The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-07

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present his letter Of recall and to
afford me the opportunity to express
to him my appreciation of the agree
able official and social relations that
existed between him and our govern
ment and people during his residence
here.
We congratulate ourselves, Mr..
Minister, that the Government of the
United States is to be represented
here by one who, we are assured, is
familiar with the. questions arising
from the relations between the two
governments, and with whom we look
for the maintenance of pleasant Off
cial intercourse.
The President and Minister then
shook hands heartily and President
Dole made the usual introductions to
those present, commencing with the
Chief Justice. After about fifteen
minutes spent in social conversation,
the Minister and Consul General with
drew, the troops presenting arms and
the band playing the "Star Spang'ed
Banner" The ceremony lasted just
thirty-hve minutes.
The full text of Minister Blounts
letter of recall and Minister Willis
letter of credence appears below.
LETTER OF RECALL.
GROVER CLEVELAND,
President of the United States OF
America,
To His Excellency,
SANFORD B. DOLE,
President of the Provisional Gov
eminent of the Hawaiian Islands,
GREAT AND Coop FRIEND Mr..
lanes H. Blount, who has for some
time past resided near the govern
ment of Your Excellency in the char
acter of Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Unit
ed States of America, having for per.
sonal reasons resigned his office
while on leave of absence in the
United States, and being thus un-
able to present his letters of recall in
person, | have entrusted to his sue.
cessor the duty of placing them in
the hands of Your Excellency.
am pleased to believe that Mr..
Blount during his mission, devoted
all his efforts to Strengthening the
good understanding and the friendly
relations which have happily so long
existed between the two countries,
and entertain the hope that, while
fulfilling satisfactorily the trust i'm
posed upon him, he succeeded in
gaining Your Excellency's esteem
and good will.
Written at Washington this 9th
day of September, in the year 1898
Your Good Friend,
GROVER CLEVELAND,
By the President
ALVEY A. ADEE,
Acting Secretary of State.
LETTER OF CREDENCE.
GROVER CLEVELAND,
President of the United States o.
| America,
To His Excellency,
SANFORD b. DOLE.
President of the Provisional Govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands,
GREAT AND GOOD FRIEND: l have
made choice of Albert S. Willis, one O
our distinguished citizens, to reside
near the Government of Your Excel
lency in the quality of Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
of the United States of America.
He is well informed of the relative
interests of the two countries and o
our sincere desire to cultivate to The
fullest extent the friendship which ha;
so long subsisted between U.S. M,
knowledge of his high character anc
ability gives me entire confidence thai
he will constantly endeavor to advance
the interest and prosperity of botf
Governments and SO render himsel
acceptable to Your Excellency.
| l therefore request Your Excellenc,
to receive him favorably and to Civ
full Credence to what he shall say o,
the part of the United States and t.
the assurances which l have charged
him to convey to you of the best wishe
of this Government for the prosperit
of the Hawaiian Islands.
May God have Your EXcelency il
His wise keeping.
Written at Washington this a7th da
of September, in the year 1898.
Your good friend,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President,
ALVEY A. ADEE,
Acting Secretary of State.
NOTES OF THE OCCASION.
Several of those present were forcibl
, reminded of ex- Minister Stevens b
: the clear and impressive manner i
which the new Minister enunciated hi
sentences in making his remarks.
, Major George c. Potter was actin
on this occasion as Secretary Of tn
Foreign Office, which accounts for hi
not appearing in uniform.
Minister Willis created most favor
able impression among those who ha
the pleasure of listening to him an
: making his acquaintance.
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