New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
SENOR VICUNA PRESENTED.
CHILTS NEW MINISTER MAKES A COR
DIAL ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT
THE LATTERS REPLY

Washington Aug 2G-Senor Vicuna the new
Minister from Chill 10 this country. was accom-
panied the White House to-day by Secretary
Day and presented to the President. There was the
usual exchange Of diplomatic greetings incident 10
the reception OF new Minister sehor vicuna on
presenting his credentials said in part:
Mr. President The mission which has been con-
hded 10 me has for It's principal object. as " eX-
and to draw closer day by day the amicable rela-
tions which happily exist between the TWO repuo-
Tho people and Government OF Chill behold IN
this great Nation a model worthy o. being mn
of ample tolerance and generalization OF popular
culture In the untiring activity and tenacious
all the paths of progress amazing the world with
It's prodisous and rapid development.
her Independent life the efficacy Of the influence
OF this powerful Republic 20 preserve peace or 10
between States Of this continent and European
States, but also between the American states them
selves.
AIDED by THE UNITED STATES.
The treaty OF indefinite truce negotiated between
four South American republics and Spain in 1870 In
this city OF Washington under the auspices Of
this Government. and the treaty which having been
negotiated through the intermediary OF he MINI
Ayres. furnished in 1881 the means for pacnc So
luton OF the question OF boundaries pending be
proof Of this benefcen, influence
The financial and commercial relations between
auctions and wealth ard Chill have scarcely been
initiated and are in the opinion OF e\Perts sus
Cepthle OF immediate ana considerable develop
ment. My instructions charge mo 10 bring ABOUT
this development and Will DO so with the yea
aroused in me by the conviction that econOTnlcaI
interests constantly acquiring greater prepon-
dcrance In international relations
trus.. sir that Will meet from your Exceuency
and your Government the favorable welcome anc
the benevolent assistance indispensable for the sue
cessful discharge and accomplishment OF my mis-
sion
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
The Presidents reply was In part follows
Mr. Minister. That you will accomplish the OBJ
ject Of your mission IN drawing closer the friendly
ties that have long existed between your Repubuc
and ours | cannot permit myself 10 doubt mas
eminent O; the United States. and 10 that end |
assure you OF the hearty cooperation Ot my
self and OF my associates In administrator. IN
faithful fulflment Of the WI OF ne people ~ the
United States TO dwell in peace. in friendship ana
in close community OF interests with their neigh
bors on the great Western continent.
You agreeably recall occasions when THIS spirit o.
our Governments and people has been manifested
toward the commonwealths Of south America III
the interest OF peace and goodwill among them
and between them and foreign states sprlhRiis
al X does from wholly impartial motives OF friend
ship that friendly disposition can but continue
in the future IN the past. whatever htthe ocCh-
sion for is expression may arise without initiative
solicitation on our part
The enlargement Of the economical and CONNER
cal ties between the States % this hemisphere -
which YOU advert. Is matter OF very kNHN it'l-
ing on the part OF this Government ana ieoI''
whose existing legislation looks to snare IN .li
benen~al; and prOgres-.v movement on the basis
OF mutual accommodation and equltapie rc'.
procty no, mercy with the American states Du'
with all countries Of the world