The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-20
PAPERS SENT TIE HOUSE.
Those Relating 10 the Revolution by
Panama Submitted by President.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 19.-President Roose-
welt today transmitted to the House the
third installment of papers relating to the
recen revolution on the isthmus of Pan
anna. The papers comprise the correspond
ence between the State Department and
Minister Beaupre at Bogota relative to
the Hay Herran treaty. consisting Of 100
letters and kilograms sent between
March IS and November IS. 1903
Mr.. Hay instructed Mr.. Beaupre in May
to keep him advised on every phase OF
the situation and to use his influence in
favor of ratification of the treaty Mr.
Hay asked whether there was Of any OPP
position from European sources Mr.. Hay
pronounced the situation seemingly
grave on June 8, Mr.. Hay sent to MI
Peaupre this telegram:
THE olombian government apparently
does not appreciate the gravity Of the
situation. The canal negotiations were
initiated by Colombia and were energ n.
ically pressed upon this government for
several years. The propositions present
ed by Columbia, with slight notifications,
were finally accepted by US.
'In view OF this a reement our Con
gress reversed it's provision Judgment
and decided upon the Panama route. II
Colombia should now reject the treaty or
unduly delay its ratification. the friendly
understanding between the two countries
would be so seriously compromised that
action might be taken by the Congress
next winter which every friend of oClom-
bia would regret
On July 5, Mr.. Beaupre sent the follow
i
Hay:
Have received information privately
that a pharaDhrase of your cipher tele-
gram OF June was received in the Sen
ate secret session; created sensation
Construed by many as threat of direct
retaliation against Colombia ncase the
treaty is not ratified. This and the state
Nment OF just arrived members Of Congress
from Panama that this department would
revolt if the treaty is not ratified caused
alarm and the effect is favorable
Under date of September TO- Mr.. Beau
pre- cabled: ifs issWNH,NW
Fierce attack today in the Senate upon
the appointment Of Obaldia as Governor
of Panama. The appointment is regarded
as being the forerunner of separation.
resolution passed by almost unanimou.
vote, which is equivalent to vote of cen
sure against the government
letter which followed this cable mes
sage Mr.. Beaupre commented on the
"separatist' tendencies of the newly APP
pointed governor of Panama, which he
said were ''well known
HE is reported to have said" the let
ter continues, that should the cana
treaty not pass the department Of Panama
would declare its independence ard would
be right in doing so. That these are his
opinions, there is, of course, no doubt
| On October 81 Mr.. Beaupre reported
great anxiety over conflicting reports Of
secession in the Cauca and Panama de
partments.
On November a.. Mr.. Beaupre reported
the situation under control, but expressed
alarm as there was intense feeling against
/ the government and also against Tao
United States, because of the belief that
the United States had encouraged the Sc
cession movement.
Later advices from Mr.. Beaupre have
been already covered by cable and other
wise.