A major stumbling block has been criticism of the Panamanian President for allowing the Cubans to come here to begin with.

Manuel Solís, 91, Panamanian President (1988-1989), pulmonary edema.

González Ruíz was the last surviving Panamanian President from the era prior 1968 military coup, which began a military dictatorship lasting from 1968 to 1989.

"How about the Panamanian President doesn't want to sign it?"

Marine General Mo Sherman advised the Panamanian President of our views, and he agreed the Chinese must leave his country forthwith.

LEAD: Panama Strike Falters A general strike called to protest the ouster of the Panamanian President met with limited success.

The State Department has termed the proclamation a legitimate act by the lawful Panamanian President.

Mr. Aspin added that more effort should have been made to show that the new Panamanian President, Guillermo Endara, was the legitimate head of government.

The Presidents of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica are also to take part in the three-day meeting, and the Panamanian President will attend as an observer.

The Panamanian President, Eric Arturo Delvalle, left Panama on Tuesday for a trip to the United States, reportedly to seek medical care.