National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-29
SENIOR rLMoRE,s FAREWELL.

He Says Kind Things About the United
Remarks.
In presenting his letters Of recall to the
President yesterday Senor Elmore, the re-
firing Peruvian minister, spoke Of the
friendly relations existing between his coun-
try and the United States, and said:
As regards myself and my mission terminal
ing to-day, although IL has been one of extreme
anxiety during a period OF constant m,stor.
tunes and surprising incidents, shall always
consider y as the most valuable and agreeable
IN my diplomatic experience not ouly because
1t has been devoted TO the earnest effort OF
making moro Intimate the relations between
my distracted country and this great republic,
whose wonderful Institutions serve as modol
TO the nations of this continent aud are rapidly
modifying those Of the whole world, but be.
cause 1t has Afforded me the inoilable pleasure
OF enjoy Ing the genial hospitality of American
society and the, never varying courtesy, aud
kindness of all the officials of the federal gov.
eminent The pleasing memories Of my resi-
dence In this beautiful capital will ever be
accompanied by INV heartfelt gratitude TO your
ENCellenCy, the honorable Secretary OF State,
and members of the Cabinet and to all those
whose kind attentions have enjoyed.
In now taking leave of you, Mr. President,
md In my nv own. KS ne he most earnest % wishes for
the welfare and happiness OF yourself and fam
ily, and for the prosperity and greatness OF the
American people.
The President said
Mn. MINISTER The opportunity now afforded
| by the presentation of your letter of recall en-
| ables me, in bidding you farewell, to extend
| the hand OF friendship and recognition 10 the
government Of your country which, In the
| present period OF transition, Is hopeful OK
| preston OF the desire and intention Of the
| Peruvian people TO adopt permanent measures
/ Of constitutional government, and to follow, |
| trust, the paths Of peace and prosperity. l
| have received through you the lettor OF the
| yisional executive council Of Peru announc-
| ing the functions they had temporarily as.
| sumed, and ! have learned from your state
| ments that u president and congress, duly
| elected by the popular voice of the republic,
| Will shortly be inaugurated and succeed the
| provincial government you at this moment
| represent.
1t is a source Of regret to me that in the first
| steps toward reorganization, the pro-
| yisional cabinet OF Peru should have deemed
| II expedient to curtan its diplomatic repre-
sentaton abroad by snspending the mission so
| long and satisfactorily maintained In the
| United States ! trust that the suspension will
be but brief and that, with the restored pros
| nerity pTayed for and awaited by the people of
| Peru, and with the tranquil working ofa gov
| eminent exposing the popular Will, tho
| friendship which Peru has sOstcadfaStly shown
| toward the United States viii be soon again
| manifested through renewed mission at this
capital. Fortunately, the unauestloned fact OF
this existing and unalteTablc friendship de.
privcs tho withdrawal of the mission of all ad-
verse significance.
AS for yourself Mr. Minister, you will be nc.
eompanied in your return to your native coun.
| try with the good will and esteem OF those
| with whom you have been officially associated
at this capital during the trying period Of your
| efficient public service and residence here.