New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-14
PANAMA NOW Il NATION.
Bun0u-VariIla ReceiUed as Minister
by President Roosevelt.

UU Il FCStICHt ItOOct
Washington. Nov. 13.-President Roosevelt to-
dav formally received Philippe Bunau-Narilia,
the duly accredited envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary OF Panama TO the United
States The reception of the minister marked
the entrance of the new republic OF Panama into
the family OF nations and paved the way for
negotiations between the United States and the
infant republic precisely as they may be con-
Quoted between any two sovereign nations.
The ceremony attending the reception of Min
lister Bunau-Varilla and the presentation of his
credentials took place in che Blue Room of the
White House at $50 o'clock this morning. few
minutes before that hour Mr.. Bunau-Varila. ao-
companled by Secretary Hay in the latter's state
carriage arrived at the White House. The Sec
retary's carriage was followed by a landau. the
only occupant Of which was Mr.. Bunau-Varilla's
young son. Secretary Hay and the new minis
ter. both wearing conventional morning dress,
entered the White House, accompanied by the
minister's son, and were shown into the Blue
Room. They were Joined almost Immediately
by the President and Secretary Loeb.
THE NEW MINISTER'S ADDRESS.
Secretary Hay formally presented Mr.. Bunau-
varilla TO President Roosevelt as the accredited
Minister Of the Republic of Panama The min
ister in presenting his credentials delivered
brief address. 10 which the President fittingly
responded. The exchange of addresses was i'm
Lressive by reason Of the circumstances, and
the addresses are regarded feicitous and
patriotic. Mr.. Bunau-Tari1la spoke follows
Mr.. President: In according to the Minister
Plenitpotentiary of the Republic OF Panama the
honor Of presenting TO you his letters of Gre
dence. you admit into the family Of nations the
weakest and the last born OF the republics Of
the New World. II owes its existence TO the
outburst of the indignant grief which stirred the
hearts Of the citizens of the isthmus in behCiding
the despotic action which sorght to forbid their
country from fulfilling the destinies vouchsafed
10 ii by Providence. In Consecrating its right
TO exist. Mr. President, you put an end to what
appeared to be the interminable controversy as
10 the rival waterways. and you definitely inau-
gurate the era Of the achievement Of the Pan
Canal
From this time forth the determine ton Of the
fate OF the canal depends upon two elements
alone, now brought face to face-snguaTly un-
like as regards their authority and power. but
wholly equal in their common and ardent desire
to see at last the accomplishment of the heroic
enterprise for piercing the mountain barrier OF
the Andes.
The highway from Europe to Asia following
the pathway OF the sum- is now 10 he realized.
The early attempts to find such way unex-
pectedly resulted in the greatest of all historic
achievements the discovery Of America. Cen
turtles have since rolled by, but the pathway
sought has hitherto remained in the realm of
dreams. To-day, Mr.. President, in response 10
your summons, it becomes reality.
THE PRESIDENTS CORDIAL RESPONSE.
In response President Roosevelt said:
Mr.. Minister: 1 am much gratified TO receive
the letters whereby you are accredited TO the
government Of the United States in the capacity
of the envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the Republic of Panama.
In accordance with its long established rule.
this government has taken cognizance of the act
Of the ancient territory of Panama in reassert-
ing the right Of self-control. and. seeing in the
0r,T he seth rSllG N X
preston of the viii of the people of Panama
and the confirmation of their declared indie
pendence by the institution OF a de facto gov
eminent, republican in form and spirit: and
alike able and resolved to discharge the obliSa-
tons pertaining to sovereignty, we have entered
into relations with the new republic II is Mt
ting that we should do so now, we did nearly
a century ago. when the Latin peoples OF Amer
lea proclaimed the right of popular government.
and it is equally fitting that the United states
should. now as then. he the first to stre>ch out
the hand Of fellowship and TO observe toward
the new born State the rules Of equal inter
course that regulate the relations OF sovereign
ties toward one another.
/ feel that 1 express the wish of my country
men in assuring you. and through you the people
Of the Republic Of Panama, of our earnest hope
and desire that sta biitv and prosperity shall at
tend the new State. and that in harmony with
the United States. il TCay be the providential
instrument OF untold benefit to the civilized
world through the opening of highway of uni
versal commerce across its exceptionally favored
territory.
For yourself. Mr.. Minister. 1 wish success in
the discharge Of the important mission 70 which
you have been called.
After a brief chat and the exchange Of per-
Sonal congratulations, Secretary Hay and Minis
ter Bunau- Vanilla withdrew. The latter accom-
panied by his son. drove in the landau direct to
his hotel while Secretary Hay returned to the
State Department.
PANAMA'S MESSAGE TO FRANCE.
The new Minister from Panama has addressed
the following letter TO the French Ambassador:
Legation of the Republic of Panama.
Washington. Nov. g.
His Excellency NJ Jusserand. Ambassador of
France, Washington D {.
Mr. Ambassador I take the liberty Of request
ing YOU receive my first official visit immedi-
ateiy after delivering my credentials TO His Ex-
interpreting faithfully the sentiments Of the gov
erument and Of the people Of the Republic Of Pan
I'm directing my first steps toward France after
the conservation OF the republic as sovereign and
independent State.
The people of Panama remember that the French
citizens. answering to the generous appeal of the
great De leSseps. have IN a gigantic e1ort over
thrown hale OF the barrier which separates the
oceans In choosing for her banner the three
fustrious and symbolic COlOTs Of the American and
French flags the Republic Of Panama has intended
TO demonstrate that she viii divide her gratitude
betu-een the two great nations whose hearts will
sublime service rendered to civilization and TO hU-
Tnanftv She will divide her filisl affections be-
tween the mother of the American nations. the
Fanrhitr % United states. ana the mother OF
The Latin nations. the Republic Of France. Both
viii have engraved on her soil their intellectual
and moral unity by accomplishing the grandest of
10 works of man and thus sealed for the third
time the alliance Of their genius | am etc,
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