Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-07
PRESIDENT WILSON
GIVEN CITIZENSHIP
BY CITY OF MILAN
He Responds With Speech
Declaring People of World
Must Be Protected n
Peace Settlement
(BY LAST MINUTE CABLE)

MILAN, Jan. 5.-(Night.)-T
peace settlement must be dictated ~
the people of the world, not by I nS
statesmen, President Wilson declaT1'eui
today in acknowledging the beStoWal
of citizenship of Milan upon him.
The peacedelegates must ABIDE ny
the spirit Of the working classes an
obtain peace tor the general lnt 45.
est, instead of special interests, IL ne
president said. The workers are tnS
leaders in establishing internat1onas
opinion, which must be the guide o.
the peace conference throughout thell
labors.
The president urged that the LEAGUE
of nations be regarded as the fHlosN
fundamental part of the peace So.
tlement. ..s. t--s.
Following presentation Of a me
mortal from wounded Italians, PreSi-
dent Wilson said:
your ideals re ours. These Ideals
must become those of peace uetSS
gates. The league of nations, VIII
prevent repetition of this. war"
The president later received a DEL
egation of mothers and WIDOWS al
III mourning.
American boys came to Europe
to help make the world free" he saiu
to them. we will see that thelr
work was not in vain. The league %
nations, which will arise from ths
peace conference will prevent other
wars"
Greatest Reception Yet
The reception accorded Presldenl
Wilson upon his arrival in Milan was
perhaps the most enthusiastic ne lau
encountered In Europe. He and MIS-
Wilson were nearly dragged IRON ron
their carriages by the eager CROWDS.
The climax came when 2fter ne
had arrived at the palace, the pres
dent stood on 4 balcony ana led d
band in playing the Italian natioial
anthem. AS he swung his arms IN
rhythm to the music, smiling az Ins
while, the people went tllterally
crazy with enthusiasm.
When the presidential party ar
rived at Genoa yesterday it was ram
ing, but the weather failed to dampeh
the spirits Of the people. his three
hour stay there was crowded VILE
demonstrat iors OF wild enthusiasm.
The weather suddenly cleared anu
the sun was shining brightly as the
special train pulled into Milan. n
brief speech at the station, the
president said he knew the spirit OF
the people was behind the demon
Stration. elf
ovation From Crowds
AS the party started for the palace.
the police anu secret service men
were unable 20 keep back the
rhroRgs, who nearly swept the. preSl-
dent and his wife from their car
flooded with flowers, which she
tossed back to the people as SOU
venirs. Many fought to touch Mfs'
Wilson's hands or kiss her sar
ments.
At the -Ealaee- president ard Nl.tesSs'
Wilson were repea teddy called to thu
balcony by TIE insistent clamors OF
the crowd. 1t was estimated that
SO, 900 persoas were massed in the
street below.
In response, to demands, the presi
dent said he WaS unable to. make q
forma- speech.
but / wish to say God bless you
ALL and viva Italia" he said.
Then band struck UP the Italian
national anthem and the president
sent the crowd wild by leading the
music. =
Placards have been posted all over
Milan, bearing greetings TO the pres
ident and stating that ltaly's only
peace aims is the restoration of her
natural borders. These sentiments
were backed ny by the mayor In
his address OF welcome.