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Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Nov. 11

Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram).

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Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Revolution in Panama. Riotous demonstrations
at Bogotá. Martial law has been declared and
the United States legation placed under strong
guard.
Same subject. The report telegraphed from
New York that Colombian citizens had peti-
tioned the Colombian Government to thank
the German Government for its offered pro-
tection and to make concessions of land there-
for has been officially declared as absolutely

untrue.

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Revolution in Panama and canal treaty.
ports intense and bitter feeling against the
Government and the United States. An army
of 15,000 men is being raised and will be sent
to the Isthmus if the United States will permit
landing. A resolution was passed at a meet-
ing requesting the Government to call a con-
vention for the purpose of amending the
constitution to render possible immediate rat-
ification of the treaty.

Same subjects. The consul-general at Panama
has been instructed to use good offices in se-
curing courteous reception to General Reyes.
Landing of Colombian troops on the Isthmus
is deemed undesirable.

...do... Revolution in Panama. The French generally
are much pleased with the events in Panama
and our attitude there. French consul at
Panama has been authorized to enter into re-
lations with the de facto Government.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of protest
of the 7th instant.

Mr. Hay to Doctor Herran......do...
Mr. Varilla to Mr. Hay.........do...

Reception of minister of Panama. Requests au-
dience with the President to present his letter
of credence.

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Varilla.. Nov. 12
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay........do ... Revolution in Panama. Report of interview

Same subject. States when the President will
receive him.

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 14

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 17

Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré Nov. 18 (telegram).

Mr. Reyes to Mr. Hay

Dec. 8

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Mr. Hay to Mr. Reyes....

Dec. 11

with the President. Apprehends serious trou-
ble and danger to Americans.

Same subject. Quotes from long note of the
minister for foreign affairs protesting against
the recognition of the Republic of Panama.
Asks instructions in case of severance of rela-
tions.

Same subject. Abstract from note of minister
for foreign affairs inquiring as to the actual in-
tentions of the United States and arguing
against prevention of the use of force by Co-
lombia.

Same subject. Directs to again inform the Co-
lombian Government that the United States
has recognized the Republic of Panama. Re-
peats that he and the secretary of legation may
avail themselves of their leave when they
think best.

Attitude of the United States in the event of
Colombia attempting to maintain her sover-
eignty on the Isthmus. Inquiry relating to.
Same subject. Sets forth reasons why an inva-
sion of the territory of Panama by Colombian
troops would be regarded with the gravest con-
cern by the Government of the United States.
Same subject. Statement of grievances. Pre-
sents a long argument based on the treaty of
1846 and facts and incidents connected with
the canal treaty to show that great wrongs
have been inflicted on Colombia by the United
States, and proposes that the matter be referred
to The Hague Tribunal.

Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay.. Dec. 25 Special mission to Panama. Reports arrival at

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gram from his Government instructing him to
ask prompt and categorical answer to the ques-
tion whether military action against Panama
would be held by the Government of the Uni-
ted States to be a declaration of war.
Same subject. Quotes from Department's note
of December 11 and states that formal action
of the United States in the event of an inva-
sion of the territory of Panama by Colombian
troops must be determined by the circumstances
of the case.
Canal indemnity. States that it is the purpose
of the Republic of Panama to leave part of the
indemnity in the Treasury of the United States
and asks whether interest at the rate of 3 per
cent would be allowed.

do... Debt of Colombia. Announces decision of the
Republic of Panama to assume its share in pro-
portion to its population.

1904. Jan. 5

Jan. 6

Attitude of the United States, etc. Answers at
length the statement of grievances, reviews cir-
cumstances and events that compelled the atti-
tude assumed by the United States, declines
arbitration by The Hague Tribunal and tenders
good offices toward an amicable settlement
with Panama.

Same subject. Asks that his note of December
23 be submitted to the United States Senate.
..do... Canal treaty. Resolutions of municipalities of
Panama approving,

Jan. 9

Jan. 11

Jan. 13

Attitude of the United States, etc. Refutes points
presented in his note of January 6 in regard to
alleged purpose of the Government of the
United States, the ability of Colombia to sup-
press the revolution, and motives of the Co-
lombian Senate in rejecting the canal treaty.
Same subject. Renews previous protests, denies

that Panama was ever independent, and ex-
presses hope that the Government of the
United States will reconsider its decision.
Same subject. Again declines to reconsider the
decision already announced and proposes to
exert good offices for submission to a plebiscite
of the question of separation, and for submis-
sion to a special court of arbitration of the set-
tlement of claims of either Government against
the other.

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EN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND CONSULAR OFFICERS AT PANAMA AND COLON.

CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND CONSULAR OFFICERS AT PANAMA AND COLON-Continued.

Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay
(telegram).

Same subject. Republic of Panama proclaimed
at Colon.

Same subject. Situation peaceful. Colon and
interior provinces joined independence. No
Colombian soldiers on the Isthmus.

.do... Same subject. Instructions in regard to enter-
ing into relations with the de facto govern-
ment in Panama.

.do... Same subject. Transmits text of telegram of
this day to the United States minister at Bogotá
relating to the recognition of the Republic of
Panama.
.do... Same subject. Reports appointment of Philippe

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 7

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 8

Bunau-Varilla as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to the United States.
Same subject. The Panama Government has
been informed that it will be held responsible
for the protection of persons and property of
American citizens.

Same subject. It is reported that the Colombian
Government has detained British steamers
Manavi and Quito for the purpose of bringing
troops to the Isthmus.

Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Loomis. Nov. 9 Same subject. Gives full and detailed account

of.
Same subject. Incloses correspondence with
the provisional government of the Republic of
Panama.

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Same to same.........

...do...

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 10

Canal treaty. A commission from the Panama
Government has left for Washington to arrange
a canal treaty.

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Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman ...do
(telegram).

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Revolution in Panama. Keep in touch with the
United States naval forces at Panama and keep
commander advised,

Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay Nov. 11 Canal treaty. Bunau-Varilla is authorized to
(telegram).

make treaties.

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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.

CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS-Continued.

MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONGRESS.

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between the

United States and Cuba.

Supplementary conven-
tion between the United
States and Cuba.
Agreement between the

1902. Dec. 11

Commercial convention. Text..

1903. Jan. 26

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United States and Cuba. Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay....

Apr. 11

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Same to same

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Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers.... May 2

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For extension of time within which the ratifica-
tion of above convention may be exchanged.
Text.

For the lease to the United States of lands in
Cuba for coaling and naval stations. Text.
Message of the President of Cuba to Congress.
Gives extracts of.

Authentication of papers to be used in Cuba
must be made by Cuban diplomatic or consu-
lar officers in the country where they originate.
Incloses decree and correspondence with the
minister for foreign affairs relating to the
refusal to recognize an authentication made
by the second secretary of the United States
legation.

Same subject. Approves his insisting upon the
recognition of the certification given by the
United States legation, but admits that Cuba's
right to regulate her domestic affairs can not
be disputed.

Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay.... May 9 Jurisdiction of the supreme court on constitu-
tional questions. Incloses law establishing
procedure.

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Mar. 13 Eighty-fifth birthday anniversary of the King.
Incloses press clippings concerning the ap-
proaching visit of the German Emperor on this
occasion and the departure of the Duke of
Cumberland in connection with the latter's
claim to the Kingdom of Hanover.
Military service, liability of naturalized citizens
on account of. Incloses correspondence with
N. H. T. Lind and Ditley Eltzholtz on the sub-
ject.
Visit of the German Emperor. Reports details
of the reception given him.
Fortieth anniversary of the King's reign. Di-
rects to convey the President's felicitations.
Same subject. Incloses message of congratula-
tion in accordance with above telegram. Gives
an account of the celebrations and pays tribute
to the King's character and popularity.
Same subject. Incloses acknowledgment of the
minister for foreign affairs.

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