Arizona republican., 1903-11-07
EIGHTY YEARS INJUSTICE.
Wky the lsthmus Severed Its Rela
 tion3 With Colombia.

Colon, Colombia, Nov. 6.-Shortly be- fore the flag of the republic of Panama was formally hoisted over the prefec- ture here this morning the new civil and military governor. Porfiro Melen- deg, delivered an oration.
 He said: "In the year 1921 the pop ulation Of the isthmus of Panama sev- cred the tie that bound it to the gov ernment of Spain, and spontaneously adhered to the new republic of CC- lombia.
 Neither the spontaneousness of this action nor of many other subsequent ones has had the effect of having the governments that succeeded each other at BOgotta give to the isthmus. ex- cept on paper. the same rights that they had granted to the inhabitants of other Colombian sections.
 "feither were the votes of the isth- mians ever taken into account, nor were their just complaints and patri- otic aspirations attended to. In virtue whereof, the ties of union with Colom- bia being for these reasons severed. the population of Panama, en masse, taking into account the noble conduct cf their progenitors on Nov. 2S. 1921. have proclaimed the republic of Pana- ma, and have appointed d supreme board of government, which the troops and public of Panama, without polit- ical distinction, and the foreign colony obey with enthusiasm.
 Delegated by that board, have as sumed command of this province and trust you will all surround us with your support for the purpose of rais- ing on high and without blemish the flag of the new state, for the purpose Of cernenting the authority with which am invested and in order to main tain social tranquility.
 The government of this newborn republic aspires to give the isthmus a definite and true era of progress so that it may not remain behind in the advance of civilization"
 The consular corps at Colon was present. but through the French con sul, as spokesman, the members said they were not there in any official ca pacity. The flag of the new republic was raised amid much cheering and general rejoicing, and fireworks were exploded all over the town.
 The police, bearing the flag of the republic of Panama, then marched through the streets to their headqusr- ters, over which also the emblem was raised.
 The avoidance of blOodsned in Colon following the proclamation of independ- ence of the isthmus, the maintenance of perfect order, and the withdrawal cf the Colombian troops from the city are looked upon as in great part due to the courage and ability displayed by Commander Hubbard of the United States gunboat NashN ille to the brav- cry of her officers and men, and to the tact Of Colonel Shaler, superintendent Of the Panama railroad, Colonel Black Of the United States engineer corps, and Sencr Porfiro Melendez, the new civil and military governor of Colon. also rendering signal service during the critical situation. which followed its peaceful settlement in the authorization of Colonel Torres and his troops on the Orinoco, and the auxiliary cruiser Dixie, whose marines guarded the town last night All of the Dixies marines have now returned to their ship.
 During the day Senor Cuadros. pre- feet of Colon, and the alcalde. Guer- rero were arrested and sent to Panama by train.
 It is reported that there are several persons in Colon who are discontented with the new order of things, but it is