Arizona republican., 1919-10-29
APPO|N NTMENT IF BARON AVEZZANA |S WISE CHOICE
New Italian Ambassador to U. s. Has Extensive Ex- perience in Diplomatic Service = Comes to Bring About Friendlier Rela- tions Between Nations

ROME, Sunday, Oct. 26.-(By the Americai Press Association. 1.-The ap- pointment of aBron Romano Avezzana as ambassador to the United States is considered noteworthy political choice. He had already been named in 1917 as ambassador to Russia, but he did not go to Russia because of the fall of Kerensky. He was mentioned in the spring of 1918 as the possible suc- cessor of Baron Sonnino, the foreign minister. Later, he was sent to Greece.
 Speaking with the Associated Press just prior to his departure from Rome Baron Avezzana said
 T do not hide from myself the grave responsibilities connected with the mission entrusted to me. The Adriatic problem deeply moves the Italian peo- pie, and rightly so. It's protracted dis cussion has hindered. as a consequence that process of mutual understanding between America and Italy which was increasing as a natural result of the war.
 Hope to Settle Questions
 America, because she has become such a decisive element in this con- troversy, has been worked upon by an intense propaganda certainly not to our advantage. Our general impress sion here is that the time has now come to close this quarrel, which must be solved, taking into account that it have graver consequences here, per haps, even. than abroad.
 Therefore, we hope that the ques- tons of Plume and our eastern from tier will soon be settled according to national aspirations. Once this element of discussion, which is responsible for the position of our postwar interna- honal relations, is removed, 1 am con- vinced that we will enter with the United States on a period of cordial and fruitful collaboration.
 For this it is essential that the two peoples know each other better Un- doubtedly the American people have an incomplete notion of what the new Italy is, and do not thoroughly realize what an indispensable factor she has been in the victory. or know the great ness of the effort made by her, the in- numerable and marvellous proofs of the valor of her army and navy under leaders who shone on the battlefield as well as in the imposing organization of war.
 Fortunately, no people more than the Americans are willing to be en- frightened, none more anxious to be just in their judgments, wise in their atti- tude.
 My policy. therefore is clearly laid down-to promote an intimate knowl- edge between the two people. The Americans already know the Italian people are magnificent, sober workers. They need to appreciate also Italian culture and social evolution. springing from the ancient trunk of Italy's noble traditions.
 America needs to be put in a posi- ton to measure more exactly Italy as an essential element in the future European settlement. She needs also to persuade herself that Italy, despite the present grave situation and the difficulties, common to all nations par ticipating in the war, is among those who have the elements to overcome the crisis sooner becaues of the solidarity of her economic structure and also be- cause of strength coming from her peoples capacity for work
 ''On their side, the Italians must
 "On their stide, the Italians mus stand the dignity and greatness exist ing the principles of morality and jus tice, which makes the ideal side of the American nation, forming America s strength, as much as, OF even more than, her immense prosperity
 Reciprocal esteem and knowledge between these two peoples completing the natural sympathy already existing between them, will generate an atmos phere indispensable for that economic collaboration which Italy needs, like the other European states. On the other hand, if America is deprived ot European markets, her economic life will be congested.
 Tt was not by chance that iron America came the great idea to fount the society of nations, which gained for President Wilson such unanimou. agreement, approval and encourage
 ment. This great historical conception l Continued On Page Two)