New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-13

include Generals Tower snd AInaya, the former
T.refect Of Colon. Sehor cuadros. enc che former
Aicalee If Colon. Sefor Guerrero.
General Huertas. commander OF the battehon
n Panama which deserted the Colombian gov
eminent and soined the revolutionists on Mo-
venber g. has been made commander in chief
II the forces OF the new republic. General
Fiuertss was entertained at dinner here to-
say by Poririo Melendez. Civil and Military
Governor OF Colon. and other government Of
scers
United States naval collier arrived here to-
day With fun cargo
AK ORDERLY GOVERNMENT IN POWER
What most fraprssses all observers Of the
present situation on the isthmus. Is the COM
nlete success Of the secession movement ana
the orderly continuance OF affairs since the
rhance Of government The unanimous feeling
through the District Of Panama in favor OF the
new government is far beyond what its pro-
rnoters anticipated when making their prepare
rions for the memorable event OF November 5.
The successful execution OF all the details Of
the secession plan show the ability Of the lead
ers or the revolt. The municipal and proVin-
cial laws and regulations which existed under
The government Of Colombia have been con-
tinued without any practical change. With
three or four exceptions. all the civil employees
ssth OF allegiance 10 the new republic. and have
been continued in Office, those who refused TO
take the oath being sent 20 Savanills.
E,xcept for the new uniforms OF the volunteer
soldiers Of the young republic seen on the streets
81 Colon. and the one Panamese 4ag flying over
the Town Hall. there seems nothing in the daily
life OF this place to indicate change Of SOW
,reignty. Porslrio Melendez. the Civil and Mill
tsry Governor. to-day expressed his realization
n what Panama owed to the United States, call
ing that country the new republics powerful
end generous eodmother." General Melendez
said:
Panama will be able 10 raise between 1000
and 5000 troops. partly armed, in case the ne
cessty arises to resist a Colombian attack but
I do not believe that any such necessity VIII
ever arise.
Regarding the mission Of General Reyes Gov
ernor Melendez said:
telegram has been received by the govern
rnent OF Panama that General Reyes is coming
70 the isthmus in the hope Of saving Colomoia
honor. ana is ready on behalf OF the COLOMBIAN
government 10 promise 10 Panama all conces-
sioas and considerations The Panama govern
ment. however, has answered that unless Cen
eral REYES comes ready to recognize the new
republic and accredited 10 IL as the Colombian
envoy he viii not be received.
Governor Melendez further said that he would
arrest General Reyes on his arrival here unless
he Immediately accepted Panama's stipulations
The general is due to arrive at Barra nquilla at
the end OF this week but Governor Melendez
thinks he will not proceed to the isthmus. The
Governor said il was impossible for Colombia to
send troops overland to the isthmus because Of
the physical conditions Of the country.
VIGILANCE OF AMERICAN FORCES.
II is apparent that United States warships will
not permit any movement by sea OF armed
rad n lend
five armed men 10 Portobello. but they were
stopped by the United States gunboat Nashville
and compelled TO return. schooner loaded
with troops was sent yesterday TO Bocas oeI
Toro. but they went unaTmed-
No news has yet been received here OF any
attempt on the part Of Colombia to move troops
20 the isthmus Should such an attempt be
made by sea the United States naval COM
lnsnders would inform the commanders of the
transports that the troops would not be permit
,ed 10 land at Colon. The warships are exam
ming al vessels arriving at Colon from Cols~1-
MAN norts and scrutinizing the passengers with
he object OF oiScouraging the landing or OBJ
fectiouable persons. It is believed that the send
ing Of troops by Colon hia is the only thing
Thar can possibly disturb the tranquil march
OF events or The isthnlus.
The United States naval authorities on the
Colon side of the isthTnus have not yet received
any Official communication that the United
states has recognized the provisional govern
rnent Consequently they cannot treat in any
way officially with the Panama representa-
rtves. The American warShips nave not .et sa-
lute6 the flag Of the new republic.