Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1909

File No. 15778/31.

The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Squiers.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 12, 1908.

Mr. Bacon says the President appreciates the prompt action taken by the Government of Panama and the determination to prevent further abuses by punishing those guilty of misconduct. Says orders will be given to pursue the usual course and also to keep a reserve ready to render assistance if necessary for the preservation of order. Adds that the President feels it to be important that action to determine the culpability of police officials charged, by judicial investigation, decision, and punishment, should be taken without delay.