Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-14
Victor Emmanuel Receives
Sperry in the Palace.
DISCUSS VOYAGE OF FLEET
Monarch Voices Gratitude of Italy
to United States.
GRISCOM HOST AT A DINNER
Minister of Marine Tells of Feeling
of His Nation Toward
American People.

ROME, January liking Victor EN-
manuel received Rear Admiral Sperry ir
private audience at the Quirinal Palace
today. His majesty conversed in English
for more than half an hour regarding the
voyage of the fleet. which he regarded as
most remarkable achievement. He haG
followed its movements even to details
|, The king expressed his deep apprecia-
ton OF what America had done for Italy
In sympathy and relief for those who had
suffered in the earthquake. The Italian
people would never forget the unanimous
manifestation of the American govern
ment and the American nation down to
the humbest citizens His majesty al
luded to the energy and ability shown by
Mr. Grlscom. the American ambassador
In promptly sending succor to the spot.
Introduces Staff to King.
Rear Admiral Sperry. after the private
audience. presented his staff composed Of
Commodore Albert w. Grant, Paymaster
Samuel McGoWan, Lieut., Commander
Simon P. Fullnwider and Lieut.. Daniel
w. Wurtsbaugh. to the king. TIL. king
talked with each one and expressed his
pleasure at being able to meet them.
Admiral Mirabello. the Italian minister
of marine. took occasion at a dinner las,
evening given by Amba ssador and Mrs
Grlscom IN honor of Rear Admiral Spar.
ton toward the American people and the
American navy. Several DISTINGUISHED
officers of the Italian navy were present
and besides Rear Admiral Sperry and his
staff there were also among the guests
four American officers and two midship-
men.
Exchange of Toasts.
Mr.. Griscom proposed the health of King
Victor Emmanuel and Admiral NIirabello
that of President Roosevelt and the
American 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
befallen one OF the finest regions of Italy
The immensely of the disaster he said
had brought forth splendid proof of the
solidarity of h humanity even beyond the
ocean.
We desire TO give our very special
thanks said Admiral Mira eello. Ito the
illustrious Admiral Sperry, who imme-
diately rushed with the most rapid ships
of his feet to our assistance We have
lost much in not having been able to re-
ioce over the arrival of the brave officers
and sailors of the American fleet. but We
appreciate the deiicacy of feeling which
animated Admiral Sperry in the decision
he took not to avail himself of our hos
pitality."
Mirabello Congratulates Sperry.
Admiral Mirabello congratulated Ad-
mirai Sperry on the cruise which is now
approaching an end This performance of
the American feet, he said. had gwen ma
terial for thought to every navy. II was
not for him to touch upon the political
result of the voyage around the world
But. he said you have obtained
practical and technical lessons which will
insure splendid results in the increasing
development of the American navy
iIypoir irat SaI fa OIL
TO send affectiOnate salutations to nv
friend. Admiral Evans. a veteran of the
civil war. who initiated this cruise. and To
express to you. Admiral Sperry. my ad-
for having worthily succeeded
him in the supreme command
Admiral Mrabello proposed also the
health of Mr.. Griscom. saying that he ilad
worked in a true spirit of love. taking tha
initiative in the work of relief.
Rear Admiral Sperry proposed "Ad-
miral Mirabe and the Italian navy"
which toast the Americans drank enthu-
siastically.