The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-19
COOLING OFF.
Colombia Promises Protection
to American Residents.
Much Indignation Expressed at
Our Conduct.

washington, Nov. 19.-The state de-
partment IS received a eablegram from
Minister saupre, dated Bogota, two
days ago, saying that the excitement
was abating.
WILL PROTECT AMERICANS.
Bogota, Tuesday, November 1.-THE
Colombian government will protect the
American legation and American cit1-
zens here. There is no fear of a demon
stration against them
COLOMBIA'S REPLY.
New York, Nov 19.-Oficial reply was
made today says the Heralds Bogota,
Colombia. correspondent, under date of
November 13, to the note presented by
United States Minister Beaupre inform
ing the Colombian government that
Washington had entered into official re-
iations with the republic of Panama.
The reply was framed by Senior Carlos
Ricos minister of foreign affairs, who
vigorously defends his government and
threatens to march an army on Panama
unless the United States Immediately
recedes from its position
That the Colombians are willing to
fight to maintain their dignity and, If
possible, retake Panama. is shown by the
Strong support offered the government
and the popular approval Of Minister
Ricos' stand.
The minister in his note to the United
States through Mr.. Beaupre says:
theoretically at the attitude taken by
the United States. By the recognition
of Panama and the warning that the
United States will not allow Colombia
to put down the rebellion the heretofore
friendly relations existing between the
two governments have arrived at SUCH
q critical state that it is absolutely i'm
possible to continue diplomatic rela-
tions, unless the Washington govern
ment should Immediately give notice
that 1t has no intention to prevent Co
lombia from retaking the isthmus or to
extend any recognition to the belliger-
ents.'
The note concludes by stating that
"a prompt reply is awaited from Wash
ington, as the Colombian army is ready
to march on Panama at once"
Adding to the Indignation of the peO-
pie and stirring them in their prepara-
lions for war is a dispatch alleged to
have been received today saying Ger
many "disapproves of she course taken
by the United States and consures her
for interference at Panama" This mes
sage has caused general rejoicing and
on all sides are heard cheers for Ger
many.
General Perdomo has been appoint
ed cOmmander-in-chief of the Colon
bian army. He is possibly the best in
formed officer in Bogota on affairs or
the isthmus. having acted in an officia
capacity at Panama during exciting
times there. He was once governor OF
EdAd1lde
It is announced that the French col
ony at Bogota has extended sympathy
90 the government and offers to con
tribute 100000 for its support.
In response to a request telegrapheC
to Bogota with a view to ascertai lining
the attitude of the press and people O
Colombia concerning the isthmian sit
uation the following, delayed in trans
mission, has just been received:
''Bogota, Nov. 16.-The Colombian
people protest and appeal to tn,
American people against the conduc
of the government presided over b.
Mr.. Roosevelt. The United States
solemnly obliged by the treaty of 1856
to guarantee the rights of property an,
the sovereignty of Colombia in Pana
ma Now the American government
has violated its word and hence ha
compromised the honor of the Amer
lean people. Colombia has wished an
wishes that the United States shal
open. the canal through Colombian ter
ritory. The disapDroyal of the Hay
Herran treaty was due to constitution
al distractions which can be legal
removed by the Colombian people. an
which were made worse by the diDlo
matte discourtesiss of the departmen
Of state and its representatives here.
1.-THE American government. throuE