Political affairs. The American corporation own-
ing railway Corinto to Granada and certain steam-
ships on inland waters complains that Mena has
seized its property. Upon the Minister's protest
to the Government it replied that it was unable
to grant the desired protection. The Minister
then requested protection from the U. S. S. An-
napolis, whose commanding officer sent 100 men
to Managua. Recommends sending Marines from
Panama.
Widespread want approaching fam-
throughout Nicaragua. Inquires
American Red Cross can be asked
Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox...do..... Famine relief. (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Magee..... Aug. 6
Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge Aug. 7
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel ..do. (telegram).
ine exists
whether the
for aid.
Same subject. Informs him of report by Mr. Weit-
zel of Aug. 5 and inquires whether the American
Red Cross can send on short notice supplies for
noncombatants to be distributed by our repre-
sentatives.
Same subject. Informs him of Red Cross authori-
zation of expenditure of $1,000 for Nicaraguan suf-
ferers; the commissary department of Canal Com-
mission will furnish the supplies under his direc-
tion; instructs him how to purchase and ship.
Same subject. Expenditure of $1,000 authorized
by Red Cross. Instructs him to supervise ship-
ment of supplies from Panama.
Political affairs. Gives further particulars of Mena's
coup d'état.
Famine relief. He has requested $500 worth of sup-
plies.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Heimké Sept. 4
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel Sept. 4
(telegram).
Political affairs. Gives further particulars of politi-
cal disturbance, and measures taken by the Lega-
tion for the protection of life and property.
Same subject. Incloses despatch from Costa Rica
regarding rumor of invasion of Nicaragua.
Financial affairs. Acknowledges their Aug. 2.
This Government always exercises every proper
effort to protect legitimate interests abroad, but
can not undertake to guarantee investments; it
declines to express an opinion as to the attitude it
might take toward anticipated occurrences that
might warrant representations ofthis Government.
Political affairs. Gives further particulars concern-
ing peace proposals and protest against bombard-
ing of Managua. Arrival of 250 marines from the
Canal Zone. Famine relief. supplies.
Reports progress of distribution of
Same subject. Informs him of the relief work ac-
complished.
Political affairs. Further particulars regarding
measures taken for the protection of life and
property of foreigners.
Same subject. Quotes telegram from President of
Salvador to the President suggesting intervention
of some third person. Instructs him to present the
President's reply declining to entertain the sug-
gestion and regretting the attitude of Salvador.
Same subject. Instructs him to present to the For-
eign Office, unofficially to communicate to the
rebels, and make public the authorized declara-
tion of policy of the United States in the present
disturbances in Nicaragua.
Mr. Magee to Mr. Wilson... ...do..... Famine relief. Refers to Mr. Wilson's suggestion of
the need for further aid, and authorizes expendi-
ture of an additional $1,000.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel Sept. 24 (telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mejía Sept. 26 (memorandum).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel Sept. 26 (telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... ...do.....
Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox.. Sept. 28
Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox.... Sept. 29
Mr. Wotherspoon to The Sept. 30
Adjutant General.
Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Political affairs. Instruction to repeat to other Le-
gations in Central America Department's declara-
tion of policy of Sept. 4, 7 p. m.
Same subject. Memorandum of conversation with
the Minister of Salvador regarding a communica-
tion from President Araujo to the President con-
cerning Nicaragua.
Same subject. Repeats the purport of President
Araujo's communication to the President. The
Department will ask President Araujo whether he
still desires his communication to be handed to the
President; and will say that this Government sees
no reason whatever why the present lawful Gov-
ernment of Nicaragua should consider the question
of giving place to any provisional government.
Financial affairs. The bankers claim their plan in-
volves no delay.
Political affairs. Incloses telegram from Admiral
Southerland concerning permission to land Gen-
eral Mena on the Canal Zone.
Same subject. Describes incidents leading up to 1041 the relief of Americans and other foreigners in Granada.
Same subject. Secretary of War directs the Gov- 1053
ernor of Panama Canal Zone to allow the landing
of General Mena and to keep him under surveil-
lance.
Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 26, 6 p.m. Pres-
ident Araújo had no warrant for his suggestion of
a provisional presidency for Nicaragua: believes
Araújo is intriguing to name next President, but
unsupported by other governments.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer.......do..... Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 28. At request of
Department of State the War Department has
directed Canal Zone authorities to detain General
Mena and son upon Zone territory.
Same subject. Informs him of arrival of Mena and
son at Panama. Will be kept under surveillance.
Famine relief. Reports distribution of second lot
of supplies.
Political affairs. Instruction to repeat Depart-
ment's Sept. 26, 6 p. m., and his Oct. 1, 9 a. m., to
Legation to Salvador.
Same subject. Expresses Nicaragua's sympathy
on the occasion of the killing and wounding of
American marines. Nicaragua will give them full
funerai honors.
75 Mr. Weitzel to Mr Knox.... Oct.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Castrillo.. Oct. 8
Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox.... Oct. 10
Famine relief. Gives details of distribution of sup-
plies.
Political affairs. Expresses this Government's
thanks for sympathy of Nicaragua and funeral
honors accorded the marines.
Famine relief. Incloses copies of letters and affi-
davits relating to outrages committed by the reb
els, and a letter concerning the aid given French
nationals in distress.
Political affairs. Gives further particulars regard-
ing conditions at certain towns before entry of
United States forces. Reports killing of marines,
Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Knox.. Oct. 19 Same subject. Transmits message from Admiral
Southerland stating disposition of forces and plan
for withdrawal.
President D'az to President Taft (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Chamorro (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel....
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Same subject. Transmits report from Admiral
Southerland of operations of naval forces, and
present plans; incloses memorial from the ladies
of Granada thanking him for his aid.
Same subject. Reports election of Adolfo Diaz and
Fernando Solórzano as President and Vice Presi-
dent of Nicaragua from Jan. 1, 1913; the election
was held in accordance with the constitution and
the Dawson Agreements.
Same subject. All quiet at Bluefields and the Ta-
coma might safely be withdrawn.
Same subject. Incloses correspondence concerning
the detention of Mena.
Financial affairs. Inform him of conclusion of an agreement with Nicaragua on Nov. 4, 1912, and inclose copy; by its terms they release to Nicaragua $100,000 of customs moneys heretofore collected and have set aside $100,000 out of the moneys received as the result of the Ethelburga syndicate settlement, now held as a separate fund under the agreement, to be paid to Nicaragua in installments as may be agreed upon.
Political affairs. The hospitality of Admiral Southerland on board the California is highly appreciated.
Same subject. The hospitality of Admiral Southerland on board the California is highly appreciated. Same subject. Response to his Nov. 14...
Same subject. Incloses the Libro Rosado of Salva-
dor for his comment.
Same subject. Admiral Southerland's fleet sailed
from Corinto Nov. 14. Recounts reception on
board the California of President Díaz and Cabi-
net. The deportment of the American forces has
been favorably commented on in Nicaragua.
Same subject. The Canal Zone court has decided
that detention of Mena is legal, but it is no longer
necessary, unless so regarded by Nicaraguan Gov-
ernment.
Same subject. Refers to Department's Dec. 13. Believes a naval vessel should be kept at Corinto and 100 marines at Managua until Nicaraguan Government is prepared to give ample protection. Same subject. Refers to his 68 of July 31; his action as therein reported is approved.
Same subject. Refers to Department's No. 65 and the Libro Rosado of Salvador, page 2; denies the truth of Mr. López's statement therein made. Same subject. Refers to his No. 71 of Aug. 23; his action as therein stated is approved. Same subject. The National Assembly has ratifled the election of Diaz and Solórzano.
Railway concessions. Incloses copy of note to the Foreign Office relating to railway concessions in general and the Dziuk concession in particular; their bearing on the canal; the attitude of the United States. Reply of the Foreign Office. Same subject. Relates the substance of an interview with Mr. Dziuk. Same subject. A special session of the Assembly has been called for Sept. 25 to modify the law covering conditions under which bids for railway construction can be made.
Same subject. Reviews the history of the Panama railway concessions, the correspondence between the Legation, the Department, and various concessionaires, and instructs the Minister minutely as to the policy and attitude of the United States in regard to its relations to Panama.
Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Same subject. Acknowledges his despatches bear-
ing on the Dziuk concession and touching the
Panama-David project. Gives further directions
for carrying out the instruction of Sept. 20.
Same subject. The bill forbidding any loan for con-
structing the Panama-David railway, authorizing
the use of the $6,000,000 on deposit in New York,
and abrogating Article 138 of the Constitution, is
being rushed through the Assembly.
...do..... Same subject. The instruction of Sept. 20 has been
read to the Minister for Foreign Affairs; report of
remarks by the Minister on that occasion.
Same subject. The special session of the Assembly
passed two bills, directing the use of the $6,000,000
now on deposit in New York, for railway construc-
tion, amending the Constitution so as to dispose
of bonds below par, and other pertinent matters.
Same subject. The bills referred to in his No. 185
have been vetoed.
Oct. 16 Nov. 7 ...do.....
Same subject. Refers to Mr. Andrews's No. 188 and
190; requests a report on the situation.
Same subject, Refers to Mr. Andrews's No. 185,
and requests a report on the Panama-David project.
Same subject. Reports the status of the various
bids; the legal situation is precisely as before the
special session of the Assembly. The Government
has begun to negotiate with Mr. Hebard for con-
structing a railroad from Aguadulce to Santiago de
Veraguas, and has received an offer from Mr. Dziuk
(concessionaire of the Darien Railway) to construct
the Panama-David line.
Same subject. Reports an interview with Mr.
Dziuk, relating particularly to a refusal of the
Government to grant an extension of the Darien
project to Panama City.
Same subject. Relates a conversation with Mr.
Obarrio regarding the Panama-David project.
Election supervision. President Arosemena is
anxious to be reelected and will therefore probably
take the leave of absence required by law in such
Wireless telegraph. Requests any available infor
mation concerning existing or proposed wireless
telegraph installations in Panama.
Railway concessions. Acknowledges his No. 15 and
refers him to Department's No. 89 of Sept. 20.
Wireless telegraph. The Joint Board recommends
"that an understanding be reached with Panama
to present the establishinents of private and com-
mercial wireless installations in its territory.”
Requests this Department to take steps to that
end as such establishments would seriously inter-
fere with our national policy concerning the Canal
Zone.
Same subject. Transmits the Navy Department's
request; instructs him to investigate and report;
informs him of the purport of past correspondence.
Same subject. Instructions to the same effect as
in No. 14.
Same subject. Incloses correspondence for his in-
formation.
Same subject. The Minister has been instructed in
accordance with his request of Dec. 11.
Same subject. The Minister has been informed of
the contents of his letter of Dec. 13.
Same subject. The Government of Panama agrees
to the proposal of the Department in its telegram
of Dec. 16.
Railway concessions. Acknowledges his No. 19.
Same subject. Refers to his No. 19, and incloses
draft contract for a railway from Aguadulce.
Wireless telegraph. Requests the Navy Depart-
ment's expression as to a plan by which it could
handle all wireless messages to and from Panama.
Same subject. Enlarges upon his telegram of Dec.
21. The Government of Panama has a small ap-
paratus at Panama City; the United Fruit Co.
one at Bocas del Toro. Nothing will be done to
alter the status quo without consultation with
the United States.
Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge..... Jan. 11
...do.....
Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox........
Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge..... Jan. 17
Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer.
Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox..
Election supervision. The new Minister to the
United States, Mr. Arias, expresses his opinions
concerning the future relations of the two coun-
tries, and of President Arosemena's candidature for
reelection. Mr. Dodge indicated the impartial at-
titude of the United States.
Wireless telegraph. The Minister has informed the
Government of Panama that its arrangement
with the United Fruit Co. has never been brought
to the attention of this Government, contrary to
Panama's assurances in regard to such cases. In-
closes Subinspector Clarke's report to the Navy
Department on wireless installations on the Isth-
Same subject. Discusses the probable attitude of
the Government of Panama concerning preven-
tion of establishment of private stations.
Same subject. His despatch No. 33 has been sent
to the Secretary of the Navy.
Same subject. The Navy Department will sul mit
recommendations concerning an agreement with
Panama for a wireless system on the Isthmus out-
side the Canal Zone.
Same subject. His despatch No. 41 has been sent
to the Secretary of the Navy. Incloses Navy De-
partment's Jan. 11.
Same subject. Incloses the Minister's No. 41..
Reinstatement of police officers. Seven police offi-
cers, dismissed upon the demand of the American
Government for brutalities toward seamen of the
U. S. S. Buffalo, Sept. 28, 1908, have been rein-
stated in the P'anaman police.
Wireless telegraph. The desired sites have been de
cided upon; requests this Department to take
steps towards their cession by Fanama. Gives
details of Navy Department's plan.
Mr. Hilles to Mr. Knox........do..... Election supervision. Incloses the President's tele
Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 31
Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge........do.....
Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge.....
gram to Colonel Geethals instructing him to say
to Mr. Boyd, Second Designate, that he hopes he
will take President Arosemena's place during his
absence.
Same subject. The Minister of Panama at Wash-
ington has been instructed to ask whether this
Government will consent to supervise the elec-
tions, to secure impartiality.
Same subject. Boyd, Second Designate, has for-
mally declined to succeed Arosemena.
Wireless telegraph. Transmits the Navy Depart-
ment's letter of Jan. 23, the proposals of which
are being studied by this Department, to deter-
mine the form of negotiations with Panama.
Election supervision. Chiari, the Third Designate,
will succeed Arosemena.
Feb. 2 Railway concessions. Acknowledges his No. 14 of
Nov. 28; the Panama-David project is being con-
sidered by the War Department.
Feb. 5
Mr. Arias to Mr. Knox......
Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox Feb. 10
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Arias..... Feb. 13
Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox..... Feb. 14
Mr. Arias to Mr. Wilson..... Feb. 15
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge.... Feb. 19
Election supervision. Informs him of Mr. Chiari's
succession to the presidency.
Wireless telegraph. The Government of Panama
has ordered an apparatus for Government use to be
erected on the National Theater at Panama City.
Subinspector Clarke of the Navy Departinent says
it will cease to interfere with the proposed Navy
apparatus. The Minister has obtained a delay
pending instruction.
Visit of the Secretary of State. Notifies him of the
prospective visit of the Secretary of State to the
republics of Central America and the Caribbean
Sea.
Wireless telegraph. Enlarges upon the matter con-
tained in his telegram of Feb. 10.
Visit of the Secretary of State. The prospective
visit of the Secretary will be received by the Gov-
ernment of Panama with positive satisfaction.
Reinstatement of police officers. Instructs him
that the discharge of the policemen contemplated
their permanent separation from the force and this
Government is disagreeably impressed by the re-
instatement.
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