New-York tribune., 1902-10-14
BRITISH ENVOY RECEIVED.
lie PRESIDENT WELCOMES SIR
MICHAEL HERBERT.
SPEECHES OF CORDIAL GOOD FEELING EX-
CHANGED-RANK OF THE FOREIGN
EMBASSIES AT WASHINGTON.

Washington Oct 13-According to an ap-
pointment made Saturday. Sir Michael Her
bert the British ambassador was pre-
sented to President Roosevelt to-day by Secre-
tary Hay. The presentation took place at the
temporary White House in Jackson Place. and
this was probably the first occasion since the
White House has been occupied as the Presi-
dents mansion that the credentials OF an am
bassadOr or minister have been received outside
OF its doors. Instead of calling at the State
Department first. which is the usual course the
ambassador proceeded directly 70 the temporary
White House. with the full staff Of the en-
bassy, IN their diplomatic uniforms Secretary
Hay met him there and presented him 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt in the parlor on the second floor
OF the house. The presentation was made in
the usual form. with the exception that the
President. although making rapid progress tow
ard recovery. Needed his physicians warnings
and remained seated not undertaking TO stand
on his wounded leg. The ceremony was brief.
consisting I'm the presentation Of the
bassador by Secretary Hay. the delivery by
the ambassador Of his credentials, a feIicitous
speech by the ambassador expressing the pleas
ure IT gave him To return 10 Washington and
appropriate response from the President
That ended the ceremony, and when IL was over
Sir Michael who is an old friend Of the Presi-
dent. their acquaintanr q dating back more than
ten years. accepted Mr.. Roosevelt's invitation TO
be seated and the two had a long personal
chat
SIR MICHAEL HERBERT's ADDRESS
In presenting his credentials Sir Michael spoke
as follows
Mr.. President: I have the honor 20 place I'm your
efesn. accredtihs me as his am65szador to the
United States Of America In conhdinE this high
maintain and strengthen the good relations which
so happily exist between Great Britain and the
Sir. l have long had a profound admiration for
over which you 50 ably preside. and no task could
De more congenal TO me or more In conformity
With NY personal sentiments than that Of carrying
out my soveregn's commands. I fully realize the
difficulty Of replacing my eminent and deeply la
mented predecessor. who strove steadfastly and
successfully 10 draw closer the bonds which unite
The two countries and whose honesty integrity and
Other high qualities gained f9r him in 50 marked
people But undertake his succession trusting In
your indulgence. and no effort shall be wanting
feeling between the two great English speaking
nations which he did so much to bring about
sincere wishes for your personal Welfare and for
your rapid restoration To health
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S REPLY
President Roosevelt replied follows:
Mr. Ambassador II affords me sincere
qualification to receive from your hands
the letter whereby your sovereign accred-
its you his ambassador TO the United
States. and 10 welcome you in that
majesty's choice has fallen upon who. by
previous official residence III this country, Is
agreeably known here and who is. moreover,
so well fitted by acquaintance with the work
inBs OF our government and by personal assO
citation with people 10 carry out his mai
estys announced wish that the conduct OF your
mission may contribute 10 maintain and
strengthen the good relations which fOTtu-
nately exist between Great Britain and the
United States / am happy, in turn, to assure
you OF the Same high purpose on the part OF this
government and OF our earnest desire TO ad-
mutual esteem that mark the intercourse of the
two nations
Your tribute to the memory Of your lamented
predecessors eminent qualities awakens a Ie
sponsive sentiment among US who sincerely
depore his death with a sense OF personal loss.
II is my earnest hope that you, following in his
footsteps will win in no less measure than he
the confidence and regard Of the American gov
eminent and people. and thus continue his good
work.
Accepting your kindly wishes for my personal
welfare l ask you to convey TO his majesty
the cordial wishes express in the name OF this
government and or my countrymen, Tor MS
maJesty's continued health and happiness and
for the prosperity OF the great nation over which
he has been called TO rule
HOW THE AMBASSADORS RANK
The new ambassador will take rank next after
signor Mayor des Planches. the Italian ambas-
sadOr. The foreign embassies here now rank in
this order: Germany. Russia. Mexico Italy and
Great Britain with Austria Hungary next. as
Mr.. Hengelmtller probably will present his ere
dentials as ambassador before the new repre-
sentative from France arrives and is presented
However there have been persistent rumors
that Mr.. Won Hollebe., the German ambassa-
DOR who is now dean OF the corps will soon re-
hnquish his post here for another one on the
Continent. and there have also been intimations
that Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador
who has been at Washington since June 1895
will be transferred 10 another post If these
two prospective changes occur Senior Azpiroz
the Mexican ambassador. will become dean Of
the corps. with Signor Mayor des Planches. OF
Italy. ranking next. and Sir Michael Herbert
standing third in the list of foreign ambas-
sadors at Washington.
COUNT C4SSINI CALLS ON MR. Hay.