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General Ortiz requests that Captain Turner inform him of his orders regarding Colombian warships in nearby waters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-15
On behalf of Colombia, General Ortiz protests against the presence of American warships in Colombian waters. Ortiz is unaware of a declaration of war and General Reyes is currently in Washington, D.C., attempting to negotiate a diplomatic solution to the difficulties with Panama. Ortiz compares the Colombian situation to the American Civil War and believes that “right and justice” are on the Colombian side.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-15