John Hay Imperialism
Secretary of state john hay first articulated the concept of the open door in china in a series of notes in 18991900.
John hay imperialism. Secretary of state john hay and the open door in china 18991900. Hay became a sometimes reluctant major player being caught up in the role of ambassador to the empire of great britain then as loyal secretary of state under mckinley and theodore roosevelt. John milton hay october 8 1838 july 1 1905 was an american statesman and official whose career in government stretched over almost half a century. He is particularly associated with the open door policy toward china.
Policy of promoting equal opportunity for international trade and commerce in china and respect for chinas administrative and territorial integrity. Secretary of state 18981905 who skillfully guided the diplomacy of his country during the critical period of its emergence as a great power. John hay and mark twain were both from the mississippi valley roughly the same age and were fairly close acquaintances. These open door notes aimed to secure international agreement to the us.
In the mid 1890s hay who had already had a distinguished career serving president lincoln during the civil war was widely regarded as one of the most astute of american diplomats. John hays and samuel clemens personal stories are notable but realistically they are just captives to the times in which they lived.