Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-14

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from United States Minister Beaupre,
at Bogota, dated November 9, in which |
the minister states that large crowds
were parading the streets on the 9Th |
instant crying: down with Marro-
quin." There was mass meeting de-
nouncing the president and calling for
a change of government. Hundreds
gathered at the palace and the orator,
prominent national general, called for |
the resignation of the president. The
gathering was dispersed by the troops,
several people being wounded, but
there we're no fatalities. The city was
under martial law and we'll guarded by
soldiers. The legation of the United
States was under the protection of the
government, but there were no indica-
tions of hostile demonstrations. The res
idence of Lorenzo Marroquin (believed
here to be senator and son of the pres
ident) has been attacked with stones.
Colombia Too Late.
1t is stated here on authority that It
is too late for Colombia to make any ef-
fort to resurrect the canal treaty with
the United States, and, beyond prevent
ing hostile clash between Colombia
and the new republic of Panama, the
proposed visit Of Gen. Reyes to Panama
will be without result. The same au-
thority points out that the United
States government, having recognized
Panama as an independent state, can
not now proceed to negotiate with Co.
lombia on any terms for canal rights in
a state over which Colombia exercises
no political control, so any future canal
negotiations will be between the United
States government and the government
of Panama.
Mr.. Tower, our ambassador at Ber-
lin, has cabled the state department
that he has been requested by Baron
Richthoffen, the German foreign secre.
tary, to inform the Washington gov
eminent that the report that Germany
intended to become involved in the
isthmian situation is entirely without
foundation and that nothing is known
in Berlin of the intention of Colombia
to appeal to Emperor William for as
sistance, as was alleged in recent in
terview by the Colombian consul gen.
eral at New York
Confer Regarding Situation.
An important conference was held
Wednesday afternoon between Secre-
tary Hay and M. Philippe Banau-Va-
rilla, the envoy from Panama. at tho
residence of the secretary, for the pur-
pose of considering the opening of ne
gotiations with the republic of Panama
for the early conclusion of a canal
treaty. M. Banau-Varilla returned from
New York Tuesday night. The commits
sion which is coming from Panama, the
envoy points out, is merely for the pur-
pose of~facilitating the negotiations. M.
Bunau-Varilla, it is said, has full power
to conduct the negotiations, but in case
a question arises on which the opinion
of the government is desired, he will
refer it to the commission for decision
and thus avoid the necessity of cabling
to Panama.
Will Not Interfere.
Berlin, Nov. 12.5-The imperial chan
cellOr, Count Won Buelow, authorizes
the declaration that all rumors of Ger
are baseless and that Germany follows
with it's sympathies the efforts of the
United States to establish order in the
iSthmus.
Trouble Expected.
Panama, Nov. 12.-The United States
gunboat Concord, which left here Tues
day afternoon, is said to be bound for
Buena Ventura. The United States
cruisers Boston and Marblehead remain
here. The last news received at Panama
from Buena Ventura was to the effect
that the Colombian authorities were ex-
pecting an attack on that port from the
direction of Panama; that they were
building entertainments and that the
Colombian gunboat Bogota was being
stripped for action.
No Trouble with France.
Paris, Nov. 12.-Ambassador Porter
called at the foreign Office Wednesday
and had long and agreeable conversa-
ton with Foreign, Minister Delcasse
concerning the events at Panama. The
discussion showed that most harmon
ious accord of views existed between the
two governments. The ambassador
took occasion to thank M. Delcasse for
the friendly and sympathetic attitude
of France.
The numerous Informal! conferences
held between M. Delcasse and Gen. Por-
ter have contributed largely towards
insuring the French attitude of leaving
the United States untrammeled in con-
nection with isthmian affairs.
Killed by Street Car. =
Memphis, Tenn, Nov. .12-Miss
Douglas Calhoun, of 615 Hontoc street,
prominent in society circles and q
member of an aristocratic family, was
killed by a car Tuesday night. The
young lady, her brother and lady
! friend were taking a horseback ride
/ At the approach of the car the animal
/ became frightened and Miss Calhoun
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