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Foreign News April 8, 1904

The Coalville Times

Coalville, Summit County, Utah

What is this article about?

In Paris, Judge Holguin, Colombia's financial agent, announces plans to appeal a lawsuit against the Panama Canal company in French courts. If unsuccessful, Colombia will issue a manifesto and invade Panama once US naval forces withdraw from Colon and Panama.

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COLOMBIA WILL FIGHT

Intends to Invade the Republic of Panama and Wage War.

Judge Holguin, financial agent of Colombia, who was one of the parties instigating the recent suit against the Panama Canal company, said in an interview in Paris:

"We intend to appeal, and if that fails we will apply to the court of cassation. Finally, if all the French courts refuse us justice, Colombia will publish a manifesto to the world, explaining that she is the victim of odious spoliation which compels her to resort to arms. When the American squadrons at Colon and Panama are withdrawn Colombian forces will invade the rebel republic of Panama and make war."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Military Campaign Political

What keywords are associated?

Colombia Invasion Plans Panama Canal Lawsuit French Courts Appeal Judge Holguin Statement American Squadrons Withdrawal

What entities or persons were involved?

Judge Holguin

Where did it happen?

Panama

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Panama

Key Persons

Judge Holguin

Outcome

potential invasion and war if legal appeals fail and us forces withdraw

Event Details

Judge Holguin states Colombia will appeal the lawsuit against the Panama Canal company in French courts, apply to the court of cassation if needed, and if denied justice, publish a manifesto declaring victimhood of spoliation leading to arms. Colombian forces will then invade Panama upon withdrawal of American squadrons from Colon and Panama.

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