New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-13
SPINS ENJOY WELCOMED.
SENIOR POLO DE BERNABE CORDIALLY
RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT.
BOTH MR. M'r;IHLEY AND THE NEW MINISTER
EMPRESS HOPE THAT FRIENDLY RE
LAT1oNs WILL CONTINUE.

IATIONs WILL. CONTINUE
Washington, March 12-Sehor Luis Polo de
Bernahe. the new Spanish Minister. was for
mally presented 10 President Mckinley at IL
o'clock to-day About 1890 o'clock the Minis
ter. accompanied by Sehor Du Bose. the Charge
d'Anaires the two secretaries Of Legation and
the war and naval secretaries. attired IN full
court dress. Respondent in gold lace. called at
the State Department, where they were received
by Secretary Sherman. who soon afterward es-
corted the rarity to the White House. The recep-
tiOn took place in the Blue Parlor. the same
room In which Prince Albert was received yes
terday. 1t presented a beautiful appearance. the
decorations which had been arranged for the
dinner to the Belgian Prince last night having
been allowed to remain.
The introductions the President were made
by Secretary Sherman. The exchange OF greet
ings vas mos; cordial. and occupied about twen-
~ minutes In addition to the President and
the Spanish Minister and MS party. the only
persons present were ex-Vice- President Levi p
Morton and Colonel Bingham. the military at
taChe TO the President.
The Spanish Minister on being presented said
Mr.. President: have the honor to present to
Your EXCcllenCy the CreGcntial letters which ac-
credit me in the capacity Of Envoy Extraordi-
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary Of His Majes-
ty the King Of Spain in the United States Of
America. The principal object Of my honorable
mission is TO endeavor, so far as possible TO
maintain and draw closer between our two coun-
tries the most friendly relations. In order to al
tain this end so much in harmony with my own
personal feelings. | am ready 10 omit no effort
whatsoever on my part. and doubt not shall
succeed If. as I hope shall be fortunate In
gaining the benevolence Of Your Excellency and
YOUR effective CO-OperatiOn.
In obedience 10 the special charge Of Her
Majesty the Queen Regent Of the Kingdom. ]
have the honor to express 10 Your Excellency
the wishes Of my august sovereign for your
personal happiness and for the prosperity Of the
people Of the United States Of America"
The Presidents reply was as follows Mr..
Minister: I am happy 10 receive from your
hands the royal letters whereby Her Majesty
the Queen Regent; in the name Of His Majesty
the King Of Spain. accredits you in the capacity
Of His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary in the United States OF
America. It is very gratifying 10 me 10 receive
the assurances you have Just made of your pur-
pose to endeavor to maintain and draw closer
in all possible ways the most friendly relations
between the two countries. and in response
assure YOU that my own efforts and those Of this
Government will less earnestly be directed
toward the same high End
You come hither. MI. Minister. with the pres
tige Of a distinguished name, borne by your hon
ored father. whose services in promoting good
will between Spain and the United States have
already passed into the domain Of history. To
this YOU add the qualification OF a personal ac-
Quaintance with this country and its people.
derived from your previous official sojourn at
this capital, so that you have double title 70
our confidence and sympathy. | offer you my
personal good wishes, and ! would have you
convey to Her Majesty the Queen Regent my
sincere appreciation Of Her Majesty's friendly
greeting and my desire that happiness may
be her portion. and that Spain and the Spanish
people may enjoy the blessings Of peace and
prosperity
Senior Polo has not yet opened negotiations
with the State Department except in the for
malities Of presenting his credentials. He is
first attending the social duties incumbent
on a new Minister. After his reception by the
President he spent the rest ~ the day calling on
Ambas ssa dors and Minister'S