The sun., 1919-01-07
PIEDMONT MAYORS
LUNCH WITH WILSON
Continued from FIRST Page.

the fields and the valleys, and virtually
every little cross road community was
represented, as well as the large cities
Each OF tho Mayors wore n sash OF
the national colors. They represented
all walks OF lifo and every condition OF
society.
There were among thum prosperous
bankers, merchants, cultured leading
citizens, shy countrymen. typical village
blacksmiths and artisans, each repre-
scnting the heart of his community.
The Mayors passed before the Fresi-
dent in n long line and each received n
smile and u handclasp. The same re.
ception was accorded all OF them.
some OF TIN Mayors were so shy tina {
when they looked In through the door at
the brilliantly lighted reception room
they had 10 be dragged inside by their
friends Some Of them kissed the hand
of the President. Others bent their
knees In low bows ono of the men as
he passed the President muttered the
only English words spoken. Good day.
Mr.. Wilson"
Crowds OF thousands packed the
square before the Pilace OF the Duke
OF Piedmont and heard President Wilson
from tho balcony deliver q short speech.
The crowd was so great and was kept
so far away that few among 1t probably
heard the words of greetings the Presi-
dent uttered. But mono the less tho
people were enthusiastic. Thousands of
hats were tossed in the air and there
was continuation OF the cries of viva
Wilson"
Later at n luncheon President Wilson.
responding 20 the welcome accorded
him. repeated the words OF his Milan
speech of Sunday night, dealing with
AZ of ne q
for their part In the war and telling
the niefa of Turin that-Ehile peace was
to be made In Paris it was their bust
ness TO continue to carry on their ef-
forts for a lasting peace.
Guarantee Made Necessary.
The war had been won. the President
said, at a & Eat price-not OF blood and
treasure alone. but OF sufferings and
hunger of women and children and the
loss OF hopes and ambitions. all of
which made necessary the guarantee OF
u lasting peace.
At one point OF the march through
the city tho air was filled with futter-
ing papers which turned out to be argu-
ments addressed TO President Wilson
pointing out why ne should support
Italy's claims to Dalmatia and to other
territorial expansion.
Tho President evidently was In good
spirits throughout the day although he
was tired from constant travel and
speech making. Nevertheless he en-
tered into the happy spirit OF all the
demonstrations, at times leading the
bands with gestures, while the crowds
cheered. At one time he threw kisses
10 the crowds with both hands.
The royal train with President and
Mrs. Wilson and party aoolrd stopped
about midnight at the station or Santhia.
almost midway between Milan and
Turin where It remained until o'clock
II the morning 10 permit OF a good
nights rest for the President.
The approaches to the Santhla sta
ton were guarded and access to the sta
ton was forbidden. The train also was
guarded by secret service men and Ital-
ian Carbineers and pol!rc.
The run from Santhia TO Turin was
only a matter OF so miles. and the time
set for the Presidents arrival at Turin
was o'clock.
pOpular Decentralization Arrnured