South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-04

lave been somewhat tense Of late
The presidents statement in his
speech before the chamber or depu-
ties yesterday evening that the Bal
kan peoples must now be independ-
ent." was believed 10 be A broad
hint that all Ttal0-Slavs difference
must be adjusted and that Italy must
join the other associated powers i'm
promoting establishment Of strong
Slavic nation.
Crisis Threatened.
It is understood there has been
something approaching a cabinet
crisis in Italy in regard 20 this verv
matter-the conflict Of Italian and
Slavic aspirations. Some italian
newspapers had predicted that VII
sons visit-and his resultant att
tude toward the transatlantic poll
tical tangle-wouId precipitate the
crisis.
The president also took occasion
10 reiterate his stand against the
balance OF power"
I'VE know there cannot be an
other balance or power" he said
THAT has been tried and found
wanting. for the best OF all reasons
that IL does not STAY balanced in
side itself. and a weight which does
not hold together cannot constitute
a make weight in the affairs Of men
Therefore. there must be some
thing substituted for the balance II
power. and T am happy TO find every
where in the air Of these great ma
tions the conception that that thing
must he through the united league
OF nations"
lays WrcatbS On Tombs.
The president visited historical
spots today and laid wreaths on the
tombs Of Emmanuel TT and King
Humbert He was shown about the
Pantheon. the Roman forum and
went TO the Academy Lincei. After
his audience with pope Benedict
the president received delegation
Of protestant bodies. During the aft
ernoon he conferred with Prenier
Orlando. cabinet members and Other
italian leaders. The formal program
OF his visit In Rome closes tonight
great throng packed the capitol
last night when the citizenship or
Rome was conferred upon the pres
dent Queen Elena. attired in 2
gorgeous gown and wearing n jewel
ed crown. walked through the re-
ception room. clinging 70 the presi-
dents arm Between bows in re-
sponse 20 the salutations from every
side. the queen and the president
chatted and appeared 10 be enjoying
themselves.
Mrs. Wilson wore a SHINY dress -
blue and grey. embroidered with
gold Miss Margaret Wilson was at
tired in a light green gown
Crowd Grects Party.
When the presidential party lefr
the capitol there was a huge crowd
massed outside. despite the lateness
OF the hour They were nearly rush
ed of their feet bv the cheering peo-
pie among whom were number
OF soldiers. They drove back 20 the
palace in closed carriages.
Responding 10 the tender Of men
bership sn the Tincei academy
Pres't Wilson today said he hoped
scientists viii devote their studies
TO the creation Of new basis ~
friendship for humanity. in order 20
blot out the stain which resulted
from science developing engines FOR
destroying humanity
Before going 20 the academy. the
president visited the Garibaldi statue
and toured the poorer sections of the
city
This addition 20 his program wac
tiring but the president declared he
was feeling ft
The president viii go 20 Genoa Co
morrow. where he viii remain three
hours He VIII spend Monday n
Milan and Turin.