Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-29


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THE BRAZILIAN MEDAL.
The Interesting Presentation ut the White
House Yesterday. '
The presentation of the commemorative gold
medal 10 the President yesterday in the blue
| room of the White House by the Brazilian ad-
miral was memorable event. The scene was
q remarkable one, the uniforms Of the officers
Of the two services Of our own country and Of
the Brazilian naval officers, combining with
the new decorations Of the room to
make o gorgeous scene. few min
utes before o'clock the distinguished
visitors arrived at the White House from
that of Secretary Blaine, being escorted
thither by the Secretary and the State Depart
ment officials. The American army and naval
officers had already assembled in the east room
and at a signal advanced down the corridor and
filed into the blue parlor, the officers Of the
two services going arm In arm. headed by Gen.
Schofeld and Admiral Worden. The Brazilian
officers were already ranged around the south
side of the room. The experiment was
tried Of Illuminating the room by
city circuit, but it did not succeed very we'll as
the lights soon burned red and finally went
almost out. giving the rays of sunlight that
peered in through the blinds peculiarly
theatrical effect. The shutters were then
opened and the sun was given chance to
compete.
THE BRAZILIAN ApMIRAL's REMARKS.
The President entered the room at about l:l5
on the arm of Secretary Blaine, followed by the
nt nharo 81 tho Hx~1
Speaker Reed. Secretary Blaine then in
PRODUCED the Brazilian admiral to the
President, and in the center of a ring of
people composed of the representatives of
the two republics, the medal which the adj
mirai held in his hand was presented. Ad-
as If somewhat afraid of his tongue in dealing
out the strange syllables. He has bright,
kindly face, shaded by a rich brown beard.
He held the medal in its box in both hands and
leaned slightly over as he spoke, emphasizing
his words a bit with the motions OF his head.
He said:
MIR. President: 1t affords me great pleasure
az the representative Of the government of
Brazil to present to you this letter expressive
OF the sentiments entertained by the
dent of the United States and the
feelings Of appreciation for the early recogni-
ton by you OF the independence Of the repub-
lie OF Brazil and for the visit Of the magnificent
squadron under command of Admiral Walker.
am also charged to present to you this
and trust that 1t will prove to be fitting
symbol OF the relations that will exist between
the peoples of the two countries"
THE PRESrDENT's RESPONSE.
The President responded as follows: "Ad-
miral: 1t gives me profound satisfaction to
hear from your lips and to receive from your
hand these evidences of the friendly regard
Of the president and of the people Of
the United States Of Brazil. We have
commemorative with profound interest
and with the strongest hopes that her
government and people may realize that
order and prosperity which come. as
we believe, in the highest degree from the rep
resentative civil institutions which our people
enjoy and which yours have now adopted.
We are glad to receive you and
your squadron into our hospitabie
ports, and am glad to receive you and
your officers to the hospitality of the Executive
80 early and 80 auspiciously begun between
these sister republics may be unbroken and
may be to mutual advantage and happiness"
AFTER THE FERMENTATION.
The President was then introduced by the
admiral to the other Brazilian officers. When
the end Of the line was reached the President
chatted for a moment with his new
acquaintance and then called Admiral
Walker to him and asked him to
make folks acquainted with each other. The
speaker was first introduced to the admiral
and then the Cabinet officers, this order being
purely accidental, however. Then the army
and naval officers were made known to the
distinguished sailor, and in a few minutes
every one was chatting. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
the embrasure of the east doorway, behind the
line OF American officers during the GER
auctions, held quite a reception as people they
knew drew near. The admiral was presented
I hs time. of the his el 1Sss yellow sGS:
sunlight was playing havoc with his green
breast sash, but he stood the ordeal nobly and
| smiled more genially than ever.
THE LUNCHEON.
Presently the steward hustled in and pulled
some ones coat to signify that the banquet
awaited. This stopped the conversation
and in another minute the people
were filing out of the blue room
led with Admiral Silveria, followed by Secretary
Blaine with Mrs. Harrison, Secretary Window
with Mrs. Dimmich, Secretary Proctor with
Mrs. Ely, and the others in pairs as they
chancsd to fall together.
Greens, palms and smilax filed the side walls
and lining over the mirrors, while the
table cloth was nearly hidden from
view under the dishes and several enormous
floral pieces. In the center we're the flags of
the two republics crossed, each being about
two feet long. At each end Of the table was
! q large red star. The lunch was cold, except
the terrapin, and consisted Of the usual good
| things Of such an occasion.
There were salads and pates, neat dishes Of
strange names, entire salmons smothered in
sauces and plenty Of other things Thanking
the flags were two huge molds of ice cream, one
| an American eagle and the other full-rigged
ship.
| The luncheon was served to the guests
standing.
TINE LUNCHEON PARTY
consisted Of tho President, Secretaries Blaine,
Proctor, Window, Tracy, Noble and Rusk, At
torney General Miller, Postmaster General
Wanamaker, Speaker Reed, Admirals
Worden, Franklin, Rogers, Walker,
Harmony. Commodores Ramsay, Skier
rett, Folger, Melville, Fsrquhar. Capt
Davis, Lieuts. Mason Cowles, Buckingham and
Staunton, Genls. SchOfeld, Greedy, Casey,
breckenridge Batcheldor, Assistant Secretaries
Solely, Adee and Moore. Mr.. Valente, the Bra