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Commander Diehl reports concerns regarding the possible seizure of two British steamers by Colombian troops during the Panama revolution.
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1903-11-09
Commander Hubbard informs Commander Delano that he cannot allow a schooner carrying Panama troops to land. Hubbard relays that F. G. Palmer, owner of the schooner, will present this letter to Delano.
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1903-11-09
Whitelaw Reid discusses comments made by a friend in the banking field about election results and asserts his support for President Roosevelt’s actions regarding the Panama Revolution. Reid reports that Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice, is on her way home while Whitelaw’s wife writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
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1903-11-09
James R. Sheffield responds to President Roosevelt’s inability to attend the dinner for Commissioner Williams. Sheffield plans a visit to Washington, D.C., that will not conflict with the upcoming Yale versus Princeton football game and applauds the current situation in Panama.
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1903-11-09
Francis C. Travers congratulates President Roosevelt for his actions in Panama and Cuba.
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1903-11-09
Francis H. Delano, commander of the Dixie, explains to Secretary of the Navy Moody the sequence of events that took place November 2-9, 1903, in Colon, Panama.
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1903-11-10
F. V. Greene thanks President Roosevelt in receipt of a photograph and for hosting him recently in his home. Greene congratulates Roosevelt on his statesmanship regarding the Panama revolution.
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1903-11-10
Jacob Gould Schurman writes approvingly of President Roosevelt’s South American policy that governs action in Panama. Schurman recommends that Panama become an American territory.
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1903-11-12
The unknown author scolds journalists for spreading rumor and suspicion about President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hay’s involvement in the Panamanian revolution. The United States is obliged to protect communication and transit across the isthmus and must deal with whichever government holds the land, including the Panamanians. The author expects a treaty with the new republic and an American built, owned, policed, and controlled canal.
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1903-11-14
The unknown author finds fault with the Anti-Imperialists not accepting the new republic of Panama. It is suggested that they enlist with Colombia.
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1903-12-01
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw warns President Roosevelt that Democratic Senators may defeat efforts to sign a treaty with Panama. Shaw suggests resolutions made by Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce may help pass a treaty with Panama.
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1903-11-13
In a recent speech, General Sickles stated that if a canal is built across the Isthmus of Panama the United States must have sovereignty over the canal and adjacent territory.
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1903-11-14
Translation of telegrams sent between Admiral Henry Glass and William H. Moody. Glass writes on behalf of the Government of Panama, requesting that General Reyes receive admittance on board the United States man of war through the American Consul-General upon his arrival at Colon, Panama. Moody approves the request.
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1903-11-13
William Bailey Howland sends a copy of The Forest, autographed and inscribed by the author, Stewart Edward White. Howland also comments on the Panama Revolution.
Encouraged by Dr. Shaw, William Gibbs McAdoo, a Southern Democrat, derides party loyalty and sends a letter to applaud President Roosevelt for his policy concerning Panama.
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1903-11-16
Partial page of The Commercial Advertiser with articles relating to Cuban annexation, a controversy surrounding President Roosevelt hosting labor leaders, John Mitchell’s views on various labor tactics, and a defense of the government’s actions with Panama and Colombia.
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1903-11-24
Demetrio H. Brid declares Panamanian independence from Colombia and hopes for recognition from the United States.
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1903-11-03
The White House sends orders to the USS Nashville, the USS Atlanta, and the USS Boston concerning the Panamanian Revolution.
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1903-11-03
John Hubbard relays plans to cease sending troops between Panama and Colon on the Panama Railroad.
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1903-11-04
Commander Hubbard informs Colonel Shaler, Supervisor of the Panama Railroad, that Colombian troop movements threaten the free and uninterrupted transit of the isthmus. Hubbard directs Shaler to cease transfer of troops by rail.
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1903-11-04