Office of the Historian

Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré.

[Telegram.]
Department of State,
Washington, November 18, 1903.

You will once more inform Colombian Government that we have recognized the Republic of Panama; that our action has been taken in the interest of peace and order on the Isthmus; that we earnestly desire an amicable settlement of questions at issue between Colombia and Panama, and would gladly render what services are in our power to that end.

I repeat that you and the secretary of legation are authorized to take your leave of absence whenever you think best, requesting one of your colleagues to take charge of your legation, if both of you come away.

Hay.