Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-04
Meeting at Mayors Office
Will Complete Program for
Receiving Italian Mission
SEND MESSAGE TO KING
Local Society Felicitates Victor
Emmanuel on the Campaign
in the Carso Section
WASHINGTON, June 4.

104. He is being attended by Doctor
Floria, of the Italian embassy. The
illness of the Prince has resulted in
the temporary cancellation Of the pro-
posed southern and midwestern trip OF
the Italian Commission. The State De-
partment will make further announce
ment concerning the tour as soon as the
condition of Prince Udine permits his
travelling.
Plans for the reception OF the italian
war ENJOYS, due in Philadelphia on June
10 indicate that il will be equal to any
demonstration ever rendered foreign repre-
sentatives who visited this city
This afternoon Mayor Smith, Chevalier
G. &. A. Baldi one Of the leaders in the
plan, and William Potter, former Minister
TO Italy, will confer at City Hall to arrange
details regarding the citys official part in
the reception The complete plans for the
event will then be made
The Mayor will appoint a reception COM
mittee Of two hundred, IL Will include
prominent Italian-Americans. representa-
tives Of leading Italian organizations and
also many citizens Of Philadelphia who are
prominent in the City's activities. Judging
from the preliminary plans now under way
the fve-hour visit Of the distinguished en-
voys will be one that will live long in their
memory.
Discussing the plans today Mr. Bald was
highly optimistic I'm addition TO having
a demonstration which will show the friend
ship which exists between America and
Italy" he said, 1--WE have every hope of rais-
ing the proposed fund of 100000 for the
Italian Red Cross. There are 10000 Ital-
ians In Philadelphia and all are planning
10 do their bit. They realize that a large
amount Of money is needed to care for the
injured who are devoting their energies to
their country.
The Italians are especially elated over
the fact that they will be on the firing line
with liberty loving Americans and are con-
hdent that the outcome will bring success
to the Allies. who are fighting for such n
worthy cause"
Three enthusiastic meetings were held
yesterday in the southern part Of the city
where plans for the reception were outlined
by Mr. Baldi Joseph Piasano Antonio DE
Vita and Nicola Parioue
These meetings were attended by more
than thousand Italians, who were wrought
TO high pitch OF enthusiasm. Many
| pledged large amounts toward the fund for
| the Red Cross.
The meetings were held at $40 South
| Eighth street III Carpenter street and at
| the offices Of Mr.. Badi.
| Another meeting scheduled to take place
| at the Alhambra Theatre Passyunlt avenue
and Morris street, was postponed until next
Sunday.
| Wishes for prompt and complete VIC
| tory were expressed in a message to King
| Victor Emmanuel, which was sent yester-
| day by Cavallotti Lodge of the order of
| Sons of Italy. Following a meeting Of the
| organization this message was sent to the
King:
"On the occasion Of the commemoration
| Of Constitution Day, the Cavallott Lodge,
| Interpreting the wishes of 10000 members
| Of the Order Of the Sons of Italy in the
| State of Pennsylvania, admring the work
| OF the gallant soldiers fighting in the Carso
| sectors sends to your valiant conductor
| their wishes for prompt and complete VIC
| tory for the vindicaton of the rights OF
| justice and civilization"
The message signed by Frank A.
TraNasCiO, master
| n message was also sent TO the Prince Of
| Udinc and members Of the Italian mission
conveying a cordial and respectful salute.
The Order of the Sons o. Italy will take
prominent part In the reception to the
| cnVOys.