Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-13
A|V[ANAENT Of PANAMA
. BROKE AWAY FROM COLON
BIAS CONTROL.
i. Sam 10 Kept Busy Looking
.x..r Her Interests-canal Treaty
A.. ,moortant Topic-Foreign coun-
..,.s little Shy on Recognizing New
Country.

NV development of the government OF
uia' ,o The most important an
r~oement indicative of speedy es-
iNs,isbmsut of full diplomatic rela-
.iAas with the new republic was the
uon o,rtment of Buneau-Varilla as the
apt ut of Panama in the United States.
a sS,.h him the United States govern
Mt will transact any necessary busi-
n uass in an unofficial way pending the
asuo,ntment of regular ministers plen-
Mr.. Gudger is the United States con-
all general to Panama.
~ Tbe British government has for
nally requested the state department
- Iook after the British subjects on
.So isthu,us, and similar requests are
s1nected, all of which will be promptly
granted.
oble that large foreign naval repre-
sentation in isthmian waters should be
discouraged just now and until the
new government is permanently es-
tablished. 1t is understood here that
there will be little delay about such
establishment, and as soon as there
is regular government at Panama, in
Mace of the present junta, the state
denartment expects to take up nego-
tiations for the execution of the canal
project.
As Seen In London
Iondon.-No steps have been taken
nv the British government or are like
" to be taken in the immediate future
toward the formal recognition Of the
independence of Panama and no re-
quest has been received thus far look
ipg to that end. President Roosevelt's
action and Secretary Hays statement
are not construed by the foreign Of
fee as being a formal recognition Of
Panama's independence.
Undecided.
st. Petersburg.-In the absence of
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff no de-
cision has been reached by Russia re-
garding recognition of the new repub-
lie Of Panama.
Germany Neutral.
Berlin.-Germany has not yet taken
into consideration the question Of rec
ognizing the republic of Panama and
will await the United States formcl
recognition. Germany admits that
among the great powers the United
States is the country Immediately con-
cerned and will shape her course with
special reference to that fact. Ger
many will preserve strict put friend
ly neutrality.
French Are Cautious.
Paris.--Before giving a formal rec
ignition by France of the republic of
Panama, Foreign Minister Delcasse
has decided to secure a specific dec
laration that the new regime will carry
cut Colombia's former obligations In
connection with the canal and other
French property interests. Until this
declaration is Enthusiastically given
French recognition will be withheld,
nut as soon as 1t is given there is the
best reason to believe that France will
recognize the independence of the new
state. Cable inquiries are now pro-
ceeding TO secure the specific assur-
ance required.
The French consul at Panama ca
Died that Panama would assume Co
iombia's former treaty and legal obli-
cations. This is considered by the Of
metals here as making practically GER
tain the intentions Of the new state
toward French property rights, but in
order to remove the slightest question
OF doubt a definite declaration from
the new regime is authorized.
The officials here construe the action
taken by the United States as being
equivalent to full recognition Of the
new state.
Government opinion and public sem
ument generally. with slight excep-
tlon, approve the course of the United
States.
Rome, Nov. 10.-The formation Of
'"e new republic of Panama and It's
recognition by the United States Is
looked upon with satisfaction all over
i.aiy Old disputes between Italy and
uo'ombia have never been settled. as
.ne latter always succeeded in eluding
lts obligations to the italian govern
inent. On one occasion President
cleveland was called upon to act as
arbitrator In these disputes and he
=. save verdict entirely favoring Italy.
me Colombian government and Col
onoian congress, however, refused to
accept the decision, on the ground that
resident Cleveland had evidently
peen Ill advised. Italy has therefore
:, fastened to recognize the new repub-
tic in the hope of contributing to the