The Red Cloud chief., 1903-11-13
PANAMA PLEASED
All Nations Recognize the New
Government
UNITED STATES A FACTOR
Natives ynthusisstic Over the situation
-Rspresentativs to United states APP
poiated-Canal an Assured Thing

The question of recognition by the
United States and her right to act In
the premises as she does is sanctioned
by all countries.
The public manifestations OF Joy
continue throughout the length and
breadth of the isthmus. 1t Is not forced
enthusiasm, but q real expression OF
10y that the population are once for
all delivered from the yoke Of their
oppressors."
Generals Tovar and Amaya with
their full STATS and a number of other
Colombian prisoners who were arrest
| ed ut Colon will await the first steamer
sailing for Cartagena or Savanilla. The
republic of Panama will garrison Colon
and several other points soon.
The municipal councils at ~Penonome,
Empradaro, San Carlos and ABRAHAM
have announced their adherence to the
new republic Of Panama.
A manifesto addressed to the citizens
Of the new republic of Panama has
been issued, saying that the inhabitants
Of the isthmus had done what was in
evitable in view OF the situation, which
was becoming graver daily. Under the
late system of Colombian government
thO luhdbituhtS Va II va ~ cNNh
governed with q narrow-mindedness
which in days gone by had been applied
to American colonies by the powers
OF Europe.
The fact that the isthmus Of Panama
nettet Colombia large sums Of customs
duties and had not received the bene-
fit Of even a bridge over any Of its
rivers. the construction of a single
/ .~aI -. - H. uVn H.
erection of any public buildings, the
establishment OF a single college, nor
Of any other step tending to advance
the industries or intellectual develop
ment OF Panama, as not even the most
inflnitesimal part of the large sums
collected had been applied towards
benefting Panama In any shape or
form.
The failure Of the Hay-Herran canal
treaty to meet with approval of the
congress at Bogota was the result of
only a few influential men holding
power. and their opposition to the rat
ification was due to the allegation that
Panama would be the only part Of the
country which would receive direct
benefits from the building of an inter
oceanic canal.
Tho people Of the isthmus, in view
OF this notorious situation. decided to
recover their sovereignty, in order tc
work out their own destiny and secure
the future Of Panama In keeping with
the evident destiny of the country, its
vast territory and It's immense riches
The i~nitiators Of the movement aspire
to assist In this work and also to TAX,
part in the foundation of a republi,
where the laws shall be the u~nfailini
guide of those who govern and thos,
who are governed: here effective peac,
will be established and in which al
interests will Join In the work OF civil
ization n progress: when must re
suit in perpetual stability.
At the beginning Of the life of thi
independent nation the citizens full,
appreciate the responsibilities whicl
the present state OF affairs means, bu
: have profound faith In the good sens
: and patriotism of the isthmians, an,
believe that they possess sufficient en-
ergy to open the way, by their labor
to a happy future. without worry o
danger.
The separation of the isthmus fror
Colombia was accomplished withou
; feeling OF hatred or n sentiment
JOY. Just as a son %withdraws from tn
paternal roof the isthmian people, tai
4 ing their chosen path. have separate
I themselves from Colombia. They did
t with grief, but they complied with the!
- supreme. inevitable duty. that of lool
ing to their OWL future, of attendin
to their W preservation and of worl
ing out their own welfare.
The following provisional appoin
. ments have been made:
?. Governor and military chief, Porfl
u Melendez.
Secretary Of the government, Crist
bal J.iola.
Alcade. Benigno Andoion.
h Treasurer. Antonio Ocano.
II Commander OF police, Manuel Par
des.
10 M. Philippe Bunau-Varilla was q
pointed diplomatic agent of the repu
lie OF Panama at Washington. He
, one OF the financial agents of the Pa
y ANA Canal company. His first ofici
act was to officially notify the Jun
Vi that the United States had r~ecogniz
oy the de facto government OF the repu
lie Of Panama. The news has caus
great rejoicing and was telegraph
throughout the country.
ed The arrival Of the United States CT
"a. ser Boston In Panama was made I
RS occasion OF great rejoicing and entt
be siam. When the executive officer lar
40. ed he was received by crowds, head
by bands, and carrying the stars q
stripes and the flag of the reput
OF Panama. The bands played
us American anthem.
ne On the most reliable authority
'ut republic Of Panama will assume
Colombian governments canal obi
he lions and that arrangements with Il