The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-05
SALvADoR's NEW MINISTER.
senior zaldivnr Presents HI. Creden-
tialS to the Ppeaiden<

tfais to the President.
After period Of FIVE years the little
state CT Salvador is again numbered among
the Central American Republics having q
resident minister at Washington. Serol
Rafael Za!divar. the new incumbent o. the
office. was presented to the President yes
tercay morning. and rendered his creden-
tias. The occasion was marked by an
unusually lengthy address by the Minis err.
The expense Of maintaining legation is
considerable, and for several years Saliva
! dor has found it impracticable for the
greater part Of the time to stand the cost.
During a short period in 1895 Senior Ho:a-
ito Guzman filled the place. but since then
it has been vacant. The Consul General
for Salvador. with Offices at San Francisco.
looked after the commercial interests of
his country.
Senior Zaldivar,-ths Few incunb,n was
presented to the President in the Blue
Room by Secretary Hay. He had prepared
an address, which was In part as follows:
"Mr. President, since 1t Is pleasant
diplomatic custom to exchange on an &C.
casion like this, a few phrases Of courtesy
and friendship, permit me, Mr. President,
o do so now with all the sincerity OF an
honest man and faithful friend Of the
United States OF America, In order to tell
you Of the great interest which is taken by
my Government In maintaining and draw
ing closer, In fraternal reciprocity. the
cordial relations Of peace. commerce. amity
that unite my country to this great
American people. whose constant progress
In science and art, in connection with the
development OF human happiness. cause the
Nf hi
1t shall be my very special care to main
tain these friendly relations on the best
footing that can be desired relying. as
know that I can rely. upon the absolute
loyalty Of my Government. and upon the
good will and strict uprightness OF this
Government which you direct. with the as
sistance Of statesmen possessing so high
degree Of intelligence. My chief attention
shall be devoted to extending and facilitate
ing the growing commerce between our two
Republics.
Peace. the desired peace of industry
and OF political and commercial activity.
appears to be permanently established In
Salvador under the fostering care of the
government OF General Tomas Regaiado.
who recognizes and guarantees the rights
Of those who have formed associations for
business purposes: thus 1T is that indus
try has revived and that commerce has
no inconsiderable proportions.
The struggle between our different nation
alities Is hard one. Defects in educa-
ton. obsolete laws. and even the very at
mosphere in which we live-everything !
seems 20 conspire against US. The ex-
change Of productions Is the beginning Of
the exchange of ideas, and with new
ideas for the modern struggle for life I
and progress. We think that we can place |
Dur Republic in condition to shine mod
sstly but permanently among the best of |
Is sisters in America. Hence our desire
% afford security, security above every
hing else, to foreign capital, which comes
% us In the shape Of hands that cultivate
he land. that toll in the mines, or engage
n the raising Of cattle. or arrives there
n the shape Of goods. tools. and utensils,
IT. finally is conveyed there in specie. by
means OF bills of exchange, the convenient
heck and the ounce OF gold. whose fixed
rice is the guarantee Of transactions TAX
ng place on credit. that is to say, guar
Intee of credit which is the modern lever
Il Archimedes. with which the world Is
moved
Finally. Mr.. President, the Republic OF
Salvador. which have the honor to comz
o represent near your excellency and your
ountry. hopes to continue to derive from
IS friendly relations with the United
'tateS Oh America the Dement'S Which q |
-aluable friendship can secure by the mere
orce which great things bring with them.
The Republic Of Salvador does not fear,
nut eagerly seeks great friendships. II
There In our country we are convinced,
fr. President. that among nations, the {
most expressive and true sentence is thai | |
Thch wisdom placed in the mouth Of an I
immortal poet, viz. The friendship of a | t
reat man is a blessing that comes from
he GODS"
In reply the President said:
II am glad to learn Of the peace and
rosperity which Salvador now enjoys I'M {
er the enlightened government Of Cen
raj Regelado. and trust that these cond;-
ions may long continue to contribute to
he happiness and prosperity Of the people s
I Salvador.
You are right NJ. Minister in counting
pom the friendly disposition Of this Gov
and of the people of the United
tates to do all In their power to foster.
nd il possible increase. the friendly reIa-
ons which now so happily subsist be-
ween our two Republics.
1T will be my pleasure to cooperate
18th you to that benefic,nt end
FUTURE SETTLED.