The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
UNITED STATES OFFICIALLY
 RECOGNIZES SECESSIONISTS|
NEW GOVERNOR OF PANAMA
 ASKS SUPPORT OF PEOPLE

new state, for the purpose oh SeAieS the authority with which l am lnVesteu' and in order to maintain soelal uan- guilty.
 'The government of this newborn re- public aspires to give the isthmus dehn- ite and true era of progress, so that It may not remain behind in the advance or civilization, which the clock or tune marks in the other states or the uni verse; The supreme board which repre- sent desires nothing but to found gov ernment of and for all citizens. Let us unite in the spirit of truth, without hatred or rancor towards any, and' ar ter giving thanks to the Almighty TOT the happy consummation of this trans cendant and bloodess act, assist me in saying with enthusiasm and decision; Long live the isthmus; long live the republic of Panama
 The consular corps at Colon was pres ent, but it was stated that the consuls were not there in an official capacity The flag of the new republic was ralseo amid much cheering and general reJolc- ing, and simultaneously fire works were exploded all over Colon. The police, bear ing the flag of the republic of Panama then marched through the streets to their headquarters over which also the em- blem was raised.
 pr. Herran Prepares to Leave.
 Washington, November 6.-The Associa- ted Press learns that Dr. Thomas Her ran, Colombian charge daffairs is prepar- ed to leave Washington on short notice with his family for Colombia. It may be stated that intructions withdrawing him will cause no surprise at the Colombian legation where it is believed the state de- partments recognition of the republic of Panama will cause intense feelings in IA1Ar ,l,fa far lan. advices from his government. , Mayfiower for Colon, to assume charge of the American consulate there. The instructions will be of the most minute character, but of course, much will be left to the discretion of MT. Gudger in whom the administration has the full est confidence On the arrival of the Mayfower at Colon, MT. Gudger will make himself known at once to the de- facto government and the usual formali- ties in such cases will be observed. He will do business directly with the re- public of Panama, which, in its pro- visional form at present. consists of an executive board, but which before his arrival may easily take the form of a permanent government.
 Consul Gudger Talks.
 consul Genefal GuuSer after leaving the state department, said:
 q am not in the least surprised to know that the isthmus has declared it's independence. Five months ago a revo- lution was a foregone conclusion, as we all know. The isthmian people have con ducted themselves in patience and with digniffed deliberation, have awaited the adjournment of the Colombian congress and the destruction of their last hope for the ratification of the Hay-Herran treaty, before taking this step. Their req son for this action is the alleged refusal of the Bogota government to direct it's policy with some regard to the isthmian peoples good.
 Striking proof of the stability of the government is seen in the personnel of the executive board which now con- stitutes the provisional government They are all three men of the strongest char acter. leaders in the isthman commercial world, and men who commanded the re- spect of the natives as well as of the foreign residents of the isthmus.
 ''Frederico Boyd, one of the three con suls, and the author of the manifesto published yesterday is the Spanish and Nicaraguan consul accredited to the gov ernment of Colombia. Of course, 1t is not to be inferred from this that these gov ernments knew of MT. Boyds connection with the revolution"
 Feel Kindly Toward U. s.
 "Of the, sentiment of the people on the isthmus towards the United States" Mir Gudger said. "it is extremely cordial and friendly. They want independence, an- nexaton, or anything that will insure the construction of the Panama canal, and the consequent prosperity of the isthmus. They have the greatest confidence in the md ha of Inc States. American capital is already there to large extent and the people are desir- ous of cutivating closer trade rela tions with the United States.
 "I have not yet received my instructions. I am carrying the best wishes of the ofn cials of the administration to the vice consul general MT. Ehrman, who has con- ducted affairs in my absence to the entire satisfaction of the Washington govern ment."
 When MT Gudger was asked What about Colombian" he promptly replied:
 Tt would be improper for me to say. YoL must know. however, that 1t is the traditional policy of the Washington gov ernment to recognize the de facto govern ment. I am informed that agents of the revolution are not worried about any pro- test the Colombian government may make.
 
 excuse me from discussing the situation, or from commenting in any way on the policy of the Washington government"
 MT. Gudger went to the Colombian legation today and had a conference with Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge. who is his personal friend.
 Nashville Patrolling the Coast.
 Colon, November 6.--The Nashville sail ed this afternoon for a cruise along the coast with the object of preventing the rumored efforts of the Colombian gun boat Cartagena to land troops at Porto Bello
 The critical situation of Wednesday be- gan when the troops under Colonel Tor res took an aggressive position near the railroad building and the lives of Amer jeans for time seemed to be threaten ed
 Today's Panama Star and Herald says that Colonel Torres obtained ssO0O in from the treasurer of the new republic pre- vious to embarking
 No permanent apportionment of of ficers have yet been made by the gov ernment
 Cuba Has Not Recognized Panama.
 Havana November 6--PreSident Palma