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Show SIM IX. Madrid, 11. U. S. minister Cush-ing, Cush-ing, to-day, presented his credentials to King Alfonso. He said he had ', been instructed to strengthen the . bonds of friendship between the two i nations, and to convey to the king tne wisnes oi tne American people for the prosperity of Spain. He alluded to Alfonso's predecessors on the throne, and particularly to those who were illustrious for their furtherance further-ance of the discovery and civilization civiliza-tion of America. He hoped tho king would imitate them and give peace and enlightened instructions to Spain. Paris, 11. The convention between be-tween Spain and tho United States for settlement of the Virrinitts affair was sienod at Madrid on the 5th inst. and will be ratified to-day. |