New-York tribune., 1903-11-07
PANAMA RECOGNIZED.
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the proclamation Of the independence Of the
isthn,us. the maintenance OF perfect order and
the withdrawal Of the Colombian troops from
the city are looked upon as in great part due TO
the courage and ability displayed by Com
mander Hubbard Of the United States gunboat
Nashville, to the bravery OF her officers and
men, and to the tact of Colonel Shaler, super
tntendent Of the Panama Railroad.
Colonel Black. Of the United States Engineer
Corps and Sehor PoriiriO Melendez. the new
civil and military Governor OF Colon, also rem
dered signal service during the critical situation.
which found its peaceful settlement in the en-
barkation OF Colonel Torres and his troops on
the Orinoco
The embarkation took place just prior TO the
arrival Of the United States auxiliary cruiser
Dixie. whose marines guarded the town last
night. An OF the Dixie's marines have now re-
turned to their ship.
The critical situation Of Wednesday began
when the troops under Colonel Torres took an
aggressive position in the vicinity Of the rail-
road building. and the lives OF Americans for a
time seemed threatened. To-days Panama
Star and Herald" says that according to In
formation in its possession Colonel Torres OBJ
tained the sum Of $1,000 in gold from the treas
urer Of the new republic just previous TO en-
lsrking.
NO permanent appointments OF loCaA olANSAS
have yet been made by the Government.
The Government OF the republic last night ap-
pointed Porferio Melendez 10 be Civil and Mill
tsry Governor Of Colon. pending tie appoint
ment OF new officials. Governor Melendez has
informed the officials that they may remain at
their posts for the present IL they swear allegi-
ance to the new republic. He has also informed
the steamship agents that Colombian ports on
the Atlantic are closed 10 all arrivals. This re-
fers only 20 their non-acceptance Of troops from
coast ports.
A steam launch was chartered and dispatched
last night 10 capture Bocas del Toro Cat one Of
the entrances TO the Bay of ChiriQuD in the in
terest Of the new republic. No difficulties are
anticipated there.
The new republic is doubtless firmly estab-
nshed. There are no Colombian troops on the
isthmus, and satisfaction is everywhere ex-
pressed at the new order Of things.
The American employees of the railroad and
Others have been armed with rifles and revolv-
ers supplied by the United States cruiser Nash
willie. Together with the latters men the vol
unteers presented a bold front on Wednesday
and Thursday afternoons to the Colombians
who were threatening the lives of Americans.
Shortly before the hosting of the republics
flag this morning. the new Civil and Military
Governor, Polfro Melandez. made the following
address;
Isthmians: In the year 1921 the population of
the Isthmus Of Panama severed the tie that
bound il TO the government Of Spain and spon-
taneOusly adhered TO the new Republic Of CO.
tombia. Neither the spOntaneousnesS OF this
act nor many other subsequent ones of hdeilty
10 Colombia have had the effect OF having the
governments that succeeded each other at BO-
gotta concede to the isthmus. except paper.
the same rights that they had granted to the
inha bitants Of other Colombian sections.
Neither the VOtse of the Isthmians ever
taken into account. were their Just complaints
and patriotic aspirations attended TO, in virtue
whereof. and the ties Of union with Colombia
being for these reasons severed. the population
Of Panama. en- masse. taking into account the
noble conduct Of their progentOrs Novem-
Der -, lS2l, have proclaimed the Republic Of
Panama. and have appointed a Supreme Board
OF Government. which the troops and public of
Panama. without political distinction, and the
foreign colony obey with enthusiasm. 9
Delegated by that beard. have assumed com
mand Of this province. and trust you will all
surround me with your support for the purpose
OF raising on high without blemish the flag Of
the new state. for the purpose Of cementiug the
authority with which / am invested and in or
der to maintain social tranquility.
d, The government OF this newborn republic
aspires to give the isthmus definite and
true era OF progress, SO that it may not remain
behind in the advance Of civilization which the
clock of time marks in the other states Of the
universe. The supreme board which represent
desires nothing else except TO found a govern
ment Of and for all citizens Let unite in
the spirit of truth. without hatred or ranCOr
toward any. and. after giving thanks TO the AL
mighty for the happy consummation Of this
transcendent and bloodless act. assist me in
Saying with enthusiasm and decision: Long
live the istEmus, Long live the Republic Of
Panama