New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-11
GOOD HOPES FOR PEACE.
ADMIRAL cAsEYs WORK IN TRYING To
SETTLE THE REBELLION IN COLOMBIA.

Panama. Oct. s-A conference between the gov
ernnent Representatives and Rear Admiral Casey
took place yesterday and lested over two hours.
The Admiral subsequently said the object OF the
conference was 20 see II the government and the
revolutiouists could come 10 smicable settle
ment, or arrange the basis for such an agreement.
He could not say much on the subject for he had
heard only one side of the question. The Admiral
considered. however. that the terms offered in
President Marroquin's amnesty decree were liberal
for, according 10 the decree. revolutionists who
lay down their arms. criminals excepted. Will re-
osive the benefits Of the guarantees which the Co
lQnbian constitution gives 10 all citizens.
Admiral Casey thought the revolutionists' claim
that the government should pay the debts in
;ursd BY them was somewhat extravagant HIS
'nly idea IN conferring with the authorities here
Eas 10 end the strife which he considered unpa-
rotc for IL not only ruined the country. hut de-
hSed the steps being taken looking TO the compile
uon OF the canal by one OF the most powerful ma
uons Of the world-a work which would bring great
prosperity 10 Colombia.
The Admiral did not think from the arguments
he had heard that there was much difference in
The principles upheld by either of the Colombian
par parties except N matters relative 20 the Church
So,, S- u'eiloIe " thfy nae ihe WeItare % ahelr
to arrive al some peaceful conclusion
WORKING FOR SETTLEMENT
Admiral Casey is studying the terms which the
government offered and in "A day two will send
communication % General Herrera. the revolu-
uonary commander expressing his views OF the
situation, and will propose that the General hold
conference With General salazar. the government
commander here. that they can personally dis
olss the terms Of the peace treaty. which they
~ better position 10 arrange than the Admiral.
O' course, Admiral Casey cannot compel the com
msnaers OF the opposing forces 20 come 10 some
eefeement. but he hopes his good Offices win not
ts5 IN Naih and that they will not be misinterpre-
aurfr.
I1Sr,oe.os.s answer 10 Commando McLean's com
S,s, aon notifying 10 the General thar the United
Sgt me Admiral Would not dvulge the contents
portsp, 'ettSef which, II is believed, must be i'm
re r.stoh According 10 report General Herrera's
r5s y eenched On strong and offensive language.
General Herrera Eas not polite but SAID he could
0'ini'sin Of lack % politeness On either side.
CHECK on TROOPS EXPLAINED.
hesarding his refusal TO allow the Colombian
- '.ileht 10 transport troops on the railroad.
- ADMIRAL said the United States had taken this
action IN order 10 maintain free transit He knew
''al ,.al herrera would not dare 10 interfere with
a. - -. "slhs the American flag but he thought that
"7 government was permitted TO transport
lS OF war material along the line II would be
- '.1Alns 70 the revoluuonists. and might cause
ibsrsYgt fnpton Of trafe. n is reported that the
tSog.ss,rS 70 the number of eight hundred 10
station ana 5e' \, nave a camp back OF The Empire
ous az I'll ~ government reinforcements are desir-
Color' "a he lhnarna they can march here from
foross i1,s s not known how long the United States
trains y, vi, prevent this government from using the
bonbs-s 6pasey VIII not allow General Herrera 20
olufiors euataa and II Is asserted that N the rev
sssis,sss'g sunbOat Padilla within a limit
sink - "s me American Admiral the latter will
'he Eovs-, ~ Tie other hand he viii not permit
into vsr,lltlelt gunboats 20 provoke the Padilla
would ,slins INTO the limit referred 10. as II
Nher 49, serious lighting in the bay.
eft ~ me u correspondent Of the Associated Press
boa, w. Wisconsin al 6l5 o'clock last evening his
he se,s- va. stopped by the hay police patrols from
later ths .eld steamers Chucuto and Clspet. and
upon f-ora spondent was nearly shot, being frCd
bosts sre me land forts after O'Clock
rs,oeete - allowed in the hsv
hers 49, e-Ihe United states steamer Ranger left
tior froS Hlrothlng with Important oomraunica-
rera -" hesr Admiral Casey for @ General Her
lo,afiop - VNolutonary commander The Generals
tain bou, = not known, which will make Il uncer-
Is not - tong the wership VIII be away. but she
N~4en'eo back IN less than four or five days.