The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-17
The italian Press ON the Livingstone
Expeditfou.

From the Voce I'll MilanO, July 271
In the s0mewhat circumscribed history OF jour.
nalism we have no record Of aH enterprise or sue
cess equal to that which now crowns the magnani-
nous undertaking OF that great Nest0r of the
transatlantic press-the NEW YORK HERALD. In
the honorable cause Of Journalism the HERALD,s
commissioner has proved himself as brave as no
was selfsacricing, and as Industrious in perform
ing his famous task as he was successful In fulfill
ing 1t. Selfshness and jealousy have no foothold
here; for the journalist who would not AFFORD that
great newspaper Its merited congratulations upon
the accomplishment OF o design which rejects
honor upon our profession Is unworthy OF tho
craft and recreant to the genius Of liberty to
which Journalism is consecrated. Just arrived at
Marseilles-and q special envoy nom great
English newspaper hastens to grasp him
by the hand-Mr. Stanley, returned nom
beyond ultima thule. Hotel after hotel was
searched until Stanley was found, and for aught:
we know, the first salute from the English CORE
answer, eyes, sirn And thus there was an episode
hardly less inviting than the laconic introduction
naval cap whose gilt band was faded with time and
hard usage In the wilds of land unknown. Then
the two Representatives Of the press Of two great
for EngIand's hospitality; the other paid worthy
Is BY these %ssns a
ates new elements OF peace charity and true great
otherwise other ncaiculaSe influence Of o ss
can demonstrate itsv vastness and utility. The
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indefatigable friend OF sciences and when Stanley
saw Paris tnrong Of earnest patrons extended
washington received him, and It gave him Joy to
greet him who had added another laurel to their
other Sonors await Mr. Stanley and that his Tecep
ton in his own land will be worthy OF a grateful
snp Apart win sas t. WHICH
the HERALD from this successful enterprise the fact
alone Of having succeeded is worth the princely
cess. No Persian legend Of regal wealth
and splendid muntfcence can snrrass the
region situated thousands Of miles from the
bOurnes Of civilization, and supplying corps OF
slay the erceHesS Of hostile sness and clans.
Months and months passed still the HERALD heard
Rsg q But sc s
silence at times rendered his predicament In the
minds Of his friends and the world little less grave
any soldier might be envious; with anwaveriDg
the HERALD's special commissioner to unknown
Africa moved steadily on to fame and success.
Sea pe sHS afssr pero lis @
perate journey and accomplish his wonder
@ %sU His @ Of he
But e5 q seR
some men possess, and with which they hold Q
supernatural sway over multitudes We have two
marked examples Of such class in our time, and
those are Livingstone and tho HERALD's commits
sioner, Mr.. Stanley. The First Napoleon was the
most conspicuous example among the heroes Of the
past. Eagerly awaiting Mr.. Stanley's papers, we
win close this comment on the greatest expedition
OF this century by rendering many eouifet ICON
ceived the grand enterprise in which Mr.. Stanley
succeeded so perfectly, and to Mr. Stanley person.
ally, who has not only honored his profession more
than any man living or that ever lived. but who
has proven himself man of innexibe resolution, 0
faithful servant and brave soldier.