US Presidency
1903

NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, D.C., November 3, 1903. AMERICAN CONSUL, Panama: Message sent Nashville to Colon may not have been delivered. Accordingly see that the following message is sent to Nashville immediately: NASHVILLE, Colon: In the interest of peace make every effort to prevent Government troops at Colon from proceeding to Panama. The transit of the Isthmus must be kept open and order maintained. Acknowledge. DARLING, Acting. Secure special trains if necessary. Act promptly. LOOMIS, Acting. ( TRANSLATION ) NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, D.C., November 4, 1903 NASHVILLE, Colon: Gunboat of Colombia shelling Panama. Send immediately battery 3-inch field gun and 6-pounder with a force of men to Panama to compel cessation bombardment. Railroad must furnish transportation immediately. DARLING, Acting. ( TRANSLATION ) Washington, D.C., November 5, 1903. BOSTON, care of American consul, Panama: Prevent recurrence bombardment of Panama. Acknowledge. MOODY NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, D.C., November 5, 1903. NASHVILLE, Colon: Prevent any armed force of either side from landing at Colon, Porto Bello, or vicinity. MOODY. ( TRANSLATION ) Washington, D.C., November 6, 1903.