US Presidency
1903

Hay. ( TELEGRAM ) PANAMA, November 6, 1903. ( Received 7:23 p.m. ) Filippe Bunau Varilla has been appointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States of America. Perfect quiet. EHRMAN. Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay. ( TELEGRAM ) PANAMA, November 7, 1903. ( Received 12:20 p.m. ) I have communicated to Panama Government that they will he held responsible for the protection of the persons and property of citizens of the United States, as well as to keep the isthmian transit free in accordance with obligations of existing treaties relative to the isthmian territory. EHRMAN Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay. ( TELEGRAM ) PANAMA, November 8, 1903. ( Received 11:23 p.m. ) It is reported that Colombian authorities have detained English steamers Manavi and Quito at Buenaventura. Supposed to be to bring troops to the Isthmus. EHRMAN. Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay. ( TELEGRAM ) PANAMA, November 10, 1903. ( Received 1:35 p.m.