New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
BRAZILS NEW MINISTER COMES.
SENIOR ASST EXPRESSES HIS COUNTRYS
WARM REGARD FOR THE
UNITED STATES

Washington. June 6.-Another substantial evil
, dence OF the friendship Of Brazil for the United
States appeared to-day In the presentation or
the new Minister. Senior Joaquin Francisco de
Assn. from Brazil. Senior Mendonca. the re-
firing Minister. only few weeks ago. when he
/ took his leave had delivered an address re-
markable for the warmth OF the friendly senti-
ments expressed. and to-day the new Minister
in brefer address, delivered panegyric upon
the United States. He said:
Mr.. President: 1t is With the most pleasing feel
by which the First Magistrate of the Brazilian
nation ni, aecredits me as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenpotentiary near the Government over
My personal friendly feelings for this great
friendly Nation, from the contemplation OF which
my country and the world have derived so many
those OF the Brazilian people and government. l
shal endeavor TO maintain and TO stimulate the
a precious, Uninterrupted Tradition 1t will there
fore be on my part not only an act Of obedience to
the instructions given but also the qualification
of the demands of my conscience
history and hoe Ha OF ns re fssT in nddon
the deliberate VIII OF men, found us In this situa-
raise the cry of free government, and we recall
the memory of that glorious cry. although 1t was
success. You opened and closed the cycle Of
the tremendous work OF liberty, which is still being
can continent. The work is long and painful the
greater less intensity; but our faith the final
fore It is consolidated into the statue which will
defy the attacks of time.
The destiny, which made Of our two countries the
greatest territorial Powers OF America giving ur
similar aspirations IN the domain Of political per
for the material activity Of each: production. the
basis Of public wealth. is far from being the same
in the two nations that the very struggle for
existence, which not seldom obliterates the best
giving US cause for selfish competition and dis.
turbances or our good relations; VIII be- on me
ship. We are mutually drawn together by the two
forces which exert the greatest influence upon hu-
Under these circumstances, Mr.. President. ! have
70 fears as to The result Of the mission upon ,Ms
which / might possibly feel ~ the thought that
of The he glory of the %oqa be re aae
vantages gained for the two nations. ,u.a,
dent OF the Republic. to which I venture TO join
my own humble sentiments beg you Mr. pr resi-.
which he and the nsop az sr fr
people
The President replied as follows:
Mr.. Minister: 1t affords me great pleasure to
Plenipotentiary OF the United States OF Brazil to
your hands the letters whereby the President Of
the United States OF Brazil accredits you in that
The people OF this Union have always held senti-
ton, as is shown by the friendly relations which
have uninterruptedly existed between II and the
heartily welcome your cordial offer OF concurrence
In maintaining and strengthening those relations OF
Roo3 friendship and promoting the mutual welfare
OF the two nations whose aspirations are In many
respects so similar.
sors have won in their intercourse with mis- Coy
eminent gives assurance that you. too. MT
Minister will enjoy the sincere respect ana TREND
ship OF this Government. and most worthy repre-
sent the nation whose commission you hold !.
I beg that you will convey 70 the fresloent OF
the United States OF Brazil an expression OF ny
cordial appreciation OF his message OF goodwin TOT
my personal prosperity and that OF the people or
these United States. and assure him mat luliy,
reciprocate his wishes both in my own name ana
in that Of the American people