File No. 419.11D29/45.
The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.
Panama, August 11, 1913.
Sir: With reference to the disturbances which took place in the city of Panama on July 4, 1912, I have the honor to inform you that I have been informed by Señor Lefevre, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, that the Panaman Government has already arrested seven [Page 1079] officers of the police force who are believed to have been concerned in the riot, and is pursuing an investigation, a report upon which has been promised to me within a very short time.
In view of the noticeable delay on the part of the Panaman Government in pursuing this matter I have vigorously urged with Señor Lefevre that it be given immediate attention and that the report be prepared as quickly as possible setting forth the attitude and proposed action of the Panaman Government in adjusting this affair along the lines indicated by the Department.
I have [etc.]