The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-12
COLUMBUS STATUE
UNVEILED IN PARK
Monument To Discoverer Of America,
Presented TO City by Italian Citi-
sens, Formally Received by Mayor.

With shout OF Joy from the throats
of a large gathering of Italians and
other citizens, the statue OF Christie
pher Columbus. discoverer of Amer.
lea. was unveiled In Washington park.
at the north end, at noon, Wednesday.
The Grapes were cast aside at Civ.
en- command from yincent Giuliano,
editor OF the Italian Tribune. and one
OF the leaders In the erection of the
monument, by two little girls, Iris
Giuliano, daughter of Vincent Giuliano,
and Alfonsina De Carlo, daughter Of
the Rev. p. r. De Carlo, pastor Of the
First Italian Presbyterian church Of
Detroit. Following the unwilling. q
number Of citizens spoke from an auto
mobile float.
The monument was formally pre-
sented to the city by Vincent Giuliano,
who spoke In Italian. and Attorney An
tonic Maiulla. whose address was in
English.
Mayor Breitmeyer, on behalf of the
city. accepted the gift, which was pro-
vided by many or tbs Italians Of De-
troit. The mayor said Detroit was
proud Of the memorial
Attorney Maiulla said that he knew
OF no other people who had a better
right to reside In America than the
Italians, because Of the discoverer of
the country being an italian. He laud-
ed the Italians In America az being,
for the most part, law-abiding citizens.
They were thrifty and moral, he de-
clared, and added that they seldom
sought the use of the divorce court.
David e. Heineman. controller, spoke
both in English and Italian, He said
In part:
More than four hundred years ago,
an italian discovered America It ID
now about time that America discov.
cred italy and the Italiansf Is 1t not
about time that our people estimate,
at It's true value, the great and splen-
did Italian nation? Is 1t not about
time that many of us cease judging
that nation by its poorest examples
You, American citizens of Italian
birth. can hasten that day by keeping
before us the memory Of her wonder
full history, Of her great republics and
free cities. Of her great trials and tri-
umphs In every field Of philosophy
and religion, letters. art. science and
music, even as you have this day
placed before us. the image Of him
whose fame shall endure az long as
men go down to the sea In ships.
State Senator John N. Anhut, who
introduced and secured the passage OF
the bill making the birthday of Column
bus holiday In Michigan, said In the
course of an address: This is the
glorious Illustration Of the fairness OF
the American people" pointing to the
uncovered monument. They are al
ways willing to accord the highest
reward within their gift, to all who
seek them. That IL why we gather
to do honor to the memory Of Christie
pher Clumbus."
Among others on the improvised
platform and who said few words
were Judge Alfred ]. Murphy, A. II.
Gri6ith. director Of the museum of
art: Italian consul Cardellio and the
Rev. p. r. De Carlo.
The monument was greatly admired
by both Italians and Americans alike.
The bronze bust rests on q shaft Of
marble, with a base of marble steps.
Many beautiful and appropriate
floral displays were placed at the base
OF the memorial, being presented by
different Italian organizations. One
was q three-masted schooner, repre-
senting the one In which Columbus
came to America. II was from the
First italian Presbyterian church OF
Detroit.
ihe italians came to the park In
beautifully decorated autos.
In the afternoon, q gathering of
Italians took place in the Light Guard
armory, following q parade from the
Eastern market Among the speakers
was Judge VIM. r. Connolly.