Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-03
With Spain Have Been Ke-
Sumed Once More
NEW MINISTER ARRIVES
Presents His Credentials to the PreSi-
dent and the Latter Replies in a
Neat Speech--Hearty Welcome is
Assured Spain's Representative.

Washington, June 3-Diplomatc rela-
! tions with Spain, broken off on April q,
1898, were formally resumed at II o'clock
today. when President Mckinley greeted
the Due D'Arcos, the newly accredited
parlor of the white house. Simultane-
ousiy in Madrid, if the programme ar
ranged was carried out, Bellamy Storer,
, the United States minister to Spain. was
being presented to Christina, the queen
regent during the legal minority of his
Catholic majesty, Alphonso XIII.
1t was notable occasion in the worlds
history--the resumption of friendly rcla-
tons between two nations which had
been at war, and in the brief struggle
had changed the map of the world. The
speeches Of today We're especially nota-
bic. They were plainspoken and devoid
Of the usual hazy diplomatic phraseology.
The ceremony was exceedingly simple.
The Due was attired in his respondent
diplomatic uniform. Across his coat he
were a scarlet sash. and on his breast
sparkled the insignia Of half dozen or
ders. His secretaries We're likewise at
tired in their gorgeous and dazzling diplo-
matte uniforms.
Upon reaching the blue room they were
presented to the president by Secretary
Hay.
The president was cordial but dignified
in his greeting.
The Due then read his address in Span
sh. The minister said:
MIR. President: ! have the honor to
pla ;,,x al &c Nov Tho al
letter by which her majesty, the queen
regent Of Spain. in the name OF her au-
gust son, King A1phonso XIII, accredit-
ed me near this government in the ca
pacity of envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary. l have come to
renew the relations of friendship which
have existed from of old between Spain
and the United States, and which were
interrupted by the war of last year. The
treaty of peace which Spain has signified
put mend to that 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
struggling to gain it's independence. 1t
is my task to contribute to the renewal
of these relations, to strengthen them and
to draw them closer, and in the discharge
! hope to be aided by the kindness and
cooperation of your eXcelency and of
your government
The president responded as follows:
'.Mr. Minister: ] receive with the
greatest qualification the letter by which
her ma jesty, the queen regent of Spain,
in the name of her august son, Alphonse
Kill has accredited you near this gov
eminent as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary. You will find,
minister, a cordial welcome in this coun-
try, not only from those whose friendship
you acquired during your former resi-
dence, but from all our people, who re-
joice as I do at the renewal of the an
cent bonds of amity which with a brief
interruption have united our nations for
more than one hundred years. That these
friendly relations may be confirmed and
strengthened to the advantage of both
people is my earnest WISH and I can as
sure you that every member of this gov
ernment will heartily cooperate with you
10 that desirable end
A the conclusion Of the address the
president stepped forward and shook
hands cordially with the new minister,
and they engaged in conversation in a
low tone for minute or two. The party
then retired and was driven to the Ar
lingtOn hotel