The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-09

Filed at State Department, hut Con-
tents Not Divulged.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Sit was learned
in official circles tonight that the United
States of Colombia has lodged a protest
with the State Department against the ac-
ton OF the United States in connection with
the events which have occurred on the
Isthmus OF Panama The terms OF the pro-
test could not be asce-tained to-nN. but
ii is known that strong objection is made
to the attitude OF the United States In gen.
eral, and against interpretations made by
this government of the treaty OF 1886 be-
tween the United States OF America and
the United States of Colombia. The State
Department has the protest under serious
consideration, but the nature OF its reply
II any, or the time when IL will be made is
not known. Other than admitting that such
a document had been filed in the State De-
partment, the officials there will say moth
Word reached the Navy Department to-
day OF the arrival of the United states
cruiser Boston at Panama yesterday. Com
mander Diehl, in reporting her arrival. an
nounced also the receipt OF Instructions
from the Navy Department which directs
the keeping open OF the transit of the
traffic was undisturbed
The Presidents yacht, the Mayfiower left
the navy yard here to-day for Colon. Aboard
her is Consul General II. A. Gudger. the
United States consul general at Panama
who goes to that place to assume full
charge of the American consular affairs.
The Mayfiower Is expected TO reach her
destination In about eight days On his
arrival at Panama Mr.. Gudger viii do bust
ness with the new government at Panama
He has full instructions from the secretary
OF state governing his dealings with the
new government.
Admiral John G.. Walker president OF thu
Isthmian Canal Commission, also was a
passenger on the Mayfiower. His depar-
ture was considerable OF a surprise no
announcement TO this effect having been
made heretofore. and the first news OF his
going To Panama being given out by Sec
retary Moody when he came from the
White House at midnight. Admiral Walk
er. it is stated. goes to Panama for the
purpose OF observing conditions on the
ground and reporting to the President on
have occurred since the Isthmian Canal
Commission made its last report
Rear ADMIRAL Joseph 3. coghlan. who 10
the Atlantic side of the isthmus, was also
on the Mayfiower.
vARILLAS RECEPTION.
NJ. Philippe Bunua- -varila whose appoint
ment as diplomatic agent OF the Panama
Republic was announced yesterday, and
who reached here last night from New
York, saw Assistant Secretary Loomls OF
the State Department to-day
The Associated Press can announce thar
NJ. Bunua-Varila will be received by Sec
retary Hay tomorrow at the State Depart
ment and duly recognized as the minister
plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary OF
the new Republic OF Panama TO the United
States. After the presentation a long con-
the opening OF immediate negotiations for q
canal treaty between the Two governments
will be discussed The secretary has In
vited the new minister TO luncheon to-mor-
| row, and the conference will be resumed AZ
| that time. The presentation TO the Presi-
dent. OF NJ. varilia. has not been definitely
/ arranged, but a date probably Will be
/ agreed on tomorrow.
When he calls at the State Department
the new minister will take occasion 10 ex-
press through the secretary OF state 10 the
/ Washington government the profound
sense OF gratitude of the new republic for
all that this country has done In promptly
extending TO IL recognition and the offer
of protection.
! The new minister's first day in Washing
ton was busy one. He had long con-
residence. Al this time he presented his
credentials and the formal reception at the
State Department was arranged for. Sec
retary Hay and Minister Varila already
have gone over I'm considerable detail the
necessary steps toward the conclusion OF
new treaty, which, while following TO sorne
extent the Hay-Herran treaty. In many
ways will be simpler. As regards the finarl-
cial conditions. the Washington govern
ment does not desire any change. but the
provisions OF the new treaty regarding SOW
ereignty over the canal strip and the ex-
tent OF United States control will be less
complicated and more positive I'm state
ment than is true or the -Herran CO.
lombian convention.
Minister Varilla talked 10 an Associated
Press reporter tonight at his hotel where
he has temporarily established the legation
OF his mission at Washington.
"As 10 my plans" he said. 1t Is. perhaps.
little premature for me 10 speak. I Shali
call at the State Department to-mo. W.
and II will depend largely on my conference
with the officials there how rapidly canal
negotist tions can proceed. We wish 10 20
| ahead as soon as possible and 20 show that
we shall not tolerate the delay and pro-
| CONTINUED on PAGE ?. COL g.