The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22
COLOMB|ANS WILL
PROBABLY WAR
President Marroquin Addresses
an Appeal to the People of
the United States.

BOGOTA, Nov. 21.-A man promi-
nent in public affairs today said that
the Colombian government would
await the result of the mission to
Washington of Gen. Reyes before de-
Gliding upon it's policy, as regards the
republic of Panama. The general opin-
ion here is that there will be war, but
that the government will first do its
utmost to effect a diplomatic arrange
ment.
United States Minister Beaupre and
the American colony here are deeply
grateful to the authorities for the con-
sideration shown them.
The belief is expressed in govern
ment circles that the United States
senate will not approve of the action
of President Roosevelt regarding af-
fairs on the isthmus. All parties mere
have offered their aid to the govern
ment, and over 100000 volunteers have
rendered their services in the event of
hostilities.
President Marroquin has made tie
following statement in response to
queries:
United States Minister Beaupre and
all Americans here are surrounded
with every guarantee for their safety.
Ny communications to the United
States senate and to the people Of the
United States make manifest the att1-
tude of my government on the Panama
question. The situation in the interior
of the Colombian republic is quiet"
Address American People.
President Marroquin's reference to
his communication to the people of the
United States is explained by the fol-
lowing address which he has given out:
1.-THE President of Colombia to the
American People: The Colombian ma
ton has just been the victim of unex-
pected aggression and is in danger OF
losing the best part of it's territory. A
! military movement, not popular Nsenti-
ment, was said to have been the origin
of the proclamation of the independ-
ence of Panama. The American gov
eminent, which always had been held
by Colombia to be it's best friend and
ally, prevented, with marines, loyal
militia from subjugating the traitors
and checking the origin of the lnsu-
bordination.
"The solemen treaty between Colom-
bia and the United States binds the
United States not only to respect the
sovereignty and ownership of the Pan
anna isthmus by Colombia, but to help
,, the latter maintain them. The proceed
ings of the United States marines on
the isthmus and of the American min
lister here are in open violation of that
treaty. The isthmus of Panama, the
most coveted part of the globe, and
the most precious part of our father
land, always has been respected by the
nations as a sacred trust conf1ded by
Colombia to the honor and power of
+, the American people.
1.-The traditions of that great nation,
the United States, as a mighty de-
. ;rIat nd haa n
standard of civilization before the
world always have been opposed to
the secession of territories and the dis
memberment of nations. Non-recogni-
ton of the Confederate states during
the Civil war confirms emphatically
| the application of this doctrine de-
| cisively at critical moments.
AmicabIe Overture.
.'The American people will not per-
NIT, 1 am sure, violation of public
treaties, thus denying their glorious
traditions, in order to obtain by force
what a@olombia is ready to cencede
through pacific and equitable ways.
Colombia heartily wishes to strengthen
the ties of friendship and commerce
with the United States and give Wig
orous impulse to the common interests
| and to the greater power and glory
| of her oldest sister republic. But the
proceedings of the Washington gov
eminent interfere. unhappily, with
good feeling in both countries, being
a barrier in the way of higher en-
terprise advantageous not only to them,
| but to humanity in general.
"The Colombian people, tranquil in
| the strength of right and being sure
of the sentiments of justice and equity
| of the American people. appeal to the
national conscience of the United
States, which conscience constitutes a
force superior by far to that of an
army and navy, in order to save the
honor and integrity of our territory.
The stars and stripes. always dear to
and respected by the republicans of
| both Americas, never shall be outraged
or blemished in Colombia. No matter
what the procedure of the government
at Washington may be, the persons
| and property of citizens of the United
| States here remain safe to the tradi-
| tional honor of the government and
| people of Colombia"