The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07
FRANCES POSITIO

Colon, Colombia, NOV. line Onteu
States cruiser Atlanta arrived here this
morning.
FRANCES POSITION.
Paris, Nov. before giving a for
NAL recognition by France, of the new
republic of Panama, Foreign Minister
Delcasse has decided to secure specific
declaration from the new regime that
It will carry out Colombia's former
promises in connection with the canal
and other French property interests.
Until this declaration is Enthusiastically
given French recognition will be with
held but as soon as it is given there is
reason to believe France will recognize
the independence of the new state. Ca
bic inquiries are now proceeding to Sc
cure the specific assurance requested.
The French consul at Panama cabled
yesterday that Panama would assume
Coiombia'S former treaty obligations.
This is considered by the officials
here as making practically certain the
Intentions of the new state towards
French property rights but in order to
settle the question the declaration from
the new regime is waited. When this
Is received it is expected that the French
course towards the recognition of the
new state will follow substantially that
taken by Washington yesterday, the
French consul at Panama being direct
ed to enter into relations with the new
authorities, and formal letters of recog-
milton following later.
The officials here construe the action
taken by the United States as being
equivalent to full recognition of the
new state.
Consul General Torres adds that the
American naval forces at Colon prevent
ed Colombia from sending troops to
Panama to suppress the uprising, thus
preventing Colombia from fulfilling her
treaty obligations to maintain order. He
further declares that in spite of Ameri-
can interference, Colombia will fulfill
her treaty duties and will march troops
by land to Panama.
The Patrie asserts that the foregoing
interview discloses that Colombia has
decided Not to permit the United
States to take part of her territory un-
der the pretext of creating new re-
public"
COLOMBIA SHOWS FIGHT.
Paris, Nov THE Patrie this after
noon publishes in dispatch from
Antwerp, Belgium, an interview with
Gonzales Torres, consul general OF
ceived a dispatch from Colombia an
nouncing that 1000 troops are about tC
arrive at Savanilla on their way tC
Colon. Among the number are 500 mer
from the department of Antioqui. The
department of BOyaca is also furnish
ing its contingent.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Panama. Nov Philippe Bruneau-
Varilla has been appointed diplomatic
agent of the republic of Panama al
Washington. He is one of the financia
agents of the Panama Canal company
His first official act was to officially no.
tify the junta that the United States
has recognized the de facto government
The news has caused great rejoicing
here and was telegraphed Throughout
the country. Preparations are being
made to celebrate the event with great
enthusiasm.
M Philippe Buneau- Varilla is now il
New York.
PEOPLE ARE DELIGHTED.
Colon, Nov THE people here are
frantic with delight at the United States
recognition of the de facto government
of the republic of Panama.
PANAMA'S REPRESENTATIVE.
Washington, Nov. THE state de-
partment has unofficial information thai
Bruneau Varilla. one of the financia
agents of the Panama Canal company
who is now in New York. will represent
the new republic of Panama as it's di-
DlOTnatic agent at Washington.