New-York tribune., 1921-10-20


membrance of the work Of the
valorous Americans who on Eu-
ropean battlehelds generously |
gave their lives for their high
ideals OF justice and liberty"
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Of great country on Il mission Of tre-
mendous Importance to the whole civ
lllZed world. The memory Of the til
tanic struggle OF the " ord War S still
rea. N tae MINDS OF millions here and
abroad. Out Of its horrors and suffer
inEs has come cry for some con-
ccrted action among the Allied ma
tons that would reduce the possibl-
tiles Of another great conflict.
The President, responding to this
cry. extended al invitation to our
allies 10 meet it Washington 20 evolve
some plan for the limitation OF future
armament
We in America cherish the fond
hope that out of its deliberations viii
come closer understanding between
all nations, 4 clearer Vision Of mutual
obligations anG respou sibilities and a
union OF friendship that viii forever
bind all nations III amity and righteous
purposes, to the end that war NAV be
national disputes and that the declara-
tlon o. war shall be based upon & ju st
and humane ground.
We hope for YOU happy sojourn in
America. You VIII find America ready
at all times To do honor 70 those who
nave rendered conspicuous service to
their country. Your career as q sol
dier eXcites our admiration. Your mili-
tary service IN the Italian army has
been long and distinguished. and to-
day you come 70 us as commander in
chief o. the Italian army, with the
rank OF full general. II is with q feel
ing OF just pride, therefore, that We
welcome YOU and greet you.
! General Diaz, Tor the State OF New
l York and its 1900 900 people, | salute
you"
Mayor Adds His Tribute
Mayor Eylan's address OF welcome 70
the visitor paid tribute 70 his quail
,ies As a statesman and diplomat. as
we'll as soldier Then he spoke Of the
friendship between America and Italv
so deep-root4d has been ths friend
shir,' ne Mayor said that it has been
able 10 withstand the most disastrous
storms and 70 emerge both unshaken
and strengthened
''t was the daring and successful
voyage Of Christopher Colum BUS that
opened up new world and new homes
for the people OF the earth. From
Columbus Italv has coDtribn+ed mnch
hat has enriched the blood Of Amer
ica. Manifold are our obligations to
Italy tor scholars and philosophers,
men Of genius and taste. inventors and
scientists.
That spiri. OF brotherlv love which
J has long united Italv and America and
which proved so potent in the lo-e war
IS the spirit which must actuste ali
nations OF the earth # liber.v CHARITY
and justice, self-government and self
determination are to prevail.
IT is d privilege for ne to extend
to you the freedom of the City Of New
York, q city which Is proud Of its vast
Italian population and recognizes with
deep sense 0 gratitude their inesti-
na0le aid 7 helping US to achieve ou1
present growth and GRANDEUR"
General Diaz replied briefly, and
ehen ae moved with the .1aYor and
MS escort 20 the Ritz-Carlton iol
luncheon.
TIE hnr Of march vas up Lafayette
Street TO Ninta street 10 F.stn Avenue
ard N~uce - IT, N"-", o''r - 's
lined the curbs en- route and greeted
the visiting soldier.
,-~---.... 49,. : accompanied tC
America Dy Prince Raspui Genera
de Luca Kennedy end MAG Coccone.
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