Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-28
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WILSON GREETS ITALY
Eneo1rasins Message on Third Ami.
versary of War.
The third anniversary of ltalys en-
trance into the war was celebrated in
Washington Thursday night at mass
meeting under the patronage of Pres
deut Wilson and at which Secretary
Lansing and Count Macchi di Cellcrrc.
the italian ambassador. were speakers.
Many high government officials. for
eign diplomats and members of con-
gress attended.
A message from President Wilson
sxtending fratcrnal greetings TO the
italian people and bidding them god
speed was read by Secretary Lansing.
Il he'd been cabled 10 Ambassador
Page at Rome and read throughout
Italy at celebrations commcmorating
the day. The message said:
T am sure am speaking for the
people OF the United States in sending
10 the Italian people warm fraternal
fgreetings upon this, the anniversary
Eof the entrance of Italy into this great
lEaf in which there is being fought out
once for all the irrcpressible conflict
Fbstween free government and the
dtctation of force. The people of the
United States have looked with pro-
found interest and sympathy upon the
efforts and sacrifices of the Italian pco-
Epie; arc deeply and sincerely interest
led In the present and future security
|df Italy, and are glad TO find them
Es1ives associated with n people to
whom are bound by so many personal
| 6nds intimate ties in struggle whose
|01deek q liberation, freedom, the rights
I9fst6f pstions to live their own
)tSGafsa ate mine Their own fortunes:
The rights of the weak as we'll as the
strong and the maintenance of justice
by the Irresistible force Of free nations
leagued together in defense OF man.
kind. With ever increasing resolution
and force We shall continue to stand
together in this sacred common cause.
America salutcs the gallant king
dom Of Italy and bids her god-spccd."
The celebration was the forcrunncr
of many held over the country Friday.
Observance of Italy's day was request
cd by President Wilson in n message
to the nation last Sunday and at his
direction Italian flags were raised OH
all government buildings in the Unit
ed States. State governors also order
ed the flying Of the red. white and
green emblems on state buildings.
Great Decision Made
Secretary Lansing in addressing tho
mass meeting after reading the prcsi-
dents address. said the anniversary OF
q great national decision Is always
worthy of commcmoration when 1t
means that n people regardless Of the
sacrifice, have proclaimed their pur-
pose to support tho right.
"Threc years ago." the secretary
said, Italy made her great decision.
On that day, which will ever be mem
orable in history. she wrote across her
battle flags the word Liberty and
unfurled them to the world.
ITO those who know the past there
unavoldably comes the thought that
the sons OF ancient Rome are standing
today, even rs their forefathcrs stood.
face to face with the barbarians in the
north. In the ages past Italy was
saved by the patriotism. the valor and
the sacrifice of Italians. SO will Italy
again be saved.
To-day America. youngest Of tho
great powers OF the earth. Is proud to
cross the seas and to stand side by
side with the most ancient power OF
Europe in upholding the standards OF
democracy and to unite in proclaiming
to the nations tortured by war that
peace must be won and will be won
by the might OF liberty loving men.
glorious peace which will endure
throughout the ages. United with yon
Of the Latin race arc VIC who could de-
sire no prouder title than the Romans
Of the west
I'VE Will Win This War;"
my friends OF America and Of Italy.
we will win this war. 1t may he on
the wasted fields Of Flanders and Pic
ardy; 1t may be in the valley OF the
Piave. and amidst the snowcrowned
peaks of the Alps. or it may be on Ger
man lands beyond the Rhine. some
where somehow and sometime We will
| win. It cannot be otherwise for we
fight for justice. for liberty and for
humanity"
In replying to the presidents mes
sage and to Secretary Lansing. Count
di Cellere said he was deeply touched
by the fact that the celebration OF
Italys day was held under the high
patronage OF the president Of the
United States in the capital of the
nation whose friendship Italy cherish
ed and whose moral and material sup
port, "in these fateful years we look
upon as evidence of the victory"
| Italy, said the ambassador. is not
| fighting the war for any base and
selfish motives of conquest. but Is
lighting as much for the liberation OF
her oppressed people who too. long
have been under the hateful yoke OF
the enemy.