US Presidency
1903

( TELEGRAM ) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 3, 1903 ( Sent 8:45 p.m. ) The troops which landed from the Cartagena should not proceed to Panama. LOOMIS, Acting. Mr. Loomis to Mr. Malmros. ( TELEGRAM ) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 3, 1903. ( Sent 10:10 p.m. ) An important message was sent at 6 Monday night in your care for the Nashville. Make all possible effort to get it. LOOMIS. Mr. Hay to Mr. Malmros. ( TELEGRAM ) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 3, 1903. ( Sent 10:30 p.m. ) If dispatch to Nashville has not been delivered inform her captain immediately that she must prevent Government troops departing for Panama or taking any action which would lead to bloodshed, and must use every endeavor to preserve order on Isthmus. HAY. Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay. ( TELEGRAM ) COLON, November 4, 1903. ( Received 3:35 p.m. ) Met captain of Nashville at 6 p.m. yesterday. Heard that message had been delivered to captain boat alongside of wharf instead of to me.