New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

roquin is believed TO be due 20 the fact that ne
did not show sufficient determination to effect
the ratification of the canal treaty. which would
have saved the isthmus to Colombia. and be-
cause he appointed General obaldia Governor Of
the Department 81 Panama after obaldis had
declared that he would remain Colombian IL
the treaty were ratified. but that otherwise he
would adhere only 10 Panama. General obaldia
was born in Chirsoui. in the State Of Panama
IMPOSSIBLE TASK FOR ARMY.
Men familiar with the coast on both sides Of
the isthrnus declare that any attempt to march
an expedition from any part of Colombia TO the
isthmus would be futile Along both coasts are
impassahle jungles. swampc and rivers. snd
there towns roads or any means for the
provisioning OF an army. The members OF the
3unta have not the slightest fear that any such
expedition win be attempted. and they receive
she reports Of such expeditions with eduanimity-
What is described here in Panama as the
United States broad Interpretation OF the clause
Of the treaty Of 1876 regarding the protection OF
traffic across the isthrnus" is deemed ample for
the prevention Of the transportation of troops
by sea and Of consequent hostiiities
The Pacific Steam Navigation Company
British concern. plying between Panama and
Buenaventura. has clause in its contract with
the Colombian government which says that II
must under normal conditions" transport gov
eminent troops II can. however. be SAID au-
thoritatively that the company VIII not trans
port any Colombian troops to the isthmus I'M
der present conditions. and that it has not been
asked by the Colombian government to DO SO.
other vessels which may bring troops from any
Colombian port for any point in the Republic OF
Panama will be prevented by the naval au-
thorfties from disembarkng them in case they
attempt TO do so after warning has been given
coUNTRY's FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
The revenues OF the new republic. IL econom-
ically administered. promise TO meet all ex-
renses These revenues consist of 10 per cent
ad valorem duty imports. slaughter house
taxes LIQUOR licenses and similar ces Of in
come as well as the yearly sums deriv from
those holding a monopoly Of the tobacco bust
ness. from the gambling privileges at Panama
and Colon, and from the lottery. These sources
OF revenue DO not incluCe 5000 in gold week.
formerly paid by the Panama Railroad Com
pany United States concern. 10 the Bogota
government. which retained $4,000. giving TO
the State Of Panama only $500. The Colombian
government, however. in recent financial dis
sress arranged with the railroad company for
an advance Of the weekly payments for a period
covering several years. and therefore the new
republic cannot count upon this source of reve-
nue..
The government Of e new republic, realizing
the necessity OF keeping it's army in a contented
condition. is paying its officers and soldiers with
promptness.
General Obaldia appeared on the streets Of
Panama yesterday for the first the since No
vember 3, when the independence Of the 18TH
mus was proclaimed. He greeted cordially
by friends and acquaintance.
It is generally asserted that the Isthmians VIII
eventually insist upon I separation Of church
and state. Such separation was one Of the
measures demanded by the Liberal party in the
last revolution. and the population Of the 18TH
mus is largely Liberal
The question of the admission Of Chinese is
being seriously discussed by the press and in
other quarters the consensus of opinion appear
ing 10 be opposed to such admission.
The iunta has invited -lgns for a coat Of