New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-05
TWO DIPLOMATS PRESENTED.
THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR RECEIVED BY
THE PRESIDENT.
YANG W, TIE NEW CHINESE MINISTER ALSO
PRESENTS FORMAL GREETINGS TO
THIS GOVERNMENT


THIS GOVERNMENT
Washington. Sept 4.-Germanys first Ambassador
TO the United State. Baron Won Saurma- Jelsch,
after to-day. and the customary speeches
OF mutual good will were exchanged.
The Ambassador, accompanied by the secretary
of the German Embassy Baron Kettler, called
Secretary Gresham at the State Department, and
the three with Assistant Secretary Adee, went to
the White House together. The two diplomats
were resplendent in gold lace and carried swords
ON handing his credentials to the President the
German Ambassador made the following remarks:
Mr.. President have the honor present to yon the
letter by which accredited by His Majesty, the En-
peior Germany. his Enbassador Extraordinary and
PlcHipO.entiary TO the United States
The mutual relations between Germany and the United
States OF America, which have grown more and more "N
tensyc, having led 10 the raising Of the respective csa
ton, to the rank OF embassies. happy and proud Of
the honor have been chosen by His Majesty, the En-
peror io this post thus being the first German EmL'ssa
dor in Washington.
shall do best TO fulfil the ssion inrusted to
care hope to to strengthen and 10 extend
the friendly relations so happily existing
nations. and for this purpose beg from you, Mr. Pres
dent Ia grant Inc confidence which viii prove most
invaluable accomplishment OF this important
mission.
The President replied follows:
MI Anbassador-It affords me much qualification to
welcome the first Ambassador sent by the German
Nation 70 the United States and to receive from
hands the letter whereby Ills Majesty the Emperor
credits You to this government exalted capacity.
My efforts and those OF my councillors VIII BE- put forth
most earnestly to maintain. and II possible still further
the very friendly relations betwec; the United
States and Germany, existing, aud am glad TO lie
assured that YOUR own csdcavors will applied T. the
same high end. In this l trust you will be no less
fortunate than esteemed predecessors in the Imperial
representation at this capital; and like them. feel
you VIII win the cordial sympathy OF this
Government and the personal friendship OF all with
are called associate.
beg YOU 20 convey your Imperial Sovereign oN-
preston in my ami for countrvmcn OF earnest
wishes for prosperity Of the German people and the
welfare OF His Majesty.
At O'Clock this afternoon the conduct of the case
of China in the negotiations the exclusion law
was officially taken charge of by Yang Iu. the new
Chinese Minister. whose rank in his own country
is high that it is only four degrees below that of
the Emperor himself The Minister presented his
credentials the President at the hour named and
was formally recognized the accredited diplo
matte represe NATIVE of China TO the United States.
Yang Yu. with four attaches of his Legation, met
Secretary Gresham at the State Department. and
the party driven to the White House and
ushered into the Blue Room. The Minister and his
attaches were attred in silk robes, the blouses of
black and the skirts OF blue Each wore a hat of
red and black adorned with plumes OF horse-hair
Strung around the waist of the Minister in
sigma of the order Of the Eight Banners.
When Secretary Gresham had made the presenta |
ton the Minister said:
Mr. President ] have the honor TO deliver TO
your Exceency the letter which my august SOW |
ereign the Emperor of China, has addressed to
YOU accrediting me Envoy Extraordinary and !
Minister Plenipotentiary TO the United States
1t became iny duty TO accept this important |
charge to which | was called, and assume 1t with !
pleasure feeling greater desree Of confidence i
that may successfully accomplish Inc duties OF
oh sens OF
N' Mr. President. it vii be my constant aim 10 |
maintain and strengthen the amicabe rel ations !
States. Sir. beg leave TO offer TO you my earnest
wishes for your personal happiness for the success
of the Government Of which you are the dis |
inguished Chief and for the prosperity OF the peo-
pie of the United States.
These remarks We're interpreted to the President |
who addressed the Minister in the following |
words:
Mr. Minister 1t il with satisfaction that greet You
in the high character OF fNtraOdinay and Minister
Penipolentay of China t. the United States aud r"criNc
the letters whereby your August Sovereign commcnds
YOU 10 in that capacity.
KNOWING | well do, through acquaintance WIN :
-e,ea of your honorei predecessors, the d",I' o. the
Government OF China for the Taiptenanc" Of the most
cordial relations bctWcc the countries. welcome
YOUR own ASSURANCES that llk. spirit Will animate 90
in the fuflment your mission and for myscf and my
in tie responsible task OF government Olcr
Won our eanrst cooperation toward the accomplishment
o. the beneficial erd. The p-oll" o. The United
Statc~ Approaching the -deiaicns which eid
TO draw the two countries closer inter cherish
the confident hope that mutual cOod will and sound
dynlc,t VIII charactafilc their fuut, relations.
To yourself. NJ. Minister, ] give a hearty welcome
feeling assured that YOU win gain every quarter tn
kindly sympathe. your predecessor have dser'fdy won
aud | beg YOU to convey to your August tovr"ign an
cuure,son Of ny wish and that Of countrym'n that
urospcrv and happner. may ever attut liz MsJc-ty
end nation wao.e dctnis H. ha- been call d -
rule.