Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1903-11-13
COLOMBIA KICKS
LODGES PROTEST. AGAINST Ac-
T'oN oF UNITED, STATES
GOVERNMENT.
!:
has II UNDER CONSIDERATION.
ADMIRAL WALKER GOES TO THE
lsTHMus TO MAKE IN
vEsTlGATioN.
NEGOTIATE FOR A NEW TREATY
NATTER WILL BE TAKEN UP At
ONCE WITH PANAmA's
MINISTER.


that the United States of Colombia has
lodged a protest with the state depart
ment against the action of the United
States in connection with: the events
which have occurred on the .isthmus of
Panama! The terms of the protest
could not be ascertained last night,
but it is known that strong objection
is made to the attitude Of the United
States in general and against interprc.
tations made by this government of
the treaty Of 1886 between the United
States of America and the United
States of Colombia. The state depart
ment has the protest under serious
consideration. but the nature of its
reply, il any, or the time, when it will
be made is not known. Other than ad-
mitting that such a document had
been filed in the state department, the
officials; there will say nothing about
the matter.
Cruiser Boston Arrives.
Word reached the navy department
yesterday Of the arrival Of the United
States cruiser Boston at Panama Sat-
urday. Commander Diehl. in reporting
her ARRIVAL annpunced also the receipt
of instructions from the navy depart
ment which directs the keeping open
of the transit of the isthmus. He also
said that at this time the traff1ce was
xndisturbed:
The presidents yacht, the Mayffow-
er, left the navy yard here yesterday
for Colon. Aboard her is Consul Cen
eral H. A. Gudger, the United States
consul general at Panama, who goes to
that place to assume full charge of the
American consular affairs. The May
flower is expected to reach her desti-
nation in about eight days. On his ar
rival at Panama Mr.. Gudger will do
business with the new government at
Panama. He has full instructions
from the secretary Of state governing
his dealings with the new government.
Walker Goes to Panama.
Admiral John G.. Walker, president
of the isthmian canal commission, also
was passenger on the Mayflower.
His departure was considerable of q
surprise, no announcement to this eff
feet having been made heretofore,
and the first news of his going to Pan
anna being given out by Secretary
Moody when he came fromfthe White
House at midnight. Admiral Walker,
it is stated, goes to Panama-for the
purpose of observing conditions on the
ground and reporting to the president
on the. situation and on any changes
that have occurred since the isthmian
canal commission made it's last report.
The Associated Press can announce
that NJ. Philippe Bunau-Narilla will be
received by Secretary Hay to-day at
the state department and duly recog-
nized as the minister plenipotentiary
and envoy extraordinary of the new
republic of Panama to the United
States. After the presentation a long
conference will take place at which
plans for the opening OF
Immediate Negotiations
for a canal treaty between the two
governments will be discussed
81 The new minister's first day in
Washington was busy one. He had
long conference with Secretary Hay ct
the latter's residence. At this time he
presented his credentials and the
formal reception at the state depart
ment was arranged for. Secretary
Hay and Minister Bunau-Varilla al
ready have gone over In considerable
detail the necessary steps toward the
conclusion Of "a new treaty which,
whie following !. TO- some extent the
Hay-Herran treaty. in many ways will
be simpler As regards the financial
conditions the Washington govern
ment does pot desire any change, but
the provisions Of the new treaty re-
garding sovereignty over the canal
strip and the extent of the United
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