New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
SIAMESE EMBASSY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
SPEECH OF THE PRINCE AND THE PRESIDENTS
CORDIAL RESPONSE.

CORDIAL RESPONSE.
WAsuINGTON Nav 6.-The Siamese En-
bassy called at the White House today. They were
accompanied By Secretary Frenghuysen Consul Smith,
Rear Admiral Rodgers and Lieutcnans Mason and Potts
The President was attended by all the members OF lbs
Cabinet in the city. The ambassadors were aiufed
in full court They were received in the Blue
parlor and the usual formaities were exchanged.
When the presentation was made by the Secretary OF
etae Prince KrOm Nun Mares Vararddh addressed the
president as follows 81 venture TO avail myself OF this
opportuny on which have the high honor OF present
ing nv letters credence Minister for Siam to the
Government Of the United states, TO express to your
Jxeeencv the earnest wish of my august Sovereign for
the health and prosperity OF your EXceency and to as
sure YOU Of the constant desire OF the King OF siam u
maintain and strengthen the friendly relations already
existing between the countries relations upon when
SO much of the happiness and prosperity OF my country
and the growth OF commercial interests between the TWO
countries depend Since the year 1888 when the first
treaty was made between the two countries, my Govern
ent have always been conscious OF the constant anu
ever increasing good viii shown toward Siam by the
United states and American citizens have always been
regarded by Siam with feelings OF friendship and esteem
particularly so the American missionaries, who by their
lbor. have done so much toward the advancement Of
education science and in my country Siam has been
honored from time TO time by VISITS
flo1n distinguished American officers and cit
izens and particularly so by the recent
visit OF General Grant, which IN Itself, dthou~n unocI
has been regarded signal proof Of friendship The
snnontmept by the United States Government OF Cen
oral Halderman as Resident Minister Bangkok being
the Arst Minister to reside my Sovereign has given
SO much pleasure aud satifacOn TO my Government that
81 by way OF reciprOcang this act OF friendship that
have now the honor to fill the appointments OF slanese
Minister to this Republic and in this capacity huby
beg to assure your Excellency that my chief object Will
be to study closely his Mcsys wishes in the hope that
onnorrity may be afforded 10 me TO give many proofs
of the good will Of my Sovereign toward this country
Tor the reception gracously accorded to me on my
arrival DIV the representatives Of your Excecncy and
FOR the sincere kindness extended 70 me upon all -ldeS
beg behalf of his Majesty TO tender 10 your f1ceency
Lis most sincere and cordial thanks"
Tue following is the Presidents reply;
"PRlNOf: ! avn pleased to be able 10 welcome 10 the
United states be diplomatic representatives, i M Majesty
the NJ Of sam in person OF one OF biz Majesty 5
Ioyal family The maintl aimed between the
and SidIu for past has shown the
mutual the countries 10 draw closer the tes
OF friendship and commerce men JOIN Two naoh sep
srated by half the circuit OF the globe wide apart a.
ybev ale and different their government and the
lives Of their peoples, glad to believe that the TWO
countries are together in thclr ASPIRATIONS
both strive 10 put III practice IKE l0eas OF progress
md 20 conduct government for the bcneht OF the
governed. IL pleasant 20 know that your par',Ose
now is to become acquainted WIN ms country,
10 visit rs length and breadth, to observe
Cts natural resources and its tirccss activity III the meas
Of invention of industry Of manufacture ana o. the
useful arts Probably country In the world presents
better examples for the sudy of the causes OF Nal0n
CeveOpmcut aud than own which. Young as
IL s srmadc and sctCOnta aimed, seeks TO Work out us
own aims with peace and good viii toward all It's
Yechbor Ibsg Of You TO assure your sovereign OF the
fiend, hip which we OF The United states bear 10 MN
and to the people whom he is called 10 rule"