New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

Der held g congress at Rome which was accom-
panied by events and scenes which indicate the
Importance OF the hotel men that continent It
was opened November at the Theatre Argentina
and ended on November z with garden party In
afternoon IN the beautiful gardens OF the Hote
de Russie, a banquet In the evening at the Palals
des Beaux Arts. tc which fifteen hundred sat down
and special illumination at midnight OF the oLN
Roman Forum. King Victor Emmanuel, the minis
Try snd the municipality were represented at tnS
opening meeting and at the social functions. The
congress attended BY approximately nrteen
hundred hotel
The theatre was a gay scene when me nrst
session began. In the centre OF the stage. which
was gay with the flags OF many countries, stood
bust Of Victor Emmanuel By Its side STOOD lha
banner OF the italian Society OF Hote4keeper$
Among those who occupied seats the platform
were Prince de scaIea. the personal representative
Of the King 5ignor Cocco-Ortu Minister on Agrl-
cuIturs; Ernest Nathan Mayor Of Rome; Otfo
Hoger. president Of the international society OF
Eoteikeepers and members OF the committee which
had charge Of the congress. The theatre was
crowded with the hotel men and the throng CT
those who assembled with them TO hear ths open
ing speeches
I'll. hrst speech was that OF sgnor Cocce-Ortu-
II was often interrupted b. loud applause The
minister pointed out the important part played
IN international affairs by the modern hotel, which
contributed to the good fellowship OF nations ~
the hospitality which II offered to visitors from
other lands He was followed by Ernest Nathan
the Mayor OF Rome who welcomed the mem bers
OF the congress te the Eternal City.
You" said he, who IN your hotels IN all parts
OF the world giving hospitality to many PeO-
plea come TO Rome and desire hospitality from
this city a city to which for many centuries men
have come to obtain food for progressive civ
iuzation Gentlemen he continued "tn the name
OF our city mother. IN the name Of alma mater.
wish you welcome. This city in her eternal youth
Is ike you-liks your hotels; Rome progresses
becomes more perfect and beautiful Rome finds
inspiration IN her sacred dust, the dust which
has been trod by the marching feet Of great races
and generations OF heroes Toward Rome. In
the past. crowds OF pilgrims come, drawn Oy her
history and art hither they melted by their
individual tastes and desires. The growing pros
perity OF the city, the opportunities offered for
the study Of things which Will contribute to the
development OF a greater glory the present, at
tract them To-day Rome guardian Of the darns
that warns and feeds the worlds civilization
tends each OF you hand that desires 70 IA
sist you in fulfilling your mission here In the
name Of Rome I welcome you"
The speech was loudly appiauded
Otto Hoger tho president OF the international
Society OF Hotelkeepes. speaking in French,
sponded 10 the addresses OF welcome and spoke OF
the pleasure II gave the hoteIkeepers accept
invitation to hold their congress in Rome and OF
seeing the splendors Rome has to show the world
He gave an historical sketch of the origin OF hotels
and expressed the thanks OF the members OF the
congress TO the King for accepting the tis OF pres
ident of honor and TO the Mayor OF Roms and
Prince de Scalea who arranged for the entertain
ment Of the congress at Rome and whose Efforts
assured its success
The congress- IN the name Of the King then
declared open by Prince de Scaea The pleasure OF
the visit of the seriously threatened
Sightseeing in Rome requires considerable exposure
to the elements. the ForuA and the Coliseum pro
vtding no shelter whatsoever. Until the last day
rain. log. leadsn skies aaa q peRsuatns Gh1Aasss