Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-11-12

LODGES Protest Against Action OF
Limited States Government

washington, NV. ~
learned ir officiai circles last nignt
that the United States OF Colombia has
lodged a prossst with the state depart
ment against the action OF the uniteo
States in connection with the events
which have occurred on the isthmus Oh
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 interpre-
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. if any, or the time when 1t VIII
be made is not known. Other than adj
hitting that such a document haa
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. announced 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 trafice vas
undistuTbed.
The presidents yacht, the Mayiow-
err, left the navy yard here yesterday
for Colon. Aboard her is Consul Gen
eral H. A. Gudger. the United States
consul general at Panama, who goes to
that place to sun 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 a passenger on the Mayflower.
His departure was considerable Of a
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 from the 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 its last report.
The Associated Press can
that M. Philippe Bunan-variiia 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 tive
governments will be discussed.
The new minister's first day in
Washington was a busy one. He had q
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-VariIla al
ready have gone over in considerable
detail the necessary steps toward the
conclusion Of a new treaty which,
while following to some extent the
Hay-Herran treaty, in many ways will
be simpler. AS regards the financial
conditions the Washington govern.
ment does not desire any change. but
the provisions of the new treaty re-
garding sovereignty over the canal
strip and the extent of the United
States control will be less complicated
and more positive in statement than
is true OF the Hay-Herran Colombian
convention.
To Negotiate Treaty.
Word vas received here yesterday
that a commission Of three appointed
BIZ the Panama junta would leave
Colon on Tuesday for Washington
with instructions to negotiate a canal
treaty. From present indications
Secretary Hay will enter into ex
changes with the commissioners with.
out any delay, and the treaty will
probably be ready Tor transmission ia
the senate when the regular session
begins in December.
Runners Of Massacres.
Colon. Nov. 10.-Up to last night nc
news had been received from Boca.
del Toro. The United States cruiser
Atlanta sailed from there last night
The steam launch which was sent to
Bccas del Toro Thursday Night "