The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-10-27
Wishes to Explain Our Policy and to
Assure People That Undue Ad-
vantage WIFI Not Be Takenvfso Cur

the Republic of Panama in the canal
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There is ground for believing that
in the execution of the rights con-
+ferfed by the treaty the s-7 people of
Panama have been snndaily alarmed at
the effect of the establishmenEso of "a
government in the canal strip ~ the
commission. Apparently they fear lest
the effect be to create out of part of their
territory q competing and independ-
ent community which shall injurious3y
affect their business. reduce their reve-
nues and diminish theirprestige as ma
ton. The United States is about to con-
fer ON the people of the state of Panama
a very great benefit by the expenditures
millions of dollars in the construction of
the canal. I
Must Not Create Suspicion.
But this fact must not blind us
to the Importance Of so exercising the
authority given us under the treaty with
Panama as to avoid creating any suspi-
cion, however unfounded, of our inten-
tons as to the future. We have not the
slightest intention of establishing an in
dependent colony in the middle Of the
state of Panama, or of exercising any
greater governmental functions than are
necessary to enable us conveniently and
safely to construct, maintain and operate
the canal, under the rights given us By
the treaty. Least of all do we desireSto
interfere with the business and prosper-
ity Of the people of Panama. ]
Our Intentions. ~,
However far just construction of
the treaty might enable us to go. did the
exigencies of the case require 1t, in as
sorting the equivalent of sovereignty
over the canal strip, it is our full inten-
ton that the rights which we exercise
shall be exercised with all proper care
for the honor and interests of the people
Of Panama Theexercise of such powers
as are given us by the treaty within the
geographical boundaries of the Republic
of Panama may easily. if a real sympathy
for both the present and future welfare
of the people of Panama is not shown.
create distrust of the American govern
ment. This would seriously interfere
with the success Of. our. great project in
that country. - It is of the utmost impor-
lance that those who are ultimately re-
sponsible for the policy pursued should
have at first hand as trustworthy infor-
nation as can be obtained in respectto
the conditions existing in Panama and
the attitude and real interest of the peo-
pie Of that state.
& Asks Taft to Visit Country.
! "After conference with the secretary
of state and yourself, I have concluded
that it will be Of great advantage If you
can visit the Isthmus of Panama in per-
son and hold a conference with the presi-
dent and other governmi 81 tal authorities
of the Republic of Panama. You are au-
thorized in dong this to take with YOU
such persons as you desire, familiar with
The conditions in the isthmus. who may
aid you with their counsel. The earlier
you are able to make this visit the bet
ter. .g r6a l5s5rs .sys
'"The secretary of state will instruct
the United States minister at Panama
to render you every assistance in his
power, and the governor of the canal
strip, Gen. Davis. will Of course do the
same thing. You will advise the presi-
dent of the republic what the policy8of
his government is to be, and assure him
that it is not the purpose of the United
states to take advantage Of the rights con-
erred upon it by the treaty to interfere
with the welfare and prosperity of the
state Of Panama. or of the cities of Colon
md Panama You will make DUE report
If the result of your visit on your re-
TURN. =
RI & - Very truly yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
To the Secretary of War"
Gives Satisfaction.
Panama, Oct 21.-The news FINN
that Secretary of War, Taft
Is to come to the isthnus next month. ac-
by Minister Obaldia and Will
lam Nelson Cromwell, counsel of the
Panama Canal company, to arrange the
matters in controversy between the
United States government and Panama
Ind the declarations of President Roose-
velt on the subject, are received with sat
sfaction in all circles. President ANA
lor is in receipt of messages of congrat-
llation from all parts of this republic.
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