Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-11
Ssnor Corea of Nicaragua at the
White House.
SIG NIFICANT AD DRESSES MADE
No Direct Reference, However, to
Canal Project.
EXTENSION OF RELATIONS

Senior Luis F. Corea presented to the
President at II o'clock today the newly
accredited minister from Nicaragua. Act
ing Secretary Adee of the State Depart
ment accompanied Senor Corea to the
White House and made the presentation
to the President. There was an exchange
of Fluctuations between the President and
the minister, the hearty character Of
which had more than usual significance in
view of the reported disaffection in South
and Central American countries concerning
the growth of the Great Colossus of she
North"
1t was noted that Senor Corea took occa-
sion to suggest the development and extern
sion of the relations between the United
States and Nicaragua particularly along
commercial lines. While there was no di-
rect reference to the Nicaragua canal, Mr..
Corea's position as a representative OF
Nicaragua will give him much to do with
any negotiations between the two coun-
tries on that subject. and. moreover, 1t Is
understood that the minister has lnstruc-
tions from his government which Will per-
nit him to cooperate very fully with the
United States authorities IN such way as
will advance the interests of the waterway
Senior Corea's Remarks.
Upon being presented Minister Corea said:
"Mr. President: 1t is most satisfactory
ana gratlfylnS 1Or me 10 place III tIie HftiltS
of your excellency the letter which ac-
credits envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary of Nicaragua near the
government of the United States of Amer
lea
My government, in elevating its repre-
sentation in Washington to the highest
grade which Nicaragua has established IN
its diplomatic corps, has desired to demon
strate the fraternal sentiments which 1t
feels toward this country, and at the same
Il
the ties of friendship which from OF old
have united the two republics
Il am confident that the government of
your excellency is animated by the same
sentiments. and that it will facilitate the
discharge of the mission which has been
intrusted to me and will rebound to the
benefit of both countries, especially on the
day-which, / trust, may not be far distant
in which, by this unity of purpose, new
avenues may be opened to commerce as a
ground of prosperity of the two peoples.
.'Io cooperate in the realization of so
praiseworthy an object and to merit in the
discharge of my high office the cOnsidera-
ton which the government of your excel
lency has been pleased to extend to me in
my character of charge d'affaireS, are my
greatest desires, and to their accomplish
ment | shall lend all my efforts.
Permit me, Mr.. President, in concluding,
to extend to your eXcellency the sincere
good wishes of the government and people |
of Nicaragua for the prosperity and we'll |
being of the United States and for the per-
sonal happiness of your neutrality-suspicious.
in which ! join with the enthusiasm in |
spired by the liberal institutions of this |
great people and the wise administration
of their government.
The Presidents Response.
The President replied as follows:
Mr.. Minister: l am gratified to receive
from your hands the letter whereby the
president of Nicaragua accredits you as
the envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary of that republic to the govern
ment of the United States.
The close relations of the government
and people of the United States to their
neighbors of the western hemisphere, and
the desire we have always cherished of es-
tablishing between ourselves and them mu
tual confidence, sincere friendship and len
etcial commerce. have led the United
States to maintain missions Of the Lleni-
potenttary grade at the several LATIN
American capitals and to welcome the reci-
proCal establishment of iikc high missions
d this capital.
IN receiving You in your advanced ca
paci;y, permit me to state lhot an glad
this signal promotion has c jalc to one who
has already by long resiI ,ace among cli..
people and honorable Intercourse with tits
government acquired a knowledge of the
mutual interests and aims Of thu two
countries, ana won besides he Friendship
and regard alike of ,he officers of this
government and of my counlrymnn
Il therefore accept with satisfaction
your assurance that it VIII be your inten-
uon ana purpose to cooperate in the real
ization of the high ends of amty and good
will which inspire both the United States
and the republic of Nicaragua.
Wishing for you, Mr.. Minister all per
sonal success. l ask You to convey to your
president and to the people of Nicaragua
my good wishes and those of my fellow
citizens for their happiness welfare and
continued advancement in the paths OF