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June 24, 1915
The Mitchell Capital
Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota
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In Washington, D.C., President Wilson offers Robert Lansing the permanent position of Secretary of State, praising his expertise in international law from various arbitrations and publications.
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PRESIDENT WILSON TENDERS COUNSELOR OF STATE DEPARTMENT PERMANENT PLACE AS SECRETARY.
Washington, D. C.--President Wilson today offered Robert Lansing the post of permanent secretary of state, at a White House conference. It was said an announcement on the subject would be made late today.
Mr. Lansing is unusually skilled in legal matters of an international nature. In 1892 he was associate counsel for the United States in the Bering Sea arbitration. He was solicitor for this country before the Alaskan boundary tribunal in 1903. He appeared also as counsel for the North Atlantic Coast Fisheries at the Hague arbitration, and he was agent of the United States, in the British and American Claims arbitration in 1912. He has written a book on American government and has been associate editor of the American Journal of International Law. These varied activities, in addition to his services as Counselor for the State Department, have given him valuable training for the post now offered him.
Washington, D. C.--President Wilson today offered Robert Lansing the post of permanent secretary of state, at a White House conference. It was said an announcement on the subject would be made late today.
Mr. Lansing is unusually skilled in legal matters of an international nature. In 1892 he was associate counsel for the United States in the Bering Sea arbitration. He was solicitor for this country before the Alaskan boundary tribunal in 1903. He appeared also as counsel for the North Atlantic Coast Fisheries at the Hague arbitration, and he was agent of the United States, in the British and American Claims arbitration in 1912. He has written a book on American government and has been associate editor of the American Journal of International Law. These varied activities, in addition to his services as Counselor for the State Department, have given him valuable training for the post now offered him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
President Wilson
Robert Lansing
Secretary Of State
Appointment
International Law
Arbitration
What entities or persons were involved?
President Wilson
Robert Lansing
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
President Wilson
Robert Lansing
Location
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
President Wilson offers Robert Lansing the permanent Secretary of State position at a White House conference, highlighting his international legal expertise from arbitrations in 1892, 1903, 1912, and other contributions.