New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-30
THE BRAZILIAN MINISTER RECEIVED.
SENIOR vALENrE AND SENIOR MENDoNcA'
THE LATTER ON SPECIAL MISSION,
PRESENTING THEIR CREDENTIALS.

WASHINGTON Ian. oo-The President this afternoon
received the credentials OF senior J. e. do Amaraf
VaIene the new Minister accredited by the PROVISIONAL
Govern and also the credentials oil SENIOR
Mendonca as Envoy Extraordinary ana minister s',
Plenipotentary, on special mission 10 the 'ni.
states. The ceremonies, which took pace i'll uio
Blue Room. were marked by great cordially Inc
two Ministers with their Joint suite OF four
made a fine appearance in their rch anu Dl
uniform secretary Blaine presented the MINE
and they in turn presented lleH
Senior valente spoke follows: 49,.
Mr.. President 1t is gratifying TO me 10 tSe let
honor Of placing i'm Your EXcellencys nalus INC ~
ter bv which the Chief Of the Provisional UoveenU
of the United of Brazil has been pleased 70 co
firm me in the capacity Of Envoy bAtrdorulnatLy a
Minister Plenpotentary to the United states OF Ae
Giving full expression to the sentiments and the
earnest wishes which animate the new Government VI
Erazil toward this great Republic ana W y
own impulses as well beg to assure you, MI fr,
dent thar shall omit no effort of any kind to Guilt
the friendly relations that nave ever e1 ~ have
tween our two countries, feel very happy 70 nsse
once more the occasion to express to your Excelency
the wishes OF the Government and people OF Brazil LOT
the increasing prosperity of the American people
The President replied in these words:
Mr. Minister: receive you as the representative OK
new republic always grateful duty TO the Govern
ment of the United states Inc peacel p GouiS into
the United states Of Brazil has been observed with deep
interest by the Government and people OF TINS couIS
IL is a source OF profound satisfaction 10 the Aerlc al
neonle that the Provisional Government of the Brazil
IAN Renublic came into power without bloodshed and
without violence. | trust this circumstance may
prove happy aueury OF peace progress anu pit PTS
perity in the career which now opens TO the uhlteu
states OF Brazil Speaking for the people OF TINS cou
try II will be my constant aim to cultivate te Inoso
friendly relations with your Government; 10 increase
the personal intercourse and to enlarge the commercial
exchanges between the two republics
l trust Mr.. Minister, that you will find In TINS
capital a pleasant residence as l am Sure You VIII
receive warm welcome.
senior Mendonca then addressed the President as
follows:
Mr. President :. The chief OF the Provisional GOV,
crnment of the United States Of Brazil has lntrsteu
me with the affairs Of the extraordinary ana speclal mis-
sion the Government Of the Cnited oIates "a
America, renewing the powers heretofore cOhn5rreu
upon the three ministers received Dy your ENCeieS
In November last. In the fultlment OF my mission
shall endcavOr to deserve the CONFIDENCE ana estcc
of yo,S Excellency and of your Government. . A.,
nPlacng IN your hands my credentials, aiter lie
change Of institutions I'm my country, by WHICH, III
a few hours, an empire fell without the sacrnce Oh
single life as the completion of poutlcal evolution
horn i'm the same cradle Of yOnr independence IL Is
very gratifying to me to assure your EXceliency
that the Brazilian Nation Is PROUD To-Day Oh Ios
our continent all inspired by the same
shirt of freedom. peace and civilization ann thaI
knowing the principles of her slstcrh0od Brazil sll
do her duty to the full extent.
In replying to senior MendOnca, the President SAID
Mr.. Minister: This Government is happy TO receive
Won on the special mission with which y0u are nursieu
bv tbe Provisional Government of the United states
~ Drozil with the full rank Of Envoy EHttOruhary'
Tho secretary Of state Of the United states Is APP
pointed with full authority TO confer WIN YOU oil
the special matters with when you STo received
in this capital with all the courtesy due to your hisn