The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-21
REYES IS FOR WAR.
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Zubieta, came here from Panama this
morning and boarded the Canada immedi-
ateiy. The Colombians made strong APP
peais TO the Panamaians to re-enter the
colombian republic. promising them con-
cesslons and protection. The Panamaians
unanimously declined everything. Some of
the Colombians showed ill-concealed anger.
put there was no outbreak General Reeves
favored the most friendly negotiations. At
the termination OF the conference the PAN
analans and Colombians breakfasted to-
gether on board the Canada
Inc Colombians appeared to be ignorant
or the true state of affairs on the isthmus.
particularly of the rapidity of the develop
ments and the friendliness of the protec-
ton OF the United States They were in
formed of the signing of the canal treaty,
ana THIS morning Governor Meendez COM
municated TO them a message he had re-
celVed from the Junta to the effect that
the United States guaranteed the sover-
eighty and independence OF the govern
ment of Panama. These facts opened the
Colombians eyes to the truth, and af-
fected their attitude towards the PAN
amaians.
Last night some of the Colombians talked
in a warlike manner, but General REYES
discouraged them He is said to be inclined
10 peace, and previous to sailing for this
place advocated peace, tranquility and
calmneSS.
The conference was continued informally
until o'clock In the afternoon, when a
document was drawn up and signed by all
the commissioners setting forth the details
OF the conference. General Holguin. of the
Colombian commission, asked finally if
tile SOlQhfblanS could do anything what
ever TO regain the isthmus, and Senior
Arias answered that 1t was decidedly and
absolutely impossible He. however, ex-
pressed the desire of the fsthmians for close
and friendly relations with Colombia. The
questions Of Colombias recognition of the
republic of Panama and Colombia's pos
sible equity in the canal, railroad and other
interests on che isthmus were not preached.
General Reeves ia what ia -
president in campaign of Colombia" The
power with which he is vested was con-
ferred on him by President Marroqun.
The reports from Buena Ventura of the
conditions In the Departments OF Cauca
and Antioquia appear to have been ex-
asgerated. The last reports from these
departments do not bear out the sensational
stories. Senior Buscamente is the Liberal
leader, and Senior Oapina is the Conserva-
tive leader of Antioquia. There has been
a limited discussion of the part of the
and Cauca of inaugurating a revolutionary
movement. Such talk may be expected at
any time In almost any department of Co
lombia. The Liberal revolutionary party
is still strong and Panama's success was
bound to stimulate such talk.
As General Reyes walked along the dock
in company with the Panama commission
ers. a Panamaian lieutenant approached
him. and saluting. asked for orders. The
general laughing1y turned to the Panama
commissioners and then said to the officer:
You should take orders from these gentle
men now"
The Colombian commissioners asked per-
mission to disembark for promenade
through the streets of Colon. Governor
Melendez communicated this request to the
members of the junta, and 1t was promptly
granted. Then the Panamaian and Colon
bian commissioners left the Canada together
and arm in arm they walked to the end
of the dock, where 100 soldiers of the new
republic formed in two lines and presented
arms. AS the commissioners passed through
the lines drums were beaten and bugles
sounded. The members of the party then
seated themselves in rickety carriages and
drove through Colon unguarded, returning
to the Canada after an hour. In every way
the Colombian generals were treated as dis
tinguished foreigners.
During the trip down the Magdelena river
General Ryes was everywhere received with
enthusiasm. The people told him that they
were ready and willing to enlist I'm fight
for the recovery of the isthmian territory.
General Reyes always discouraged this war
like attitude, declaring il better to act
through diplomatic channels, which he told
the people was the purpose of his mission
to the isthmus. Ii Is reported on good au-
tbority that General Reyes counterma nded
preparations which were made in Buena
Ventura and Barranquilla for a march on
the isthnlus. The general no doubt recog-
nized the futility OF any such attempt in