The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-08
BRAZIL'S GREAT DAY.
THE NEW REPUBLIC RECOGNIZED BY
THE UNITED STATES.
Tho Accredited Representatives of th .
United states OF BRAZIL Cordially We'll
coined by President Harris son.

The formal recognition OF the United
States 81 Brazil was completed at the execu-
tive mansion on Wednesday, when DIR. Va
lente, the new minister accredited by the
provisional government. and Mr.. Meadonca
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary, on a special mission TO this coun-
try, called ana presented their credentials
10 President Harrison. The ceremonies took
place in the blue room. and were marked by
great cordially. DIR. Nalente. upon pre-
senting his credentials, spoke a. follows;
Mr.. PRESIDENT; It's gratifying TO me
TO have the honor OF placing In your excel
leney's hands the letter by which Tue ehlel
OF the provisional government OF the United
states OF Brazil has been pleased TO confirm
me In the capacity OF envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentary 10 the United
States Of America. Giving fun expression
TO the sentiments aud the earnest wishes
which animate the new government OF Bra
I'll toward this great republic, and following
my own impulses a. well, beg 10 assure
YOU, Mr. President, that ! shall omit no eff
fort OF any kind TO cultivate the friendly re-
lations that have ever existed between our
two countries. 4 feel very happy TO have
once more the occasion Ia express TO your
excellency the wishes OF the government and
people OF Brazil for the increasing prosper
tip OF the American people
President Harrison replied as sollows:
MIR. MINISTER: receive YOU rs the rep
resentailye of q new republlc-always
grateful duty 10 the government OF the Uni
ted states. The peaceful course OF events
that has transformed the empire OF Brazil
into the United states of Brazil has been OBJ
served with deep interest by the govern
ment OF this. country. IL IL source OF pro-
found satisfaction TO the American people
that the provisional government OF the Bra
lillian republicans came INTO power without
h..I nd Nj i
this circumstance may prove happy augury
OF peace, progress aud prosperity I'm the
career which now opens To the United states
OF Brazil. Speaking for the people OF this
country, IL will he my most constant aim 10
| cultivate the most friendly relations with
| your government; 10 increase the personal
| intercourse aud TO enlarge the commercial
exchanges between the two republics.
trust, Mr. Minister, that you will lind in this
capital pleasant residence, as am sure you
| Will receive warm welcome.
Mr.. Mendonca then addressed the prcsi-
dent as follows:
MR.. PRESIDENT: The chief OF the pro-
| ylsionai government OF the United states OF
| Brazil has intrusted me with the affairs OF
the extraordinary and special mission near
the Government OF the United states OF
| America. renewing the powers heretofore
! conferred upon III three ministers received
/ by your eXcellcncy In November last. In
|
| deayor TO deserve the confidence and esteem
| OF your cxcellency aud OF your government.
| Placing In your hands my credentials, after
the change OF institutions In my country, by
which Ia few hours an empire fell with
out the sacrifice OF single life, n the com
| pletion OF political reyolut on born In the
same cradle OF your Independence, IL Is very
| gratifying 20 me to assure your eXcellency
that the Brazilian nation Is proud today OF
It's place In the communion OF republics or
our continent all inspired by the same spirit
OF freedom, peace and civilization, and that
knowing the principles OF her sisterhood,
BRAZIL shall do her duty TO It's fun extent.
To this the President replied:
Mn. MINISTER: This government is hap
by TO receive you on the special mission with
which YOU are intrusted by the provisional
government OF the Uniteu states OF Brazil
with the full rank OF envoy extraordinary
The secretary OF State OF the United states
Is appointed with full authority. TO confer
with YOU on special matters with which you
are charged by your government. You will
be cordially received In this capital with all
the courtesy due 10 your high rank.