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 II

The Minister of Panama to the Secretary of State .

[Translation.]

Legation of Panama,
Washington , June 4, 1906.

No. 28.]

Excellency: I have the honor to inclose the note which my Government directs to your excellency, inviting you to visit Panama.

I add my personal plea to the sincere invitation of my Government, and I tender my best wishes for a happy outcome of your excellency’s journey.

Renewing to your excellency, etc.,

J. D. de Obaldia.

[Inclosure.]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Secretary of State .

Department of Government and Foreign Affairs,
Panama , May 25, 1906.

No. 25/III]

Mr. Secretary: His Excellency the President has information that your excellency proposes to visit the capitals of some of the South American republics after the approaching international conference at Rio de Janeiro; therefore he is pleased to tender your excellency the hospitality of this Republic so that you may honor it also with your visit.

Your excellency’s visit to this capital will be most agreeable to the Panamanian Government and people, and will powerfully contribute to strengthen the bonds of cordial friendship between the Republic of Panama and the Great American Union.

Be pleased, etc.,

Santiago de la Guardia.