New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-22
REPUBLICS MAY UNITE.
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or believe themselves to be, Costa Ricans. Az
ter dispute between Costa Rica and COLOMBIA
concerning the boundary line between the ioi-
mer and what is now Panama. the dlscussioii
of which extended over many years, the queS-
ton was arbitrated by Spain and the award
gave to Colombia a considerable portion Oh tn7
territory claimed by Costa RIGA. and IN WHICH
the people regarded themselves as Costa RlcahS'
Annexat ton would. of course, restore theSe
people to Costa Rica.
Senior de Ia Guardia was for many years
resident of Costa Rica and his sympathies are
deeply involved in the proposed annexation
Costa Rica long cherished the hope that TINS
country would choose the Nicaragua route Tor
It's isthmian canal, so that Costa RIGA might
enjoy the benefit of an extended waterfront on
the canal BY the annexation of Panama costa
RIGA would gain the advantage of having the
entire canal constructed within its territory
There is no denying the fact that the people
of Panama have found that their dream OF
empire has failed to come up to their expecta-
tons The restrictions placed on them by the
treaty with the United States actually pre-,
vented them from conducting revolutions ana
made it impossible for them 10 raise aouhda4l
revenue by imposing heavy taxes on the men
engaged in constructing the canal, ana tHey
even find the great demand for provisions and
material, of which they expected 10 ENJOY d
monopoly. largely supplied from this country,
should regard with favor the suggestion mat
they throw in their lot with Costa R1ca, the
most stable and prosperous of all the CehIId'
American republics.
POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES
Until some definite representation is made to
the United States the President will not. 1t is
assumed here. indicate the policy to be pursued
by the State Department but some indication
of his attitude toward the suggested annexation
is awaited with interest in Washington, and it
is not believed that any protracted period will
pass before the Presidents views become
known.
The area of Panama is 80 $50 square miles.
that of Costa Rica % 600 square miles and the
proposed greater republic would thus have
total area of $3.50 square miles. The popula-
ton OF Panama is 100000 and that of Costa
Rica 100000 so that the two combined would
natural resources which are in no way devel-
oped. and it is reasonable to presume that with
annexation she would enjoy a period Of pros
perity such she has never known either
under Colombian domination or as an indie
pendent republic. In fact one of the strongest
arguments advanced by Costa RiCa in favor
of annexation is that with Panama under Costa
RiCan control foreign capital would flow into
her territory and develop her abundant natural
resources.
The report of a probable union Of Panama and
Costa Rica a surprise to Senior Arosemena,
secretary of the Panaman Legation in Washing
ton. who is at the Hotel BellecIaire. He said last
night that he had heard nothing of the project. and
doubted the report believing il at least premature
While the two republics have been friends he
added. Il cannot how Panama could benefit by
political amalgamation with her sister republic.
sources. but we are yet young nation We are
happy and our prospects are good