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Washington Letter Notes From Capitol Society Circles
Washington Letter from January 1902 reports on Postmaster General Smith and Mrs. Smith hosting a farewell dinner at the Arlington with President and Mrs. Roosevelt among guests. Diplomatic corps, Army and Navy figures attend. White House receptions feature Mrs Roosevelt in white, daughter in light blue, and Mme Margerie with the French ambassador. Reed named Special Ambassador for Edward VII coronation. Clark and Wilson praised for naval and army roles. Philippine tariff debate advances in Senate. consular service reform stressed. Morgan and Platt weigh Cuba and Philippine policy. Isthmian Canal bill lingers.
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