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	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.