The Butte inter mountain., 1903-11-21
MARR0QU|N GIVES
HIS SIDE OF TIFF
SAYS UNITED STATES HAS SHAME
FULLY VIOLATED TREATY THEY
SWCRE TO UPHOLD.
COLOMBIA MADE A VICTIM
Appeals to the Honor and Conscience OF
America, as Being Higher Than
Its Army and Navy.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Bogota, Nov. si.-President Marroquin
has made the following statement to the
Associated Press, in response TO inquiries
as to the political situation in Colombia:
United States Minister Beaupre and
other Americans here are surrounded with
every guarantee for their safety. My COM
munications to the United States senate
and to the people af the United States
make manifest the attitude of the govern
ment on the Panama question. The situa-
ton in the interior of the Colombian re-
public Is quiet"
Marroqun's reference to his message to
the people of the United States was ex-
planned by the following given to the cor
respondent
Colombia the Victim.
"To the President and People of the
United States The republic of Panama
has been the victim of unexpected aggres-
sion and is in danger Of losing the best
part Of its territory. military move
ment, not popular sentiment, was the
origin of the proclamation of the inde-
pendence of Panama.
"The American government which al
ways has been held by Colombia to be its
best friend and ally, prevented with ma
rines loyal militia from subjugating the
traitors and tracing the origin Of the in
subordination.
Violation Of Treaty.
"The solemn treaty between Colombia
and the United States, binds the United
States not only to respect the sovereignty
and ownership Of the Panama isthmus 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 viola
tion Of the treaty.
"The Isthmus of Panama, the most
coveted part OF the globe and the most
precious part of our fatherland, has al
ways been respected by the nations as a
sacred trust conhded by Colombia to the
honor and power of the American people.
"The traditions OF that great nation, the
United States, as a mighty defender OF
rights, and bearer of the standard of civil
zation before the world always have been
opposed to the cesson Of territories and
the dismembering OF nations.
"Non-recogniton of confederate states
during the civil war commends emphat-
caly the application of this doctrine.
"Thc American people will not permit,
| am sure, violation OF public treaties,
thus denying their glorious traditions in
order to obtain by force what Colombia is
ready to concede in pacific and equitable
ways. Colombia heartily wishes to
strengthen the ties of friendship and COM
merce with the United States and give
vigorous impulse to the common interests
and to the greater honor and glory of her
Oldest sister republic.
Humanity Suffers.
"But the proceedings OF the Washington
government interfere unhappily with good
feeling in both countries having been a
barrier in the way of higher enterprise
advantageous only TO them.
"The Colombian people, tranquil in the
strength of right, and being sure of the
sentiments Of justice and equity OF the
American people, appeal to the national
conscience of the United States which
conscience constitutes force superior by
far to that OF an army and navy in order
to save the honor and integrity of our ter
ritory.
Love Stars and Stripes.
"The stars and stripes, always dear to
and respected by the republicans of both
Americas, never shall be outraged or blen-
ished in Colombia.
mo matter what the procedure of the
government at Washington may be, the
persons and the property of the citizens
of the United States here remain safe in
keeping with the traditional honor Of the
government and people of Colombia.
(Signed) "MARROQUIN."
The Colombia newspapers express the
hope that the American newspapers will
help the cause of Colombia.
Volunteers without distinction or po-
litical parties, are enrolling with enthusi-
asm, and the liberal leaders, who have
been the enemies of President Marroquin,
have offered him their services.
Two popular meetings were called to
protest against the presence here of the
American minister, but the government
issued orders forbidding them to be held.
Troops Guard Embassy.
A battalion of troops is on duty at the
United States legation. Public opinion
here demands that Panama be compelled
to submit to the government of Colombia
which will then conclude a canal treaty
with the United States.