Colon fire claims. Resolution presented to the Senate by Mr. Hoar and agreed to March 21, 1904, requesting the President to open negotiations with the Republic of Panama for the purpose of adjusting and settling the amount or extent of Panama's liability in the matter of the "Colon fire claims," with a corresponding release of Colombia, in whole or in part, as may be agreed upon by the sovereign parties concerned. March 22, 1904. -- Ordered to be printed