Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-11-12
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS MAY NOT
BE FINALLY OFF.
AGENT APPEALS TO MORGAN
Old Southern Fighter for Isthman
Waterway Maintains Naughty Spir-
il When Frenchman Seeks to Get
the Senator in Line-No Troops
Likely to Be Sent.

current to the effect that an effort is
being made for the resumption of ca
nal negotiations with Colombia not
withstanding the Independent govern
ment of Panama. These had as ba-
sis the restoration by the United
States of the status quo as affairs ex-
| listed ten days ago, following which
Colombia may take up the treaty with
view to it's speedy ratification. 1t
was said that unofficial representa-
lions to this effect had come from an
outside nation. 1t was admitted by
the state department officials that
something along this line was done,
but the reply was made that the time
for the interpo5ition of friendly of.
| fees of this kind had passed and the
| United States would not consider any
, such proposition.
A cabinet officer said last night that
no official overtures had been made,
the treaty is irrevocably dead and
negotiations for a canal treaty must
be on the basis of a new convention.
1t was made plain by the official above
referred to that the United States
does not intend to and will not annex
Panama nor dominate by force, but
that it Is open to and anxious for the
negotiation of treaty providing for
an isthmian waterway.
The reported appointment by Col
ombia of General Reyes as peace COM
missioner to the republic of Panama
is viewed with some interest by Off
cals here, as it is in accord with the
suggestion ot the Colombian govern
ment contained in a dispatch to Minis
ter Beaupre commencing the peace
full and equitable settlement of all ques-
tons at issue between Colombia and
Panama. The United States, it is
stated, will lend it's good offices to
bring about a meeting of Reyes and
the Panama officials and will do every
thing in its power to hasten a salts
factory adjustment of the questions
brought forward as the result of the
recent developments on the isthmus.
Probably No Troops.
Washington, Nov. 10.-Secretaries
Root and Hay had a conference yester
day, presumably in regard to the de-
velopments in the isthmian affair. AsI
he Was returning to his office Mr.. Root
was asked the direct question as to
whetner United States troops would be
ordered to Panama. He replied that
while such thing was possible it was
extremely improbable.
Morgan Despises Frenchman.
Washington, Nov. ION. Philippe
Bun au Vanilla, yesterday sent letter
to Seantor John T. Morgan of Alabama
III which he speaks of the efforts OF
both himself and Mr.. Morgan in behalf
of canal across the isthmus, though on
different plans and expresses admra-
ton for the senator's display OF indom-
liable will lin the service of this noble
conception"
Now, Mr. Senator, | come to you
and most respectfully entreat you to
take the high place which is due to an
| honored veteran of the noblest Eight
that ever took place for the progress
ca the world and the welfare of man
| tlho. beg you not to throw away
! the title which the thankfulness Of hu
mainly owes to you, that OF father OF
the isthmian canal; beg you to take
| the laurels of a victory which is yours
| by accepting with generous and chris
tian mind what changes the necessities
of ocean traffic have made inevitable
You will crown noble life inspired by
the greatest, most patriotic, most dis
! interes, ed aim"
Senator Morgan would not discuss
the letter He said, however: "'rhe
writer made me a hattering proposal
to get in line by supporting the new
republic but when take advice it will
come from American citizens and not
from Frenchman who is interested
IL the Panama canal
Whole Republic to Be Open.
Colon, Nov. 10--A coasting vessel
lelt yesterday morning for Porto Bello
cal1ying a few troops who will hoist