Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1903

Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Colon, November 3, 1903.(Received 2.35 p.m.)

Revolution imminent. Government force on the Isthmus about 500 men. Their officers promised support revolution. Fire department Panama, 441, are well organized and favor revolution. Government vessel, Cartagena, with about 400 men, arrived early to-day with new commander in chief, Tobar. Was not expected until November 10. Tobar’s arrival is not probable to stop revolution.

Malmros