Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

On arrival yesterday morning’s train Panama revolution and Tobar’s imprisonment became generally known; 12.30, Commander Colombian troops threatens to kill every American unless Tobar released by 2 p.m. Provisional Government informed these facts. Nashville landed 50 men; stationed in and near railroad office where Americans, armed, met. Negotiations Colombian commander and Panama Government commenced and progressing. Hostilities suspended. Colombians occupy Colon and Monkey Hill.

Malmros.