Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.
[Telegram.]
Bogotá, November
4, 1903—5 p.m.
(Received 6th, 5 p.m.)
Confidential](Received 6th, 5 p.m.)
I have been shown telegram from reliable source in Panama to the effect that Isthmus is preparing for secession and that proclamation of independence may be expected soon. The particulars carefully guarded. Reliable information hard to obtain. This Government is evidently alarmed and troops are being sent to Isthmus. Repeat telegrams of importance from United States consul-general. His telegrams to me may be interfered with.
Beaupré.