Show IS 10 senor bernabe minister goes through abe ceremony washington march 12 senor louis polo bernabe the new spanish minister who Buc ceede senor de lome the representative of spain here was formally presented to president mckinley today about 1030 the minister mi accompanied by mr dp bosc abe ceareo daf faires tho two secretaries of legation and the war and naval secretaries attired in lull court drees and resplendent in gold lace railed at the state department where they were received by secretary sherman who soon after escorted abe party to the white ahouee the reception took place in the bine parlor it presented a very beautiful appearance the decorations which bad been arranged for the dinner to the belgian prince last night being allowed to remain the introductions to abe president were by secretary aberman the exchange of greetings was most cordial nd occupied about twenty minutes in addition to abe president und the anith minister those present were former vice president morton and col bindham Bin the military to be president the ceremony such as sa isaal on ench occasions passed off without in aident the spanish minister belne presented eaid mr president I 1 bare abe honor to present to conr excellency the credential letters which accredit me in the capacity of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary 0 bie the leing of spain in abe united i autee the principal object of my ie to endeavor EO far sa ble to maintain and draw closer en our countries abe friendliest a i wa t 4 s relations in order to attain thie object much in harmony with my own personal feelings I 1 am ready to omit no favor whatsoever on my part and doubt not I 1 shall succeed and hoan I 1 ahall be fortunate in getting the benevolence ne of your excellency and your operation cooperation co in obedience to the ape cial charge of her majesty the queen regent I 1 have the honor to express to your excellency the wishes of my august Bovere inn for your personal happiness and for the prosperity of the people of the united states the presidents reply mr minister I 1 am happy to receive from your bands the royal letters whereby her majesty the abeen regent in the name of the king ot spain accredits you in the capacity of his envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary in the united states it is very gratifying to me to receive the assurances you have jaet made of your purpose to endeavor to maintain and draw closer in all possible ways the most friendly relations between the two countries and in re sconce I 1 assure you that my own efforts and those of this government will no less earnestly be directed to the tame high end you come hither mr minister with the prestige of a distinguished name borne by conr honored father whose services in promoting good will between spain an the united states have already passed into the domain of history to this you qualification of a personal acquaintance with this country and its people derived from your previous official sojourn at this capital so that you have a double title to our confidence and sympathy I 1 offer you my personal good wishes and I 1 would have you convey to your majesty the queen regent my sincere appreciation of her friendly greeting and my own desire that happiness may be her portion and that spain and the spanish people may enjoy the blessings of peace and prosperity |