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

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Navy Department,
Washington, D. C., November 3, 1903.

American Consul, Panama:

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

Nashville, Colon:

In the interest 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 trains if necessary. Act promptly.

Loomis.