New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-04
SIR JULIAN PRESENTED.
TIE NEW BRITISH MINISTER PRESENTS HIS
CREDENTIALS,
FORMALLY INTRODUCED TO THE PRESIDENT BY
SECRETARY BLAINE-sPEECHEs on
THE OCCASION.

THE OCCASION.
Washington, May 3.-Secretary Blaine appeared
at the State Department this morning looking
we'll and showing traces OF his recent illness.
Soon after his arrival Sir Julian Pauncefotc, the
new British Minister, came TO the Department
accompanied by Mr.. Edwardes, the Charge
d'AGaires, and Secretary Herbert with several
other attaches The nrw Minister was introduced
70 Secretary Blaine, who Immediately proceeded
with the party to the White House, where Sir
Julian was formally presented to the President
In presenting his credentials the new Minister
said
Mr. President
sir: have the honor to place in your hands . let
ter from the Queen, my august sovereign, accredhnB
me her Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenl-
potcntiary To the United States. In il1hll!ng this
pleasing duty desire TO express my sense VI tho do'
tnguShed character and special Importance OF tho
mission which Icr Majesty has been Gacousy pleased
shah be wanting on my part worthly to discharge 50
great trust ~
which Ter Majesty ard her people have 50 much at
heart the maintenance Of the relations OF peace ana
Britain and tho United States, and the strengthening,
II possible, OF the many uc, which unite those TWO
S ds nS4eo or Ss
nzation and the promotion of happiness throughout
he world.
believe that the citizens Of tho United states
rccproca,o the feeling, Of amity and good VIII
have expressed, and animated Dy the most huaIy
sentiments toward Her Majesty and her people.
| also convinced that In my relations with
the Government OF the great country over which you
preside. ] shall meet with that spirit Of jushce and
conciation for which her statesmen are so oninenuy
distinguished.
such qualities It will ever be my earnest wish
to emulate and the CIrrums lance that enter upon
my diplomatic functions at tho time OF the Washington
Centennial when National tribute Is being offered
In this country to the greatest OF her sons viii eyer
be associated in my memory with the distinguished
honor have he'd this day OF being presented To the
Chicf Of the state.
beg. sir in conclusion 30 offer you the assurance
OF my highcS respect and esteem.
The President replied:
Mr.. Minister: The pleasure have In receiving
Britannia Majesty acClcdtS you as her EnVcy
Extraordinary and Mn!s'er plenlp9tentiary no 10
earnest a, srances OF good Will with which you have
accompanied their delivery. II Is gratifying that Her
MatrSfys choice OF representative charged WIN inc
has fallen ulou whose official station for many
wears past las induced an intimate acquain ance WIN
the relations between the United StaIes ana ho
British Empire. - ,-
am happy 10 assure you In return nt no ie7S
jealous elf,rts on my part and the part OF thOse
who arc associated with me in the Government 10
perpc,ua'c relations Of peace and friendship between
the United fStairS and Isceat iRrtan. IL -
especially pleasing to know that you, as the repreNrnf
atye Of ric british people, have been an Interested
and friendly observer Of our National commemorauoh
of the Inauguration Of the first President Oi the no
To Yourself personally. Mr. Minister, am glad
to offer the greeting due to your distinguished
reputation and eminent qualities.