The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-13

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WASHINGTON. March iz-Ssnor LGis
Polo Bernzbe, the rev Spanish mir-
lister. was formally presented TO the Pies
i6ent today. The reception tok place in
the blue PARKER. The introduction 10 the
president was made by Secretary Sherman.
The exchange OF greetings was most cor
dial and occupied about twenty minutes
The ceremony passed without Incident.
The Spanish mirisisr. or being presented.
said.
Mr.. PRESIDENT have the honor TO pre-
sent to your excellsncy the crsdentisl let
tiers which accrsdit me in the capacity Of
envoy extraordinary and minister pieni-
pctsatiary OF his majesty. the king OF
Spain. in the United States
The principal object OF my honorable
mission Is TO endsayor. so far as poSs bic.
TO maintain and draw closer between our
countries the friendliest relations In or
der 70 attain this object much IN harmony
with my own personal feelings I arm
ready TO omit no favor whatsoever on my
part, and doub; not I shall succeed: and
hops | shall be fortunate In getting the
beneyoisnce Of your excellency and your
cooperation. In obedience TO the spec.a al
charge Of her majesty, the queen regent.
i have the honor 10 express to your ex-
celIency the wishes of my august sover-
eagn for your personal happiness and for
the prosperity OF the people of the United
States
The presidents reply was as follows:
MIR Minister: / am happy TO receive
from your hands the royal letter whereby
her majesty. he queen regent. In the
name of tia king OF Spain, aeeredits you
In the capacity OF his majesty's envoy
extraordinary and minister pienipotentiary
In the United States
1T IL very gratifying to me to receive
the ASSURANCES you have just made Of
your purpose TO endeavor TO maintain and
draw closer in all possible ways the most
friendly relation between the two eoun-
tries. and In response l assure you that
my own efforts and those of this govern
ment will no less Earnestly be directed TO
the same high end.
You come hither Mr. Minister with
The prestige OF distinguished name
borne by your honored father. whose serv-
ices 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-
quaintanee with this country and Its peo-
pie derived from your previous official So
jonrn al this capital so that you have a
double title TO our confidence and sympa-
thy. l offer you my personal good wishes
and would have you convey to her ma
jesiy. the queen regent. my sincere appre-
citation Of her majesty's friendly greeting
aud my own desire that happiness may be
her portion. and that Spain and the Span
ish people may enjoy the blessings Of
peace and prosperity
Senor Polo Rceiyed a dispatch today
from Capt. Blanco stating that the
condition Of the Cuban reconcentrados was
greatly improved. Gen. Blanco stated
also that he had prepared full data on this
subject TO be forwarded to Washington.
II VIII be timely contribution TO the Of
fetal material on the condition OF these
unfortunate people. and ss doubtless drawn
out by the narrowing stories of distress
and starvation which have induced the
sending of large relief supplies TO Cuba
by Americans.
Senior Polo has not yet opened business
negotiations with the state department, ex-
cept in the formallties or presenting his
credentials. He Is first attending To the
several duties incumbent on a new min
lister after calling on ambassadors and
ministers.