The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-06

an orderly and permanent government
on the Isthmus. Advocates of the con-
struction of the Panama canal say this
assures the execution of that project.
1t was learned last night that the Pral-
rie will sail from League Island next
week with 300 marines for Guantanamo
and that in case the situation con-
tinued serious on the Isthmus the Prat-
rie will proceed thence to Colon and
land additional marines.
The dispatch received from the eX-
ecutive board of new government an
nouncing the establishment of the pro-
vincial government of the republic OF
Panama stated that its action was in
response to a popular and spontaneous
demand on the part of the Isthmian
people and that the board was assured
of the necessary military strength to
carry out its determination.
The departure of troops from Colon
greatly relieves the seriousness of the
situation, and the arrival of the Dixie
relieved the general apprehension here
regarding the safety of American lives
and property
This government is interested but not
surprised to note the European approv
al of its policy as shown in the Asoscia-
ted Press dispatch from London, Berlin
and Paris. but it was added by a high
official that the restoration of order on
the iSthmuS and its maintenance had
been long desired by the European pow
ers and that the United States was in
service.
Oficials of the administration say
nothing has yet been decided as to our
policy save that it has been decided to
execute the obligations of the United
States as to affairs on the Isthmus of
Panama in accordance with a broad in
depreciation of the treaty of 1916.
The state department has received in
formation to the effect that communica-
ton with Buena Ventura, the Colombian
port on the Pacific coast and with the
interior points has been restored. This
had been interrupted for a time owing
it was supposed to the cutting of the
cable by the reVOlutiOniStS. Recourse, it
is supposed has been had to another ca
BILE controlled by the Central and South
American Telegraph and Gable company
which stretches across the Pacific ocean
from the Colombian shore to a point in
the state of Panama. but which avoids
the city where the revolutionists are op-
Grating. DIR. Herran. the Colombian
charge here, said last night that he had
not received any news from his govern
ment regarding the revolt in Panama.
nor has he had anything from the Off
cial on the Isthmus. He may make a
report to his government of the condi-
tions on the Isthmus as he learns them
here, and of the feeling of the United
States government in the matter. 1t is
said that word will be sent to the
cruiser Baltimore, now on her way to
San Domingo to proceed to Colon.
1t is suggested that in the event Of
postponement of recognition of the new
government the question might be re-
ferred to congress for action.
LAY IT TO US.
New York, Nov 6.-The newspapers
here say little regarding the Panama
revolution. cables the Herald's Valpa-
raiso, Chilli correspondent. The belief
is general. however. that the move
ment was the work of the Tinted
States.
ARRIVAL OF THE DIXIE.
Washington Nov 6.-The navy de-
partment has received a cablegram from
Commander Delano, of the Dixie, an
nouncing his arrival at Colon The ca
blegram states that the Colombian
troops have evacuated and that the sit
uation- is quiet.
The navy department has received a
, cablegram from Rear Admiral Glass,
commanding the Pacific squadron, an
nouncing the departure of the Marble
head, Concord and Wyoming and the
collier Nero yesterday at Acapulco,
Mexico, for Panama. The squadron is
proceeding at full speed.
Commander Delano cables that he
has landed an adequate force of ma
rines from the Dixie and that the blue
! jackets which landed from the Nash
vile have re-em barked on the Nash
vile. The Dixie carries 400 marines.
| HAS NO EFFECT IN GERMANY
/ Berlin Nov. 6.-Fhe German admi-
rally says the revolution at Panama
has not Influenced the movements of
the German warships in American
waters. and it does not expect that a
contingency will arise requiring a
change of plans. No dispatches have
been received from the German squad
ron regarding Panama.
COGHLAN TO COMMAND.
! Washington, Nov. 6.-ConsuI General
from Asheville, n. c., and today re-
ceived instructions preliminary to his
departure Sunday for the isthmus of
Panama. Rear Admiral Coghlan has
received orders to convey the consul
general to the isthmus on the convert
ed yacht Mayfiower, which will sail
from the navy yard here Sunday for
| Colon at full speed.
| Rear Admiral Coghlan, who is COM
mander-in-c chief of the Caribbean sea
squadron, has arrived here in response
to summons from Rear Admiral
! Taylor chief of the bureau of naviga-
/ ton, and conferred today with the Off
cials at the navy department. He will
| receive instructions from the prasi-
de1t and upon his arrival at Colon will
assume supreme command of the
side of the iSthmus Rear Admira
| Glass uDon his arrival at Panama will
relieve the captain of the Boston of the
command Of the naval force there.
HERRA:N READY TO LEAVE.
Washington, Nov. 6.-The Associated
Press learns that DR. Thomas Herran,
the Colombian charge, is prepared to
leave Washington on short notice with
his family for Colombia. 1t may be
stated that instructions withdrawing
him Will cause no surprise at the CO.
lombiar legation. where it is believed
that the state departments recognition
of the republic of Panama will cause
| intense feeling in Colombia. So far DIR.
IIerran has had no advices from his
government.
COLOMBIA SHUT OUT.
She Can't Make War on Panama II