File No. 818.00/345
The Minister in Panama ( Price) to the Secretary of State
Referring to my February 27, 2 p.m. All of Volio’s associates slipped away while our detective in charge had gone to Colon for a few hours. They are on way to David, Panama, where the Panaman officials have agreed to attempt to have them detained until the Commanding General, Panama Canal Department, will send ship to David with Panaman police and let them be arrested and returned here if you deem it best policy. Volio still here, claims that he cooperated in their getting away on account of heavy expense he was bearing for them, and frankly admits, too, that they have gone to be in closer touch with the present revolution and to join it at most propitious moment. Prompt instructions appreciated.