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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
8
Waldorf diners greet Italian visitors as Senator Marconi details Italy's decisive neutrality and aid to France in 1914, with Mayor Mitchel pledging US support and Roosevelt tribute. The banquet honors Italy and Quilled troops, to sustain democracy and comrade in arms.
The Prince of Udine spoke in Italian on Staten Island urging 76,000 Italians in America to remain loyal to the United States as they stand with Italy. The event at the Garibaldi Memorial featured gifts from the Order of the Sons of Italy and remarks by Mayor Mitchel, Marconi, and other leaders emphasizing unity and wartime cooperation. The mission toured Manhattan and returned to Staten Island aboard a U.S. destroyer.
A debate extols Rome’s conquest and contrasts it with Italy's defense of liberty. The address vows victory through unity among Italy, France, England, the United States, and allies for justice, humanity, and peace. Attendees include Nitti, Marconi, Rockefeller Jr., Gompers, and many dignitaries.
Members of the Audit Bureau of Circulations voted to urge the executive committee to draft resolutions for the Senate Finance Committee protesting a proposed 5 percent tax on profits and a zone system for second class mail that could raise postage from one to six cents per pound. The organization, with over 1,200 publishers and 60 million in gross circulation, warned the plan threats to many publishers and urged action to avert business failures. The meeting, held at the Hotel Astor, featured William A. Johns presiding and speakers including Louis Bruch Frank Hoyt O Harn George Wilder and Russell Whitman, among others.
A Romanian mission arrived in the Pacific Coast port led by Count Vasile Stoica the Rev F Meten and Basaile Lucaci They plan to visit Washington to inform U S officials about Romania’s situation and may seek financial and economic support though no military aid is sought.
Japan will not offer counsel to China over its internal troubles and plans to protect its own interests if disturbances threaten foreign stake in China. High authority says such representations would be unnecessary, with the military party controlling politics and Premier Terauchi guiding policy.
Washington reports General Goethals again pressed the President for power to commandeer ships under construction for the United States. The clash centers on who pays and who controls the vast authorized functions, with Denman’s position shifting between wooden and steel ship plans amid ongoing delays and congressional scrutiny.
Reports say Mr. Denman did not see the President yesterday and that the delay sheds light on using the powers granted by Congress. The President is pressed by the claim that ship shipments must begin promptly to meet demand, yet final action may hinge on General Goethals.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson to authorize General Goethals to direct the construction of the nations merchant fleet using the 756 million dollar ship building appropriation. Denman retains operating and chartering powers while Goethals accelerates steel and wood ship production.
In Thusis Switzerland on June 22 Constantine the former King of Greece arrived by special train with a 30 person suite. The railway station was guarded by troops to prevent demonstrations. The reception was sympathetic and an officer commanding frontier troops saluted him. He then went to a hotel with his party.
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil will dispatch a special war mission to the United States to cooperate with the American government on war matters. The group, led by Senhor Tarbossa after earlier confusion with Senator Barbosan, will handle practical expert work and avoid routine diplomacy with the Brazilian Embassy in Washington.
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