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

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 3, 1903. (Sent 11.18 p.m.)

Message sent to Nashville to Colon may not have been delivered. Accordingly see that following message is sent to Nashville immediately:

Nashville, Colon:

In the interests of peace make every effort to prevent Government troops at Colon from proceeding to Panama. The transit of the Isthmus must be kept open and order maintained. Acknowledge.

Darling, Acting.

Secure special train, if necessary. Act promptly.

Loomis.