Thomas D. Jones to Woodrow Wilson

Thomas D. Jones to Woodrow Wilson

Jones, Thomas D.

WWP17602

1913 March 22

Thomas D. Jones writes to Woodrow Wilson acknowledging his pleasure at Fine's and Mott's nomination as ambassadors.

Wilson Papers, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence

My dear Woodrow WilsonMr. President:–

I have an inward conviction—whether born of desire or not, I do not know—that there is basis of fact for the rumor that appeared in yesterday's papers here and for the positive statement that was made in this morning's paper that the ambassadorship to Germany has been offered to Dean Fine. It would be awkward for me to cable him if the offer has not actually been made, even though it be under consideration, and I have therefore telegraphed you this morning asking whether I could safely cable him.
Assuming that the offer has been or will be made, I want to tell you how deeply pleased I am. I am delighted in all my dimensions. The offer itself, whether he can accept it or not, will be a splendid and merited tribute to a man of rare intellectual distinction and of really lofty character.
I very much hope also that Mr. Mott will accept the appointment to China. And apropos of China, let me say that your statement with regard to the policy of your administration toward Central America and your subsequent statement with regard to China are in my judgment admirable in form and substance. A great many people have come to feel that something sordid has been creeping into our relations with foreign countries, and there is general rejoicing at the approach of better things.

Thomas D. Jones


To the President,Washington, DC

Letter

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924