Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-15
AMERICA FOR HELP
King Emmanuel Receives Admira.
Sperry and Members Of Staff.
PRAISES ENERGY OF GRIsCoM
italian Admiral Voices Feeling OF
Gratitude of His Nation To-
ward American People for
Relief Measures.

ROME, Jan. liking Victor Emmanuel
received Rear Admiral Charles s. Sperry
In private audience at the Quirrinal palace
today. His majesty conversed in English
for more than half an hour regarding the
voyage OF the fleet, which he regarded as a
most remarkable achievement. He had
followed its movements even to details.
The king expressed his deep appreciation
for what America had done for Italy in
sympathy and relief for those who had suf-
fered in the earthquake. The italian peo-
pie would never forget the unanimous mani
Hesitation OF the American government and
the American nation dow TO the humblest
citizens. His majesty alluded to the energy
and ability shown by Mr.. Griscom, the
American ambassador. in promptly sending
succor to the spot.
Rear Admiral Sperry, after the private
audience, presented his staff to the king.
composed of Commodore Albert w. Grant.
Paymaster Samuel MCGOWAN, Lieutenant
Commander Simon P. Fullinwider and
Lieutenant Daniel w. wurtsbaugh. The
king talked with each one and expressed
his pleasure at being able to meet them.
Minister Lands Americans.
Admiral MirAbsllo. the Italian minister
OF marine. took occasion at a dinner last
evening given by Ambassador and Mrs.
Griscom in honor of Rear Admiral Sperry,
to voice the feeling of the Italian nation
towards the American people and the
American navy. Several distinguished Of
ficers OF the Italian navy were present and
besides Rear Admira Sperry and his staff
there were also among the guests four
American officers and two midshipmen.
Mr.. Griscom proposed the health of King
Victor Emmanuel and American MirabelIo,
that OF President Roosevelt and the Amer
lean navy, the admiral expressing the
heartfelt gratitude OF all Italians for the
succor which the American navy had given
In the terrible misfortune which had be-
fallen one of the finest regions of Italy.
The immensely of the disaster, he said, lhad
brought forth splendid proof of the solid
arity OF humanity even beyond the ocean,
I'VE desire to give our very specia
thanks" said Admiral Mirabello, ito the
illustrious Admiral Sperry. who immed-
lately rushed with the most rapid ships
of his fleet to our assistance. We have
lost much in not having been able to re-
joice over the arrival of the brave officers
and SAILORS OF the fleet, but we appreciate
immensely the delicacy of feeling which
animated Admiral Sperry in the decision
he took not to avail himself of our hospi-
tally"
Illinois Goes to Messina.
MALTA. Jan. H-The American battle
ship Illinois. on the way from Suez to
Malta, with the battleships Wisconsin and
Kearsarge. received orders by wireless tele.
graph, dated Naples, from Rear Admiral
Sperry, the commander of the American
fleet, to proceed forthwith to Messina,
probably to assist in the work of relief.
The Wisconsin and the Kearsarge arrived
today. Admiral Curzon Howe, the com-
mander-in-chief of the British Mediter.
ranean fleet. will give a ball at tho Ad.
miralty house tonight in honor of the
American visitors.