The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-13

Isthmus. |
Paris, November 10.-The French gov
eminent has recognized the de facto
government of the Republic of Panama.
The Instructions forwarded by For
eign Minister Del Case to the French
consul al ana authorized him to
nave relations with the new govern
ment. The instructions are substan-
tally the same as those sent from
Washington to the United States con-
sui at Panama, and will have the effect
of giving the same recognition of the
new regime as the United States has
-fIready given. a formal recognition
-yII follow later. when the new govern
guent is fully organized, but the instruc-
ions of the consul definitely establish
M attitude of France toward the new
republic.
NJ. DeICasse's instructions follow the
receipt of ample assurances of the pur-
nose Of the new regime to carry out
the obligations of Colombia concerning
he canal concession and other French
property rights. The reports of the
consul also showed that the new condi-
lions are apparently stable, with the
separatists maintaining order and exer-
Using undisputed authority.
Washington, November 10.-An i'm
portJnt conference concerning the Pan
ANA situation was held at the White
House today, just prior to the formal
meeting of the cabinet. The partici-
Jants in the conference were President
Roosevelt. Senator Hanna, and MEM
E1ers of the cabinet The decision reach
I'D. if any. was not disclosed. 1t is un-
,IerstOod, however, that the discussion
vvaS purely informal and not intended
IN any manner to be decisive.
As Senate Hanna left the White
House he chatted frankly. He said that
ne and the President had not discussed
the question of the craftsmanship of the
t-sSplblican national committee. In
TACT" said he, that matter was not
mentioned today It's a dead issue any
now. We talked of a variety Of topics,
\ continued the Senator, among them
TIE Panama situation. That is not d
political Question-nOt even a technica
one. The people of this country want
an IsUhmian canal built and they want
It built by the Panama route. They
have accepted the Panama route anC
they propose to stand by the President
IN the matter of constructing the cana
by that route"
Senator Hanna was asked whether IL
his opinion it would be necessary t
enact new legislation TO provide 70
negotiations between the United State:
and the Republic of Panama for tn,
construction of a canal. He replied
chat that was a question for a lawye1
20 answer He felt that a new treat!
would be necessary of course, but die
not think serious difficulty would be en-
,,oyntered in negotiating a canal treat!
with Panama.
The Navy department is advised tina
F.ear Admiral Glass. commanding tn
Pacific station. arrived at Panama to
,Iay with the cruiser Marblehead an
che gunboat Concord. having made
sluick run from Acapulco. Their con
sort the monitor Wyoming. was no
able to keep up with the two other YES
sells and probably will not reach Pana
ma before Thursday. BY virtue OF nj
rank. Admiral Glass Will have suprem
command over the naval forces in tn
vicinity of Panama and in case of
Iuncture of the forces at Panama an
rnlon he would have command OF a
operations.
There is no expectation here OF a nos
kiIe crash on the isthmus in the lmme
Hate future. for il is believed that IT
-oInmhian when fully &C
%ised of what has happened. VIII az
,.epr the inevitable. and not attempt
1900 -, attack panama in II
F.,rx al the United States naval Vesse
xuarding the approaches.
The state department was notified L
Law that the Colombian governmel
mad established a censorship over G
,,zaorams destined for the interior
.,Ion,bia reaching Buena kentur
This practically cuts off free commUr
.-ation between BOgota. the capltaI
colombia. and the outside world.
In 2 dispatch received a few da
ago AZ the state department. from Nj
xster he announced that
mad decided to refrain from taxing d
vantage of his leave of absence Whl
was Immediately available, untll Marc
No explanation is offered for the chan
En Mr.. Beaupre's plans, but II Is SUNNI
ed that he foresaw the approaching re
<olution and desired to be at MS ~
when the separation came. No app
nensiOn is felt for the ministers perSC
ri safety at Bogota, though it is re
SEED that his lot may be an unpleasa
one.
Wa November 10.-Upon
s.eipt of a report by the state depa
Enent that several British vessels W
20 be chartered by the Colombian g