Evening star., 1902-09-15
TO PROTECT THE LINE
Ample Force Being Sent to
the Isthmus.
REBELS AND THE CANAL
ALLEGED REPORT FROM THE AT
ToRNEY GENERAL.
Prompt and Vigorous Measures to Be
Taken by the Administration
The Marine Detachment.


prompt and vigorous measures for the pro-
lection of the Panama railroad and the
preservation of order at the route terminals
is being carried into successful operation
The unusual strength of the force under
orders to the isthmus is matter of gen.
eral comment, especially in diplomatic cir
cles and by some officials is looked upon as
positive indication that the administration
regards its important interests in Colom
bia in connection with the projected Pana-
ma canal, as being in great peril because
of the successful operations of the revolu-
tionary forces under General Herras.
Rebels and the Canal.
A recent press dispatch from Paris says
that the revolutionary party is opposing
the sale of the Panama canals rights
and property to the United States. Accord
ing to the story the Colombian rebels not
long ago sent an envoy to the directors of
the Panama Canal Company to notify
them that il the rebels succeeded in obtain
ing control of the country they would re-
pudlate the extension granted In 1898 by
the de facto government to the Panama
company
70 1t is said that Attorney General Knox
learned of the obstructive tactics of the
revolutionary party while in Paris and
communicated the facts to the authorities
at Washington with the result that steps
were at once taken to more effectually
safeguard, American interests on the 18TH
mus. 1t is expected that the presence of
American warships and marines at Colon
and Panama and along the entire route of
travel will undoubtedly interfere with the
forward movements of the revoutionists.
whose only hope of complete success lies in
the capture of those terminal cities.
The Naval Force.
The L. S. S. Topeka is at Panama, on the
west side, and the L. S. s. Cincinnati is eN-
pected to reach Colon, on the east side to-
day tomorrow. The Topeka is to be re-
inforced by the big battle ship Wisconsin,
now coaling at San Francisco, and the
Cincinnati by the [. S. S. Panther, which
sailed from Philadelphia yesterday.
Rear Admiral Casey, commanding the Pa
cifc station, will go to Panama on the Wis
consin and will have general charge Of the
American forces.
The Panther will be an clement of great
strength in enforcing the demands of the
United States in the interior for the reason
that she carries a battalion of marines
numbering 800 men, who are in command
of Lieut.. Col. B. B. Russell. The battalion
is made up of one company from League
Island, in command of Capt. n j. Shaw;
one from Brooklyn, Capt. E. S. Williams:
one from Washington. Capt. D. d. Porter.
and the other from Annapolis, Capt. Albert
T. Mark.
The cruiser took along a field battery of
four rapd-tire guns. two other field pieces
and ample ammunition.
Rebel Force Surrenders
A telegram has been received at the State
Department from Minister Hart at Bogota.
Colombia, which says that the revolution
ary general, Carreazo, who has been oper-
ating with strong force on the great plains
east of Bogota, has surrendered. This is re-
garded as of the utmost Importance to the
government, who consider is as the pacifca-
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The Colombian government has also an
nounced the repulse by government war
vessel of a revolutionary attack on Mag
dalen river some days ago.
The Colombian Troops.
Acting President Marroquin has cabled
the Colombian minister here, Senior Concha,
that large army is on its way to Panama
to attempt to crush the revolution led by
General Herrera. The dispatch, which was
dated at Bogota September 10, says:
The war in the interior of Colombia Is
entirely ended, the remaining guerrillas
having surrendered. A large army is on the
way to Panama"
The legation officials expect that rein
fcrcements will be landed at Colon within
a short time. There are already about 800
government troops at Colon, but United
States Consul Malmros has reported that
he fears they will not be able to withstand
the attack of the revolutionists under Gen.
Herrera.