The Washington herald., 1910-04-07


evening dress TO the mayors and mu-
nicipality tea and reception in the mag
niicent halls of the Cspitoline Museum
at $50 o'clock.
At $40 o'clock, preceded by a police
cyolist. the Roosevelt car passed through
line Of spectators. and to the accom-
paniment Of applause he walked, hat in
hand. into the museum. Here in the
splendid halls such priceless treasures as
THE Dying Gladiator" and the Capt.
toline Venus" compelled ones attention
from the large and distinguished gather
Ing the municipality had invited to greet
Mr.. Roosevelt An excellent musical
programme was given. and number
Of presentations We're made Mr.. ROose-
welt stayed at the capitol until the dinner
hour. 7:30 O'Clock. The spacious stair
eases approaching the hall made a pic
turesque spectacle. decorated with plants
and flowers and lined with servants in
quaint, old-time livery of scarlet and gold.
Mayor Nathan's welcome.
Mayor Nathan welcomed Mr.. Roosevelt
in French. He began by asking himself
why he should talk on this memorable
occasion when so many inustrious person
alities Of international celebrity were
present such as signor Luzzatti. who
was not only premier, but was nlustrious
in philosophy. and social. and political
economics; Ferrari. who represented ars;
Ferrero. who represented history. and
Boni. who represented archaeology.
AT this moment have the honor 10
represent more than science he said
7 represent the life which pulses in our
veins. 1t IS the Rome Of to-day. the cap
ital Of Italy. that bids me welcome our
eminent guests on behalf Of citizens Of
all classes and parties. who tell Mr..
Roosevelt: owing 10 your character, your
work and its influence on civil and
human progress, we feel proud and happy
20 receive you in our capital we thank
our illustrious guest for accepting our
modest hospitality, all the more spon-
taneous because ii is extended. not to an
official parsonage. but personally 10 a
man in the brief interval OF rest before
resuming the duty which illustrates him
to generations. History is not my strong
point
Il should ask Ferrero's aid. but fol-
lowing with the minds eve the wonder
ful progress of the United States, the
New World, which forms and consolidates
and develops itself. assimilating elements
OF the old nations to create a new type,
which advances, extends, and rises In its
vast territory. methinks three men de-
tach themselves from the crowd and
rise above their own contemporaries
Washington. who created a great re-
public; Lincoln, who consolidates It dur
ing a terrible, supreme moment. and
Roosevelt, who, following in their foot
steps, striving to purifying il to-day,
when the voice of individual interest on
both sides of the ocean tends 10 COM
press the voices Of conscience, morality,
and public welfare.
Compared to Marcus AureIius.
This most audaclous man. now re-
turning from hunt of beasts in African
Aot GSNSs iAdS iiuAASQ oAHeIS even more
dangerous, risking the life, reputation.
and tranquility of his own country. He
entered the White House to whitewash
it. It is men like he who have no coun-
try, but are entitled 10 citizenship in all
civilized countries, especially that coun-
try which is mistress of two great Pc
RODS Of civilization that country which
during its third generation aspires TO be-
come worthy of its glorious traditions.
There are ties and relations between
Rome and America. Here American
blood revives old families. There Italian
blood fertilizes the land with industries.
sciences, and arts. Methinks the per-
sonality of our guest recalls through
centuries of struggle the Roman person.
ality familiar to you all now dominating
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