Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-15

ALTA coMMoTIoN IN DIPLOMATIC crRcr re
There is quite tempest in a teapot in diplo-
matte circles over the statement that the In
fanta EulaIie Of Spain will not come to
this country. 1t is acknowledged now
that the trouble about her fulfilling her
acceptance of the invitation to at
tend the worlds fair as guest Of the nation ID
not on account of her health or of the disturbed
condition in Spain, but because President
Cleveland is not willing to accord her
such formal courtesies as the Spanish gov
eminent believe etiquette demands for ONT
of her rank. The invitation was sent by Presi-
dent Harrison with a great deal OF Formally
and Difference to the customs OF Spain,
and was accepted under the impression
that very distinguished honors would De
paid to this representative Of the Spanish
throne. The change of administration has I'M
doubtedly changed the character OF the recep-
ton which would have been given her. The
Spanish minister is understood to have informed
the Secretary of State Of the character OF the
reception she would expect converting TO the
President the information that the Spanish
government would expect her to be met by
the President in person OF her arrival and to
be guest at the White House. He was told,
1t is said. that this would probably be impossi-
Bile, and the indisposition Of the President
to depart from his rigid ideas Of democratic
etiquette has caused all the trouble. The posi-
ton taken by the Spanish minister now IL
that the President must call on the Ihfanta
in person after her call at the White House il
she is CHARTERED at q hotel as proposed.
The President refuses absolutely to depart from
the customs OF tins country and will not agree
to show any more Difference to the
guest than is customary to show Off
cially to distinguished persons in this
country. Neither at the White House
nor at the State Department could any state
ment be had this morning. But il is regarded
az settled that Mr.. Cleveland will adhere to his
position and it is believed that the Spanish min
lister will withdraw the acceptance of the
Invitation by the Infanta, and that she will not
come to this country. There lie consider
able gossip over the matter in diplomatic
circles and the State Department is disposed
to look upon any suggestion from the
Spanish minister as to the form of
reception that should be accorded the repre-
sentative of the Spanish throne as an imperti-
hence. taking the position that guests have no
right to stipulate beforehand as to the charac-
ter Of their reception by the host Mr.. Cleve-
land thinks that the simple customs Of this
country should be adhered to BY the execu-
tive.
NO INFORMATION AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
Secretary Gresham said to a STAR reporter
s"'' "asSihooh enos NC uno no inIoruatlou
whatever in regard to the report that the Prin-
cess Infanta Eulalia had abandoned her pro-
posed visit to the United States He said the
princess had been invited to pay us q visit and
had accepted the invitation. She had not re-
called the acceptance sndhe was not aware that
she desired to reconsider her action. He was
therefore OF opinion that she would make the
visit.
COMMANDER DAVIS WAITS.
Commander Davis Of the navy. who has
been detailed to receive the Infanta and act as
her escort. intended to leave for New
York this afternoon, but at the
suggestion Of the Secretary of State he
that time it will be definitely known whether
any change Of program has been made.
The Spanish minister did not visit the State
Department this morning and so far as known
sent no communication to the Secretary