The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-07

| without feeling he was visiting a
| source of civilization. After express
| sing deep appreciation for the hos
pitality extended to him, he spoke of
| political life, which he said was not
| so much matter of genius as Of the
practical application of courage, hon.
| esty and common sense, and the rarest
| of these, he added, is common sense.
| Beware of the man who does not
translate his words into Deeds" said
| the ex-president. He announced he
! was an optimist concerning the flu
| ture.
Twice Italy was at the head of
the woIld," he continued. First in
the day of her glory, when Marcus
Aurelius was emperor, and second,
| during the marvellous reproduction OF
i the life of Greece in the communes
of Amalfi, Pisa, Florencegand Genoa.
And 1t was, in the last 60 years, since
,, the battle of Novara, we have seen
the wonderful growth that has made
Italy what she is and what she will
be.
when the pessimists say civiliza-
! ton is worn out, we can turn to
Italy, whence the entire accident de-
rives its civilization and where we
don't know whether to admire more
the past. or what is being prepared
for the future.
In all civilized countries, it has
been there to preserve some barbaric
virtues, above all, military strength to
oppose any attempt at oppression.
Countries must be strong to be good
| and to help the weak against the
overbearing''
The ex-president and Mrs. Roose-
welt left for Spezzia at Has tonight
Among those who babe them fare
we'll at the station were Count Toz-
zoni, master of ceremonies in the roy
al household, who represented the
! king, Mayor Nathan and other civic
authorities. and Ambassador Leish-
man.
Roosevelt Is Cheered.
Several hundred persons gathered
about the train and took part in an
enthusiastic demonstration. The dis
tinguished American was warmly
cheered and there were many cries of
Long live Roosevelt"
Colonel Roosevelt was obliged to
come out on the platform of the spec
ial car put at his disposal by the
government, and express his thanks
to the people Of Rome for their gen.
erous and unforgettable hospitality.
This called forth a new ovation that
continued as the train moved away.
Among Mr. Roosevelt's kilograms
today were two from well known
Catholic publishers, declaring Cath
Ollie opinion in America endorsed his
position. Mr.. Roosevelt also receiv-
ed visitors and letters from the Meth
!odist organization in Rome, disavow-
ing sympathy with the violent utter
ances contained in the Rev. B. M.
Triples recent statement.
The vatican today made further
representations regarding the cancel
lation of the audience. but they con-
tanned no new points. The vatican in
sisted especially that Cardinal Merry
del Val's sole purpose was to avoid,
if possible, a repetition Of the Fair
banks incident. in the belief he could
have been justly criticised if repe-
tition of this had occurred and no
previous warning had been issued.
The Italian historian, Guglieme Fer
rero, entertained Mr.. Roosevelt at
luncheon, after which the ex-presi-
dent proceeded to the embassy, where
Mrs. Roosevelt was the guest of Mrs.
Leishman. From there he visited the
Keats memorial, founded principally
by Americans.
With Signor Ferrari, the grand
master of the Free Masons. Colonel
Roosevelt discussed free masonry in