Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1903

Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

United States Legation,
Bogotá, July 5, 1903. (Received July 12, 1903.)

Confidential. Have received information privately that a paraphrase of your cipher telegram June 9 was read in the Senate secret session. Created sensation. Construed by many as a threat of direct retaliation against Colombia in case the treaty is not ratified. This, and the statement of just-arrived members of Congress from Panama that this department would revolt if the treaty is not ratified, caused alarm, and the effect is favorable. Unusual honors extended legation of the United States 4th of July.

Beaupré.