New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-06
ROUND CLOSER TOGETHER.
FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH CENTRAL
AMERICA STRENGTHENED.
SENIOR cALvos PROMOTION AND ITS SIG
NrrIcANCE-sPEECHEs OF THE COSTA
RICAN MINISTER AND PREs1-
DENT MKINLEY.
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uash,rc,on Ian 5-Sefor Don Joaquin Ber-
nardo Calvo. who has been the representative
in ,bis country Of the Costa Rican Government
for nearly ten years, with the rank OF Minister
Resident NJ washington since 1896 was ac-
companied to the White House this morning by
Secretary Hay. where he delivered to the Presi-
dent his credentials as Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Penipotentiary his promot'oh "
the higher diplomatic grade constituting FOR
NAL recognition Of the official courteses PAID 10
President Jglesias in his recent visit 10 WASH
inpton az we'll as OF the more important cnar-
acter Of the relations between the United states
and Costa Rica resulting from the prospective
construction Of the Nicaragua Canal
The ceremony Of presentation occurred IN the
Blue Parlor. Minister Calvo in delivering MS
credentials. said
Mr. President: The Government OF Costa hica'
deenlv IMPRESSED by the very honorable atteh
tions shown by the Government or the oni !,i
states to Don Rafael Iglesas, President OF ,ne
Republic during his stay In TINS country ma
accredited me as Envoy Extraordinary anu
Minister Plenipotentiary In TINS captai, m
trusting me with the special mission OF niah
ing known TO Your Exceency In n forlnal man
ner the profound acknowledgment or the people
and Government OF Costa Rica for the proofs OF
consideration with which the GoVerh,neht 81
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dence its friendly sentiments for that sister re-
public. 80, .
These demonstrations. more especially AT a
time when the destinies Of this great Nation
| are broadening and when the realization or the
| idea Of blending the waters Of the two great
| oceans through the Central American isthfnus
seems 10 he upon u.s. give eloquent proofs 10 the
states forming that privileged region In par
ticular. and to the other nations OF the CONT.
nent in general Of the deep interest ever eVlnceu
| by the United States in behalf Of the welfare or
| those countries.
| The world has contemplated with Amusement
| the prodigious development Of this country IN
| every realm OF human activity. and has admired
| the wise institutions which give prestige 70 us
| Government and bring happiness to ITS people;
but the generous spirit OF high planed lraternty
| which has governed its relations with the other
nations Of this hemisphere is even more worthy
| OF universal admiration
MI president: The states Of Central America
| have on distinct occasions. seen proofs or this
| spirit of the Government and people or the
United States. and the Republic Of Costa Rca'
for the most grateful and special reasons;
| warmly greets the noble American people and
| their worthy Government. and expresses the
| sincere hope for their welfare and the happiness
| OF Your Excellency.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY'S REPLY.
The President in acknowledgment replied as
! follows:
Mr. Minister: The cordially OF the ties that have
| so long existed between the United States and the
| Republic OF Costa Rca find new expression In the
! ACT of your Government in raising its mission at
this ca pital TO the plenpotentiary grade. and am
| pleased TO receive the credentia letters you now
| present In the capacity OF Envoy Extraordinary
| and Minister Penpotentiary.
| Not the least agreeable feature OF this confer
| ment Of higher rank upon you Is the knowledge
| YOU convey to that the Government OF Costa
Rica adopts this mode Of expressing its apprecia-
ton OF the reception accorded TO Its honored Pres
ident Don Rafael Iglesias. during his recent visit
| TO the United States. ] assure you that the
| friendly spirit which prompted myself and this
Government TO testify cordial regard for the Chief
| Magistrate OF a neghboring republic during his
brief sojourn here the guest OF the Nation was
| 10 the personality Of your honored President but
TO the good fellow ship that rightly prevails between
two sovereign States having so many and so i'm
portant interests in common. That these interests
| may find greater opportunity OF expansion for
| their mutual benefit In the course Of the coming
years my hope. toward the realization or
| which shall cheerfully lend my best endeavors
Az for myself. MIR. Minister. congratulate you
| on this deserved advancement Of one who by long
! residence among has learned to appreciate the
I relationship and the common needs OF the two
countries and their people and who has by his acts
heretofore contributed to enlarge their reciprocal
friendlness. besides acquiring the personal esteem
OF all with whom he has been brought into official
social contact
I beg you TO convey 10 His Excellency the Presi-
dent Of Costa Rica the strong desire OF this Gov
eminent and Of my country that peace, prosperity
and continued advancement may ever attend the
republic and the people OF Costa Rica.