The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-27
UNLESS SITUATION ON IsTHMus
rs IS ARRANGED TO COLON
B BIAS LIKING.
S COMING TO WASHINGTON
sELL,cosE COMMISSIONER SAYS
HE HAS PROPOSITION TO
PRESENT:

Colon, Nov. p. - The Associated
Press correspondent yesterday secured
an interview with Gen. Reyes, who
came to the isthmus on a peace mis-.
sion representing Colombia. Gen.
Reyes said:
1.-THE day l left Bogota, which was
on the 18th inst, United States Min
lister Baupre and Secretary of Lega-
ton Snyder were we'll, though little
anxious. l assured your minister that
he was in no danger, and to-day l am
able to give the same assurance to the
Associated Press. At the time left
Mr.. Beaupre was preparing to go down
the river.
This morning Admiral Coghlan
informed me that the United States
would prevent the landing of Colon
bian troops on any part Of the isthmus.
I promised Admiral Coghlan that Co.
lombia would not take such action I'M
til reached Washington, whittier am
proceeding via Port Limon and New
Orleans.
81 told Admiral Coghlan that if my
efforts at Washington failed to bring
about some arrangement concerning
the present situation on the isthmus
satisfactory to Colombia, the United
States
Would Have to Fight
the entire Colombian people and that
it would be second Boer war. am
going to Washington for the purpose
of doing my utmost amicably to ar
range affairs.
Colombia is in desperation.
doubt if the Washington government
or President Roosevelt, for whom
have the highest respect, realizes the
seriousness of establishing this prece-
dent. The large German colony in Rio
Grande do Sui, Brazil, is declared to
be inclining to a revolutionary move
ment for independence, which the sue
cess of Panama will stimulate.
"The government of Colombia is re-
ceiving the sympathy of all South
4America, which is !, fearful of further
American territorial aggrandi zement
in this direction.
plan contemplating the
Remittance of Panama
into the Colombian union and the NOV
ing of the Colombian capital to Pana-
ma city. am sure this idea will re-
ceive the support of all Colombians.
II do not just known what my
course of action will be. but am 60
ing to Washington in the interests of
Colombia and of civilization"
Asked whether Colombian troops
could reach the isthmus by land, Gen.
Reyes answered.:
Eyes, l can get 100000 men, build
roads, and, if it were not for the Amer
leans, could subdue the :isthmus in a
fortnight. l would rather die for the
honor and in the defense of the integ-
rity of my country than sit with hands
folded and see her lose the isthmus.
will do all I cen at Washington to
effect a diplomatic arrangement if it
be possible. I know the sentiments of
my countrymen.
Americans Not in Danger.
Colon, Nov. 21-The steamer Canada
brought no mails from Savanilla and
newspapers and letters from the coast
are at this time difficult to obtain
Reports from various sources, howev
er, confirm previous statements thai
THE excitement and resentment conse
quent to the loss Of tine isthmus is sub
siding and that Americans are not ir
danger. The Canada sailed late yes
terday afternoon for Port Limon. Gen
Reyes and other Colombian commits
sioners were aboard.