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The Isthmus Troubles

Per United Press Association. By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. NEW YORK, Nov. 7. The Colombian force on the Isthmus of Panama has been withdrawn, tho revolutionists having released tho officers. President Roosevelt has recognised tho provisional government. Received Bth, 9.28 a.m. Tho U.S. cruiser Marblehead, the gunboat Concord, and the defence vessels Wyoming and Nero aie hastening to Panama. Admiral Glass commands the U.S. naval forces at Panama, and Admiral Cog! an at Colon. The U.S. policy will no to protect tho Panama Republic and prevent an attempt to land Colombian troops. Colombia at first protested to the United States against tho encouragement of insurrection or recognition of tho provisional government of Panama. President i Roosevelt earnestly recommends the governments of Colombia ;«ud Panama to promote a peaceful settlement, adding that the United States was bound, besides by treaty, in the interests of civilisation to sco that tho peaceful traffic of tho Isthmus is not disturbed by a constant succession of unnecessary and wasteful c:\il wars.

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Southland Times, Issue 19198, 9 November 1903, Page 2

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The Isthmus Troubles Southland Times, Issue 19198, 9 November 1903, Page 2

The Isthmus Troubles Southland Times, Issue 19198, 9 November 1903, Page 2