The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-30

are for him. When the republic had
been declared and the City Council of
Panama had named the provisional
governing junta, he was named as the
president of that body, and to him
was intrusted the actual leadership
under the new order of things. He
Immediately resigned his place as spe-
cial agent of the Panama Railroad; but
it is a secret which nobody in Pam
anna attempts to conceal that as the
head of the Junta is directing the gov
eminent of the new republic Don
Agustin works now in as close harmony
with the railroad corporation as he did
In those days when he was serving 1t
openly and in return for a regular
salary. The natural deduction is that
the railroad corporation is at present
the administrator of this new govern
ment. and such is the fact although
the railroad company manages to keep
itself we'll in the background, its di-
rection of affairs being accomplished
through Arrange, who continues in
closest touch with the railroad officials.
What part he will play when the struc-
ture of republican government shall
have been formally reared does mot
now appear. He is an enthusiastic ad-
vocate of the election of DR.. Amador
to the presidency. discouragng all use
his part in the drama has been so
important that it is conceded that when
the curtain of full Accomplishment shall
have been finally rung down on TINS
bloodless revolution Arrange will have
been berthed mos. comfortably. The
only gossip as to the exact location
in which he is likely to find himself
has 1t that Bunau-Varilla Will, atter
the ratification of the canal treaty by
ha transfer
red to Paris as minister plenipoten-
tiary and envoy extraordinary 70
france while Senior Jose Agustin
arrange will enter the diplomatic corps
at Washington as Panamas represent
tative.
others Who Took n Hand.
Following Amador and Arrange comes
a long list of men, none of whom gives
an IMPRESSION of any great amount Of
strength. Thos. Arias is by no means
a brilliant man, although he was one
OF the original trio of secessionists ana
ats now as a member of the govern
ing Junta. He is well connected IN
Panama, Is a man of considerable
wealth; but II seems evident that ne
owes his participancy in the consplr-
acy which eliminated one month ago
10 the fact that he has, in dignlfed
way. been a professional office holder
under the Colombian government. ne
has served in many and different official
positions, and his knowledge or the
government scheme and the proper
way OF doing things excels that of any
other man on the isthmus. This knowl-
edge was needed by those VINO pro
nosed 10 make Panama an independent
republic; hence the reason Tor the
prominence acquired by Arias. AS
leader ne would never be considered
Tor n moment he IL much too voluble
and too ready 20 divulge secrets 20 be
safe counselor: but IN the early days
n was recognized that he knew the
regular and orderly methods OF direct
INC government. and because II was De.
sired 70 avoid mistakes that might iead
10 controversy and embarrassment nc
was invited 20 join ~ the conspiracy,
and has proved an Invaluable AIDE 70
the real leaders.
Fredrlea Boyd. a member u ne jun
a, FOR whom Emanuel Esplnoza mas
been substituted; 3. A. Mendoza, MIR