substantial identity of conditions on each side of the line dividing us, so that as reciprocity to which Canada will consent." The Outlook of February 25th, 1911, says editorially, page 372: "Canada reciprocity was commended last week in notable speeches by both President Taft and ex-President Roosevelt. The House of Representatives passed the reciprocity bill a few days later." In fact, Roosevelt made two speeches the week before this editorial paragraph was written, in both of which he dealt with reciprocity -- one at Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the other before the Republican Club of New York at the Waldorf Hotel. The New York Times and Tribune of February 18th, 1911, report the speech made at Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 11th, in which the following extract is taken: "I feel that we are to be congratulated as a nation upon the likelihood of obtaining a closer reciprocity of tariff and trade relations with Canada. Among all the powers of the earth there is none with which we should desire to be upon more intimate footing of equal rights, to which we should be more closely bound in relations of mutual helpfulness, esteem and goodwill than in the case of our great neighbor to the north, whose prosperity and growth should be a matter of pride to all who dwell on the American Continent. I welcome the proposed reciprocity treaty at marking a signal advance in bringing about the closest and more friendly relations between the two countries." The New York Times, February 14th, reported the speech of February 13th at the Hotel Waldorf, New York Republican Club 25th annual dinner in memory of Abraham Lincoln, from which the following extract is quoted: "I wante to say how glad I am to hear of the way in which the club, the members of the club here tonight responded to the two appeals made to them to uphold the hands of [Preisdent] President Taft, (Terrific Applause) both in his effort to secure reciprocity with Canada and in his effort to secure the fortification of the Panama Canal. (Applause.) And in addition to what has been said about reciprocity with Canada, I would like to make this point: it should always be a cardinal point in our foreign policy to establish the closest and most friendly relations of equal respect and advantage with our great neighbor on the north. (Applause.) And I hail the reciprocity arrangement because it represents an effort to bring about a closer, a more intimate, a more friendly relationship of mutual advantage on equal terms between Canada and the United States. (Applause.)" The New York Tribune reported the same speech by Roosevelt on the same date, from which the following added quotation is taken: "I am in favor of the plan of Canadian reciprocity as urged by President Taft."Enc in Collins 2-19-12[*[Ca 2-19-12]*] [*G.*] [*1*] Jersey City Lodge, No 266 [*2*] Loyal Order of Moose requests the pleasure of the company of yourself and family at its Reception and Concert which will be held at The Fourth Regiment Armory [*4*] [*3*] Bergen Avenue and Mercer Street [*J. C., NJ*] on the evening of Monday, February nineteenth nineteen hundred and twelve R.s.v.p.Enc in Harris 2-19-12 ca 2-19-12Enc in Russell 2-20-12 2-19-12PATRONAGE CLUB IS SWUNG BY TAFT Ten Nominations Withdrawn From Senate as Warning to North Carolina G. O. P. (Special to the Times-Dispatch.) Washington, February 19.—If any doubt existed as to whether the Taft people are in the present fight for blood it was removed here to-day, when President Taft withdrew the names of ten men from North Carolina, which he had sent to the Senate at various times during the past few weeks for confirmation The nominations withdrawn are John Biddle, collector of customs, district of Pamlico; Christopher D. Jones, collector, district of Beaufort, and the following postmasters: John M. Burrows, Asheboro; William A. Mace, Beaufort; Samuel E. Marshall, Mount Airy; John R. Joyce, Reidsville; William S. Saunders, Roanoke Rapids; Estelle Cameron, Rockingham; Henry J. White, Roxboro, and L. E. Pickard, West Durham. This action created considerable interest among the Southern contingent in Washington. It was explained by those familiar with Tarheel G. O. P. matters that it was a notice to E. C. Duncan and former Congressman John M. Morehead, both recognized "bosses" in North Carolina, that they must stop fighting among themselves, have matters adjusted and get the delegates to Chicago squarely in line for Taft. The State convention will meet in North Carolina in May. Meantime the President will not fill the places for which nominations are withdrawn, and will wait until the convention for further light. If Duncan holds the greater power at that time his men will then be named for these places, but they will go to the Morehead followers if they seem to have more strength. To-day's action, so far as known here, is believed to be the most convincing swinging of the patronage club to force delegates for Taft seen in years.