New-York tribune., 1901-11-02
GT4TEUAL4'S ENJOY RECEIVED.
DIR. MUNoz BRINGS CONDOLENCES On ifiE
DEATH OF PRESIDENT MKINLEY-flkSr
COUNTRY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION

Washington Nov. 1--se<-etary Hay to-daS pre-,
sa,,ad ro rhe President Dr. Jorge Munoz as d
special minister and pienipotentiary from "
unala Dr. Munoz accompanied oy III -
-hA secretary of the GuateInalan legation ieie,
Tho former IS not 10 replace Minister Arriaga ou'
coroes IN q special capacity the bearer OF 'he
condolences of the Guatemalan Government on ','e
death Of President Mckinley Guatemala Is lis
o1ly country which has thus speolaiH "
President NcKinley's memory
r-o11ov,ine is translation of the letter accrediuhs
J,r M,,noz on a special mission President Roose-
welt:
Manuel Estrada Cabrera Corstitu9Ria' SIi iIncy
the President Of the United States OF America,
Great and Good Friend: Anim2'ed ~ t concord
desire to strengthen the bonds ot or3l@lris @ ?Iote
and friendship which happily exist between have
thonpbt ft to accredit. In the character OF ehVo!
extraordinary and minister pienpotentfta@tS NJ @ Oh x "
ceIIency and without prejudice to the iesalIol a,
eredte in your Sepu9' In PgTmaTS n whom are
united high gifts of intelligence culture anu pa
request your exceilency 10 be pleased 10 .o,it r..
ceive him kindly and to place entire lal'h I ~ @
1ic IN a., epecaly hen he declares the good wishes
Which 1 meTeaH heHe nation n@T and the welfare Of
your excesRe[ to Wmom 1n b,bs consderation your
I'll friend MANUEL ESTRADA =
xaf5nnaI n1 Palsce Guatemala Sept. 2s 1901
Tho meeting between the President and Dr.. Munoz
took place in the Blue Parlor Of the White House
Addressing President Roosevelt. DR.. Munoz Sa'a,
Your Excellency: As soon as the ths SaD'e t,enpt IT
comn1itted in the city OF Buffalo the person ei
{b iii1Istrious President the American ni9n:
Iamentabe outcome OF nefarlous trasgdy the
government Of my country' als' n'llic faithfully
,,oicing the national sentiment of CiuatenAId i,ae
tened 70 express by means of official commnnicao
lions which have doubtless been brought to the
knowledge OF your excellence the 1 ~ -, ,be
countrv and the sincere part they took In the srist
which with such Gaase T T,'S circle Of their nerna-
rfonal relations over the loss OF so 80
nobIc natriotic and lofty virtues are an inttgra
part OF the marvellous prosperity OF your e'e
t hose tokens of the friendly interest Of HIS
Exceency President ESTRADA eaIrT1a , anu and thov
decided acCredt me in the caiiciC: -. % oI
raI mission as e,idenced by the autograph let
ter that the honor to place IN the haaus ] % 90
your excellency. I" IN" end that may ON bos m
your government and may personally tNpffsn
sentiments and at ne SSln+ Srn.inca1ion with which
Guatemala that in the midst "t me
country Of Washington. II can: by hapIE & dispem-
sation Of Fate. congratulate .tstn u'l rantnr
the head of public affairs eminent character ds
| thar of YOUR exceliency. endowed with the most
iem which OF themselves promise assured
guarantee of wise. as enleh an" a. as i ~
! shing an administration as those that nave pre-
These are few words most excesnt a sT fhS
! with which l have been charged. ana upon Iis Jus
! duty. and Whlit tthihS pa
re in felciratIng you for the honoTabte cohIldtl'
fellow. citizens have deserVedy bestowed
upon YOU may be permitted 10 express TO you til
ardent wish Of government liat Lhe poilda -. i
/ old friendship that haii)Hy unit"
md have always united the United States o Amer
! lea and the Republic OF GuatemaIa a, may DE
/ and drawn closer every daF-
| YOUR exCelency be pleased 70 acC"ft VIII
| rar.Iolepce he heartfelt wishes that l. in the
| name Of the Ciuatemalan people and government
| make for the happiness of the people and govern
ment Of the United States Of America ana TOT your
| personal welfare
President Roosevelt replied follows:
Mr. Minister: 1t is with feelings Of most sincere
grateful apprecat ton that receive from Your
hands The letter whereby you are accredited IN tte
canacitv of envoy extraordinary and minister ple
! not entiary special mission Tor tie puipopSt pl
! r1Drcseing the sorrow and sympathy Which tht
nresident government Of Guatemala snare "" II
| H. C;oyernment Of the United States in view OF
| tho famentrd death of President Mckinley.
| This friendly and notable action Of your govern
| rrent added 10 manifestations OF sym
~, ,by, and respect eyinCed by the president gov
raacbed me directly through the legation OF the
Infted States a Guatemala City and the iesatloi,
of Guatemala this capital has deeply impressed
| mo and shall take occasion to assure MS ek.
| neliencv President Estrada Cabrera. directly or
| ths high value / place upon his brotheriy action
| I thank YOU warm and cordial manner IN
| which YOU given voice to the sentiments OF
government. ana Tor your hliiu anu '""i' 'e'-S
- sbaII he nv duty as well pleasure to main
! tain and strengthen the friendly relations Whch
| ,aIre for so long slbssted between the two coun-
tries and in this count upon the ASSISTANCE anu
| II gives m pleasure TO assure you that your
wishes for the welfare and happiness of the people
| Ind government Of the United States and myself
/ are heartily reciprocateo