Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
ROMANS CHEER
FOR MRS. WILSON
Presidents Daughter, Too,
Acclaimed by Crowds at
Quirinal Entrance
u. S. TROOPS IN PARADE
Airplanes Circle Over Heads
Of Throng Doing Honor to
American Executive
u. S. TROOPS IN PARADE
SpscjsI Cable to Evening Public Ledger

plicity and geniality, had an ovation
all to themselves. When the crowds
shouted. "vivl signora wilson," Mrs
Wilson bowed with friendly smile
which called forth redoubled cheers.
At the head OF the magnificent broad
marble staircase at the Quirinal Palace
they were met by the Princesses Yo.
landa and Mafalda and Prince Hum.
bert. who were introduced to the
guests by the Queen. The Prince i'm.
mediately entered into conversation
With Mrs. Wilson, whom he had al.
ready met in Paris. He is intensely
Interested in everything American.
ana Il has been his dearest wish 10
visit the United States ever since his
meeting with American soldiers on the
italian front. He always praises them
A. splendid fighters.
The Prinoesses took Miss Wilson
familiarly by the arm, saying: when
you have appeared on the balcony we
WIN show you your room. We hope
you will like It."
An American contingent OF fifty
men. drawn from the troops who dis.
tinguished themselves in the final of.
fensive. took part in the parade in
honor Of the President. headed by their
band. The ministry Of war had also
called from the front for the same pur.
pose representatives Of The Kings
Brigade. famous as formidable fighters.
Aviators Dot Sky
Besides these veteran troops from,
the Piave and Grappa fronts many
aviators had been summoned TO Rome
for the occasion and flew over the
station square decked with Italian
and American flags.
Miniature reproductions OF the
Giornale d'Italia We're circulated
among the crowds. They had the
Presidents picture in the center while
on one side appeared an article in
English recounting the gallant deeds
OF the Americans at the italian from,
and on the other one, in Italian. en-.
larging upon the fraternal feeling he.
tween Italy and America resulting
from their comradeship in arms.
Over the Presidents portrait was
printed the legend: The soldiers OF
the air send greetings from the sky
OF Rome to the much.desired guest
Of the King and people of Italy 10
the proclaimer of the rights and lib.
critics Of peoples"
"A huge Caproni triplane OF the type
used for bombing purposes flew ma.
1eaucally among the smaller machines,
ana one OF the most daring of the
Italian aces thrilled the crowds by
looping the loop above the house tops.
During the days of President Wilson s
visit Rome seems transformed into a
fairy city of waving flags. green festoons
ahd decorations of all descriptions while
the brilliant sunshine and blue sky make
the scene typically Roman. Every shop
mas decorated its windows with the
american nag, while a huge photograph
OF Wilson dominates everything
Hundreds of Austrian cannon are ex.
posed In the different squares. decorated
with American and Italian flags, while
the streets are crowded with soldiers
wearing their steel helmets, who have
Iome to Rome from the front to pay the
President military honors Every posi-.
Die spale on the walls is taken IN by
msnifestos welcoming Presden Wilson
From this center of Latiny. whore
the right was proclaimed from the
forum, break forth warm vibrating
srestinss to him who has been the
powerful defender OF the right Tho
President OF the United States Of Amor
ca. one of the greatest makers OF VIC
tory. one OF the greatest supporters Of
the right. triumphantly enters the an.
sient city OF the Caesars. II is a dav OF
glory and joy. Viyi Wilson. Viva the
King"
Whole Press Welcomes Wilson
The whole press. without execution.
welcomes President Wilson 20 the eter-
nal city Printing a half-page portrait
OF him. the Idea NatiCnale says:
We honor in him the victorious
President OF the powerful republic Of the
United States, mon OF faith and Will
power"
The Epoca says: He is the head ot
the greatest democratic government OF
modern times, who launched his coun.
try into the great conflict with the sole
aim of making justice triumpn Hc
comes to Rome and Will wall; IN this
Capitoline hill, whence were dictated tc
the world the laws ot right and justice
The Corriere dItala says: 1--WE
thought justice and right had disap.
peared from the world when his figure
arose, which reminded US Of IL, almost
impersonating
- The Giornale dItala SAYS, "Only
Italians can exactly understand ant
Justly admire the work accomplished by
the United States and its head. becaue,
we also, In the years already passed
when every one in Europe bowed 10 ths
might of tyranny. We're the most per,
seyering supporters of the rights Of na,
tionaiity."
Since the reception Of the King and
Queen Of SwedIn, AT the Quirina!, ther.
have been nc>entertainments there OWNS
TO the WEI The Presidents visit IL III,
hrst grsAt event that has occurred ther,
for many years. Therefore it is greeted
by every one as good omen for futur,
festivities.
Apartment Beautifully located
The suits which President and Mrs
Wilson occupy In the royal palace II
situated in one of the most beautiful
parts OF the Quirinal, on one side over
looking the magnificent gardens, where
under century-old pines and expresses
the Popes during their temporal powe
used to take their daily walks: the othe
aide looks upon a statue of King Charlie
Albert. great-grandfather Of the King
President Wilson's bedroom is fur
nlshed In Venetian style, with beauti
fully carved chairs and a bedstead GOV
cred with Venetian embroidered stufrs
The walls are hung with priceless tapes
tries. representing biblical episodes
while over each door are hung antiqu
paintings by famous Venetian masters
The sitting room. which Is Furnished
In renaissance style, leads into Mrs
wilson's bedroom, which represents III
same period, The Queen and Princes
Yolanda. who personally inspected tn,