The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-09
WASHINGTON.
Formal Presentation of Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the New British
Minister.
Speeches of Sir Julian and Presi-
dent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
By the President.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Secretary Blaine
appeared at the state department this
morning looking very well and shoWing
no traces of his recent illness.
Soon after his arrival Sir Julian Paunce
tote, new British minister, came to the
department, accompanied by Mr.. Edwards
charge-de- affaires, and Secretary Herbert
with several other attaches of the new
minister, and was introduced to Secretary
Blaine, who Immediately proceeded with
the party to the White House, where Sir
Julian was formally presented to the
presi dent. He said:
"Mr. President-Sir: I have the honor
to place in your hands letter from the
queen, my august sovereign, aocrediting
me as her envoy extraordinary and minis
ter plenipotentiary to the United States.
In fulfilling this pleasing duty, desire to
express my sense of the distinguished
character and special importance of the
mission which her ma esty has been gra-
clously pleasedto confidence, and assure you
thatno effort shall be wanting on my part.
worthily to discharge so great trust
My utmost endeavors will be devoted to
the object which her majesty and
U,
maintenance of the relations of peace and
friendship, which happily exist between
Great Britain and the United States, and
the Strengthening, if possible, the many
ties which unite those two great English
speaking countries, destined to exercise
the most beneficial influence for the ad-
vance nent of civilization and the promo
ton of happiness throughout the
world. l believe the citizens of
the United States reciprocate the
feelings of amity and good will have
expressed, and are animated by the most
kindly sentiment toward her majesty and
her people. 1 am also convinced that, in
my relations with the government of the
great country over which you preside, 1
shall meet with that spirit of justice and
cancellation for which her Statesmen are
30 eminently distinguished. Such qualities
1t will ever be my earnest wish to emulate,
and the circumstance that 1 enter
upon my diplomatic functions at
the time of the Washington GEN.
tennial, when the national tribute
Is being offered in this country
to the greatest OF her sons, will be asso-
ciated in my memory with the distin-
guished honor have had this day of be-
ing presented to the chief of state.
beg, sir, in conclusion to offer you the
assurance of my highest respect and es-
teem."
The president replied: "Mr. Minister
The pleasure 1 have in receiving from
your hands letters whereby her Britannia
majesty introduces you as her envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipoten
tiary to the United States is enhanced
by assurances of good will
with which you have accompanied their
delivery. 1t is gratifying that her males
ty's choice of representatives charged with
expressions of sincere aniity between the
two nations, has fallen upon one whose
official station for many years past has
induced an intimate acquaintance with
the relations between the United States |
and the British empire. 1 am happy to |
assure you, in return, of no less Jealous |
efforts on my part, and on the |
part of those who are associated |
with me in the government, to perpetuate |
the relations of peace and friendship be-
tween the United States and Great Britain. |
1t is especially pleasing to know that you,
representative OF the British people, have |
been an interested and friendly observer |
of the national commemoration Of the in
auguration of the first president of the
Republic. To yourself, personally, MIR.
Minister, am glad to offer the greeting |
due to your distinguished reputation and |
fine qualities"