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Foreign News February 7, 1903

Americus Times Recorder

Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Madrid's foreign minister denies any objection to Cuban Minister Senor Merchán hoisting the Cuban flag at his residence, confirming recognition of both the minister and flag upon credential presentation. However, Spain advised its Havana minister not to hoist the Spanish flag.

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CUBAN FLAG IN SPAIN.

Both Minister and Colors Are Recognized by Madrid Government.

Madrid, Feb. 6.-The minister of foreign affairs denies positively that any representations have been made to the Cuban minister at Madrid, Senor Merchán, regarding the hoisting of the Cuban flag over his residence. The Cuban minister is declared to be acting within his rights in displaying the flag the day he presented his credentials and the government recognized both the Cuban minister and the Cuban flag.

It is understood here, however, that the Spanish government has advised its minister at Havana not to hoist the Spanish flag on assuming office

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Cuban Flag Madrid Government Senor Merchán Diplomatic Recognition Spanish Minister Havana

What entities or persons were involved?

Senor Merchán

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

Feb. 6

Key Persons

Senor Merchán

Outcome

government recognized both the cuban minister and the cuban flag; spanish minister at havana advised not to hoist spanish flag

Event Details

The minister of foreign affairs denies that any representations were made to Senor Merchán regarding hoisting the Cuban flag over his residence. The Cuban minister acted within rights by displaying the flag when presenting credentials, and the government recognized both.

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