The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-27
ROYAL WELCOME
IS GIVEN WILLARD
Madrid Papers Give Full Ac-
counts Of His Presenta-
ton at Court.
TRANSLATION OF SPEECHES
Nlfonso Will Raise His American
Minister to Rank Of
ambassador.

Copies OF leading Madrid daily and
weekly papers, containing elaborate
accounts OF the initial reception of Jo-
scph f.. Willard. of Richmond. the first
ambassador to Spain, by King Alfonso
NIL. have been received here by
friends. The ceremonies surrounding
the presentation OF Colonel Willard's
credentials at court were treated by
INC Spanish journals as of the highest
Importance, and full descriptions Of
the affair and photogrn Dhs OF tho prin-
cipal figures and Incidents are carried
on tho front page OF each paper
Colonel willard. according to the
story translated from "Heraldo do
Madrid" drove from tho Hotel Ritz. in
which he has apartments. to the pal
acc. lie was escorted by troop Of
cavalry. The Plaza de Arms is shown
throngcd with spectators as the Amer
ican representative. .catcd In a state
carriaee. made his way to the cere-
lucnial
Given Warm Reception.
At the palace he was met By court
attendants. who escorted him to the
grand stairway, where he vas re-
ceiHed by tho crown minister's, the
srandes Of Spain. Dukes dc Tamames.
Albn, Bciar de Frias Maroucscs de
santa cristina. Rafal. Mesa dc Asia V
Merbais. Counts do PIaEencia, Bilboa V
RevillnRiRedo and ii rctinuo of major
domos and gentlemen OF tho cha,.<bcrs
Accompanied by them. Colonel Willnrd
entered the throne room. y. the loot
u tho throne he made the customary
reyercnces and presented Ills creden-
tials TO the king. In the throne room
were present Her Highness the Infanta
Isabel. with the Grand Duchess Cirilo
and Pr!nceSs Alexander Of BRttenberg
King Alfonso wore the uniform of n
general OF cavalry. He was surround
a -. H. -
Iuesc dc la Torccillo. General Aznal
Lieutenant Colonel Don Fernando His
Majesty's adjutant. members OF his
cabinet and court officials
Colonel WiiInrd's Address.
~ Colonel willard handed his papers
"a King Alfonso. he said:
Your Majesty: The President OF the
United States has requested me to pre-
sent to your majesty letters in Which
am commissioned envoy cxtraordi-
nary and minister plcnipotentiary Of
tho United states accredited 10 Spain.
ana letters which accredit mo as am
bassador extraordinary 10 your ma
lesty. In presenting these credentials
! also have the honor 10 express to
your majesty tho sentiments OF tho
cordial friendship and sincere wishes
~ tho President or the United States
'or thc health ana prosperity OF your
majesty, OF Her Hschness the Queen
thc royal family. the government and
pcopic OF Spain esteem II great
honor To have been sent by my gov
eminent 20 be tho nrst nmnbassador
10 country whose history records
sucn glorious achievements az the dis
coNcry OF q new continent During my
residence hero shall consecrnte all my
efforts 10 maintain. extend and foster
'hc cordial ana friendly relations which
nov exist between your natesty's gov
eminent and the United States OF Amer
.ca"
King Alfonso's Response.
The King in reply to Colonel VIII
Lard. said:
Mr Ambassador Il gives me great
pleasure to accept tho sentiments OF
friendship which. IN presenting your
arnbassadorial letters you communicate
I'd on bchal; OF the President OF tho
United States: for the good wishes YOU
have formulated for my happiness and
Tho happiness 81 myself ard the Queen,
'Ae royal family. The government. and
Inc people of spain. The raising OF
tho diplomats representative 10 this
court 10 the dignity OF an embassy has
pecn very much appreciated in Spain.
nd propose to correspond to this
proof OF cordial Difference IN giving n
IKE character to my minister plenipo-
tertiary In WashnGtor In receiving
letters that accrcdit you MS ambassa-
Tor from the United States. IL gives
ne genuine pleasure 10 assure you
mat on nil occasions aid OF my gov
erhment VIII be offered for the fulfil