PANAMA-NEUTRALITY -AUG. 25, 1939 Agreement between the UnitedStates oJ America and Panamarespecting August 25, 193 neutrality. Effected by exchange of notes signed August 25, 1939. [E. A . S.No. 1601 The American Ambassador (Dawson) to the PanamanianSecretary of Foreign Relations and Communications (Garay) Note N. 38 EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Note hNo. 38 EXCELLENCY: Panamd, August 25, 1939 My Government assumes that the protocol signed by the Secretary of State and the Minister of Panama on October 10, 1914, dealing 38 tat. 2042. with hospitality extended in the waters of the Republic of Panama and of the Canal Zone to belligerent vessels of war or those employed by belligerent powers for the purpose of prosecuting or aiding hostili- ties is still in force. However, it would be appreciated if in view of existing circumstances, the Government of Panama would signify in writing that it shares the view of the United States as to the present force and effect of this protocol. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest con- sideration. WILLIAM DAWSON His Excellency Sefior Doctor Don NARCISO GARAY, Secretary of ForeignRelations and Communications. The PanamanianSecretary of Foreign Relations and Communications (Garay) to the American Ambassador (Dawson) SECRETARfA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES D. D. No. 1890 Y COMUNICACIONES DepartamentoDiplomdtico PANAMA, Agosto £5 de 1989. SEROR EMBAJADOR: Tengo el honor de manifestar a Vuestra Excelencia, en respuesta a su estimable nota No. 38 de esta fecha, que el Gobierno de Panama considera que el Protocolo firmado en Washington el 10 de Octubre de 1914 por el Ministro de Panama en los Estados Unidos de America, Dr. Eusebio A. Morales, y el Secretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos, Robert Lansing, esta actualmente vigente y puede ser aplicado por ambos paises cuandoquiera que las circunstancias lo requieran. Aprovecho la oportunidad para reiterar a Vuestra Excelencia las seguridades de mi mas alta y distinguida consideraci6n. NARCISO GARAY, Secretario de Relaciones Exteriores y Comunicaciones. Su Excelencia don Wn..IAM DAwSON, Embajador de los Estados Unidos de America, Presente. 54 STAT.]
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