Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-13

10y the representatives Of other nations
here. Mr.. EllysOn's remarks were well
punctured with applause.
Nj. BICllRBsoN's SPEECH.
Hon. J. c. Dlckerson. President of the
Board Of Aldermen, was next presented.
lie -aId that the assemblage was for the
purpose of celebrating the 4J0th anni-
vcrsary Of the discovery Of this glorious
land. He made appreciatiye nluSon
ID the selection Of RlchmOnd as
the place for holding this celebra-
ton. Mr.. DIckerson stated that various
discoveries bad been made, but, said
he. " We people Of Virginia have made a
discovery also. and tnat is that we have
the best colony of Italians In the world
When Judge :. B. Witt was introduced
there was q JiVJJe on enthusiasm, and the
Jurlst'S words were received with utmost
attention and appreciation. He SAID in
opening This Is your home and it ls my
home, and the interest of one Is the inter-
est Of the other Judge Witt spoke very
feeluglv. and his reference 10 one of the
oldest Italian settlers IN Richmond who
was ~ the banquet table was pathetic and
beautiful. The Judge paid a glowing
tribute 10 Squire Charley" Donati, and
was given an ovation when be resumed his
seat.
The next speaker WAS MIR. George f.
BoWden, q member of the Board of Alder
men, and he urged the Importance of hold
lng these sort Of celebrations frequently.
He had given much time TO the study of
the characteristics of the Italian settler and
Wa Of the opinion that he made better
citizen than did great msny OF our own
people.
Mr.. DONATI's REMARKS.
Mr. Donati, as president of the Italian
Beneficial Society, made an admirable ad-
dress He said:
Friends and Fellow-C Citizens. We are
met together 10 commemorate one of the
greatest events that the world has ever
seen. When we think what this America
was IN 1892 a country wild and uncutl-
waited, inhabited 10y wandering tribes OF
savaGes barbarous and unclvIlized-and
whom we compare that America with the
America OF to-day, then truly we can say
that Christopher Columbus was one Of
the greatest benefactOrs ever gwen
10 tle world. Not only did he
benefit the land he discovered, but
he also benefited the whole earth.
Instead of Indians end savaGes we
have here to-day men and women who
have reached the highest grade OF refine
ment, education. and culture. lnsteaI OF
uucultvatod fields and woods resoundlng
with the war -whoop OF painted barbarian
we have round IA and scattered through
ont the whole OF our county fields rlch
with crop Of grain, which shall be used to
supply the waut- Of the world, cities
thriving and populated with many thou
sand human beings.
MADE POSSIBLE BY COLUMBUS.
The sound of manufactures IS heard IN
the ar, the noise OF trade fills our towns,
the white sails Of our snIus dot the seas,
and we all rejoice IN the prosperity OF our
great country.
All these things Columbus made posi-.
Bile by his discovery, and. therefore, when
we are thankful for what Wa have we
should remember the man to whose brave
heart and clear mlnd We can trace back all
the blessings we have and al those We
hopo 10 possess.
But there Is one thing TO which the dis
cOverv OF Columbus SO greatly helped us,
and which, but for him ana those who
came after him. we might never have had
as We have II to-day.
That one thing which should make our
hearts thrill with gratitude TO Columbus
and To this great country-the United
State5-ls the recollection thGt tins ls the
nom" OF the free and the abode of liberty.
Although our hearts look back with al
fectiOn 10 the beloved Italy; although
We homer and love her IS our mother. so
rich IN historic memories, vet We must not
forget that we are now sous OF another
country TO the full rs rich in the hope as Is
that other IN the recOllectons and glo-
nous past.
While We love Italy's sunny land, the
home of history, OF music. and OF art, yet
none the less We are devoted ID America,
the cradle Of liberty. the home OF freedom;
70 this country the poor and oppressed
of all the nations of the earth turn Tor
cOmiolt and tor Independence.
Lot Us unite the one with the Othcr IN q
c,r+iurpug efort TO mako this country
grow greater day by day. until Its benef-
cent protection shall cover the earth even
as the waters cover the seas. lGreat APP
plauseI
THE OTHER SPEAKERS.
Mr.. 4. l.. Masurier, the French Consul,
made few appropriate remarks. and was
followed by James BottO. who. amid the
mu-lcal pcps OF champagne bottles, spoke
few amusing words. he said that he
hoped the distinguished Mayor would be
elected the next Governor OF Virginia;
Here's 10 cur Taylor Ellyson, chlmed
IN the voices irOm every SIDE ana the en-
tire body arose simultaneously ana drank
to the health of the Mayor. The speaker
said that ne was sure that every Italian IN
the city Of Richmond would support MI,
EJlyson warmly should he be nominated.
Next was introduced Mr.. Z. GOnella. the
president OF the celebration, VINO SAID thai
he wanted 10 speak, but would have 10 de-
s.st
Spscches were made by Mr.. Bacclgalupo,
Mr.. Earatta, and others, and the Oanquet
was declared grand feature OF the grahd
celebration.
oIFiCrRs OF THE rErE.
The officers OF the ftfe were: PRESIDENT,
i. GOunella Nroe-Presid3ni. v. felnHrlhl