The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-11-27
APPEAL TO The
NATIONS PRIDE
President Marroquin Of Colon
bia Makes Eloquent Address
to United States.
A ARE VIOLATED
insists That the Most Sacred Pledges
Of Mutual Fairness Were Brushed
Aside by Representatives of
the United States.

Bogota, Nov. 24.-President Mario
uuin has made the following statement
to the Associated Press in response to
queries as to the political situation in
Colombia:
Minister Beaupre and all Americans
are surrounded with every guarantee
for their safety. My communications
to the United States senate and to the
people of the United States make man
tfest the attitude of my government on
the Panama question. The situation in
the interior Of Colombia is quiet
President Marroquinis reference to
his communication to the people of the
United States is explained by the ad-
dress. which follows:
To the American People.
The President of Colombia 10 the Amer
lean People: The Colombian nation has
just been the victim of unexpected ag-
erosion and is in danger Of losing the
best part Of its territory. A military
movement not of popular sentiment was
the origin Of the proclamation of hide
%ernlnent, which always had been held
by Colombia to be its best friend and ally,
prevented with marines the loyal militia
from ~subjugating the traitors and check
Ing the INSTRUMENTATION. The solemn
treaty between Colombia and the United
States, alluded to until the last moment
by the American government, binds the
United States not only TO respect the SOW
eretgnty n ownership of Panama 18TH
mus by Colombia, but to. help the latter
maintain them. The proceedings of the
United States marines on the isthmus,
and of the American minister here, are
In open violation of that treaty.
The isthmus of Panama, the most COW
precious part of our fatherland, always
has been respected by the nations as a
sacred trust confded by Colombia to the
honor and power of the American people.
mighty defender Of rights and bearer of
the standard of civilization before, the
world. nave always opposed the secession
tons. The n"on-recognitfon of the confed-
crate states during the civil war con-
firms emphatically the application OF this
doctrine decisively at a critical moment.
Contrary to Traditions.
The American people will not permit,
am sure. their violation of public treaties,
thus denying the glorious traditions in
order to obtain by force what Colombia
was ready to concede through pacific and
equitable ways.
Colombia heartily wishes to strengthen
the ties OF friendship. and with
the United states and give u vigorous i'm
pulse to the common interests and to the
greater power and glory of her Oldest sis
ter republic. But the proceedings of the
Washington government interfere unhap-
PLY With the good feeling in both coun-
tries, being a barrier in the way Of 4
higher enterprise advantageous not only
to them but to humanity in general.
The Colombian people, tranquil in this
strength OF risht and being sure of tho
sentiments of justice II equity OF the
American people, appeal TO the, national
conscience of the United States, which
conscienos constitutes a force superior BY
order to save the honor and Integrity al
our territory. The stars and stripes have
always been dear to and respected BY Tux
republicans of both Americas, and never
shall be outraged or blemished in Colon.
bia. No. matter What the procedure OF
the government at Washington may be
the persons and property Of citizens Of
the United States hera remain confident
ment and people Of Colombia.
(Signed.) Marron,,,n