US Presidency
1903

A press bulletin having announced an outbreak on the Isthmus, the following cablegram was sent both to the supergovernment at Panama and the consulate at Colon: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 3, 1903. ( Sent 3:40 p.m. ) Uprising on Isthmus reported. Keep Department promptly and fully informed. LOOMIS, Acting. Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay. PANAMA, November 3, 1903. ( Received 8:15 p.m. ) No uprising yet. Reported will be in the night. Situation is critical. EHRMAN. Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay. ( TELEGRAM ) PANAMA, November 3, 1903. ( Received 9:50 p.m. ) Uprising occurred to-night, 6; no bloodshed. Army and Navy officials taken prisoners. Government will be organized to-night, consisting three consuls, also cabinet. Soldiers changed. Supposed some movement will be effected in Colon. Order prevails so far. Situation serious. Four hundred soldiers landed Colon to-day Barranquilla. EHRMAN. Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman. ( TELEGRAM ) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 3, 1903. ( Sent 11:18 p.m. ) Message sent to Nashville to Colon may not have been delivered.