New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-21
REYES'S THREAT OF WAR.
GOING TO W4SHINGTON.
Colombia to A5Cait Negotiations
IIr. Beaupre Safe.

Colon. Nov 2o-Gereral Reyes. the distin-
suished Colombian soldier. who came to the
isthmus on a peace mission representing his
government. said tonight:
The day left Bogota which was on Novenn-
Der IL the United States Minister. Mr. Beaupre
and the secretary Of legation. Mr. Snyder. were
well, though a little anxious. I assured your
minister that he in no danger. and am to-
day able to give the same assurance 70 The As
ISOLATED Press At the time left BOsota Nh
Beaupre was preparing 70 do down the river
This morning Admiral COghlan informed me-
officially that the United states would prevent
the landing Of Colombian troops on any part
Of the isthmUs. I promised Admiral Coghlan
that Colombia would not take such acton until
reached Washington whittier am proceed
ing by way Of Port LiTnOn and NeW-OTleans-
told Admiral ceghIan thst II efforts az
Washington failed to bring about some arrangements
concerning the present situation on the istnnn-
factory to Colombia. the United States would have
would be a second BOer
I am going to Washington for the purpose OF
doing my utmost to amicably arrange present
matters.
Colombia is IN desperation doubt II the
Washington government OF President Roosevelt.
for whom I have the highest respect, realizes
the seriousness Of establishing this precedenI-
The large German colony in Rio GTande 90 oul'
Brazil is declared to be incIining to revoLu-
tiOnary movement for independence winch tne
success of Panama will stimulate
The government Of Colombia Is receiving tne
sympathy Of all South America. which is 1earIuI
Of further American territorial aggranoi1etlsh-
in this direction
may propose when IN Washington plan
. contemplating the re-entrance OF Panama INTO
the Colombian union, and the moving OF the
Colombian capital to Panama City am sure
that this idea. viii receive the support OF an
Colombians- Go not just know what my course
Of action viii be. but am going 70 Washlnslon
in the interests Of Colombia and OF clVlnza'oh-
Asked whether Colombian troops could reach
the isthmus by land General Reyes answered:
Yes. can get a hundred thousand men.
build roads and. il il were not for the Amer
leans could subdue the isthmus N fortnight
] would rather die for the honor ana IN the De
fence of the integrity Of my country than SIT
with hands folded and see her lose the tsJhInus
I viii do all I can at Washington TO effect 4
diplomatic arrangement il such be possible
know the sentiments Of my countrymen-
General REYES to-day sent cable dispatch to
Bogota. advising his government that it was i'm
possible to reach any agreement vish the gov
eminent Of Panama, and hence that Colombia >
relations with that government we're severed.
and that he accompanied by the other commits
sioners. was proceeding to Washington to fulfil
his mission.
Asked regarding the rumor that the depart
ments Of Cauca and Antioquia were anxious to
Join the Republic Of Panama. General Reyes
said:
The report OF the dissatisfaction in these de-
partuents is not only untrue but / am abe
To say TO YOU that the entire republic Is united
in is determination 70 restore the tsthnus 70
the union.
General Reyes who was a candidate for the
Presidency of Colombia. issued decree dated
at Barranquilla. November 16 addressed to the
members Of the Electoral College at Bogota,
which said:
Having accepted a military mission. emPov-
cred with all Presidential faculties III almost all
departments Of the republic. at a moment when
my country is preparing for a Presidential cleo
ton. I deem il my duty 20 relinquish my can
didaCy Hence I renou1Ce II irrevOcably. OFFER
ing my services 10 my country in any other
position
General Reyes seems disturbed by the rapid
march Of events in the United States. and IS
fearful that Congress may ratify the canal
treaty with the new republic. He appears des-
| pondent over the general outlook for his mis-
| sion. and also over the receipt Of the news OF
| unrest in Cauca and Antioquia, although he de-
MES its authenticity.
| The Canada sailed late this afternoon for Port
Lfrnon. General Reyes and the 9th y Colombian
| commissioners were on board