Morning journal and courier., 1890-01-30
FROM ALL QUARTERS.
TIE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL
Formal Recognition BY The
President.
SPEAKER REEDS RULINGS.
Democratic Congressman
On The Warpath::.5
THE POLICY BOARDS REPORT
Secretary Tracy Disagrecs
With Them.
SPEAKER REEDS RULINGS.
THE POLICY BOARDS REPORT
UNITED STATES OF BRAZIL.

UNITED STATES OF RRAxIL.
nent-The New Ministers Address
President Harrison's Reply.
WASHINGTON, B. G., Jan. 2o.-The formal
recognition Of the United States Of Brazil by
this government was completed this after
noon when the president received the ereden-
tials of Senior 81. G. De Amarel Valente, the
new minister accredited by the provisional
government, and also the credentials of Senior
Salvador Mendonca as envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary on special
mission to the United States. The ceremon-
les were marked by great cordially. Tho
two ministers, with their joint suite of four
secretaries, made q fine appearance in their
rich and brilliant uniforms, Secretary
b. inc presented the two ministers and they
In turn presented their secretaries. The
ceremonies were in the blue room. Follow
ing are the speeches Of the ministers and the
ministers and the replies of the president:
Speech Of Mr.. valente:
Mr.. President-It is gratifying to me to
have the honor of placing in your excellency's
hand the letter by which the chief of the
provisional government of the United States
Of Brazil has been pleased to confirm me in
the capacity of envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to the United States
of America.
Giving full expression to the sentiments
and the earnest wishes which animate the
now government OF Brazil towards this great
| republic and following my own impulses as
| we'll, beg to assure you, Mr.. President, that
I shall omit no effort Of any kind to cultivate
the friendly relations that have ever existed
between our two countries.
feel very happy to have once more the
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wishes of the government and people of Bra
I'll for the increasing prosperity of the Amer
lean people.
| Mr.. Minister: I receive you a. the repre-
sentative of new republic, always . grateful
duty to the government of the United States.
The peaceful course of events which has
Transformed the empire of Brazil into the
United States of Brezil has been observed
with deep interest by the government and
the people Of this country. It is a source Of
profound satisfaction to the American peo-
pie that the provisional government of the
Brazilian republic came into power without
bloodshed and without violence. trust
this circumstance may prove happy augury
of peace, progress and prosperity in the
career which now opens to the United States
of Brasil. Speaking for the people of this
vate the most friendly relations with your
government, to increase the personal inter.
course and to enlarge the commercial ex
changes between the two republics.
trust Mr.. Minister, that you will find In
this capitol pleasant residence, as I am snr'
you will receive warm welcome.
Speech of Mr.. Mendonca:
Mr.. President-The chief of the provinoia
government Of the United States of Brazil
has intrusted me with the affairs of tho ex
traordinary and special mission near the gov
ernment of tho United States of America, re
newing the powers heretofore conferred upol
the three ministers received by your excel
lency in November last.
In the ful6lment of my mission shall en-
deayor to deserve the confidence and esteem
of your excellency and your government
Placing In your hands my credentials, ate
. the change of institutions in my country b.
: which In q few hours an empire fell withou
|, the sacrafce of . single life, rs the COMPILE
!. ton of political evolution born In the sam
J. cradle of your Independence, 1t 10 very graf
: flying to me to assure your excellency this
i. the Brazilian nation Is proud Of freedom
, peace and civilization, and that KNOWN
Z the principles OF her sisterhood, Brazil aha
! do her duty to its full extent.
Reply of the President:
Mr.. Hinister-This government is happy
receive You on the special mission with who
you are entrusted by the provisional govern
ment of the United States of Brasil with ii
full rank of envoy extraordinary.
The Secretary of State Of the United Stat,
Is appointed with full authority to CONF
with you on the special matters with whic
you are charged by your government. Yo
q will be cordially received in this Capitol Wit
: all the courtesy due to your rank.