US Presidency
1903

Mass meeting denounced him; called for a change of government. Hundreds gathered at the palace, and their orator, a prominent national general, addressed the President, calling for his resignation. Troops dispersed gathering, wounding several. Martial law is declared here, and the city is being guarded by soldiers. Legation of the United States Under strong guard, but apparently no indications of hostile demonstration. The residence of Lorenzo Marroquin attacked with stones. Referring to the questions presented by minister for foreign affairs in my telegram of 7th, I have preserved silence, but bear in mind page 578, Foreign Relations, part 3, 1866, and instructions 134 to minister to the United States of Colombia, 1865. BEAUPRE. Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupre '. ( TELEGRAM ) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 11, 1903. ( Sent 12:12 p.m. ) Earnestly desiring an amicable solution of matters at issue between Colombia and Panama, we have instructed our support at Panama to use good offices to secure for General Reyes a courteous reception and considerate hearing.