Evening journal., 1919-01-06
WORLD Peace TO
BE Peace BY THE
PEOPLE, Wilson
President 7 ellis Mila n
Crowds Workers Interests
Will be Consulted
LEADS BAND WIEN
ITALY'S ANTHEM IS PLAYED
BY the United Press.

By the United Press.
MILAN. Jan. 5. CNightl-"The peace
settlement must be dictated by the peo-
pie ofihe world not by the statesmen"
President Wilson declared today. in so-
knowledging bestowal Of a citizenship
OF Milan upon him.
THE peace delegates must abide by
the spirit OF the working classes and
obtain peace for the general interest in
stead OF for special Interests" the
President said. "The workers are the
leaders In establishing international
opinion. which must be the guide OF
the peace conferees throughout their
labors."
The President urged that he league
OF nations be regarded as the most
ment. Following presentation Of me-
mortal from wounded Italians, Presi-
dent Wilson said:
"Yours ideals are ours. These ideals
must become those Of the peace dele
gates. The league Of nations will pre-
vent repetition Of this war"
The President later received a delega-
tion OF mothers and widows, all In
mourning.
! american boys came 70 Europe 20
help make the world free" he said 10
them. I'VE will see that their work
was not In vain. The league OF ma
tions, which viii arise from the peace
conference, viii prevent other wars
The reception accorded President
Wilson upon his arrival in Milan was
perhaps the most enthusiastic he had
encountered in Europe. He and Mrs.
Wilson were nearly dragged from
their carriages by the eager crowds.
The climax came when. after he had
arrived at the palace, the President
stood on a balcony and led a band IN
playing the Italian national anthem As
he swung his arms in rhythm 10 the
music. smiling all the while, the people
went literally crazy with enthusiasm.
When the Presidential party arrived
in Genoa yesterday, IL was raining, but
the weather failed to dampen the spirits
OF the people. His three-hour stay
there was crowded with demonstrations
OF wild enthusiasm
The weather suddenly cleared and
the sun was shining brightly as the
specal tain pulled into Milan. In al
brief speech at the station the Presi-
dent said he knew the spirit OF the peO-
pie was behind the demonstration.
AS the party started for the palace
the police and secret service men were
unable to keep back the throngs. who
nearly swept the President and his wife
from their carriages. Mrs Wilson's
carriage was flooded with flowers.
which she tossed to the people as SOU
venirs. Many fought TO touch Mrs. VIII
sons hands or kiss her garments.
Arriving at the palace President and
Mrs. Wilson were repeatedly called to
the balcony by the insistent clamors |
OF the crowd It was estimated that
$1,000 persons were massed in the street
below.
In response 10 demands. the Presi-
dent said he was unable TO make for |
NAL speech.
But / wish 10 say. God bless you
ALL and Viva Italia,'" he said.
Then a band struck up the italian |
national anthem and the President sent
the crowl wild by leading the music.
Placards have been posted all over
Milan, bearing greetings TO the Presi- |
dent and stating that Italy's only peace /
aim is the restoration Of her natural |
borders. These sentiments were back
ed up by the mayor In his address Of
welcome.