US Presidency
1903

MAINE, Woods Hole, Mass.: Proceed at once to Colon, coaling wherever necessary to expedite your arrival. Acknowledge. MOODY. ( TRANSLATION ) Washington, D.C., November 9, 1903. DIEHL, Boston: Upon the arrival of the Marblehead sufficient force must be sent to watch movements closely of the British steamers seized at Buenaventura and to prevent the landing of men with hostile intent within limits of the State of Panama. Protect the British steamers if necessary. MOODY. ( TRANSLATION ) Washington, D.C., November 10, 1903. GLASS, Marblehead, Panama: Reported that the British steamers at Buenaventura were not detained. Did they leave with Colombian troops aboard? MOODY. ( TRANSLATION ) Colon, October 15, 1903. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Washington, D.C.: Report is current to the effect that a revolution has broken out in the State of Cauca. Everything is quiet on the Isthmus unless a change takes place. On this account there is no necessity to remain here. Do not think it necessary to visit St. Andrews Island. HUBBARD, Commanding Officer U. S. S. Nashville. ( TRANSLATION ) Colon, November 3, 1903.