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AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF
| of Congress to consider a commercial treaty with Cuba. | |
| November 3. Panama proclaimed independent of Colombia. | |
| November 6. The United States government formally recognized the independence of the state of Panama. | |
| November 10. Opening of extra session of Congress called by President to consider commercial treaty with Cuba. | |
| November 18. A new canal treaty was formally signed at Washington by Secretary Hay, of the United States, and M. Bunau-Varilla, acting for Panama. | |
| December 2. The canal treaty was ratified at Panama. | |
| December 7. The President sent regular message to Congress especially defending the administration policy regarding Panama and the canal. | |
| 1904. | January 4. The President sent a special message to Congress regarding the recognition of the new republic of Panama. This was followed for weeks by debates, for and against the action of the administration. |
| February. War broke out between Japan and Russia; the President issued a proclamation declaring the neutrality of the United States. | |
| February 22. The President and family assisted at a Washington's Birthday tree-planting at the White House grounds. |
