New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
~. S. First" Settles
Italian-Hungarian
Row Over Parade
Factions Agree to March
July a in Civilian Garb
Under One Flag

Differences between New Y,rE 1tal-
ians and Hunga,ians were buried
yesterday in the recognition OF n
mutual Americansm. Representatives
of both nations will march together
on the Fourth of July in plain, modern
garb, under the flag of the United
States. },
The announcement OF peace was
made by George w. Loft. of the
Mayors Committee on National De-
fcnse, after an allday reconciliation
meeting in the Hall of Records.
Leaders of a dozen races sat around u
conference table and talked over old
and newer grudges and disputes, with
Mr.. Loft and Joseph Hartigan. If the
Liberty Loan Committee. acting as
referees.
AS result OF the final compromisc
the Hungarians will give up their
floats glorifyng national heroes AID
incidents of old-tlme military achieve
ment. 1t was suggested that the
Hungarians picture their New Worl !
activities in mines and factories az ;
snipyards, and it was understood that
now floats were being devised as a
last minute contribution to PATRIOTISM
A movement was begun yesterday to
erect permanent grandstand some
where on Fifth Avenue, built by popu-
lar subscription as memorial of this
years Independence Day celebration.
at will be the greatest outpouring of
races in demonstration of loyalty the
world has ever seen," said Henry Mac
Donald, director general of the Mayor S
committee. 1--WE ought to have some
landmark to remind us of the day in
later years"
New 69th In Line
The Irish section, which occupies an
important place in the parade, will be
headed by the new 69th Regiment. with
color bearers carrying battle flags of
the Civil and Spanish wars
Three honor men, recently serving with
Pershing in France, will march at the
head of the regiment. A captured Ger
man airplane and other pieces of wal
booty will add modern touch of
grimness to the pageant.
The Italian leaders withdrew their
ton and went ahead with the original
plans for the parade. They will carry
the United States flag only, and their
section will show no float or emblem to
recall the old home life.
All Elements Concerned
"Thc troubles grew out of an un-
Hartlgan after the conference. 'Croa-
tians, Slovenians, Jugo- -Slavs, Czecho-
Slovaks, Serbians and Bohemians, as
we'll as the Italians and Hungarians,
were interested in the discussion, and
where so many racial elements were
concerned it was difficult to get to-
gether. Patriotism saved the day.
Everybody was for the United States
first of all. The difference was only
a question of how best to prove ones
loyalty. We've all jumped in together
now, and it's going to be great
parade"
Three thousand Russians will parade
in Slavonic section. All the Russian
clergy in the city will assemble in Stuy-
vesant Square, wearing their cere-
monial robes, and offer prayer for
the Allied arms.
Members of the Cabinet, high army
and navy officers. foreign dignitaries
the Governor and the Mayor will oc-
cupy the reviewing stand at Fifth Ave
nue. and Twenty sixth Street. The Vet
eran Corps of Artillery of New York
State will act as a guard Of honor
New features for the pageant at the
City College Stadium were announced
by the Mayors Committee of Women
on National Defence. Society women
will appear in costumes representing
the various Allied countries, with ac-
companying national music. Each nation
will have armed forces of soldiers and
sailors present. The prologue, introduce
ing the thirteen original states, was
written by Zoe Aiken and will be re-
cited by Ethel Barrymore.