Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-12
COLUMBUS IN MARBLE.
How the Italians at Baltimore Observ.
the Day.


the Day.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l2-The Italians of Balti-
moro paid homage to Columbus, their country
man, today.
The ceremonies began with parade through
out the principal streets by the italian
colony, the Italian Society of Wash
iugton, the Society of Adherents, the Society
OF Christopher Columbus and the Society
UniOne Fratellanza, together with the presi-
dent of the committee. mayor of the city, for
eign consuls, representatives of the general
government, judges and honorary vice presi-
dents.
At Druid Hill Park handsome monument to
Christopher Columbus, erected b. the italian
residents in the city, unveiled and formally
presented to the city.
G. Sciggino opened the proceedings with a
short address TO the authorities and was fol-
lowed by Enrico Mario ScoSnamillo with an
address in Italian.
The solernnity of the occasion was assisted by
the bands playing American hymns, contempt
raneously with Italian anthems and hymns.
The Italian consul, Prospero Schiaffino, I'M
yelled the statue, after which the flags we're
dipped.
Following these services Michele yicari pres
ident of the committee, presented the monu-
ment to the city
Addresses were made by Mayor Latrobe,
Richard NJ. McSherry, Rev. Father Andreis and
the Spanish consul, Senior Luis Marines
At the conclusion of the address Of the day,
made by 4. Leo Knott, Cardinal Gibbons was
presented and made a brief address. He said
CARDINAL GIBBONS ADDRESS.
There are two illustrious men to whom,
above all others, We are indebted for the tenn
poral blessings which we and our fellow citi-
gems throughout the United States enjoy today.
You will al, l am sure. agree with me when
mention the names of Christopher Columbus
and George Washington as the two men worthy
of this distinction.
I'VE are indebted to Columbus for the land
which we possess in peace and tranquility. He
il was that discovered this continent 400 wears
ago.
Columbus united to the skill and daring OF
n mariner the zeal of apostle and in his
voyage of exploration he was not only impelled
by the desire of enriching his sovereign with
the wealth Of new dominions. out was nspired
with the lofty ambition of carrying the light of
the gospel to people buried in the darkness of
idolatry. And if Columbus gave thanks to God
when a new world dawned on his vision how
much more fervent should be our gratitude as
we enjoy the fruit of his victory.
But not for this earthly possession only
should we be thankful, but still more for the
precious heritage of constitutional freedom
which we enjoy. For even this favored land of
ours would be to us ap1ry and barren waste il it
were not moistened with the dew of liberty.
'And to whom are we more indebted for this
boon than to George Washington, the father of
his country?
''May this beautiful monument cement in
closer ties of friendship and brotherly love the
citizens of the United States and the people of
sunny Italy. And when Americans visit our
park and cast their eyes in admiration on this
chaste work of art may the contemplation Of
the statue enkindle in their hearts a stronger
affection for the historic land which gave birth
to Columbus. And when the Italian comes to
gaze on this monument erected to his great
countryman may the contemplation of it arouse
In his breast greater love for the people of
Baltimore. who have not only given an honored
place to this statue of marble, but who have
welcomed to their hearts and homes the Ital-
ians themselves and invited them 10 share in
all the rights and privileges Of American citi-
zens"