The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-31
ITALIAN VISITORS
CHEERED IN SENATE
Hearty Welcome Accorded
Members Of Commission.
PRINCE PREDICTS TRIUMPH
NOtables Shake Hands With Law
makers Following Addresses.

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independence. And our heroes. the
men who gathered around Victor En-
manuel II and gave Italy unity OF
freedom. were men such as cavour,
Garibaldi. Massini. champions OF
idealism. who belonged to humanity
rather than to their own country,
pure glories OF the worlds dsmoc-
raey."
The prince said that In the wars Of
both nations an ideal light had been
the guide. and all efforts would re-
cord toward q noble end.
Europe Eager for Ala
He said that for three years Europe
had looked on anxiousiy to see
whether America would Join in the
struggle. He said the United States
had waited TO intervene until violence
and offense against right had become
clearer and more evident.
How greatly the knowledge Of
your approval has helped US need
not tell you. who were strong men,
who did not hesitate TO enter into the
whirlpool Of war and who preferred
the hard way Of duty to q comfortable
and resigned indifference" he said.
The prince then spoke of the mes
sage OF the President, and said II was
worthy to rank with the most In
spring annals OF ancient and i'm
mortal Rome.
Made objects Clear.
at was greeted" he said. with the
enthusiasm OF faith when Il made
clear the object OF the war and de-
fined the aims Of American action.
Our soldiers. amid the atroeIous life
In underground trenches: our sailors.
dsfying the treaeherous war OF the
submarines: the populations Of France
and Belgium. suffering under the
most cruel servitude, could not read
without q profound emotion
The Princso Udins told Of the deep
appreciation of his country and said
every EFFORT OF the United States to
shorten the war would be blessed by
millions OF human creatures. He ex-
planned the object of Italy in enter
ing the war and closed by predict
ing the triumph Of the allied powers
and Victory on both land and water.
Expressive OF Sympathy.
The concluding sentences Of his
address. which were spoken with
especial eloQuenee and feeling. and
which were most heartily applauded
were:
The mission Of which I have the
honor to be the head. and In which
there are representatives OF the sen
ate. Of the kingdom, of the Cham
Der Of Deputies, and members Of the
government, desires to express
v,aa h. IFRsINaak a.
the representatives Of the American
people"
May God protect our two nations"
he said. ITALY. which has given the
world three civilizations. considers
herself worthily. at your side in this
hour. full OF sorrow. II IL true. but
also great because OF its moral no.
biIity.
"a day will come when we shall
be proud OF our suffering and when
our sacrifices will be rewarded.
suneriaE without Colt.
Let US endeayor. gentlemen. to
bring that day nearer which shall put
an end to the sorrows OF so many !
who are suffering and dying without
guilt. Let US hasten its coming,
worthy representatives OF the Amer |
lean people. by our firm will to OBJ |
tain the victory and by our complete |
Of ideals, OF sacrifices, and |
Of deeds"
At the close of the address Vice |
President Marshall announced that |
he members of the commission would |
meet the members OF the Senate. A |
had been designated. head
ID by Senator Martin, and including |
llso Senators Salisbury. Stone, Swan
ION. Lodge. Knox. and New, to escort /
he visitors into the chamber and to
rave charge of the reception.
GuElIelmo Marconi. inventor OF the
wireless and q member OF the mission,
vas unable to attend the ceremonies