New-York tribune., 1919-01-05
IN full uniform and two doorkeepcrs

Proceeding within the palace, Presi-
dent Wilson was met by the whole
Pontifical court, headed by the major
domo. Monsignor Tacci; the master of
the chamber, the grand steward and
the commander of the Swiss Guard.
In his conversation with President
Wilson the Pontif gave expression to
identical sentiments and enlarged upon
the themes.
In view of the Presidents rejection
of the Papal peace offer months ago,
the reception of the American EXecu-
tive at the Vatican to-day was looked
forward to with great interest IN all
official circles, and the warm greetings
exchanged by President and Pontif
were commented upon with much satis-
faction here.
Made Academy Member
President Wilson was made mem
ber of the Royal Academy of Science
this morning.
The President and Mrs. Wilson were
seated between the King and Queen,
while among others present were the
American Ambassador, Thomas Nelson
Page, and other members of the dlpio-
matte corps and many distinguished
Italian officials and scientists.
Senator D'Onidio, who is president OF
the academy, hailed the Pres ident as
the worthy representative of the cult
ure of the New World, which now re
WHITES the ancient culture Of the old
world.
In reply President Wilson said:
"Your Majesty, Mr.. President and Gen
tlemen of the Academy:
81 have listened with the profound
est appreciation to the beautiful ad-
dress which you have been kind
enough to deliver, and I want to say
how deeply I appreciate the honor you
have conferred upon me IN permitting
me to become member OF this great
Academy, because there is sense IN
which the continuity of human thought
is in the care of bodies like this.
Cites Germanys Shame
There is a serenity, long view, on
the part of science, which seems to be
of no age, but to carry human thought
along from generation to generation
freed from the elements of passion.
Therefore it is, dare say, with all
men of science matter of profound
regret and shame that science should,
in a nation which has made science its
boast, have been put to such dishonor-
able uses in the recent war. Every
Just mind must condemn those who so
debased the studies of men of science
as to use them against humanity, and
therefore it is part of your task and
of ours to reclaim science from this
disgrace, to show that she is devoted
to the advancement and interest of
humanity, and not to its embarrass-
ments and destruction.
Science in Government
Il wish very much that l could be-
leve that / was in some sense a
worthy representative Of the men of
science of the United States. | cannot
claim to be in any proper sense man
of science. My studies have been in
the field of politics all my life, and
while politics may by courtesy be
called a science it is science which
is often practised without rule and is
very hard to set up standards for, so
that one can be sure that one is steer
ing the right course.
"At the same time, while perhaps
there is no science of government,
ernment itself the spirit of science.
That is to say, the spirit Of disinter-
estedness, the spirit of seeking after
the truth so far as the truth is ready
to be applied to human circumstances.
Because, after all, the problem of poll
tics is to satisfy men IN the arrange
ments of their lives, is to realize for
them, so far as possible, the objects
which they have entertained genera
so often postponed
Academies Play Their Part
Therefore, have often thought that
the universities and academies of
science have their part in simplifying
the problems of political affairs and
thus assisting to advance human life
along the lines of political structure
and political action.
at is very delightful to draw apart
for little while into this quiet place
and feel again that familiar touch of
thought and Of knowledge which it has
been my privilege to know familiarly
through so great part of my life. If
/ have come out on a more adventurous
and disordered stage l hope that
have not lost the recollection and may
in some sense be assisted by councils
such as yours"
Discusses Italy's Claims
The President while here continued
the discussion of Italy's proposed
claims before the peace conference, but
the measure of the American support
of them has not yet been fully de-
veloped and seem not likely to be be-
fore further conferences.
President Wilson is entering upon
ire closing phases of his Italian visit
with deep appreciation of the welcome
accorded him by Rome, which he re-
CARDS as tribute to and acknowledge
ment of the friendship of the Ameri-
can government and people rather than
AS d personal tribute
Arriving at Genoa at o'clock to-
morrow morning, three-hour visit
for the President is planned. Wreaths
will be laid upon the statue of Colum-
bus built from contributions from
Italians in America, while at Milan a
civic reception on large scale has
been arranged.
tn Attend Milan Opera
The President will be banqueted as
the guest of the city and also attend
portion Of the performance of the
opera Aida" before leaving for Turin,
where he will arrive Monday morning
The programme for his stop in Turin
has not yet been fluffy arranged
The Presidents visit TO Brussels and
the regions devastated by the war, it
has now been determined, will not
take place until just before his de-
parture for home, in the middle Of
February
Public Address Abandoned
Very little regarding the political
Developments of the Presidents visit
Rave been permitted to become ap-
parent 1t is now known that the plan
made for him to address the populace
of Rome in a public square yesterday,
when 10000 persona yainly Waitcd for