The times., 1899-06-04

formal restoration of diplomatic relations
between the United States and Spain.
The ceremony attending the presenta-
ton was brief and as informal as circum-
stances would permit. it being the desire
of President Mckinley to receive the duke
simply in a friendly and cordial manner,
in order to avoid any embarrassment.
The new Minister, accompanied by his
attaches. Senores PASTOR and Riano. drove
to the State Department about 1890
O'Clock and called on the Secretary
OF State Secretary Hays carriage,
with the coachman and footman at
tired in the uniform worn only on
state occasions waited at the south en-
trance of the State, War. and Navy Build
ing until the four gentlemen came down
the steps TO be driven 10 the White House.
The Secretary Of State and the due d'Arcos
took seats In Mr.. Hays carriage, while
the attaches drove in the one which had
conveyed the Spanish delegation to the
State Department.
The due d'Arcos was attired in full dress
uniform, made of black broadcloth. elab-
orstely trimmed in gold and red velvet
He wore a sash and sword and several
medals on his left breast The attaches
wefe also uniformed. but less elaborately.
Rf- PEIly TedC1cd Tue Executive Man
sioT u 1910 o'clock. and was Immediately
us9Sred into the Blue Parlor. where dip
ler1suo ceremcnies are always conducted.
Ftssideut Mckinley was Informed Of their
atr,Ysi and Immediately abandoned his
work ip the Cabinet room. and went 10
TIE terlor to receive the new Minister.
TIE duke was introduced to the Presi-
dent by Secretary Hay. who also present
ed tie attaches. There were no other
meatiohed
After the formal hand shaking, the new
minister read his speech in Spanish.
In handing to President Mckinley his
credsntials as Envoy Extraordinary and
Mlllster Plenlpotentiary of Spain 10 the
United States. the due d'Arcos said:
President Mckinley replied:
Hr. President: have the honor to place in
Your EXcellencys hands the royal letter by which
Her Majesty the Queen Regent of Spain. in the
name OF her august son. King Don Alfonso XIII,
sccfedits me near this Government in the capacity
Of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tisry.
have come TO renew the relations Of friend
ship which have existed from Of old between Spain
and the United States, and which were inter
r1pted by the Of last year The Treaty OF
Peace which Spain has signed put end TO tEIt
war and now. looking only to the future, Spain
desires that her relations with this Republic may
be as friendly as they were in times past, and
from the days in which this country was strug
Cling 10 gsin its independence. il Is my task tc
c5htribute to the renewal Of these relations, 70
strengthen them. and to draw them closer; and
in the discharge OF it, hope 10 be aided by the
kindness and cooperation of Your Excellency anc
Of your Government
President Mckinley replied:
Mr. Minister: receive with the greatest graft
fcstion the letter by which Her Majesty. III,
Queen Regent OF Spain, in the name Of hel
august son. King Alfonso XIII has accredited
you TO this Government Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Penipotentiary
You will find, Mr. Minister, a cordial welcome
IN this country. not only from those whose friend
ship you acquired during your former residence
but from all people. who rejoice as I do al
the renewal of the ancient bonds oi amity which
with a brief interruption, have united our nation
for more than 100 years That these friendly re
IziioEs may be confirmed and strengthened, Il
the advantage OF both peoples, il my earnest wish
and I can assure you that every member OF TIM
Government will heartily cooperate with yO,
70 that desirable end.
After the exchange OF addresses the
President and the Minister entered into
a general conversation, Mr.. Mckinley
tnuuiring after the Queen Regents health
and questioning the duke regarding the
length of time which had elapsed since his
former visit to Washington.
The entire ceremony lasted but ten min
utes Secretary Hay then escorted tht
Spanish representatives to the portico oi
the White House and after shaking each by
the hand, he left them 10 enter their car
risge and be driven to the Arlington
where they have quarters for the present