Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1906, (In two parts), Part I

Minister Barrett to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Bogotá, June 7, 1906.

The President of Colombia in a private conference says the following:

• “First, he is much pleased with your answer and says that now begins a new era in friendly relations.
• “Second, to-day has telegraphed to minister of Colombia at Washington, ‘return at once ostensibly on leave of absence, and will send, on your return, a new minister in sympathy with proposed negotiations.’
• “Third, Valencia, Pan-American delegate, on arriving at New York will be instructed to call upon and confer with you.
• “Fourth, desires to know what date do you expect [to] arrive at Panama en route home.”

Barrett.