The sun., 1903-11-18
PANAMA MlSSIONERS COME.
HARROR WHISTLES SALUTES FOX
NEW REPJBLIC'S FLAG.
Dr. Amsdor just Two Days Ahead OF Or
ders From Bogota to Shoot Him-senor
lloyd Says Panama Does Not Want An.
4nexutiOn Now, hut, "Perhaps, Later"

DIR. AmadOr Just Two Days Ahead OF Or.
ders From BOgOta to Shoot Him-Senor
lloyd Says Panama Does Not Want An
4nexutiOn Now, hut. "Perhaps. Later"
DR. Manuel Amador, Minister Of Finance
Of Panama and Sefior Federico Boyd, one
of the Consuls OF the new republic, whom
the Government Of the Republic Of Panama
has appointed as a commission to WASH
ington, arrived here yesterday on the
steamer City Of Washington, from Colon
Senior Carlos c. Arose mena accompanies
the Commissioners as secretary.
The steamship was the first to arrive at
this port from the Isthmus since the coup
d'etat. From her foremast flew the four
squared flag Of the infant republic. Craft
In the bay saluted it with prolonged footing
of steam whistles.
On the revenue cutter that met the City
of Washington was delegation OF local
Panamanos, who gave their compatriots
demonstrative welcome. This delegation
consisted Of Sefior Pablo Arosemena, tenn
porary Consul Of Panama; DR.. Raoul A.
Amador, son Of the Minister OF Finance.
and DR.. August Boyd, son OF Federico
Boyd. When they boarded the steamer
there was a characterize 10 Spanish hugging
bee.
At the dock was larger group, nearly
every man wearing a small silk flag OF
Panama. Charles r. Flint, who has long
been friend Of Sehor Boyd, was among
those who greeted him. DR.. Amador, a
man Of 10 years, but as alert as man thirty
years his Junior, was one OF the first down
the gangplank. He bears a striking re-
semblance to Gen. Maximo Gomez Of Cuba.
tn Nyh iDaiatancQ that
the blow for liberty be struck on Nov. 8
was due the success Of the move, is about
feet inches In height and OF rather solid
physique. His hair and mustache are
gray, but his eyes are remarkably bright.
The party was taken to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, where steady stream Of callers
kept them occupied.
Senior Boyd refused to tell, when asked
last night. the mission OF himself and DR..
Amador, although it has been reported that
they come to negotiate and ratify Canal
treaty.
object Of our trip north. OF the state Of
affairs in our new republic l will say that
they are entirely satisfactory. The people
are contented over the outcome OF our
have recognized the Republic Of Panama
because they recognize the justice OF our
cause We stand for progress and civiliza-
ton. Liberals Conservatives and Ma
tionalists are all united now, and will work
together for the good OF the country. The
victory was gained without the firing OF a
shot"
Senior Boyd was asked whether the people
of Panama wished to be annexed to the
United States Not now" he replied
Perhaps later
As to the position occupied by the Church
under the new order Of things, he said:
"The Church will have absolutely no part
in the State affairs Of Panama. The Min
lister of Public instruction, however, will
work in cooperation with the Bishop OF
Panama"
AT present. added the Commissioner
"our army numbers about 800 soldiers,
but we can easily raise 1900 II needed
Sehor Boyd, Is banker Of Panama and
was formerly proprietor Of the Star ana
Herald. He is native OF the country
though his father was Irish.
1t was learned yesterday that delay
Of perhaps another twenty-four hours
would have not only frustrated the plans OF
the revolutionists but would have resulted
in the execution of the leaders The news
of their plans had reached Bogota and Gen
ernor to Panama with orders to arrest and
execute DR.. Amador and the other chiefs
of the movement, as traitors. In two days
more he would have been in Panama. But
Dr. Amador learned of the intentions OF
the Government and insisted that the up
rising take place on Nov. 8, a day before
the time fixed.
DR.. Amador is a leading surgeon in the
country and is prominently mentioned fol
| the Presidency.
The commissioners expect to leave fol-
Washington in few days. They will epene
about a month in the country.
DR.. Raoul A. Amador, son OF the com
missioner, received his appointment yes
terday as permanent Consul-General O.
DR.. Amador is a Surgeon in the Unitee
States Army. having Joined the servic'
| in 1899 He is on furlough and will re
sign his commission. He is native o
| Panama.
| At the Office Of j. p. Morgan Co., yester
| day, the report that the firm Ia to act as tn
fiscal agents Of the Republic Of Panam
! was confirmed.