US Presidency
1903

English and French consuls present. I arrived after proclamation, and upon my suggestion I told governor that presence of consuls must not be looked upon recognition of revolutionary state by their respective governments. Melendez sent steam launch to Bocas del Toro to proclaim independence. MALMROS. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PANAMA GOVERNMENT. ( TELEGRAM - TRANSLATION ) PANAMA, November 4, 1903. ( Received 8:45 p.m. ) SECRETARY OF STATE, Washington: We take the liberty of bringing to the knowledge of your Government that on yesterday afternoon, in consequence of a popular and spontaneous movement of the people of this city, the independence of the Isthmus was proclaimed and, the Republic of Panama being instituted, its provisional government organizes an ( executive ) board consisting of ourselves, who are assured of the military strength necessary to carry out our determination. JOSE ' A. ARANGO. FEDERICO BOYD. TOMAS ARIAS. ( TELEGRAM - TRANSLATION ) PANAMA, November 4, 1903. ( Received 10:30 p.m. ) A. SU EXCELENCIA PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, Washington: The municipality of Panama is now ( 10 p.m.