The times., 1899-01-06
SENIOR CALYO,s PROMOTION.
Presents His Credentials to Prcsi-
dent Mckinley.


Senior joaquin Bernardo Calvo minister
resident of Costa Rica, who was recently
promoted by the Costa Rican government
to envoy extraordinary and minister pleni
potentiary in recognition of the friendiness
of the United States toward Costa Rica,
and of the cordially of the reception here
by President Mckinley of President Ygle-
sias. of the Central American republic yes
terday presented his credentials to Mr. Nc
Kinley. Senor Calvo was accompanied to
the White House by Secretary Hay.
The President received his visitors in the
blue parior. In presenting his credentials
Senor Calvo said
Mr. President: Thc government Of Costa Ricl,
deeply impressed by the very honorable attentions
shown by the Government of the United States
to Don Rafael Ngesias, president Of the re-
public during his STAY in this country, has aC-
credited me envoy extraordinary and minister
plcnipotcntiary in This capital. intristing me
with thc special mission OF making known To
your eNcellcncy in a formal manner the profound
acknowledgement OF the people and government
Of Costa RiCa Tor the proofs of consideration
with which the Government ar Washington has
once more been pleased to evidence its friendly
sentiments for that sister republic.
These demonstrations, more especially az a
time when the destinies OF this great nation
broadening. and when the realization of the idea
through the Central American isthmus seems to
be upon us, give eloquent proofs to the STATES
forming that privileged region. in part ocular, and
to the other nations OF the continent in general.
Of the deep interest ever cvinced by the United
States III behalf Of the welfare o those countries.
The world has contemplated with arnazcmcnt
the prodIgious development Of this country in ey-
cry realm OF human activity, and has admired
the wise institutions which give prestige to its
Government and brings happiness to its people;
hut the generous spirit of Unexplained fraternity
which has governed its relations with the other
nations Of this hemisphere is even worthy
of universal admiration.
Mr. President, the states OF Central America
have ON distinct occasions seen proofs OF this
spirit of the Government and people of the
United States and the Republic OF Costa Rics,
for the most grateful and special reasons warmly
gTeets the noble american people and their
worthy Government and expresses the sincere
hope for their welfare and the personal happiness
OF your eXceilencv.
President McKinley's reply was in the
same cordial spirit He said:
Mr. Minister: The eordiality Of the ties that
have 50 long existed between the United States
and the Republic Of Costa Ric1 finds new ex-
preston IN the act Of Your government in raising
Its mission at this capital to the penipotcntiary
grade, and am pleased to receive the credcntial
letters YOU now present in the capacity OF envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.
Not the least agreeable feature nj this confer
ment Of higher rank upon you is the knowledge
You convey to me that the government OF Costa
iica adopts this mode OF expressing its apprecia
tiun OF the reception accorded 10 its honored
president, Don Rafael Yglcsias. during his recent
visit to the United States. I you that
the friendly spirit which prompted myself and
this Government to testify cordial regard for the
CHIEF magistrate OF neighboring republic during
his brief solourn here as the guest OF the nation
was most agreeable AID spontaneous tribute not
only TO the personality of your ionored president,
but TO the good fellowship that rightly prevails
between two sovereign states having many
and important interests in common. That
those interests may md even greater opportu-
nifty OF expansion for tlrir mutual heueft in
the course of the coming years is my earnest
hope. toward the realization OF which | shall
cbeerfully lend my best erdeayors.
! As for yourself. Mr.. Minister. / congratulate
you on this deserved advancement Of one who.
by long residence among Us, has learned to ap-
preciate the relationship and the common needs
of the two countries and their peoples. and who
has by his acts heretofore contributed TO enlarge
/ their reciprocal frendiiness; hesides acquiring
I the personal esteem OF al with whom he has
( been brought into official or social contact
beg you 10 convey TO his cNcellency TIE prcsi-
dent OF Costa Riea the strong desire of tlis Cow
ernnent and OF my country that peace. pros
| perity, and continued advancement may ever at
! tend the Republic and people Of Costa Rica.