Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-16
MAY STILL TREAT
WITH COLOMBIA
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS MAY NOT
BE FINALLY OFF.
APPEALS TO MORGAN
Old Southern Fighter for Isthmian
Waterway Maintains Naughty spir-
it When Frenchman Seeks to Get
the Senator in Line-No Troops
Likely to Be Sent.

Washington, Nov. 10.-Reports are
current to the effect that an effort is
being made for the resumption of ca
nal negotiations with Colombia not
withstanding the Independent govern
ment of Panama These had as ba-
sis the restoration by the United
States of the status quo as affairs ex-
listed ten days ago, following which
Colombia may take up the treaty with
view to it's speedy ratification. 1t
was said that unofficial representa-
tons to this effect had come from an
outside nation. 1t was admitted by
the state department officials that
something along this line was done,
but the reply was made that the time
for the interpositiOn of friendly Of
fees of this kind had passed and the
United States would not consider any
such proposition.
A cabinet officer said last night that
no official overtures had been made,
the treaty is irrevocably dead and
negotiations for a canal treaty must
be on the basis of a new convention.
1t was made plain by the official above
referred to that the United States
does not intend TO and will not annex
Panama nor dominate by force, but
that it is open to and anxious for the
negotiation of a treaty providing for
an isthmian waterway.
The reported appointment by Col
ombia of General Reyes as peace COM
missioner to the republic of Panama
is viewed with some interest by Off
Gals here, as it is in accord with the
suggestion OF the Colombian govern
ment contained in a dispatch to Minis
ter Beaupre commencing the peace
ful and equitable settlement of all ques-
lions at issue between Colombia and
Panama. The United States, it is
stated, viii lend its good offices to
bring about a meeting of Reyes and
the Panama officials and will do every.
thing in its power to hasten a salts
factory adjustment of the questions
brought forward as the result of the
recent developments on the isthmus.
Probably No Troops.
Washington, Nov. 1O.-Secretaries
Root and Hay had a conference yester. :
day, presumably in regard to the de-
velopments in the isthmian affair. AS
lie was returning TO his Office Mr.. Root
was asked the direct question as 10
whether United States troops would be
ordered to Panama. lie replied that
while such a thing was possible it was
extremely improbable.
Morgan Despises Frenchman.
Washington, Nov. 1O.-M. Philippe
Bun au Varilla, yesterday sent letter
to Seantor John T. Morgan of Alabama,
In which he speaks OF the efforts OF
both himself and Mr.. Morgan in behalf
of = canal across the isthmus, though on
different plans, and expresses admira-
ton for the senator's display OF indom
itable will lin the service of this noble
conception"
Now, Mr.. Senator, come to you
ard most respectfully entreat you to
take the high place which is due to an
honOred veteran of the noblest Eight
that ever took place for the progress
ca the world and the welfare OF man.
hh0 beg you not to throw away
the title which the thankfulness of hu
mainly owes to you, that OF father OF
the isthmian canal; ! beg you TO take
the laurels of victory which is yours
by accepting with. generous and chris
tian mind what changes the necessities
of ocean tranc have made inevitable.
You will crown a noble life inspired by
the greatest. most patriotic, most dis
interes, Ell aim"
Senator Morgan would not discuss
the letter He said, however: The
writer made me a hattering proposal
to get in line by supporting the new
republic, but when take advice it will
come from American citizens and not
from a Frenchman who is interested
liz the Panama canal"
Whole RepubIic to Be Open.