The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-19

between the United States and Colombia
are concerned. Minister Beaupre, on the
10th inst, was pressed strongly by the
Colombian government to know whether
the United States intended to recognize the
new republic of Panama. 1t is understood
the request was In such shape as TO con-
stitute menace in the event that recogni-
ton had been extended. Mr.. Beaupre was
instructed by this government TO again In
form the Colombian government that such
recognition had been extended to the new
republic Of Panama by the United States
simply in the interest of humanity and
civilization and in execution OF solemn
treaty obligations binding upon the United
States. He also was instructed to tender
to the Colombian government the good
offices of the United States to effect a set
tlement of the difficulties between Colombia
and Panama. The issue is awaited with
some anxiety here Mr. Beaupre, as has
been stated, has been granted leave of abb
sence by the State Department, and it re-
mains for him to determine when he shall
avail himself of the leave.
The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the State Department from Rear
Admiral Walker, dated at Colon, S:45 p. m.
yesterday: Made ceremonious visit to
the junta. Was cordially received. A COM
mittee from the Department of Cartagena
arrived on the German mail steamer at
Colon Sunday night and tried to arrange
an amicable settlement with Panama. Did
not land, but were entertained on the flag
ship. committee from the junta met
them this morning and informed them that
1t was too late. The government of Pa
mama Is independent and Will not retrace
its steps. The Cartagena committee leaves
tonight on the Royal Mail steamer. The
isthmus is perfectly quiet, with no appear
ance Of trouble anywhere
The State Department late this afternoon
received advices that the Departments OF
Cauca and AntioQuoia, of Colombia, are
seeking to separate from that government
and are soliciting admission into the Pa
mama republic.
No surprise Is expressed here over the re-
port that these departments are making an
effort to align themselves with the repub-
lie of Panama. The two departments named
and also that of Bolivar are the most pros
porous in the whole Colombian territory
They contribute the greater portion of the
revenues for the federal treasury, that OF
AntiQuoa alone paying about one-third OF
the entire amount. The Antioquoians are
known as the Yankees of Colombia, and
For long time there has been dissatisfac-
ton and discomfort among the people OF
these departments over the management of
affairs by the politicians at Bogota by
whom they say their representatives have
been disregarded and their interests treated
indifferently. The department Of Cauca
will benefit more largely than that OF any
other except Panama from the construction
ut u canal across the isthmus.
The following cablegram was received at
the State Department this afternoon from
Consul General Gudger, at Panama, dated
to-day: There is good deal of excite
ment at Buena Ventura and some feeling
against foreigners. The Colombian gov
eminent is said to be considering a land
invasion of the isthmus." Admiral Glass
is expected to send ship to Buena Ven
rants it, and he will be communicated with
to that effect.