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Governor Blackburn encloses a confirmation of his cable in response to President Roosevelt’s communication from June 3.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-05
Governor Blackburn relays the results of his investigation into the upcoming election in Panama. While the majority of people prefer candidate Jose Domingo de Obaldia, current president Manuel Amador Guerrero supports candidate Ricardo Arias and is attempting to rig the election in his favor. In particular, Amador Guerrero has dispatched police to suppress voting, and removed three provincial governors who supported Obaldia and installed three partisans who will support Arias. Blackburn has made it clear that the United States will not recognize a president elected through corrupt practices.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-05