The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-05

New York. Nov. 5.-Phillippe Bunavar-
lila, former engineer-in-chie of the Pan
anna canal. who is now here says the rev.
olution on the isthmus is spontaneous
combustion. due to the accumulate ton or
injured feelings and the result OF the
Spanish colonial system used by the Bo-
gotta government.
THE people OF Panama saw the Colom-
bian congress adjourn on oct. 81. he saio'
''and not give so much as a hint Of what
1t intended to do towards the ratification
of treaty with the United States.
The Isthmians have been taxed for the
benefit OF Bogota and | do not see htw
Colombia can regain the state. -,
LAS to the canal the new republic VIII.
/ believe. have a perfect right to treat
with the United States. Colombia VIII
have lost her sovereignty rights II the
revolution succeeds, which thinh IL
will.
provision that the United States shall ac-
auire the canal and It's neutral banks or
Colombia. and not from which eliini-
mates the latter, II any claim Is set up.
Berlin, Nov. 5-Germany, The Associa
ted Press is advised will observe complete
Indifference to the political side or the
Panama revolution. Both the revolution
lists and the government forces, II lis as
sumed will respect the personal and prop
Panama.
1T Is considered likely that the com
mander OF the German West Indian
squadron will send a vessel to Colon as
that Is now the most interesting place
within his cruising field. II is also con-
ceivable here that the German naval com
mander might land marines. in combina-
tion with the United States and Grea,
Britain. ~ such action seemed desirable.
But emphasis is placed on Germa ny''
general aloofness The United states II
recognized as the power having dominan
interest on the Isthmus. Germany has M
inclination or object for the least inter
ference and certainly would not do any
thing without knowing in advance that 4
would be agreeable TO the United States
ASKS INSTRUCTIONS.
Paris. Nov 5.-The French consul a
Panama has csbled for instructions II
view Of the revolution and Foreign Minis
ter Delcasse Is considering the question
II is expected that instructions will b'
formulated and sent soon. showing IN,
attribute OF the French government
There Is strong indication that Its stti
tude will not he materially different from
that Of teh United States and probabl,
will take the same general lines. Th'
consul SAYS the revolutionist control tn
situation.
The consular advices allege that tn,
American naval forces and the railroad
company officials have given assistance
10 the revolutionary element at Colon,
The feeling is growing in French officis
quarters that the revolution at Panama
IL likely TO result benehcially for tn
canal. IL Is pointed out that while Colon
J bia obstructed the treaty the shares o
the French canal company steadily de
| preciated; they went up yesterday ol
I prospect of the revolution termintee.
GREAT BRITAIN's ATTITUDE.
London. Nov. s-The British officia
attitude towards the events at Panama I
that they are entirely the United State
AFFAIR. This. with the consequent com
psrative apathy. appears TO be share
IN all diplomatic quarters in London. Ex
cept In the unlikely possibility OF som
| outside Interference no action r. con
! templsted by the British. or so far a
/ The Associated Press is able 20 ascer
| tain. az the various embassies here. b,
sny other government. Upon the redues
OF the British diplomatic or consular rep
resentative In the disturbed region wa
vessel would be sent 20 protect the right
Of subjects OF Great Britain; but such I